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Race 1 12.05 2m 179y
1 Glance At Midnight (GB) 11-6
Andrew Martin Shane Quinlan Form: 51-1, TFR: HHHII
2 Lisbane Park (IRE) 11-6
Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell Form: 2-1, TFR: HHHHI
3 Minella Marathon (GB) 11-6
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 1-1, TFR: HHHII
4 Mullaghgloss (IRE) 11-6
A. Slattery C. M. Quirke Form: 121, TFR: HHHII
5 Old Park Star (IRE) 11-6
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 23-1, TFR: HHHHI
6 Our Boy Stan (GB) 11-6
Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 21-1, TFR: HHHII
7 Can’t Resist It (GB) 11-0 Fergal O’Brien Jack Hogan Form: 3/20-, TFR: HHIII
8 Sherminator (GER) 11-0
Harry Fry Bryan Carver Form: 211-, TFR: HHHII
9 Kingston Queen (IRE) 10-13
David Pipe Jack Tudor Form: 13-1, TFR: HHHHH
10 Delta Blues Belle (IRE) 10-7
Dan Skelton Kielan Woods Form: 505, TFR: HHIII
1 Sixmilebridge (IRE) 11-9 Fergal O’Brien Kielan Woods Form: D0-1, TFR: HHHHH
2 Califet En Vol (IRE) 11-4
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 216-, TFR: HHHHI
3 Royal Infantry (IRE) 11-4
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 2-34, TFR: HHHII
4 Tintintin (FR) 11-4 Fergal O’Brien Jack Hogan Form: 0-0P, TFR: HHIII Race 3 1.15 2m 179y
1 Iberico Lord (FR) 12-0
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 0-00, TFR: HHIII
2 Brentford Hope (GB) 11-13
Harry Derham Megan Fox (7) Form: 044, TFR: HHHII
3 No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 11-8
Faye Bramley Kevin Brogan Form: 00P, TFR: HHIII
4 Fortune de Mer (IRE) 11-3
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 312, TFR: HHHHH
5 Stoner’s Choice (GB) 11-2
Fergal O’Brien Kielan Woods Form: 056, TFR: HHHII
6 Melon (GER) 10-12
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Form: 614-, TFR: HHHII
7 Leloopa (IRE) 10-11
Fergal O’Brien Tom Broughton (5) Form: 631, TFR: HHHII
8 French Emperor (FR) 10-10
Nicky Martin Sean Bowen Form: 0-11, TFR: HHHHI
9 Continuance (GB) 10-10
Martin Keighley Freddie Keighley (7) Form: 0-P2, TFR: HHHII
10 Moutarde (IRE) 10-5
Syd Hosie Callum Pritchard (3) Form: 20P, TFR: HHIII
11 Kel du Large (FR) 10-4
Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings Form: 11/-3, TFR: HHHHI
Race 4 1.50 3m 2f 70y
1 L’homme Presse (FR) 12-0
Venetia Williams Charlie Deutsch Form: 31P-, TFR: HHHII
2 Henry’s Friend (IRE) 10-12
Ben Pauling Ben Jones Form: 00-1, TFR: HHHHH
3 Gowel Road (IRE) 10-12
Nigel& Willy Twiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 0-03, TFR: HHIII
4 Cruz Control (FR) 10-8
Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard Form: P1-6, TFR: HHIII
5 The Doyen Chief (IRE) 10-6
Alan King Tom Bellamy Form: 1-2P, TFR: HHHII
6 King Turgeon (FR) 10-2
David Pipe Jack Tudor Form: PP-6, TFR: HHHHI
7 Blaze The Way (IRE) 10-2
Ms Margaret Mullins Danny Mullins Form: 624, TFR: HHIII
8 The Short Go (IRE) 10-2
Henry de Bromhead Darragh O’Keeffe Form: 5-P4, TFR: HHHII
9 Herakles Westwood (FR) 10-2
Warren Greatrex Sean Bowen Form: 0-52, TFR: HHHII
Race 5 2.25
1 Eldorado Allen (FR) 12-0
Joe Tizzard
