FIRST RACE 2.20
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ASHCROFT SERVICES CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (PART OF THE RACING EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 284 runners, 11%) runs JACKSON’S BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs REMARKABLE FLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: REMARKABLE FLIGHT trained by J Candlish, Leek, 130 miles.
MY FRIEND SEAN lost little in defeat when foiled in his bid for a hat-trick last month, doing well to finish third having got racing too early The pair that finished ahead of him have franked that form since, and this looks a good opportunity to regain the winning thread in an ordinary 0-100 handicap. Port Or Starboard is a fairly consistent operator at this level and has won off a higher mark than this, while last-time out winner Remarkable Flight may prefer this more galloping track
colours no horse
1 MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) (37) 530113 D
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie Cameron Iles (3)
Mr David Kellett Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Anthony Smiddy Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed brace of 2m Uttoxeter wins with a creditable third at Lingfield (16f, heavy) last month, doing well in the circumstances having got racing far too early, the form franked subsequently Very much of interest off the same mark, albeit facing quicker conditions. TFRHHHHH BHA100
2 PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) (21)
333-425
8 11-11
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley Chad Bament (3)
Lland Af Cwrw Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Br Barbara Prendergast
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedsolehurdleswinatExeterinMarch2023andhasremainedafairlyconsistentperformeratthislevel,wasn’tdisgracedafter8weeksoffwhenfifth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) three weeks ago, having not been suited by the emphasis on speed Entitled to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 REMARKABLE
FLIGHT
(IRE) (6) 20621 D
4 10-11 (in 7lb ex)
B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE) Lewis Saunders
Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner took a step forward when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell at the start of the month, before going one better just 6 days ago when responding well to pressure to land a 6-runner handicap at Fakenham More galloping track may suit and not ruled out under 7lb penalty TFRHHHHI BHA86 (+3)
4 JACKSON’S BAY (IRE) (51) 054
Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Echo River (USA)
4 10-7
Ellis Collier (3)
Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Louis Kennedy
TIMEFORM VIEWHalf-brother to 6 winners, including smart hurdler Marsh Warbler Showed more than on debut when fifth at Taunton in December and shaped better than the bare result when fourth of 6 in a juvenile hurdle at this venue in January. May do better now handicapping and one to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA89
5 ROBINS FIELD (IRE) (92) 26-6225
10 10-2
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Callum Pritchard
Robin Dickin Racing Club Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Cathal Ennis Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhasbeenpulledupon4ofhis6startsoverhurdlesanddespitearespectablesecondatLingfieldoverfencesonreappearanceinDecember,failed to back that up when disappointing at the same venue 9 days on, for all the race may have come too soon Reverts to hurdling with a bit to prove TFRHHHII BHA74
6 MIND HUNTER (GB) (14) 450/-0P0
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa
Mr Alex James & Mr B. J Llewellyn
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
7 10-2
Elizabeth Gale (3)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 2m hurdles winner at his best but he missed whole of 2023 and has been well-held on the Flat and over hurdles this season Races from 1lb out of the handicap and best to look elsewhere TFR
7 VICTOR HAZE (GB) (12) 05-06
8 10-2
Ch g Arvico (FR) - Evening Haze Oliver Boyden (5)
Mr P. Dando Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely
Br Phillip C. Dando
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-held in maiden/novice hurdles and fared no better when 7lb out
debut earlier this month. Again races from out of the handicap and this looks an uphill
handicap
1-2-3: 1.MY FRIEND SEAN (IRE) 2.PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) 3.REMARKABLE FLIGHT (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
6-4
Friend Sean (IRE), 5-2
Flight (IRE), 5-1 Port
Starboard (IRE), 10-1 Jackson’s Bay (IRE), 18-1 Robins Field (IRE), 50-1 Mind Hunter (GB), 100-1 Victor Haze (GB)
SECOND RACE 2.55
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GLIDEVALE PROTECT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (30 wins from 284 runners, 11%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs LOCK OUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOTOWOLFE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 73 miles.
UNSPEAKABLE posted a good second at Taunton last time out and is taken to gain a deserved first win in this sphere at the chief expense of in-form Puddlesinthepark. Lock Out is another who can have a say if on song.
