RACECARDS
14TH DECEMBER 2024
Cheltenham
BetMGM Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)Hurdle
| Going | Good to Soft | Class | 2 | Track Surface | Turf | |
| Winner prize | £15,609 | Distance | 2m 4f 56y | Age | 4YO plus | |
| No.of runners | 12 | Draw Bias | - | |||
BetMGM Mares' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)Hurdle
Good2m 4f 56y2 (0-100)4YO plus
| Going | Good to Soft |
| Distance | 2m 4f 56y |
| Class | 2 (0-100) |
| Age | 4YO plus |
| Track Surface | Turf |
| No.Of Runners | 12 |
| Winner Prize | £15,609 |
| Stalls | - |
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NO.
HORSE
FORM
AGE
WT
OR.
ODDS
Take No Chances
(IRE)
F
1
-
Take No Chances
(IRE)
F
D
J:
Harry Skelton
3T:
D Skelton
Templegate's Tip
Form
1-14315
Age
6
Weight
12-0
OR
137
1
-
Take No Chances
(IRE)
F
D
J:
Harry Skelton
3T:
D Skelton
Templegate's Tip
Form
1-14315
Age
6
Weight
12-0
OR
137
BreederD. Corry
OwnerMr Garry Wilson
BreederD. Corry
OwnerMr Garry Wilson
Pedigree
SireMilan(UK)
DamCoscorrig(IRE)
Dam’s SirePistolet Bleu(IRE)
SireMilan(UK)
DamCoscorrig(IRE)
Dam’s SirePistolet Bleu(IRE)
Comments
Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 16l behind Sir Gino when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle over 2m (good) last month. Has won at Wetherby and Uttoxeter this season.
Winner of four hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 16l behind Sir Gino when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle over 2m (good) last month. Has won at Wetherby and Uttoxeter this season.
Career
Wins26.67%
Flat-
Earnings65.446 GBP
NHF4-0
Places40.00%
Hurdles11-4
Career4-6(15)
Fences-
Wins26.67%
Earnings65.446 GBP
Places40.00%
Career4-6(15)
Flat-
NHF4-0
Hurdles11-4
Fences-
Sweet Fantasy
(GB)
F
2
-
Sweet Fantasy
(GB)
F
h1
J:
Harry Cobden
T:
James Owen
Form
11-4
Age
5
Weight
11-7
OR
130
2
-
Sweet Fantasy
(GB)
F
h1
J:
Harry Cobden
T:
James Owen
Form
11-4
Age
5
Weight
11-7
OR
130
Breeder-
OwnerThe Gredley Family
Breeder-
OwnerThe Gredley Family
Pedigree
SireOasis Dream(UK)
DamParnell's Dream(UK)
Dam’s SireWootton Bassett(UK)
SireOasis Dream(UK)
DamParnell's Dream(UK)
Dam’s SireWootton Bassett(UK)
Comments
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Take No Chances when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Take No Chances when fourth of 6 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Career
Wins20.00%
Flat20-2
Earnings39.969 GBP
NHF-
Places28.00%
Hurdles4-2
Career5-7(25)
Fences-
Wins20.00%
Earnings39.969 GBP
Places28.00%
Career5-7(25)
Flat20-2
NHF-
Hurdles4-2
Fences-
Wodhooh
(FR)
F
3
-
Wodhooh
(FR)
F
J:
D J Gilligan
3T:
G Elliott
Form
11111-
Age
4
Weight
11-7
OR
130
3
-
Wodhooh
(FR)
F
J:
D J Gilligan
3T:
G Elliott
Form
11111-
Age
4
Weight
11-7
OR
130
Breeder-
OwnerThe Sundowners Partnership
Breeder-
OwnerThe Sundowners Partnership
Pedigree
SireLe Havre(IRE)
DamDhan(IRE)
Dam’s SireDubawi(IRE)
SireLe Havre(IRE)
DamDhan(IRE)
Dam’s SireDubawi(IRE)
Comments
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-2fav at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) in January, beating Max Of Stars by 7l.
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on her latest outing in a hurdle race when 1-2fav at Doncaster over 2m 1f (good) in January, beating Max Of Stars by 7l.
