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2BLUE HERO (CAN) (14) 501121 CD 5 9-11 (1)

B g Air Force Blue (USA) - Pomarine (USA)

Mr Adrian Wintle

Finley Marsh

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Dr Tan Hyka TIMEFORMVIEWSIx-timecoursewinner,including3thissummer,thelatestover11/4m(good,6/1)14daysago,quickeningtolead inthefinalstridesunderaconfidentFinleyMarsh.Haswonoverthistripandanotherboldbidisonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA62

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Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a suﬃcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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Welcome to the first of 19 Bath racecourse fixtures during 2025.

Today is my first race day as the Executive Director of Bath Racecourse, the team here have been incredibly supportive of my appointment and the site is looking amazing due to their hard work and dedication over the winter months.

There’s always a sense of great anticipation at the start of a new flat season, and everyone here at Bath racecourse is really looking forward to 2025 following some notable performances on and off the track last year

Tony Carroll trained the most winners to pick up our 2024 Trainer of the Year award with 11 successes from his 62 runners (the most runners at the track from any trainer during 2024) while jockey Pat Cosgrave won an incredible 53% of the races he rode in at Bath, winning 8 times including riding a four timer on the 15th June.

In total there were 144 races run at the track last year with 67 different jockeys winning races, while Kieran O’Neil and Gina Mangan were joint busiest jockeys at the course, both riding in 52 races.

Six of our seven races today are kindly sponsored by Dragonbet who continue to support Bath racecourse. As ever, we thank Dragonbet and wish them and their guests the very best of times here today. We must also wish a very Happy Birthday to regular Bath racegoer and owner Lynn Cullimore whose big day is recognised in the form of sponsoring the two-year-old contest today alongside the British EBF at 2.30pm.

It’s also great to see a Jeremy Scott trained runner at our track. It’s a rare flat turf runner for the Brompton Regis team who are more widely known for their hurdlers and chasers. In fact, Jeremy has only saddled seven turf flat runners in each of the last two years and aims to have his first Bath winner at just his 6th attempt when Fair Dinkum lines up in our opening race at 1.55pm.

Jeremy famously landed one of the biggest races on the jumps racing scene at last month’s Cheltenham Festival, winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle with the mare Golden Ace.

While Jeremy may be an infrequent visitor to Bath, it’s great to see a regular take to the turf at 3.05pm. The Grace Harris trained, and Paul and Ann de Weck owned Connie’s Rose is back to run in her 16th race at Lansdown and aims to win for the third time here, having also been placed on a further four occasions.

All of our future meetings are printed in the racecard, so we hope to see you again in the future, our next meeting is on Easter Sunday where we have a range of entertainment to suit all ages, children also go free to this fixture.

Hope you have a wonderful day at Bath racecourse today and please do feel free to introduce yourself to me during the raceday should you wish, I would be delighted to meet you.

Hannah Chree Executive Director

ABANDONMENT POLICY

In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund

• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race –50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

No refunds will be made on the day of racing. All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting.

Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU

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ADMISSION BADGES

Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times. If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times.

DISABLED USERS

A disabled viewing ramp is available for wheelchair users by the Winning Post. There is disabled access to both restaurants and a variety of disabled toilets across the racecourse.

DOGS

Dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, are not permitted within any of the enclosures.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR YOUR SAFETY

Bath Racecourse puts in place robust safety measures to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you. As part of our safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced securitystaffto be located atvarious points throughout the Racecourse. This information is precautionary and we trust the procedures will not be needed.

Please remember in the event of an emergency, to take your belongings with you and, under the direction of Bath Racecourse representatives, proceed quickly and quietly to the agreed area.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT BATH

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing

surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.bath-racecourse.co.uk.

INFORMATION POINT, RACECOURSE OFFICE

You can find information on our forthcoming fixtures, hospitality packages, race sponsorship and nonraceday conferencing and events from the Customer Service desk next to the coffee shop. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to ask any member of the racecourse staff

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private use. However, no flash photography is allowed around the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure. Anyone with a professional/ high quality level of equipment needs to be granted permission to take photography on course in order to protect our racecourse image rights.

Please also be aware that racegoers entering Bath Racecourse do so by accepting our terms and conditions of entry, which state that their photograph may be taken and that this may be used in promotional material.

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

In orderto ease traffic congestion on leaving the course please would all traffic for Bath and the South West exit via the right hand lane, and traffic for Bristol and the North East exit via the left hand lane. It is hoped that these arrangements will provide a smoother exit for all patrons and your co-operation is appreciated.

The Family of Lynn Cullimore

FRIDAY 4 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OFTHE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD Sophie Candy

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR Charlie Lane

Chris Hill, Michael Walton, Richard Westropp

STARTERS

Sophia Upton

Ciaran McKee

JUDGE

Emily Jones

CLERKS OFTHE SCALES

Robert Cuthbert

Alex Porter

VETERINARY OFFICERS

Katherine Byam-Cook

Amy Hawthorn

Kanichi Kusano

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Bobby McEwen

Scott Milnes

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Peter Phillips

Dr Naomi Cummings

NURSE

Jody Jeﬀery

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Steve Fox

Mel Baker

Jeremy Willis

Christine Hannaford

COMMENTATOR

Steven Powell

BETTING RING MANAGER

Andy Collins

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Hannah Chree

CLERK OFTHE COURSE

Ben Hicks

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Andy Hogston

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

Hannah Chree

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

Johnny Hathway

HANDICAPPER

Rachel Brierley-Ambrose

THE HUYTON ASPHALT FRANNY BLENNERHASSETT MEMORIAL

MILDMAY NOVICES’

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £120000 Owners Prize Money 1st £51648, 2nd £21288, 3rd £10644, 4th £5328, 5th £2664, 6th £1332, 7th £660, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CALDWELL POTTER (FR)

(22) 11-1321

Br Gr g Martaline - Matnie (FR)

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth

7 11-7

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a smart level over hurdles (Grade 1 winner) for Gordon Elliott Big money buy after and took a little while to ﬁnd his feet for new connectionsbutemphaticallyputeverythingtogetherintheGoldenMillerNovices’ChaseatCheltenham.Jumpinglooksarealasset TFRHHHHI BHA155

2 DANCING CITY (FR) (23)

31-1116 CD

Br Ch g Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (FR)

8 11-7

P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. Moutel, L. Moutel & V. Moutel

TIMEFORM VIEWLeadingstayingnovicehurdler secondof3Grade1winsgainedatthismeeting.PickedupwhereheleftoffwhenlandingPunchestownmaidenchase (23.3f)inDecemberandfollowedupinNaasGrade3withtheminimumoffussamonthlater BrushedasideintheBrownAdvisory3weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA151

3 HANDSTANDS (IRE)

(62) 16-F111

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE)

O Mr T. P. Radford

6 11-7

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis4startsoverhurdleslasttermandsamestoryoverfences,notlookingbacksincefallingonchasedebut Travelledwelland alsofoundforpressureforlatestsuccessinGrade1ScillyIslesChaseandhehasalotinhisfavourwithreturnto3malsoaplus. TFRHHHHH BHA157

4 JORDANS (FR) (22) 5-21U25

Br Bl g Coastal Path - Belle Anglaise (FR)

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate

6 11-7

J. J. Slevin J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mr Herve D’Armaille Mr O’Brien S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonGrade3PunchestownnovicechaseinOctober Didn’tgetfaratthesamecoursenexttimebutbackontrackwhenaﬁnesecond toImpaireEtPasseinaLimerickGrade1.FineﬁfthinthePlateatCheltenhambutdoeshavetoprovehisstaminaforthisfar TFRHHIII BHA149

5 QUAI DE BOURBON (FR) (23) 131-31U

Br B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Liberalis (FR)

6 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Yannick Fouin & Dr Jacques Beres

TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3startsasanovicehurdlereithersideofanexcellentthirdbehindBetterDaysAheadinlastseason’sMartinPipe.Tookwelltochasing initially,landingtheoddsinmaidencompanyatGowraninJanuary,butjumpingfailedthetestatCheltenham3weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA150

6 STELLAR STORY (IRE) (23) 1-41422

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (IRE)

8 11-7

Danny Gilligan J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwholandedlastseason’sAlbertBartlettandsimilarformoverfences,necksecondbehindBetterDaysAheadinGrade2atNavan. AheadofthatrivalwhenagainﬁndingonlyonetoogoodintheBrownAdvisoryChaseandstaminalookshisstrongsuit Bigplayer TFRHHHHI BHA154

7 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (24) F22212 8 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle

O Susan and John Waterworth

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Race rather fell apart when ﬁnally off the mark over fences in 4-runner Grade 2 at Ascot in February Matched that form when ﬁnding only a handicap blot too good in the Ultima 3 weeks ago but that level won’t suffice here. TFRHHHII BHA142

8 DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW (GB) (42) 222-111 10 11-0

Br Ch m Malinas (GER) - Thebelloftheball

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr J. P. Selby Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

B J. P. Selby

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 10-y-o who was consistent rather than progressive over hurdles but this point winner has looked a totally different proposition overfences,ﬁndinganotherjoltofimprovementwhenmakingallin5-runnerlistedcontestatExeter.Notruledoutinreceiptof7lb. TFRHHHII BHA144

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) 6 11 7 Mark Walsh 6-4 (Gavin Cromwell) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Handstands (IRE), 7-2 Caldwell Potter (FR), 13-2 Stellar Story (IRE), 17-2 Dancing City (FR), 12-1 Quai de Bourbon (FR), 14-1 The Changing Man (IRE), 18-1 Don’t Rightly Know (GB), 22-1 Jordans (FR)

HANDSTANDS has created a superb impression over fences and with this race the target since beating subsequent Arkle winner Jango Baie in the Scilly Isles at Sandown, he has plenty to recommend him with the return to 3m also in his favour There’s potentially a fair amount of pace on but Caldwell Potter is a huge threat if getting into the same rhythm as Cheltenham. Stellar Story completes the shortlist TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HANDSTANDS (IRE) 2.CALDWELL POTTER (FR) 3.STELLAR STORY (IRE)

In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:

• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next

• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race – 50% refund

• Abandonment thereafter – no refund

No refunds will be made on the day of racing.

All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting. Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Oﬃce, Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.

Al Basti Equiword, Dubai the UAE’s leading distributor or horse feeds and supplements proudly sponsors the Owners & Trainers facilities at Bath Racecourse

RACE 1.55

THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSORS OF BATH RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (6 wins from 81 runners, 7%) runs MAN OF THE SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Sco (4 wins from 6 runners, 67%) runs FAIR DINKUM LONGEST TRAVELLERS: INLET trained by R Guest, WANNABEAWALLABY trained by D Cunha, MAMDOH trained by J Parr, all Newmarket, 155 miles.