Brendan Powell Form: 05-1, TFR: HHHHH
2 Fugitif (FR) 11-10
Richard Hobson Charlie Maggs (5) Form: 00-5, TFR: HHHII
3 Le Milos (GB) 11-8
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 15P, TFR: HHHII
4 Seddon (IRE) 11-5
John McConnell Alex Harvey (3) Form: 0-0F, TFR: HHIII
5 Courtland (IRE) 11-1
Mickey Bowen Sean Bowen Form: 2U2, TFR: HHHHI
6 Copperhead (GB) 11-1
Joe Tizzard Freddie Gingell Form: 214-, TFR: HHHII
7 Whistleinthedark (IRE) 10-13
L J Morgan Richie McLernon Form: 461, TFR: HHHII
8 Torn And Frayed (FR) 10-13
Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies SamTwiston-Davies Form: 312, TFR: HHHII
9 Can You Call (GB) 10-2
Evan Williams Ben Jones Form: 2-03, TFR: HHHII
1 Amirite (IRE) 12-0
Henry de Bromhead Darragh O’Keeffe Form: P14, TFR: HHHHI
2 Favori de Champdou (FR) 11-10
Gordon Elliott Jordan Gainford Form: 0-05, TFR: HHHII
3 Mister Coffey (FR) 11-10
Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville Form: 25-2, TFR: HHHHI
4 Latenightpass (GB) 11-10
Tom Ellis Miss Gina Andrews Form: 20-0, TFR: HHHII
5 Final Orders (GB) 11-6
Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue Form: P63, TFR: HHHII
6 Busselton (FR) 11-5
Joseph Patrick O’Brien J. J. Slevin Form: 325, TFR: HHHHI
7 Statuario (GB) 10-12
Mickey Bowen Sean Bowen Form: 016, TFR: HHIII
8 Iceo Madrik (FR) 10-12
D. Cottin Clement Lefebvre Form: P-2R, TFR: HHHII
9 Vital Island (IRE) 10-10
R. P. O’Keeffe Tiernan Power Roche (3) Form: 1PP, TFR: HHIII
10 Placenet (FR) 10-9
D. Cottin Johnny Charron Form: 562, TFR: HHHHI
11 Unanswered Prayers (IRE) 10-8
Chris Gordon Freddie Gordon Form: 6-55, TFR: HHHII
12 J’Arrive de L’Est (FR) 10-5
Emmet Mullins Donagh Meyler Form: U10-, TFR: HHHHH
13 The Big Breakaway (IRE) 10-4
Syd Hosie Paddy Hanlon (5) Form: 3-4P, TFR: HHIII
14 Peaches And Cream (IRE) 10-2
Gavin Cromwell Sam Twiston-Davies Form: 5-60, TFR: HHIII
1 Long Draw (IRE) 12-0
Olly Murphy Sean Bowen Form: 344, TFR: HHHHI
2 Stolen Silver (FR) 12-0
Laura Horsfall Kevin Brogan Form: P64-, TFR: HHIII
3 Kyntara (GB) 11-8
Mel Rowley Charlie Deutsch Form: 4P-4, TFR: HHHII
4 Titan Discovery (GB) 11-5
Robbie Llewellyn Liam Harrison Form: 01-0, TFR: HHHII
5 Lihyan (IRE) 11-2
Rebecca Menzies William Maggs (5) Form: 333, TFR: HHHII
6 Lucky Manifest (IRE) 11-0
Tom Lacey Stan Sheppard Form: 112, TFR: HHHHH
7 Tranquil Sea (IRE) 11-0
Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Form: 162, TFR: HHHHI
8 Spike Jones (GB) 10-7
Samuel Drinkwater Benjamin Macey (7) Form: 36-2, TFR: HHIII
9 Pike Road (GB) 10-6
Martin Keighley Freddie Keighley (7) Form: 5U1, TFR: HHIII
10 Everyonesgame (IRE) 10-5
Andy Irvine Freddie Mitchell (3) Form: 241, TFR: HHIII
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR
THE BLUEBELL WOOD CHILDRENS HOSPICE
‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE
CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (16 wins from 85 runners, 19%) runs GAMESTERS GUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs MOON ROCKET LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOON ROCKET trained by K Bailey & M Nicholls, Cheltenham, 141 miles.
