Chepstow Racecard - Saturday 27th December

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WELCOME We l c o m e to Chepstow Racecourse for our eagerly anticipated Coral Welsh Grand National Raceday, the highlight Luke Admans of our racing calendar. We are General Manager delighted to welcome you to what promises to be a thrilling celebration of Wales’ premier raceday, featuring seven exhilarating races, including the prestigious Coral Welsh Grand National at 2:50pm.

As the feature race of the day, the Coral Welsh Grand National Handicap Chase has attracted a hugely competitive and talented field, including the 2023 winner Nassalam, alongside Jubilee Express, who arrives in excellent form having won the Coral Welsh Grand National Trial on 6th December 2025 and having finished a fine second in the Coral Welsh Grand National in December 2024. The line-up is further strengthened by Mr Vango, who comes here following an excellent second-place finish in the Becher Chase at Aintree. We are thrilled with the quality of runners taking to the track and wish all the horses, jockeys, and connections the very best of luck.

A huge thanks must go to Coral, who have offered unwavering support of this fixture. For the last 53 years, Coral have proudly stood next to us to support our feature day of the season. Through abandonments, re-scheduled racedays, and sometimes tough Weather conditions, their support has never waivered and for that we are extremely grateful. The Coral Welsh Grand National is a raceday that is synonymous with the festive racing period, and is affectionately adored by a passionate local crowd. We are so proud to continue our partnership with Coral to bring you a tremendous day’s racing once again.

We would also like to thank the owners and trainers for their ongoing dedication and for bringing their outstanding horses to Chepstow to once again light up the track. At the heart of racing are incredibly hard working stable staff, jockeys, trainers, farriers, medical staff, officials and operatives and without them we would have no racing. Thank you for your support and hard work to ensure racing is of the highest quality here at Chepstow.

Welcome to the 53rd year of our sponsorship of the Coral Welsh Grand National.

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Have a great day and a Happy New Year.

There is plenty of entertainment to enjoy throughout the day.

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We are also delighted to welcome the superbly talented Clara Greening and The Band of the Royal Welsh as they help mark the 2025 running of the Coral Welsh Grand National. Clara will perform the Welsh National Anthem in support of her chosen charity, LATCH, creating a truly special moment for everyone in attendance. After the final race, we invite you to stay and enjoy live music from The Jack Pack, who will perform approximately 15 minutes after racing concludes, at around 3:40pm, in the Bonanza Boy Marquee.

Whether you are a lifelong racing enthusiast or visiting Chepstow Racecourse for the first time, today promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.

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THE CORAL WELSH NATIONAL MEETING

SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING THOMAS EVETTS (CHIEF STEWARD) ROBERT WEBB-BOWEN (STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR) SOPHIE CANDY, NATHAN GREEN, MAGARET GROVES, GUY UPTON

OFFICIALS STARTERS WILLIAM JORDAN SOPHIA UPTON CIARAN MCKEE JUDGES EMILY JONES GUY LEWIS CLERK OF THE SCALES CHRIS HILL VETERINARY OFFICERS SALLY TAYLOR JESSICA RAINBOW VETERINARY SURGEONS BOBBY MCEWEN SCOTT MILNES CARYS REYNOLDS ALISTAIR LEES MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr PETER PHILLIPS Dr ANNE LASHFORD Dr NUALA DUNNE NURSE SARAH GODFREY

COMMENTATOR MARK JOHNSON BETTING RING MANAGERS ANDY COLLINS DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN GENERAL MANAGER LUKE ADMANS REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOUTH WEST PHIL BELL CLERK OF THE COURSE DAI JONES HEAD GROUNDSMAN RON MASON EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS MARK LASHLY ANDREA KELLY MEL BAKER JANE SOUTHAM JEREMY WILLIS CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN SAFEGUARDING LEAD DAI JONES

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TRACKFACTS A left handed oval track, approximately two miles in circumference, with significant undulations, which joins the straight course five furlongs from home.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT CHEPSTOW (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS: E WILLIAMS (30 wins from 287 runners, 10%) runs OAKLEY (12.30), IDEALLKO (1.05), PATRIOTIK (2.10), DR T J ECKLEBURG (3.25).

D SKELTON (21 wins from 186 runners, 11%) runs PHINEAS BUNCE (12.00), STORMINHOME (1.05), KALDOUN DES ROCS (1.40), DEAFENING SILENCE (2.50).

S THOMAS (19 wins from 77 runners, 25%) runs DOCTOR KILDARE (2.10), JUBILEE EXPRESS (2.50).

F O’BRIEN (17 wins from 141 runners, 12%) runs AHANAGLOGH (12.00).

P HOBBS & J WHITE (17 wins from 128 runners, 13%) runs KEABLE (2.10), LIVIN ON LUCO (2.50), ROYAL JEWEL (3.25).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: D SKELTON (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runners listed above.

J OWEN (10 wins from 48 runners, 21%) runs DOM OF MARY (2.50).

G ELLIOTT (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs WHERE IT ALL BEGAN and BEAUFORT SCALE (2.50).

N HENDERSON (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs GALASHIELS (12.00), MANLAGA (1.40).

F O’BRIEN (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHEPSTOW (2020-2025) WITH RIDES: GAVIN SHEEHAN (19 wins from 85 rides, 22%) rides ZAMBEZI FIX (12.30), TENTER LE TOUT (1.40), ROYAL RAMBLER (2.10), GIT MAKER (2.50).

SAM TWISTON-DAVIES (18 wins from 121 rides, 15%) rides SPECTACULARSUNRISE (12.00), COGITAL (12.30), JOUR D’EVASION (1.05), DOCTOR KILDARE (2.10), UNCLE BERT (2.50).

SEAN BOWEN (16 wins from 129 rides, 12%) rides KNIGHT TEMPLAR (12.30), BALLYBREEZE (1.05), SONIC PIONEER (1.40), HAITI COULEURS (2.50).

LORCAN WILLIAMS (16 wins from 98 rides, 16%) rides ANOTHER FINE MESS (12.30).

JONJO O’NEILL JR (16 wins from 113 rides, 14%) rides CREBILLY (2.10), MONBEG GENIUS (2.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: GAVIN SHEEHAN (7 wins from 23 rides, 30%) rides listed above.

SEAN BOWEN (6 wins from 38 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

DANNY MCMENAMIN (5 wins from 20 rides, 25%) rides O’CONNELL (2.50).

JONJO O’NEILL JR (5 wins from 14 rides, 36%) rides listed above.

PAUL O’BRIEN (4 wins from 14 rides, 29%) rides MOSSY FEN ROAD (12.00).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th December.

TODAY’S TIPS RACE ONE

WIN: SPECTACULARSUNRISE

DANGER: GALASHIELS

The way SPECTACULARSUNRISE dispatched the opposition on his Kelso handicap debut earlier in the month suggests he’s potentially smart and he’s preferred to Lingfield winner Mossy Fen Road and Nicky Henderson Flat recruit Galashiels in this interesting opening novice.

RACE TWO

WIN: OAKLEY

DANGER: RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY

OAKLEY looked very much back in the groove at Hereford and may be able to defy the handicapper. Tim Vaughan’s Razzle Dazzle Boy is second choice ahead of unexposed handicap newcomer Cheesy Icon.

RACE THREE

WIN: BALLYBREEZE

DANGER: JOUR D’EVASION

A tight handicap in which a narrow vote goes to BALLYBREEZE, who can build on his reappearance and stretch his unbeaten C&D chase record to 3. Jour d’Evasion could have more to come on the back of his Bangor success and is second choice ahead of Siam Park.

RACE FOUR

WIN: MACKTOAD

DANGER: SONIC PIONEER

MACKTOAD looked a smart prospect when seeing off a couple of today’s rivals on his Sandown hurdle debut and can enhance his stable’s good recent record in this race. There was also lots to like about Sonic Pioneer’s winning start to his hurdle career and he’s second choice. Nicky Henderson French recruit Manlaga is another very interesting runner, particularly if the betting speaks for her.

RACE FIVE

WIN: AMBION VIEW

DANGER: KEABLE

AMBION VIEW had a next-time-out winner behind in third when second at Exeter last time and is taken to go one place better off the same mark. The thriving Keable is feared most ahead of Royal Rambler, who is likely in a bit better form than his 2 runs this season might suggest.

RACE SIX

WIN: ROCK MY WAY

DANGER: COLLECTORS ITEM

ROCK MY WAY had so much in hand at Ascot last time that even a 9 lb rise is potentially lenient. The main threat may come from Collectors Item, who is theoretically weighted to turn around recent course form with last year’s runner-up Jubilee Express. O’Connell, Mr Vango and Haiti Couleurs also make the shortlist.