CORNISH STORM has made a positive start to the year, ﬁnishing a close third at Kempton on the level before winning over hurdles, so he is taken to record a second success on the Flat in his current form. Mamdoh has also been going through a good spell and could be a contender once more, with Man of The Sea one to note returned to this sphere.

colours no horse

1 FAIR DINKUM (IRE) (202) 515550- 5 9-9 (7)

B g Australia - Wannabe Posh (IRE)

Taryn Langley (7)

Mr D Coles & Mr P Moore Jeremy Sco , Dulverton Normandie Stud Ltd Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally at Lingfield (13f, AW) in June last year However, he hasn’t been able to build on that effort since, in first-time cheekpieces when eighth of 10 in handicap (11/) at same course (15.8f) when last seen in September TFRHHIII BHA60

2 INLET (GB) (45) 0000-02

4 9-9 (2)

B f Golden Horn - Intimation Connor Planas (3)

Mr Rae Guest Rae Guest, Newmarket

Cheveley Park Stud Limited Keystone Law

TIMEFORM VIEWUppedintrip,showedimprovedformwhensecondof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(14f,13/2)45daysago.Couldstill have more to oﬀer at this distance, so she’s not dismissed lightly making turf debut with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA60

3 MAMDOH (GB) (13) 012122 D BF

4 9-5 (5)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lovely Memory (IRE) Sean Levey

Mr J. E. Parr Joseph Parr, Newmarket

The Lovely Memory Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to cheekpieces, winning twice at Wolverhampton (both at 14f) in February Continued in good heart when second of 9 in handicap (2/1) at the same C&D 13 days ago and he can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA56

4 SPITFIRE BRIDGE (GB) (65) 5205-00

B g Sixties Icon - Outside Art

5 9-2 (6)

Charles Bishop

The Aﬀordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes

Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaiden(includingoverhurdles)andbelowhisbestonpolytracklast3starts,twelfthof14inhandicap (66/1) at Kempton (12f) 65 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time returned to turf, but others still preferred. TFRHHIII BHA53

5 MAN OF THE SEA (IRE) (221) 5/05141- D 9 9-1 (1)

Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Hurricane Lily (IRE)

Dajam Ltd

Stephanie Hanly

David Probert

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner onthe Flat/overhurdlesinJerseylastyearandcreditable secondof6inhandicaphurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft, 13/2) when last seen in October. Could be thereabouts back on the Flat. TFRHHHII BHA52

6 CORNISH STORM (GB) (65) 0/0413/-3 6 9-1 (3)

B g Coach House (IRE) - Dancing Storm

Rob Hornby

The Cornish Storm Partnership Stuart Ki ow, Cullompton

M. Harris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwho,after11monthsoﬀ,ranwellbackontheFlatwhenthirdatKempton(12f)inJanuary.Wonoverhurdles next time, before respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Exeter last month. Major player returned to the level. TFRHHHHH BHA52

7 WANNABEAWALLABY (IRE) (70) 2604-00 4 8-11 (4)

Ch g Australia - Yeah Baby (IRE)

Lewis Edmunds D C Racing - Wannabeawallaby Dylan Cunha, Newmarket Mr Brian O’Neill

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeatSouthwellonfinalstartlastyear,butinfirst-timeblinkers/tonguestraphefailedtocomeon for return when seventh of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, 16/1) 70 days ago. Has something to find. TFRHHIII BHA48

1-2-3: 1.CORNISH STORM 2.MAMDOH 3.MAN OF THE SEA (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

2024: MINI MILDRED 5 8 11 Cieren Fallon 7-2 (Neil Mulholland) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5. Stewards Note:

INLET: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left in the home straight.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mamdoh (GB), 7-2 Inlet (GB), 4-1 Cornish Storm (GB), 5-1 Man of The Sea (IRE), 11-1 Fair Dinkum (IRE), 14-1 Wannabeawallaby (IRE), 22-1 Spitﬁre Bridge (GB)

RACE RESULT:

POSITION OF STALLS

Sprints - Centre

1m & 1m 6f - Inside

1m 3.5f - Outside

RECORD TIMES

(CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money 1st £32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330, 5th £1665, 6th £833, 7th £413, 8th £210. (Penalty Value £42202.50) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (23) 130240 D 11 12-0

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE)

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Harry Browne Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Wetherby inNovember and has continued in good nick, seventh of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. TFRHHHII BHA145

2

IMPOSE TOI (FR) (23) 1123-12

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

7 12-0

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW ResumedwithvictoryatNewburyinNovemberandadvancedhisforminﬁrst-timecheekpieceswhensecond of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham (21f) 23 days ago. Can go well with headgear again sported. TFRHHHHI BHA145

3 STEEL ALLY (FR) (40) 23-21P2

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR)

7 11-13

Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m3f Haydock handicap in November and went down by only a neck to Nemean Lion in National Spirit Hurdle atFontwell(19.1f,heavy)40daysago.Canmakehispresencefeltoncemorebackinhandicapcompany TFRHHHII BHA144

4 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (48) 1-22024

8 11-10

Br B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Haras du Logis St Germain OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEW Scoredthreetimesaround2mlastseasonbuthecomesherebelowpar,lastof4toGoldenAceinKingwell Hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 48 days ago. Needs this step up in trip to spark improvement TFRHHIII BHA141

5 HANSARD (IRE) (21) 15-4030

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Quiet Down (USA)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Hansard

B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud

7 11-10

Freddie Mitchell (5) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since bagging the 2023 Gerry Feilden at Newbury but not disgraced in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when 13th in County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA141

6 WESTERN WALK (IRE) (26) 11/5-420

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Approaches

O Ruth Brown & John Loughlin

8 11-8

Brian Hayes J

Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland T

B Thistletown Stud TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwonhisﬁrst2racesforcurrentyardinthespringof2023.Lightlyracedsinceandheshapedwellafter10months offwhenseventhof16in2m3fNaashandicap26daysago,fadingrun-inhavingtravelledstrongly Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA139

7 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (34) 261-640 7 11-8

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Ballymorisheen Stables Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual2mscorerlasttermbuthefailedtobuildonearlierpromisewhentwelfthof18inhandicap hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Sort to bounce back though.

8 BE AWARE (FR) (23) 222-230 BF 6 11-6

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR)

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Wood Hall Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Largelyprogressivehurdlerwhohasbeenperformingwellwithoutwinninginbig-ﬁeldhandicaps, favourite when just eighth of 26 in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA137

9 KOPECK DE MEE (FR) (21) 3211-10 BF 5 11-5

Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tartinette (FR)

Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Andre - Marcel Pommerai

TIMEFORMVIEWFairex-FrenchFlatwinnerwhoalsoscoredthreetimesoverhurdlesthere.Welltoutedandsentoff5/2onyarddebut in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham but raced freely and well held. No surprise to see him bounce back

10 GIN COCO (FR) (133) 104-020

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Qlementine (FR)

O David’s Partnership

B L. Giethlen Cadiergues & D. Giethlen

9 11-2

Bryan Carver J

Harry Fry, Corscombe T

Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEW Lowmileage8-y-owhofailedtobuildonagoodChepstowsecondinOctoberwhenonlyseventh in 2m Ascot handicap hurdle following month. Has a bit to prove now after a break. TFRHHIII BHA133

11 OFF THE JURY (IRE) (27) 3-223r2 6 11-0

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR)

O Mr David Maxwell

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

Mr David Maxwell J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEW Yettoscoreinthisspherebuthecomeshereonthebackofagoodsecondof16inhandicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up 5lb but he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA131

12 MINELLA MISSILE (IRE) (23) 11-0PF0 7 11-0

Br B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE)

O Mrs Janet Davies

Adam Wedge J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORM VIEW A promising novice hurdler (won Grade 2) in 2023 but lightly raced and mainly below par since, 16th in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time. Needs a huge revival.

13 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (357) 001510- D 8 10-13

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE)

O The Operators

B Daniel O’Mahony

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced good strike rate over hurdles when successful at Kelso (21f) last March. Off since coming in 11th over C&D 11 months ago but still merits respect for his in-form handler TFRHHHII BHA130

14 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (27) 1-F1262 5 10-13

Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR)

Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B James and Jean Potter Ltd Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW Baggeda2mhandicapatCheltenhaminNovemberandhas continuedontheup,runner-up in 17-runner handicap at Sandown (2m) last month. Very much one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA130

15 IKE SPORT (FR) (23) 4F5P40 D 7 10-12

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEW Developedintoausefulhurdlerlastseason,winning3timesataround21/2m,buthasfoundlifetougher this term, 14th in Coral Cup at Cheltenham last time out More is required in a ﬁrst-time hood. TFRHHHII BHA129

16 WADE OUT (IRE) (37) 1-12101 D

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE)

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done

6 10-11

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stone Electrical Ltd Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Madeit 3-5thisseasonwithacareer bestin5-runner novice hurdleatWetherby(19.7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Goes into handicaps with more to offer so needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA128

17 LISTENTOYOURHEART (IRE) (34) 5-11144 6 10-10

Br Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE)

O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate

Harry Atkins (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Yellowford Bloodstock Stanley’s S TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged her ﬁrst 3 hurdles, completing hat-trick in Listed novice at Newbury in November Posted a solid fourth in Grade 2 novice at Kelso (18.1f) last time and should have more to offer now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA127

18 HELNWEIN (IRE) (34) 21-2443 BF 7 10-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEW In good form without winning over fences this term, undergoing wind surgery before coming in third of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft) 34 days ago. One to consider back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA127

19 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (76) 1-10425 BF 6 10-10

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Stan Sheppard J

O Woolhope Hopefuls

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Victor Connolly Plumbing World S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored for fourth time in handicap company at Punchestown (19.5f) last April. Not disgraced this term, ﬁfth of 11 in 3m Haydock handicap in January Cheekpieces go on now and he’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA127

20 TINTINTIN (FR) (27) 354604

Br Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Vanoo d’Orthe (FR)

6 10-8

Jonathan Burke J

O Caveat Emptor Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yettoscorethisseasonbuthecaughttheeyewhenfourthof17in2mhandicaphurdleatSandown27daysago, set a lot to do and ﬁnishing well. Scored twice last spring and he’s weighted to go close nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA125

21 BLENKINSOP (GB) (20) 1110/-03 D

Br B g Westerner - Last of Her Line

8 10-6

Hugh Nugent (3) J

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW A four-time handicap scorer (around 2m4f) last season. Only twice raced this term but he recorded a good third of 15 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 20 days ago. A likely player TFRHHHHI BHA123

22 WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (20) 0-21212

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar

6 10-6

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Caroline George Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m novice scorer this season who continued on the up on his handicap debut when second of 15 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 22

2024: KATEIRA 7 11 5 Harry Skelton 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 19 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 19. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10, 13, 15, 19, 20. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 15.

Stewards Note:

FAVOUR AND FORTUNE: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hit the rail and became unbalanced.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Be Aware (FR), 17-2 Kopeck de Mee (FR), 10-1 Impose Toi (FR), Wade Out (IRE), 11-1 Tintintin (FR), 14-1 Western Walk (IRE), Wreckless Eric (GB), 16-1 Steel Ally (FR), Listentoyourheart (IRE), Wellington Arch (GB), 28-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), 33-1 Hansard (IRE), Off The Jury (IRE), Tune In A Box (IRE), 40-1 Helnwein (IRE), 50-1 Brentford Hope (GB), Serious Operator (IRE), Blenkinsop (GB), 66-1 Gin Coco (FR), Minella Missile (IRE), 80-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), Ike Sport (FR)

This is wide open but Fergal O’Brien’s TINTINTIN came good last spring and is fancied to build on a recent eye-catching Sandown fourth and open his account for the season. Coral Cup runner-up Impose Toi heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for handicap debutante Listentoyourheart and Irish challenger Western Walk. Off The Jury, Wreckless Eric, Blenkinsop and Wellington Arch also need factoring into this cracking handicap.

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SECOND RACE 2.30

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS Õ5F ABT 10YDSÃ FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD FILLIES

THEHAPPYBIRTHDAYLYNNCULLIMOREBRITISHEBFFILLIES’RESTRICTEDNOVICESTAKES (CLASS4)(forhorsesinBandsCandD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRACE)

Total prize fund £7300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E J-Houghton (21 wins from 124 runners, 17%) runs CANYOUHEARTHEDRUMS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs SAYIDAH POETS FANCY THAT: E J-Houghton won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs CANYOUHEARTHEDRUMS today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: OFFICIALLY & COININ CAISC trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 155 miles.

