Chepstow Racecard - Sunday 4th January

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS RACECARD

WELCOME

Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for another wonderful afternoon of jump racing.

As we look back on 2025, and enter a new year, we look back with fond memories of some fantastic racing action and stories throughout the year. The year came to a close for us at a superb Coral Welsh Grand National meeting last week, with the superb Haiti Couleurs winning the Welsh Grand National off a huge weight, showing his class under a fantastic Sean Bowen ride from the front. A masterclass in training, race-riding and equine performance, and a hugely popular local winner of Wales’ big race.

2026 is an extra special year for Chepstow, with a huge celebration of our Centenary year. Throughout the year we’ll be celebrating and looking back at some of the notable moments in history from the past 100 years, all leading up to our Centenary raceday on Sunday 9th August. We’ll have further details over the coming weeks and months on our Centenary plans and how you can join in to celebrate Chepstow Racecourses’ 100th birthday.

Today, we welcome back the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown series qualifier race as our feature of the day. This race is part of a series of qualifiers, giving the winner automatic qualification to the series final on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. We thank them for bringing the qualifier back to Chepstow and look forward to watching how the race pans out, and whether that leads to success at the Punchestown Festival for whoever comes out on top today.

As we look forward to 2026, we are excited to share a number of great fixtures in the next few months to come.

On Saturday 21st February, we host our Six Nations Beer & Cider Raceday, complete with a dedicated Fan Zone showing the Six Nations rugby on our big screens, alongside a DJ set hosted by Josh Navidi & Friends. in March, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Raceday on Sunday 15th March, promising a lively, Irish-inspired atmosphere, excellent racing, and great company.

Then in April, our ever-popular Grand National Party Raceday takes place on Saturday 11th April, featuring thrilling racing, live entertainment after the final race, and a vibrant party atmosphere throughout the day.

I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of our loyal Annual Members for renewing for another year at Chepstow Racecourse. Your continued support is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to welcoming you back across many fixtures throughout the 2026 racing calendar.

Thank you for joining us, and we hope you have a wonderful and memorable day. We look forward to welcoming you back to Chepstow Racecourse very soon.

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YOUR RACECARD

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain horse’s name

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horse’s saddlecloth number

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

No. of days since last ran 1 TOP COP (12) 050322

age

6

B g Acclamation - Speed Cop South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club Br Littleton Stud

weight st-lbs

9-7

draw

(11)

Matthew Cosham (3) Ronald Harris, Chepstow Ron Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike-rate (2-47) but has posted solid efforts in sprint handicaps here and at Ffos Las recently. Remains on a workable mark and ought to make his presence felt once again.

TFR HHHHI BHA55

KEY

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Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED 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.

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SPECIAL

FIRST RACE 1.15 THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 54YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE THANKYOU FOR RENEWING CHEPSTOW ANNUAL MEMBERS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 291 runners, 10%) runs TO BE SURE and WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs ROE AND CO LONGEST TRAVELLER: EASY TO FOLLOW trained by Dr R Newland & Jamie Insole Droitwich, 61 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

This step up to beyond 3m for the first time should suit ROE AND CO who is taken to extend his winning sequence to 4. To Be Sure can bounce back from a lesser run last time and give the selection most to think about.

1-2-3: 1.ROE AND CO (IRE) 2.TO BE SURE 3.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

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age

st lb

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EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (27) 2645-24

8

12-0

B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Br Mr James O’Loughlin

Luke Scott Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts over hurdles but has largely disappointed over fences, beaten a long way over 19.5f at Fontwell latest. Needs a marked step up in trip and refitted cheekpieces to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA106

2

ROE AND CO (IRE) (31) 0-43111 C

Br g Malinas (GER) - Limerick Rose (IRE) Roe and Co Racing Br Kevin Cullen

8 11-12

Joe Anderson Jamie Snowden, Lambourn BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW 3m course scorer on second start over fences and has added wins at Market Rasen and Leicester since. This step up in trip up will suit and can make a bold bid for the 4-timer. TFRHHHHH BHA104

3

JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (38) 6/3113-6 C

B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Violaine (FR) The Shropshire Dreamers Br Mr & Mrs Louis Lafitte

