Chepstow Racecard - Sunday 9th February by Arena Racing Company

Good Afternoon and welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for an afternoon Jump Racing 7 race card.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful afternoon of Jumps racing, with 7 thrilling races on the card, sure to throw up some fantastic action throughout the course of the day. We kick off the day at 1:20pm, with the runners for the last heading to post at 4:30pm.

Huge thanks go to today’s headline sponsors Fitzdares, who have sponsored 6 of the 7 races on today’s card. We’re very grateful for their support of this ﬁxture, as well as our previous ﬁxture on Tuesday 28th January.

Aside from today’s racing, we have some wonderful action coming up over the coming months, not least our Beer & Cider Festival raceday on Saturday 22nd February. We’ll have a wide variety of beer and cider on offer, as well as lots of food offerings and live racing all proudly sponsored by Pertemps. On this day we will also have a Six Nations fanzone showing both of the Six Nations games that day, with Wales vs Ireland being followed by England vs Scotland in the Bonanza Boy Marquee. Tickets are available from just £10, with lots of great value ticket packages also on offer.

I hope you have a wonderful day with us today, enjoy the racing and I wish you all the best in ﬁnding a few winners throughout the day.

Luke Admans General Manager at Chepstow Racecourse

CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingﬁeld Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgeﬁeld, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses

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Parade Ring

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SUNDAY 09 FEBRUARY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS

OF THE MEETING

CHIEF STEWARD THOMAS EVETTS

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR SIMON ELIOT

TRAINEE STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR CATHERINE CHINN

SOPHIE CANDY, SIMON KIRK, LOUISE NEALE

STARTERS

ROBERT SUPPLE

WILLIAM JORDAN

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

ROBERT CUTHBERT

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

BOBBY MCEWEN

SCOTT MILNES

CARYS REYNOLDS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr NAOMI CUMMINGS

Dr CHRIS REESE

Dr CHRIS REYNOLDS

NURSE

SARAH GODFREY

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

ANDREA KELLY

MEL BAKER

STUART SHILSTON

HORSE HANDLERS

KAREN WILLIAMS

JADE LAZENBY

GENERAL MANAGER

LUKE ADMANS

CLERK OF THE COURSE

DAI JONES

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

RON MASON

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

DAI JONES

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

FIRST RACE 1.20

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR

LET’S BET PERSONAL WITH FITZDARES 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): E Williams (27 wins from 271 runners, 10%) runs JUBY BALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs JUBY BALL

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BENIGNITAS trained by G Treacy, North Tawton, 114 miles.

JUBY BALL created a fine impression when going in at the first time of asking over hurdles at Ffos Las and is fancied to make light of a 7lb penalty. C&D winner Ben Solo appeals as the one to chase home Evan Williams’ exciting prospect, with Luna de Castana and Ballymena Boy the pick of the remainder

B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr David McDermott Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br John Fallon William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW Debut C&D winner in October and took his form up a level when second of 9 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 52 days ago. A likely player once more.

2 JUBY BALL (FR) (29) 12-1 D

B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR)

Mr & Mrs William Rucker

TFRHHHHI BHA119

6 11-9

Adam Wedge

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Jean-Louis Berger Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper scorer who made a highly promising start in this sphere when landing 11-runner novice at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) 29 days ago. An exciting prospect and the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BALLYMENA BOY (IRE) (125) 2-4

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kells Hall (IRE)

6 11-2

Liam Harrison

On The Gallops 2 Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br Mrs Assumpta O’Brien

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point before tongue tied when only fourth of 5 in bumper (3/1) at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 125 days ago. Remains with potential on his hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CHATEAU DU LYS (GB) (55) 200

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Fine Lily

Allen & Monica Powley

Br Allen & Monica Powley

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole start in points but no short-term promise in a pair of novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Plumpton this winter. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 CLEVER RELATION (GB) (59) 0

B g Intello (GER) - Sweet Selection

Mr T. Lewis

Br Paul & Catriona Brocklehurst Bloodstock

5 11-2

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 11f on ﬂat 250/1, ﬁrst run since leaving Hughie Morrison when eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) on NH debut 59 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 ELVIS DU BERLAIS (GB) (-)

6 11-2

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - River Beauty Ben Poste

Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford

Br Vici and Richard Morse

TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Flight To Nowhere. Dam winning pointer. The betting can prove a good indicator TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MIDNIGHT VIEW (GB) (25) 0

