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Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase Raceday Preview

13:30

The opening race on the card and a short price favourite in QUEENSBURY BOY must surely take all the beating on his hurdles debut. A runner up on his last start in Ireland to a well-regarded Gorden Elliott Cheltenham bound runner His trainer Harry Derham is bound to have him spot on for this and will be ridden by his owner David Maxwell. Bold Reaction has the form ﬁgures to ﬁll the places once again but will be better off once returned to handicap company.

14:05

Another short price favourite beckons in this Listed Hurdle in the form of the Irish challenger WORLD OF FORTUNES Swimming in much calmer waters today compared to the Grade 1 she contested last time out at the Dublin Racing Festival. Clear on the ratings she is sure to run a huge race An each-way alternative in Miss Cynthia may well be the answer here, on her last ﬂat run for Sir Mark Prescott she was taking on Kyprios in France. Now in the capable hands of Lucy Wadham she is taken to improve one again for the step up in class.

14:40

The likely favourite Petit Tonnerre did not look the likely winner last time out over today’s course and distance, but off a low mark and improved form got the job done late on. At a bigger price CALICO might be the answer here, he ran behind Petit Tonnerre last time but was off the bridle far too early If some of that energy can be conserved, he may well be a danger to all.

15:15

This year’s Grimthorpe looks thoroughly competitive at 5/1 the ﬁeld, currently one extra place is available (1/5 4 places). Last year’s beaten favourite (3/1) Some Scope lines up again, a few jumping errors late on probably cost him dear last year, this target has clearly been in the mind of connections and surely must run well once again. Hymac is clearly an improving type and form ﬁgures show he is also very consistent, you can never rule out his trainer Harry Fry in a top draw handicap One at a bigger price is ERNE RIVER, who looked to be coming back to form in last month’s Great Yorkshire Chase He clearly has a liking for Doncaster and is coming down nicely in the weights, he is well worth an eachway wager

15:55

Another competitive class 2 and CLOUD DANCER will be looking to get back to winning ways on return to Doncaster, winning well here over the same distance in December. PRETENDING comes here today in relatively decent form and with Gavin Sheehan on board, connections will be hoping the step up in trip will prove fruitful.

16:31

CUBAN COURT will be very familiar with this track having been a regular of late, winning over the same C&D late December and narrowly ﬁnishing 3rd on Jan 24th, albeit over an extra 3f in which he faded away, so this slight drop in distance could beneﬁt. Unleash The Beast makes the trip north after the Fergal O’Brien trained 6yo ran out a close 2nd in Southwell earlier this month, even with some rather unconvincing jumping over the last 2 hurdles, should still be considered.

17:07

This tightly contested handicap wraps up the day’s action over 2m 128y and BLUEGRASS comes into this contest, it could be argued, in the best form with two recent victories at the end of last year and despite a blip on new year’s day, will be looking to get back to winning ways. Norn Iron ran well in mid-January at Newbury and will be in the hunt alongside Kingston James, who should both revel the prospect of picking up the gold medal on this ground.

Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for the Grimthorpe Chase. We are delighted you’ve joined us here today and we would like to thank our sponsor Virgin bet and Live Score Bet for their generous support of today’s ﬁxture.

There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers, Virgin Bet representative Tom Earl and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 1:00pm to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!

The feature race today is the Grimthorpe Chase at 3:15pm, which last year was won by Does He Know, ridden by David Bass and trained by Kim Bailey The Grimthorpe Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase that is run at Doncaster each year and contains 19 jump fences The distance has varied over time, but currently sits at a little over 3 miles and 2 furlongs Considered the ultimate endurance test, this race is seen as a trial for the Aintree Grand National in April, as many winners (such as The Last Samuri and Deﬁnitely Red) have gone on to be favourites in the Merseyside race

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4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE

(GB)(227) 5/21232-

B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Grifﬁths

Mrs Diana L. Whateley

4 10-13

David England

Olly Murphy, Warwickshire

M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on ﬁrst time over hurdles and should take all the beating here. TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

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FIRST RACE 1.30

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS

3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (19 wins from 92 runners, 21%) runs DOCTOR KILDARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs QUEENSBURY BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPECIAL JOHN trained by C Down, Cullompton, 242 miles.