7 11-10

Murray Dodd (6) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when taking heavy-ground handicaps over 3m at Uttoxeter and over C&D last winter but not been in same form either start since, albeit he’s entitled to strip fitter for his seasonal return in November. TFRHHHII BHA102

4

WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (32) 2R4-142 C

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Vale Racing 1 Br Liam Norris

9

11-7

Osian Radford (10) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who got off the mark over fences at Plumpton in May, albeit in a weak 3-runner affair. Sharper for a comeback run at Hereford when creditable second of 7 in 3m Ludlow handicap hurdle last month. TFRHHHII BHA99

5

TO BE SURE (GB) (14) 2-34234

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) T Hywel Jones Racing Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter

11 10-12

Ellis Collier (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but he largely ran with credit in the first half of this season, including over C&D. Type to bounce back from a poor effort at Fakenham (distant fourth) last time. TFRHHHHI BHA90

6

EBONY JADE (IRE) (31) 0/PP-6P6

Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Letitia’s Gain (IRE) Mrs Alexandra Matthews Br Raymond Gilmore

8

10-2

Ned Fox Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish maiden hurdler who offered little in a trio of runs for Sam England and similar story in 2 hurdle starts for Ryan Pooter towards the end of 2025. Well-held sixth on his previous chase start. TFRHHIII BHA80 2025: KATATE DORI (FR) 7 12 4 Dylan Johnston 5-4 (Sam Thomas) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Roe And Co (IRE), 5-1 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 6-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 13-2 To Be Sure (GB), 17-2 Easy To Follow (IRE), 18-1 Ebony Jade (IRE)

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ABBREVIATIONS BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner

D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up

U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified

r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up

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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE Nothing matters more to us, when racing, than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. we ace.. On duty today ace toda oday y w e also have hav ha ve a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified qualified Vets, Vets ets,, Doctors Doctors and Paramedics Par aramedics amedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility provide esponsibility is tto o monit monitor or and pr pro ovide care to the competitors throughout their time a att the rracecourse. acecourse.. The loca acecourse locations tions and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during rracing provide acing ar are e designed tto o pr pro ovide a rapid response to any incident across the sit site.

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RACE ONE

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SECOND RACE 1.45 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD

THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS / EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 291 runners, 10%) runs DINO MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs BLAZING SAINT LONGEST TRAVELLER: KEL DU LARGE trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

An interesting novice. BARON NOIR looked potentially useful when cosily landing a Uttoxeter maiden last month and is narrowly preferred to previous hurdle winners Modern Man, Kel du Large and Vol Royale.

1-2-3: 1.BARON NOIR (IRE) 2.MODERN MAN (IRE) 3.KEL DU LARGE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

BARON NOIR (IRE) (26) 0/13-121 D

6

11-8

B g Vadamos (FR) - Scooping (IRE) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Baron Noir Br Shane Lawlor & Mary Butterfield

Tom Bellamy Alan King, Barbury Castle Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful dual bumper scorer who has taken well to hurdling, building on opening Warwick second when going one better at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month. Had a bit in hand and looks capable of better again.

TFRHHHHH BHA126

2

MODERN MAN (IRE) (29) 31-31 C

B g Milan - Samsha (IRE) The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3 Br Minch Bloodstock

6

11-8

Harry Cobden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has made a promising start over hurdles at this venue, finishing third in November before winning easily 4 weeks ago (both 19.5f). Travels well enough to think he can cope with the shorter distance. Capable of better. TFRHHHHI BHA127

3

VOL ROYALE (IRE) (25) 144-B51 D

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - King’sandqueen’s (IRE) Kayley Woollacott Racing II Br Patrick Doyle

6

11-8

Sean Bowen Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed ability when fourth both bumper starts last spring and is going the right way over hurdles, comfortably landing a 2m Hereford maiden last month. A penalty demands more but he looks capable of better.

TFRHHHHI BHA118

4

BLAZING SAINT (GB) (25) 0

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Blazing Emily (IRE) John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Br Mr Kenneth Alexander

5

11-2

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW 150/1, no short-term promise when ninth of 11 in Hereford maiden hurdle on last month’s debut.