5 11-2

B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Jonathan Burke

Miss A. B. Hyde Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp

TIMEFORMVIEW 50/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Needs to build on it. TFRHHIII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.JUBY BALL (FR) 2.BEN SOLO (IRE) 3.LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 STINGINHISSTEP (GB) (65) 060

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Model Girl

Mr A Leach and Mr D V Gardner

6 11-2

James Best

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in bumpers, too free when eleventh of 12 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 65 days ago. Needs to settle now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 WELCHESTON WARRIER (GB) (116) 0-6

B g Mukhadram - Toubeera

5 11-2

Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Boultbee Brooks Ltd Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little only start in bumpers and only minor promise when sixth of 11 in novice at Worcester (2m, heavy) on hurdles bow in October. Much more is needed TFRHHIII BHA-

10 BENIGNITAS (IRE) (273) 541/-P3

B m Fracas (IRE) - Saintly Hertﬁeld (USA)

8 10-9

Alan Johns

Mr G. Treacy Gordon Treacy, North Tawton

Br J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Irish maiden on Flat in 2021. Has since won in points but market can guide now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE) (20) 35-05

6 10-9

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Royale Video (FR) Finn Lambert (3)

Ms M. L. Peterson

Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

Br Cyril O’Hara Revival Solutions Group Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden who took a big step forward when ﬁfth of 10 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 MINI FORTUNE (IRE) (258) 111-112

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Mini Dane (IRE)

Mr Nathan Pyne

8 10-9

Charlie Deutsch

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Mr Kevin Dillon Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 7,000 gns 6-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Piper Hill Proliﬁc winning pointer so no forlorn hope on her belated hurdling bow. TFRHHHII BHA2024: MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

BALLYMENA BOY: Following its run on 7/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout. STINGINHISSTEP: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Juby Ball (FR), 4-1 Ben Solo (IRE), 10-1 Luna de Castana (IRE), 16-1 Welcheston Warrier (GB), 25-1 Ballymena Boy (IRE), 28-1 Mini Fortune (IRE), 50-1 Midnight View (GB), 66-1 Benignitas (IRE), 80-1 Elvis du Berlais (GB), 150-1 Clever Relation (GB), 300-1 Chateau du Lys (GB), Stinginhisstep (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.

RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period 4th May 2024 – 26th April 2025.

(Sponsored by the Cheltenham and Three Counties Race Club)

Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points Latest placings (up to and including 4th January 2025)

1st Dylan Johnston

2nd Freddie Gingell

3rd James Turner

4th Jack Hogan

149 pts

pts

5th Caolin Quinn 74 pts

5th Callum Pritchard 70 pts

Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996 This award is named in his memory.

SECOND RACE 1.50

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

THE FITZDARES TELEPHONE & TEXT BETTING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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): P Nicholls (59 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs GIRLS BEST FRIEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOKYO TOM trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 132 miles.

The Evan Williams-trained SHADE OF WINTER might prove the answer to this maiden hurdle with the longer trip a help if anything. Captain Bellamy was first past the post at Newbury last time and heads the dangers along with Ben Pauling’s As Legends Have It.

1 A GOOD YOMP (GB) (53) 0-40F

6 11-6

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Mewstone Jay Tidball (5)

Mrs Ellen Bate Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton Br Harris & Ford Ltd Andy Martin Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and completed start over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 AS LEGENDS HAVE IT (GB) (16) 33/21-23

6 11-6

B g Jack Hobbs - Easter Legend Ben Jones

The Fabula Partners

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br S. C. & M. K. Willes Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form in bumpers last season, scoring at Ffos Las on his second outing Promise when placed over hurdles at Kempton (21f) and Doncaster (19.5f) this winter and likely to ﬁgure prominently again. TFRHHHHI BHA113

3 CAPTAIN BELLAMY (GB) (53) 1/103-2D C

6 11-6

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Himitas (FR) Lorcan Williams

Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br R. W. Russell Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoalsolandedacoursebumperlastseason OnlyaremotesecondonExeterhurdledebutinNovemberbutmuchimprovedwhenﬁrstpost the post in 20.5f Newbury novice in December (later disqualiﬁed after rider Lorcan Williams found guilty of overusing the whip). Should go well TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 DYNO DAVE (IRE) (-)

B g Mores Wells - Castlemyles Queen (IRE)

7 11-6

Freddie Gordon (3)

