Chepstow Racecard - Saturday 5th April by Arena Racing Company

We’re so pleased to welcome you to Chepstow racecourse for our latest jumps ﬁxture, our Grand National Party raceday. It’s a wonderful day to be racing with it being one of the biggest day’s for our industry with the Grand National itself live from Aintree on the big screen at 4pm.

We’ve got plenty going on for you today with some great action on and off the track, all leading up to our special guest Mathew Horne (From Gavin & Stacey) performing a live DJ set after racing. Mathew will be performing his DJ set in the Bonanza Boy marquee straight after the last race so head over there for the party to continue after racing ﬁnishes.

As mentioned above, all eyes today are on racing’s biggest day, with huge public affection for the race that so many people view as the pinnacle of jumps racing. We will of course be featuring a live broadcast of the big race, as well as the rest of the card from Aintree, on our big screen and on the remainder of the screens throughout the course. You’ll ﬁnd details of all the runners and riders for Aintree as well as here at Chepstow in this racecard.

We have another big day soon upon us with our Bank Holiday Music Tribute Festival on Easter Monday in partnership with Social Eats. This promises to be a wonderful day of live music, food and drink with family entertainment all throughout the day. The music will start from gates opening and will be ﬂowing throughout the whole day, as well as after racing so do come and join us for something a little different and an unmissable event.

A big thank you today to our extremely loyal sponsors DragonBet. We thank you for your continued support and are looking forward to hosting you for the day. You’ll ﬁnd a couple of the DragonBet team around the course handing out some ﬂyers, and the guys will be on the betting rail ready and waiting to take your bets for the day.

All that’s left for me to do is wish you a wonderful day with us today, thank you once again for your support of the racecourse and I wish you all the best in ﬁnding a few winners along the way today.

Luke Admans General Manager at Chepstow Racecourse

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Parade Ring

This is an ideal opportunity for racegoers to see the horses close up and assess their attitude and ﬁtness. The horses begin to parade 15-20 minutes before their race, and this is a great chance to pick your horse.

Placing a Bet

The Racecourse Betting shop is situated in the Grandstand & Paddock enclosure. The bookmakers are located in the betting ring in front of the main Grandstand.

The Weighing Room

This is located opposite the Winning Post and all jockeys weigh out here before each race. Their weight, including their saddle, should correspond with the weight shown in today’s racecard for their particular horse in that particular race. Once the race is ﬁnished, the jockeys will weigh in and their weight must be the same as when they started. On racedays, four stewards ensure each race is run according to Jockey Club rules and regulations.

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SATURDAY 5 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD THOMAS EVETTS

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR JOANNE HAWKINS

TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR MARK ELGAR MILLY BERSEY, SOPHIE CANDY, MICHAEL WALTON

STARTERS

CIARAN MCKEE

WILLIAM JORDAN

JUDGE

GUY LEWIS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

BOBBY MCEWEN

SCOTT MILNES

CARYS REYNOLDS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr PETER PHILLIPS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr NAOMI CUMMINGS

Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD

Dr CHRIS REESE

NURSE

SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

STUART SHILSTON

ANDREA KELLY

DARREN STONE

HORSE HANDLERS

KAREN WILLIAMS

JADE LAZENBY

HANDICAPPER

JAMES NORRIS

GENERAL MANAGER

LUKE ADMANS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAI JONES

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

RON MASON

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

LUKE ADMANS

COMMENTATOR

STEVEN POWELL

BETTING RING MANAGER

ANDY COLLINS

HOW TO READ

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

horse’s name

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic

No of days since last ran

form guide previous performances /=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

9 NASSALAM (FR) (18) 6300-41 C

Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER))

age

weight st-lbs

6 11-6

Caoilin Quinn (3) John and Yvonne Stone Gary Moore, Horsham

Br S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reactedverypositivelytoreﬁttedblinkerswhenanemphaticwinnerof thetrialover3mhere18daysago,beatingWayﬁnderby51/2lengthsbut value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further but he’s weighted to have a big say under a 4lb penalty TFR HHHHI BHA140

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

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.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

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 nonhandicaps 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 For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are preﬁxed by the letter h.

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WITH DRAGONBET EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (16 wins from 135 runners, 12%) runs DEARKEITHANDKATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs DEARKEITHANDKATY LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAD MAXIOS trained by H Derham, Newbury, 73 miles.

LAUGHING JOHN holds the clear edge on form and with progress very much on the cards from this son of Postponed he earns a confident vote to get off the mark. Uhtred Ragnarson shaped well when a debut third at Taunton and can chase home Nicky Henderson’s juvenile ahead of Mad Maxios

1 DEARKEITHANDKATY (FR) (27) 34

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Astraye (FR)

Benjamin Macey (7)

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

Br Mme Philippe Morruzzi & Mr Philippe Morr Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, hinted at promise when fourth of 6 in juvenile at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) on his hurdles bow 27 days ago. Can take a step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 LAUGHING JOHN (GB) (41) 32

B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystery Code

11-0

Freddie Gordon (3)

Mrs Jean Sillett Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br J. C. Sillett Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed gelding has shaped well amidst inexperience when placed in juvenile hurdles at Newbury and Hereford, runner-up on latter occasion in February. Has more to offer and the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA106

3 MAD MAXIOS (IRE) (20) 42

B g Maxios - La Premiere Dame (FR)

11-0

Harry Reed

Mark & Maria Adams Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios gelding took a step forward in a ﬁrst-time tongue tie when second of 3 in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 20 days ago. Considered TFRHHHII BHA-

4 UHTRED RAGNARSON (IRE) (26) 0363

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Spanish Berry (IRE)

11-0

Philip Armson (3)

Mr Chris Lane & Mr Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Cyril & Michael Kelly Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, made a promising start in this sphere when third of 9 in juvenile at Taunton (16.5f, good) 26 days ago. Open to improvement and well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2024: KNIGHT OF ALLEN (FR) 4 11 0 David Noonan 5-6 (Mrs Jane Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Laughing John (GB), 9-2 Uhtred Ragnarson (IRE), 13-2 Mad Maxios (IRE), 8-1 Dearkeithandkaty (FR)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SECOND RACE 1.10

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs TIMETOSHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs TIMETOSHINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRAZY ABOUT HER trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 177 miles.

TIMETOSHINE has made a most encouraging start to her hurdling career and can maintain her unbeaten record in this sphere faced with what appears to be the simplest of tasks

colours no horse age st lb

1 TIMETOSHINE (FR) (21) 11 D

Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - This Time (FR)

Million in Mind Partnership

5 11-12

Ben Bromley (5)

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Haras de Saint Julien & Mme A. Tamagni Goffs UK Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France, successful twice on AW in 2024. Sold out of Fabrice Chappet’s yard for €30,000 and made it 2 from 2 over hurdles in taking fashion at Kempton (2m) 3 weeks ago. Likely to progress further and this looks an outstanding opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 CINQ DOUZAINE (GB) (914)

B m Sixties Icon - Dozen (FR)

5 11-0

Ben Ffrench Davis (5)

Mr C. J. Down Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden on sole Flat start in 2022 for Mick Channon and not seen since TFRHIIII BHA-

3 CRAZY ABOUT HER (IRE) (156) 200

B m Vadamos (FR) - Gravina

5 11-0

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Mr Aiden Murphy Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising debut when second in a Worcester bumper (for Olly Murphy) in August but well below that level both outings for current yard Has had a breathing operation ahead of hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

4

JACKIE

DIAMOND

(GB) (41) 3

B m Territories (IRE) - The Dukkerer (IRE)

5 11-0

Joe Anderson (3)

Mrs T. Cass Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

Br Martin Percival High View Racing Ltd, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat and achieved little when third of 6 on Hereford hurdling debut TFRHHIII BHA-

CASA NO

6 11 5 Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell 10-11 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn by No. 3. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 1-12 Timetoshine (FR), 18-1 Jackie Diamond (GB), 25-1 Crazy About Her (IRE), 40-1 Cinq Douzaine (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB

2024:

MENTO

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

AINTREE 1.20 3m 149y

THE WILLIAM HILL TOP PRICE GUARANTEE HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE (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) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 16 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 MAXIMILIAN

(GER)

(42) 11312/-P 9 12-0

Br Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Maxima (GER)

Brian Hughes J

O Owners Group 099 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Gestut Harzburg

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartasanovicehurdler,ﬁnishedanexcellentsecondintheGrade1SeftonNovicesHurdleatAintreebackinApril2023,onlydeniedby agamewinner Clearlyhadissuessinceandhasplentytoprovehavingshownlittleonreappearance(pulled-upafter23monthsoff). TFRHHIII BHA141

2 JERIKO DU REPONET (FR) (23) 1P-P532 BF

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Ukaline du Reponet (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Daniel Jannet

6 11-13

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst3startsoverhurdles,includingaGrade2.Struggledtoreachthoseheightsattheendoflastseason/startofthisseasonbutconfirmedpromise ofPertempsqualifierthirdwhenrunner-upintheFinalinfirst-timecheekpieces.Lightly-racedandcouldwellhaveabighandicapinhim. TFR

3 RUSHMOUNT (IRE) (30) 21P-041

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Glenwood Girl (IRE)

8 11-13

Brian Hayes J

O Apex Flight Syndicate Jonathan Sweeney, Ireland T

B Patrick Moakley

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinaThurlesmaidenlastFebruaryandhasimprovedinhandicapsthisseason.Travelledsmoothlywhenfourthinavaluable25-runnerLeopardstown handicaphurdleinFebruaryandsuitedbytestofspeedwhenlandingaThurleshandicap(22f)nexttime.Furtherimprovementnotruledout

4 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (22) 011432

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE)

7 11-12

Lewis Saunders (7) J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Franck A. McNulty Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timewinnerasanoviceandimprovedagaintolandabraceofhandicapsinNovember Consistentsinceandranhisbestoftheseasonindefeat whenrunner-upintheMartinPipe(20.3f)onlybetteredbyagradedmare,ﬁnishinginamannerthanwouldsuggest3miswithinhisreach.Player TFRHHHHI BHA139

5 KAMSINAS (FR)

(35) 10-1402 C 8 11-11

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaGrade2asanoviceandacoursehandicaponreturn.Bouncedbackfromadisappointingrunwhenrunner-up(inﬁrst-timetonguetie-retained)over thistripatDoncaster,suitedbytheemphasisonspeed.Strong-travellingsortcouldbesuitedthedemandsofabig-ﬁeldhandicap.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA138

6 WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN (IRE) (42) 1-54005 7 11-10

Br B m Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Youve Got A Friend (IRE)