TFRHIIII BHA-

5

COMMANDER TEDDY (GB) (403) 50-

B g Telescope (IRE) - Foxchapel Queen (IRE) Mr L. J. Williams Br L. J. Williams

6

11-2

Shane Quinlan (3) Katy Price, Llanigon

TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1 when well held in Hereford bumper in November 2024. Likely outsider now hurdling 14 months on.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) (62) 31-2

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Trinity Rainbow (IRE) The St George & the Dragon Partnership Br Richard & Martin O’Keeffe

6

11-2

Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in March but ran to a barely modest level when beaten 14 lengths into second on Hereford hurdle debut in November. Will need to leave that form to go close here.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

DINO MOON (FR) (44) 6

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Moon Mr R. E. R. Williams Br Ecurie Des Charmes

5

11-2

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Last in a 6-runner Ascot bumper in November and will need to show much more here to figure.

TFRHHIII BHA-

10

8

EMERALD BREEZE (GB) (294) 44-

6

B g Passing Glance - Ruby Magern Emerald Racing Br Jason Maloney

11-2

Robert Dunne Dominic Elsworth, Naunton

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in a pair of course bumpers at the beginning of 2025. That suggests TFRHHIII BHAhe should have a future over jumps but he might be best watched this time.

9

HARBOUR LIGHT (GB) (25) 0-00

B g Harbour Law - Tea Caddy The Auld Alliance Br The Batsford Stud

5

11-2

Jamie Brace (5) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Looks more one for the longer term.

TFRHHIII BHA-

KEL DU LARGE (FR) (23) 111/-35 D

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Princesse Selenia (FR) Tom Chadney and Friends Br Pascal Noue

6

11-2

Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWon all 3 starts in 2023/24 season, including a Cheltenham listed bumper and a Hereford juvenile hurdle. Has shown he retains his ability when third in Exeter novice TFRHHHHI BHA113 hurdle and fifth in Cheltenham handicap since returning from a long absence and it remains likely he has bigger performances in him.

11

DARING TO DREAM (GB) (18) 2-60

5

10-9

B m Zoustar (AUS) - Dream To Reality James Best Mr Martin Woods Harriet Dickin, Midford Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW Zoustar filly who has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle but seems unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.

TFRHHIII BHA-

12

MAN MAID (GB) (19) 0

5

10-9

B m Frontiersman - Maid of Milan (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) Maids & Men Partnership Harriet Dickin, Midford Br Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants, SUITE3 Property

TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, beaten over 25 lengths when seventh of 18 in Wincanton maiden hurdle on debut 19 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA2025: CARISMATIC SOLDIER (IRE) 6 11 2 Sean Bowen 6-5 (Olly Murphy) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: COMMANDER TEDDY: Following its run on 27/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

HARBOUR LIGHT: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Baron Noir (IRE), 4-1 Modern Man (IRE), 9-2 Kel du Large (FR), 13-2 Vol Royale (IRE), 16-1 Constantinian (IRE), 18-1 Emerald Breeze (GB), 50-1 Dino Moon (FR), Harbour Light (GB), Daring To Dream (GB), 100-1 Blazing Saint (GB), Man Maid (GB), 150-1 Commander Teddy (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.

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RACE TWO

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THIRD RACE 2.15 TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE 21ST FEBRUARY CHEPSTOW BEER&CIDER FESTIVAL RACEDAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (15 wins from 97 runners, 15%) runs THE PRICE OF PEACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs WALK OF FAITH LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JACKPOT CAUVELIERE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 73 miles.

THE MOONLIGHT MAN trained by J Tickle, Tiverton, 73 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

THE PRICE OF PEACE easily got off the mark in this sphere over C&D last month and is fancied to make light of a 7lb penalty and again prove too good for Times Are Green, who chased home Rebecca Curtis’son of Quest For Peace that day and can do so again here. Jackpot Cauveliere and The Moonlight Man appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

1-2-3: 1.THE PRICE OF PEACE (IRE) 2.TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) 3.JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

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age

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1

THE PRICE OF PEACE (IRE) (29) 2U1-21 CD

7

11-7

B g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Jennys Gem (IRE) Sean Bowen Peace of Corker Partnership Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br L. Doyle William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who built on hurdling debut promise when easily landing the odds in 8-runner novice hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 29 days ago by 11 lengths from Times Are Green. Very much the one to beat.