Mr D. White Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br B. Leahy

TIMEFORM VIEW Newcomer from a top yard who would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA-

5 GIRLS BEST FRIEND (IRE) (53) U/-5

6 11-6

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Bigzam d’Or (FR) Charlie Deutsch

The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Mr Alan Mackey Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Likely to have been placed but for unseating in sole Irish point but no short-term promise when remote ﬁfth on 19.5f Lingﬁeld hurdle debut in December TFRHHIII BHA-

6 JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) (15) 30/4-00

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

Mr David Brace

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

6 11-6

Connor Brace

David Brace, Bridgend

Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers back in 2023 but was unable to show promise in 2 hurdles 5 months apart. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 KALHANDRION (FR) (39) 5-54P

5 11-6

B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR) Richie McLernon

Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel RH Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Third hurdle start when a promising fourth of 11 at Warwick (21f, soft) in December but pulled up in a maiden at Cheltenham since A tongue tie is added now. The Warwick form gives him a chance TFRHHHII BHA109

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

MAD AT MIDNIGHT (GB) (56) P6

6 11-6

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Possibly Flora Miss Thomasina Eyston (7)

R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson

Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Lucy Fielding-Johnson Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORMVIEW Scorpion gelding out of a 21f chase winner Last of 6 ﬁnishers completed start in points (Dec 15). Best watched on hurdle debut TFRHHIII BHA-

9 NOBLE RECALL (GB) (59) 00-P

6 11-6

B g Telescope (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds Harriet Tucker (7)

Mrs Kathy Day Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Shade Oak Stud Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW Was unable to show promise in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Big outsider TFRHIIII BHA-

10 PURE BLUE (IRE) (79) 0

6 11-6

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Katalina Alan Johns

The P B Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mrs R. I. Vaughan Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a course bumper in November and can only watch now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-

11 ROE AND CO (IRE) (27) C1-P

Br g Malinas (GER) - Limerick Rose (IRE)

7 11-6

Will Featherstone (7)

Roe and Co Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Kevin Cullen BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEWFetched £58,000 after landing a maiden point in November 2023 but had wind surgery on the back of that and, despite being prominent in the betting, proved disappointing on his Exeter hurdle debut last month. A tongue strap is quickly reached for. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 ROYAL RAMBLER (IRE) (29) 36

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Royale Flag (FR)

Bryan & Philippa Burrough

5 11-6

Jonathan Burke

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Michael Keaveney Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a reasonable jumping pedigree and showed promise when fair third on 20.5f Leicester hurdle debut in December Took a backward step at Ffos Las since but it’s still early days TFRHHHII BHA-

13 SHADE OF WINTER (IRE) (44) 22-32

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Sher’s Adamant (IRE)

5 11-6

Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Martin Kenirons Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW All rules starts over 2m here, improving again when 2 lengths second in novice on Welsh Grand National day. Should stay this far and a bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA114

TOKYO

TOM (IRE) (91) 2-0

B g Mahler - Henry’s Girl (IRE)

5 11-6

Kevin Brogan

Mr Robert Kirkland Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Ms Sarah Halley Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points in April. Only mid-division on his Ffos Las hurdle debut in November but likely capable of better before long TFRHHHII BHA-

15 VICTOR HAZE

(GB) (293) 05-

Ch g Arvico (FR) - Evening Haze

Mr P. Dando

Br Phillip C. Dando

8 11-6

Conor Ring

Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles last spring Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 15

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7, 11. Hood worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 15.

Stewards Note:

NOBLE RECALL: Following its run on 12/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Captain Bellamy (GB), Shade of Winter (IRE), 5-1 As Legends Have It (GB), 8-1 Dyno Dave (IRE), 16-1 Roe And Co (IRE), Royal Rambler (IRE), 18-1 Kalhandrion (FR), Tokyo Tom (IRE), 50-1 Girls Best Friend (IRE), Pure Blue (IRE), 66-1 Mad At Midnight (GB), 100-1 Junior des Mottes (FR), 150-1 A Good Yomp (GB), Victor Haze (GB), 300-1 Noble Recall (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

THIRD RACE 2.20

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

THE CALL FITZDARES ON 020 7851 5407

MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £14000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Lacey (12 wins from 67 runners, 18%) runs THE LORD MAID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Longsdon (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs GLIMPSE OF GALA LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY THEATRE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.