Aidan Kelly (3) J

O Mrs Suzanne Fahey Jarlath Fahey, Ireland T

B Thomas Downey

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofaFairyhousehandicap(22.2f)lastseasonandagainrancreditablyreturnedtothatvenue(withcheekpiecesreﬁtted)when103/4 lengthsﬁfthof16toBarryLyndoninahandicaphurdle42daysago.Remainstobeseenifshecanbackthatupinastrongerrace. TFRHHIII BHA137

7 DARTAN (GB) (188) 1010-20 8 11-10

Br Gr g Reliable Man - Desabina (GER)

James Smith (5) J

O Mr Killian McDonnell Matthew J. Smith, Ireland T

B Gestut Rottgen

TIMEFORMVIEWRanoneofhislesserracesquicklyrevertedtohurdlesafter2daysoffwheneleventhof18inhandicaphurdleatGalway(22.5f,soft)inAugustand waslastseenﬁnishingdowntheﬁeldintheIrishCesarewitchbackonthelevel.Looksanoutsideronhisreturntohurdlesafter6-monthsoff. TFRHHIII BHA137

8 BARRY LYNDON (IRE) (42) 103661

Br Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Mna Na Heirean (IRE)

O Mrs Fidelma Toole

B Deirdre A Connolly

7 11-10

Liam McKenna (5) J

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedhisthirdcareersuccess(inﬁrst-timetonguetie-retained)whenwell-suitedbyatruly-run21/2matFairyhouselasttime, keepingonwell.Hisrunstyleandpedigreeofferhopethathe’llstaythislongertripandhecannotbetotallydismissed. TFRHHHII BHA137

9 BO ZENITH (FR) (28) 112/-350 BF

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Boreale du Berlais (FR)

O Mr O. S. Harris

B Mr Gilles Le Baron

6 11-9

James Bowen J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceandsecondinGrade1atthisvenueasajuvenileforGaryMoore.ProvedheretainedallhisabilityonfirststartforNickyHendersonbuthasn’t justifiedmarketsupportintwosubsequentruns,travellinglessfluentlythannormal.Onafairmarkiflongertrip/headgeardothetrick. TFRHHHHI BHA136

10 BILL JOYCE (IRE) (70) 10-1133

Br B g Mahler - Bettys Delight (IRE)

6 11-9

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Mary Hayes Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEW£225,000recruitoffmarkonhurdlesbowbeforedominatingaGrade2atSandown(19.8f)onsoft Shapedsecond-bestwhenthirdintheGrade1Challowin DecemberbutfoundlessthanlookedlikelywhenthirdatCheltenham(20.2f)thefollowingmonth.Interestinguppedto3minﬁrst-timetongue-tie. TFRHHHHI BHA136

11 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (22) 1-5P206

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman

B J. & S. Wenman

6 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerandwent2-3innovicehurdles.Hasbeeninconsistentthisseasonbuthascreditableforminhandicapswhenonagoingday,narrowlydefeated inavaluableWindsorhandicapinJanuaryandmatchedthateffortwhensixthof24intheMartinPipe.Maywellseethebestofhimoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA135

12 TIMMY TUESDAY (IRE) (19) P/-02131

Br B g Mahler - Bonmahon (IRE)

7 11-8

Danny Gilligan J

O David Barnard/Nick Courtney/C. Moran Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Edward Collins

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW2-2inhandicaps,showingmuchimprovedformwinning8-runnerhandicaphurdleatDownRoyal(20f,good)19daysago,scoringcomfortablyhavingtravelled well,hisperformancebackedupbyasolidtimeﬁgure.Shapesasthoughhecouldbeevenbetterat3m.Unexposedandmeritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHH BHA135

13 BUILDING BRIDGES (GB) (177)

1100-61 9 11-7

Br Br g New Approach (IRE) - City On Sea (IRE)

O Taphouse Syndicate

B Niarchos Family

Mr Oran McGill (5) J

Gary McGill, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival (22.5f, soft) and conﬁrmed that promise when landing a 3m Perth handicap next time, showingalikeableattitude.IngoodheartwhenthirdontheFlatﬁnalrunoflastseasonandcouldbealiveoutsiderhavinggonewellfreshbefore. TFRHHHII BHA134

PARK OF KINGS

(IRE) (22) 610225 7 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - I’m All You Need (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Marilyn Syme

Mark Walsh J

Paul Nolan, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWWinnerover21/2matGowraninOctoberandevenbetterformwhenrunner-upinListedhandicapsatNaasandLeopardstown(both21/2magain) attheendof2024.Underlinedhisconsistencywhenrespectableﬁfthof24intheMartinPipeandhelooksworthanothergoatthislongertrip. TFRHHHII BHA132

15 DINONS (FR) (175) 21/-1P12

Br B g Balko (FR) - Beni Abbes (FR)

O Mr Joseph Bell & The Gilberts

B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

12 11-5

Craig Nichol J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranreeledoff3winsin4startsoverfencesandhurdleslastsummerandremainedinﬁneformwhenanarrowrunner-upatHexham(23.3f) whenlastseeninOctober Hasgonewellfreshinthepastbutfacesatoughertaskuppedinclasstakingonyounger/less-exposedrivals. TFRHHIII BHA132

16 NURSE SUSAN (FR) (22) 24//011-0

Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR)

O Mr Colm Donlon

B Mr Gaetan Gilles

8 11-5

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced but talented mare, returned from absence to win handicaps at Cheltenham and Lingﬁeld (23f) last winter Off a further 13 months prior to shapingmuchbetterthanthebareresultintheMartinPipe,possiblydoingtoomuchtoosoon.Respectedfortrainerseekinghat-trickinthisrace. TFRHHHHI BHA132

17 DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (21) 111123

Br Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)

O Equi ex Incertis Partners

6 11-4

Conor O’Farrell J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Con Collins Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaremarkable6handicapsonthetrotbetweenMarchandNovemberlastmonth.Improvedwhenunluckytobedenieda7-timeratAscotinDecemberand mighthavewonagainbutforaﬁnalﬂightblunderatKempton(21f)lasttime.Hasn’treachedhislimityetandtherecouldbemoretocomeover3m. TFRHHHHI BHA131

18 JIPCOT (FR) (24) 001340

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR)

O The Megsons

6 11-4

Kielan Woods J

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW BacktoverybestfollowingwindsurgerywhenwinningreadilyatNewburyandmaintainedthatformwhenhittingtheframeinapairof3mhandicaps, typicallyriddenpatiently NeverthreatenedunderthosetacticswhendisappointingintheCoralCup(21f)buthasplaceclaimsifthisisruntosuit TFRHHHII BHA131

19 CATCH HIM DERRY (IRE) (23) 1-1P613

Br B g Milan - Pretty Present (IRE)

O Jolly Boys Outing

7 11-4

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Knocktartan House Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon3ofhisﬁrst4handicapsandhasfoundevenmoreimprovementinrecentstarts,landingaExeterPertempsqualiﬁerinFebruarypriortoanexcellent thirdintheFinal,comingfromfurtherbackthanthepairthatbeathim.Leadingplayerfortrainerwhohaswonlasttworenewalsofthisrace. TFRHHHHI BHA131

DEEP CAVE (IRE) (63)

105546

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE)

O Mr Caolan Brendan Woods

7 11-2

Jack Tudor J

Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Robert Allen Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEWHadbeenfairlyconsistentforcurrentyard,ﬁnishingapromisingfourthof12inadecenthandicapatWindsor(24f,goodtosoft)onpenultimaterun,but well-heldatSandownintestingconditionsinFebruary,thegroundandquickturnaroundpossiblyagainsthim.Couldbouncebackafterabreak. TFRHHHII BHA129

21 SHANAGH

BOB

(IRE) (23) 4-55250

Br B g Mahler - Exit Bob (IRE)

O Mrs J Donnelly

7 11-2

Paul O’Brien J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Aaron Doocey Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 Cheltenham novice hurdle winner last term returned to this sphere (having not taken to chasing) with a creditable second 25f Huntingdon handicapinJanuary UnsuitedbydropintripatWarwick(21f)nexttime,butlittleexcusewhendisappointinginthePertempsﬁnal.Needsmore. TFRHHIII BHA129

22 NAVAJO INDY (GB) (56) 31-1143

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm

O M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman

6 11-2

Non Runner J

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA129

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) 6 10 8 Charlie Todd 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 21 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 9, 16. Hood worn by No. 17. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 14, 18. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 21. Stewards Note: BO ZENITH: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Jeriko du Reponet (FR), Catch Him Derry (IRE), 11-1 Bo Zenith (FR), 12-1 Act of Authority (FR), Bill Joyce (IRE), Nurse Susan (FR), 14-1 Timmy Tuesday (IRE), 16-1 Kamsinas (FR), 18-1 Rushmount (IRE), Barry Lyndon (IRE), 20-1 Double Powerful (IRE), 22-1 Park of Kings (IRE), 28-1 Push The Button (IRE), 33-1 Jipcot (FR), 40-1 Deep Cave (IRE), Shanagh Bob (IRE), 50-1 Whatcouldhavebeen (IRE), Dartan (GB), Building Bridges (GB), 66-1 Maximilian (GER), 100-1 Dinons (FR)

TIMMY TUESDAY has won both his handicap starts to date, the latest when clocking a decent timefigure over 2 1/2m at Down Royal. He’s totally unexposed as a stayer and there could be more improvement to come tackling 3m for the first time. Dan Skelton arrives with a strong hand in his bid for a hat-trick in this race, and Catch Him Derry may be the pick having come from an unlikely position to finish third in the Pertemps final. Bo Zenith looks interesting tried in headgear over this longer trip.

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THIRD RACE 1.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ON COURSE

VALUES ONLINE WITH DRAGONBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (15 wins from 121 runners, 12%) runs SALAMANCA BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs SALAMANCA BAY

WEIGHTWATCHER: SALAMANCA BAY won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 5lb to 112. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACK SPARROW GREY trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.