MOON ROCKET is compiling an excellent record at this track and, having justified favouritism in smooth style on his recent chasing debut, he’s taken to prove too strong for Gamesters Guy, who may well have caused a minor upset had his jumping held together in the latter stages on his debut in this sphere at Ayr.
1 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (14) 1122P-1 CD
Br g Doyen (IRE) - Sea Rocket (IRE)
Youneverknow
Br Mr Dean Sinnott
Jonathan Burke
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhodidwelloverhurdleslastseason,winninghereandatSouthwellthensecondin3mGrade2sbackhereandatHaydock.FoundtheSefton too hot but made a smooth transition to chasing when justifying favouritism in 4-runner event over C&D recently Open to improvement TFRHHHHH BHA141
2 GAMESTERS GUY (GB) (30) 1/2142-3
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady
6 11-2
Craig Nichol Gamesters Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V. Williams Dodson & Horrell Ltd, Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park
TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who posted useful form over hurdles last season, winning 1 of his 4 starts Ended campaign with good second of 8 in 3m handicap at Newbury and shaped better than distance beaten suggests when last of 3 at Ayr on last month’s chasing debut. Should improve TFRHHHHI BHA135
2024: THE KNIPHAND (FR) 6 11 5 Finn Lambert EVENS (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 2
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Moon Rocket (IRE), 11-8 Gamesters Guy (GB)
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SECOND RACE 12.15
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAGNAVALE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights lowered 8lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (15 wins from 83 runners, 18%) runs LILTING VERSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Bailey & M Nicholls (6 wins from 13 runners, 46%) runs TOP TARGET LONGEST TRAVELLER: STRATAGEM trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.
TOPTARGET made a promising start in this sphere when third at Wetherby and is fancied to build on it here and add to his previous pointing/hurdling successes Veteran Ladronne is feared most on the back of his comfortable Sedgefield win, although Lilting Verse returned with an encouraging Ffos Las second and can also have a say.
1 STRATAGEM (FR) (277) 41/44/4P- C D
Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR)
Mr Mickey Bowen
Br O. Triboire & S.C.E.A Ecurie Des Jap
9 11-6
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who made all in 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022 but didn’t get near that level in a handful of subsequent appearances for Paul Nicholls and failed to complete (pulled up) back from almost 10 months off at Stratford. Lots to prove for his new handler TFRHHIII BHA119
2 THE BOOLA BOSS
(IRE) (21) P311-40 D 9 11-4
Ch g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Hy Kate (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5) Salt, Hyde, Frobisher, Waters & Hyde
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Harry Curtis William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with wins at Newbury and Chepstow but yet to hit top form in 3m handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot this autumn More is required in a refitted tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA117
3 GAELIC RAMBLER (IRE) (235) 22/32-
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Night of Passion (IRE)
Mrs E. J. Wills
5 11-3
Robert Dunne
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on his hurdling debut third when a remote second of 6 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good to firm) 7 months ago. Returns for his chasing bow and this points runner-up could still do better TFRHHHII BHA116
4 TOP
TARGET
(IRE) (41) 124P//4-3 D
B g Westerner - New Targets (IRE)
Mr J. Perriss
7 11-2
Jonathan Burke
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Joseph Smiddy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage winning pointer/hurdler who shaped well on his fencing debut when third of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (19.4f, good) 41 days ago. This step back up in trip should suit so he’s a likely player TFRHHHHH BHA115
5 SILVER THORN (GB) (31) 1532P-5
Gr g Martaline - Miracle Maid
Syders & Burkes
6 11-2
Harry Cobden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Whitley Stud Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 22f winner over hurdles at his best but had a wind op before coming in a well-held fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Lingfield (20f, good) on his debut over fences 31 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA115