TFRHHHHH BHA131

2

COULD BE YOU (IRE) (8) 23-3P

6

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) RS Racing (Syndicates) Br Mr P. Gallagher

11-0

Harry Kimber Ryan Potter, Sellack RS Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points in early 2025 but didn’t achieve much in a pair of novice hurdles at Lingfield and TFRHHIII BHAover 2m here last month, making mistakes. Needs this marked step up in trip to spark improvement.

3

JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (46) 1-4 D

7

Ch g Kamsin (GER) - Senanque (IRE) Syders & Burkes Br E.A.R.L. de La Cauvelliere

11-0

Jonathan Burke Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWEasily beat only other finisher on sole start in Irish points (Nov 2024) and showed promise on his hurdling debut when fourth of 6 in novice at Warwick (21f, soft) 46 days ago. In good hands and no surprise to see him take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

4

POP’S FOLLY (IRE) (31) 05-0

6

B g Califet (FR) - Popalong (IRE) Folly Flyers Br Mr John Donovan

11-0

Finn Lambert (3) Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle Georgina Nicholls

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show a great deal in a pair of bumpers and fared no better tried hurdling after 10 months off at Leicester 31 days ago. Engaged 3.50 Wincanton Saturday.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

THE MOONLIGHT MAN (IRE) (29) 31-P4 D

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Moonlight Lady (IRE) The Riverside Countrymen Br Edmond Coleman

7

11-0

Taylor Fisher Joe Tickle, Tiverton

TIMEFORMVIEWMalinas gelding who opened his account in points at the second attempt in January. Hinted at promise when 24 lengths TFRHHHII BHAfourth of 8 to The Price of Peace in novice hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 29 days ago. May do better still.

6

TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) (29) 645-02

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE) Mr R. Kingston Br Mr Roy Kingston

6

11-0

Harry Cobden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his hurdling debut well behind when 11 lengths second of 8 to The Price of Peace in novice hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 29 days ago. This fair bumper performer can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7

WALK OF FAITH (IRE) (444) 5-

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Askanna (IRE) Mr P. Hickey Br J. Asple

6

11-0

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding who fetched 120,000 as a 3-y-o but came in only fifth of 7 in bumper at Carlisle TFRHHIII BHA(17.2f, soft) on his debut. Off 14 months since so has his fitness to prove now going hurdling.

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2025:RACE ABANDONED

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Stewards Note: THE MOONLIGHT MAN: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 The Price of Peace (IRE), 11-2 Times Are Green (IRE), 9-1 Walk of Faith (IRE), 10-1 Jackpot Cauveliere (FR), 33-1 The Moonlight Man (IRE), 40-1 Pop’s Folly (IRE), 100-1 Could Be You (IRE)

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 2.45 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE 11TH APRIL CHEPSTOW GRAND NATIONAL RACEDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 291 runners, 10%) runs IDEALLKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs IMPERIAL BEDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: STRATAGEM trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

A few of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for SOUTHOFTHEBORDER to capitalise on a handy-looking mark and open his account in this sphere. Stratagem could emerge as the main danger if, as expected, building on his reappearance Doncaster fourth after an absence. Rule Me In also has the potential to have a say too.

1-2-3: 1.SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE) 2.STRATAGEM (FR) 3.RULE ME IN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE) (16) 4-45223

8

12-0

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Dante’s Queen (IRE) West Coast Haulage Limited Br Donal Kenneally

Charlie Deutsch Henrietta C Knight, Wantage Henrietta Knight

TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper/hurdles winner who arrives in good nick in this sphere, third of 4 in handicap chase at Ascot (16.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Weighted to go well off a 2lb lower mark in his bid for a breakthrough chase success. TFRHHHHH BHA117

2

STRATAGEM (FR) (23) 1/44/4P-4

Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR) Mr Mickey Bowen Br O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap

10 11-13

Sean Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort at his best but shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Paul Nicholls after 9 months off when fourth of 6 at Doncaster (24f, soft) last month. Can take a step forward now. TFRHHHHI BHA116

3

KARUMA GREY (GER) (36) P/14PP-P

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER) Mr A. Evans Br Gestut Kussaburg