LUCKY LUGGER has shown improved form sent chasing this season, getting off the mark at Uttoxeter in February before travelling best at Leicester last time, so he is taken to continue his good run and resume winning ways. He can see off the challenge of Jet of Dreams, who has won 3 of his 6 starts this season, while Boston Joe could fare better with headgear applied

1 SALAMANCA BAY (IRE) (26) 2-4P6P0 D

9 12-2

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Almada (FR) Callum Pritchard (5)

Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br D. Fenton, Elm Equine & Holling Equine

Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWIn ﬁrst-time hood, off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr last March. However, didn’t offer much in 3 starts for Dan Skelton this season and (with hood/tongue tie left off) well held on stable debut last time Revival needed but he’s on a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA112

2 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (39) 23F312 D

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie

Mr A. E. Price

Br Mr A. Price

8 11-12

Richard Patrick

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up at this C&D on ﬁrst 2 starts over fences and deservedly gained a ﬁrst victory when scoring easily at Uttoxeter in February. Again ran well when second of 4 at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) last time, so he’s a likely contender once more. TFRHHHHH BHA108

3 JET OF

DREAMS

(IRE) (21) 113212 D

B g Jet Away - Lady J D (IRE)

7 11-8

Brendan Powell

The Stewkley Shindiggers Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br James Devereux 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account at Hereford last spring and has won twice more since, cruising home in a match at Taunton in November After 4 months off, found less than looked likely when second of 3 at Newcastle (16.3f, good) 3 weeks ago, but he could be thereabouts again TFRHHHHI BHA104

4 BOSTON JOE (IRE) (14) P012P5 D

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE)

9 11-5

Jamie Brace (5)

Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br T. Horgan

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a pair of handicap chases at Ffos Las in ﬁrst of half of season and runner-up over hurdles at this course in November Below form on his last 2 starts, back over fences at Bangor 2 weeks ago, but he’s capable on a going day with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA101

5 DJ PETE (IRE) (20) 255/3-03

Gr g Malinas (GER) - Rosealainn (IRE)

7 10-13

James Best

Fiona Alderson Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Br Padraig O’Bearra Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame both starts in bumpers, but only modest form over hurdles and fared no better making chase debut when well-beaten third of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Major improvement required. TFRHHIII BHA95

6 JACK SPARROW GREY (FR) (75) 50-0P0

Ch g Kap Rock (FR) - Betwixt (IRE)

6 10-2

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Mrs Ruth Arnold Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br S.A.R.L. MM Stud KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter nearly a year off, hinted at promise in a Plumpton novice hurdle in December but hasn’t built on that effort in 2 starts since, down the ﬁeld on handicap hurdle debut at Warwick (19f, good to soft) in January. Has work to do as he goes chasing TFRHHIII BHA80

2024: BRULURE NOIRE (IRE) 7 11 9 Harry Bannister 7-1 (Richard Bandey) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. Stewards Note: SALAMANCA BAY: Following its run on 10/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jet of Dreams (IRE), 11-4 Lucky Lugger (GB), 4-1 Salamanca Bay (IRE), 9-2 Boston Joe (IRE), 18-1 Dj Pete (IRE), 22-1 Jack Sparrow Grey (FR)

1-2-3: 1.LUCKY LUGGER 2.JET OF DREAMS (IRE) 3.BOSTON JOE (IRE)

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THE TURNERS MERSEY 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 CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (35) 113

Br B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE)

6 11-7

Tom Cannon J

O Mr J. Law Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Ms M. McKenna Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBoltedupinabumperatAyrondebutinNovember Subsequentlychangedhandsandcreatedaterriﬁcimpressionwhenoutpointingthelongodds-onDiva Lunaoverhurdlesin2mSandownnovice.LostunbeatenrecordbutshapedwellwhenthirdinKelsoGrade2sinceandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHII BHA127

2 FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE)

(55) 21/-111

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Royale Video (FR)

O McNeill Family & Stone Family

7 11-7

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Cyril O’Hara Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulbumperscorerin2022whoisprogressingwelloverhurdlesfollowingalengthyabsence,makingit3from3 in 6-runner Listed event at Exeter (16.7f) in February Sure to stay 2 1/2m and open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA136

3 FUNICULI FUNICULA (FR) (25) 2-10

Br B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Fun Run (FR)

5 11-7

Danny Mullins J

O Michael A.O’Riordan/Seamus Hennessy W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Jean-Etienne Rime

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up only start in France in 2023 and looked a very useful prospect starting out for new yard after 15 months off when a readywinnerofaClonmelmaiden(17f)inJanuary However,nevergotremotelycompetitiveinlastmonth’sSupreme. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 GOOD AND CLEVER (IRE) (62) 13-233

Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Grangeclare Rosa (IRE)

6 11-7

James Bowen J

O Bryce & Greatrex Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Longrove Stud & Jack Fogarty 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who has shown similar form in this sphere, coming in a very good third of 10 to Kopek des Bordes in Grade 1 at Leopardstown(16f,goodtosoft)onmostrecentouting.Bredtobesuitedbythestepupintripandnotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA135

5 HONESTY

POLICY

(IRE) (34) 2211

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo

O Mr John P. McManus

B H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon

5 11-7

Mark Walsh J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmedhurdlingdebutpromisewhenwinning12-runnermaidenatNavan(15.7f,heavy)inFebruaryanddidwellunderthecircumstancestofollow upatLeopardstown(2m)lasttime,havingbeenshuffledbackonhometurn.Willstayatleast21/2mandremainscapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA135

6 HORACES PEARL (FR) (36) 1/11-11 C 7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Yellow Queen (FR)

O Matt & Sally Burford

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis, J. Ince et al

Connor Brace J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

TIMEFORMVIEWOneofthebestaroundinbumperslastseason,signingoffwithaGrade2winhereandhasmadeaﬁnestartoverhurdles,toyingwithalast-timeoutwinnerwhendefyingapenaltyatNewbury(20.5f)thepreviousmonth.Smartprospectandwellworthhisplaceatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA135

7 KAPPA JY PYKE (FR) (24) 1-216 5 11-7

Br B g Masked Marvel - Callie Tueuse (FR) P. Townend J

O Stennett & Varmen Partnership W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Eric Becq

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner for D. Satalia who conﬁrmed the promise of his hurdling/stable debut when winning 21-runner maiden at Punchestown (16.9f) in January,aroundalengthupwhenleftclearlast StillinneedoftheexperienceuppedingradewhensixthinBaringBinghamsinceandneedsmore. TFRHHHII BHA139

8 KOKTAIL DIVIN (FR) (33) 411-231 D 5 11-7

Br B g Masked Marvel - Divine Sainte (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs Karine Perreau

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhoconﬁrmedthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutatthesecondattemptwithvictoryin12-runnermaidenatLeopardstown (20f,goodtosoft)33daysago,valueforextrahavingbeenheavilyeaseddown.Likelytoimprovefurthernowsteppingupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA137

9 MIAMI MAGIC (IRE) (42) 1-21122 D BF 6 11-7

Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Rose de Beaufai (FR) Brian Hughes J

O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B James T. Williams Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pointwinnerwhoshapedwellinabumperandlookedgoodinwinninghisfirst2startsoverhurdles.Improvedappreciablyupingradewhensecondin Formbyhere(17f,soft)onBoxingDayandrananotherfineracewhenfillingsamespotintheDovecote(2m).Stepupintripwillsuitandinteresting. TFRHHHHI BHA138

10 MOON PHASES (IRE) (29)

40-2 6 11-7

Br Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - El Eighty Twelve (IRE)

O Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Fraser McClung

B Neil R. Tector

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than on his sole outing in bumpers when second in a 9-runner Ayr maiden hurdle (2m) last month but will surely be outclassed upped markedly in grade. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 REGENT’S STROLL (IRE)

(30) 11-1421 D 6 11-7

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE)

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Hogarth & Smith

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Rita Kent Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhochangedhandsfor£660,000beforescoringimpressivelyonhisNewburyhurdlingbowinNovember BetterformindefeatintheChallow andanExeterListedeventpriortomakingthemostofagoodopportunityatWincanton.Maybeneﬁtfromaﬁrst-timehoodbackupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA134

12 LULAMBA (FR) (22) 112

Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR)

4 10-11

Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T B Thierry Cypres Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWDebutscoreratAuteuilandagainlookedaﬁneprospectforhisnewconnectionswhenimpressivelylandinganAscotjuvenileinJanuary.Enhancedanalready loftyreputationwhenanexcellentsecondintheTriumphHurdlesubsequentlyandverymuchtheonetobeattakingonhiseldersupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA148

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (FR) 5 11 0 Jack Kennedy 6-5 (Gordon Elliott) 8 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Lulamba (FR), 15-2 Koktail Divin (FR), 17-2 Horaces Pearl (FR), 12-1 Miami Magic (IRE), 14-1 Honesty Policy (IRE), 16-1 Regent’s Stroll (IRE), 20-1 Fingle Bridge (IRE), 22-1 Good And Clever (IRE), 25-1 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR), 40-1 Castle Carrock (IRE), Funiculi Funicula (FR), 150-1 Moon Phases (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

LULAMBA might have lost his unbeaten record in the Triumph Hurdle, but he enhanced an already lofty reputation in every other respect and, with the step up in trip unlikely to hold any fears given how he rallied in a well-run race at the Festival, he’s the clear pick in receipt of 10lb from all his rivals. Miami Magic is interesting now upped in trip on pedigree having shown useful form and encouraging speed at 2m, while the unbeaten Horaces Pearl and Fingle Bridge others to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LULAMBA (FR) 2.MIAMI MAGIC (IRE) 3.HORACES PEARL (FR)

FOURTH RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DRAGONBET THE INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 4lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (16 wins from 135 runners, 12%) runs NOTHIN TO ASK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs NOTHIN TO ASK

WEIGHTWATCHER: THOR DE CERISY won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 8lb to 113.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: OLIVERS TRAVELS trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

A tricky puzzle to solve despite the small field but the vote goes to AWAYTHELAD, who is really getting the hang of chasing now and Ben Pauling’s 8-y-o can supplement his Southwell success last month from a 5lb higher mark. Heading up the dangers is Nothin To Ask, who isn’t the force of old but was placed for the second successive start when last seen at Newcastle in December Down to his last winning mark, Thor de Cerisy completes the shortlist

1 OLIVERS TRAVELS (IRE) (133) 11254P 7 11-12

Ch g Sea Moon - Cognitive (IRE)

K I T partnership

Br Mrs Mary Roche

Shane Fenelon (5)

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner who improved signiﬁcantly with cheekpieces ﬁtted over fences last summer, landing back-to-back Worcester handicaps (23f). Held back by mistakes since and returns from 4 months off with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA122

2 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (33) 0-34P21 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE)

Geri and The Pacemakers

8 11-10

Callum Pritchard (5)

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Padraig Pierce Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner last winter and is really getting the hang of chasing now, opening his account in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good) last month, asserting early in the straight before being closed down late Should remain competitive on the back of a 5lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA120

3 NOTHIN TO ASK (IRE) (112) 2-60032 C

B g Ask - Nothin To Say (IRE)

The FOB Racing Partnership 11

10 11-6

Liam Harrison

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br P & D Kavanagh BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicaphurdler/winningchaserwhoisn’ttheforceofold,buthishandicapmarknowreﬂectsthatandhewasplacedforthesecond successive start at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) back in December Freshened up since so he’d be folly to ignore (has had a wind op). TFRHHHHI BHA116