6 LILTING VERSE
(IRE) (45) P5225-2 D
B m Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera
8 11-2
Fern O’Brien (5) Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Gregg Stafford BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliable individual but resumed from 6 months off/breathing surgery with a good second of 13 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (25.3f, good to soft) 45 days ago, conceding first run. Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA115
7 LADRONNE (FR) (18) 4411-61 CD 11 11-2
B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) Jack Power (5) T C Racing Syndicate Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing, Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer who readily resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, soft) 18 days ago. Up 5lb but this veteran is not taken lightly in his current mood TFRHHHHI BHA115
1-2-3: 1.TOP TARGET (IRE) 2.LADRONNE (FR) 3.LILTING VERSE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2024: YEALAND (IRE) 5 11 3 Sean Quinlan 9-2 (Jennie Candlish) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. Stewards Note: SILVER THORN: Following its run on 11/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Top Target (IRE), 3-1 Lilting Verse (IRE), 7-2 Ladronne (FR), 10-1 Gaelic Rambler (IRE), 18-1 The Boola Boss (IRE), 20-1 Silver Thorn (GB), 33-1 Stratagem (FR)
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THIRD RACE 12.50
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD
THE
BLUEBELL
WOOD CHILDRENS HOSPICE JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH NIGHT NURSE SERIES QUALIFIER) (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): O Greenall & J Guerriero (16 wins from 85 runners, 19%) runs KNIGHTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs DREAM’S KA LONGEST TRAVELLER: WHATSGOINGONMARVIN trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN was the best of these with Flat experience and fetched 115,000 gns at the sales He can bounce back from his Pontefract disappointment and make a successful start over hurdles. Dan Skelton’s newcomers are always of interest, so Dream’s Ka is shortlisted alongside Knighton, who showed promise on his sole Flat outing
1 ASHDOWN FOREST (IRE) (50)
B g Camelot - Fuaigh Mor (IRE)
11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Caron & Paul Chapman Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Ruskerne Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat shaped as if still in good form when third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (18f, heavy) 50 days ago. Since sold 44,000 gns from Ed Walker and is related to a useful jumper, though Flat form suggests he might be better off over further TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BERKSHIRE SMUDGE (IRE) (91)
B g Kodiac - Arctic Ocean (IRE)
Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub
11-4
Jonathan Burke
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Mountain View Stud Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd, Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat, having the run of things when scoring at Ffos Las on his penultimate start. Well held at Salisbury next time Others preferred.
3 DISSIDENT (GB) (18) 3
TFRHHHII BHA-
11-4
B g Frankel - Emulous Caoilin Quinn
Mr Ben Haynes and Mrs Samantha Dunn
Br Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form at best on Flat but went the wrong way in that sphere for this yard and was below that level when third at Kempton on hurdles bow 2 weeks ago. Blinkers now go on TFRHHHII BHA-
4 DONEGAL (FR) (61)
B g Dariyan (FR) - Desire To Win (IRE)
Stratford Racecourse 2
11-4
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br P. Harley Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in the France and is probably worth a market check sent hurdling, having J. Reynier for 25,000 gns in October.
5 DONTELIMURNAMEPIKE (GB) (14) r
Ch g Masar (IRE) - Favorite Girl (GER)
Mr Terry Pryke
Br Pryke Bloodstock
TFRHHHII BHA-
11-4
Jamie Hamilton
Ruth Jefferson, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a fairly useful hurdler but jumped awkwardly prior to running out on C&D here a fortnight ago. Has to be treated with caution now.
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 DREAM’S KA (FR) (-) 11-4
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dulci d’Un Regard (FR)
Mr J. Fyffe
Br Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Karaktar gelding Dam French hurdler (17f winner) Trainers newcomers always command respect.