Plenty of dead wood in this opening maiden and it could be best left to QUEENSBURY BOY, who confirmed himself an above-average prospect when finishing runner-up in a Punchestown bumper 10 months ago and rates as a good-quality recruit to hurdling for a yard really clicking into gear. Bold Reaction heads up the dangers after his third over C&D 5 weeks ago, with Icare Colombe and Doctor Kildare taken to fight out third.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BATSMAN (GB) (117) 51-05

6 11-7

B g Jack Hobbs - Maid of Oaksey David Bass

The Buster Syndicate Sara Bradstock, Wantage Br The Plaid Maid Partnership Equimedia Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding who was successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Jan 2024) but has been tailed-off last in a bumper/ maiden hurdle Tongue tie added to the hood worn last time but can only be watched after 4 months off (has had a wind op). TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BOLD REACTION (FR) (35) 20-3533

Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR)

8 11-7

Richard Patrick

Mr J. R Cornwall Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson Safely held ﬁrst 3 starts for new yard in handicap chases but returned to form back hurdling when third of 7 in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces over this C&D 5 weeks ago. Considered back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA112

3 DOCTOR KILDARE (FR)

(22) 41-P4

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Lofte Place (FR)

5 11-7

James Bowen

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br S.C.E.A.Du Haras Des Sablonnets et al

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on encouraging NH debut when winning bumper at Bangor last April. Folded tamely after 7 months off when pulled up in novice hurdle back at that venue in November and still looked in need of experience following a wind op at Kempton since Way too soon to be writing him off. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GARRANTEMPLE (IRE) (28)

B g Milan - Ashwell Lady (IRE)

6 11-7

Theo Gillard Red Rum Racing 2 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br William Mangan

TIMEFORMVIEW Second of 4 on only start in Irish points and looked probably one for later on judged on his sixth of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie on for this switch to hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 ICARE COLOMBE (FR) (97) 0/30-35

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valse de Touzaine (FR)

7 11-7

Jonathan Burke Lawson, Lewis, Macadam & Duerden

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedmuchbetter thanhe had inbumpersforThomasGallagher after7monthsoffwhenthirdof11in novice hurdleatUttoxeteron hurdles bowin November and ridden in contrasting fashion, ran to a similar level back there just over 3 weeks later Shouldn’t be underestimated after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 LITTLE BIG KEV (IRE) (22) 23-465

B g Youmzain (IRE) - On Her Own (IRE)

6 11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr Edward J. Ware Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Geoffrey Thompson Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up on his only start in points and fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers during ﬁrst half of last year Ran to only a modest level on hurdling debut at Kempton (21f, soft) recently, the way he got into contention promising more, but he’s likely to better at some stage. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 LUWDVIG (FR) (283) 03-4

6 11-7

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Grande Symphonie (FR) Jack Quinlan

Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop

Br E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray

TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on mild debut promise when runner-up at Warwick last April and ran to a similar level when fourth at Southwell the following month, unable to make his experience edge count. Sent hurdling after 9 months off and the betting can guide expectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.QUEENSBURY BOY (IRE) 2.BOLD

(FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

NOBLE RECALL

(GB) (20) 00-P0

B g Telescope (IRE) - Fluffy Clouds

Mrs Kathy Day

6 11-7

Harriet Tucker (7)

Anthony Day, Hinckley

Br Shade Oak Stud Mr Day

TIMEFORM VIEW No promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles Huge outsider TFRHIIII BHA-

9 QUEENSBURY BOY

(IRE) (303) 1/1-2

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE)