8 11-11

Liam Harrison Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account at Ffos Las (21.5f) for Alison Thorpe last December but no show in 3 subsequent starts last season and he fared no better for his new yard when pulled up in handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) 36 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA114

4

DUNSTALL RAMBLER (IRE) (33) 124-16F

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toungara (FR) Mr Simon W. Clarke Br Simon W. Clarke

8

11-8

Jonathan Burke Tom George, Slad

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked an improved model when routing the opposition on his reappearance at Worcester in October but never involved in better company at Aintree after and fell heavily 11th at Southwell (2m4f) last time. Needs to get back on track here.

TFRHHHII BHA111

5

IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (389) 440634-

B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Ms Brigitte Dargaud

8

11-3

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair ex-French hurdes/chase winner but off for 12 months since a solid fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, soft). Needs to hit the ground running.

TFRHHIII BHA106

6

RULE ME IN (IRE) (42) 212-043 BF

B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) Sue Howell Br Robert Haverty

7 10-13

Kielan Woods Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m winner over hurdles who was held back by his jumping when third of 7 in handicap chase at Windsor (20.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Remains with potential in this sphere though. TFRHHHII BHA102

7

IDEALLKO (FR) (8) 1222-44 D

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) R J Gambarini Racing Br Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau

8

10-6

Isabel Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Office Visions (Wales) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hurdles/chase winner (at up to 2m4f) last season but yet to fire this term, a remote TFRHHIII BHA95 fourth of 5 in 2m handicap chase here 8 days ago. Back up in trip with work to do.

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2025:RACE ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Southoftheborder (IRE), 4-1 Imperial Bede (FR), 9-2 Rule Me In (IRE), 11-2 Dunstall Rambler (IRE), 7-1 Stratagem (FR), 14-1 Ideallko (FR), 50-1 Karuma Grey (GER)

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FIFTH RACE 3.20 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439, 5th £219.

(Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 291 runners, 10%) runs WHERE’S CATO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs SHUIL CEOIL LONGEST TRAVELLER: LE SOLEIL REVE trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Preference is for LAUGHING JOHN, who hasn’t been harshly treated for last month’s Doncaster success and remains low mileage. Tzarmix and Le Soleil Reve head the list of dangers.

1-2-3: 1.LAUGHING JOHN 2.TZARMIX (FR) 3.LE SOLEIL REVE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

LE SOLEIL REVE (FR) (42) 31-32 BF

5

12-0

B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) Jakeman,Chapman,Mason,Roberts & Morton Br Sca La Perigne, Ecurie Du Chene, Roger-Y

Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Hereford (16.2f) in March and progressed in a couple of outings this term, latest when creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 42 days ago. Should have more to offer.

TFRHHHHI BHA109

2

AARON (FR) (29) 3-0P

5

B g Recoletos (FR) - Aliyfa (IRE) Dynasty Racing Br Elevage Haras De Bourgeauville

12-0

Sean Houlihan Robert Stephens, Caldicot Danum Equine Management Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced on yard debut at Ffos Las in October but was well beaten over longer trip here 29 days ago and needs to find improvement on handicap hurdle debut here. TFRHHIII BHA109

3

REINA DEL MAR (IRE) (36) 005-14P

B m Awtaad (IRE) - Star Approval (IRE) Tim Vaughan Racing Club - Ultimate Br Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd

8 11-13

Sean Bowen Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge DragonBet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Gone backwards since winning 5-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) in June but Sean Bowen is booked for handicap hurdle debut so needs monitoring in market.

TFRHHHII BHA108

4

PURPLE OWL (IRE) (26) P15-253

6 11-13

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Only Exception (IRE) Claire Harrison & Jane Gerard-Pearse Br Mr M. C. Grassick

Jack Tudor David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

5

5 11-13

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who finished runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f) on his hurdling debut in October and has run to a similar level in subsequent 2 starts. Can do better now handicapping. Engaged 2.05 Wincanton Saturday. TFRHHHII BHA108

LAUGHING JOHN (GB) (23) 32U-1

B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystery Code Mrs Jean Sillett Br J. C. Sillett

James Bowen Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Back from 8 months off when winning 3-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist.