The market will reveal plenty here but the vote goes to Earthlight ﬁlly SAYIDAH POETS who hails from a yard among the winners and is taken to make a winning start. David Loughnane’s debutante Rejjien could emerge as the main danger ahead of Canyouhearthedrums and Senorita Vega.

1 AGENT KEEN (GB) (-)

B f Ube abelieveit (IRE) - A Go Go

Emma Evans & Richard Kent

Jordan Williams (5)

David Evans, Abergavenny

Mickley Stud Ltd Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 24 Ube abelieveit ﬁlly. Half-sister to 6f winner Bank On Kent TFRHHIII BHA-

2 COININ CAISC (IRE) (-)

B f Nando Parrado - Jane’s Memory (IRE) Benoit de la Saye e

Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket

Siopog Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 15 Nando Parrado ﬁlly. Half-sister to 6f winner Perfect Dream Dam, winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m On Her Toes. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 SENORITA VEGA (IRE) (-) 9-2 (6)

B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Miss Ki yhawk (IRE)

Pierre-Louis Jamin

Mr Russell Jones Tom Dascombe, Lambourn

Nuala Lynch & Peter Molony Ideal Recruit

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22 €28,000 yearling, Lucky Vega ﬁlly. Half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Celestial Path and useful winner up to 8.3f Juanito Chico. Considered newcomer. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 ANTHELIA (IRE) (-) (2lb)

B f Supremacy (IRE) - All On Red (IRE)

9-0 (5)

Lewis Edmunds

Mrs L. Millman Rod Millman, Cullompton

Yeomanstown Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled January28 £6,000 yearling, Supremacy ﬁlly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Punchbowl Flyer and 7f winner Machocamacho Dam 2-y-o 5.3f/6f winner TFRHHIII BHA-

5 CANYOUHEARTHEDRUMS (GB) (-) (2lb)

Ch f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Dawreya (IRE)

9-0 (9)

Charles Bishop

Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd

ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 12. £6,000 yearling, Lope Y Fernandez ﬁlly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Lord Gorgeous. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Raatea One to consider TFRHHHII BHA-

6 OFFICIALLY (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (4)

B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Manana Chica (IRE)

Mr Naser Buresli

David Probert

John Butler, Newmarket Bearstone Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 27 4,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead ﬁlly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Grey Gray. Dam, 7f winner, closely related to very smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Vital Equine. Market can guide. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 PARODA DIVA (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (3)

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Mango Diva Sean Levey MPS Racing Ltd, Roger Thompson & Partner J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 22 £10,000 yearling, Magna Grecia ﬁlly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2 minor North American winners by More Than Ready Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 REJJIEN (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (2)

Gr f Gregorian (IRE) - Star In The Making

Mrs T Burns & Mrs S Loughnane

Rathasker Stud

Connor Planas (3)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to 7f-1 1/2m winner (stayed 1 3/4m) Solo Mission out of winning half-sister to Champagne Stakes winner Almushahar. This Gregorian ﬁlly must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 SAYIDAH POETS (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-0 (1)

Ch f Earthlight (IRE) - Poet’s Queen Finley Marsh

Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFoaled February 21 2,000 gns yearling, Earthlight ﬁlly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Iﬀraaj Dam, maiden (stayed 10.5f), half-sister to useful British/US winner up to 1m Double Touch. Interesting debutante. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2024: BETTY CLOVER 2 9 0 Georgia Dobie 7-1 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Sayidah Poets (IRE), 9-2 Senorita Vega (IRE), 13-2 Canyouhearthedrums (GB), 8-1 Paroda Diva (IRE), 17-2 Agent Keen (GB), 10-1 Anthelia (IRE), 11-1 Oﬃcially (GB), 12-1 Rejjien (IRE), 16-1 Coinin Caisc (IRE)

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THE TRUSTATRADER TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLUES SINGER (GB) (41) 1-204 D 5 11-7

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mayfair Music (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mrs E. Roberts Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mrs E. Roberts Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningstartinaKemptonbumperandbetteredthatformonﬁrstrunoverhurdles,farfromdisgracedwhen24 lengthsfourthof7toTripoliFlyerintheDovecoteatKemptoninFebruary WillneedtotakeanothermajorstepforwardpitchedintoaGrade1. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 JET TO VEGAS

(IRE) (34)

122211 D

Br B g Jet Away - Jet Setting Fiona (IRE)

6 11-7

Patrick Wadge J

O Fyffe, Walkingshaw & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Paul Grant Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnersoleoutinginIrishpointsandhavinggotoffthemarkatthethirdattemptoverhurdleswhenlandinganAyrmaiden,showedmuchimproved formwhenuppedingrade/tripnexttime,quickeninguptolandaGrade2noviceatKelso(18f)lastmonth.Shouldnotbeunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA137

3 JOLTIN N JIVING (IRE) (46) C-1

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Drumderry (IRE)

O Craig & Laura Buckingham

5 11-7

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Paddy Kinsella Manor Farm Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEW£40,000Irishpointwinnershapedwellwhenrunner-uponhurdledebutatBangorinNovemberandoffthemarkinstylesubsequently,quickening cleartolandaCarlislenovice(2m1f)46daysago.Facesuptoamuchtougherassignmentnowsteppedupmarkedlyinclass. TFRHHIII BHA120

4 KARBAU (FR) (24) 2-1410 D 5 11-7

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Unicite (FR)

Danny Mullins J

O Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Messrs Thomas & Emmanuel Clayeux

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwasallthebetterforyard/hurdlesdebutrunatNaasinDecemberwhenanauthoritativewinnerofaPunchestownmaiden (2m,heavy)inJanuary Well-heldonbettergroundintheSupremeNovices’lastmonthandlookstobetheMullinssecond-string. TFRHHHII BHA140

5

ROMEO

COOLIO

(GB) (24) 2-51213 D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR)

O KTDA Racing

B Mr W. Kinsey

6 11-7

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’sChampionBumperrunner-upwasaclear-cutwinnerofaLeopardstownGrade1(2m)overChristmasandenhancedhisreputationwhenthird toKopekdesBordesintheSupremeatCheltenham,jumpingslicklybutunabletolivewiththewinner’sturnoffoot Thatformsetsthestandard. TFRHHHHH BHA150

6 ROYAL

INFANTRY

(IRE) (76) 110-114 D BF 6 11-7

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE)

O Craig & Laura Buckingham

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Kevin Neville Manor Farm Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerlookedasmartprospectwhenshowingplentyofspeedtorunawaywithanintroductoryhurdleatHaydock(15.6f)inDecember butbeatenodds-onfavouriteinaGrade2atthesamevenuethefollowingmonth.ThislookstoughevenifbackonhisA-game. TFRHHHII BHA134

7 RUBBER BALL (GB) (55) 153311 D 5 11-7

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B Richard & Candy Mathias Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerhasprogressedin4startsoverhurdles,landingthesecondlegofadoubleatNewbury(16.3f)inaracethatbroughthis staminaintoplay Looksthetypetogoonimproving,especiallyoverlongertrips,butthisrepresentsahugestepupinclass. TFRHHIII BHA128

8 SALVATOR MUNDI (FR) (24) 2/6-115 D 5 11-7

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Stacicaya (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ms Laura Lemiere

TIMEFORMVIEWMidfieldinlastseason’sTriumphHurdleononlysecondcareerstartbeforenotchingadoubleoverhurdles,thelatteraworkmanlikedisplayintheGrade2 MoscowFlyeronreappearance.ArrivesonthebackofarespectablefifthintheSupremebuthasabittofindwithRomeoCoolio. TFRHHHHI BHA142

9 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (41) 12-2111 D 6 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B James A. Slattery Imre Investments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedinbumperslastseasonandhighlyprogressivesenthurdlingthistimearound,takingriseinclassinhisstridewhenbringingupthehat-trickinGrade2 DovecoteatKempton(2m),thoughbledandhistendencytojumprightisaslightconcern.Unexposedandcouldwellbemoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA142

DIVA LUNA (IRE) (22) 11-2123 C

6 11-0

Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Longhouse Presents Ben Jones J O Mrs L. Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW2-2inbumpers,includingaGrade2atthiscourselastseason.OffthemarkoverhurdlesatCheltenham(20.2f)onNewYear’sDayandshowedherbestform todatewhenthirdintheDawnRunatCheltenhamlasttime.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccountbutfacestoughertasktakingontheboys. TFRHHHII BHA134

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2024: MYSTICAL POWER (IRE) 5 11 7 Mark Walsh 11-10 (W P Mullins) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Romeo Coolio (GB), 7-2 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 6-1 Salvator Mundi (FR), 12-1 Diva Luna (IRE), 16-1 Jet To Vegas (IRE), 33-1 Royal Infantry (IRE), 40-1 Karbau (FR), 50-1 Rubber Ball (GB), 100-1 Blues Singer (GB), Joltin N Jiving (IRE)

Third in last month’s Supreme, a race which certainly looked up to standard, ROMEO COOLIO is the standout on form and he can record a second Grade 1 success. The ﬂy in the ointment could be the improving Tripoli Flyer who arrives on the back of a hat-trick and could be fresher than some of his rivals having bypassed the Cheltenham Festival. Fifth in the Supreme, Salvator Mundi is consistent, and he can ﬁll the frame.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROMEO

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COOLIO 2.TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) 3.SALVATOR MUNDI (FR)

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4212, 2nd £2106, 3rd £1053, 4th £526, 5th £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Cox (28 wins from 107 runners, 26%) runs MISS SHOW OFF TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Darryll Holland (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs GRACE ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: POP STAR trained by A Haynes, TOURIST trained by R Cowell, REGAL ENVOY trained by W Knight, GRACE ANGEL trained by D Holland, JACQUELINA trained by P McEntee, all Newmarket, 155 miles.

REGAL ENVOY proved be er than ever when successful at Chelmsford on his ﬁnal outing last year, scoring with a bit in hand from one who won his next 2 starts, so he could be capable of landing the hat-trick on his reappearance. Tourist also won on his last start of 2024 and could be the main danger making his stable debut, with Miss Show Oﬀ also considered.

