Schedule / Editor / 05 November 2008 / Leave a comment

12.00pm Malcolm Pannett and Neil Munro are in the studio today to analyze the races at Huntingdon, Chepstow and Nottingham.

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Chepstow

Type Jumps.

First Race 12.25.

Notable Jockeys Champion Jockey Tony McCoy. Top 10 jockeys Richard Johnson and Paddy Brennan. Paul Nicholl's stable jockey Ruby Walsh.

Notable Horses Some classy ex-Flat horses try their luck over hurdles in the 1.30pm race - both Unfurled and Secret Tune were Group-placed on the level.

Captain Marlon won the 3.15pm in 2007 and tries again today. Carthy's Cross lines up seeking a victory after six seconds in a row.

Feature Race 2.40pm Protectagroup Ltd Handicap Hurdle

Admission Premier £19, Grandstand & Paddock £14, Children free.

Other Information SIA Charity Day.


Huntingdon

Type Jump.

First Race 12.40pm.

Notable Jockeys Top 10 jockey Robert 'Choc' Thornton. Leading northern jockeys Graham Lee and Denis O'Regan make the trip south.

Notable Horses Big Rob will be trying to win the feature race (2.15pm) for the third year in a row. Nick Gifford and cousin David Dunsdon team up with Soleil Fix in a bid to win a race in honour of Macer Gifford, Nick's uncle and former trainer Josh's brother.

Albinus in the 3.25pm races in the famous Paul Mellon colours carried to victory by Mill Reef in the Derby.

Feature Race 2.15pm £15,000 Macer Gifford Handicap Chase over two and a half miles.

Admission Main Enclosure £15. Children free.

Other Information Fireworks Display after racing.

The Racing Post Hands and Heels Jumps Series kicks off at Huntingdon today. This will be the fourth year that the Racing Post has sponsored this very successful series, in which riders (who have ridden no more than 10 winners at the start of the series), carry whips but are not permitted to use them except for safety reasons. British Racing School jockey coaches attend each race (of which there are 12 in the series, culminating in a final at Newbury next March), and provide guidance on riding skills and professionalism.


Nottingham

Type Flat.

First Race 1.20pm.

Notable Jockeys Friends and rivals William Buick and David Probert go in search of winners as they try to claim the champion apprentice title. Leading female rider Hayley Turner.

Notable Horses The Queen's Harvest Song is entered for next year's Derby and makes his debut for Sir Michael Stoute at 3.05.

General Elliot (3.40pm) was deemed good enough to run in the French 2000 Guineas earlier this year. He has contested Group and Listed races since and looks to take advantage of a drop in class here.

Feature Race 3.40pm Pinnacle Racing "Royal Ascot Winners" Conditions Stakes.

Admission Premier £16, Grandstand £10, Children free.


Kempton Park

Type All Weather Flat.

First Race 5.50pm.

Notable Jockeys This season's top three jockeys Ryan Moore, Richard Hughes Jamie Spencer are all in action. Leading female jockey Hayley Turner.

Notable Horses The feature race has attracted a quality field with Group 1 winner Scintillo taking on Spanish Moon, Ajhar, Illustrious Blue and Arthurs Girl (all placed in Group races this season).

Feature Race 7.50pm Listed digibet Floodlit Stakes.

Admission Adult admission £16. Children free.

Other Information Las Vegas Firework Spectacular - Firework display at 9.45pm & bars are open till late.

The evening has a Las Vegas feel with casino tables, glamourous showgirls and a spectacular musical firework display. Then you can stay and dance the night away to DJ Shane's Vintage Video Disco.