7 KNIGHTON (GB) (76) 11-4
B g Farhh - Haydn’s Lass
Craig Nichol
Lord Vestey Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Whatton Manor Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty of ability despite obvious inexperience when runner-up in 4-runner novice on the Flat at Ripon in September. Out of a half sister to a useful hurdler and looks a likely type on debut in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA-
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8
ORPHAN OLLIE (IRE) (132) 11-4
Br g Harzand (IRE) - Zippy
Mrs H. Kelly
Stephen Mulqueen
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Br Raymond Orr Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In need of experience when tailed-off last in minor event on Flat in August. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (IRE) (53) 11-4
B g Camelot - Cry Me A River (IRE)
Mr Martin Gowing
James Bowen
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Lynch Bages Ltd Fairplay Exchange
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed into a useful sort on the Flat, winning 3 times in 2025 for Sir Mark Prescott Possibly amiss when last seen at Pontefract but fetched 115,000 gns at the sales since and will set the standard if proving as adept at hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024: MELON (GER) 3 11 4 Henry Brooke 8-15 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
WHATSGOINGONMARVIN: Following its run on 20/10/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Whatsgoingonmarvin (IRE), 4-1 Dream’s Ka (FR), 11-2 Knighton (GB), 10-1 Dissident (GB), 12-1 Ashdown Forest (IRE), Donegal (FR), 22-1 Dontelimurnamepike (GB), 25-1 Berkshire Smudge (IRE), 66-1 Orphan Ollie (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 1.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LADY FLORENCE OF CHAPELTOWN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs TELL THE TALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (5 wins from 38 runners, 13%) runs TELL THE TALE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CUMHACHT trained by R Curtis, Newport, 245 miles.
It can pay to give another chance to KELIJOE, who failed to fire with a tongue strap enlisted last time but the headgear is quickly discarded and he remains of interest in view of his encouraging handicap debut display at Chepstow. Cumhacht looks very dangerous on the back of his Ffos Las comeback second, while Meraki Mist also found just one too good on his latest start and needs considering with Harry Cobden booked
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1 TELL THE TALE (IRE) (21) 421P-06
B g Order of St George (IRE) - A Touch of Sparkle (IRE)
5 12-0
Conor O’Farrell
Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br D. Mitchell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDead-heated in an Irish point and showed a bit more than on his first 2 starts over hurdles when sixth of 11 in a 2m Chepstow novice 3 weeks ago. May well do better now handicapping, but improvement is certainly needed off this opening mark. TFRHHIII BHA97
2 KELIJOE (FR) (20) 12-0255 BF
5 11-12
B g Konig Turf (GER) - Belijoe (FR) Charlie Hammond
Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr Moise Bricault Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful ex-French bumper winner who finished runner-up twice in maiden/novice company at Fakenham Better than the bare result on handicap debut at Chepstow and while he was disappointing tried in a tongue strap (discarded here) next time, this 5-y-o is probably worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA95
3 BIG STORM BREWING (GB) (237) 066065- 6 11-10
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bannow Storm (IRE)
Border Caravans Ltd
Br Kennie Little
Harry Reed
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle
TIMEFORM VIEW Brought along steadily in novice company, but improvement was not forthcoming switched to handicaps during the spring and he’s essentially opposable TFRHHIII BHA93
4 RIVER RIDER (IRE) (20) 0005-F0
Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Gaye Flora
On The Rocks
5 11-8
Toby Wynne
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mrs B. Cloney Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first of 2 starts in bumpers, but no impact in novice/maiden company and hasn’t fared any better in handicaps the last twice. TFRHIIII BHA91
5 CUMHACHT (IRE) (45) 63544/-2
B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE)
7 11-7
Jamie Brace (5) Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Cullinan William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden following 10 attempts over hurdles, but returned from a 26-month absence with a very creditable second of 13 in a Ffos Las handicap (15.8f, good to soft). Big chance back up in trip here if able to build on that effort TFRHHHHI BHA90
6 MERAKI MIST (FR) (185) P/056/5-2
Gr g Tin Horse (IRE) - Merka (FR)
Mr R. H. J. Martin
Br M. Gonzalez de Canales & L. Laigre
7 11-5
Harry Cobden
Dan Horsford, Rockley
Rhm Horses Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in novice/maiden hurdles during 2023/24, but better signs switched to handicaps last 2 starts, latterly finding just one too good starting out for this yard following 6 months at Fontwell (19f, good). Solid each-way claims here with Harry Cobden taking over. TFRHHHII BHA88
7 DUDLEY’S BAR (IRE) (29) 500/-40
6 11-3
Ch g Outstrip - Bella Ida (FR) Peter Kavanagh
Miss Paula Smith Paula Smith, Malton