1 PEPSI CAT (IRE) (196) 514050- CD 6 9-10 (7)

B m Tamayuz - Music Pearl (IRE) Dougie Costello

Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley

B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

TIMEFORM VIEWWonatrioofhandicapslastyear,withlatestsuccessatNewmarketinMay.Toughaskwhen111/2lengthslastof13 to Star of Lady M in listed race at Ayr (5.5f, good to ﬁrm, 66/1) in September, so she could fare be er on return. TFRHHHII BHA86

2 GRACE ANGEL (GB) (23) 155-550 D 5 9-9 (8)

B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Sparkle Jason Watson

Harraton Court Stables Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket

ORS Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWAsgoodaseverwhenwinningatYarmouth inSeptemberbuthasn’tgoneonfromthateﬀortsince,lastof 9 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 23 days ago. Remains 3lb above her last winning mark. TFRHHIII BHA85

3 REGAL ENVOY (IRE) (146) 602611- CD

6 9-8 (5)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Regina Brandon Wilkie (5) Oakman Racing Club William Knight, Newmarket Coseda Ltd Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORMVIEWFourwinsfrom11runslastyear,makingitback-to-backvictorieswithacosysuccessin10-runnerhandicap (8/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) in November. Can make a bold bid for the hat-trick on his return. TFRHHHHH BHA84

4 MISS SHOW OFF (GB) (195) 241/40-

4 9-5 (4)

Gr f Showcasing - Greach (IRE) David Probert

Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney Clive Cox, Hungerford Whitsbury Manor Stud Norman Court Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-racedwinner.After14monthsoﬀ,shapedpromisinglywhenfourthinhandicapatSandown(5f)lastsummer, but not in the same form when eighth of 11 at Newmarket (6f, good, 7/1) next time Remains capable of be er TFRHHHHI BHA81

5 JACQUELINA (IRE) (172) 112100- D

B m Heeraat (IRE) - Springstride

6 9-4 (9)

Grace McEntee

Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Nicola Kent Tallon International Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWSixwinsfrom17runslastyear.However,after4monthsoffshefinishedwellheldonfinal2outingsofthecampaign, last of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 25/1) in October. Needs to get back on the up on reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA80

6 POP STAR (IRE) (155) 000501- C D

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE)

Gary Allsopp and A Haynes

5 9-4 (2)

Kieran O’Neill

Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Pier House Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Best eﬀort of the season when scoring by 4 lengths in 8-runner handicap at this course (5.7f, soft, 6/1) in October, but more needed on return having been raised 10lb for that success TFRHHHII BHA80

7 TOURIST (GB) (223) 241251-

B g Zoustar (AUS) - Ainippe (IRE)

4 9-4 (3)

Sean Levey

Mr Malih L. Al Basti Robert Cowell, Newmarket The Ainippe Partnership Al Basti Equiworld

TIMEFORM VIEW Oﬀ the mark at Doncaster last July and doubled his tally in dominant fashion when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, soft, 7/1) the following month Has since left Hilal Kobeissi but he’s respected on his reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA80

1-2-3: 1.REGAL

(IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 CONNIE’S ROSE (GB) (155) 315000- CD 6 8-10 (6)

B m Adaay (IRE) - Sing So Sweetly

Paul & Ann de Weck

A. S. Denniﬀ

Finley Marsh

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timeslastyear,includingatChepstowinSeptember,butendedtheseasononalow-keynote,131/4lengths last of 8 to Pop Star in handicap at this course (5.7f, soft, 12/1) in October. Has had wind op ahead of return. TFRHHIII BHA72

9 SO SMART (IRE) (162) 413430- CD 6 8-5 (1)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE)

Tyler Heard THE NOT SO SMART PARTNERSHIP

Ballyhane Stud

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at this C&D and Chepstow last summer However, ran poorly on his ﬁnal start, carrying his head awkwardly when last of 8 in handicap at NoŸngham (5f, heavy, 11/1) in October. Oﬀ 5 months. TFRHHIII BHA67

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note:

CONNIE’S ROSE: Following its run on 31/10/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. SO SMART: Following its run on 24/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Regal Envoy (IRE), 7-2 Pop Star (IRE), 4-1 Tourist (GB), 13-2 Miss Show Oﬀ (GB), 11-1 Pepsi Cat (IRE), 14-1 Grace Angel (GB), 18-1 So Smart (IRE), 22-1 Connie’s Rose (GB), 28-1 Jacquelina (IRE)

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(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000

Owners Prize Money 1st £107400, 2nd £44200, 3rd £22100, 4th £11050. (Penalty Value £140325)

colours no horse

1 EL FABIOLO (FR) (34) 11P2-F2 BF

age st-lb

8 11-10

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sainte Mante (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Francis Dunn

The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhowassuccessfulonﬁrst6startsoverfences,includingtheArkleatCheltenhamin2023(Jonbonsecond).Startedlasttermwith abangbutnotsoconvincingsince,fallingonreturnandbeatenatshortoddsinNavanGr 2lastmonth.Needstokeeptheerrorsatbay TFRHHHII BHA170

2 JONBON (FR) (23) 11-1112 CD BF 9 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotﬁ Kohli TIMEFORMVIEWTop-class,wonderfullyconsistentchaserwhoisunbeatenhereandaddedanotherGrade1tohishaulwhenlandingtheClarenceHouseindominant styleatAscot(16.7f)inJanuary Rarejumpinglapsewhenrunner-upinChampionChaselatestbutfanciedtogaincompensationhere. TFRHHHHH BHA169

3 MATATA (IRE) (55) 0-21213 BF

7 11-10

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Wattrey J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B David Commins The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWHeadstrongsortbutthathasn’tstoppedhimimprovingthisterm,postingahigh-classperformanceundertopweightwhenlandinghandicapat Windsor(2m)inJanuary RanrespectablywithoutquitereplicatingthatwhenthirdinGameSpiritChaselatestbutthisasksevenmore. TFRHHIII BHA161

4 PROTEKTORAT (FR) (22) 13-6214 CD

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR)

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

10 11-10

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwhogainedathirdGr1victoryinlastseason’sRyanairChaseattheFestival.Holdingformwellthisterm,albeitnotthreatening toretainhiscrownwhenfourthlastmonth.SolidthirdbehindJonboninthis12monthsagobutlikelysetforminorhonoursagain. TFRHHHII BHA166

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: JONBON (FR) 8 11 10 Nico de Boinville 11-10 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

JONBON: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Jonbon (FR), 4-1 El Fabiolo (FR), 11-2 Protektorat (FR), 25-1 Matata (IRE)

Unbeaten in 3 previous visits here (including this race 12 months ago), JONBON found a rare jumping lapse proving costly when runner-up in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham 23 days ago. A wonderfully consistent sort, Nicky Henderson’s charge is fancied to gain compensation, possibly at the chief expense of old adversary El Fabiolo, who admittedly does arrive with some questions to answer TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JONBON (FR) 2.EL

THE DRAGONBET- BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (31 wins from 304 runners, 10%) runs LA MER GRISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs FREGOLA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROYAL ACCORD trained by S C Williams & KAMEKO SPIRIT trained by D Holland, both Newmarket, 155 miles.

Though KAMEKO SPIRIT is starting to look rather exposed, she has nevertheless been knocking ﬁrmly on the door in all-weather handicaps since the turn of the year and will prove a tough nut to crack here if able to perform to a similar level back on turf Elland Road Girl did well all things considered when fourth at Wolverhampton recently and she is second choice ahead of old rival Royal Accord.

ACCORD

B or Gr f Tasleet - Quench Dolly

William Carson

Mr J Gallagher John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh

Mrs R. J. Gallagher

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in nursery at Lingﬁeld (5f, AW, 40/1). Oﬀ 122 days and, though eased 3lb in the meantime, she will need to improve in order to play a leading role TFRHHIII BHA55

2 ELLAND ROAD GIRL (GB) (17) 540-04 9-7 (3)

B f Charming Thought - Alushta Alﬁe Redman (7)

Victoria Taylor & Family Mike Murphy, Westoning

Chris O’Dowd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, left poorly placed Now 2lb lower and will have a serious chance if able to build on that improved display. TFRHHHHI BHA53

3 ROYAL ACCORD (GB) (17) 5544-05 9-7 (6)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Friendship Is Love Sean Levey

Mr W. Prosser Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Rosyground Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWGoodﬁfthof11inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,7/2)17daysago.Wasn’tfarbehindfourth-placedEllandRoadGirlonthat occasionbuthehadamuchbe ertripthanthela erandwilldowelltoreversethoseplacingsonthesameterms here. TFRHHHII BHA53

4 KAMEKO SPIRIT (GB) (27) 604-322 9-4 (4)

B or Br f Kameko (USA) - Anna Maria

Steve Bradley & Harraton Court Stables

H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds

Jason Watson

Darryll Holland, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW9/2andtonguestraponfor1sttime,goodsecondof8inhandicapatWolverhampton(5.1f)27daysago.Deservesto get her head in front and, if her AW improvement transfers back to turf, this could be the day that she delivers. TFRHHHHH BHA50

5 FREGOLA (GB) (188) 000000-

Ch f Havana Gold (IRE) - Fashion

Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate

Denford Stud Ltd

9-2 (5)

Tyrese Cameron (7)

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEW22/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f), not running on. Oﬀ 6 months and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA48

6 LA MER GRISE (GB) (27) 06-4565

Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Sun’aq (IRE)

LPOG

9-0 (2)

Charles Bishop

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Edward Peary racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, ﬁfth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 27 days ago and others make more appeal. TFRHIIII BHA42

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

LA MER GRISE: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse suﬀered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kameko Spirit (GB), 3-1 Elland Road Girl (GB), 4-1 Royal Accord (GB), 10-1 Fregola (GB), 12-1 Dreambird Dolly (GB), 28-1 La Mer Grise (GB)

1-2-3: 1.KAMEKO SPIRIT 2.ELLAND ROAD GIRL 3.ROYAL

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

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RANDOX SUPPORTING PROSTATE CANCER UK TOPHAM HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (Penalty Value £84195) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ASH TREE MEADOW (FR) (181) 1-01203 BF 9 12-0

Br B g Bonbon Rose (FR) - Alzasca (FR)

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

Keith Donoghue J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate over fences when accounting for 3 rivals (including Gentleman De Mee) in a Grade 3 at Killarney lastspring.However hehasprovedbelowparsinceandfacesastifftaskunderabigweightbackinhandicapcompany TFRHIIII BHA158

2 GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) (34)

U35054 C 9 11-11

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Koeur de Mee (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr A. M. Pommerai, Mme A. Pommerai et al

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser at his best, winner of a Grade 1 novice at this meeting in 2022 and the Dublin Chase at Leopardstown the followingyear Wellbelowhisbestsofarthisseason,though,andrevivalneededonbelatedhandicapdebutinthissphere. TFRHHIII BHA155

3 BLUE LORD

(FR) (48) 03/4-463 10 11-8

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Lorette (FR) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Mrs Joelle Morruzzi & Mrs Raymonde Demai

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedandgenerallybelowparsubsequenttoGrade1successatLeopardstowninDecember2022.Ontheupside,heperformed withcreditwhenthirdintheBetfairAscotChaselasttimeandhismarkforthishandicapbowisapotentiallyhandyone. TFRHHHHH BHA152

4 GA LAW (FR) (22) 2-2205P D

9 11-8

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Jean-Francois Magnien BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWPositivestarttothisseason,runner-upatChepstowinOctoberandagainfoundjustonetoogoodwhenbiddingtorepeathis2022Paddy PowerGoldCupsuccessatCheltenhamthefollowingmonth.Formhasdippedsince,though,andheneedstobounceback. TFRHHIII BHA152

5 JAMES DU BERLAIS (FR) (33) 02-F305 D 9 11-8

Br Ch g Muhtathir - King’s Daughter (FR)

J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Jean-Marc Lucas The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since scoring on debut in this sphere at Fairyhouse back in January 2023 but has posted some solid efforts in big handicapsintheinterim,notleastwhenrunner-upinthisraceoffa1lblowermark12monthsago.Onetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA152

6 FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) (23) 216550 10 11-5

Br B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR)

Gavin Brouder (3) J

O Robcour M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Francois-Marie Cottin & Hubert Barbe

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways in a 23f Punchestown Grade 3 in October but it’s been pretty much downhill all the way since, well held in the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last time. Opposable. TFRHIIII BHA149

7 GINNY’S DESTINY (IRE) (22) 22-P300 D 9 11-4

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dantes Term (IRE)