Mr David Maxwell

Br R. Guiry

6 11-7

Mr David Maxwell

Harry Derham, Newbury

The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW£130,000 purchase after winning an Irish point. Conﬁrmed himself a good prospect when winning a bumper at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in December 2023 and took a signiﬁcant step forward when runner-up at Punchestown last May. Makes return and looks as a good-quality recruit to hurdling TFRHHHHH BHA-

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(GB) (24) 6450

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner

The From Day One Syndicate

5 11-7

Joe Williamson (3)

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Philip & Philippa Kirby Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hadn’t shaped with a much encouragement in bumpers and was in need of the experience sent hurdling at Sedgeﬁeld recently. Watching brief advised TFRHHIII BHA-

11 SPECIAL

JOHN

(IRE) (21) 5F31-4

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE)

Miss J. Hosgood

Br J. Lenihan

6 11-7

James Davies

Chris Down, Cullompton

Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding who got off mark in points at fourth attempt (Mar 2024) Little encouragement to glean from his recent hurdles bow so looks an easy swerve TFRHHIII BHA-

12 TAKES TIME (GB)

(11) 06

B f Time Test - On A Whim

Miss Emma Forman

Br Ian O’Connor

4 10-2

Charlie Maggs (5)

Mike Sowersby, Malton

Mike Sowersby Racing, Aghaul Ltd Haulage Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane and showed nothing on both starts over hurdles in recent months TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: TO CHASE A DREAM 5 11 4 Mr John Dawson 11-10 (Paul Collins) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 4. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Queensbury Boy (IRE), 9-2 Bold Reaction (FR), 15-2 Doctor Kildare (FR), 8-1 Icare Colombe (FR), 12-1 Luwdvig (FR), 16-1 Garrantemple (IRE), 20-1 Little Big Kev (IRE), 80-1 Special John (IRE), 100-1 Batsman (GB), 150-1 Smart Bucks (GB), Takes Time (GB), 300-1 Noble Recall (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.05

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE LIVESCORE BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (15 wins from 76 runners, 20%) runs CARRIG KATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS LONGEST TRAVELLER: WORLD OF FORTUNES trained by L Kenny, Ireland.

WORLD OF FORTUNES has had her limitations exposed somewhat in graded company the last twice, but this rates a far more suitable assignment and she’s taken to regain the winning thread. Dameofthecotswolds is another big player on form, for all that she remains unproven at the trip, with Miss Cynthia also of interest stepping up in distance/grade

1 WORLD OF FORTUNES (IRE) (28) 0-11146 D 7 11-5

Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rose of The World (IRE)

Brian Hughes

Michael F. Broderick L. Kenny, Ireland

Br Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked good in winning ﬁrst 3 starts over hurdles. Limitations exposed somewhat in better company the last twice but this represents a drop back in grade and she’s a solid contender on form TFRHHHHH BHA134

2 BALLELA SUNRISE (IRE) (71) 21//-4

B m Morozov (USA) - Tricky Present (IRE)

8 11-0

Lewis Stones

Mr T. Murray D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a point bumper back in April 2022 and shaped with some encouragement when fourth of 11 on belated Rules debut at Uttoxeter in December Faces a very stiff task in this company, though TFRHHIII BHA-

3 BOBBI WITH AN I (FR) (30) P11 D

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Adelyta (FR)

Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth

6 11-0

James Bowen

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 Kapgarde mare. Irish point winner at second attempt and justiﬁed strong support on Wincanton hurdle debut (21.4f) at the end of January, always holding on This is a hike in grade, but she’ll stay 3m and is open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

4 CARRIG KATE (IRE) (16) 41/4-222 D BF

B m Westerner - Carrig Millie (IRE)

Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor

7 11-0

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Maurice Sheehy Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who made the frame sole outing in bumpers and found a late blunder costing her when second of 8 in a Bangor novice (23.2f, soft) in November Ran a bit below that level when ﬁlling same spot at Newcastle since and needs more up in grade. TFRHHHII BHA113

5 DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS (GB) (21) 121155 C 5 11-0

B m Axxos (GER) - My Belle (FR)

Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWRecorded a third win over hurdles here (19.4f) in November Came home last of 5 at Windsor next time but bounced back to her best when second in 21f listed hurdle at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Big player on that form but stamina for the trip remains unproven. TFRHHHHI BHA125

6 GOLDEN

POINT

(FR) (18) 32-4312 BF 6 11-0

B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Diteou (FR) Alan Doyle

Julian and Karenina Morrison-Bell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br E. Clayeux, L. Montaron, C. Doudeau & D.