RACE SEVEN

WIN: DONNACHA

DANGER: BEN SOLO

DONNACHA took another step forward when clear with a progressive sort at Exeter last time and could still be well treated even after a further 4 lb rise. Ben Solo is another chaser heading in the right direction and is second choice ahead of recent course scorer Toss of A Coin.

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD 1

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(18) Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER)) (in4lb ex) Owner: John and Yvonne Stone Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE sleeves Trainer: Gary Moore, Horsham and cap.

Form: 6300-41 CD Breeder: S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle Sponsor: KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted very positively to refitted blinkers when an emphatic winner of the trial over 3m here 18 days ago, beating Wayfinder by 5 1/2 lengths but value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 141 (+8) but he’s weighted to have a big say under a 4lb penalty.

10 1. Jockey Colours 2. Saddlecloth Number 3. Colour & Sex of Horse

Caoilin Quinn (3)

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4. Horse Name 5. Dam/Sire 6. Days since last run 7. Age of Horse

8. Weight (st lbs) 9. Jockey Name 10. Form Guide

11. Form Figures Bold Figures indicate point-to-point form

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 HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Abbreviations

Colour: B = Bay, Br = Brown, Ch = Chestnut, Gr = Grey, Ro = Roan, Sex of Horse: c = Colt, h = Horse, g = gelding, f = filly, m = mare Form Figure: BF-Beaten Favourite. B-Brought Down. C-Course Winner. D-Distance Winner. F-Fell. P-Pulled Up. R-Refused. S-Slipped Up. U-Unseated. d-Disqualified. r-Ran Out.

LAST 52 YEARS CORAL WELSH GRAND NATIONAL ROLL OF HONOUR WE THANK CORAL FOR THEIR SUPPORT Year

Winner

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

2024

Val Dancer

The Val Dancers

Mel Rowley

Charlie Hammond

2023

Nassalam

John & Yvonne Stone

Gary Moore

Caoilin Quinn

2022

The Two Amigos

Bradley Partnership

Nicky Martin

David Prichard

2021

Iwilldoit

Diamond Racing Ltd

Sam Thomas

Stan Sheppard

2020

Secret Reprieve

Mr & Mrs William

Evan Williams

Adam Wedge

Christian Williams

Jack Tudor

Rucker 2019

Potters Corner

All Stars Sports Racing & J Davies

2018

Elegant Escape

Mr J. P. Romans

Colin Tizzard

Tom O'Brien

2017

Raz De Maree

James J Swan

Gavin Cromwell

James Bowen

2016

Native River

Brocade Racing

Colin Tizzard

Richard Johnson

2015

Mountainous

Hartley Phillips

Kerry Lee

Jamie Moore

Venetia Williams

Aidan Coleman

Richard Lee

Paul Moloney

Roseff Shields 2014

Emperor's Choice

The Bellamy Partnership

2013

Mountainous

Walters Plant Hire & James & Jean Potter

2012

Monbeg Dude

Oydunow

Michael Scudamore

Paul Carberry

2011

Le Beau Bai

Glass Half Full

Richard Lee

Charlie Poste

2010

Synchronised

Mr J. P. McManus

Jonjo O'Neill

A. P. McCoy

2009

Dream Alliance

The Alliance

Philip Hobbs

Tom O'Brien

Partnership 2008

Notre Pere

Mrs P.J. Conway

Jim Dreaper

Andrew Lynch

2007

Miko de Beauchene

Andrew Wiles

Robert Alner

Andrew Thornton

2006

Halcon Genelardais

Ian Payne & Kim

Alan King

Wayne Hutchinson

Franklin 2005

L'aventure

C. J. Harriman

Paul Nicholls

Leighton Aspell

2004

Silver Birch

D. J. Nichols

Paul Nicholls

Ruby Walsh

2003

Bindaree

H. R. Mould

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Carl Llewellyn

2002

Mini Sensation

Mr J. P. McManus

Jonjo O'Neill

A. Dobbin

2001

Supreme Glory

C. J. L. Moorsom

Pat Murphy

Leighton Aspell

2000

Jocks Cross

Mrs G. Harrison

Venetia Williams

Brian Crowley

1999

Edmond

Lady Knutsford

Henry Daly

Richard Johnson

1998

Kendal Cavalier

Michael Wingfield

Nigel Hawke

Barry Fenton

Darby

1997

Earth Summit

The Summit

Nigel Twiston-Davies

Tom Jenks

Partnership 1996

ABANDONED

1995

ABANDONED

1994

Master Oats

P.A Matthews

Kim Bailey

Norman Williamson

1993

Riverside Boy

Bisgrove Partnership

Martin Pipe

Richard Dunwoody

1992

Run For Free

Alan Hill

Martin Pipe

Mark Perrett

1991

Carvill's Hill

Paul Green

Martin Pipe

Peter Scudamore

1990

Cool Ground

7 Regiment Army Air

Reg Akehurst

Luke Harvey Peter Scudamore

Corps 1989

Bonanza Boy

News International

Martin Pipe

1988

Bonanza Boy

News International

Martin Pipe

Peter Scudamore

1987

Playschool

R.E.W Cottle

David Barons

Paul Nicholls

1986

Stearsby

T.P Ramsden

Jenny Pitman

Graham Bradley

1985

Run And Skip

W. Marzouk

John Spearing

Peter Scudamore

1984

Righthand Man

Mrs M.M. Haggas

Monica Dickinson

Graham Bradley

1983

Burrough Hill Lad

R.S Riley

Jenny Pitman

John Francome

1982

Corbière

B.R.H Burrough

Jenny Pitman

Ben de Haan

1981

Peaty Sandy

Miss H.B Hamilton

Helen Hamilton

Geordie Dun

1980

Narvik

Lady Cadogan

Neville Crump

John Francome

1979

Peter Scot

Graham Amey

David Gandolfo

Paul Barton

1978

ABANDONED

1977

ABANDONED P.B Raymond

Fred Rimell

John Burke

Ken White

1976

Rag Trade

1975

ABANDONED

1974

Pattered

Mr T. Winterton

Earl Jones

1973

Deblin's Green

Mr G.H Yardley

George Yardley

Nigel Wakley

1972

Charlie H

J.C Clay & C.C

Bob Turnell

Johnny Haine

Williams

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First Race 12.00

2m 16y

THE PLAY CORALS FREE “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) (Class 3) for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £17400

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7261; Second £3631; Third £1814; Fourth £908.

(Penalty Value £9476.04)

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1 SPECTACULARSUNRISE (GB) (20)

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B g Passing Glance - Definitley Lovely (Definite Article) Colours: PINK, RED armlets, RED cap.

Owner: Geoffrey Bruce Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Form: 144-311 D Trainer: Breeder: Nigel Twiston-Davies Sponsor: Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Imposing sort who has taken really well to hurdling, winning Bangor novice before making a mockery of an opening mark of 122 in Kelso handicap (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. More to come and hard to beat back Sam Twiston-Davies in a novice.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 131

2 MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) (30)

5 11 6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Molly Duffy (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Barratt Racing Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE and LIGHT BLUE Trainer: Harry Derham, Newbury hooped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Kenneth Parkhill Form: 1/10-1 D Sponsor: Olbg TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related sort who won an Irish point in 2024 and followed up in Wetherby bumper in February. Came up short in a Grade 2 at Aintree next time but back on track when making a successful switch to hurdles at Lingfield (2m, good) last month. Sure to improve.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 AHANAGLOGH (IRE) (22)

Paul O’Brien

6 11 0

B g Watar (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) (Presenting) De La Haye Lewis Newman Lennon Appleby Colours: WHITE, YELLOW star, ROYAL BLUE and Owner: Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham YELLOW hooped sleeves.

Breeder: David Patrick Connors Form: 23/5-0 Sponsor: Bresbet TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in both points. Modest fifth in a bumper in June 2024 and not seen again until well held in Exeter novice hurdle this month. Can only watch.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 COULD BE YOU (IRE) (14)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) (Milan) Owner: RS Racing (Syndicates) Trainer: Ryan Potter, Sellack Breeder: Mr P. Gallagher Sponsor: Rs Racing

5 11 0

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cross belts, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

Form: 23-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points in early-2025 but didn’t achieve much when well-held third of 5 in 19.5f Lingfield novice on recent hurdle debut. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 GALASHIELS (IRE) (147)

Jack Hogan

Harry Kimber

6 11 0

Ch g Australia - Glenmayne (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Owner: Dash Grange Stud Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE chevron.

Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Form: Breeder: Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful on Flat (stays 15f) for Andre Fabre. Failed to make an impact in 2 Flat outings for this yard over the summer but he should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

Nico de Boinville Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

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6 GETAWAY SAM (IRE) (21)

5 11 0

B g Getaway (GER) - Newrath Dancer (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Jan Johnson Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW chevron, Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury YELLOW cap.

Breeder: P. Cluskey & S. Fanning Form: 5-U0P Sponsor: The Towers Hotel & Spa TIMEFORM VIEW Green when mid-field in a Hereford bumper for Nigel Twiston-Davies and well held completed start over hurdles.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

7 HILLWALK (IRE) (26)

Ned Fox (5)

5 11 0

B g Ocovango - Mills Melody (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Owner: Ms S. Exell Colours: BLACK, WHITE yoke and cap with RED Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke hoop.

Breeder: John Riordan Form: F/23-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in course bumper last season. Off 10 months, offered something to work on when third of 6 on 20.5f Plumpton hurdle debut 26 days ago. Down in trip. May do better.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

8 PHINEAS BUNCE (IRE) (22)

1 Conor O’Farrell

4 11 0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Keep Face (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Ms M. L. Peterson Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE chevron, PURPLE cap.

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Form: 42-35 Breeder: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Revival Solutions Group Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in both bumpers last season and showed promise again when third of 8 in Fontwell novice hurdle on reappearance. Failed to build on that at Exeter (17f, soft) 3 weeks ago, but he’s in good hands and is likely to do better at some point soon.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 STAY HOPEFUL (IRE) (8)

Tristan Durrell

5 11 0

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - J’Espere (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Owner: Catch Twenty Two Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN hoop, FLAME Trainer: Henry Oliver, Kinnersley sleeves and cap.

Breeder: P. Travers Form: 553-100

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (April 2025) but well beaten in a pair of hurdles in Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating recent weeks.

10 STONE COLD (IRE) (58)

Lee Edwards

4 11 0

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Dust (Bandmaster (USA)) Owner: Eastnor Racing Club Colours: DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE hoop, hooped Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury sleeves, striped cap.

Breeder: Oldcourt Stud Form: F-65 Sponsor: Matt Sheppard TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding who showed a fair level of ability in 2 Irish bumpers for Stuart Crawford.

Switches to hurdles for new connections.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

11 TENNESSEE TANGO (IRE) (22)

Tom Bellamy

5 11 0

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Ten Dollar Kate (IRE) (Fame And Glory) Owner: The Tennessee Ten Colours: ORANGE and YELLOW diamonds, Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne ORANGE sleeves, YELLOW stars, ORANGE cap, Breeder: Mr Jonathan Deacon YELLOW star.

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited Form: 102-63 TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner last season. Had wind surgery after fading into remote sixth on C&D debut and showed improved form when third of 16 at Exeter (17f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Should progress again.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Brendan Powell

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

The Result 1st ........................................................................................

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Distances ..................................../ ..........................................

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LAST YEARS WINNER JULIUS DES PICTONS (FR) Age: 5 Weight: 11 6 Gavin Sheehan EVENS (Jamie Snowden) 11 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 9-4 Mossy Fen Road (IRE), 5-2 Spectacularsunrise (GB), 10-3 Galashiels (IRE), 11-1 Tennessee Tango (IRE), 20-1 Hillwalk (IRE), 22-1 Phineas Bunce (IRE), 100-1 Could Be You (IRE), Stone Cold (IRE), 250-1 Getaway Sam (IRE), 300-1 Ahanaglogh (IRE), Stay Hopeful (IRE)

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Race Summary: The way SPECTACULARSUNRISE dispatched the opposition on his Kelso handicap debut earlier in the month suggests he’s potentially smart and he’s preferred to Lingfield winner Mossy Fen Road and Nicky Henderson Flat recruit Galashiels in this interesting opening novice.

1-2-3: 1.SPECTACULARSUNRISE 2.MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) 3.GALASHIELS (IRE)

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Second Race 12.30

2m 16y

THE CORAL ‘DAILY REWARDS SHAKER’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (Class 4) for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £16500

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1666; Fourth £833; Fifth £415. (Penalty Value £8713.65) For conditions of this race see page 47

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Horse

Age

1 KAMAXOS (FR) (40)

B g Maxios - Kamellata (FR) (Pomellato (GER)) Owner: Value Rater Platform Limited Trainer: Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Breeder: Appapays Racing Club Sponsor: One Careful Owner

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8 12 1 Colours: BLACK, WHITE star, WHITE and BLACK diabolo on sleeves, BLACK cap, WHITE stars.

Form: 0F50-P1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hood refitted in place of a tongue tie and left disappointing stable debut behind when winning 2m Leicester handicap (soft) under Daire McConville 6 weeks ago. Should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

Daire McConville (7) Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 116

2 CHEESY ICON (GB) (33)

5 11 12

B g Sixties Icon - Ettie Hart (IRE) (Bushranger (IRE)) Owner: E Murchan, K McConnell, A & P Shaw Colours: YELLOW, PINK stripe, PINK and YELLOW Trainer: Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth striped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Form: 430-452 Sponsor: Ap Precision Groundworks TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort showed ability in bumpers and showed improved form on his third start over hurdles when narrowly denied in 2m Ludlow maiden 33 days ago. Unexposed now handicapping.

Shane Quinlan (3) Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 113

3 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (18)

10 11 10

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Owner: Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE seams, RED Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed sleeves, WHITE stars, WHITE cap.

Breeder: Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau Form: 6422-04 CD TIMEFORM VIEW Often flatters to deceive but is a former C&D winner who was also runner-up twice over C&D in early 2025. Not at best in 2 outings since returning from a break but his mark has eased a little and may do better back here.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

4 CLOSE COMBAT (IRE) (27)

Gavin Sheehan

4 11 10

Ch g Kessaar (IRE) - Windy Lane (Dubai Destination (USA)) Owner: Mr Samuel Jefford Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE stars and Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton sleeves, WHITE cap.

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Form: 0621-0 Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed TIMEFORM VIEW Won 17f Exeter novice in the mud in February. Off 9 months, shaped as if the run was needed when seventh of 8 in 2m Leicester handicap on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Should strip fitter now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 111

5 KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (22)

B g Haafhd - Jewelled (Fantastic Light (USA)) Owner: Mrs V. James Trainer: Robert Stephens, Caldicot Breeder: Mr & Mrs M. Franklin Sponsor: Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

4 11 8

Colours: WHITE, EMERALD GREEN cross belts, striped sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 210-P35 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account in this sphere in 2m juvenile at Kempton last December. Creditable third in 17f Exeter handicap last month and shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 9 at Sandown since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

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Sean Bowen

6 OAKLEY (GER) (32)

7 11 8

B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER) (Kalatos (GER)) Owner: Mr R. E. R. Williams Colours: BLACK, WHITE hoop, BLACK sleeves, Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan WHITE stars.

Breeder: Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach Form: 033-P31 TIMEFORM VIEW Left first 2 efforts for this yard behind when winning 19.5f Hereford handicap last month. Looked to have plenty in hand under a cool ride from Ellis Collier so even a 7lb rise may not stop him.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

7 RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY (IRE) (78)

B g Hillstar - Annamatopoeia (IRE) (Luso) Owner: The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002 Trainer: Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge Breeder: Richard Eustace Sponsor: Dragonbet, Tote

Ellis Collier (5)

5 11 7

Colours: DARK BLUE, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE seams, DARK BLUE cap.

Form: 36102-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sandown handicap winner (2m, soft) last December. Encouraging return upped in trip when fifth in 16-runner course handicap (19.5f) in October, effort flattening out after last. Entitled to go well with that run under Mr Edward Vaughan (7) his belt.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 108

8 ACTIVIST (FR) (27)

6 11 7

2

B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Owner: Mrs L. Maclennan Colours: BLACK and ORANGE (quartered), Trainer: David Pipe, Wellington checked sleeves, ORANGE and BLACK quartered Breeder: Dayton Investments Limited cap.

Sponsor: W & S Recycling Form: 6451-05 D TIMEFORM VIEW Started and ended last season on a winning note, signing off with a career-best Fontwell success (19f, good to soft) in a first-time visor during the spring. Has shaped better than the result on both outings this season and being eased 2lb can only help.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 108

9 ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE) (39)

Jack Tudor

6 11 3

Gr g Mount Nelson - Miss Blueyes (IRE) (Dushyantor (USA)) Owner: Mrs Helen L. Stoneman Colours: ROYAL BLUE and WHITE check, Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton ORANGE sleeves.