B g Mahler - Entertain Me James Best
David Maughan Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 24f over hurdles but yet to match that form in this sphere, fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 54 days ago. Needs to step forward after a break. TFRHHHII BHA99
2
MACFIN (IRE) (78) 2311/-0P D
Br g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Justfour (IRE)
Mr David Kellett
9 11-10
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Mr Colm McHenry Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced all 3 starts over fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies in 2021/22. Won 4 starts between the flags since but pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap chase in January. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA95
3 LOCK OUT (IRE) (14) 430P22 CD
B g Watar (IRE) - Swift And Late (IRE)
Gillards Transport Ltd & John White
8 11-6
Ben Bromley (5)
David Pipe, Wellington
Br T Brennan W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he came in a well-held second of 7 in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Weighted to go well though if back on his A-game TFRHHHII BHA91
4 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (20) 60412U D
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE)
7 11-3
Adam Wedge
Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Michael O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Hereford in February and yet to be asked for his effort when unseated rider 5 out in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHHI BHA88
5 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (80) 063532 D
Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE)
7 10-11
Jack Tudor
The Unspeakable Twelve Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Jack O’Dwyer Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW On al losing run but he comes here on the back of a good second of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to soft) 80 days ago. A likely player after a break. TFRHHHHH BHA82
6 FRANKIE ROY (IRE) (42) 4P/506/-P
B g Yeats (IRE) - Shipley
B Jones & Son
8 10-9
Charlie Price (3)
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Mr Thomas Hore B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) on his debut over fences 42 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA80
7 JESSMAE (IRE) (30) 4-023U3 D
8 10-8
B g Malinas (GER) - Meadstown Miss (IRE) Lee Edwards
Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Tom Baker Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he recorded a fair third of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA79
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather
Ben Godfrey
Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Miss J. Nicholls Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but she took really well to fences, bagging 3m1f handicaps at Newton Abbot and Wincanton when last seen out 17 months ago. No forlorn hope despite her lengthy absence TFRHHHII BHA75
9 TOTOWOLFE
(GB) (36) 0-00P0P D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Sophierose (IRE)
Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms
Br Mr P Fisher, Mr W Fisher & Mr C. Austin
8 10-2
James Davies
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has shown only poor form over hurdles and fences, pulled up in 3m1f handicap chase at Hereford last time Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA72
2024: SHADY B 6 11 1 Mr Tommie M O’Brien 11-2 (Clive Boultbee-Brooks) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Unspeakable (IRE), 5-1 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), 11-2 Lock Out (IRE), 6-1 Janeslittlevoice (GB), 7-1 Jessmae (IRE), 9-1 Redbridge Rambler (IRE), 16-1 Macfin (IRE), 20-1 Frankie Roy (IRE), 25-1 Totowolfe (GB)
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite D - Distance Winner U - Unseated r - Ran Out B - Brought Down R - Refused F - Fell P - Pulled Up C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up d - Disqualified
THIRD RACE 3.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE STEPHENS INDUSTRIES ELEVATE EPDM MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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): P Nicholls (61 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs CHIQUE ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs CHIQUE ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMINSKA trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.
The Paul Nicholls-trained CHIQUE ANGEL is faced with a very different test than when a remote fourth on her hurdle debut and is taken to leave that form well behind and prove too strong for more-established pair Hard As Nails and Jaminska, who could both benefit from the return to quicker ground
1 HARD AS NAILS (GB) (22) 231426 D BF 7 11-12
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker
Jack Hogan (3)
Mr Raymond Treacy Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br T. C. Frost BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/hurdle winner Possibly unsuited by testing ground when below par in Wetherby handicap last month and should find these conditions more to her liking TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 JAMINSKA (FR) (93) 44-62P0 D
B m Manatee - Pacifie du Charmil (FR)
Larkhills Racing Partnership III
6 11-7
David Noonan
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br J. Duteuil & G. Le Borgne Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who stepped up on her reappearance when runner-up in 18.5f Exeter handicap on good ground in November Two lesser runs have followed under softer conditions but claims if a return to a sounder surface sparks a revival. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3