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWOvercame a bad mistake 2 out when making it third time lucky over hurdles at Ayr (20.5f) in January. Showed better form again in defeat on handicap debut there (24.3f) since but this demands plenty more. TFRHHHII BHA106

7 MISS CYNTHIA (GB) (11) 221 5 11-0

B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Best Friend (IRE)

Gavin Sheehan

Mrs Lindy OHare Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br John Pearce Racing Limited Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayerontheFlatforSirMarkPrescottandimprovingwitheachrunoverhurdles,takingadvantageofagenerousopeningmark in 6-runner event at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) recently Should stay this longer trip and well worth a shot at this level. TFRHHHHI BHA113

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 STAR WALKING (IRE) (41) 11-210 D

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Star

Br Ms M Russell

Jonathan Burke

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoconfirmedpromiseofherhurdlesdebutsecondwhengettingontoplateinamares’noviceatWincanton(21.3f,heavy)in December Proved a let-down sent handicapping at Fakenham 7 weeks later, however Up in trip and fitted with a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA112

2024: PINOT ROUGE (IRE) 6 11 0 Edward Austin 20-1 (Susan Corbett) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Stewards Note:

STAR WALKING: Following its run on 19/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dameofthecotswolds (GB), 5-2 World of Fortunes (IRE), 11-2 Miss Cynthia (GB), 8-1 Bobbi With An I (FR), 14-1 Star Walking (IRE), 18-1 Golden Point (FR), 20-1 Carrig Kate (IRE), 66-1 Ballela Sunrise (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £40000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (15 wins from 76 runners, 20%) runs HOMME PUBLIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs CALICO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GABRIEL’S GETAWAY & BROOKIE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

This has a wide-open feel but BROOKIE could be worth chancing He’s yet to build on his chase debut win at Sandown but he was flying too high last time and the form of his previous run at Newbury has worked out very well. Petit Tonnerre remains potentially well treated if backing up his C&D win, while Rare Edition is worth another chance after initially making a bright start over fences

B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE)

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Mrs E Kelly Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWVery smart chaser who won a Grade 2 over C&D as a novice. Bookended last season with wins at Kelso and Ayr and better for return when respectable third at Kelso 12 weeks ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA155

2 MALYSTIC (GB) (64) 33-2P5F CD

11 11-1

B g Malinas (GER) - Mystic Glen Brian Hughes

Clova Syndicate and Mr P. D. Niven

Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs D. M. Ewart

Peter Niven, Malton

P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwithacoupleofsolidefforts indefeatandgoodstarttothisseasonwhengoingcloseinaKelsohandicapinwhichtheﬁrst2 pulled clear of the rest Failed to ﬁre next 2 starts, however, and let down by jumping at Wetherby when last seen over Christmas. TFRHHHII BHA142

3 CALICO

(GER)

(35) 04-P134 CD

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)

Mr John J Reilly

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

9 11-0

Tristan Durrell (3)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheltenham winner on return but he turned in a poor effort there next time Better than bare result over this C&D since so at least has something to work on TFRHHHHI BHA141

4 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (41) P-P0P56 D

B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR)

The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs

Br Mr Daniel Gerault

11 10-13

Niall Houlihan

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bold-jumping front runner who landed Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton for second consecutive season in December 2023 Well below that level since so easy enough to look elsewhere despite much-reduced mark TFRHHHII BHA140

5 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (35) 0-60516 CD

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR)

The Nevers Racing Partnership II

8 10-12

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWMultiple winner over hurdles and useful form as a chaser last season, including a Grade 2 win. Lost his way over fences but capitalised on falling mark over hurdles when winning here in December Could bounce back returned to this sphere in a change of headgear. TFRHHHHI BHA139

