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FIRST RACE

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12.15

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (35 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs NELSON GATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs SINNATRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOURONEOHFEVER trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 114 miles.

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Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Alma Mater (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Tom Cannon J O Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Miss K. Rausing GB Helicopters S TIMEFORMVIEWUseful middle-distance stayeronthe Flat forAndrewBalding. In need ofexperiencewhen fourth of13 on 2m Newbury hurdle debut 17 days ago. Open to progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Too Darn Hot - Daintily Done (Cacique (IRE)) Ben Jones J O Maranto Manor 1 Ben Pauling, Naunton T B E. Cantillon / Tinnakill / J. Cantillon Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f) for George Boughey. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong now hurdling for Ben Pauling. TFRHHHII BHABr B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fantastic Gold (Fantastic Light (USA)) Kevin Brogan J O Bishbashbosh Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T B Gearoid Connaughton Fairfax & Favor Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in a Warwick bumper and Huntingdon maiden hurdle 8 months apart. TFRHIIII BHABr B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ana’s Best (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) James Bowen J O Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Ms Lisa Lemiere-Dubois Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in 2 bumpers and completed start over hurdles. Looks more one forthe longerterm. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Youngborogal (IRE) (Anshan) Harry Skelton J O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Charlie Carter Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerforPaul Nicholls last season. Has shapedwith plentyofencouragementwhen second in a pairof2m Newburymaiden hurdles fornewyardthisterm and he’sthe oneto beat here with furtherprogress likely. TFRHHHHH BHA129 Br B g Australia - Star of Spring (IRE) (Iffraaj) Caoilin Quinn J O TSJ Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Star Of Spring Syndicate KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m). Translated that level of ability to hurdles when 10 lengths second in Fontwell juvenile (goodto soft) in Novemberbutwell beaten at Newburysince.The cheekpiecesworn onthose occasions are nowleft off. TFRHHIII BHABr B g Manatee - Pourquoi Pas Elle (FR) (Martaline) Harry Cobden J O Bell, Lyons, James, Hill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr Winston & Mr Clovis Cottin Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Promising second in juvenile hurdles at Clairefontaine in June and, following a €200,000 sale, over C&D 4 weeks ago.Another bold show is likely. TFRHHHHI BHA2025:MEETING ABANDONED

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Sinnatra (IRE), 15-8 Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR), 11-2 Fouroneohfever (IRE), 18-1 Contacto (GB), 33-1 Night Ride Home (FR), 80-1 Nelson Gate (IRE), 300-1 Golly Gosh (IRE)

SINNATRA has shaped well when second in a couple of Newbury maiden hurdles since joining Dan Skelton and is narrowly preferred to last month’s C&D juvenile runner-up PLAY SMARTER Pourquoi Pas Papa. It’ll also be interesting to see how much conﬁdence there is in the betting behind useful Flat performer Fouroneohfever on his hurdle debut for Ben Pauling. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SINNATRA (IRE) 2.POURQUOI PAS PAPA (FR) 3.FOURONEOHFEVER (IRE)

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SECOND RACE

THE TRY UNIBET’S SMARTVIEW RACECARDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

12.45

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (35 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs KOTMASK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs VANDERPOEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: GABRIEL’S GETAWAY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.

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Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Roxaline (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) James Bowen J O Mrs J. Fowler Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Mme Martine De Beauregard Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who was better than ever when a wide-margin winner over C&D last month but the handicapper hasn’t missed him with an 11lb rise so he’ll need another career best to follow up. TFRHHHII BHA140 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Dear Songbird (IRE) (Millenary) Ben Jones J O Lady Dulverton Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Brian J. Crowley Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who made it third time lucky over fences when a 7-length winner of 17f Ascot novice handicap last month.An 8lb rise looks manageable with further progress possible. TFRHHHHH BHA134