4 THOR DE CERISY (FR) (15) P-025P5 C

B g Enrique - Midalisy (FR)

Mrs L. Maclennan

Br Mr O. Varin, Mr Y. Varin & Mr S. Varin

11 11-3

Dylan Johnston (3)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWDualchasescorer last seasonand,although winless this term,shapedasifbackin topformdespite typically travelling better than he ﬁnishedwhen 5 1/4 lengths ﬁfth of 6 to The Boola Boss at Newbury (22.4f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. Interesting back down to his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 THE BOOLA BOSS (IRE) (15) 130P31

Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)

9 11-2

Jamie Brace (5) Hyde, Frobisher, Waters & Hyde

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Harry Curtis William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWHadhisusualtonguetiereappliedandbouncedbacktohisbesttowinforthesecondtimethisseasonin6-runnerhandicapchaseatNewbury (22.4f, good) just over a fortnight ago, responding well to a positive ride Hasn’t often strung good runs together, however TFRHHHII BHA112

2024: BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) 9 11 12 Alan Johns 6-1 (Tim Vaughan) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Awaythelad (IRE), 3-1 The Boola Boss (IRE), 9-2 Nothin To Ask (IRE), 13-2 Olivers Travels (IRE), 17-2 Thor de Cerisy (FR)

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THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (REGISTERED AS THE FREEBOOTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB

for ﬁve 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 SAM BROWN (GB) (35) 6-30241 CD 13 12-0

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker

RACE)

Chad Bament (7) J

O The Exors of Mr T. C. Frost Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdmirableveteranwhowonthisin2022andplacedagainlastyear Stillcapableofsmartformthistermandresumedwinning waysinveteranseventunderthisrideratNewbury5weeksago.Doeslooktoohighintheweightsnow,though. TFRHHHII BHA156

2 IMPERIAL SAINT (FR) (42) 110134 C

7 11-2

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quinine de Mazille (FR) Micheal Nolan J

O Richard Johnson Racing Imperial Saint Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson

Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Taken very well to fences this season (sound jumper), winning 3 handicaps, all at this track over shorter Came unstuck stepping outsidehandicapcompanyfortheﬁrsttimeoverfencesatKemptonlatestbutthismorehisbagifseeingoutlongertrip. TFRHHHHI BHA144

3 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (23) 110-F50

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE)

O Mr Harry Redknapp

11 11-1

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B R. McCarthy Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won 2 premier handicaps at Cheltenham last season, notably the Plate at the Festival, but efforts this term suggests he’s on the downgrade at the age of 11. TFRHHIII BHA143

4 MYRETOWN (IRE) (25) 1-51F11 D

8 11-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) NON RUNNER J

O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Longrove Stud

NON-RUNNER

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

NON RUNNER TFRHHHHH BHA142

5 LE MILOS (GB) (35) 0-54316 10 11-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl

O The Jolly Good Partnership

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW First win since 2022 Coral Gold Cup when taking advantage of reduced mark in Warwick veterans event in February Struggled back in open company at Newbury since, however, and others more convincing. TFRHHHII BHA142

6 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (25) 0-4232P C 9 10-12

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Yettoscorethistermbutdeservesplentyofcreditforhisconsistencythisseason.However,foundrun of good form coming to an abrupt halt in Ultima last month, his jumping largely to blame. TFRHHHII BHA140

7 PEAKY BOY (IRE) (49) 1/11-133 7 10-11

Br B g Kayf Tara - Joanne One (IRE)

Nick Scholﬁeld J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B N. Heaney & K. Heaney Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHasprogressedwellinhislightcareer,postingasmarteffortwhenthirdin25fCheltenhamhandicapinDecemberonﬁnal runforNickyHenderson.However turnedinamiserabledisplayonﬁrststartforthisyardatAscot7weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA139

8 HAPPYGOLUCKY (IRE) (25) 1//300/-54 CD 11 10-11

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Mydadsabishop (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs Maura Canavan Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEW Tookverywelltofencesin2020/21,secondintheUltimapriortowinningthis(off10lbhigher).Verylightlyracedsincebutwenttheright wayfromhisbelatedcomeback/ﬁrststartforcurrentyardwhenfourthintheUltimalastmonthandentitledtodobetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA139

9 CRUZ CONTROL (FR) (100) 511-40P CD 8 10-11

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - En La Cruz (FR) Stan Sheppard J

O Mr F Green and Mr J Chinn

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr Christopher Richard Hirst Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEW Won 3 times over fences last season, including a career best when making all in this race

DOCTOR KEN (FR) (131) 42/121/-2 C

9 10-7

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Kendoretta (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Laurence Gagneux Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhotooktofenceswellin2022/23,winning2ofhis3starts,includinghereonchasedebut Offthetrack21months butmadeanencouragingcomebackwhensecondatKemptoninNovember Maystillhavemoretoofferasachaser TFRHHHHI BHA135

11 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (23) 2P5154 8 10-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Conor Murphy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Following a relatively short stint for Christian Williams, he belatedly opened his chase account on ﬁrst run since rejoining Nigel Twiston-Davies at DoncasterinJanuary Decenteffortsindefeatnext2starts,thoughmaywantastiffertestthanthisgivenhowheshapedintheKimMuir TFRHHHII BHA135

12 HELTENHAM (FR) (42)

10F-04P 8 10-6

Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Ciaran Gethings J

O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedagainlastterm,thehighlightbeinghisvictoryinGreatwoodGoldCupatNewbury(20f)inMarch. Has struggled since but below last winning mark now Expected to bounce back at some stage. TFRHHHII BHA134

13 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (70) P-66321 9 10-5

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)

Charlie Maggs (5) J

O Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemostconsistentbutranbestraceforawhilewhenclosesecondatDoncasterandbuiltonthatwhengoingone betterinGreatYorkshireunderthisriderthere.Thatformisverysolidsohe’scapableofrunninganotherbigrace. TFRHHHHI BHA133

14 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (25) P-6126P

Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)

10 10-4

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW TookadvantageofreducedmarkinRehearsalChaseatNewcastle,jumpingwelloverthelongesttriphe’s faced. Beaten only by an unexposed one at Kempton next time but well held both starts since. TFRHHIII BHA132

15 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (35) PPU444

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

O Crossed Fingers Partnership

10 10-2

Adam Wedge J

Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S TIMEFORMVIEW Hasgenerallystruggledthisseason,thoughhislatestfourthintheGrimthorpeatDoncasterwas respectable. Pulled up in this last year and likely to ﬁnd this too competitive once again. TFRHHIII BHA129

16 CHARLIE UBERALLES (GB) (42) 05421P 9 10-2

Br Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas

O Mr G. Critchley

Danny McMenamin J

Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Mrs A. M. L. Munnis Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Held off subsequent Great Yorkshire winner Docpickedme by a neck at Doncaster in December Made a better ﬁst of things thanbeingpulledupmightsuggestatKemptonsincebutlikelytoﬁndafewtoostrongherefromoutofthehandicap. TFRHHIII BHA126

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: CRUZ CONTROL (FR) 7 10 10 Stan Sheppard 9-1 (Tom Lacey) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9, 12, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Imperial Saint (FR), 8-1 Doctor Ken (FR), Docpickedme (IRE), 10-1 Cruz Control (FR), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 12-1 Peaky Boy (IRE), Happygolucky (IRE), 16-1 Sam Brown (GB), 20-1 Le Milos (GB), 22-1 Shakem Up’arry (IRE), Richmond Lake (IRE), Heltenham (FR), 28-1 Charlie Uberalles (GB), 33-1 Erne River (IRE), 40-1 Frero Banbou (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

In the absence of Myretown, DOCPICKEDME is fancied to go close if reproducing his Great Yorkshire win, while Imperial Saint is 3 from 3 in handicap chases around here. Last years winner Cruz Control completes the shortlist for Stan Sheppard and Tom Lacey

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOCPICKEDME (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL SAINT (FR) 3.CRUZ CONTROL (FR)

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

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FIFTH RACE 2.50

TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE DRAGONBET 8 PLACES IN THE NATIONAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (16 wins from 135 runners, 12%) runs HEREWEGOHONEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs HEREWEGOHONEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALL INN HAND trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

A contest lacking in depth, and this looks a good opportunity for the consistent KEPPEL QUEEN to get her head in front, having been placed in her last four handicap hurdle starts Phillapa Sue should be much better suited by this longer trip, while Smugglers Haven can give another good account on the back of her recent runner-up effort.

1 PHILLAPA SUE (IRE) (27) P02440 D

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Shuil Sharp (IRE)

10 11-13

Nick Slatter (3)

Adams, Graham & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Charlie Harnett Pragnell

TIMEFORM VIEWBeen in good heart for most of the season, including on penultimate run when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at this course (23.6f, heavy) 28 days ago, when well-suited by the test of stamina Unsuited by sharper trip at Warwick last time and could bounce back over longer distance TFRHHHHI BHA111

2 SMUGGLERS HAVEN (IRE) (26) 3P-4112

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Our Grace (IRE)

The Belle Syndicate

6 11-10

Miss Lily Bradstock (7)

Sara Bradstock, Wantage

Br George Halford Equimedia Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner showed improved form when landing a double in handicaps earlier this season Lost little in defeat when runner-up (after 4 months off) at Plumpton (20.5f) last time and merits plenty of respect tackling this longer trip for the ﬁrst time TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 HEREWEGOHONEY (IRE) (45) 0-0F4PP C D 9 11-8

Br m Sageburg (IRE) - Knappogue Honey (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing XVII

Jack Hogan (3)

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Katie McCarthy Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled her tally over fences when winning a Market Rasen handicap in July 2023 However, she hasn’t gone on from that effort since and was pulled up on her last two starts over fences. TFRHHIII BHA106

KEPPEL QUEEN

(GB) (16) 522F23

B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brookville (IRE)

Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins

6 11-7

Benjamin Macey (7)

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Dermot Rogers Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but placed on all 4 handicap hurdles, including twice over C&D. Looks an out and out stayer at this trip and should give another good account of herself at a course she likes. TFRHHHHH BHA105

5 ALL INN HAND (GB) (29) 053040

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid

The Burling Family & Associates

Br The Burling Family Ltd

5 11-2

Shane Fenelon (5)

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

The Burling Family Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft bumper efforts behind when third in a maiden at Stratford (22f) on hurdles bow and bounced back to form over an inadequate trip/under an inexperienced rider when rallying to ﬁnish fourth at Warwick (19f). Disappointed upped in trip on handicap debut and now tried in ﬁrst-time tongue-tie TFRHHHII BHA100