6 RARE EDITION (IRE) (71) 10-0124 C D

B g Califet (FR) - Quaspia (FR)

Pay The Bill Syndicate

8 10-9

David Bass

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Kenilworth House Stud Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler and already as good over fences, making winning return in 2m Uttoxeter novice Built on that when second at Ascot but disappointed in substandard Grade 2 there since Back down in trip and headgear applied. TFRHHHHI BHA136

7 BROOKIE (IRE) (64) 14P-103 D 8 10-3

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

Ben Godfrey

Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Arthur Fennelly geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortoverhurdlesandfoundsomeimprovementwhenwinning4-runnerhandicapchaseatSandown(15.4f,good,11/2)onhisdebutoverfences on return. Well held both starts since though was out of his depth last time. Back on a winning mark so could

TFRHHHHH BHA130

1-2-3: 1.BROOKIE (IRE) 2.PETIT TONNERRE (FR) 3.RARE EDITION (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (35) 002661 CD 7 10-3

B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR)

Kevin Brogan

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded a losing run stretching back nearly 3 years when recording a ﬁrst win over fences over this C&D 5 weeks ago, a strong gallop helping him capitalise on a career-low mark. Remains potentially well treated up 5lb. TFRHHHHI BHA130

9 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (399) 111/431- CD 8 10-2

B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Kedrah House Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for the switch to chasing, landing ﬁrst 3 starts in 2022/23 Resumed winning ways/progress over this C&D 13 months ago but not seen since 2lb out of handicap. Stable also runs Brookie and market should reveal expectations TFRHHHII BHA127

2024: HOMME PUBLIC (FR) 7 10 12 Henry Brooke 3-1 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 6-1 Rare Edition (IRE), 7-1 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 8-1 Homme Public (FR), 10-1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), Calico (GER), 12-1 Malystic (GB), 20-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), Brookie (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.15

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 1YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £70000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £27825, 2nd £13909, 3rd £6958, 4th £3479, 5th £1736, 6th £868. (Penalty Value £36421)

LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs THE KNIPHAND AND UNDERSUPERVISION AND WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (11 wins from 22 runners, 50%) runs TWIG

WEIGHTWATCHER: MORODER won off a handicap mark of 131, his rating is now down 6lb to 125.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORD BADDESLEY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

This is TWIG’s time of year (five of his seven wins under Rules have been gained between March and July) and he is of strong interest returned to this sphere following a few spins over hurdles Indeed, a reproduction of his fine second in the Ultima at last season’s Cheltenham Festival would give him every chance. White Rhino’s best days are probably still ahead of him and he is next on the list ahead of Weveallbeencaught and Hymac

colours no horse age st lb

1 TWIG (GB) (59) 025-2P0 D

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit

10 12-0

Beau Morgan (5)

Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br L. J. Strangman Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWDidwellchasinglastterm,runner-upintheUltimaattheCheltenhamFestivalbeforeperformingwithcreditinanotherbighandicapatAintree.Hasraced exclusively over hurdles so far this season, presumably with a view to protecting his mark ahead of assignments such as this One to consider TFRHHHHH BHA146

2 WHITE RHINO (IRE) (65) 134-11U

B g Doyen (IRE) - Aventia (IRE)

9 11-9

Henry Brooke

The Rhino Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Kenilworth House Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over hurdles and has take further stides forward switched to fences this season, landing handicaps at Ayr and Haydock prior to unseating Henry Brooke early in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Key player with further improvement likely now back in handicap company. TFRHHHHI BHA141

3 KING TURGEON (FR) (27) B-1113P D

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Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal

7 11-7

James Bowen

Somerset Racing David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs Henri Devin W & S Recycling

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRHHHII BHA139

4 SURREY QUEST (IRE) (27) 102-2U3 C D

B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)