Br Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville
TIMEFORMVIEWTen-race maiden on the Flat and while he wasn’t disgraced back from 2 years off when fourth on handicap debut in this sphere at Sedgefield, his effort at the same course 7 days later was not so good
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
MILAN MILOS (IRE) (43) 5550-40
B g Milan - Mop My Brow (IRE)
Team Payne, Powell, Ray and Warburton
5 10-13
Robert Dunne
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br James A. Slattery JMC Surfacing Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Reappearance seventh in a 12-runner Stratford handicap (18.7f, good to soft) was probably his best effort yet, especially given that he was unsuited by way race developed Eased 2lb and not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA82
9 PERFECT ARCH
(IRE) (18) 0564-46
B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Willow Beck
8 10-7
Bruce Lynn
The Loyals Simon West, Middleham
Br Lynn Lodge Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who has some respectable efforts to his name, but chances are he’ll again find one or two too good TFRHHIII BHA76
10 CELINE MAN
(IRE) (597) 0002/PP/-
B g Milan - One Cool Dame (IRE)
Mr James O Regan
Br Mr Trevor Mahon
7 10-6
Callum Bewley
J. R. Jenkins, Royston
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed nothing in a couple of runs for Henrietta Knight in 2024 and best watched back from 19 months off on debut for new yard (has undergone a wind op in the meantime). TFRHIIII BHA75
2024: SAUCE OF LIFE (IRE) 9 11 0 Danny McMenamin 5-1 (Nicky Richards) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:
KELIJOE: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse did not face the first time tie.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Cumhacht (IRE), 10-3 Kelijoe (FR), 9-2 Meraki Mist (FR), 10-1 Milan Milos (IRE), 12-1 Tell The Tale (IRE), Perfect Arch (IRE), 20-1 Big Storm Brewing (GB), 28-1 Dudley’s Bar (IRE), 66-1 River Rider (IRE), 80-1 Celine Man (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 1.58
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD
THE BLUEBELL WOOD CHILDRENS HOSPICE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs LAUGHING JOHN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs LAUGHING JOHN LONGEST TRAVELLER: COURAGEOUS STRIKE trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 209 miles.
LAUGHING JOHN has been expensive to follow so far but the best of him is still to be seen and his opening mark looks a fair one on return. Courageous Strike likely needed his comeback run at Newton Abbot and is feared most.
Ch g National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (FR)
Harry Cobden
Owners Group 142 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFair on the Flat in Ireland and he was quick to make his mark in this sphere for his current yard, scoring easily at Chepstow and Newton Abbot in the spring Returned with a fair fifth of 8 in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot 55 days ago and considered with hood added. TFRHHHHI BHA113
2
LAUGHING JOHN (GB) (251) 32U- 11-7
B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystery Code
James Bowen
Mrs Jean Sillett Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br J. C. Sillett Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWPostponed gelding who has shaped well amidst inexperience when placed in juvenile hurdles at Newbury and Hereford and probably would have won but for departing at the last at Chepstow on final start. Can make amends switched to a handicap on return TFRHHHHH BHA106
3 RISK IT ALL (FR) (279) 326- 11-6
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Popin’s Du Berlais (FR) Caoilin Quinn
Mr Keith F. J. Loads & Mr Harry Redknapp Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Haras de Montaigu KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner of only start on Flat in France and promise amidst inexperience when third in a Kempton juvenile (2m) on stable debut a year ago. Failed to kick on both starts since, however, hanging badly left at Sandown when last seen in March TFRHHHHI BHA105
4 SCOTLAND THE BRAVE (GB)
(226) 562- 10-13
B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Do Re Mi Fa Sol (FR) Harry Reed
Mr K. Everitt Tristan Davidson, Carlisle Br Laundry Cottage Stud Farm AKV Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on the Flat and bettered previous hurdles efforts when runner-up in 2m Wetherby juvenile 8 days later Has undergone a wind op and not taken lightly on handicap debut/return. TFRHHHHI BHA98
2024: GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) 6 12 1 Henry Brooke 10-11 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
RISK IT ALL: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Laughing John (GB), 9-4 Scotland The Brave (GB), 4-1 Courageous Strike (GB), 9-2 Risk It All (FR)
1-2-3: 1.LAUGHING
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SIXTH RACE 2.33
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE BLUEBELL WOOD CHILDRENS HOSPICE
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): N Henderson (20 wins from 96 runners, 21%) runs EITHER OR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 32 runners, 28%) runs EITHER OR WEIGHTWATCHER: POLICE ACADEMY won off a handicap mark of 109, her rating is now down 7lb to 102. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOPKAPI STAR trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 229 miles.