2024: PIPERS CROSS (IRE) 7 10 10 Liam Harrison 3-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Smugglers Haven (IRE), 2-1 Keppel Queen (GB), 15-2 Herewegohoney (IRE), All Inn Hand (GB), 8-1 Phillapa Sue (IRE)

1-2-3: 1.KEPPEL QUEEN

SUE (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THE

IVY LIVERPOOL HURDLE RACE

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

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £107400, 2nd £44200, 3rd £22100, 4th £11050, 5th £5525, 6th £2750, 7th £1400, 8th £675, 9th £350, 10th £175. (Penalty Value £140325)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 ALTOBELLI (IRE) (49) 230-211 7 11-10

Br B g Maxios - Atiana Bryan Carver J

O Charlie Walker and Jonny Craib Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Gestut Hof Ittlingen Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood a great deal of racing since looking a good prospect when winning first 3 starts. Right back on track fitted with cheekpieces this winter though,winningbraceof19.3fhandicapatAscot ThisasksadifferentquestioninGrade1companytackling3mforthefirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA147

2 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (23) 1343P5

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE)

8 11-10

Jack G. Gilligan J

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

B Martin Cullinane

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassedexpectationswhenfourthinthe2024Stayers’Hurdleandbackedthatupwhenrunner-upinthisamonthlater Chasecareer didn’treallygotoplanbutﬁttedwithatonguetieagain,heranrightbacktohisbestwhenﬁfthinlatestrenewalatCheltenham. TFR

3 DASHEL DRASHER (GB) (55) 400-343 C

12 11-10

154

Br B g Passing Glance - So Long Rex Dingle J

O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWToughandlikeablesortwhohaswonsomeverygoodracesoverhurdles/fencesovertheyears.Worsethanmid-ﬁeld last 2 renewals of this and based on a trio of chase exploits this time, he’s unlikely to trouble the principals. TFRHHIII BHA146

4 GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (49) 11-F351 CD 7 11-10

Br B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE)

Harry Skelton J

O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Joyce Marsh The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-3forDanSkeltonwithausefulperformanceinacompetitivestayinghandicapatthismeetingayearago.Crankeditup anothernotchwhentakingstepuptoGrade2companyinhisstrideinFebruary,drivenclear Needsanotherstepforward. TFRHHHII BHA149

5 HIDDENVALLEY LAKE (IRE)

(72) 0/F13-20 BF 8 11-10

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Coming Home (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Robcour Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Pat Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedhurdler(smartform)whowasplacedinGrade1companyintheLiverpoolHurdleayearagoandrepeatedthefeat whenrunner-upintheLongWalkatAscot(24.4f).DisappointingatGowranamonthlaterbutyardgoingmuchbetternow TFRHHHII BHA155

6 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (23) 3-3611U 10 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Going For Home (IRE)

J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Sean O’Driscoll Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mr Sean O’Driscoll Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORMVIEW Defeated Bob Olinger at Navan and Leopardstown but left with nowhere to go when a rival fell in front of him at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Big player if none the worse for that TFRHHHII BHA161

7 KITZBUHEL (FR) (49) 612-11 5 11-10

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Valgardena (FR) P. Townend J

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

B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres TIMEFORMVIEWJuvenilewinnerforD.SourdeauDeBeauregardinFranceandleftthatformbehindthiswinteruponjoiningWillieMullins,supplementinghisPunchestown successinGrade3companyatGowran.Limithasn’tbeenreachedsohe’sadangertoall,forallstamina3mhastobetakenontrust TFRHHHHI BHA153

8 MONMIRAL (FR) (70) 415-322 C 8 11-10

Br Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR)

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A.R.L. Carion EMM Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWRegularatthismeeting,Grade1winnerasajuvenileandalsorunner-upintheAintreeHurdlein2022.Cashedinonareduced markinthePertempslastyearandlastseenpostinganexcellentsecondof6inGrade2CleeveHurdleinJanuary. TFRHHIII BHA149

9 SOUNDS RUSSIAN (IRE) (49) 22B/51-5

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Reevolesa (IRE)

O Claxby & Co

10 11-10

Brian Hughes J

Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Noel O’Brien Wine & Glass Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser at his best but hasn’t stood that much racing for a 10-y-o and hasn’t done anything over hurdles to think he can win a race of this nature. TFRHIIII BHA145

STRONG LEADER (GB) (70) 431-104

Br B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE)

O Welfordgolf syndicate

B R. Rainbow & Sons

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivedfreshandscalednewheightswhenlandingthisraceayearagoingoodstyle.LandedtheoddsonreturnatNewburybutsomethingwassurely wrongintheLongWalknexttimeandnowhasalottoprovefollowinganotherlacklustreeffortpostbreathingsurgeryintheCleeveHurdle. TFRHHHHI BHA158

11 TEAHUPOO (FR) (23) 4/11-122 BF 8 11-10

Br B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR)

O Robcour

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler who landed the 2024 Stayers’ Hurdle in decisive fashion. Followed up with a fourth Grade 1 in Champion Stayers at PunchestowninMayandlostlittleindefeatwhensecondbothstartssince,latterlyinfollow-upbidatCheltenham.Majorclaimsagain. TFRHHHHH BHA163

12 THE WALLPARK (IRE) (23)

111143

Br B g Ask - Alderimli (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Oldcourt Stud

7 11-10

Mark Walsh J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveIrishhurdlerwhocompletedhis4-timerin12-runner3mhandicapatCheltenhaminOctober,Betterformsteppedupinclasswhen fourthintheLongWalkatAscotandthirdintheStayers’HurdleatCheltenham.Hashisquirksbutclearlygoingtherightway

13 JETARA (IRE) (25) 215314

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jelan (IRE)

O Mr G. McGrath

B Gerard M. McGrath

7 11-3

Nico de Boinville J

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulmarewhohaswon3timesonFlat/overhurdlessincetheautumn,returningtoherbestequippedwithﬁrst-timecheekpieces(retainedhere)when narrowlylandingmares’Grade2atDoncaster Ranwellonformdespitedropbackto19.9flookingagainstherwhenfourthintheMares’Hurdle. TFR

BHA146

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: STRONG LEADER 7 11 10 Sean Bowen 8-1 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 13.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Teahupoo (FR), 4-1 Kitzbuhel (FR), 15-2 Home By The Lee (IRE), 8-1 Strong Leader (GB), 9-1 The Wallpark (IRE), 10-1 Gwennie May Boy (IRE), 14-1 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE), 25-1 Buddy One (IRE), 40-1 Altobelli (IRE), 50-1 Monmiral (FR), Jetara (IRE), 80-1 Dashel Drasher (GB), 150-1 Sounds Russian (IRE)

Despite failing to justify fairly short odds, 2024 Stayers’ Hurdle winner TEAHUPOO didn’t do a lot wrong when second in last month’s renewal, beaten for a turn of foot by an enigmatic but very talented opponent He stuck to the task really well, though, and brings the most solid credentials to the table here. A break may have done last year’s winner Strong Leader the world of good and he’s a threat, with Kitzbuhel undoubtedly the most intriguing runner upped markedly

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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND

THE DRAGONBET REAL PEOPLE REAL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Derham (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs NINTH LOCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs NINTH LOCH

WEIGHTWATCHER: ZAMBEZI FIX won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 6lb to 115. LONGEST TRAVELLER: NINTH LOCH trained by H Derham, Newbury, 73 miles.

NINTH LOCH must bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury but he’s certainly in the right hands to do so and he can make the most of a drop in class Course-regular Zambezi Fix normally needs a good pace to show his best form, which is a worry here but he’s still looks the main threat.

1 NINTH LOCH (IRE) (35) 401430 6

B g Footstepsinthesand - Sun Moon And Stars (IRE) Harry Reed Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Sean Connolly OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper scorer for Willie Mullins prior to winning 3 times over hurdles in France Plenty of encouragement ﬁrst 2 starts for his new yard, well-backed when doing well to ﬁnish third at Taunton (16.5f, soft) having made a serious mistake 3 out. Disappointing at Newbury since but this is easier TFRHHHHH BHA118

2 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (42) 434642 CD 10 11-11

Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR)

Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau

Sean Houlihan

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORMVIEWTends to save his best for this track, usually ridden patiently and likes a good pace to aim at, which he got when second of 7 over C&D in February. Cheekpieces back on and he’s been eased a further 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA115

3 ESTATE PLANNING (IRE) (15) 534T33

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Persian Memories (IRE)

Mr Simon James & Partner

Br Mrs Virginia McGrath

4 10-5

Lee Edwards

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORMVIEW Made steady progress in his ﬁrst 3 hurdles but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Warwick in February. Cast that aside with a brace of third-place ﬁnishes since. TFRHHHII BHA103

4 DARTMAN (IRE) (80) 05C360 5 10-2

B g Expert Eye - Rickrack (IRE)

Mr Ryan Bradford

Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II

James Best

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat but minor promise only over hurdles so far, weakening out of things on handicap debut in January. 2lb out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA90

2024: ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) 9 11 12 Robert Williams 13-2 (Bernard Llewellyn) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Zambezi Fix (FR), 7-4 Ninth Loch (IRE), 7-2 Estate Planning (IRE), 18-1 Dartman (IRE)

1-2-3: 1.NINTH LOCH (IRE) 2.ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) 3.ESTATE PLANNING (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

AINTREE: 4.00 4m 2f 74y

THE RANDOX GRAND

NATIONAL HANDICAP

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

for seven yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£1000000

Owners Prize Money 1st £382700, 2nd £167500, 3rd £83800, 4th £54500, 5th £33400, 6th £25000, 7th £16500, 8th £11300, 9th £7000, 10th £3500. (Penalty Value £500000) 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 I AM MAXIMUS (FR) (63) 4311-P0 CD 9 11-12

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had just 2 runs in handicaps, winning the 2023 Irish National and bursting clear to land

P. Townend J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

performanceintheraceforsometime.Noshowthisseasonbutthiswillhavebeentheplan.RedRumwasthelastwinnerofftop-weightin1974. TFRHHHII BHA167

2 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (22)

1F-1P66

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)

11 11-9

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMudloverwholandedasecondBetfairChaseatHaydockinNovember Notsogoodawayfromtestinggroundsince,wellheldagain intheCheltenhamGoldCuplastmonth.Represents2009-winningyardbuthardtofancyundertheseconditions. TFRHHIII BHA164 (-5)