Career
Wins44.44%
Flat4-0
Earnings68.936 GBP
NHF-
Places22.22%
Hurdles5-4
Career4-2(9)
Fences-
Wins44.44%
Earnings68.936 GBP
Places22.22%
Career4-2(9)
Flat4-0
NHF-
Hurdles5-4
Fences-
Georgi Girl
(IRE)
F
4
-
Georgi Girl
(IRE)
F
J:
Mr B R Jones
T:
P J Hobbs
Form
21106-1
Age
5
Weight
11-6
OR
129
4
-
Georgi Girl
(IRE)
F
J:
Mr B R Jones
T:
P J Hobbs
Form
21106-1
Age
5
Weight
11-6
OR
129
Breeder-
OwnerMichael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey
Breeder-
OwnerMichael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey
Pedigree
SireGetaway(GER)
DamGales Hill(IRE)
Dam’s SireBeau Sher(UK)
SireGetaway(GER)
DamGales Hill(IRE)
Dam’s SireBeau Sher(UK)
Comments
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating The Lord Maid by 2 3/4l.
She has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating The Lord Maid by 2 3/4l.
Career
Wins30.77%
Flat-
Earnings29.580 GBP
NHF-
Places30.77%
Hurdles13-4
Career4-4(13)
Fences-
Wins30.77%
Earnings29.580 GBP
Places30.77%
Career4-4(13)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles13-4
Fences-
Lunar Discovery
(GB)
M
5
-
Lunar Discovery
(GB)
M
J:
Charlotte Jones
T:
James Moffatt
Form
1122P-5
Age
7
Weight
11-1
OR
124
5
-
Lunar Discovery
(GB)
M
J:
Charlotte Jones
T:
James Moffatt
Form
1122P-5
Age
7
Weight
11-1
OR
124
Breeder-
OwnerKevin & Anne Glastonbury
Breeder-
OwnerKevin & Anne Glastonbury
Pedigree
SirePether's Moon(IRE)
DamIt's A Discovery(IRE)
Dam’s SireGrand Plaisir(IRE)
SirePether's Moon(IRE)
DamIt's A Discovery(IRE)
Dam’s SireGrand Plaisir(IRE)
Comments
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 13l behind Terresita when fifth of 6 at 14-1 on her chase debut at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
She has won two hurdle races and two NH flat races at 2m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 13l behind Terresita when fifth of 6 at 14-1 on her chase debut at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Career
Wins40.00%
Flat-
Earnings24.201 GBP
NHF4-2
Places30.00%
Hurdles5-2
Career4-3(10)
Fences1-0
Wins40.00%
Earnings24.201 GBP
Places30.00%
Career4-3(10)
Flat-
NHF4-2
Hurdles5-2
Fences1-0
Holly
(FR)
F
6
-
Holly
(FR)
F
J:
Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
T:
Jonjo O'Neill
Form
420-462
Age
7
Weight
10-13
OR
122
6
-
Holly
(FR)
F
J:
Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
T:
Jonjo O'Neill
Form
420-462
Age
7
Weight
10-13
OR
122
BreederMme Lise Gombeau
OwnerMr John P McManus
BreederMme Lise Gombeau
OwnerMr John P McManus
Pedigree
SireTurgeon(USA)
DamRighty Malta(FR)
Dam’s SireVoiladenuo(FR)
SireTurgeon(USA)
DamRighty Malta(FR)
Dam’s SireVoiladenuo(FR)
Comments
Winner of two hurdle races and three NH flat races from 1m 3f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 17l by Keep Running when second of 5 at 11-4 on her latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Winner of two hurdle races and three NH flat races from 1m 3f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 17l by Keep Running when second of 5 at 11-4 on her latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Career
Wins13.33%
Flat-
Earnings28.775 GBP
NHF-
Places20.00%
Hurdles12-2
Career2-3(15)
Fences3-0
Wins13.33%
Earnings28.775 GBP
Places20.00%
Career2-3(15)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles12-2
Fences3-0
Pretending
(IRE)
F
7
-
Pretending
(IRE)
F
CD
D
BF
J:
G Sheehan
T:
Mrs L Wadham
Form
3221-15
Age
5
Weight
10-13
OR
122
7
-
Pretending
(IRE)
F
CD
D
BF
J:
G Sheehan
T:
Mrs L Wadham
Form
3221-15
Age
5
Weight
10-13
OR
122
Breeder-
OwnerMr James Summers
Breeder-
OwnerMr James Summers
Pedigree
SireMake Believe(UK)
DamGala(UK)
Dam’s SireGalileo(IRE)
SireMake Believe(UK)
DamGala(UK)
Dam’s SireGalileo(IRE)
Comments
She has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 7l behind Larchmont Lass when fifth of 12 at 11-4jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) last month.