O Gordon & Su Hall

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicelastterm,winning3onthebounceatCheltenhampriortoﬁnishingsecondinGrade1satthebigspringfestivalsthere andatthiscourse.Notinthesameformsofarthisseason,though,andnowtriedincheekpiecesandatonguestrap. TFRHHIII BHA148

8 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (62) 02P-1P0 C D 10 11-4

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)

O Green Day Racing

B R. McCarthy

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinthe2023OldRoanhereandwentonebetterinthisseason’srenewalofthatGrade2handicap.Notsogoodnext 2startsbuthasedgeddowntoaworkablemarkandwouldn’tbewithouteach-wayhopeiftakingtothesefences. TFRHHIII BHA148

9 SOUL ICON (GB) (28) 224162 BF 8 11-1

Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl

Tom Bellamy J

O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proliﬁc over hurdles and produced much his best effort to date in this sphere when landing a Grade 2 Kempton handicap during the Christmasperiod.Hasn’tmanagedtomatchthatlevelofformin2subsequentstarts,though,andothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA145

10 ELDORADO

ALLEN (FR) (55) P0-2340 11 11-1

Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Hesmeralda (FR)

O J P Romans & Terry Warner

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicaps at Warwick and Cheltenham off a 5lb higher mark on ﬁrst 2 starts of this season. However, he has been foundwantingthelasttwiceandwastailedoffonhissolepreviousrunoverthesefencesinlastyear’sGrandNational. TFRHHIII BHA145

11 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (23) 50-03U2 CD 12 11-0

Br B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip

O Mrs P. A. Ellis

Miss Gina Andrews J

Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverthesefencesinthe2022Foxhuntersandmadetheframeinthesameracein2021and2023.SafelyheldbackhereintheGrand SeftoninNovemberbutlatestsecondintheCrossCountryattheCheltenhamFestivalwasasolideffortandhemeritsrespect TFRHHHII BHA144

12 ADAMANTLY CHOSEN (IRE) (33) 0-00050 8 11-0

Br B g Well Chosen - Sher’s Adamant (IRE)

O Watch This Space Syndicate

B Martin Kenirons

Brian Hayes J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 wins over fences have come in non-handicaps and it’s been a struggle off similar marks to this since he returned to action in December Others preferred.

13 GLENGOULY (FR) (71) 20U-P6U 9 11-0

Br B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR)

O Roaringwater Syndicate

B Mr Patrice Vagne

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’tmanagedtoaddtoThurleschasedebutsuccessbackin2022andhewasoutofcontentionwhenunseatingattheﬁnalfencein theThyestesatGowranlasttime.Conversely,hewouldbeaplayeroffthismarkifreproducingthepickoflastseason’sform. TFR

14 MARBLE SANDS (FR) (41) 16-1325 9 10-13

BHA144

Br Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) Kielan Woods J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa Pragnell S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceasanovicelasttermandaddedtohistallywhentakinga4-runnerlistedcontestatCarlisleinNovember Creditable efforts in a trio of good-quality handicaps since and this 9-y-o is by no means a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA143

15 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (22) 61-423P 10 10-12

Br B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR)

James Bowen J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Evan Hanbury Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 4 of her 17 starts in this sphere. Initial experience of these fences wasn’t a positive one in this race in 2022 (unseatedattheﬁrst)butshehasacquittedherselfwellinbothsubsequentrenewalsandisdangeroustodiscount TFRHHHII BHA142

16 AMIRITE (IRE) (20) 5-20004 D 9 10-12

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Belle Again (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J

O Patrick Hale Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWJustaFairyhousemaidenchasesuccesstohisnamefromadozenstartsoverfencesbutthesuspicionremainsthathehasagoodpotin him,anotionbackedupbyhisgoodsecondinavaluableKilbegganhandicapoffthismarklastsummer Needsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA142

17 GEMIRANDE (FR) (22) 0-11600 D

9 10-11

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the ground running at the start of the season, making all on return at Ascot in November prior to following up in the valuable DecemberGoldCupatCheltenham.However,hisformhasdippedprettybadlysinceandhe’sprobablyworthtakingon. TFRHIIII BHA141

18 BAD (FR) (20) 232F11 6 10-10

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mr D. P. Howden

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedratherfrustratingpriortohisreadybreakthroughsuccessoverfencesatKempton(20.5f,good)inFebruary.Struckagainoff 9lbhighermarkoverthesameC&Dlastmonthbut,havinggoneupanother6lbsince,henowhasmoreonhisplate. TFRHHIII BHA140

19 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (24) UP-1520 9 10-8

Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR)

O Syders & Burkes

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr Georges Lacombe Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenoutpointingGaLawonreturnatChepstowinOctoberandhadafewofthesebehindwhengoingcloseatCheltenham onpenultimatestart Staminapossiblystretcheduppedto25ftherelasttimeandcouldhaveasaybackdownintriphere. TFRHHHII BHA138

20 MARS HARPER (GB) (22) 520044

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE)

O Pioneer Racing

B Mr Dermot Rogers

9 10-8

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofjust2ofhis26chasestartsandlatestsuccesswasbackin2023.Thatsaid,heperformedwithgreatcreditwhenputtingingoodlate worktoﬁnishfourthof20inthePlateatlastmonth’sCheltenhamFestivalandareproductionofthatwouldgivehimachance. TFRHHIII BHA138

21 THE KING OF PRS (IRE) (23) F4-2310 7 10-8

Br B g Dansant - Sweet Youghal Bay (IRE)

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

O Mr Damien Dillon Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B J. P. Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Has resumed in good order this season, close up in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown in November/December prior to landing a goodpotbackattheformercourseinJanuary Possibilitiesifabletoshrugofflastmonth’slow-keydisplayattheCheltenhamFestival. TFRHHIII BHA138

22 THE GOFFER (IRE) (23) 0P0054

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE)

D

8 10-7

Danny Gilligan J

O Mr Allan Snow Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Joseph O’Rahilly Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’sbeenmorethan2yearssincehelastgothisheadinfrontbuthedidn’trunbadlyinlastseason’sGrandNationalhere andwarmedupforthiswithacreditableeffortintheCrossCountryatCheltenhamlastmonth.Couldn’truleout TFR

23 DREAL DEAL (IRE) (26) 24563P D

10 10-7

Br B g Arvico (FR) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) J

O Mr Mark Devlin John McConnell, Ireland T

B Ballymorisheen Stables

TIMEFORMVIEW Strucktwiceoverfenceslastspringandperformedabovemarketexpectationswhenthirdinthe9-runnerGalwayhandicapwon bySaintRoilastAugust PulleduponﬁrstappearancesinceatMarketRasen,though,andlikelytoﬁndthistoocompetitive. TFRHIIII BHA137

24 SHANTREUSSE (IRE) (34) 20-3F02

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Shocona (IRE)

9 10-6

Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Mr Anthony Head Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Ben McCabe

TIMEFORM VIEW Record stands at 0-12 over fences but produced one of his better efforts when runner-up in a listed handicap at Navan last month. Would’ve ﬁnishedcloserthanhedidwhenseventhof30inthisracelastyearbutforamistakeattheﬁfth-lastandhe’saneach-waycandidate. TFRHHHII BHA136

25 JETOILE (IRE) (20) 0P602P C

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE)

10 10-6

Freddie Mitchell (5) J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Patricia Prenderville

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheOldRoanontheMildmayCoursehereinOctober2023andsignedofflasttermwithagoodeffortinavaluable Punchestownhandicap.However,majorityofwhathe’sshownsofarthisseasonleaveshimwithafairbittoﬁnd. TFRHIIII BHA

26 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (33) 21-34P1

Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle

O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley

B David G. Ford

8 10-5

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Henry Daly, Ludlow T

Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Backtoformwhennarrowlytakinga21/2mHuntingdonlastmonth,followinguphisvictoryinthesamerace 12 months earlier 4lb rise isn’t the end of the world by any means but this is a tougher assignment

27 LISNAMULT LAD (IRE) (62) 441FP5 D 8 10-5

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Royal Stream (IRE)

O Matthew Rogers

B Peter Deane

Jonathan Burke J

Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWDeliveredagoodroundofjumpingwhenscoringatCheltenhamduringtheautumnand,havingfailedtocompleteonhis next2starts,hegotbackontracktoanextentwhenﬁfthof14atLeopardstownsince.Still,otherslookstrongerhere. TFRHHIII BHA135

28 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (23) 4P-1230 8 10-3

Br B g Westerner - Beneﬁcial Breeze (IRE)

O Swanee River Partnership

Sean Bowen J

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Longrove Stud Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed ingoodorderon theback ofa windop thisseason, winningwell onreturnat CarlisleinOctoberandsecond in theArkleTrialatCheltenhamnexttime.Noshowlast2starts,though,andnowﬁndshimselfwithapointtoprove. TFRHIIII BHA133

29 ESCARIA TEN (FR) (23) P0-P440 11 10-3

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR)

O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd

James Best J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-handicapped judged on form from a few seasons back and has a couple of respectable efforts under his belt this season. Onthedownside,hewasputinhisplaceintheCrossCountryattheCheltenhamFestivallasttimeandnowtriedinavisor TFRHIIII BHA133

30 EXCELLO (FR) (27) P-22304 D

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR)

O Mrs Angela Yeoman

B Ecurie Sagara

6 10-2

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwholookedgoodwhenwinningasmall-ﬁeldgraduationchaseatAscotlastterm.Campaignedprimarilyoverhurdlesthisseason beforearespectableeffortwhenfourthbackinthissphereatSandown.Claimsiftheﬁrst-timecheekpieceshelpekeoutabitmore. TFRHHIII BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 30 2024: ARIZONA CARDINAL 8 10 10 Ciaran Gethings 20-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 24 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 29. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 30. Blinkers worn by No. 18, 26. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 12, 15, 20, 24, 25, 27.

Stewards Note:

FANTASTIC LADY: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

JETOILE: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 10-1 James du Berlais (FR), 11-1 Blue Lord (FR), 14-1 Glengouly (FR), Bad (FR), 16-1 Latenightpass (GB), Amirite (IRE), The Goffer (IRE), 18-1 Marble Sands (FR), Shantreusse (IRE), 22-1 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE), Fantastic Lady (FR), Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 25-1 Excello (FR), 28-1 Mars Harper (GB), 33-1 Soul Icon (GB), Lounge Lizard (GB), 40-1 Gentleman de Mee (FR), Ga Law (FR), Minella Drama (IRE), Eldorado Allen (FR), The King of Prs (IRE), Lisnamult Lad (IRE), 50-1 Ash Tree Meadow (FR), 66-1 Adamantly Chosen (IRE), Gemirande (FR), Jetoile (IRE), 100-1 Escaria Ten (FR), 150-1 French Dynamite (FR), Western Zephyr (IRE), 200-1 Dreal Deal (IRE)

Paul Townend’s decision to partner BLUE LORD ahead of last year’s runner-up James du Berlais looks signiﬁcant and the 10-y-o is taken to make a belated winning handicap debut in this sphere off an attractive mark. It could be a clean sweep for the Irish, with The Goffer third on the list ahead of Amirite. Fantastic Lady could prove to be the pick of the British-trained runners, while Grandeur d’Ame and Latenightpass also make each-way appeal.

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ABOUT ONE MILE ÕABT 8FÃ FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE 8 PLACES ON THE NATIONAL WITH DRAGONBET RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4352, 2nd £2176, 3rd £1088, 4th £544. (Penalty Value £5508) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (18 wins from 128 runners, 14%) runs GENNADIUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs GENNADIUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: TEROOMM trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 155 miles.