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) (Well Chosen) Rex Dingle J O Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Kedrah House Stud geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermonadownerbuthasresumedinthegoodorderthisseason,finishingrunner-upinhandicapsatKemptonandAscot.Anotherfineeffortwhen fourthinvaluableraceatlattercourse(17f,soft)inNovember.UnseatedfirstatKemptonoverChristmas.Alsodeclared12.27Wincanton. TFRHHHII BHA132 Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline) Caoilin Quinn J O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B S.C.P. Haras Des Coudraies TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer and won Ascot handicap chase off 1lb lower in December 2024. Better effort this season when fifth of 8 back atAscot last time, although his jumping was a bit mixed. Blinkered first time. TFRHHIII BHA129 Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHas finished out ofthe first 2 just once from 6 attempts overfences, gaining athird successwhen seeing off4 rivals at Plumpton (2m, good) in November. 7lb higher but could easily have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Vanderpoel (IRE), 11-4 Keep Running (FR), 10-3 Siam Park (IRE), 9-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 11-1 Kotmask (FR) Progressive 7-y-os VANDERPOEL and Siam Park may come to the fore in this useful handicap,

PLAY SMARTER with narrow preference for the former on the back of his comfortable Ascot success.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VANDERPOEL (IRE) 2.SIAM PARK (IRE) 3.KEEP RUNNING (FR)

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THIRD RACE

1.15

for eight yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406) J Jockey T Trainer

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (35 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs PONCHO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs DOMINIC’S FAULT AND SECRET TRIX LONGEST TRAVELLER: RANGE trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 147 miles.

2m 3f 178y

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NORTH LODGE (IRE) (763) 1123//3/- D 9 12-1 Br B g Presenting - Saddleeruppat (IRE) (Saddlers’ J Hall (IRE)) R NE O McNeill Family & Exors of Late N Farrell Alan King, Barbury Castle T N RU B Oliver and Salome Brennan NGoodwin Racing Ltd S NO TIMEFORMVIEWGoodnovicehurdlerin2021/22.Off20months,shapedasifretaininghisabilitywhenthirdof10in20.5fNewbury handicap hurdle in December2023 but absent again since.The betting should help guide to expectations. TFRHHHII HHHII BHA136 BHA136

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11-11

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11-11

HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (36) 4/4120-3 CD

11-9

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11-7

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11-6

SECRET TRIX (GB) (14) U21500

11-2

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11-2

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Change Partner (FR) (Turtle Island (IRE)) Kevin Brogan J O Miss Laura Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester T B S.C. Snig Elevage Abacus Securities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserathisbestbutlosthiswayforSamThomaslastseasonandwellbeateninCheltenham handicap hurdle on last month’s return for a new stable. Plentyto prove at present. TFRHIIII BHA132

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) (Legolas (JPN)) Freddie Keighley (7) J O SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAveryusefulwinninghurdlerathisbestbutendedthe2023/24seasonoutofsortsandnotseenagainuntilwellheldatNewbury atthe end ofNovember. Could be sharperwiththat run behind him but he’s a hard oneto be conﬁdent about at present. TFRHHIII BHA132 Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner here, including a Grade 2 novice over this trip back in 2022. Let down by his jumping back chasing on his Doncasterreappearance but big playerback hurdling given howwell he goes at thisvenue. TFRHHHHH BHA130

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Definite (IRE) (Definite Article) Alice Stevens (3) J O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Louis G. Vambeck Plumbing World, Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatExeter(18.5f,soft)6weeksagobuthewashelpedbybeingheldupinastrongly-run race and this aren’t sure to fall as favourablythis time. TFRHHHII BHA128 Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) (Saint des Saints (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 TIMEFORMVIEWNowinsincelandinga21/4mKemptonhandicapchaseinOctoberbuttherehavebeenseveralgoodefforts in defeat since, including runner-up back hurdling at Plumpton last month. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA127

Br B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Aidan Weaver (7) J O Mr D Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Aiden Murphy Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWWalked over in Kempton maiden chase in November. Has found it tough back hurdling since and others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA123 Br B g Shantou (USA) - Grapevine Sally (IRE) (Saddlers’ Hall (IRE)) Dylan Johnston J O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group Sam Thomas, Cardiff T B Heather Robinson Potter Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty useful at his best but he didn’t look to be going that well when falling on his chase reappearance and could only manage a remote fourth back hurdling at Exeter since. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA123