A return to winning ways is on the cards for ROARING HOME, who has acquitted herself well all three starts since undergoing a wind operation, most notably last time when going close at Warwick where she was the sole mare in the eight-runner line-up. She makes plenty of appeal back against her own sex. For Gina did the job well at Fontwell and she is next on the list ahead of Police Academy and Pipers Cross
B m Jack Hobbs - Koolala (IRE)
Joanna Wellesley & Nicola Turner
David Bass
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Marston Stud Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to add to last October’s Exeter maiden hurdle success, but her turn is seemingly near judged on efforts at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) and Warwick (21f, good) since returning from a break in October. Promises to stay this trip and she’s a big player TFRHHHHH BHA105
2 LEAVE HER TO ME (GB) (17) 4F1-150
B m Kayf Tara - Marie Deja La (FR)
Mr L. Gill
7 11-12
Nick Slatter (3)
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Miss Amanda Lysaght Pragnell
TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back winner at up to 21f during the spring, but mark suffered as a result of that brace and she failed to land a blow on recent return from a break at Hereford TFRHHIII BHA103
3 EITHER OR (IRE) (22) P3/P44-6 D BF
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Madame Grove (IRE)
Canter Banter Racing
7 11-12
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Butlersgrove Stud Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWHasfailedtogoonoverhurdlessincemakingawinningdebutatWarwickinJanuary.Interestingthattopyardispersevering,butit’sdebatablewhetherthatwill be the case for much longer judged on poor chase debut display at Warwick last month. Tongue strap added now returned to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA103
4 POLICE ACADEMY
(IRE) (28) 56-5DRP D
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Academy Miss (IRE)
8 11-11
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Tom Radley BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst past the post in a mares ’ handicap chase at Uttoxeter in June (subsequently disqualified owing to a prohibited substance). Blotted copybook twice since, but she’s 3-12 in this sphere and perhaps the return to hurdles and fitting of cheekpieces will synergistically precipitate a return to form TFRHHHII BHA102
5 PIPERS CROSS (IRE)
(31) 33313-5 D
8 11-11
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 Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner in the spring of 2024 for Robbie Llewellyn and got the done at the fifth attempt for present yard at Fontwell in March. Should come on for her reappearance fifth at Lingfield and she’s a live each-way candidate off this 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA102
6 FOR GINA (GB) (35) 0435-31
7 11-10
B m Kayf Tara - United (GER) Tom Cannon
Mr J. J. W. Wadham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br R. B. Holt Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler with a good record at Fakenham Took a shine to Fontwell, too, when returning to form in a 7-runner handicap there (25.8f, good to soft) last month and, still on a good mark following a 3lb rise, she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA101
7 TOPKAPI STAR (GB) (24) 00-53P4 D
B m Golden Horn - Burlesque Star (IRE)
8 10-6
Peter Kavanagh
Mr A. C. Whillans Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Christopher Johnston Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWNow 1lb lower in the weights compared to when gaininglatestsuccess at Ayr with first-time cheekpieces enlisted in January. However, the headgear hasn’t proved quite so effective since and hopes now pinned on the addition of a tongue strap sparking a return to form TFRHHIII BHA83
1-2-3: 1.ROARING HOME 2.FOR GINA
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8 DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS (GB) (18) 0P0-0P6 6 10-2
Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass
Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Br Tabitha Worsley NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No worthwhile form to her name so far and another struggle is on the cards from a long way out of the weights TFRHIIII BHA59
2024: SQUIGGLES (IRE) 5 11 4 Mr Alex Chadwick 9-2 (James Owen) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 7, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Roaring Home (GB), 10-3 For Gina (GB), 6-1 Either Or (IRE), 13-2 Pipers Cross (IRE), 7-1 Police Academy (IRE), 16-1 Topkapi Star (GB), 22-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 200-1 Dontworrywegotthis (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.08
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BLUEBELL WOOD RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £19350 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7815, 2nd £3907, 3rd £1954, 4th £977, 5th £488. (Penalty Value £10218.73) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (13 wins from 90 runners, 14%) runs CASTLE CARROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs BEAU QUALI LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUCEPHALUS trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles.