3 NICK ROCKETT (IRE) (42)

203-411 8 11-8

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Eireann Rose (IRE)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Stewart & Sadie Andrew W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedinhissecondseasonchasing,winningtheThyestesatGowraninJanuarybeforetakingtheBobbyjo6weeksago.Whilethatisusuallyagood trialforthisraceitwasamessyrenewalandacoupleofthoseinbehindhimmighthavehismeasureontheseterms.1of6forWillieMullins. TFRHHHII BHA163

4 GRANGECLARE WEST (IRE) (35) 11-P625

9 11-8

Br B g Presenting - Hayabusa Brian Hayes J

O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J.P King & Leonard King

Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwofrom2inhisnovicechasecampaignandwhilehe’srunonlyonegoodracethistermitwaswhensplittingGalopindesChampsandFactToFile intheIrishGoldCup,soclearclaimsonthatform.FloppedatNavan5weeksago,though.Uppedmarkedlyintripforﬁrstgoinahandicap. TFRHHHII BHA163

5 HEWICK (IRE) (21) 232501

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

O Mr T. J. McDonald

B William Quinn

10 11-7

Gavin Sheehan J

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWAremarkablyversatileperformerwhowonthe2023KingGeorgeunderthisriderandhasrunwelloverunusualobstaclesinUSAandFrance.Warmedup foracrackatthiswithaconﬁdence-boostingvictoryoverhurdlesrecentlyandcouldbesetforabigrunfromagoodmark.Suretobepopular TFRHHHII BHA162

6 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (55) 1443-26

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)

12 11-3

Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

TIMEFORMVIEW2021CheltenhamGoldCupwinnerwhoranascreamerinthirdinthislastyearoffasimilarmark,jumpingwellandlookingtohavegotawayatonepoint beforeIAmMaximussurgedpasthim.Allroadshaveledbacktothisagain(racedjusttwicethisseason)andeasytoseehimintheframeagain. TFRHHHII BHA158

7 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (76) 32-5351

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR)

11 11-2

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Miss M. A. Masterson W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW2021SupremeNoviceHurdlewinnerwhoneverscaledthesameheightsoverfences,recordinghisﬁrstsuccesssincethe2022-23campaign inthinThurlesGrade2dominatedbytheyardinJanuary Timenotonhissidehavinghisﬁrstgointhisandhe’snotsuretostay TFRHHIII BHA157

8 MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) (42) 31-5004 9 11-2

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Askanna (IRE)

O Mr David Bobbett

B J. Asple

Jonathan Burke J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedlastspring,chasinghomeIntenseRafflesintheIrishNationalbeforelandingthebet365GoldCupatSandown.Hashadaquietcampaignbutnosurprise ifhecomesalivenowtheclockshavegoneforwardandhehasthetacticalspeedandstaminawhichisneededthisrace.Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA157 (-1)

9 CONFLATED (IRE) (23) U50000 11 11-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Dillon Family

Jordan Gainford J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWTendstothriveinthespring(placedinRyanair/CheltenhamGoldCupandMellingChasehereinrecentseasons)andranrespectablyinthePlateatthis year’sCheltenhamFestival,makingabadmistake2out Onalonglosingrunbutshouldgiveagoodsighterinfrontforalongwayagain. TFRHHHII BHA157

STUMPTOWN (IRE) (24) 3-U1111

Br Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE)

8 11-2

Keith Donoghue J

O Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Patrick Aspell

TIMEFORM VIEWVerylikeablesortandhasclearlybeentransformedbycross-countryfences,landingthe4-timeringoodstyleinthebigoneattheCheltenhamFestivaldespite somemistakes.BiddingtoemulateTigerRoll,whodidtheCheltenham-Aintreedoubletwice,andpartofastronghandforGavinCromwell. TFRHHHII BHA157 (+6)

11 HITMAN (FR) (56) 203-222

Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

9 11-1

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won too many races but in ﬁne form this season, ﬁnishing second for the tenth time in 23 starts over fences at Newbury 8 weeksago under this rider Wouldn’t be sure to stay here while he’s alsoshirked the issue in the past TFRHHIII BHA156

12 BEAUPORT (IRE) (49) P1P-132 D BF

Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE)

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough

B Byerley Stud Ltd

9 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonlastyear’sMidlandsNationalatUttoxeterandstormedhomeinanotherstayinghandicapatAscotonhiscomebackinNovember.Goodefforts inGradedcompanyoverhurdlessinceandhe’snotwithoutachance,hisjumpingprovingfarbetterthisseasonthanithasinthepast TFRHHHII BHA156

13 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (56) 56-2303

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Geniﬁque (FR)

10 11-0

James Reveley J

O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timetop-classchaser(lastwininthe2022KingGeorge)notquitetheforceofoldnowadays,chasinghomestablemate Hitmaninﬁrst-timetonguetieatNewbury8weeksago.Wouldn’tbeanobvioustypetotaketothischallenge. TFR

14 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (70) 00-5515 C 11 10-13

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B M. Conaghan

James Bowen J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlosingrunin25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonNewYear’sDaybutpredictablynotinthesameformbackthere3weekslater letdownby hisjumping.DownthepeckingorderforhisownerandseemsunlikelytobetheonetogiveNickyHendersonaﬁrstGrandNational. TFRHHIII BHA154 (-1)

15 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (49) 2210-32 10 10-12

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR)

O McNeill Family

Harry Skelton J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B James Dunne Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWLovesanextremetest,fourthinthe2023ScottishNationalandsuccessfulagainatAscotlastseason.Narrowlydeniedbiddingtowin thatraceforthesecondyearrunning7weeksagoandarrivesfresh.1of5forrunnersfortopyard.Couldgowell. TFRHHHII BHA153 (+2)

16 PERCEVAL LEGALLOIS (FR) (63) 206411 8 10-12

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mrs Percival

Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs Janet Walker

TIMEFORMVIEWFinerecordatLeopardstownandhaswon2ofthebig3mhandicapstherethisseason,followinguphisChristmasPaddyPowerChasewininaListedhurdle 9weeksago.HasreallycomeofagethisseasonandonhisﬁrstrunoutsideofIrelandispartofaverystrongchallengeforyardandhisowner TFRHHHHI BHA153

17 KANDOO KID (FR) (35) 2P23-10

Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Scarlett du Mesnil (IRE)

O Mr Michael Geoghegan

9 10-11

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Henri Devin Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhotookreallywelltothesefenceswhenthirdinlastseason’sTophamandreturnedwithacomfortablesuccessintheCoralGoldCuphandicapat NewburyinNovember.Thathasbeenagoodpointerforthisraceandit’sprobablybesttoforgivehimhisﬁrstrunsincebacktherelastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA152

18 IROKO (FR) (35) 52-2F42

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

7 10-11

Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWHandicaphurdlewinneratthe2023CheltenhamFestivalandhasdevelopedintoaverysmartchaserwiththepotentialforevenbetter.Twiceplacedat thismeeting(behindGoldCupwinnerInothewayurthinkinlastyear)andhadagoodpreprunatKelsolastmonth.Willstayandtickslotsofboxes. TFRHHHHH BHA152

19 INTENSE

RAFFLES

(FR) (42) 111-002

7 10-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede T. Gibney, Ireland T

B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ploughed throughthemud tolanda Fairyhousehat-trick in last year’sIrish Nationaland firmlybackon track overfences forthe firsttime this seasonwhen chasinghomeNickRockettintheBobbyjothere6weeksago,goingdownfighting.Settopeakhereandthegreyhastobeontheshortlist

20 SENIOR CHIEF (GB) (41) 21P-160

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Absalom’s Girl

O Lucky In Life Syndicate

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

8 10-10

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWon25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonreturnbeforeafairrunbehindafewoftheseintheCoralGoldCupatNewbury,letdownbyhisjumping. Willbeallthebetterforarunoverhurdles6weeksagoandcouldgowellwithhisstaminatestedfurtherinreﬁttedcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA151 (-1)

21 IDAS BOY (IRE) (35) F03106 11 10-10

Br Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Witness Express (IRE)

O Dozen Dreamers

Harry Bannister J

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Stephen Curran Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaregionalNationalinIrelandforNoelMeadelastsummerbutmadealow-keystartfornewyardoverhurdles5weeksagoand probablynotwellenoughhandicappedtotakethisaged11,whilehe’salsolookedreluctantatthestartpreviously

22 FIL DOR (FR) (35) 212433

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Turbale (FR)

151 (-2)

7 10-9

Sam Ewing J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mrs Henri Devin Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreyhashadabusyseason,winningamatchatThurlesinNovember.Hashisﬁrstgoinahandicapchaseandpotentiallywelltreatedonsomeofhisform ifstayingthenewtrip.1of6runnersforGordonElliott,biddingtojoinjust3othertrainerstohavewon4GrandNationals.Wouldn’tdismiss.

23 BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (25) 35-324P C

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Broadway Theatre (IRE)

O Mr D. M. Proos

7 10-9

Tom Bellamy J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign and found only Kandoo Kid too good in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November Let down by his jumpingin2runsbackatCheltenhamsinceandwon’tgetawaywiththathereforallhe’llbesuitedbytheextremetest Cheekpiecesreﬁtted.

24 COKO BEACH (FR) (24) U50020 10 10-9

(-2)

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Jody McGarvey J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Jean-Louis Berger

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhochasedhomeVanillieroverthePunchestownCrossCountrybanksinFebruarybeforeapoorrunatCheltenham. Aregularhere,althoughhehasn’tbeeninvolvedintheﬁnishin3successiveGrandNationals. TFR

25 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (25) 13PP-P0 8 10-9

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

O Bell, Lyons, Hill

(-3)

Paul O’Brien J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2023 Albert Bartlett but has rather lost his way over fences, again not ﬁnding much in Cheltenham Festival handicap last month. Should stay this far but has it all to prove. TFRHHIII BHA150 (-3)

26 MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE) (34) U30-000 8 10-7

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Maisy Daisy (IRE)

Danny Mullins J

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

B Brian Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthevaluablePaddyPowerHandicapatLeopardstownlastseasonbeforeseemingnottostaywhenfanciedforthisoffasimilarmark, ﬁnishingseventhhavinggonewide.NeedsmorebutdidrunanencouragingracebackatLeopardstown5weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA148 (-1)

27 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (56) 35P-241 9 10-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)

Nick Scholﬁeld J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHashadagoodseason,ﬁnishingfourthintheWelshNationalbeforeendinga2-yearlosingrunin3mUttoxeterhandicapchase8weeks ago.Stillrelativelylowmileagebutdoubtfulamodern-dayGrandNationalisthesuitabletestitoncemighthavebeenforhim. TFRHHHII BHA147

28 VANILLIER (FR) (24) 0-P6013

Br Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)