LOVE OF NEYMORE is going the right way and another win could be forthcoming if proving as effective over this longer trip. The thriving Jalisco Star rates an obvious danger, while Phillapa Sue is also more than capable in races like this

1 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (15) 5311-20

7 12-0

B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) Cameron Iles (7) Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World

TIMEFORM VIEWWon maiden/novice hurdles last spring Solid return from 7 months off when second in 21f Warwick mares handicap in November but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Doncaster (19.5f) since This longer trip could suit, though TFRHHHII BHA125

2

FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (445) 2/112P/4- D

10 11-8

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR) Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winning pointer. Started her hurdle with 2 novice wins and a ﬁne second in a 19.5f course handicap but not seen since pulling up in a Ffos Las handicap chase 14 months ago. The betting should help guide to expectations after the layoff TFRHHIII BHA119

3 GLIMPSE OF GALA

(GB) (20) P6-20P0 D 9 11-3

B m Passing Glance - Apple Days

The Tweed Clad Fossils

Jonathan Burke

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORMVIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Was lost over fences after ﬁnishing second on Worcester reappearance and produced a laboured effort back hurdling at Warwick last month TFRHHIII BHA114

4 PHILLAPA SUE

(IRE) (25) 10-P024 D

10 11-2

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

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

Br Charlie Harnett

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to form when second of 10 in 3m Doncaster mares handicap hurdle in December and shaped as if still in good form up against geldings at Newbury since Likely to go well back among her own sex. TFRHHHHI BHA113

5 LOVE OF NEYMORE (GB) (24) 431-P14 C

7 11-2

Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Love of Tara Charlie Price (3)

Mr Richard Edward Pullen

Br North Park Farm Racing

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive proﬁle over hurdles, winning 2 handicaps at around 2 1/2m, including here. Good fourth of 15 in a competitive race at Wincanton since and big player if her stamina holds back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA113

6 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (20) P-45112 D 7 10-12

B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

Kevin Brogan

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 3m at Ascot and Ffos Las at the end of 2024 and improved again when a close second at Warwick (25, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Nudged up another 3lb but still much respected in her current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA109

7 CHLOE’S COURT (IRE) (53) 4231-45 CD 12 10-12

Br m Court Cave (IRE) - Howaya Pet (IRE)

Joe Anderson (3) Cole, Gale, Levy & Mortimer

Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Steven Vaughan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who was successful on her first and final starts last season Below par in 2 comeback outings at Lingfield before Christmas but a revival can’t be discounted with Robert Walford among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA109

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8 GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) (39) 264-5P4 D 7 10-10

B m Getaway (GER) - Alpine Breeze (IRE)

Ciaran Gethings

The Holryale Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Br Michael O’Regan Science Supplements TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowaswellsuitedbyemphasisonstaminawhenmakingasuccessfulhurdlesdebutover23/4matStratfordlastterm Wellheldswitched to fences all 3 starts this season, though, and hopes pinned on the return to hurdles and addition of a tongue strap working the oracle TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jalisco Star (IRE), 7-2 Love of Neymore (GB), 6-1 The Lord Maid (IRE), 8-1 Phillapa Sue (IRE), 9-1 Getaway Theatre (IRE), 11-1 Chloe’s Court (IRE), 16-1 Felicie du Maquis (FR), Glimpse of Gala (GB)

FOURTH RACE 2.50

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

THE TEXT FITZDARES ON 07492 882213 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (59 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs LARGY POET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs HURRICANE HIGHWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ASTRONOMIC VIEW trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.

DONNACHA had a subsequent winner back in third when off the mark in this sphere at Exeter last month and this likeable sort can defy a 4lb rise Largy Poet looks an interesting debutant over fences and may emerge as the biggest threat.

(IRE) (45) 2112-65 6 11-10

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Our Soiree (IRE)

Mr Charles Pelham & Mr Henry Pelham

Ben Bromley (5)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Kevin Cullen Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden/novice hurdle winner who was only just denied on handicap bow at Huntingdon last term Much better for return when ﬁfth at Wincanton and this chasing type (runner-up in Irish point) needs considering on chase bow. TFRHHHHI BHA132

2 HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) (52) 2/U32P-2 7 11-0

Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE) Adam Wedge

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Richard Cavanagh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner/hurdles winner who was placed on his ﬁrst 2 completed starts in this sphere. Made a decent return when second at Ffos Las last month but that form does look a bit ﬂimsy. TFRHHHII BHA122

3 DONNACHA (IRE) (39) 021-341 C D

Br g Jet Away - Archdale Ambush (IRE)