She has won three hurdle races at 2m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 7l behind Larchmont Lass when fifth of 12 at 11-4jt-fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Career
Wins18.18%
Flat4-1
Earnings92.231 GBP
NHF-
Places36.36%
Hurdles18-3
Career4-8(22)
Fences-
Wins18.18%
Earnings92.231 GBP
Places36.36%
Career4-8(22)
Flat4-1
NHF-
Hurdles18-3
Fences-
Endless Escape
(IRE)
M
8
-
Endless Escape
(IRE)
M
D
t
p
J:
Harry Kimber
T:
Ben Clarke
Form
42223-5
Age
8
Weight
10-12
OR
121
8
-
Endless Escape
(IRE)
M
D
t
p
J:
Harry Kimber
T:
Ben Clarke
Form
42223-5
Age
8
Weight
10-12
OR
121
BreederMaurice Smiddy
OwnerButler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks
BreederMaurice Smiddy
OwnerButler, Langford, Tootell & The Hecks
Pedigree
SirePoliglote(UK)
DamEndless Wave(UK)
Dam’s SireGetaway(GER)
SirePoliglote(UK)
DamEndless Wave(UK)
Dam’s SireGetaway(GER)
Comments
She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 13l behind Our Champ when fifth of 10 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
She has won four hurdle races from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 13l behind Our Champ when fifth of 10 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
Career
Wins26.67%
Flat-
Earnings35.504 GBP
NHF1-0
Places26.67%
Hurdles9-4
Career4-4(15)
Fences5-0
Wins26.67%
Earnings35.504 GBP
Places26.67%
Career4-4(15)
Flat-
NHF1-0
Hurdles9-4
Fences5-0
Royale Margaux
(FR)
M
9
-
Royale Margaux
(FR)
M
t
J:
Benjamin Poste
T:
T Symonds
Form
543-472
Age
6
Weight
10-11
OR
120
9
-
Royale Margaux
(FR)
M
t
J:
Benjamin Poste
T:
T Symonds
Form
543-472
Age
6
Weight
10-11
OR
120
BreederEcurie Sagara
OwnerDahlbury Racing
BreederEcurie Sagara
OwnerDahlbury Racing
Pedigree
SireDoctor Dino(FR)
DamRoyale Cazoumaille(FR)
Dam’s SireVillez(USA)
SireDoctor Dino(FR)
DamRoyale Cazoumaille(FR)
Dam’s SireVillez(USA)
Comments
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 2f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 2 1/2l by Scarlet O'Tara when second of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Winner of three hurdle races and two chases from 2m 1f to 2m 2f on soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 2 1/2l by Scarlet O'Tara when second of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 7f (good) last month.
Career
Wins-
Flat-
Earnings27.161 GBP
NHF-
Places33.33%
Hurdles3-0
Career0-4(12)
Fences9-0
Wins-
Earnings27.161 GBP
Places33.33%
Career0-4(12)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles3-0
Fences9-0
Joyeuse
(FR)
F
10
-
Joyeuse
(FR)
F
J:
Nico de Boinville
T:
N J Henderson
Form
1/1-3
Age
5
Weight
10-10
OR
119
10
-
Joyeuse
(FR)
F
J:
Nico de Boinville
T:
N J Henderson
Form
1/1-3
Age
5
Weight
10-10
OR
119
BreederMme Danielle Mottier
OwnerMr John P McManus
BreederMme Danielle Mottier
OwnerMr John P McManus
Pedigree
SireFirst De Retz(FR)
DamTilda(FR)
Dam’s SireDenham Red(FR)
SireFirst De Retz(FR)
DamTilda(FR)
Dam’s SireDenham Red(FR)
Comments
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Celtic Dino beaten 7l at 10-3 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 1m 4f and 2m on good and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Celtic Dino beaten 7l at 10-3 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m (good) last month.
Career
Wins50.00%
Flat-
Earnings3.645 GBP
NHF-
Places50.00%
Hurdles1-0
Career1-1(2)
Fences-
Wins50.00%
Earnings3.645 GBP
Places50.00%
Career1-1(2)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles1-0
Fences-
Masked Dance
(FR)
F
11
-
Masked Dance
(FR)
F
D
J:
Charlie Deutsch
T:
Mrs Melanie Rowley
Form
21P4-13
Age
6
Weight
10-7
OR
116
11
-
Masked Dance
(FR)
F
D
J:
Charlie Deutsch
T:
Mrs Melanie Rowley
Form
21P4-13
Age
6
Weight
10-7
OR
116
Breeder-
OwnerPoplar Cottage Racing Club
Breeder-
OwnerPoplar Cottage Racing Club
Pedigree
SireMasked Marvel(UK)
DamBreakdance(FR)
Dam’s SireSunday Break(JPN)
SireMasked Marvel(UK)
DamBreakdance(FR)
Dam’s SireSunday Break(JPN)
Comments
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Georgi Girl beaten 11l at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Georgi Girl beaten 11l at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Warwick over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month.