Breeder: T. Boylan Form: 06/4F1-5 D Sponsor: Stoneman Engineering TIMEFORM VIEW Improved model during a light 2024/25 campaign, winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (2m, heavy) in February. Last of 5 on 19.5f Lingfield reappearance 39 days ago but should fare better with that outing behind him. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 18/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104

10 GOWER SPIRIT (GB) (8)

Lorcan Williams

5 10 13

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga (Karinga Bay) Owner: Mrs Jan Johnson Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW chevron, Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury YELLOW cap.

Breeder: T. A. Harman Form: 3-P410P Sponsor: The Towers Hotel & Spa TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung a 28/1 surprise in Uttoxeter maiden (heavy) last month but has failed to back that up in a novice and handicap since. First-time cheekpieces are added.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 100

11 GAVIN (GB) (32)

Tom Bellamy

7 10 6

Br g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr H. Jones Colours: MAUVE, PURPLE chevron, hooped Trainer: Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Seasons Holidays PLC Form: 224300 D Sponsor: Peter and Karen Bowen Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Justified market support with a typically enthusiastic front-running display at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May. Runner-up 4 times since but a couple of below-par runs in November suggest he may have gone off the boil Shane Fenelon (5) after a busy spell.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 93

12 ESTATE PLANNING (IRE) (24)

4 10 5

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Persian Memories (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Owner: Mr Simon James & Partner Colours: DARK BLUE and EMERALD GREEN Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed diamonds, RED sleeves, DARK BLUE diamonds, Breeder: Mrs Virginia McGrath RED and DARK GREEN check cap.

Form: 33-0604 TIMEFORM VIEW Placed a couple of times last term despite showing temperament (refused to race once). Poor efforts in handicaps in first 3 starts this season and latest fourth in a claimer was no step back in the right direction.

First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 92

Lee Edwards

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13 COGITAL (GB) (24)

10 10 4

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Galaxy Highflyer (Galileo (IRE)) Owner: Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE check, ROYAL Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed BLUE sleeves, RED diamonds, ROYAL BLUE cap, Breeder: Meon Valley Stud RED star.

Form: 51/3//-504 D TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in July but no impact since returning to hurdles, finishing a remote fourth at Ludlow last time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91 Sam Twiston-Davies

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 13 (EXACTA) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10, 12. Hood worn by No. 1, 2, 9. Visor worn by No. 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 13.

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LAST YEARS WINNER CASTELFORT (FR) Age: 4 Weight: 12 0 David Noonan 12-1 (Mrs Jane Williams) 14 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 9-2 Oakley (GER), 5-1 Kamaxos (FR), 13-2 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE), 7-1 Cheesy Icon (GB), 14-1 Zambezi Fix (FR), Activist (FR), Gavin (GB), 16-1 Estate Planning (IRE), 18-1 Close Combat (IRE), Knight Templar (GB), Another Fine Mess (IRE), 40-1 Cogital (GB), 80-1 Gower Spirit (GB) Race Summary: OAKLEY looked very much back in the groove at Hereford and may be able to defy the handicapper. Tim Vaughan’s Razzle Dazzle Boy is second choice ahead of unexposed handicap newcomer Cheesy Icon.

1-2-3: 1.OAKLEY (GER) 2.RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY (IRE) 3.CHEESY ICON

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Third Race 1.05

2m 16y

THE CORAL RACING CLUB ‘JOIN FOR FREE’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (GBB RACE) (Class 4) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £17000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £858; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70) For conditions of this race see page 47

No

Horse

1 JOUR D’EVASION (FR) (28)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Clemence (FR) (Laveron) Owner: C Daly & Pilkingtons Trainer: Henry Daly, Ludlow Breeder: E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset Sponsor: Humphrey Butler Ltd

3

Age

st

lb

6 12 2

Colours: EAU DE NIL, CRIMSON sash, collar, cuffs and cap.

Form: 2215-51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has made an encouraging start to his chase career, winning 17f Bangor handicap (heavy) 28 days ago by 4 1/4 lengths from reopposing Passing Kate. Should progress again.

Sam Twiston-Davies Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 122

2 STORMINHOME (IRE) (437)

8 11 13

B g Frammassone (IRE) - Storminoora (IRE) (Topanoora) Colours: PINK, MAUVE star, MAUVE sleeves, PINK Owner: The Megsons stars and cap.

Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Form: 04232/3Breeder: Lorcan Allen Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) Sponsor: TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since finishing a close third in 21f Wetherby handicap chase in October 2024, his only start for the Dan Skelton yard. Returns off 3lb lower and he’d firmly enter the reckoning should the betting suggest he’s fancied.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 119

3 SIAM PARK (IRE) (40)

Kielan Woods

6 11 10

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Brocade Racing Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), YELLOW Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne sleeves, RED cap.

Breeder: Rathbarry Stud Form: 1112-31 D Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished out of the first 2 just once from 6 attempts over fences, gaining a third success when seeing off 4 rivals at Plumpton (2m, good) last month. 7lb higher but could easily have more to offer.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 116

4 BALLYBREEZE (GB) (41)

Brendan Powell

9 11 9

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cottstown Gold (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mr Kevin Price Colours: EMERALD GREEN and YELLOW Trainer: Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham diabolo, YELLOW sleeves, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Mrs Fiona Walker stars, EMERALD GREEN cap, YELLOW star.

Form: 0P311-6 CD TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark at Newbury in March and showed a good attitude to follow up over this C&D the following month. Probably needed last month’s reappearance at Cheltenham and should be spot on now.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 115

5 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (26)

Sean Bowen

8 11 6

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR) (Vettori (IRE)) Owner: Mr Mark Blandford Colours: RED, BLACK braces, BLACK and RED Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross hooped sleeves, quartered cap.

Breeder: Mr Rowland Crellin Form: P//421-62 D Sponsor: Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2m Ayr handicap in March. Disappointing favourite on reappearance but bounced straight back when second at Ayr (2m, heavy) 26 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

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6 PASSING KATE (GB) (28)

8 11 2

B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE) (Norwich) Owner: Exors of the Late Mr David M Richards Colours: RED, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, Trainer: Matt Sheppard, Ledbury BLACK and WHITE hooped cap.

Breeder: D. M. Richards Form: 01P1-22 C D TIMEFORM VIEW Course chase winner last season. Returned with good runner-up efforts at Uttoxeter and Bangor last month, chasing home Jour d’Evasion at the latter. No reason why she won’t give her running again.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 108

7 IDEALLKO (FR) (77)

Ned Fox (5)

7 10 5

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) (Dark Moondancer) Owner: R J Gambarini Racing Colours: PINK, PURPLE epaulets, striped sleeves, Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan PURPLE and PINK hooped cap.

Breeder: Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau Form: 11222-4 D Office Visions (Wales) Ltd Sponsor: TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins (1 hurdle, 2 chase) last season. Remote fourth on C&D reappearance 11 weeks ago but capable of making more of an impact now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 97

Isabel Williams

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

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LAST YEARS WINNER DAVID’S WELL Age: 5 Weight: 11 2 Freddie Gordon 5-2 (Chris Gordon) 8 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 3-1 Jour d’Evasion (FR), 4-1 Siam Park (IRE), 11-2 Ballybreeze (GB), 6-1 Storminhome (IRE), 7-1 Heads Or Harps (GB), 8-1 Passing Kate (GB), 16-1 Ideallko (FR) Race Summary: A tight handicap in which a narrow vote goes to BALLYBREEZE, who can build on his reappearance and stretch his unbeaten C&D chase record to 3. Jour d’Evasion could have more to come on the back of his Bangor success and is second choice ahead of Siam Park.

1-2-3: 1.BALLYBREEZE 2.JOUR D’EVASION (FR) 3.SIAM PARK (IRE)

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF RACING AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE We’re thrilled to have secured a very special Centenary Fixture on Sunday, 9th August 2026. This landmark event will celebrate 100 years of racing at Chepstow. We’ll be making many more announcements in due course about the day itself, along with a series of exciting celebrations planned across the year.

Chepstow fixture, he won all six races on the first day and the first five winners on the second, only to be beaten in the finale on an odds-on shot.

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As we look ahead to this milestone occasion, it is also a moment to reflect on the rich and fascinating story that Bindaree has shaped Chepstow Racecourse over the past century. From its early roots in the local landscape to its emergence as one of Welsh racing’s most significant venues, the history of racing at Chepstow is woven into the fabric of the sport itself.

Jump racing was held near Chepstow off and on from at least as early as 1826 until 1914, latterly around Oakgrove and St Arvans.