7 11-0

Lorcan Murtagh

Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles last season, winning 3 times, and getting the hang of things over fences now, off the mark in this sphere at Exeter on New Year’s Day. Likeable sort who should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA122

4 THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR) (22) 11-0315 BF 7 10-12

B g Camelot - Palme Royale (IRE)

Mr P. Davies

Charlie Deutsch

Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner over hurdles and conﬁrmed promise of his chasing debut when winning 5-runner handicap at Newbury over Christmas. However, was never in the race having made a series of errors at Haydock 3 weeks ago so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA120

5 HEROS DE ROMAY (FR) (51) 2/133-46 CD 8 10-9

B g My Risk (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR)

Lady Dulverton

Br G. Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably

Ciaran Gethings

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles who made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock on return. However, produced a laboured effort at Uttoxeter next time and headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA117

6 ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (27) 14-300F 8 10-8

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE)

Mr D. V. Gardner

Sean Houlihan

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful staying hurdler but mark suffered on the back of wide-margin success at Warwick back in the spring Operating below best over hurdles before crashing out at the ﬁrst on chase bow at Exeter last month. Enough to prove TFRHHIII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Stewards Note: THE FAMOUS FIVE: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1

Hurricane Highway (IRE), 7-2 Largy Poet (IRE), Donnacha (IRE), 9-2 The Famous Five (FR), 9-1 Heros de Romay (FR), 18-1 Astronomic View (GB)

1-2-3: 1.DONNACHA (IRE) 2.LARGY POET (IRE) 3.THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.20

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

THE IVYTHWAITE LODGE KERRY STEVENS MEMORIAL 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): V Williams (15 wins from 102 runners, 15%) runs OTTOLINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs ITSNOTEASY LONGEST TRAVELLER: INNISFREE LASS trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.

CHATSHOW TV offered plenty to work on sent chasing after 12 weeks off when third at Warwick and makes the most appeal. Phantom Getaway is feared most ahead of The Midwife.

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1 HOUSE OF STORIES (IRE) (352) 05/1//21P- C D 9 12-2

B or Br g Presenting - Liss Aris (IRE)

Ben Jones Conyers, O’Reilly, Clerkson, Zeffman Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Ciara Flynn William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who was off 2 1/2 years prior to last season, building on his hurdling debut effort to win a maiden here a year ago However, pulled up in an Exeter handicap (23.1f, heavy) the following month and off again since ahead of this chase bow. TFRHHHII BHA112

2 PHANTOM GETAWAY (IRE) (25) 0PP-2P3 D 8 12-0

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Belle Provence (FR)

Ciaran Gethings

The P G Tipsters Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Coppice Farm & Cleaboy Stud Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show in 3 starts over fences last season However, fared much better (had a breathing operation and tongue tied) when placed 2 of his 3 starts this term so warrants respect. TFRHHHHI BHA110

3 ITSNOTEASY (IRE) (40) 521-06P D

B g Ocovango - Everybodys Dream (IRE)

Matt Fitzgerald and The Songsters

7 11-12

Kevin Brogan

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Con Collins Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 recruit from the Irish pointing ﬁeld who got off the mark over hurdles in maiden at Uttoxeter last winter. Failed to kick on after, however, and made an unpromising start over fences at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Day. TFRHHHII BHA108

4 CHATSHOW TV (IRE) (20) 4440-23

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE)

Jim and Claire Limited

7 11-12

Jonathan Burke

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Miriam & Luke Murphy 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly built on his earlier promise in a ﬁrst-time hood after 7 months off when second at Chepstow in October. Encouraging third switched to fences at Warwick 3 weeks ago and likely to build on that TFRHHHHH BHA108

5 INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (20) 21-4440 D

B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE)

The Danum Partnership

7 11-6

Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Pat & Eddie Barry Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved upped in trip/with cheekpieces ﬁtted when running out a wide-margin winner of 2 handicap hurdles at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) during second half of last term Hasn’t kicked on switched to fences this season, however, running modestly 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 OTTOLINE (GB) (41) 13P3-P3

B m Kayf Tara - Lily Grey (FR)

9 11-5

Charlie Deutsch

Ottoline Syndicate Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Miss V. M. Williams Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning hurdler last season and showed a bit more than previously over fences stepping up in trip when third at Haydock 6 weeks ago. More needed again TFRHHHII BHA101