DOMINIC’S FAULT (GB) (35) 13/21B-0

10-11

10 PONCHO (FR) (31) F0/456-1

10-3

11 LUCKY ONE (FR) (15) 400360

10-2

Br B g Camelot - Midnight Angel (GER) (Acatenango (GER)) Sean Bowen J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Newsells Park Stud Betano S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win 2m Lingﬁeld handicap last December. Still in contention when brought down 3 out over C&D the following month and shaped as if needing reappearancefollowing10monthsoffwhenmidﬁeldatNewburyinNovember.Hadwindopsince(alsotonguetied).Theleastexposedintheline-up. TFRHHHHI BHA118 Br B g Motivator - Strelkita (FR) (Dr Fong (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J O Mr Steven Packham & Mr Gary Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Alain Louis-Dreyfus KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Flat at Goodwood (2m) in October and followed up in a 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle in November. His good spell came to an end when well held back on the Flat at Kempton last month. TFRHHHII BHA110 Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) (Vettori (IRE)) Roisin Leech (7) J O The Has Been’s Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWPatchy form. LatestAscot seventh of12 was respectable but he’s opposable from 3lb out ofthe handicap. TFRHHIII BHA106

HENRI THE SECOND has a good course hurdle record and is worth siding with back over the smaller obstacles. Second choice is Dominic’s Fault who is much less exposed than most who contest these races and is entitled to come on for reappearance in a PLAY SMARTER warm Newbury handicap. Bourbali is next on the list. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HENRI THE SECOND (FR) 2.DOMINIC’S FAULT 3.BOURBALI (FR)

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THIRD RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: SONIGINO: Following its run on 29/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. HENRI THE SECOND: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Henri The Second (FR), 9-2 Dominic’s Fault (GB), 6-1 Poncho (FR), 13-2 Luttrell Lad (IRE), 8-1 Bourbali (FR), 116-1 Range (IRE), 25-1 Lucky One (FR), 28-1 Sonigino (FR), Secret Trix (GB), 50-1 Stolen Silver (FR)

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FOURTH RACE

THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ CHASE QUALIFIER)

1.50

for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights lowered 2lb. J Jockey T Trainer

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O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (17 wins from 135 runners, 13%) runs JET PLANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs JET PLANE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINELLA TRUMP trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 178 miles.

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JET PLANE (IRE) (24) 32-5501 CD

12-0

NUMITOR (GB) (50) 1P1P-PP D

12-0

HURRICANE BAY (GB) (21) 61-P125

11-6

TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (21) 4024-13 D

11-5

CAN YOU CALL (GB) (22) 522-031 D

11-5

MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (300) 0052/41- CD

11-2

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Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Thistletown Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last seasonwith a fine second inthe Foxhunters atthe National Meeting inApril. Resumedwinningways in good stylewhen landing a 6-runner handicapatLeicester(21/2m,goodtosoft)lastmonthandwhileanotherpersonalbestwillbeneededup7lbhere,hehastoberespected. TFRHHHII BHA137 Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy (Turgeon (USA)) James Bowen J O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWon3veterans’eventslastseason,thelatestregisteredover3matAscotduringthespring.However,hehastwowaysofrunningandhas shownhisnot-so-goodsidein3subsequentstarts(pulleduponeachoccasion),whichmakeshimariskybettingproposition. TFRHHIII BHA137 Br B g Malinas (GER) - Another Storm (Shambo) Tom Cannon J O The Hanseatic League Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B D. A. Wales Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhoimprovedoverfenceswhenbagginghandicapchasesatHuntingdonandFakenhamlastyear.Runner-upinasmall-field atDoncasterfollowingabreak/windopinNovemberbutthewayhecapitulatedbackonTownMoor3weeksagowasworrying. TFRHHIII BHA129 Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest (Barathea Guest) Brendan Powell J O SJS Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinless lastterm but capitalised on a drop intheweightswhen scoring on return at Cheltenham (2m, soft) in November. Creditablethird atthesamecoursenexttimeand,stillonafairmark,heneedsconsideringbackupintriphereonhisfirstruninaveterans’race. TFRHHHHH BHA128 Br B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend (Midnight Legend) Ben Jones J O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Pitchall Stud Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run stretching back almost 3 years when accounting for 7 rivals in a handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) last month.Things ratherwent hiswaythat daybut he didthe jobwell and a 7lb rise doesn’t look excessive. TFRHHHHI BHA128 Br B g Shantou (USA) - One Theatre (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Theo Gillard J O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B John G. Victory Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulchaserathisbestandboastsafinestrikerateoverthelargerobstacles(9-18).Provedthatplentyofabilityremainswhenlandingahunter chaseatCarlisle(21f,good)onthesecondofhis2startslastseasonbutagooddealmorewillbeneededherefollowing10monthsoff. TFRHHHII BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: NUMITOR: Following its run on 14/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Jet Plane (IRE), 11-4 Can You Call (GB), 9-2 Triple Trade (GB), 7-1 Minella Trump (IRE), 12-1 Hurricane Bay (GB), 16-1 Numitor (GB) It was a good quality handicap in which TRIPLE TRADE was third at Cheltenham three weeks ago and this 10-y-o, who remains on a workable mark, makes plenty of appeal now venturing into a veterans’ race for the ﬁrst time. Can You Call brought the curtain PLAY SMARTER down on a long losing run in good style at that course last time and is just about feared most ahead of another decisive last-time-out winner in Jet Plane. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRIPLE TRADE 2.CAN YOU CALL 3.JET PLANE (IRE)