Racing began at the present Chepstow course in 1926, when it was laid out in the grounds of the Piercefield Park estate. The owner, racing fan Henry Hastings Clay, gathered a group of the great and the good (and the wealthy) of South Wales willing to invest in a new track even though there were already courses at Cardiff, Caerleon, Monmouth and Tenby.

Chepstow, however, was going to be different; it would be built on a grand scale. But, as often happens with large projects, unforeseen problems and expenses arise. The cost had risen to £150,000 (roughly £8 million in today’s money) by 9 August 1926, when a huge crowd turned up for the first meeting.

That early financial strain limited the Chepstow management’s ability to stage big races although Welsh Derbys, Oaks and St Legers featured briefly on the programme before World War II. The most notable event on course in that period was in 1933, when 26-time champion jockey Gordon Richards rode eleven consecutive winners here. After takng the last race at Nottingham the day before a two-day

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In 1949 the closures of Cardiff and Caerleon meant Chepstow became the venue for the Welsh Grand National, which was first run in 1895.

From the 1960s the building of the M4 and the first Severn Bridge made Chepstow easily accessible for all the trainers in the Silver Birch southwest and as far east as Lambourn.

These yards regularly bring their promising novices to run at Chepstow before going on to better things.

The immortal Desert Orchid ran here without winning, but in more recent times great Cue Card and Altior have won here.

Many high-class horses have won the Welsh Grand National en route to future Aintree National and Cheltenham Gold Cup success, the latest being Native River in 2016. One of Welsh sport’s premier annual events, it is well established as the biggest race on the day after Boxing Day, and is one of the busiest betting races of the year.

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Fourth Race 1.40

2m 16y

THE CORAL FINALE JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) (Class 1) for juvenile three yrs old

Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £36496; Second £14920; Third £7456; Fourth £3728.

(Penalty Value £47552) For conditions of this race see page 47

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Horse

Age

1 MACKTOAD (FR) (22)

st

lb

11 3

Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Toady (FR) (Network (GER)) Owner: TSG partnership Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, diabolo on Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham sleeves, WHITE cap.

Breeder: Couetil Elevage & Haras de Montaigu Form: 11 D Sponsor: Km Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who created a good impression when scoring on 2m Sandown hurdle debut for new connections, drawing clear on the run-in to win with something to spare. Has the potential for considerable improvement for a yard no stranger to success in this race.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

2 KALDOUN DES ROCS (FR) (22)

Caoilin Quinn

11 0

B g Earnshaw (USA) - Tamkevi (FR) (Khalkevi (IRE)) Owner: Eventist Group Limited Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE stripe, WHITE and Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester LIGHT BLUE chevrons on sleeves, PINK cap.

Breeder: Haras Des Rocs Form: 2-3 Sponsor: Eventist Group

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TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a useful newcomers hurdle at Compiegne in March and shaped with considerable promise when promise when 4 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Macktoad at Sandown (2m, soft) on his debut for Dan Skelton. Sure to improve.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 KLYCOT (FR) (9)

Tristan Durrell

11 0

Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Queen Bubble (IRE) (Layman (USA)) Owner: Les amis de Cedric Colours: RED, MAUVE chevron and sleeves, Trainer: Richard Bandey, Kingsclere WHITE cap, RED spots.

Breeder: Mr Jean-Claude Seroul Form: 41 Sponsor: Brackenwood Windows Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on Flat in France who was built on his encouraging hurdle debut fourth to Macktoad when seeing off 3 rivals at Exeter last week. Likely vulnerable here, though.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

4 SONIC PIONEER (GB) (33)

B g Massaat (IRE) - Three Gracez (Kyllachy) Owner: Redknapp, Salters & Powell Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham Breeder: Hormann Bloodstock Sponsor: Fbc Manby Bowdler

11 0

Colours: WHITE and ROYAL BLUE stripes, checked sleeves and cap.

Form: 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Jack Morland and took very well to hurdling when easily making all in 2m Kempton juvenile last month. The third from that race has won since. Smart prospect.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

5 MANLAGA (IRE) (287)

B f Maxios - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Trainer: Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Breeder: Mr George Clohessy

Jack Quinlan

Sean Bowen

10 12 Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded and tongue tied, won 12-runner newcomers hurdle at Auteuil (15f, soft) in March for Marcel Rolland. Fascinating contender on first outing for top new connections.

Nico de Boinville Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

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6 TENTER LE TOUT (FR) (34)

10 7

Gr f No Risk At All (FR) - Theresienne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Owner: Mr Ron Watts Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK hoop, WHITE Trainer: Chester Williams, South Molton sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Breeder: Haras de L’Hotellerie, Meridian Int, Seb Form: 41 Sponsor: Culverhill Farm Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten favourite on her bumper debut but made no mistake on Exeter hurdle debut (17f, soft) 5 weeks ago, winning easily. This is a jump in class but she definitely looks capable of better.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Gavin Sheehan

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA) Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

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LAST YEARS WINNER NIETZSCHE HAS (FR) Age: 3 Weight: 11 5 Ludovic Philipperon 11-10 (Marcel Roland) 9 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 13-8 Macktoad (FR), 5-2 Manlaga (IRE), 11-2 Sonic Pioneer (GB), 7-1 Kaldoun des Rocs (FR), 16-1 Tenter Le Tout (FR), 28-1 Klycot (FR) Race Summary: MACKTOAD looked a smart prospect when seeing off a couple of today’s rivals on his Sandown hurdle debut and can enhance his stable’s good recent record in this race. There was also lots to like about Sonic Pioneer’s winning start to his hurdle career and he’s second choice. Nicky Henderson French recruit Manlaga is another very interesting runner, particularly if the betting speaks for her.

1-2-3: 1.MACKTOAD (FR) 2.SONIC PIONEER 3.MANLAGA (IRE)

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Fifth Race 2.10

2m 7f 131y

THE JOIN CORAL ‘BET £10 GET £50’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GBB RACE) (Class 2) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) For conditions of this race see page 47

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Horse

Age

1 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (28)

st

lb

8 12 0

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty (Overbury (IRE)) Owner: Mr N. Sutton Colours: ROYAL BLUE, PINK stars, PINK and Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote ROYAL BLUE diabolo on sleeves, WHITE cap.

Breeder: Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Form: 01/521-5 C D Sponsor: Betano TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who bagged 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury in February on his final run for Dan Skelton. Should strip fitter for last month’s reappearance there but he’ll need a smart performance to defy this lofty mark.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 142

2 CREBILLY (IRE) (49)

Ben Sutton (5)

8 11 1

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Owner: Mr John P. McManus Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham WHITE cap.

Breeder: J. F. Mernagh Form: 03605-6 Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and chaser who shaped better than distance beaten suggests when sixth of 7 in 3m Aintree handicap hurdle on reappearance. Should strip fitter now and interesting to see what the betting makes of him with his yard back among the winners.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 129

3 KEABLE (IRE) (29)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

8 11 0

B g Fame And Glory - Sarahs Quay (IRE) (Witness Box (USA)) Colours: DARK BLUE, WHITE star, RED and Owner: Mr M. Roberts Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead WHITE striped sleeves, DARK BLUE cap, WHITE Trainer: Breeder: Mr Colm McHenry stars.

Sponsor: Fitzdares Limited Form: 52110-1 D

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TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when seeing off 10 rivals on 3m Newbury reappearance, typically sowing a good attitude. A further 5lb nudge shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing.

Callum Pritchard (3) Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 128

4 ROYAL RAMBLER (IRE) (28)

5 10 12

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Royale Flag (FR) (Nickname (FR)) Owner: Bryan & Philippa Burrough Colours: LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE chevrons, LIGHT Trainer: Emma Lavelle, Marlborough BLUE sleeves and cap.

Breeder: Michael Keaveney Form: 3612-56 C Sponsor: Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 19.5f course maiden on heavy last season. No significant impact in 2 handicap starts this season but still early days. Up in trip. Respected.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 126

5 KING OF THE LAKE (GB) (34)

B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl (Overbury (IRE)) Owner: Lake Side Racing Trainer: Jeremy Scott, Dulverton Breeder: Richard Kent Sponsor: Brendon Powerwashers

Gavin Sheehan

7 10 9

Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE hoop.

Form: 0111-34

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick at up to 21f in the spring. Resumed with a creditable third at Newton Abbot (21.5f) in October but stamina seemed stretched back at 3m when well-held fourth of 5 at Windsor since.

Chad Bament (7) Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

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6 AMBION VIEW (FR) (34)

6 10 9

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Abeona de Clermont (FR) (Della Francesca (USA)) Owner: Mr O. C. R. Wynne & Mrs S. J. Wynne Colours: MAROON and GREY diabolo, MAROON Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne cap.