10 10-6

Sean Flanagan J

O Mrs H. M. Keaveney Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenatedbytheﬁttingofblinkers,winningCrossCountryatPunchestowninFebruaryfromCokoBeach,anddoingreallywellunderthecircumstanceswhen thirdtoStumptownatCheltenham(rideralmosttookwrongcourseearly).Secondoffthismarkin2023andthegreyissetforanotherbigrun. TFRHHHHI BHA147

29 HORANTZAU D’AIRY (FR) (62) F22000

8 10-6

Br B g Legolas (JPN) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in the Kerry and Munster Nationals earlier this season (50,000 gns buy for new connections in March) but doesn’t look well-enough handicapped to take this on ﬁrst start for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA147

30 HYLAND (FR) (42) 141122 BF

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR)

O The Ten From Seven

8 10-6

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWHashadafinefirstseasonoverfences,winning3times,whileheranacrackerinavaluable3mhandicapatKempton6weeksago,closingupwellfrom longwayoffpace.Toptrainerseekingfirstwinintheraceandthegreylookshisbestchanceforawhile,thisscenariolikelytosuithimwell. TFRHHHHI BHA147

31 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (143) 145U4-1 C 13 10-6

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)

O Mr Allan Stennett

B Bruno Vagne

Micheal Nolan J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordfresh,landing3mBangorhandicapchaseonreturninNovemberandnotseensince.Hascompletedonall3ofhisrunsoverthesefences,although appearednottostayinlastseason’sBecherandhavetogobackacenturytoﬁndthelastteenageGrandNationalwinner Trickytofancy TFRHHIII BHA147 (-2)

32 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (55) 2-33013 8 10-5

Br B g Jet Away - Belon Breeze (IRE)

O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family

B Roland Rothwell

Sean Bowen J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicechaserwhotooka3mNavanmaideninJanuarybutnotsogoodinGrade2therelasttime,someuncharacteristicjumping lapseslargelytoblame.Remainswithpotentialgrantedatestlikethisandcouldbeincontentionifkeepingthemistakesdown. TFRHHHII BHA146

33 TWIG (GB) (35) 25-2P00 10 10-5

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit

O Mrs G. Morgan

Beau Morgan J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Did well chasing last term, winning a valuable Uttoxeter summer handicap and runner-up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Hasn’tpulledupanytreesthisseasonbutprobablyhadthisashistargetallthewhileandarevivalcouldbeimminent

34 DUFFLE

COAT (IRE) (25) 352P4B

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Humilis (IRE)

8 10-4

Danny Gilligan J

O Mr Ray Stokes Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreychallengerwhowontheMayoNationallastspringandﬁnishedsecondintheGalwayPlate.Intheprocessofrunninghisbestracesince whenbroughtdown2outintheNationalHuntChaseatCheltenhamlastmonthandwouldn’tcompletelydismissforGordonElliott. TFRHHHII BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 38 2024: I AM MAXIMUS (FR) 8 11 6 P Townend 7-1 (W P Mullins) 32 ran Hood worn by No. 26. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 10, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 35. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 28. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 11, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38.

Stewards Note: CONFLATED: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. BROADWAY BOY: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. FANTASTIC LADY: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Iroko (FR), 9-1 Stumptown (IRE), Intense Raffles (FR), 12-1 Hewick (IRE), 14-1 Vanillier (FR), 16-1 I Am Maximus (FR), 20-1 Minella Cocooner (IRE), Perceval Legallois (FR), 25-1 Hyland (FR), 28-1 Kandoo Kid (FR), 33-1 Nick Rockett (IRE), Meetingofthewaters (IRE), Monbeg Genius (IRE), 40-1 Grangeclare West (IRE), Senior Chief (GB), Three Card Brag (IRE), 50-1 Minella Indo (IRE), Beauport (IRE), Bravemansgame (FR), 66-1 Appreciate It (IRE), Threeunderthruﬁve (IRE), Twig (GB), 80-1 Chantry House (IRE), Fil Dor (FR), Broadway Boy (IRE), 100-1 Hitman (FR), Stay Away Fay (IRE), Duffle Coat (IRE), 150-1 Conﬂated (IRE), Idas Boy (IRE), Coko Beach (FR), 200-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 300-1 Horantzau d’Airy (FR), Celebre d’Allen (FR),

Bar a luckless fall at Ascot IROKO has had an ideal campaign all geared around this race and he ticks most of the boxes, possessing the right blend of speed and stamina and seeming sure to stay back at a meeting where he has twice run well. He can give JP McManus a record-breaking fourth Grand National and third in 5 years. Perceval Legallois is another big player for the top owner, while Minella Cocooner could be the pick of the Willie Mullins’ half-dozen. Intense Raffles is also in the mix.

Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring, except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DRAGONBET ‘REMEMBERING JOHN LOVELL ’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (16 wins from 135 runners, 12%) runs MARCO’S LIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs MARCO’S LIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SNITTERFIELD trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 177 miles.

A finale where worthwhile hurdle form is thin on the ground The way in which VICTOR HAZE took second late on over 2m here recently suggests he may do better again back over further There is some unexposed potential among the handicap newcomers and market moves for the likes of Marco’s Light and/or Harvie Wallbanger could prove significant.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BELLS OF UFFORD (IRE) (46) 1-05400

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Dancing Rain (IRE)

5 12-0

Alan Johns

Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Godolphin Designation Limited, DragonBet, Ferments & Cultures

TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of a bit of promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles and now goes handicapping TFRHHHII BHA97

2 IMPECUNIOUS (IRE) (60) 230500

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancytail (IRE)

6 11-13

Callum Pritchard (5)

Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton

Br Mrs Christine Wilson Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in maiden/novice hurdles last May but has struggled in handicaps since TFRHHIII BHA96

3 SNITTERFIELD (IRE) (17) 56665

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Leading On

5 11-12

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Aiden Murphy Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW No better than mid-ﬁeld in bumpers/novice hurdles and his opening handicap mark isn’t obviously generous. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 SONIC GOLD (GB) (28) 00/P/-5PP

9 11-8

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Sonic Weld Brendan Powell

Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Mr John Benﬁeld

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points but that was back in 2020 and he hasn’t shown much in 6 runs under Rules, pulling up in both handicaps. TFRHIIII BHA91

5 PRIVILEGE (GB) (10) 50P-PPP

7 11-8

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Two Days In Paris (FR) Charlie Price (3)

Mrs S. M. Farr

Br Two Days In Paris Partnership

John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler in Ireland but pulled up on all 3 outings for Sheila Lewis and suffered the same fate on recent return for another new yard after 8 months off. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA91

6 TILLAWAY (IRE) (16) 554F56

B m Jet Away - Nosey Box (IRE)

6 11-8

Sean Houlihan

Honest Partnership Tom George, Slad

Br Mr John Mooney HBA Media

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in qualifying runs but comfortably held in both handicaps (C&D latterly).

7 MARCO’S LIGHT (GB) (229) 0P06

B m Champs Elysees - Karliysha (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA91

6 10-12

Jack Hogan (3)

KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br R. W. Russell BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown only minor promise in a bumper and 3 hurdles but this Champs Elysees mare is in good hands and could take off in handicaps.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

1-2-3: 1.VICTOR HAZE

LIGHT

WALLBANGER (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HARVIE WALLBANGER (IRE) (742) 26060P/- 9 10-7

B g Mahler - Initforthecrack (IRE)

Ben Poste

Exors of the Late Mr K W Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Mr M Hogan K W Bell Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who ran to a fair level when placed in bumpers. Hard to get excited by his hurdle efforts this season but he has a very low opening mark judged on his bumper ability One to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA76

9 JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) (37) 0/4-0000

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)

Mr David Brace

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

6 10-5

Liam Harrison

David Brace, Bridgend

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers back in 2023 but no promise gleaned in 4 maiden/novice hurdles this season Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance but would need to see market support to consider TFRHHIII BHA74

10 VICTOR HAZE (GB) (16) 05-062

Ch g Arvico (FR) - Evening Haze

8 10-4

Conor Ring

Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

Br Phillip C. Dando

TIMEFORMVIEW First sign of ability when second of 5 over 2m here last month, shaping as if this return to a longer trip will suit. Gets the vote TFRHHHHH BHA73

2024: LOVE OF NEYMORE 6 11 11 Charlie Price 14-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 13 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Stewards Note:

SONIC GOLD: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

HARVIE WALLBANGER: Following its run on 25/3/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Marco’s Light (GB), Victor Haze (GB), 8-1 Bells of Ufford (IRE), 9-1 Harvie Wallbanger (IRE), 10-1 Tillaway (IRE), 12-1 Privilege (GB), 14-1 Impecunious (IRE), Snitterﬁeld (IRE), Junior des Mottes (FR), 25-1 Sonic Gold (GB)

THE ROSCONN GROUP MAGHULL 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. (Penalty Value £67524)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BROOKIE (IRE) (35) 4P-1031 D 8 11-7

Br B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE)

O Miss A F Rugg

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Arthur Fennelly geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort over hurdles and has advanced his form over fences, resuming winning ways in 2m handicap at Doncaster 35 days ago. This is a very tough ask though. TFRHHIII BHA135

2 KALIF DU BERLAIS

(FR) (63) 13-F114 D 5 11-7

Br B g Masked Marvel - Kadika (FR)

Harry Cobden J O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth

B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinningjuvenilehurdlerwhohastakenhisformupanotchsentchasing,bagging2mhandicapsatNewburyandCheltenham. Failedtostay2m4fwhenlastoffourinScillyIslesChaseatSandownlasttimeandnotdiscountedbackintripafterabreak. TFRHHHHI BHA152

3 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (25) 5-11114

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR)

O GMasonJHalesLHalesPHogarthSirAFerguson

7 11-7

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakehismarkoverfencesandmadeit4-4withGrade1successatSandownthenGrade2victoryatWarwick.Postedagood closefourthofﬁveinArkleChaseatCheltenhamlasttimeandanotherboldshowingisonthecardswithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHHI BHA156

4 SPECIAL

CADEAU (GB)

(58) 42-4201 D 7 11-7

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Speciosa (IRE) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmaidenhurdlerandhecreatedagoodimpressiononhischasingdebutwhena66/1-winnerof15-runner novice at Thurles (2m) in February Has more to offer but this requires a big jolt of improvement TFRHHHII BHA142

5 TOUCH ME

NOT (IRE)

(25) 1-21225 D 6 11-7

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (IRE)

Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Leonard Flynn Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved over fences this season and landed a Punchestown Grade 2 in November Runner-up in Grade 1 events at SandownandLeopardstownafterbuthetrailedinlastof5inArkleChaseatCheltenhamlasttime.Hasabittoprovenow TFRHHHII BHA151