7 THE MIDWIFE (IRE) (12) 505332 D

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Thespian (IRE)

7 10-4

Joe Anderson (3) Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br John & Miriam Murphy Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen a year ago and back to form this winter, good third on chase bow over C&D 12 days ago, albeit no match for the winner Respected. TFRHHHII BHA86

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Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

HOUSE OF STORIES: Following its run on 23/2/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Chatshow Tv (IRE), 11-2 The Midwife (IRE), 6-1 Phantom Getaway (IRE), 8-1 Itsnoteasy (IRE), 17-2 Ottoline (GB), 9-1 House of Stories (IRE), Innisfree Lass (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.55

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

THE DOWNLOAD THE FITZDARES APP NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (27 wins from 271 runners, 10%) runs JUKEBOX JOKER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 36 runners, 14%) runs JUKEBOX JOKER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOBALOT trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 97 miles.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and this could go the way of EvanWilliams’JUKEBOX JOKER who can race off the same mark as when a very good Ffos Las fourth (form been franked) last time out and remains with few miles on the clock The consistent Wonderweasle seems sure to be on the premises and is next on the list, with Exeter-scorer Coconut Twist and the leniently-treated Decorated worthy of consideration too. Handicap debutant Sonic Gold completes the shortlist

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1 DECORATED (GB) (40) 445-5PP D

Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Trapeze

Ben Jones

Mr M.L. Darley Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Mr K. Kok Oliver Signy Racing LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed over hurdles last season and well held in a trio of runs sent chasing this term Handily weighted though if this switch back to the smaller obstacles sparks a resurgence. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 L’EMPIRE VERT (FR) (53) 46-340P

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)

Mr E. A. R. Morgans

5 11-12

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot Morgans Family Butchers

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair maiden hurdler in France but pulled up on yard debut in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 53 days ago. Something to prove quickly reverted to this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA98

3 SONIC GOLD (GB) (25) 2/00/P/-5 9 11-11

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Sonic Weld Ben Poste

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

Br Mr John Benﬁeld

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in points Off 22 months but showed his ﬁrst form over hurdles when ﬁfth of 12 in novice (150/1) at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA97

4 BABATUNDE (IRE) (22) 34643

Bl g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tavadden (IRE)

6 11-9

Miss Thomasina Eyston (7)

Mr B. Wright Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren

Br Ian Dullea Pontispool Equine Sports Centre

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who advanced his form when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. One to consider back in trip TFRHHHII BHA95

5 LADY SHOWTIME (GB) (207) 0-6634

6 11-7

B m Shirocco (GER) - Pectora (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh Willis and Tucker Partnership Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who wasn’t discredited when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f) Off 6 months but not ruled out on her handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHII BHA93

6 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (27) 463631

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE)

7 11-7

Mr Robbie David (7) Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Kieran Lennon

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble back hurdling in 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago, ﬁnding extra. Merits consideration despite a 6lb weights rise TFRHHHHI BHA93

7 BOBALOT (GB) (253) 14P5-60 C

8 11-6

Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE) Kevin Brogan Fusion Racing Club

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he came in last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (22f) in June on his ﬁnal run for Ben Clarke. Needs to hit the ground running on his yard bow. TFRHHIII BHA92

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ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (474) 4/P24U6- 6 11-2

B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo

Charlie Hammond

Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Mr Tim Davies

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden and he’s been off for 15 months since a below-par sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f). Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA88

WONDERWEASLE

(GB) (51) 0313-23 BF

B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Silver Gypsy (IRE)

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell

7 11-1

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Yorton Farm Stud DragonBet, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWReliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 51 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHHI BHA87

10 NOBODY TOLD ME (GB) (276) 600-4 5 11-1

B g Intello (GER) - Dubka

Mr T. Faulkner

Charlie Deutsch

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Southcourt Stud Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner for Jedd O’Keeffe who has displayed some promise over hurdles for his current yard, fourth in 2m2f Stratford handicap in May. Not ruled out on his return. TFRHHHII BHA87

11 CHURCHMAN (GB) (22) 424-350

B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)

7 10-13

Jay Tidball (5)

Mr Mervyn Jones Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mervyn Jones Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he came in a below-form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 22 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA85

12 LARGY VALLEY (IRE) (54) 16/0-00P

B g Mount Nelson - Pine Valley (IRE)

Make Mine A Largy

Br Mrs Roisin Grassick

7 10-11

Lilly Pinchin

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Merriebelle Stable Llc

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Ayr bumper for Stuart Crawford in 2022. Little show since, though, over hurdles and on chasing bow at Catterick (had wind op) in December

13 JUKEBOX JOKER (IRE) (29) 506044

TFRHHIII BHA83

5 10-8

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Ms M. Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced hurdler took a step forward when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 29 days ago. Interesting off an unchanged mark with that form working out well TFRHHHHH BHA80

14 HI RIKO (FR) (27) 05-P600

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Vanille d’Ex (FR)

8 10-3

Harriet Tucker (7)

Bbgg Racing Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 runs and he came in a well-beaten twelfth in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Others are preferred.