CHIQUE
ANGEL (IRE) (49) 4-34
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR)
6 11-0
Harry Cobden
Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Miss Lisa Pyne Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWReached the frame in 2 bumpers a year apart. Seemingly stretched by 21f on heavy ground when a remote fourth on Wincanton hurdle debut 7 weeks ago. Could leave that form well behind back at shorter. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 HARD DEALT (IRE) (91) 164
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE)
5 11-0
David Bass
Richard Johnson Racing- Hard Dealt Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mr Martin Doyle Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 buy after winning sole outing in Irish points but modest form at best in a bumper and maiden hurdle in the mud before Christmas. Early days but improvement will be needed back from a break on quicker ground TFRHHIII BHA-
5 PUT A LID ON IT (GB) (193) 05
5 11-0
B m Dartmouth - La Doelenaise Fern O’Brien (7)
Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Shade Oak Stud & Bryan Mayoh BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but didn’t achieve a great deal in 2 bumpers last summer Hard As Nails looks the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SEVENTEENOTHREE (IRE) (14) 4400
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Leyan (GER)
5 11-0
Harry Kimber
Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Compad Racing Ab/Wm Racing Ab
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in 2 bumpers in January but always behind in a pair of Wincanton hurdles in recent weeks. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 PEPPER QUEEN (GB) (44) 00
B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - The Jaffna Queen
The Henry Daly Racing Club
4 10-4
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Yorton Farm Stud Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. The stable also runs Hard Dealt. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.CHIQUE ANGEL (IRE) 2.HARD AS NAILS 3.JAMINSKA (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Stewards Note: HARD AS NAILS: Following its run on 26/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Hard As Nails (GB), 3-1 Chique Angel (IRE), 7-2 Jaminska (FR), 9-1 Hard Dealt (IRE), 14-1 Put A Lid On It (GB), 33-1 Pepper Queen (GB), 50-1 Seventeenothree (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 4.05
THREE MILES ABOUT SIX AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 6F 130YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TREFOREST TILING 52ND ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Vaughan (11 wins from 140 runners, 8%) runs TWILIGHT GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs TIDE TIMES LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYSANIA trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
The vote goes to STELLAR STREAM, who came up against one well ahead of his mark in Katate Dori here in January and the combination of this step back up in trip and new headgear could prove to be a winning recipe Fashion’s ModeldidthejobwellatWarwickandareproductionofthatwouldmakeheraseriousplayer,whileTwilightGloryistakentoreverse Lingfield placings with Felton Bellevue and also emerge as a threat. Gats And Co is worthy of mention, too.
MODEL (IRE) 3.TWILIGHT GLORY
B g Dr Massini (IRE) - Vineuil (FR)
Mr David Brace
Br Mr David Brace
Connor Brace
David Brace, Bridgend
TIMEFORMVIEWThree of his 4 wins over fences were gained here at up to 3 1/4m in 2022 Hasn’t tasted success since but down to an attractive mark as a result and duly left his tame reappearance run behind when runner-up at Hereford (25.2f, soft) in December Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA108
2 STELLAR STREAM (IRE)
(74) 1UP-0P2
B g Getaway (GER) - Gaelic River (IRE)
8 11-11
Callum Pritchard (5)
Mrs Jane Slough Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br J. P. N. Parker
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track in first-time cheekpieces when a running-on second of 7 to Katate Dori here (26.2f, heavy) in January (form boosted when the winner subsequently bolted up in a major handicap at Kempton) Blinkers now replace cheekpieces and this 8-y-o is of strong interest off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA105
3 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (21)
523513
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR)
10 11-6
Harry Bannister
Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHad dropped below last winning mark and took advantage in emphatic fashion when bolting up in 8-runner event at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) last month. Safely held off this revised mark at Ludlow a week later and while that race may have come too soon, he looks vulnerable TFRHHHII BHA100
4
TIDE TIMES (IRE)
(55) PP-PRP0
Gr g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)
11 11-6
Charlie Todd
The DTTW Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Grange Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at best but has completely lost the plot, beaten a country mile back over hurdles at Doncaster last time TFRHIIII BHA100
5 TWILIGHT GLORY (GB) (28) 6P-3132 C
B g Fame And Glory - Twilight Eclipse (IRE)
Tynewydd Investments Limited
9 11-2
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Distillery Stud DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps here last winter and stepped up on his reappearance when recording a second success at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) in December Placed both subsequent starts, latterly beaten 10 lengths by Felton Bellevue back at Lingfield and now 7lb better off with that rival. TFRHHHII BHA96