Career
Wins14.29%
Flat-
Earnings15.808 GBP
NHF2-0
Places28.57%
Hurdles12-2
Career2-4(14)
Fences-
Wins14.29%
Earnings15.808 GBP
Places28.57%
Career2-4(14)
Flat-
NHF2-0
Hurdles12-2
Fences-
Molto Bene
(IRE)
F
12
-
Molto Bene
(IRE)
F
t
J:
Miss L M Pinchin
T:
C E Longsdon
Form
5P313-1
Age
5
Weight
10-7
OR
116
12
-
Molto Bene
(IRE)
F
t
J:
Miss L M Pinchin
T:
C E Longsdon
Form
5P313-1
Age
5
Weight
10-7
OR
116
Breeder-
OwnerHot To Trot Jumping And Ffl Bloodstock
Breeder-
OwnerHot To Trot Jumping And Ffl Bloodstock
Pedigree
SireJukebox Jury(IRE)
DamMolo(UK)
Dam’s SireKalanisi(IRE)
SireJukebox Jury(IRE)
DamMolo(UK)
Dam’s SireKalanisi(IRE)
Comments
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Loverdose by 1/2l.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 3f and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 14-1 in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Loverdose by 1/2l.
Career
Wins25.00%
Flat-
Earnings9.803 GBP
NHF-
Places25.00%
Hurdles8-2
Career2-2(8)
Fences-
Wins25.00%
Earnings9.803 GBP
Places25.00%
Career2-2(8)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles8-2
Fences-
Greyval
(FR)
F
13
-
Greyval
(FR)
F
J:
J J Burke
T:
F O'Brien
Form
64-3463
Age
5
Weight
10-5
OR
114
13
-
Greyval
(FR)
F
J:
J J Burke
T:
F O'Brien
Form
64-3463
Age
5
Weight
10-5
OR
114
BreederSucc Mr Derek Clee
OwnerThe Oakley Partnership
BreederSucc Mr Derek Clee
OwnerThe Oakley Partnership
Pedigree
SireThe Grey Gatsby(IRE)
DamValley Girl(FR)
Dam’s SireMotivator(UK)
SireThe Grey Gatsby(IRE)
DamValley Girl(FR)
Dam’s SireMotivator(UK)
Comments
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Third of 12 behind Larchmont Lass beaten 2 3/4l at 11-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Third of 12 behind Larchmont Lass beaten 2 3/4l at 11-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 5f (good) last month.
Career
Wins18.18%
Flat-
Earnings36.340 GBP
NHF-
Places27.27%
Hurdles11-2
Career2-3(11)
Fences-
Wins18.18%
Earnings36.340 GBP
Places27.27%
Career2-3(11)
Flat-
NHF-
Hurdles11-2
Fences-
Race PreviewJOYEUSE was no match for the winner when third in novice company at Ascot on her return to action, but Nicky Henderson's charge should be spot on for this handicap debut and a bold bid looks on the cards. Georgi Girl made a winning reappearance with an impressive display at Warwick and she can feature in the finish, while Lucy Wadham has won two of the last three renewals, so it would be no surprise to see a big run from Pretending.
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FORM
1-9
= Position the horse finishedO
= Horse finished outside the top 9-
= Separation between seasons/
= Extended gap betweenB
= Brought downC
= Carried outD
= DisqualifiedF
= FellP
= Pulled upR
= RefusedU
= Unseated riderV
= Void raceHEADGER
h
= Hoodv
= Visorb
= Blinkersb1
= First-time blinkerse/s
= Eyeshielde/c
= Eyecovert
= Tongue-tiep
= CheekpiecesGENDER
F
= FillyC
= ColtM
= MareG
= GeldingTIPS
NAP
= Templegate’s best tip of the dayNB
= Templegate’s next best tip of the dayTreble
= Templegate’s third tip of the dayOTHER
BF
= Beaten Favourite in last raceC
= Previous course winnerCD
= Previous course and distance winnerD
= Previous distance winnerN/R
= Non-runnerWT
= WeightOR
= Official RatingJ
= JockeyT
= TrainerKEY INFORMATION
Distance
= Measured in Miles (m), Furlongs (f) and Yards (y)Weight
= Measure in Stones and Pounds (e.g. 11-8 is 11 stones and 8 pounds)