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2.25

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (Penalty Value £22780)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (34 wins from 179 runners, 19%) runs JUBILEE ALPHA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs NURSE SUSAN FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017 and 2020. The stable runs JUBILEE ALPHA today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD LOOK CHARM trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.

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age

st-lb

JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) (21) 1101-25 D

11-6

GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (42) 06/105-P CD 10

11-4

NURSE SUSAN (FR) (21) 11/00-01 D

11-4

SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (IRE) (28) 24-1P52 D

11-4

SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (28) 161F-31 CD

11-4

THAT’LL DO MOSS (GB) (40) 01222-4

11-4

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Queen Alphabet (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O The Pendil Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Cathal Ennis Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingmarewhoendedfinenoviceseasonwithanimpressivevictoryina10-runnerListedhurdleatCheltenham.Goodstarttopresentcampaignwhen runner-upinamares’handicapatWincantonandwasn’tseentobesteffectbackatCheltenhamsince.Bigplayerherewithtrip/groundfine. TFRHHHHH BHA140

Br B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Rex Dingle J O The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Has performed with great credit both previous visits here, finishing fourth in a major handicap on first run at this venue in February 2024 and made a winningreappearanceoverC&DinDecemberofthatyear.However,shehasofferedlittlesinceandfacesamountainoustaskontheseterms. TFRHIIII BHA115 Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR) (Croco Rouge (IRE)) Harry Skelton J O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Gaetan Gilles Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner during 2023/24 campaign and back in the groove when driven clear to land a mares’ handicap at Cheltenham (20.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Will be a dangerto all ifable to back that up. TFRHHHHI BHA134 Br B m Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) (Alflora (IRE)) James Bowen J O Both Ways Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B M. Sheehy Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedthirdhurdlessuccessatCartmel(23/4m,goodtosoft)inMay.Besteffortsincewhen61/2lengthssecondtoSunsetMarquesa in 7-runnerC&D handicap last month but it’s likelythat she’ll find a fewtoo good nowupped in class ontheseterms. TFRHHIII BHA124

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Brendan Powell J O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhonotchedthirdsuccessoverhurdleswhenproving61/2lengthstoostrongforthere-opposingShantwopointﬁveinaC&D mares’handicaplastmonth.Now5lbworseoffthatrivalandthisismuchtougherbutshe’scertainlynotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA125 Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brackenmoss (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Jonathan Burke J O Deva Racing TDM Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Reveley Farms Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/mares’maidenhurdlescorerwhowentcloseinaC&DGrade2inFebruaryandfaredevenbetterwhenagainﬁndingjustonetoogoodatthehighest levelatFairyhouseduringthespring.BelowparonreturnatKemptonbutsheshouldcomeonforthatandisbynomeansdiscounted. TFRHHHII BHA138