15 RICHARDSON (GB) (278) 2/3343-5

Ch g Kirkwall - Makeover

TFRHHIII BHA75

10 10-2

Lee Edwards

Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Br G. D. Kendrick

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2020 Off 9 months since a below-form ﬁfth in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f) so others appeal more.

16 INCHIQUIN SPIRIT (IRE)

(40) P-4043P

B m Mahler - Inchiquin Cailin (IRE)

Fothergills Sparey Lewis and Phillips

TFRHHIII BHA74

8 10-2

Murray Dodd (7)

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Sean Harnedy Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to get her head in front and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 40 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7, 12, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECORATED: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.

L’EMPIRE VERT: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend.

LARGY VALLEY: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Coconut Twist (IRE), 11-2 Wonderweasle (GB), 6-1 Jukebox Joker (IRE), 12-1 Decorated (GB), Lady Showtime (GB), 16-1 Babatunde (IRE), 18-1 Archie Macdart (GB), 20-1 Nobody Told Me (GB), Inchiquin Spirit (IRE), 25-1 Sonic Gold (GB), Largy Valley (IRE), 28-1 Churchman (GB), 33-1 Bobalot (GB), 40-1 L’Empire Vert (FR), Richardson (GB), 100-1 Hi Riko (FR)

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

Total prize fund £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (27 wins from 271 runners, 10%) runs TO BE SURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs PRIDE OF PARIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPORTY JIM trained by R Summers, Solihull, 93 miles.

PRIDEOFPARISendedhistimewithVictorDartnallonalow-keynotebutremainsunexposed in handicaps and a chance is taken he’ll be back to his best having joined the Harry Derham yard. Pipers Cross arrives after a pair of sound efforts in defeat and should be involved again, whilst veteran I’m A Starman has slipped to a good mark and would have a chance if getting back to the level of his return.

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1 I’M A STARMAN (GB) (20) 35-3536

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Strathtay

12 12-0

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mrs M. R. T. Rimell

TIMEFORMVIEWNot quite as reliable as he once was now well into the veteran stage of his career and failed to build on his comeback run when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Nevertheless, he’s been given a chance by the handicapper and blinkers are back on TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY (GB) (39) 250200

6 11-13

B g Telescope (IRE) - Lifeboat Mona Taylor Fisher

Maddox Langdon Johns Connors Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner who was runner-up twice off higher marks during the spring but recent efforts have not given cause for positivity and he’ll need a signiﬁcation rejuvenation on the back of a stable switch TFRHHIII BHA99

3 PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (27) 314-533 CD BF

8 11-13

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatﬁeld Lady (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10)

Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Grove View Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner around 3m in the spring for Robbie Llewellyn Posted another creditable effort under this claimer when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 27 days ago and she merits consideration again. TFRHHHHI BHA99

4 PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) (279) 0401U-P

B g Champs Elysees - Bincas Beauty (IRE)

7 11-12

Alice Stevens (3) Dallyn, De Wilde, Haggett, Metters, Yeo

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Joe Fogarty OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEWImproved to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell last January. Failed to complete on both outings later in the spring (including on chase debut) but makes eye-catching switch to new yard after 9 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA98

5 SPORTY JIM (IRE) (20) 6P4350

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Ma Belle Amie

8 11-8

James Best

Mr Mike McCormick Rob Summers, Solihull

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since 2022 but his third at Warwick in November was encouraging and he hasn’t found things going his way either start, a bad mistake 4 out ending all chance back at that track last month. Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA94

6 TO BE SURE (GB) (27) 0/255-66 D

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE)

10 11-7

Ellis Collier (5)

T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark in a Ffos Las handicap chase (3m, soft) in April 2023 Lightly raced and little to shout about since TFRHHIII BHA93