TFRHHHHH BHA108

6

LUCKY BERE (FR) (51) 2233-30

B g Seahenge (USA) - Niska (USA) Mr B. Marsh Br Haras de La Haie Neuve, Sas Regnier

5 11-13

Mr Joshua Newman (5) Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Firehouse Somerset

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when third on return at Worcester (16f) in October. Below form in testing conditions at Cheltenham since but better expected here.

TFRHHHII BHA108

7

NORTHANGER ABBEY (IRE) (25) 422-44

6 11-12

Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Didn’t I Tell You (IRE) Ben Sutton (5) Mr N. Sutton Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br B. Kinsella Philip Hobbs Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice from 3 starts in Irish points and shaped encouragingly sent hurdling when fourth in maiden at Southwell (15.8f) in November, Not in same form at Leicester since but remains with potential on switch to handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA107

20

8

TZARMIX (FR) (25) 1-P6312 CD BF

Ch g Gemix (FR) - Tzarine de La Mone (FR) Fothergill, Lloyd & Sparey Br Yvonnick Bothamy & Jean-Paul Bothamy

8 11-12

Jonathan Burke Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on earlier promise to gain a first win for his current yard at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) last month and arrives on back of creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good to soft, 11/8) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA107

9

SEA WARRIOR (IRE) (19) 40-5F

7 11-12

B or Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Princess’s Choice (IRE) The Sea Warrior syndicate Br John Furlong

Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Coral Racing Limited

10

13 11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of promise in maiden/novice hurdles and was in touch when falling at Wincanton on handicap debut 19 days ago. Remains one to be interested in if none the worse for that. Engaged 2.05 Wincanton Saturday. TFRHHHII BHA107

THE JAM MAN (IRE) (25) 60000P

Br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (USA) Mr T. Murray Br Leo O’Reilly

Harry Kimber Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2020 and has been out of sorts for some time now.

TFRHIIII BHA106

11

NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (29) 011-12P C

6 11-11

B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Miss Megan Bevan (7) Talking Horses Harriet Dickin, Midford Br R. J. & S. A. Carter Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick of small-field handicap wins in the spring and even better form when second of 3 at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June. However, offered little on debut for new yard at Sandown last month. TFRHHIII BHA106

12

LION OF THE DESERT (IRE) (30) 005030

B g Valirann (FR) - Sky Queen (IRE) Belly’s Heroes Br Ms Debbie O’Neill

6

11-8

Conor Ring Grace Harris, Shirenewton Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to really threaten in a handful of starts over timber, including on debut for this yard at Exeter last month.

TFRHIIII BHA103

13

WHERE’S CATO (IRE) (18) 14-2510

B m Notnowcato - Speedy Fairy (IRE) Mr W Corrigan Racing Br Brian Kiely

7

11-6

Isabel Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from hurdling bow when bagging 5-runner novice at Exeter (21.6f) in October.

However, beaten a long way at Ludlow since and makes limited appeal on handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA101

HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (31) 1P2/4-21

Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR) Mrs V. Sollitt Br Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron

9

11-5

Mrs Vicki Sollitt (7) Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Ap Precision Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and off the mark for this yard at the third attempt in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 31 days ago, soon clear. This is much more competitive but he warrants respect.

TFRHHHII BHA100

15

SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (50) 4125-03

Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE) Mr R Flower Br Paddy Kennedy

8

11-3

Robert Dunne Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of reduced mark when striking back in this sphere at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) in January. Decent second at the same course next time and, though below par since, he will be a player if first-time visor has the desired effect. TFRHHHII BHA98

16

BOMBAY PETE (GB) (29) F-50006

5 10-11

Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Princesse Pauline (FR) Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7) The Stepping Stones Syndicate Christian Williams, Bridgend Br Yorton Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a handful of starts in hurdles, including on handicap debut at Aintree last month. Yard in better form now but percentage call is to look elsewhere.