Breeder: Elevage de Clermont & Hortense Huet Form: F230-22 BF Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles in Exeter maiden in October 2024. Didn’t really kick on from that last season but has returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts in recent months. One to consider up in trip.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 123

7 PATRIOTIK (FR) (42)

Brendan Powell

6 10 7

Gr g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shoeless (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Janet Davies Colours: DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN and WHITE Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan diabolo on sleeves.

Breeder: E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Form: 013-006 D Sponsor: Prysg Cyf TIMEFORM VIEW 3m winner at Doncaster in March and bettered that form when third of 17 in a valuable handicap at Uttoxeter (23f, soft) later that month. Has yet to fire this season but back on the mark he defied at Doncaster if staging a revival.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 121

8 RAMO (FR) (302)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR)) Owner: C B Compton & L Di Franco Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Isabel Williams

8 10 5 Colours: LIGHT BLUE, RED sleeves, LIGHT BLUE armlets, WHITE cap.

Form: 32P/600-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler but struggled in a light campaign last season (including fences). Best watched on return unless the betting speaks in his favour.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 119

9 DOCTOR KILDARE (FR) (29)

Charlie Deutsch

5 10 4

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Lofte Place (FR) (Poliglote) Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff hooped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al Form: 423-113 BF TIMEFORM VIEW 0-4 over hurdles for Nicky Henderson last term but different story for new yard with visor and tongue tie combination added, winning staying handicaps at Bangor and Hereford in recent months. Downed tools when blinkered instead of visored at Doncaster latest and visor makes quick Sam Twiston-Davies return. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 118

10 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (21)

12 10 2

B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm (Montjeu (IRE)) Owner: Mr David Brace Colours: BLACK, RED cross belts and armlets, Trainer: David Brace, Bridgend quartered cap.

Breeder: Victor Connolly Form: P4P6-00 CD Sponsor: Dunraven Group of Companies TIMEFORM VIEW This veteran has a good overall track record, including a win in this in 2023, but has been well below in 2 C&D handicaps this season. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 115

5 Tristan Durrell

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

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LAST YEARS WINNER WOODIE FLASH (IRE) Age: 6 Weight: 12 0 Sean Bowen 4-1 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran

PLAY SMARTER 33

Betting Forecast: 4-1 Doctor Kildare (FR), 9-2 Keable (IRE), 5-1 Ambion View (FR), 10-1 Crebilly (IRE), Royal Rambler (IRE), Patriotik (FR), 11-1 Santos Blue (GB), 16-1 King of The Lake (GB), 20-1 Ramo (FR), 50-1 Classic Concorde (IRE) Race Summary: AMBION VIEW had a next-time-out winner behind in third when second at Exeter last time and is taken to go one place better off the same mark. The thriving Keable is feared most ahead of Royal Rambler, who is likely in a bit better form than his 2 runs this season might suggest.

1-2-3: 1.AMBION VIEW (FR) 2.KEABLE (IRE) 3.ROYAL RAMBLER (IRE)

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TEN MEMORABLE WELSH GRAND NATIONAL WINNERS With the benefit of hindsight, Burrough Hill Lad being set to carry ten stone nine pounds in the 1983 Welsh National was a licence to print money. His trainer Jenny Pitman was so confident that his owners helped themselves to all the odds from 20/1 down to 100/30 and John Francome piloted him to a facile victory. Next year the horse proved himself the best chaser in the land by winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup, also taking the Hennessy and the King George VI Chase in the autumn.

Cool Ground jumped well under Luke Harvey in the 1990 Welsh National, drawing clear three fences from home to win by seven lengths and provide the TV presenter with one of the highlights of his riding career. The horse won twice more before coming fourth in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. After transferring to Toby Balding, in February 1992 he scored again over 3m6f at Chepstow. Even so, he was allowed to go off at 25/1 for another tilt at the Gold Cup, which he won by a short head.

Trained in Ireland, Carvill’s Hill was one of the most talked-about horses of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won 14 of his first 20 races, galloping his rivals into the ground.

Unfortunately he was prone to back trouble, caused by jumping errors. In an attempt to rectify it he was sent to Martin Pipe and won the 1991 Rehearsal Chase at Chepstow convincingly. Next time out he dominated the Welsh National in unforgettable style, leading all the way under top weight. The 20-length runner-up, Party Politics, who carried 19 pounds less, went on to win the Grand National three months later.

Chepstow being waterlogged, the 1994 Welsh National was run at Newbury on New Year’s Eve. The soft going that winter suited Master Oats, whose trainer Kim Bailey had worked wonders to solve the problem of the horse bursting blood vessels. He was always travelling supremely well for his regular jockey Norman Williamson and strolled to a 20-length win.

Past and future Grand National winners Earth Summit and Party Politics were second and third. Four weeks later Master Oats won at Cheltenham by 15 lengths and in March he took the Gold Cup by the same margin.

Nearly three years after winning the Scottish Grand National, in 1997 the Nigel TwistonDavies trained Earth Summit went off at 25/1 in the Welsh equivalent. It was his third start following a 634-day absence due to injury. He was never out of the first two and won by a length and three quarters from Dom Samourai, who had threatened to snatch the prize away from him in the final few yards. It was Earth Summit’s third course win. Later that season he won the Aintree National and so became the first horse to win English, Scottish and Welsh Nationals.

Often a good showing in the Welsh National is seen as a pointer towards Aintree success and that was the case with Bindaree, who was third in the Chepstow race before going on to take the Grand National in 2002. His trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies had been thinking of giving up the game at that point. Bindaree’s next win was in the 2003 Welsh National. In a great finish he held on by half a length from Sir Rembrandt, who a few months later finished the same distance behind Best Mate in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with the future National winner Hedgehunter third.

Silver Birch won the 2004 Welsh National in typically testing conditions. Trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden

by Ruby Walsh, he was already the winner of five races, including two at Chepstow and the Becher Chase over the Aintree fences, all on soft or heavy ground. With so much going for him he was made the 100/30 favourite.

After taking the lead at the third last he was all out to hang on from a host of pursuers. Later he lost his form and was sold, but his new trainer Gordon Elliott engineered an amazing revival and he won the Grand National in 2007.

The well-named Dream Alliance was bred by a group of friends from a former mining village in Wales who wanted to try their luck at the Sport of Kings. He was brought up in the untypical surroundings of allotments and slagheaps before being sent to Philip Hobbs, where he proved good enough to finish second in the Hennessy to Denman. A tendon injury put him on the sidelines for 18 months, but he was skilfully nursed back to fitness and after a prep run at Chepstow he won the 2009 Welsh National. His story was made into a film, Dream Horse.

Snow delayed the 2010 Welsh National until a week into the New Year. The chance of Synchronised was obvious, having won last season’s Midlands National over an even longer trip. With AP McCoy aboard he galloped on dourly to prevail by three lengths. His next four runs seemed to show his limitations, but then a surprise win in the valuable Lexus Chase at Leopardstown earned him an entry at the 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup. He won that as well, to give owner JP McManus and trainer Jonjo O’Neill their first success in the race.

In 2016 Native River was a rare top-weight winner of the Welsh National. Aged only six, and carrying 11 stone 12 pounds in soft ground, he led before halfway and was being hailed as the winner once he went clear four fences out. Raz De Maree, the runner-up, narrowed the gap without ever looking like winning, but his turn came a year later when he won the race. Native River finished third in the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup and won it the following year after an epic duel with Might Bite. Colin Tizzard’s handsome, bold-jumping chestnut, usually ridden by Richard Johnson, won 14 of his 32 starts.

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1 INTENSE RAFFLES (FR) (28)

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Gr g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) (Alberto Giacometti (IRE)) Owner: Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Colours: EMERALD GREEN, DARK GREEN Trainer: T. Gibney, Ireland sleeves, DARK GREEN cap, EMERALD GREEN Breeder: Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede spots.

Sponsor: The Sporting Life Form: 002P-30 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser who won the 2024 Irish Grand National. Better than ever when second in Grade 3 Bobbyjo back at Fairyhouse last winter. Better effort this season when eighth of 24 in Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last month. The step back up in trip is in his favour.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 155

2 HAITI COULEURS (FR) (35)

Bryony Frost

8 11 13

B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR) (Argument (FR)) Owner: Conyers, McDermott and Prowting Colours: ORANGE, RED, PURPLE & DARK BLUE Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport spectrum, WHITE collar and sleeves and peak to Breeder: DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon cap.