Having shaped like a sure-fire future winner when fourth in a 7f Kempton maiden late last year, TEROOMM gets the nod. The Iffraaj colt is open to improvement and this step up to a mile will surely help given the good late work he put in at Kempton. High On Hope is also likely to benefit from moving up to this trip on the back of his solid second in a 7f Southwell handicap and he is feared most ahead of Gennadius, who chased home an exciting Godolphin colt in Opera Ballo on debut at Kempton.

B g Cappella Sansevero - Sarangoo

Brandon Wilkie (5) West Country & Wales Racing

Malcolm Saunders

Ben Lund, Bridgwater

TIMEFORM VIEW Cappella Sansevero gelding Dam 5f-7f winner Sports a hood on this belated debut and probably best watched this time, unless the beŸng suggests otherwise TFRHIIII BHA-

2 RETETI (GB) (220) (2lb)

B g Sixties Icon - Siri

5 10-0 (6)

Charles Bishop

Tusk Racing Sheena West, Lewes

G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd

Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, third of 5 in bumper at Stra ord (16.3f, good when last seen 7 months ago. Evidently there is ability there be’s oposable all the same now switched to the Flat. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 GOOD EYE (IRE) (65) 3

B f Expert Eye - Positive Vibration (IRE)

The Upt North Darn South Syndicate

4 9-11 (2)

William Carson

Bill Turner, Sherborne Ringfort Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced ﬁlly on Flat. 12/1, third of 6 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on Flat debut 65 days ago. Down in trip on this debut for new yard and will need to step up if she’s to play a leading role. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 GENNADIUS (GB) (65) 2

B c Ulysses (IRE) - Gemina (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXIII

3 9-1 (1)

Sean Levey

Richard Hannon, Marlborough Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden Ta ersalls

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Second of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 4/1) on debut 65 days ago, no match for winner Open to improvement and it’ll be no surprise whatsoever if he’s in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA-

5 HIGH ON HOPE (GB) (20) 23250-2

3 9-1 (4)

B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Daring Day Pierre-Louis Jamin

J Bromﬁeld & The Mustard Tom Dascombe, Lambourn Whitsbury Manor Stud ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful gelding. Good second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 20 days ago. The one to beat TFRHHHHI BHA78

6 TEROOMM (IRE) (135) 4-

3 9-1 (8)

Ch c Iﬀraaj - Salayel Aidan Keeley Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Fourth of 12 in maiden (11/2) at Kempton (7f) on debut in November, nearest ﬁnish Extra furlong here will help and this well-bred colt looks sure to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 PAPA OSCAR (GB) (22) (2lb) 64

3 8-13 (9)

B g Expert Eye - Kilo Alpha Finley Marsh

Juddmonte Harry Charlton, Beckhampton

Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced gelding Fourth of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 SOFIAN (IRE) (195) (2lb) 0400- 3 8-13 (3)

B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Co on Camera (IRE)

SAS Logistics Contracts Ltd Nikki Evans

Gina Mangan

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Oghill House Stud Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding Last of 10 in nursery at Chester (7f, soft, 28/1). Oﬀ 6 months and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA67

9 HAVANA TOBOUGGALOO (GB) (-) (2lb) 3 8-8 (5)

B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Tobouggaloo

Dr G. S. Plastow

Kieran O’Neill

Stuart Ki ow, Cullompton

Dr G. S. Plastow Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Gold ﬁlly. Dam, 1 1/2m winner, also won in bumpers, half-sister to useful sprinter Rash Judgement. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers and she’s probably one for another day. TFRHIIII BHA-

2024: VOLTO DI MEDUSA (IRE) 3 9 0 Callum Shepherd 9-2 (Rae Guest) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 1, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Teroomm (IRE), 2-1 High On Hope (GB), 9-2 Gennadius (GB), 12-1 Papa Oscar (GB), 25-1 Reteti (GB), 40-1 Good Eye (IRE), 50-1 Soﬁan (IRE), 66-1 Havana Tobouggaloo (GB), 80-1 George Sansevero (GB)

RESULT:

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(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

1 ARGENTO BOY (IRE) (21) 0-62P10

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Backaway (IRE)

O Mrs Audrey Turley

6 11-8

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Victor Connolly TIMEFORMVIEWDebutbumperwinnerwhowastednotimegettingbackontrackwheneasilylandingtheoddsin23.3fPunchestownmaiden inFebruary However waswellheldtakingasigniﬁcantstepupingradeintheSpaattheFestival3weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA137

2 BATTLE BORN LAD (GB)

(48) 32-311

Br B g Califet (FR) - Cute N You Know It

O J Saxby, M Simmons & G Yalbur

B John & Jonathan Saxby

6 11-8

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWJustfairformwhenplacedall3startsinbumpersbuthasalreadysurpassedthatforminjust2startsoverhurdles,followingup hisHexhamnovicewininHaydockGrade2(24.3f)inFebruary,havingrunofrace.Opentofurtherimprovement TFRHHHII BHA

3 CALIFET EN VOL (IRE) (57) 23-121

Br Br g Califet (FR) - Mallards In Flight (IRE)

O McNeill Family & Stone Family

B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan

6 11-8

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped encouragingly sole outing in bumpers and looked a smart prospect when bolting on Kempton hurdle debut Second to subsequent Grade1winerTheNewLionintheChallowbeforedoingwelltoresumewinningwaysintheSidneyBanks(19.6f).Stepuptosuretosuit TFRHHHHH BHA137

4 CREST OF FORTUNE (GB) (27) 5-12221

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ravello Bay

5 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Crest Racing VI Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Crest Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW BumperwinnerwhomadeawinningstartoverhurdlesatFfosLas.Deﬁedapenaltyafterafewshort-priced reversals in 5-runner event at Ayr (20.4f) last month but looks vulnerable stepping up to this level. TFRHHIII BHA125

5 JACOB’S LADDER (IRE) (40) 210511 6 11-8

Br B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE)

Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Gareth Adair

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhostruckatthesecondtimeofaskingoverhurdlesin4-runnerNavanmaiden(20f,soft)inJanuary Relishedtheemphasison staminaashefollowedupinahighergradeatNaas(20f)sinceandislikelytoprogressfurthernowuppedto3m.Leadingcontender TFRHHHHI BHA138

JET BLUE (FR) (21) 3-31210

6 11-8

Br B g Martaline - Blue Beryl (FR) J

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall D. Cottin, France T

NON-RUNNER

B Neustrian Associates & Haras de Montaigu TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulFrenchhurdlerwhobaggedathirdsuccessonhisﬁrstoutingforDavidCottininGrade2noviceatCheltenhaminDecember.Notinthe sameformintheAlbertBartlettattheFestivallasttimebutprobablywasn’thelpedbybeingtightontheinsideastheﬁeldbunched2out TFRHHHII BHA140

7 JULIUS DES

PICTONS

(FR) (54) 22-2113 6 11-8

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Visga des Pictons (FR)

O The Footie Partnership

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B SCEA Marais des Pictons BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who has advanced his form for his current handler, landing novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f) and Chepstow (2m) inDecember Shapedwellwhenthirdof6inanExeterlistedevent(16.7f)sinceandisworthatryatthisappreciablylongertrip. TFRHHHII BHA127

8 JUPITER DES MOTTES (FR) (27) 1-12 BF 6 11-8

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Pour Toi Georges (FR)

Patrick Wadge J

O Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectinwinninghisonlyoutinginbumpersforNickyRichardsanddidsoagaininmakingasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesupped intripatNewcastle(20.3f)10monthslater.LosthisunbeatenrecordwhenturnedoveratcrampedoddsatAyrsinceandthisabigask. TFRHHIII BHA121

9 KING OF ANSWERS (IRE) (20) 623-614 BF 6 11-8

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Queen of Questions (IRE)

O Claymore Racing - King Of Answers

Craig Nichol J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Denis Hoban Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Claymore Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointrunner-upwhowasthirdatBangoronlystartinbumpersandprovedadifferentpropositiontoonhurdlingdebutwhenwinningmaiden atNewcastle(20.3f)inFebruary However,onlymodestunderapenaltyatUttoxeterandlookssetsforastruggleupmarkedlyinclass. TFRHIIII BHA124

10 LAGANHILL (GB) (34) 110

Br B g Kayf Tara - No Pushover

7 11-8

Stan Sheppard J

O The Fast Cast Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B R. F. and S. D. Knipe

Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWTooksometimetomakeittothetrackbutlookedagoodprospectwhenwinning2mnovicehurdlesatHaydockandBangoronhisﬁrst2starts.However, foundthestepupingrade/lesstestinggroundthanpreviouslyashocktothesystematKelsosinceandfacedanotherstifftaskhere. TFRHHIII BHA125

11 MINELLA RESCUE (IRE)

(16) 43-1423 7 11-8

Br B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWDualbumperwinnerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdlesin23/4mStratfordnoviceinMay Hasshownsimilarformindefeatsince,including whennotseentobesteffectinasteadily-runaffaironhandicapdebutatHaydockonmostrecentouting,buthaslotstoﬁndatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA121

12 MISTER MEGGIT (IRE)

(146) 110-1 C 7 11-8

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Miss Garbo (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Thomas Foy Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedverygoodwhenwinningﬁrst2bumpers.SufferedinterferencewhenwellbeateninaGrade2bumperherelastspringbutmade awinninghurdlingdebutinstylishfashionbackatthisvenueintheautumn.Notseensincebutseemssuretogoontobetterthings. TFRHHHHI BHA-

13 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (48) 61-1122 BF

Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Sea Rocket (IRE)

O Youneverknow

B Mr Dean Sinnott

5 11-8

Tom Bellamy J

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhocreatedgoodimpressionwhenwinningmaidenatDoncasterandnoviceatSouthwellfirst2startsoverhurdles.Narrowlydenied inRiverDonatDoncaster(24.4f)beforefindingBattleBornLadtoogoodinasimilareventatHaydock.Needsmoreinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA134

14 WESTERN

KNIGHT

(IRE) (69) 2/0-112U 6 11-8

Br B g Westerner - Milford Maggie (IRE)

O The Wychwood Partnership

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Noel O’Connor Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOvercameinexperiencetowinnovicehurdlesatUttoxeterandAscotbeforeﬁnishingsecondinGrade2noviceatCheltenham(3m). However,wasbeatenwhenunseatinghisriderinRiverDonatDoncasteronmostrecentoutingandthisiseventougher. TFRHHIII BHA132

15 FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB) (22) 11-1311 6 11-1

Br B m Postponed (IRE) - Familliarity

O Mrs N. Galvin

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Meon Valley Stud Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulinbumpersandgotoffthemarkoverhurdlesatthesecondattemptinworkmanlikefashioninmaidenatPunchestown (20.1f,heavy,6/4)inFebruary FollowedupinGrade3atLimerick(22.7f)sinceandopentofurtherimprovement TFRHHHHI BHA140

16 HOLLOWAY QUEEN (IRE) (50) 2-114 BF 5 11-1

Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Holloden (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Unique Financial Racing Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Victor Connolly Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW £180,000 buy after ﬁnishing second in a point and made a promising start to Rules career, winning Lingﬁeld maiden in November and Haydock listed novice(19f,heavy)inDecember BelowexpectationsinGrade2JaneSeymourlasttimeandneedstoresumeherprogressnowuppedto3m. TFRHHHII BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: DANCING CITY (FR) 7 11 8 P Townend 4-1 (W P Mullins) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 13.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE), 5-1 Califet En Vol (IRE), 6-1 Mister Meggit (IRE), 13-2 Familiar Dreams (GB), 17-2 Battle Born Lad (GB), 25-1 Argento Boy (IRE), Julius des Pictons (FR), Moon Rocket (IRE), 28-1 Holloway Queen (IRE), 40-1 Crest of Fortune (GB), 50-1 Western Knight (IRE), 66-1 Jupiter des Mottes (FR), Laganhill (GB), 100-1 Minella Rescue (IRE), 150-1 King of Answers (IRE)

CALIFET EN VOL finished with a notable late flourish to come out on top over an inadequate test in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon and, with his previous second to The New Lion reading extremely well in light of that one’s Cheltenham Festival exploits, Nicky Henderson’s 6-y-o makes plenty of appeal now stepping up to 3m. There’s surely more to come from Grade 3 winner Jacob’s Ladder on his first try at a staying trip, with Mister Meggit another to note following his stylish win in the autumn. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CALIFET EN

PLAY SMARTER

THE ON COURSE VALUES ONLINE DRAGONBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Wintle (26 wins from 153 runners, 17%) runs SOI DAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs OUTRACE

WEIGHTWATCHER: OUTRACE won oﬀ a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 8lb to 61. LONGEST TRAVELLER: THAT’S FOR SURE trained by M Keady, Newmarket, 155 miles.