TFRHHIII BHA92 2025:RACE ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Visor worn first time by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note: AARON: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

REINA DEL MAR: Following its run on 29/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

NORTHERN SYMPHONIE: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Le Soleil Reve (FR), 11-2 Laughing John (GB), 15-2 Tzarmix (FR), 17-2 Hidor de Bersy (FR), 12-1 Northanger Abbey (IRE), 14-1 Sea Warrior (IRE), 16-1 Purple Owl (IRE), Lucky Bere (FR), 20-1 Reina Del Mar (IRE), 22-1 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 25-1 Bombay Pete (GB), 33-1 Where’s Cato (IRE), 40-1 Northern Symphonie (GB), 50-1 Aaron (FR), 100-1 The Jam Man (IRE), Lion of The Desert (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.55 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE LADIES DAY 2026 SATURDAY 27TH JUNE OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235.

(Penalty Value £2450.70)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 291 runners, 10%) runs MALINAERO and MIGHTY MASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (4 wins from 33 runners, 12%) runs COOL CUSTOMER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KIPTANUY trained by W J Burke, Ireland.

RACE SUMMARY

COOL CUSTOMER sets a clear standard of those with experience and may be able to go one better than he did on debut. The market will prove informative regarding the newcomers, Trojan Tale and Moscow Star appealing on paper, along with Irish raider Kiptanuy.

1-2-3: 1.COOL CUSTOMER (IRE) 2.TROJAN TALE (IRE) 3.MOSCOW STAR (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

PLAY SMARTER

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

COOL CUSTOMER (IRE) (33) 2-2

5

11-8

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Seoighe (IRE) The Cool Customers Br Mr John Noel McGivney

Jonathan Burke Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a family his yard know well (half-brother to fairly useful 2m/21f hurdle winner Siog Geal) and having finished runner-up sole start in Irish points, showed plenty of ability when second behind the favourite in a Southwell bumper on Rules debut last month. Solid claims to go one better here. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2

DUKEBOXROCK (GB) (-)

B g Frontiersman - Special Princess (IRE) Claire Lockett & Rebecca Curtis Br Rebecca Curtis & Clare Lockett

5

11-8

Sean Bowen Rebecca Curtis, Newport William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOut of a 2 1/2m-3m hurdle winner, herself a half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Special Token and useful chaser (stayed 23f) Pressurize.

TFRHHHII BHAYard’s record in bumpers isn’t particularly compelling but he needs a close look in the betting with Sean Bowen booked.

3

KIPTANUY (FR) (-)

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Rose Candy (FR) Shauna M. Kelly Br Jean Contou Carrere & Yves Broca

5

11-8

Jack Tudor W. J. Burke, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWJeu St Eloi gelding. Brother to fairly useful 15f French hurdle winner Sainte Candy and half-brother to 4 winners, including smart hurdler/high-class chaser Pic d’Orhy. Rare UK runner for Irish-based trainer and worth monitoring in the betting.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4

MALINAERO (IRE) (-)

B g Malinas (GER) - Carnspindle (IRE) Stoneacre Racing Br Belmont & Glenville B/S Ltd

5

11-8

Isabel Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £24,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam, fairly useful 2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/4m) Locker Room Talk. Yard is hardly a frequent source of bumper winners but market can prove best guide.

TFRHHHII BHA-

5

MIGHTY MASS (GB) (-)

6

B g Dartmouth - Massannie (IRE) Mr W. Clifford Br Mrs S. Clifford

11-8

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h123), ungenuine bumper/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Annsam who this yard had success with. Betting can guide with stable also saddling Mighty Mass. TFRHHIII BHA-

6

RAMBLINGAMBLINMAN (GB) (-)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lady of Lamanver The Never Forgotten Syndicate Br Phillip Pyatt

5

11-8

Bryan Carver Chris Honour, Ashburton Bluecable Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWTelescope gelding. Dam 19f hurdle winner (stayed 2 3/4m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Lamanver Pippin out of fairly useful hurdler/ useful chase winner (successful up to 3m) Lamanver Homerun. No shortage of stamina in his pedigree and could be a longer-term project.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

TROJAN TALE (IRE) (-)

5

B g Hillstar - Anna’s Melody (IRE) Mr R H J Martin and Anna Harris Br Richard Eustace

11-8

Harry Cobden Dan Horsford, Rockley Rhm Horses Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£20,000 3-y-o, Hillstar gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to 4 winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Flash The Steel. Makes appeal TFRHHHHI BHAon paper and booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye for yard who have finished second with three of their last 4 bumper runners.