6 ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) (25) 0-31112 D 7 11-0

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE)

Keith Donoghue J

O Mrs J. M. Russell Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs J. W. Prior-Wandesforde

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a ﬁne start to her chasing career, landing a Cork Grade 2 and extending her unbeaten record to three in an ExeterListedrace.Recordedaﬁnesecondof5intheArkleatCheltenhamlasttimeandholdsleadingformclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA150

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: FOUND A FIFTY (IRE) 7 11 7 Jack Kennedy 11-8 (Gordon Elliott) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 L’Eau du Sud (FR), Only By Night (IRE), 13-2 Kalif du Berlais (FR), 14-1 Special Cadeau (GB), 20-1 Touch Me Not (IRE), 50-1 Brookie (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ONLY BY NIGHT has ﬂourished over fences and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways having been edged out late on in the Arkle last time. L’Eau du Sud came in fourth but only under a length behind Gavin Cromwell’s likeable mare that day and again rates a big threat, while Paul Nicholls’ Kalif du Berlais bypassed that race and shouldn’t be underestimated now back at his optimum trip after a break.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) 2.L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 3.KALIF DU BERLAIS (FR)

NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110, 6th £555, 7th £275, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £28135) 9 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse

1 BLOFELD (IRE) (40) 1

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sorcillera

O Miss Maria D. Myco

6 11-4

Brian Hughes J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Gregg Stafford Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked useful when making a winning debut at Ayr (heavy) in February but he faces very different ground conditions today TFRHHIII BHA112

2 CAMBERWELL (IRE) (125) 5-1 D

Br B g Mahler - Castlekelly Girl (IRE)

O Stone Family/McNeill Family

B Mr John O’Neill

5 11-4

Ben Harvey J

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningbumperdebutonsoftatCarlisleinDecember Shapedlikeastayeronthatoccasion(rallied after getting outpaced) so these conditions may not place enough emphasis on stamina for him. TFRHHIII BHA110

CRACKERJACQUE

(GB) (63) 51

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle

O Frost, Palmer and Wakely

5 11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW From quite a good family and left his Exeter debut ﬁfth behind when scoring in the mud at Sandown 8 weeks later One of several smart prospects in this line-up. TFRHHHHI BHA122

4 DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (27) P-P411

6 11-4

Br B g Sandmason - Mrs Mouse (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O The Reserved Judgment Partnership David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B James Keegan Pragnell S

TIMEFORMVIEW ThispointrecruithaswonbumpersatHereford(forAlastairRalph)andWarwick(bothgoodtosoft), showing very useful form to defy a penalty at the latter with a tongue tie added (retained). TFRHHHII BHA127

5 EDWARD SEXTON (IRE) (19) 231

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

O Coldunell Limited

B Coldunell Limited

5 11-4

Mr David Dunsdon J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on ﬁrst 2 starts before landing the odds in a small ﬁeld at Fontwell (13f, good) last month. This is a much tougher assignment TFRHHIII BHA113

6 EL CAIROS (FR) (24) 1-15

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Linda Queen (FR)

O Mr David Maxwell

B Mr Eric Aubree & Mrs Maryse Aubree

5 11-4

Mr David Maxwell J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstarttohisRulescareerinaNewburybumperinNovember.Ranastormerwhen5lengths ﬁfthof17intheChampionBumperatCheltenham(goodtosoft)4monthslaterandsetstheformstandardhere. TFRHHHHI BHA130

7 FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN (GB) (30) 41 6 11-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble Sean Bowen J

O The Fountains Partnership

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Fountains Partnership geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWFromafamilywhichhasservedtheyardwellandlookedagoodprospecthimselfwithastrong-gallopingsuccessatFontwelllast month.SamTwiston-DaviespartneredhimonthatoccasionbutseemstopreferstablemateCrackerjacquethistime. TFRHHHII BHA110

8 GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) (41) 2P-411 5 11-4

Br B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Sahabah (USA)

O Franklin & Gurney

James Bowen J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Dehesa de Milargo S.L. 1Account Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPurchasedfor£50,000aftermakingitfourthtimeluckyinIrishpointsinNovemberandstruckattheﬁrsttimeofaskingunderRules ina21/4mbumperatFontwell,wellontoptowardstheﬁnish.Whetherthisshortertripsuitsaswellremainstobeseen. TFRHHIII BHA111

9 GREEN SPLENDOUR (GB) (63) 4-15 5 11-4

Br B g Mount Nelson - One Cool Customer

Mr P. W. Mullins J

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

B Rowland Crellin The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEW Leopardstown winner over Christmas and stepped up on that form when 3 lengths ﬁfth (Koktail Brut fourth) in a Grade 2 back there at the Dublin Racing Festival. The yard’s bumper runners are always to be feared. TFRHHHHI BHA123

10 KILWAUGHTER (IRE) (100) 1

Br B g Milan - Glory Days (GER)

5 11-4

Micheal Nolan J

O House Family Partnership Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Miss Jackie O’Flynn Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORMVIEW MadeawinningdebutforStuartCrawfordatDownRoyalonBoxingDay Hassubsequently been sold to join a yard doing well in bumpers this season. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA120

11 KOKTAIL BRUT (FR) (63) 1-144

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

5 11-4

Mr Harry Swan J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mrs Karine Perreau Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensiverecruitafterlandingapointandhestruckingoodstyleinFairyhousebumperonRulesdebutinDecember FourthatLeopardstown inhis2outingssince,latterlyﬁnishing11/4lengthsinfrontofthereopposingGreenSplendourattheDublinRacingFestival. TFRHHHII BHA124

12 LE LABO (IRE) (30) 1

Br B g Mount Nelson - Count On Me (IRE)

5 11-4

Mr J. L. Gleeson J

O Mrs Claire Gleeson Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Brucetown Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame greenness to make a winning debut in a big ﬁeld at Thurles (good to soft) last month. Expect this one to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA115

13 MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) (63) 1-1

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Molly Duffy (IRE)

5 11-4

Paul O’Brien J

O Barratt Racing Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Kenneth Parkhill OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-relatedsortwhowonanIrishpointlastspringandlookedsomethingoutoftheordinarywhenfollowingupinaWetherby bumperatthebeginningofFebruary Thisracewasnominatedasthetargetstraightafterthat Bigplayer TFR

14 QUAVISTE (FR) (58) 1 5 11-4

BHA119

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fliegend Harry Skelton J

O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW €90,000 Authorized gelding who provided the stable with yet another bumper winner this season when edging ahead neartheﬁnishonhisHuntingdondebut(goodtosoft)inFebruary.Yetanotherbrightprospectinthisline-up. TFRHHHHI BHA114

15 SCOPE TO IMPROVE (GB) (110) 11 5 11-4

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Prospero’s Belle (IRE)

Rachael Blackmore J

O Paul Hale/Patrick Hale Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Steve Lloyd

TIMEFORMVIEW EasywinnersolestartinpointslastMayandmaintainedhisunbeatenrecordwithasmooth success in a Naas bumper (good to soft) before Christmas. Should improve. TFRHHHHI BHA123

16 STORMING GEORGE (IRE) (71) 1 D 5 11-4

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Nickel (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B Mr Neville Reid

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Sent offabigpricebut hequickenednicelytoland16-runner contestatDoncasterinJanuary Willneed to leave that bare form well behind but connections have tasted success in this race in recent years. TFRHHHII BHA110

17 SWINGIN SAFARI (IRE) (106) 2-14 5 11-4

Br B or Br g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sara’s Smile

Harry Cobden J

O Bell, Lyons & James Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Thomas Meagher Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper for Sam Curling in Ireland last April and made a winning start for Paul Nicholls at Wincanton (good) in November Respectable17lengthsfourthinAscotListedeventthefollowingmonth.Freshenedupsince.Theyardhaswonthistwiceinrecentyears. TFRHHHII BHA114

18 FRONTIER PRINCE (GB) (57) 231 4 10-10

Br B or Br g Frontiersman - Scorpion Princess (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Mr J. N. Greenley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr J Greenley BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in bumpers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Wincanton (heavy) before Christmas before coming good at Kempton (soft) in February That bare form leaves him with a bit to ﬁnd but Fergal O’Brien won this last year TFRHHHII BHA117

19 OUR BOY STAN (GB) (42) 21 4 10-10

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Whoops A Daisy Ben Jones J

O Forty Winks Racing

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW Pitched in deep but excellent debut effort when second of 16 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day

Duly built on that when battling well to go one better at Kempton in February The stable has won this before. TFRHHHII BHA115

20 UNJEU ROYAL (FR) (47) 1

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Une Voix Royale (FR)

4 10-10

Stan Sheppard J O Plumbing World Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Scea de La Petite Garde Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Southwell (soft) in February That form is nothing special so a good chunk of improvement will be needed to make it 2-2. TFRHHIII BHA111

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: HORACES PEARL (FR) 6 11 4 Connor Brace 14-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 18 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 El Cairos (FR), 17-2 Green Splendour (GB), 9-1 Le Labo (IRE), 11-1 Koktail Brut (FR), Mossy Fen Road (IRE), 14-1 Destination Dubai (IRE), Scope To Improve (GB), 16-1 Kilwaughter (IRE), 18-1 Crackerjacque (GB), Quaviste (FR), 28-1 Swingin Safari (IRE), 33-1 Blofeld (IRE), Edward Sexton (IRE), Our Boy Stan (GB), 40-1 Fountains Blenhein (GB), Frontier Prince (GB), 50-1 Gaelic Pride (SPA), Storming George (IRE), Unjeu Royal (FR), 66-1 Camberwell (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MOSSY FEN ROAD created a good impression when striking on his Wetherby debut and might prove the answer to a concluding bumper featuring a host of promising sorts. El Cairos will be a big threat if over his Cheltenham Champion Bumper exertions. Debut-scorers Quaviste, Kilwaughter and Le Labo are just a few of many others to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOSSY FEN

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.40 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WITH DRAGONBET EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093 and the fourth £547. for four yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 5 entries at £45. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.40 - THE ON COURSE VALUES ONLINE WITH DRAGONBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries, 2 at £8 and 7 at £44. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.15 - THE DRAGONBET THE INDEPENDENT BOOKMAKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries, 1 at £8 and 12 at £44. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 4lb. SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.50 - THE DRAGONBET 8 PLACES IN THE NATIONAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the ﬁfth £233. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £7 and 10 at £38.Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.32 - THE DRAGONBET REAL PEOPLE REAL BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dragonbet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 31 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.38 - THE DRAGONBET ‘REMEMBERING JOHN LOVELL’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. DragonBet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who is responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

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