A chance is taken on MONKS MEAD, who ended last year on a low-key note but his four previous visits to this track have all resulted in good eﬀorts and he resumes from a break on an a ractive mark. Soi Dao has also performed with credit in two runs here and, having returned to form when fourth over 9.5f at Wolverhampton last time, she will be a threat, particularly if allowed her own way out in front. King of Speed also has claims, while Outrace is capable of playing a part if on-song.

1 KING OF SPEED (IRE) (17) 6-62165 6

B g Acclamation - Music And Dance Jonny Peate

Mrs C. Loughnane Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in February Respectable ﬁfth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/2) 17 days ago. Enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA62

2 DARVEL (IRE) (155) 130405- CD

7 9-9 (3)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Anthem Alexander (IRE) David Probert

Howard and Shirley Symonds Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke

Mountarmstrong Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Below form ﬁfth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/1) Oﬀ 155 days Wouldn’t be without a chance if he were to put his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA62

3 THAT’S FOR SURE (IRE) (7) 00-0035

B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Vulnicura (IRE)

Pompey Ventures 15

4 9-9 (11)

Pierre-Louis Jamin

Michael Keady, Newmarket

Tally-Ho Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago, ﬁnishing with running left Cheekpieces on 1st time and this 4-y-o is an each-way player. TFRHHHII BHA62 (-2)

4 MY AMBITION (IRE) (218) 002140- CD

Ch g Galileo Gold - Rise Up Lotus (IRE)

The Harrow Racing Club

Tally-Ho Stud

6 9-8 (9)

Rob Hornby

Denis Coakley, West Ilsley

Denis Coakley Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner Thirteenthof14inhandicap(22/1)atNewbury(8f,goodtoﬁrm)whenlastseen 7 months ago. His record when fresh suggests that this may not be the day to lend him support. TFRHHIII BHA61

5 OUTRACE (IRE) (27) 0120-00 CD

Ch h Camacho - Trace of Scent (IRE)

Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate

Mary F. Fogarty

5 9-8 (4)

Tyrese Cameron (7)

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 18/1) 27 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and could have a say if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA61

6 SOI DAO (IRE) (24) 0025-04 D

B m Twilight Son - Home Cummins (IRE)

Mr C G Major

9-7 (7)

Finley Marsh

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Tally-Ho Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2024.66/1,creditablefourthinhandicapatWolverhampton(9.5f)24daysago,havingrunofrace Placepossibilitiesifabletobuildonthatreturnedtoa venuewhereshehasperformedwellonbothpreviousvisits. TFRHHHHI BHA60

7 JOHNJAY (GB) (134) 064330- CD

5 9-6 (5)

B g Sixties Icon - Jersey Breeze (IRE) Lewis Edmunds

Mrs Susan Bunney Roger Teal, Lambourn

Susan Bunney Norman Court Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Lingﬁeld (10f, AW). Oﬀ 134 days and others are more persuasive on this occasion. TFRHHIII BHA59

1-2-3: 1.MONKS MEAD 2.SOI DAO (IRE) 3.KING OF SPEED (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 MONKS MEAD (GB) (162) 263000- D 4 9-4 (1)

Gr g Outstrip - Abbotsﬁeld (IRE)

Rowdown Racing Partnership

George Bass (3)

Mark Usher, Lambourn

Llety Farms Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2023 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on ﬁnal run of 2024. Gelded since and he’s on a good mark if on-song following a break TFRHHHHH BHA57

9 EXPECTO (IRE) (296) 0/04453- D

B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Showcard

Mr Ronald Davies & Mrs Candida Davies

JC Bloodstock Limited

4 9-4 (13)

Sean Levey

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good to firm), well positioned. Off 9 months ahead of this debut for new yard and likel to find one or two too good TFRHHIII BHA57

10 BAYNOONA (IRE) (144) 300005- 4 9-2 (10)

B f Oasis Dream - Happy Hiker (IRE)

Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner

Rhys Clu erbuck

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 144 days Significantly back up in trip and others look stronger. TFRHIIII BHA55

11 VILLALOBOS (IRE) (47) 40-0104 D 6 9-1 (2)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Swift Acclaim (IRE)

Mr P T Newell

Mrs Alison Lewis

Adam Farragher

Simon Hodgson, Hook

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in January. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Lingﬁeld (10f, AW) 47 days ago. Visor back on and not without each-way hope back on turf TFRHHHII BHA54

12 TOO MUCH TREVOR (GB) (171) 530005- 4 9-0 (6)

Br g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Walk On Bye (IRE)

Kieran O’Neill

Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd

Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Yarmouth (8f, soft). Oﬀ 171 days ahead of this yard debut and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA53

13 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (14) 660 7 9-0 (8)

B g Mount Nelson - So Blissful (IRE)

Jason Watson

Songsters Two Harriet Dickin, Midford

Niall McGrady Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden on Flat Last of 10 in novice (500/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 14 days ago. Big step forward needed on this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA53

14 ALYARA (GB) (11) 460030 D 7 8-9 (14)

Br m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross

Gina Mangan

Lynn Cullimore Pete Ponting Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wo on-Under-Edge Bartisan Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA48

2024: HAVANA GOLDRUSH 5 8 8 Shariq Mohd 9-1 (J S Moore) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 12.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 8.

Stewards Note:

KING OF SPEED: Following its run on 18/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

ALYARA: Following its run on 24/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 King of Speed (IRE), 7-1 Soi Dao (IRE), 8-1 That’s For Sure (IRE), 17-2 Darvel (IRE), 9-1 Villalobos (IRE), 10-1 Expecto (IRE), 11-1 Monks Mead (GB), 12-1 My Ambition (IRE), 14-1 Outrace (IRE), Johnjay (GB), 28-1 Alyara (GB), 33-1 Too Much Trevor (GB), 50-1 Baynoona (IRE), 300-1 Admiral Fitz (IRE)

RESULT:

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HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ AND AMATEUR RIDERS’ RACE) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19640, 2nd £9820, 3rd £4910, 4th £2455, 5th £1225, 6th £615, 7th £305, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25720) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 LUMP SUM (FR) (27) 5-12420 D 7 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR)

Mr William Biddick J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedagaintomakeawinningreturnintheWelshChampionHurdleatFfosLas.EvenbetterformwhenchasinghomeSirGinointheFightingFifthnexttime andsmarthandicapperformancewhensecondinWilliamHillHurdleatNewburyinFebruary Typetobouncebackfromrarebelow-parrunlatest TFRHHHII BHA147

2 FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (55) 20-F61P

Br B g Iffraaj - Estiqaama (USA)

O Mr T. P. Radford

D 6 11-4

Callum Pritchard (5) J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWBuilton2encouragingrunsinNovemberwhenwinningavaluable2mhandicapatAscotjustbeforeChristmas.Turnedinalethargic effortintheWilliamHillHurdleatNewburysinceandsubsequentlyfoundtohavebeensufferingfromanirregularheartbeat TFRHHHII BHA137

ALNILAM

(FR) (34) 1-02212 D 6 11-3

Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA)

O Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri

Beau Morgan (5) J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdlewinnerwhoshapedverywellwhensecondof18inMorebattleatKelso(2m,goodtosoft)34daysago,travelling powerfullyandhittingthefrontagoodwayoutinastrongly-runrace.Nudgedup3lbbutcouldstillbeonagoodmark. TFR

4 CELTIC DINO (FR) (41) 31-1143 D

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR)

6 10-13

Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

TIMEFORMVIEW Dualbumperwinnerwhowonhisﬁrst2outingsoverhurdles.Hasn’thadtoimprovetoreachtheframe in a couple of Graded events since but still brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA132

5 KINGS HILL (IRE) (41) 32300P D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Made For A Reason (IRE)

O PNT Partnership

B John & Jimmy Lawler

6 10-13

Jack G. Gilligan (5) J

Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Has struggled this winter but the fact he ran well in a couple of handicap hurdles last spring provides hope for a revival back from 6 weeks off. TFRHHHII BHA132

6 WASHINGTON (GB) (55) 3/0P-110 D

Br Br g Westerner - Present Leader

O Syders & Burkes

9 10-12

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Jeremy MacTaggart OLBG S TIMEFORM VIEWImproverforthisnewyardafterwindsurgery,landing2mhandicapsatChepstowandFairyhouse(valuableevent)towardstheendof2024. WinningruncametoahaltwhendowntheﬁeldintheWilliamHillHurdleatNewburybutnoshockwerehetobouncestraightback. TFRHHHII BHA131

7 GRIMAUD (FR) (27) 3321 D

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Garance (FR)

O Mr David L’Estrange

5 10-11

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Haras D’Etreham & Riviera Equine Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerandsimilarformoverhurdles,placingonﬁrst3attemptsbeforemakingitfourthtimelucky in 2m Gowran maiden last month. Respected handicap hurdle newcomer from a top Irish stable. TFRHHHHI BHA130

8 SLUGGER (GB) (34) 4-51114 D 6 10-10

Br B g Ocovango - Dolly Boru

Mr Finian Maguire J

O Fight club Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Paul S Davies

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked much more straightforward for new yard, completing a hat-trick at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day Winning run endedwhenfourthinMorebattleatKelsolatestbutdeservescreditfordoingbestofthoseriddenclosetoastrongpace. TFRHHHHI BHA129

9 MOON CHIME (GB) (25) 311-431 D

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bella (FR)

7 10-8

Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3) J

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B Peel Bloodstock Pragnell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed maiden/novice hurdles last term and has made steady progress in handicaps this time round, proving suited by a return to a left-handedtrackwheneasilyaccountingfor6rivalsatStratford(2m)lastmonth.Raised11lbbuthecouldeasilyhavemoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA127

10 MANUELITO (GB) (14) 1-1P021 D

Br B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

5 10-7

Patrick Wadge J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop

Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won maiden and hurdles for David Pipe last spring and back to form for new yard this spring, making all in 2m Newbury handicap 14 days ago. 4lb higher in a deeper race now TFRHHHII BHA126

11 LARIO (GER) (34) 330-322 D

Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Larmina (FR)

O OLBG Racing Club

6 10-6

Mr J. L. Gleeson (3) J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Mrs U. Imm OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwinnerforAnthonyCharltonlastwinterandplacedinall3handicapstartsforHarryDerhamthiswinter Bumpedintoanimproverat Newburylatestandshouldremaincompetitivefromanunchangedmark.Hasﬁrst-timecheekpiecesaddedtoregulartonguetie. TFRHHHII BHA125