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jubilee Alpha (IRE), 5-2 Nurse Susan (FR), 11-2 That’ll Do Moss (GB), 15-2 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 18-1 Shantwopointﬁve (IRE), 66-1 Good Look Charm (FR) JUBILEE ALPHA is better than she was able to show when beaten almost eight lengths in the Cheltenham handicap won by Nurse Susan a few weeks ago and, now 12lb better off with that rival, the Paul Nicholls-trained mare is taken to emerge on top this time. PLAY SMARTER Nurse Susan should give another good account and can follow the selection home, with That’ll Do Moss narrowly preferred to Sunset Marquesa for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) 2.NURSE SUSAN (FR) 3.THAT’LL DO MOSS

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THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (2025 STAYERS’ VETERANS’ CHASE FINAL) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (17 wins from 135 runners, 13%) runs LE MILOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs LE MILOS FANCY THAT: A Honeyball won this race in 2020 and 2024. The stable runs BLACKJACK MAGIC, CREDO and GUSTAVIAN today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIGBY trained by D A McLoughlin, Ireland.

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age

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LE MILOS (GB) (22) 04-15P6 CD

12-0

GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (56) P2F20-1 D

11-9

NOCTE VOLATUS (GB) (44) 1224-F1 D

11-9

COPPERHEAD (GB) (22) 12214-0 C D

11-7

BLACKJACK MAGIC (GB) (328) 45F/PPP- D

11-6

ANNSAM (GB) (31) 33-4651 D

11-6

CREDO (IRE) (42) 1415-34 D

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GABBYS CROSS (IRE) (44) 20/02-04 D

11-3

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Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J O The Jolly Good Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisﬁrst startinveteran’scompanyatWarwick lastFebruarybeforealsoscoringina similareventatFakenhaminMay.Notathis best in 3 appearances so farthis season but he’s edging back downtheweights andwill have a serious chance ifon-song. TFRHHHHI BHA140

Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Rex Dingle J O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenwinningthevaluableBadgerBeersatWincantononreturninNovemberfollowingyetanotherbreathingoperation.Nosurprise thatthehandicapperhasreactedstrongly,dishingouta9lbrise,butthe11-y-owillbeabigplayerifinasimilarmoodnonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br B g Midnight Legend - Aeronautica (IRE) (Exit To Nowhere (USA)) Stan Sheppard J O Lady Cobham and Dauntsey Park Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Lady Cobham & Tor Sturgis Plumbing World, Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedabraceofhandicapchases(5monthsapart)duringfirsthalfoflastseason.Didn’tgetveryfarovertheNationalfencesonreturnintheGrandSefton atAintreebutdeliveredanassuredroundwhenscoringingoodstyleatWarwick(3m,goodtosoft)sinceand5lbrisedoesn’tlookharsh. TFRHHHII BHA135 Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - How’s Business (Josr Algarhoud (IRE)) Brendan Powell J O Mrs G. C. Pritchard Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T B R. and J. Micklethwait Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedarevelationinveteranscompanylasttermnotchingfourthwinofthecampaigninSeriesFinalatMarketRaseninJanuary2025.Failedtoland ablowwhenreturningtoactionatCheltenhambutthatspinwillhaveblownawaythecobwebsandhe’saliveeach-waycandidate. TFRHHHII BHA133 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night (Rakaposhi King) Ben Godfrey J O Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B C. F. C. Jackson geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged the Badger Beer at Wincanton in 2023 but has failed to complete on his last 4 starts, the latest ofwhich was when pulled up in the Exeterveterans’ handicap won by Credo last February. TFRHIIII BHA132 Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie (Sula Bula) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapchaserathisbestandhewasonagoingdaywhenlandinga5-runnercontestingoodstyleatLudlow(25.6f,goodtosoft)lastmonth. Couldn’tbesurethathe’llbackthatuphere,though,especiallyconsideringthathehasfailedtofirebothpreviousvisitstothiscourse. TFRHHHII BHA132 Br B m Fame And Glory - Tasmani (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Harry Cobden J O Potwell Racing Syndicate II Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B John Fallon geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2veteraneventslastspringandhasacquittedherselfwellbothstartsthisterm,finishingthirdtoGustavianatWincantonandthenfourthof12 overamarathontripintheBerkshireNationalatAscot.Nowjust1lbabovelastwinningmarkandmeritsrespectwiththevisorbackon. TFRHHHHH BHA131

Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) (Ecologist) James Bowen J O Mr J.P. McGrath Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T B Mrs P. M. Grainger TIMEFORMVIEWOnlonglosingrunandwhilehewouldhaveamajorchanceifabletoreproducesomethingakintothepickofhisformforHenryDeBromhead inIreland,heishardtowarmtohavingrunbelow-parondebutfornewyardintheWarwickracewonbyNocteVolatus. TFRHHIII BHA129

DIGBY (IRE) (31) U30064 D

11-0

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Calissee (FR) (Ocean of Wisdom (USA)) P. M. O’Brien (5) J O Mr Alan E. Smith Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland T B Mrs P. J. Conway TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverhurdles and fences last spring andfarfrom disgracedwhensixth of15 ina Naas Listedhandicap inNovember. However, his effortsthisseason have otherwise beenmodest and hopesnowpinnedonthereturning cheekpiecesworkingtheoracle. TFRHHIII BHA126 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Gustavian (IRE), 4-1 Le Milos (GB), 6-1 Nocte Volatus (GB), 8-1 Credo (IRE), 17-2 Annsam (GB), 9-1 Copperhead (GB), 14-1 Digby (IRE), 16-1 Gabbys Cross (IRE), 28-1 Blackjack Magic (GB) CREDO has won two of her four previous starts when equipped with the visor and is of strong interest here with the headgear reﬁtted, off a mark just 1lb higher than when scoring at Carlisle last spring. Though yet to get into gear this season, Le Milos has slipped to a PLAY SMARTER dangerous mark and is next on the list ahead of Badger Beers winner Gustavian. Copperhead and Nocte Volatus are others to consider in a competitive contest. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CREDO (IRE) 2.LE MILOS 3.GUSTAVIAN (IRE)

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J Jockey T Trainer

O Owner B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (35 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs HE’S A LATCHICO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 74 runners, 19%) runs BRACE FOR LANDING LONGEST TRAVELLER: DANCE AND GLANCE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.

1m 7f 216y

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horse

age

st-lb

NARDARAN (FR) (47) 610-11P CD

12-0

HOT FUSS (IRE) (14) 2144-62 CD

11-11

CONTINUANCE (GB) (22) 110-P22 D

11-9

IMAGINARIUM (IRE) (254) 1551P1- D

11-8

ALL IN YOU (FR) (15) 41/U05-2

11-8

DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (15) 12-5241 D

11-6

BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE) (35) 42-35

11-5

HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (15) 3/61-015 D

11-0

S Sponsor Br Breeding

Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Harry Cobden J O Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW€135,000purchasewhohasresumedprogressfollowingwindsurgerythisseason,scoringatPlumptonandoverthisC&Dduringtheautumn.Nevertravelling whenpulledupatﬁrst-namedvenuelatestbutwaspresumablyamissandnosurpriseatallshouldhebouncebackwithaboldshow. TFRHHHII BHA128

Br B g Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) David Bass J O Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T B Sir Robert Ogden Route Agency Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatandmadeallinaC&DjuvenileeventlastDecemberpriortofinishingacrackingfourthof22intheFredWinter.Returnedtoformwhen findingjustonetoogoodwiththevisorrefitted(retained)atAscot(15.7f,goodtosoft)afortnightagoandhe’samustfortheshortlist. TFRHHHII BHA125