Sponsor: William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd Form: 1311-1P C TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a revelation over fences last season, winning the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham prior to following up in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Successful start to this season in Newbury handicap hurdle and something can’t have been right when pulled in Betfair Chase at Haydock since.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 154

3 MR VANGO (IRE) (21)

B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) (Beneficial) Owner: Cracker and Smodge Partnership Trainer: Sara Bradstock, Wantage Breeder: Frank O’Meara Sponsor: Equimedia Ltd

9 11 11 Colours: ROYAL BLUE, large RED spots, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, ROYAL BLUE and RED hooped cap.

Form: 3P/111-2 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 starts last season, including the Peter Marsh at Haydock and 4 1/4m Midlands National at Uttoxeter.

Upped his game again when narrowly denied in the Becher at Aintree on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Should give it his usual good shot if this doesn’t come too soon after a hard race at Aintree.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 152 (+3)

4 NASSALAM (FR) (41)

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Sean Bowen

Jack Tudor

8 11 4

Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER)) Owner: John and Yvonne Stone Colours: WHITE, DARK GREEN hoops, WHITE Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham sleeves and cap.

Breeder: S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle Form: P0/PP-PP CD Sponsor: Km Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Ploughed through the mud to win this race by a wide margin 2 years ago but no form since, including pulling up on last 4 starts. Back on his winning mark but major leap of faith required after wind surgery.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 145

5 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (21)

Caoilin Quinn

9 11 3

B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Colours: YELLOW, DARK BLUE triple diamond Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham and armlets.

Breeder: Michael Tobin Form: 241P6-P C Sponsor: Wasdell Group TIMEFORM VIEW Smart staying chaser who ended a 2-year losing run at Uttoxeter in February. Far from disgraced when sixth of 19 in a major Sandown handicap on final run last term but let down by his jumping in the Becher over the National fences at Aintree on reappearance. Fourth in this last year.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 144 (-2)

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Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

6 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (35)

B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: J P Romans & Nick Case Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Breeder: Rockvale Stud Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

7 10 13 Colours: BLACK, YELLOW triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves and diamond on cap.

Form: 4225-01

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who chased home Haiti Couleurs in the National Hunt Chase at last season’s Cheltenham Festival. Better than ever when readily bagging the Berkshire National at Ascot (29f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago. Player off 9lb higher for a yard no stranger to success in this.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 140

7 TANGANYIKA (FR) (21)

B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Owner: Mrs C. S. Wilson Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford Breeder: E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Sponsor: Faucets Limited

Brendan Powell

7 10 13 Colours: DARK GREEN, YELLOW spots, YELLOW sleeves, DARK GREEN spots, YELLOW cap.

Form: 4112-5P

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much on the up sent chasing last term, scoring over 3m at Market Rasen and Carlisle before signing off with an excellent second of 16 in Midlands National at Uttoxeter in March. Respectable fifth on Cheltenham reappearance but ran no sort of race behind O’Connell and Hung Jury at Sandown since.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 140 (-3)

8 UNCLE BERT (GB) (21)

Charlie Deutsch

8 10 9

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR) (Great Pretender (IRE)) (in 4lb ex) Owner: James & Jean Potter Ltd Colours: WHITE, RED braces, EMERALD GREEN Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham and WHITE check sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

James & Jean Potter Form: 23150-1 Breeder: Sponsor: Potter Group TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who resumed his chase career with a win in handicap company at Aintree (2 1/2m, good to soft) on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Fairly treated under a 4lb penalty but unproven beyond 3m.

Sam Twiston-Davies Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132 (+8)

9 O’CONNELL (IRE) (21)

9 10 9

B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) (in 4lb ex) Owner: Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Colours: ORANGE, DARK BLUE chevrons and Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley armlets, hooped cap.

Breeder: Mr Tom Ford Form: 1112-31 Sponsor: Tuffa Footwear Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Very much a chaser on the up last season and has picked up where he left off, winning 3 1/2m London National at Sandown (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. His hold-up style often doesn’t lend itself to this race but the yard’s Danny McMenamin continued good form affords him respect under a 4lb penalty.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 132 (+5)

10 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (21)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady (Fraam) Owner: Jackdaws Antiques Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Breeder: R. McCarthy Sponsor: Wasdell Group

8 10 8

Colours: PURPLE, PINK hooped sleeves, striped cap.

Form: 521P0-2 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last season who made an encouraging return to action when 2 1/2 lengths second to Jubilee Express in the trial for this race over 3m here (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Same mark today. Should go well.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 135 (+3)

11 GIT MAKER (FR) (46)

Kevin Brogan

9 10 6

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B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Bamos (FR) (Coastal Path) Owner: Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate Colours: WHITE, RED chevron, WHITE sleeves, Trainer: Jamie Snowden, Lambourn RED stars, WHITE cap, RED star.

Breeder: Mr Patrice Vagne Form: 23/030-3 C Sponsor: Betvictor TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival and Scottish Grand National in spring 2024. Hasn’t reached the same heights since but did make quite an encouraging return to action over hurdles at Lingfield in November and yard’s continued good form provides hope now back chasing.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 133

12 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE) (28)

B g Alkaadhem - Taipers (IRE) (Taipan (IRE)) Owner: My Racing Manager Friends Trainer: Dan Skelton, Alcester Breeder: G. Rothwell Sponsor: My Racing Manager

Gavin Sheehan

8 10 5

Colours: BLACK, RED star, WHITE and RED striped sleeves, BLACK cap, RED star.

Form: 34215-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well in the mud, including a Warwick novice chase success last season. Good reappearance second behind a handicap blot in the Rehearsal at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) 4 weeks ago and possible this low-mileage sort could have more to offer.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 132

Tristan Durrell

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13 JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR) (21)

8 10 3

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) (Presenting) (in 4lb ex) Owner: Walters Plant Hire Ltd Colours: DARK BLUE and WHITE diabolo, Trainer: Sam Thomas, Cardiff hooped sleeves and cap.

Breeder: E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Form: 21/26-01 C TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this race 12 months ago and warmed up for this year’s renewal by winning the trial here (3m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Collectors Item by 2 1/2 lengths. Another bold show Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 126 (+6) likely.

14 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (41)

Kielan Woods

9 10 2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Peggy Cullen (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family Colours: BLACK, LIGHT GREEN star, armlets and Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland star on cap.

Breeder: Killian Traynor Form: 0/P0FP-P Sponsor: Bective Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Poor recent form with multiple pull-ups, including in the Troytown on reappearance. Hard to fancy despite hailing from a top stable.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 129

15 LIVIN ON LUCO (IRE) (41)

Conor O’Farrell

7 10 2

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Andrea’s Answer (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE)) Owner: The Philip Hobbs Racing Partnership Colours: ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN chevrons, Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead ORANGE sleeves, EMERALD GREEN spots, Trainer: Breeder: Kilfeacle Stud WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots.

Sponsor: Philip Hobbs Racing Form: 2/16P3-1 C TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by an increased test of stamina and a change of tactics when making all in the 3 1/2m Sussex National at Fontwell (good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Effectively 7lb higher now and will need a big career best to Callum Pritchard (3) follow up in this stronger race.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

16 DOM OF MARY (FR) (28)

9 10 2

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Owner: Mr P. J. Cave Colours: EMERALD GREEN, RED sash, halved Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket sleeves, RED cap.

Breeder: Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux Form: P20P-31 TIMEFORM VIEW Yet another who has benefited from the switch to the James Owen yard, overhauling Zertakt (won at Cheltenham since) to make it second time lucky for the stable over 3 3/4m at Newcastle last month.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128

17 HUNG JURY (IRE) (21)

Richie McLernon

10 10 2

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) (Dilshaan) Owner: Martin Keighley Racing Club Colours: WHITE, DARK BLUE stars, RED sleeves, Trainer: Martin Keighley, Cheltenham DARK BLUE stars, DARK BLUE cap.

Breeder: William Flood Form: 6-14012 Sponsor: Fbc Manby Bowdler TIMEFORM VIEW Novice with a progressive profile over fences, winning 4m Cheltenham hunter in May and 25f handicap at the same venue in November. Advanced his form again when 3/4 lengths second of 6 to O’Connell at Sandown (29f, good to soft) 21 days ago, despite going in snatches. Thorough stayer.Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 128 (+1)

18BEAUFO RT SCALE (IRE) (27)

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6 10 2

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Carrigeen Aspen (IRE) (Indian River (FR)) Owner: Mr Ed Mulligan Colours: ROYAL BLUE, WHITE stars, sleeves and Trainer: Gordon Elliott, Ireland stars on cap.