7 GATA BAN (IRE) (45) 301/-064 D

8 11-6

B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE) Richie McLernon

The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br A. Larkin

The Boot Inn Tisbury, 2 D Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner is yet to better modest form over hurdles and hasn’t ﬁnished better than mid-division in 3 starts since returning from a near 2-year absence. Now below last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA92

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CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (27) P-05030 D 6 11-5

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington

Br Kieran & Cathy Mariga W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Passed some tired rivals late on the make the podium at Exeter on New Year’s Day and ran to just a similar level when seventh of 15 there (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA91

RIVER

VOYAGE (IRE) (91) P35-406 D 7 11-2

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR)

It’s a Journey

Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton

Ben Jones

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner but has yet to better modest form in hurdles/chases, looking hard work in ﬁrst-time blinkers over fences at Ffos Las when last seen in November Now reverts to hurdling with the headgear off. TFRHHIII BHA88

10 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (39) 3-1FP0P D 10 10-12

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble

Woodhayes Racing Club

Lucy Gardner

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over fences at Newton Abbot in May but is struggling for form this winter and is easy to pass over back hurdling TFRHHIII BHA84

11 MILITARY TYCOON (IRE) (16) 004-000 5 10-12

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE)

Lycett Racing Ltd

Br Mabaki Investments

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat winner but has underachieved over hurdles so far, again showing little when tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA84

12 LIVY’S LAD (GB) (81)

4506

B g Kayf Tara - Hidden Identity (IRE)

Mrs L.Bowtell & Mr P.Bowtell

5 10-11

Alan Johns

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br Paul Bowtell DragonBet, Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 sole start in point bumpers and is yet to offer much in novice/maiden hurdles. Has a decent pedigree to call upon though, and could do better now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA83

13 WILLIAM

PHILO

(GB) (27) 1/P6P-20 8 10-11

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Jambles

Nick Scholﬁeld

The Isle Of Frogs Partnership Ben Lund, Bridgwater

Br Mrs S. L. Brimble

TIMEFORM VIEWPosted his best effort for current yard when resuming from 11-month absence with excellent second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Exeter on New Year’s Day. Possibly found race coming too soon when down the ﬁeld there 12 days later and he’s not fully discounted. TFRHHHII BHA83

14 INSTANT DE BONHEUR (FR) (39) 5U00/-00

B m Karaktar (IRE) - Par Bonheur (FR)

Mr Mike Izaby White & Partner

7 10-8

Lorcan Murtagh

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mme Karine Perreau Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler who, following nearly 2 years on the sidelines, has been well held in a pair of Exeter handicaps this winter. TFRHHIII BHA80

15 BELLAMY’S GREY (GB) (10) 2444-P6

Gr g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lambrini Queen

13 10-2

Harriet Tucker (7) Riverdance Consortium 2

Carroll Gray, Bridgwater

Br Halewood International Ltd Sparks Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now over 3 years since this veteran’s sole career success and he produced a modest display on return at Wincanton last week Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA72

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 12, 15.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

SPORTY JIM: Following its run on 20/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), 6-1 I’m A Starman (GB), 10-1 Pride of Paris (IRE), 11-1 Chauffeur Driven (IRE), 12-1 Livy’s Lad (GB), 14-1 Sporty Jim (IRE), Gata Ban (IRE), 16-1 River Voyage (IRE), William Philo (GB), 20-1 Thirtyfour Thirty (GB), 28-1 Bellamy’s Grey (GB), 33-1 To Be Sure (GB), Lightonthewing (IRE), Military Tycoon (IRE), 40-1 Instant de Bonheur (FR)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.20 - THE LET’S BET PERSONAL WITH FITZDARES 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, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £38. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE FITZDARES TELEPHONE & TEXT BETTING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a ﬂat race. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 34 entries at £38. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.20 - THE CALL FITZDARES

ON 020 7851 5407 MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the ﬁfth £424. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £70.Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.50 - THE TEXT FITZDARES ON 07492 882213 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards. £75 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries, 6 at £15 and 9 at £75. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.20 - THE IVYTHWAITE LODGE KERRY STEVENS MEMORIAL 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. February 7th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Stevens’ family have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £44.Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.55 - THE DOWNLOAD THE FITZDARES APP NOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the ﬁfth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 33 entries at £37. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.30 - THE JOIN FITZDARES AT www.ﬁtzdares.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the ﬁfth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fitzdares has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 28 entries at £37. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.