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Caravela (IRE) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Freddie Keighley (7) J O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 21 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T B Jon and Julia Aisbitt FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiasticfront-runnerwholandedback-to-backvictoriesatLudlowandFontwelllastspring.Backtoformwhen21/2lengthssecondtoNardaranoverC&D onpenultimatestartandbetterstillwhenagainﬁndingjustonetoogoodatCheltenham(16.8f,goodtosoft).Likelytobeinthemixoncemore. TFRHHHII BHA123 Br B g Make Believe - Xinji (IRE) (Xaar) Sean Bowen J O John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Jerry Horan & Padraic Gahan Floplast Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulIrishFlatperformerwhomadeit3-6overhurdleswhensigningofflastseasonwithavictoryina14-runnerPerthhandicap(16.2f,soft)inApril.May wellhavemoretoofferbutthisasizeablestepforwardwillbeneededifhe’stofollowupoff7lbhigherbackfrom8monthsoffhere. TFRHHIII BHA122 Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Around Me (IRE) (Johannesburg (USA)) James Bowen J O The Special Relationship Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T B Herald Bloodstock Ltd Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceontheFlatandinthissphereinFrance.FairfourthonBritishdebut/solestartforGary&JoshMoorelastspringbutleftthatform behindwhenjusttouchedoffbyDanceAndGlanceina15-runnerAscothandicaponhisrecentreappearance.Solidclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA122 Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse (Kayf Tara) Rex Dingle J O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowwinnerofTaunton novice last spring and has doneverylittlewrong switchedto handicaps since, most recentlyaddingto histallywhen narrowly gettingthebetterofAllInYouatAscot(15.7f,goodtosoft).Meetsthatrivalonthesametermsanditshouldagainbeclosebetweenthem. TFRHHHHH BHA120 Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Annie Grit (IRE) (Bach (IRE)) Harry Skelton J O Robert Kirkland and Neil & Alﬁe Smith Dan Skelton, Alcester T B A. & M. Mellerick Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinFranceand,havingshownsomepromiseondebutforthisyardattheendofOctober,thestepupto20.3fmay havecountedagainsthimwhenwellheldonsubsequenthandicapbowatNewcastle.Intophandsandheremainsofinterest. TFRHHHII BHA119

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana (Verglas (IRE)) O Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore B Kildaragh Stud

Tom Queally J Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedfourthhurdlessuccesswhenstrikingatLeicesterattheendofNovember.Gaveitagoodshotwhenbeatenjustover2lengthsintoﬁfthintheAscot handicapwonbyDanceAndGlancelasttimebutthere’snorealreasontoexpecthimtoreversetheplacingswiththatrival(orAllInYou). TFRHHIII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3, 5. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: NARDARAN: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Dance And Glance (GB), 5-1 All In You (FR), 11-2 Hot Fuss (IRE), 7-1 Brace For Landing (IRE), 15-2 Continuance (GB), 10-1 Nardaran (FR), 11-1 Imaginarium (IRE), 12-1 He’s A Latchico (IRE) It could be a case of a rerun of the recent Ascot handicap in which DANCE AND GLANCE narrowly outpointed All In You. They’ve both gone up 4lb, so meet on identical terms and while there is a case for thinking that the runner-up, who was making his seasonal reappearance that day, can PLAY SMARTER exact his revenge here, Dance And Glance displayed a likeable attitude at Ascot and that gritty determination may again prove to be the difference. Hot Fuss is another key player. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DANCE AND GLANCE 2.ALL IN YOU (FR) 3.HOT FUSS (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.15 - THE WATCH THE UNIBET RACING POSTCAST MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. 26 entries at £75. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.45 - THE TRY UNIBET’S SMARTVIEW RACECARDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (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 and the fifth £897. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 5lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. 7 entries, at £150. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE TRY UNIBET’S ACCA BOOSTS SENIORS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for eight yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. 17 entries, at £100. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.50 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Qualifier) 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 ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. 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. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about two and a half miles at Haydock Park on Saturday 4th April 2026 8 entries, at £125. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 - THE UNIBET MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. 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. 8 entries at £200. Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.05 - THE UNIBET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (2025 Stayers’ Veterans’ Chase Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for ten yrs old and upwards, which have Started in a Stayers’ Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Series Qualifier staged in 2025. £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. January 1st. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France 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 (In the event of the abandonment of a qualifier, any horse which had been declared to run, or any horse entered to run if the time of abandonment was prior to the overnight declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final) This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage prove necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Unibet Stayers Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Final. The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entry Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code for the purposes of this race. 12 entries, at £500. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.35 - THE READ NICKY HENDERSON’S UNIBET BLOG HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 1st. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 6lb. UNIBET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. 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. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 12 entries, at £150. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 12lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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