Breeder: Mrs R. H. Lalor Form: 020200 Sponsor: Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in 25f Cheltenham handicap in October and respectable seventh in ultracompetitive Troytown and Porterstown in Ireland since. Might be vulnerable from 6lb out of handicap. Also declared Paddy Hanlon (5) 3.00 Leopardstown Saturday.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

19 PATS FANCY (IRE) (21)

10 10 2

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Owner: Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond, Lee chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport diamonds.

Breeder: Maurice Leamy Form: 6/6PP-46 C Sponsor: William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a pair of 3m course handicap chases in December 2021. Lightly-raced and largely out of sorts since, failing to build on Ffos Las reappearance when well-held sixth at Chepstow 3 weeks ago.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 120 (-3)

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19 (EXACTA) Blinkers worn by No. 4, 10, 14, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 18. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

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LAST YEARS WINNER VAL DANCER (IRE) Age: 7 Weight: 10 6 Charlie Hammond 8-1 (Mel Rowley) 15 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 6-1 Jubilee Express (FR), 8-1 Mr Vango (IRE), 10-1 Collectors Item (IRE), 11-1 O’Connell (IRE), Git Maker (FR), 12-1 Haiti Couleurs (FR), Rock My Way (IRE), 14-1 Deafening Silence (IRE), 16-1 Dom of Mary (FR), 18-1 Uncle Bert (GB), 25-1 Intense Raffles (FR), 28-1 Livin On Luco (IRE), Hung Jury (IRE), 33-1 Nassalam (FR), 50-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), Tanganyika (FR), Where It All Began (IRE), 150-1 Beaufort Scale (IRE), Pats Fancy (IRE) Race Summary: ROCK MY WAY had so much in hand at Ascot last time that even a 9lb rise is potentially lenient. The main threat may come from Collectors Item, who is theoretically weighted to turn around recent course form with last year’s runner-up Jubilee Express.

O’Connell, Mr Vango and Haiti Couleurs also make the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.ROCK MY WAY (IRE) 2.COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) 3.JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR)

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THE CORAL “PIPPED-AT-THE POST” PAYOUTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (GBB RACE) (Class 2) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £35000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £13912; Second £6954; Third £3479; Fourth £1739; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) For conditions of this race see page 47

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Horse

1 DONNACHA (IRE) (22)

Age

st

lb

7 12 0

Br g Jet Away - Archdale Ambush (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Owner: Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE diamond and Trainer: Nigel Hawke, Tiverton sleeves.

Breeder: Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Form: 3411-32 CD Sponsor: Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed TIMEFORM VIEW Upwardly-mobile chaser last term who scored at Exeter and over C&D last season. Improved again when second to a progressive sort (pair clear) back at Exeter (19f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Raised 4lb but could still be well handicapped.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 132

2 WESTERN GENERAL (IRE) (29)

James Davies

7 11 13

Ch g Valirann (FR) - Shocona (IRE) (Oscar Schindler (IRE)) Owner: Brocade Racing Colours: RED and PURPLE (quartered), YELLOW Trainer: Joe Tizzard, Sherborne sleeves, RED cap.

Breeder: Ben McCabe Form: 511P-06 Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful on his day, including three 2m handicap chase wins last season. Respectable reappearance effort at Ascot in November and a bad mistake 5 out provides an excuse for a below-par effort at Newbury since.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 131

3 TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) (21)

Brendan Powell

7 11 12

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) (Presenting) Owner: Mrs Kathy Stuart Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK epaulets and star on Trainer: Alan Jones, Timberscombe cap.

Breeder: Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables Form: 14/2PP-1 C TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner for Paul Nicholls and better than ever making a winning start for this yard in 3m course chase 3 weeks ago. Shorter trip to contend with now but he still looks fairly handicapped off 5lb higher.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 130

4 ROYAL JEWEL (IRE) (22)

Jay Tidball (5)

6 11 11

Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE) (Presenting) Colours: YELLOW, BROWN disc, striped sleeves, Owner: Mr R. M. Penny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead hooped cap.

Trainer: Breeder: N. Fortune Form: 123-126 C

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TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with 21f reappearance victory at Newton Abbot in October. Fine second of 4 at Ascot next time but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Donnacha at Exeter 3 weeks ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Callum Pritchard (3) Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 129

5 BEN SOLO (IRE) (21)

6 11 9

B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE) (Old Vic) Owner: Mr David McDermott Colours: RED, ROYAL BLUE triple diamond, Trainer: Rebecca Curtis, Newport chevrons on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap, RED Breeder: John Fallon diamonds.

Sponsor: William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd Form: 220-512 CD BF TIMEFORM VIEW Just second start over fences when making all in C&D handicap in November. Progressed again when runner-up back here since. Should go well again.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 127

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6 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (252)

9 11 6

B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR) (Chef de Clan (FR)) Owner: The Winter Partnership Colours: BLACK, RED seams, halved sleeves, Trainer: Venetia Williams, Hereford BLACK and RED check cap.

Breeder: Jean Hardy Form: 23P4PPSponsor: Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Well handicapped but out of sorts when last seen in the spring and best watched on return unless the betting hints that a revival is anticipated.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 124

7 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (14)

Charlie Deutsch

7 11 5

B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Owner: Mrs Janet Davies Colours: DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN and WHITE Trainer: Evan Williams, Llancarfan diabolo on sleeves.

Breeder: Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Form: 15-0600 C Sponsor: Prysg Cyf TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m course handicap chase last winter but operating below his best of late. Bounce back needed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right fore shoe.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 123

8 LUNAR DISCOVERY (GB) (21)

Conor Ring

8 10 13

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) (Grand Plaisir (IRE)) Owner: Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE star, armlets and Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon star on cap.

Breeder: Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Form: P-34533 Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/hurdles winner for Jimmy Moffatt. Some respectable efforts over fences for new yard this season but Ben Solo holds her on latest C&D form.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 117

Charlie Price (3)

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

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LAST YEARS WINNER LOWRY’S BAR (IRE) Age: 6 Weight: 11 7 Micheal Nolan 11-10 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 7 ran

PLAY SMARTER Betting Forecast: 9-4 Ben Solo (IRE), 7-2 Donnacha (IRE), 9-2 Toss of A Coin (IRE), 10-1 Lunar Discovery (GB), 12-1 Royal Jewel (IRE), 20-1 Western General (IRE), Galop de Chasse (FR), 22-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) Race Summary: DONNACHA took another step forward when clear with a progressive sort at Exeter last time and could still be well treated even after a further 4lb rise. Ben Solo is another chaser heading in the right direction and is second choice ahead of recent course scorer Toss of A Coin.

1-2-3: 1.DONNACHA (IRE) 2.BEN SOLO (IRE) 3.TOSS OF A COIN (IRE)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.00 - THE PLAY CORALS FREE “RACING-SUPER-SERIES” NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9476 to the winning horse The second to receive £4365, the third £2181 and the fourth £1092. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 26 entries at £87. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7261; Second £3631; Third £1815; Fourth £908. (Penalty Value £9476.04) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.30 - THE CORAL ‘DAILY REWARDS SHAKER’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £82 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £66 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 20 entries at £82. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.05 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB ‘JOIN FOR FREE’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8977 to the winning horse The second to receive £4131, the third £2065, the fourth £1033 and the fifth £515. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey.

In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 14 entries at £85. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6866; Second £3432; Third £1717; Fourth £859; Fifth £428. (Penalty Value £8977.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.40 - THE CORAL FINALE JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £47552 to the winning horse The second to receive £17808, the third £8896 and the fourth £4440. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £20000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 8 entries at £400. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £36496; Second £14920; Third £7456; Fourth £3728. (Penalty Value £47552) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.10 - THE JOIN CORAL ‘BET £10 GET £50’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 12 entries at £150. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.50 - THE CORAL WELSH GRAND NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £96815 to the winning horse The second to receive £36329, the third £18190, the fourth £9061, the fifth £4556 and the sixth £2278. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 25th and pay £175 stake, Scratch by noon, December 9th or pay £275, Confirm by noon, December 22nd and pay £400, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after November 30th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases 7lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). Welsh Grand National Perpetual Challenge Trophy to be held by the winning owner until 1st December, 2026. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (24 hour declarations apply to this race) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday, after Closing may be taken into account. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. 51 entries, 9 at £175, 20 at £450, 22 at £850. - Closed November 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £74086; Second £30413; Third £15215; Fourth £7599; Fifth £3808; Sixth £1904. (Penalty Value £96815) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.25 - THE CORAL “PIPPED-AT-THE POST” PAYOUTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Coral have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the Owner, trainer and jockey. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CORAL. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 12 entries, 3 at £35 and 9 at £175. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 19lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.