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8

LAW OF THE JUNGLE (FR) (497) 0-

B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Burma (FR) Ponting Racing Partnership Br E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

5

11-1

James Best Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

TIMEFORMVIEWOut of a French bumper winner and wore hood/tongue tie when well held eighth on bumper debut at Saint-Jean-De-Monts in August 2024 on sole start for A. Boisbrunet. Hood retained and only considered if supported on stable debut/reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA-

9

BOUND FOR GLORY (GB) (-)

4

B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Khismet Mr Mel Mathias Br Mel Mathias

10-9

Ciaran Gethings Robert Stephens, Caldicot

TIMEFORM VIEW Circus Maximus gelding. Dam fair hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 19f), also 7f-1 1/4m winner who stayed 13f on Flat. Bred to handle this sort of test and worth a market check on racecourse bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

MOSCOW STAR (FR) (-)

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Moscow Nights (FR) Adam & Clare Signy Br Isabelle Corbani, Tom Waugh

4

10-9

Gavin Sheehan Oliver Signy, Lambourn Oliver Signy Racing Llp

TIMEFORMVIEWCloth of Stars gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including multiple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Coquelicot and fairly useful hurdler Heartbreak City. Dam, 13f winner. Has had wind surgery (wears tongue strap) prior to this debut but looks one of the more interesting types on paper. TFRHHHHI BHA-

11

GRACIOUSANDPLENTY (IRE) (18) 0

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras Mr J. Ponting Br Declan & Denis Phelan

4

10-2

Harry Reed Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a sprinter but from a family with jumpers in it. Looked backward on debut when well beaten in a Newbury bumper (66/1) 18 days ago and is likely to need more time. TFRHHIII BHA2025:RACE ABANDONED Hood worn first time by No. 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Cool Customer (IRE), 11-2 Trojan Tale (IRE), 15-2 Moscow Star (FR), 8-1 Dukeboxrock (GB), Kiptanuy (FR), 12-1 Malinaero (IRE), 20-1 Mighty Mass (GB), 33-1 Ramblingamblinman (GB), Law of The Jungle (FR), Bound For Glory (GB), 100-1 Graciousandplenty (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.10 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 136YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CONGRATULATIONS 2025 WGN WINNER HAITI COULEURS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260.

(Penalty Value £8169)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (15 wins from 134 runners, 11%) runs SAINT DAVY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs SAINT DAVY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT DAVY trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 38 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

WALKOVER.

1-2-3: 1.SAINT DAVY (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

PLAY SMARTER

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

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SAINT DAVY (FR) (295) 16/3F4P- C D

9

11-3

B g Balko (FR) - Saintejoie (FR) Mrs Gay Smith Br A. & C. Choupeault & E. Rineau

TIMEFORM VIEW WALKOVER.

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group TFRHHHHH BHA133

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DECLARED RUNNERS 1

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE THANKYOU FOR RENEWING CHEPSTOW ANNUAL MEMBERS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 1st, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Chepstow Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £50. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.45 - THE DUNRAVEN WINDOWS / EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races.

Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The trustees of the EBF have kindly contributed £1,000 towards this race. Sky Sport Racing will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 34 entries at £50. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.15 - THE 21ST FEBRUARY CHEPSTOW BEER&CIDER FESTIVAL RACEDAY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. Chepstow Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £50. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.45 - THE 11TH APRIL CHEPSTOW GRAND NATIONAL RACEDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Chepstow Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £50. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.20 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4594 to the winning horse The second to receive £2114, the third £1057, the fourth £528 and the fifth £263. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Albert Bartlett have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 28th, 2026. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 30 entries, 1 at £8 and 29 at £43. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3514; Second £1757; Third £879; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE LADIES DAY 2026 SATURDAY 27TH JUNE OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Chepstow Racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner. In Addition they will give a cash prize tot he person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £22. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.10 - THE CONGRATULATIONS 2025 WGN WINNER HAITI COULEURS ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one Steeple Chase. Enter by noon, December 29th, 2025 and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 2nd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 9lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 3lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/ or Hurdles combined. 7 entries at £75. - Closed December 29th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260.

(Penalty Value £8169) SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

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