12 AFADIL (FR) (27) 045623 D

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR)

O Mr P. J. Vogt

6 10-5

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoformwhenplacedincompetitive2mhandicapsinrecentmonths,latterlytheImperialCupatSandown,leadingfromapproachingthe lastuntilclosehome.Thirdinthisoff6lbhigherlastyear HasatonguetieheworewhenwinningonFlatinFranceadded.Bigplayer TFRHHHHH BHA124

13 SHE’S A SAINT

(IRE) (314) 22122/-2 D BF

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Charade (IRE)

O Estate Research PC Limited

B Cathal Ennis

8 10-5

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has done well over hurdles but hasn’t seen much of the track in recent times. Off for 15 months prior to ﬁnishing a creditable second on Cartmel handicap debut last May and absent again since. TFRHHHII BHA124

14 LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) (45) 0-40641 D

Br B g Beat Hollow - Fairly Deﬁnite (IRE)

O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad

9 10-5

Cameron Iles (5) J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Louis G. Vambeck Plumbing World S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in a small ﬁeld at Taunton (2m, soft) in February Creditable seventh of 19 in this race 12 months but suspicion he’ll ﬁnd a few too strong again. TFRHHIII BHA124

15 OLD GREGORIAN (GB) (34) 611263 D 6 10-4

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Thankyou Very Much

O Mr R. Gibbons

Conner McCann (7) J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Robert Gibbons Edinburgh Real Ale Limited, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track reﬁtted with a tongue strap in the autumn, winning 2m handicaps Kelso and Wetherby. Stayed on from the rear for a creditablethird(Alnilamsecond)intheMorebattleatKelsolasttimeandhe’slikelytobestickingonlateiftheleadersgotoohard. TFRHHHII BHA123

16 JACK HYDE (IRE) (18) 31/-4311 D 7 10-3

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)

Jack Hogan (3) J

O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Noel McLoughlin Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who is going the right way over hurdles for new stable, winning a 2m maiden and 20.5f novice (both Southwell) last month. Pitched into a very competitive race for his handicap debut but he has potential. TFRHHHII BHA122

17 DIAMONDS FOR LUCK (IRE) (36) 0-22111 D 6 10-3

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alice Pink (IRE)

Lewis Saunders (7) J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley & Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Michael & Bid C. Lenihan Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has racked up a hat-trick of novice wins in the mud this winter Faces a different test now handicapping on a sounder surface but he has unexposed potential. TFRHHHII BHA122

18 HAMSIYANN (IRE) (61) 0023-10 BF 5 10-2

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Harasiya (IRE)

Miss Maxine O’Sullivan (3) J

O Mr P. Davies A. J. Martin, Ireland T

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulontheFlatandmadeasuccessfulreturntohurdlingatCheltenham(21f)inNovember.Modestwhenstepped upto3matMusselburghinFebruaryandconnectionshavesubsequentlyhadabigrethinkonthetrip. TFRHHIII BHA121

19 CORMIER (IRE) (34) 63U0/-06 D 9 10-2

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE)

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

B Grangecon Stud

William Maggs (5) J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW WontheMorebattleatKelsoin2022andshapedasifretainingabilityonsecondrunbackfromalengthy absence when seventh of 18 in the latest running of that race. Possible he’ll come on again. TFRHHHII BHA121

20 COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (48) 232F24

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift

6 10-2

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Pate & Herine Bloodstock

Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWShadeunluckynottohavewonaraceunderRules,goingbestwhenfalling2outin21.5fAscotmaideninDecember Travelled welllongwaywhenfourthon19fhandicapdebutthereinFebruaryandmightbeneﬁtfromthisdropbackto2m. TFRHHHHI BHA120

21 DOMINIC’S FAULT (GB) (70) F/13-21B D 8 10-2

Br B g Camelot - Midnight Angel (GER)

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

Caoilin Quinn J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Newsells Park Stud Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging Carlisle return when taking 2m Lingﬁeld handicap hurdle (soft) in December Brought down 3 out at Sandown since and remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA120

22 TAPLEY (GB) (27) 064500

D

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Cathodine Cayras (FR)

8 10-2

Elizabeth Gale (7) J

O The Plumpton Party Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T B Stephen Kemble Bloodstock Ltd & G. Peck Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of a drop in class at Plumpton (2m, soft) in October but he has struggled since, ﬁnishing down the ﬁeld in the Imperial Cup last time. Others are preferred again. TFRHIIII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: EL JEFE (IRE) 7 10 2 Ben Smith 40-1 (Andrew Hamilton) 19 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 11. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 11, 14, 15, 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12, 14, 19, 20.

Stewards Note:

FIERCELY PROUD: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat HAMSIYANN: Following its run on 2/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 10-1 Afadil (FR), 14-1 Alnilam (FR), Manuelito (GB), She’s A Saint (IRE), 16-1 Celtic Dino (FR), Hamsiyann (IRE), 18-1 Lump Sum (FR), Grimaud (FR), Moon Chime (GB), Luttrell Lad (IRE), Diamonds For Luck (IRE), 20-1 Fiercely Proud (IRE), Slugger (GB), Lario (GER), 22-1 Old Gregorian (GB), Jack Hyde (IRE), 25-1 Washington (GB), Country Park (IRE), Dominic’s Fault (GB), 50-1 Kings Hill (IRE), 100-1 Cormier (IRE), 150-1 Tapley (GB)

The stiff finish at Sandown just seemed to find out AFADIL in the Imperial Cup and he can gain compensation for that near miss. Alnilam shaped very well in the Morebattle and ought to find 2m around here playing to his strengths so he’s second choice. Slugger, who was a couple of places behind Alnilam at Kelso, Moon Chime and Gordon Elliott handicap newcomer Grimaud also make the shortlist.

THE DRAGONBET - REAL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Portman (15 wins from 109 runners, 14%) runs MREMBO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs AQUIFOLIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: PALAZZO PERSICO trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 155 miles.

Making only his third start on the Flat for current yard, BAIKAL scored at Lingfield in January before running well when third at the same course having been caught wide, so he can continue his good run of form to double his tally in this sphere. Mrembo made the frame on his final 4 outings last year and is next on the list, ahead of Starfighter.

B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Li le Italy (USA)

Adam Farragher

Mr Johnny Hall and Mrs David NuŸng Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Gerard Mullins Ta ersalls TIMEFORMVIEWGainedaﬁrstwinof2024atChelmsfordCityinDecember.Hasn’tquitebeenabletomatchthatformsince,ﬁfthof7in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1) 20 days ago, but he’s now only 1lb higher than for most

2 WATERLOO SUNSET (GB) (47) 42164/-5 D 7 9-8 (8)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Atwix Tyler Heard

Mrs Barbara Coakley

Denis Coakley, West Ilsley

The Calculated Speculators Denis Coakley Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDoubledhistallywhenscoringatKempton(12f)inOctober2023.After14monthsoff,shapedasifbe erfortherun when fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, 50/1) 47 days ago, so this race should reveal more back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA64

3 MEET ME IN MERAKI (GB) (35) 205-130 C 4 9-7 (4)

B g Twilight Son - Lawless Secret

Jordan Williams (5)

Spiers & Hartwell Ltd & Mrs E. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny Li le Park Farm Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWCoursewinnerwhobeneﬁtedfrommorepositivetacticswhenmakingallatWolverhampton(9.5f)inJanuary Racedon unfavoured inside when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (10f, 28/1) 35 days ago, so he could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA63 (-1)

4 STARFIGHTER (GB) (17) 6-13125 D

9 9-2 (7)

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Starlit Sands David Probert

Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatWolverhamptoninJanuary(12.2f)andscoredagaintherelaterthesamemonth Gavehis running once more when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at the same C&D 17 days ago and he could be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA58

5 MREMBO (GB) (178) 253433- CD

B m Albaasil (IRE) - Shesha Bear

6 8-12 (6)

Rob Hornby

RWH Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Mr G. Wickens and Mr J. Homan Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but ended last year in good heart, third of 10 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft, 9/2) in October. Usual cheekpieces back on and she enters calculations on return. TFRHHHHI BHA54

6 BAIKAL (GB) (47) 0/000-12

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Foreign Assignment (IRE)

6 8-12 (5)

Finley Marsh

Ms Michelle Harris Grace Harris, Shirenewton

The Pocock Family

TIMEFORM VIEW After a spell over hurdles for current yard, got back on track when winning at Lingﬁeld (10f) in January. Conﬁrmed return to form when second of 9 in handicap (3/1) at the same C&D 47 days ago and he can remain competitive TFRHHHHH BHA54

7 JIMMY MARK (IRE) (169) 116504- C 5 8-10 (3)

B g Intrinsic - Kodi da Capo (IRE) Kieran O’Neill

Mr Peter Lindsey Stuart Ki ow, Cullompton

D. R. Tucker Etsome Arms

TIMEFORM VIEWDualcoursewinnerandalsoscoredtwiceatFfosLaslastsummer Quicklyleftbehindalesserrunwhenfourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 8/1) in October, so he could be involved if ready to go on return. TFRHHHII BHA52

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S

8 LADYPACKSAPUNCH (GB) (116) 466040- CD 6 8-5 (1)

B m Time Test - Punchy Lady

Sam Hitchco

Ms Michelle Harris Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at this C&D last summer However, below form on final start of the year, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 33/1) in December, and others makes more appeal after 4 months off TFRHHIII BHA47

9 AQUIFOLIA (GB) (176) 60/6005- 4 8-4 (2)

B f Belardo (IRE) - Spangle

Raul Da Silva

Mr John Heaney Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

D. R. Bo erill Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 7 starts, ﬁfth of 7 in handicap at this course (10.2f, heavy, 150/1) when last seen in October. Looks to be up against it on her reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA39

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Hood worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

BAIKAL: Following its run on 16/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Baikal (GB), 9-2 Mrembo (GB), 5-1 Starﬁghter (GB), 8-1 Meet Me In Meraki (GB), Jimmy Mark (IRE), 10-1 Palazzo Persico (IRE), 11-1 Waterloo Sunset (GB), 22-1 Ladypacksapunch (GB), 40-1 Aquifolia (GB)

RACE RESULT:

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSORS OF BATH RACING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the ﬁfth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 17 entries, 1 at £6 and 16 at £33. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNN CULLIMORE BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3942 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925 and the fourth £462. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. The Family of Lynn Cullimore and the British EBF have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the person responsible for the horse judges to be best turned out. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2025 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 24 September, 2025, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 10 October, 2025. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 12 entries at £36. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED dragonbet.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5338 to the winning horse The second to receive £2505, the third £1251, the fourth £626 and the ﬁfth £312. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries £51. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4212; Second £2106; Third £1053; Fourth £526; Fifth £263. (Penalty Value £5338.68) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.40 - THE DRAGONBET- BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the ﬁfth £201. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each race won 6lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries, 3 at £6 and 8 at £33. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE 8 PLACES ON THE NATIONAL WITH DRAGONBET RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5508 to the winning horse The second to receive £2585, the third £1293 and the fourth £646. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, March 29th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £51. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4352; Second £2176; Third £1088; Fourth £544. (Penalty Value £5508) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.50 - THE ON COURSE VALUES ONLINE DRAGONBET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the ﬁfth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries, 2 at £9 and 16 at £45. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.25 - THE DRAGONBET - REAL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the ﬁfth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £33. - Closed March 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

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