6 POTTLERATH (IRE) (21) P6PP40
B g Yeats (IRE) - Truffle Fairy (IRE)
10 10-11
Stan Sheppard
Lost In The Summer Wine Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Nicholas Teehan
Matt Sheppard
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a chase hat-trick at the start of summer 2023 but not at his best in 2024 and didn’t show much back from a break over hurdles at Ludlow last month. Cheekpieces refitted now reverting to fences. TFRHHIII BHA91
7 FASHION’S MODEL (IRE) (27) 0P0P41
Gr m Flemensfirth (USA) - Fashion’s Worth (IRE)
Mr Brian Davies
Br Mr S. Wafer
9 10-3
Ben Jones
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedRulesaccountinWincantonhandicapchaseonfinalstartoflasttermandbackinthewinninggrooveatWarwick(3m,soft)27daysago.5lbrise fair enough and while one couldn’t
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE)
Mr Michael Hawker
Br Mr Michael R. E. Hawker
10 10-2
Harry Reed
Mike Hawker, Chippenham
TIMEFORM VIEW Step back in the right direction when fifth of 14 at Taunton (23f, good to soft) in January but deficiencies in the jumping department have since resurfaced. Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers helping to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA79
9 DYSANIA
(IRE) (13) 662F4P
B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE)
Ms G. E. Morgan
10 10-2
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br E. Campell & D. Flood Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name from 25 starts overall and he’s 13lb ‘wrong’ at the weights TFRHIIII BHA69
2024: LEISSIERES EXPRESS 7 10 13 Lorcan Williams 13-8 (Jeremy Scott) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fashion’s Model (IRE), 7-2 Stellar Stream (IRE), 5-1 Twilight Glory (GB), 6-1 Gats And Co (GB), 8-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 14-1 Spotty Dog (GB), 20-1 Pottlerath (IRE), 40-1 Dysania (IRE), 100-1 Tide Times (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.40
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DON & LOW CHAMPIONS CUP’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs TOUQUET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs TOUQUET
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SERGEANT FURY trained by H Derham, Newbury, 73 miles & GETUPTHEYARD trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 73 miles.
Quite a few runners have something to prove, and the most solid option looks to be Harry Derham’s lightly-raced SERGEANT FURY, who showed improved form on handicap debut earlier this month and a repeat of that effort may see him go close here. Greenrock Abbey is potentially well-treated on return to this sphere if rediscovering his form in first-time blinkers. While Myfanwy’s Magic shaped with promise back over hurdles and is a player if in the same mood over this sharper test
colours
1 SERGEANT FURY (IRE) (18) 1330U3
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kygo (IRE)
Brendan Powell Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Sergeant Harry Derham, Newbury Br Shane McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful sole outing in points and showed plenty to work on in a bumper at Wincanton and on hurdles debut at Southwell Posted a couple of below-par efforts in between but seemingly back on track when third on handicap debut 18 days ago, travelled well. Lightly-raced and likely has more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 MYFANWY’S MAGIC (GB) (27) 42-2P54
B g Mr Medici (IRE) - Lady Myfanwy
360 Racing Club
8 11-12
Freddie Keighley (10)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br PB Miles & Mrs M Miles FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerdidn’tlookanaturalchaserandwentwithmorefluencywhenrevertedtohurdlesinfirst-timecheekpieceslastmonthwhen fourth of 12 at Warwick (26f, heavy), weakening. Could go well under a positive ride back in trip if headgear has same impact. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 COPPER JACK (IRE) (49) 21-0455
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Veranda of Heaven (IRE)
Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & SL Racing
6 11-11
Callum Pritchard (5)
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Mr B Crowley Sherborne Utilities Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerhasshownabilityinnovicecompany,likelynotbestsuitedbythesharpertestonfinalqualifyingrun,fifthof7innovicehurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) and may well be capable of better now switched to handicaps and stepping back up in distance TFRHHHII BHA102
4 TOUQUET (FR) (41) 15-155P
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Tahaza (FR)
6 11-11
Harry Cobden
Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Olivier Tricot et al Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerondebutandmadesuccessfulstartoverhurdles(Plumpton,15.9f)inOctober,butfailedtoprogressfromthatrun,oftenracingtoofreely to finish off his races, as was the case when pulling up on handicap debut (after 7-weeks off) Remain to be seen if he can put it all together TFRHHHII BHA102
5 TILLAWAY (IRE) (20) 3554F5
B m Jet Away - Nosey Box (IRE)
6 11-3
Sean Houlihan
Honest Partnership Tom George, Slad
Br Mr John Mooney HBA Media
TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in qualifying runs, but seemingly handed a stiff opening mark, well-beaten over a longer trip on handicap debut (although bred to stay that far) fifth of 6 at Ffos Las (23.9f, heavy) 20 days ago. Bit to prove now dropping back in trip
6 GREENROCK ABBEY (IRE) (25) 25-54P4
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Aos Dana (IRE)
R L Baker & R Lee
94
9 11-1
Adam Wedge
Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Mark Slevin Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverfencesatHerefordduring2022/23andplacedtwicelastseasonbuthasbeendisappointingsofarthiscampaign.Notbestjudged on most recent effort when making a bad mistake and is potentially well-treated if return to hurdles/first-time blinkers can spark a revival. TFRHHHHI BHA92
7 GETUPTHEYARD (IRE) (44) 404-P00
B g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)
On Business
6 10-10
David Noonan
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Parkville Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEWBest effort to date came when fourth over this C&D last spring but has been underwhelming since, faring little better after wind surgery/11-week absence when down the field at Taunton last month Needs to step forward from that run but not ruled out back at this venue off career-low mark. TFRHHHII BHA87
ABBEY (IRE)
MAGIC
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE)
Phil Cunningham
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br R. McCabe Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner showed some promise in qualifying runs but little impact on two starts in handicaps, latest when dropping significantly in trip finishing well-held at Southwell (15.8f) Step back up in distance needs to bring about improvement TFRHHIII BHA84
9 LAKE’S AVENTURINE (FR) (8) 45-000F 6 10-3
B m Vif Monsieur (GER) - Pharita’s Lake (FR)
James Best
Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Earl Detouillon Raphael & Frederique Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame on first of 2 starts in bumpers but little impact in maiden hurdles, well-beaten eleventh of 14 at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on latest completion in November Fell at the first on handicap debut 8 days ago and needs more (now hooded) on second start in handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA80
2024: ASK BREWSTER (IRE) 5 11 6 Conor Ring 11-1 (Evan Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
TOUQUET: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
GREENROCK ABBEY: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Sergeant Fury (IRE), 11-2 Myfanwy’s Magic (GB), 6-1 Greenrock Abbey (IRE), 7-1 Copper Jack (IRE), 8-1 Touquet (FR), 17-2 Small Town Hero (IRE), 11-1 Getuptheyard (IRE), 14-1 Tillaway (IRE), 33-1 Lake’s Aventurine (FR)
SIXTH RACE 5.15
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RAISING THE ROOF / SIG ROOFING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs FORTUNATE FELLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs FORTUNATE FELLA LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRON HEART trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
KEPPEL QUEEN is taken to deservedly get her head in front with Benjamin Macey taking a handy 7lb off her back Fortunate Fella and Five Quarters appeal as potential improvers now handicapping over a longer trip and head the dangers. Coal Fire could also pose a threat if a return to hurdles helps him to recapture his best form
1 KEPPEL QUEEN (GB) (27) U522F2
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brookville (IRE)
6 12-0
Benjamin Macey (7)
Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Dermot Rogers Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but runner-up in all 3 handicap hurdles, including C&D. Another bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 FIVE QUARTERS (IRE) (26) 223
B g Shantou (USA) - Maggie Byrne (IRE)
5 12-0
Mr Joshua Newman (5) Price, Walters Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Andrew Pierce
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in points and placed in maiden hurdles at Taunton and here (19.5f, soft) in recent months Potential improver now making a quick switch to handicaps over a longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 MELTON
MOSSY
(IRE) (36) 613200
B g Valirann (FR) - Miss Ira Zarad (IRE)
6 12-0
Miss Eleanor Williams (7)
Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br James Flood Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a fourth win of a very productive first half of the season when striking under Eleanor Williams at Ludlow (21f, good to soft) in November Placed on his next 2 starts but not so good the last twice Bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA105
4 IRON HEART (GB) (134) 41P556
B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi
8 11-10
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)
Mr Vernon Phillips Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br The Kiyoshi Partnership Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdle winner Struggled over fences when last seen in the autumn but could fare better back hurdling if ready to roll after 134 days off. TFRHHHII BHA101
5 CAMPS BAY (IRE) (36) 3P5
Ch g Mount Nelson - Black Money
W.G. & A.G. Vestey
5 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br J.P Farrell Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability on 2 of his 3 qualifying runs and rates a possible improver now handicapping in a first-time visor TFRHHHII BHA101
6 FORTUNATE FELLA (IRE) (30) 33-0554
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benefficient Queen (IRE)
5 11-8
Ben Bromley (5) Million in Mind Partnership
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Ms M Kavanagh Goffs UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced all 3 starts in Irish points Little better than modest form in maiden/novice hurdles around 19f but he hails from a leading yard and could easily prove a different proposition now handicapping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA99
7 RI NA CUIRTE (IRE) (13) 0-01300
7 11-5