GEORGE’S LAD came on plenty for his return when finishing a close fourth at Ascot 3 weeks ago and, with this step back up in trip sure to suit, he can prove himself well treated. Castle Carrock impressed during his novice season and will find this much less demanding than the Greatwood, while Peacenik also needs considering with his reappearance under his belt
1 BUCEPHALUS (GER) (61) 2F211-6
B g Soldier Hollow - Batya (IRE)
8 12-0
Harriet Tucker (7)
Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Gestut Am Schlossgarten Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable front-runner ended last term on the up, winning back-to-back 2m handicaps. Disappointing when tailed off at Chepstow on reappearance and stamina to prove now stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA132
2 CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (26) 1136-0
B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE)
Mr J. Law
6 12-0
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Ms M. McKenna Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBolted up in a bumper at Ayr on debut and impressed when beating Diva Luna on hurdle/stable debut at Sandown (soft) Not disgraced in strong company final 2 outings last season but could only finish tenth of 18 in the Greatwood on reappearance. This is less demanding, however TFRHHHHI BHA132
3 GEORGE’S LAD (IRE) (21) 221F-34 CD
5 11-10
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE) Harry Cobden
Andy & The Frisky Fillies
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Grove View Stud Limited Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a maiden in good style over C&D last season and came on for his reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Ascot (15.7f, good) 21 days ago. Will be suited by a return to this trip and must be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA128
4 PEACENIK (IRE) (19) 41325-3
6 11-5
B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon
Br N. Flynn Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWNovice winner last season who shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off when third of 7 at Exeter (18.5, soft) 19 days ago. Should strip fitter for the outing and ought to be capable of making a significant impact from this sort of mark TFRHHHHI BHA123
5 BEAU QUALI (FR) (28) 26-2152
B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER)
5 11-3
Mr Sean O’Connor (7)
Mrs Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mme Nicole Malatier Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Wasted no time getting back on track reverting to hurdling when good second of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 28 days ago, pulling clear of rest with an unexposed stable-switcher Should remain competitive. TFRHHHII BHA121
6 HAREL DU MARAIS (FR) (31) 31U663
Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Urbi Et Orbi (FR)
8 10-3
Robert Dunne New Vision Bloodstock Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
Br Mr Thierry Gouzerh et al Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFared better than of late reverting to hurdling when third in 6-runner handicap (15/2) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip and in much deeper waters here, however. TFRHHHII BHA107
2024: HOMME PUBLIC (FR) 7 11 11 Henry Brooke 9-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 George’s Lad (IRE), 7-2 Castle Carrock (IRE), 9-2 Beau Quali (FR), 5-1 Peacenik (IRE), 6-1 Bucephalus (GER), 12-1 Harel du Marais (FR)
1-2-3: 1.GEORGE’S LAD (IRE) 2.CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) 3.PEACENIK (IRE)
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RACE SEVEN