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Always Hoping (IRE) Ben Jones Beard, Beard, Hill & Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br J. H. Kidd Tote TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedandmuchimprovedafter6monthsoffwhennarrowlylandinga31/4mFontwellhandicaphurdleinNovember Matchedthatformwiththirdin
1-2-3: 1.KEPPEL QUEEN
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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COAL FIRE (IRE) (23) 3135-54
B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)
9 11-1
Charlie Price (3)
Mr M G. Jones Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br P. McCarthy
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles for Peter Bowen in 2023 and showed enough to suggest he retains his ability in 2 chase outings for new trainer Robbie Llewellyn last month. Back on his last winning mark in this sphere. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA92
9 ARCHIE MACDART
(GB) (26) P24U6-0
B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo
6 10-8
Charlie Hammond
Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Mr Tim Davies
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler. Off 16 months, showed enough to suggest some ability remains when seventh of 10 in 19.5f course handicap 26 days ago. Up in trip Entitled to come on for the run. TFRHHHII BHA85
10 LARGY VALLEY
(IRE) (39) 6/0-00PP
B g Mount Nelson - Pine Valley (IRE)
7 10-3
Lilly Pinchin
Make Mine A Largy Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs Roisin Grassick
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Ayr bumper for Stuart Crawford in 2022 but has offered little for current yard since, pulling up in 19.5f course handicap last month. It remains to be seen whether a step up in trip helps. TFRHHIII BHA80
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Keppel Queen (GB), 6-1 Melton Mossy (IRE), 13-2 Camps Bay (IRE), 15-2 Five Quarters (IRE), 17-2 Coal Fire (IRE), 9-1 Ri Na Cuirte (IRE), 10-1 Fortunate Fella (IRE), 16-1 Iron Heart (GB), 28-1 Archie Macdart (GB), 40-1 Largy Valley (IRE)
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE CORE HEREFORD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (61 wins from 232 runners, 26%) runs CALVINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs HURRICANE PAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: HURRICANE PAT trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.
HURRICANE PAT looked good under the sort of ground conditions he’s likely to face here when scoring at Sandown back in November and can land a second bumper win. The Paul Nicholls-trained Calvino can give him most to do unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Irish point recruit Crossgales King
1
B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE)
Freddie Mitchell (5) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Pat McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a pair of Irish points last springand looked a good prospect when landing a good-ground Sandown bumper in November Much softer ground just seemed to stretch him when third there last month and big player back on a sounder surface TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 CALVINO (IRE) (118)
4
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Antartica de Thaix (FR)
Kate & Andrew Brooks
5 11-2
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr George Clohessy Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW €130,000 Walk In The Park gelding who offered something to work on when fourth of 6 on his Ascot debut in November Given a bit of time since and rates a potential improver for a top stable in a good vein of form TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (109) P-22
B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE)
Mrs Kate Kenyon
5 11-2
James Best
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Daniel Cronin Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £85,000 after finishing runner-up on both completed starts in Irish points Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
MONEY
TO
BURN
(IRE) (77) 4-0
B g Valirann (FR) - Little Vinnie (IRE)
6 11-2
Kielan Woods
Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Miss R. O’Neill Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise on debut for Shark Hanlon in July 2023 but not seen again until well held at Huntingdon in January (for Clare Ellam) Fitted with a hood this time and can only watch after another stable change TFRHHIII BHA-
5 THREE PIKES (GB) (77) 5
Br g Jack Hobbs - My Dixie
Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
5 11-2
Jack Hogan (3)
Tom George, Slad
Br Trull House Stud Ltd H & C Group Ltd, HBA Media
TIMEFORMVIEW Jack Hobbs gelding who showed a fair level of ability when fifth of 12 on Huntingdon debut in January, staying on as the penny dropped May do better TFRHHHII BHA-
6 ROBIN BLUE BREAST (IRE) (-)
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Robinesse (IRE)
5 10-9
Charlie Hammond
Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Mr H. Fowler
TIMEFORM VIEW €3,000 Blue Bresil mare. Dam bumper winner who is a half-sister to a couple of useful sorts. Yard 0-6 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. It’s almost certainly best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA-
7 EL ARCO (IRE) (-)
B g Pillar Coral - Mareena
4 10-6
Bradley Harris (3)
Royal Arch Racing El Arco Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Pillar Coral gelding Dam, 10.5f winner in France, sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Saint Arvans. Best watched on debut unless the betting suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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