8 11-7

Kevin Brogan

Surrey Racing (SQ) Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br S. McElroy Surrey Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWEnded light 2023/24 campaign on a high with a very close call in the Scottish National at Ayr. Placed both completed starts this time round, most recently ﬁnishing third in the Edinburgh National, but it could be that the handicapper is now in charge TFRHHHII BHA139

5 FIDELIO VALLIS (FR) (28) 241-P60

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quora Vallis (FR)

10 11-5

Alice Stevens (3)

Mr Jonathan Gregory Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mr Andre Noel Dutertre OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWBack in the winning groove when taking a decent pot at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day last year However, that now seems like a distant memory following 3 very low-key performances so far this season TFRHIIII BHA137

6 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (35) 0-32P51 C 8 11-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies

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

Br Conor Murphy Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Following a relatively short stint for Christian Williams, he belatedly opened his chase account on ﬁrst run since rejoining Nigel Twiston-Davies here (3m, good) at the end of January. Remains on a feasible mark up 8lb and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA136

7 HYMAC (IRE) (63) 321-132 9 10-12

B g Ask - Katie Cranny (IRE) Bryan Carver Walsh, Denny & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Patrick McCarthy Grosvenor Sport, Manhole Covers Ltd

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Petite Nany (FR)

S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd

8 10-12

James Davies

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr Jacques Cypres Dpl Fabrications Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced since racking up a hat-trick at the end of 2022 but clearly still capable of winning races judged on solid placed efforts in back-to-back Uttoxeter handicap chases last summer Also ran well back from a break at Bangor in November but limitations seemingly exposed at Ascot since TFRHHIII BHA130

9

ERNE

RIVER

(IRE) (35) P-PPU44 C

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

Crossed Fingers Partnership

10 10-12

Charlie Hammond

Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.

TIMEFORMVIEWTwo of his 3 chase wins have been gained here, the latest in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces over 3m in December 2023. Not at that level so far this season but there have been some green shoots of recovery since the blinkers were reﬁtted and his mark is on the slide. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA130

UNDERSUPERVISION (IRE)

(73) P3PP-P4 CD 9 10-9

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Dances With Waves (IRE)

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

James Turner (5)

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Gregory Rossiter Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofthisraceoff5lbhigherin2022andjusttouchedoffbyMoroderinthefollowingseason’srenewal.However,he’sbecomingincreasingly unpredictable (pulled up on 5 of his last 7 starts) and yard saddles a stronger candidate this time round in Weveallbeencaught TFRHIIII BHA127

11 SOME SCOPE (GB) (35) 24-P41P C

B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE)

Carl Hinchy Mark Scott and Nigel Horler

Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners

7 10-9

Gavin Sheehan

Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

TIMEFORM VIEWHad good ﬁrst season over fences, winning 2 of his 5 starts and was a solid second in this race

Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day prior to a rare below-par display at

12 MORODER (IRE) (111) 0052-P4 CD

B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE)

11 10-7

James Best

Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Michael Conlon We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since narrowly prevailing in this race 2 years ago and while he would have a serious chance off this reduced mark if on-song, others make more appeal

13 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (92) 204-P64 10 10-7

B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE)

Ben Godfrey

Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Edward Ryan geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdles/chasewinnerforChrisGordonwhotookastepbackinrightdirectionfornewyardwhencreditablefourthof9inhandicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) in November Absent since but wouldn’t be without an each-way chance if fully tuned-up. TFRHHIII BHA125

14 THE KNIPHAND (FR) (21) 25-1213 C

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - La Chichina (FR)

7 10-7

Finn Lambert (3)

Mr D. Owens Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Mr Emmanuel Le Roux

TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupwhenwinning4-runnernovices’handicapover3matthiscourseinDecember Didn’tdomuchwrongwhenthirdatUttoxeternexttime and he evidently likes it here (also won twice over hurdles on Town Moor a couple of seasons back), so there is certainly cause for optimism. TFRHHHII BHA125

2024: DOES HE KNOW 9 12 0 David Bass 20-1 (Kim Bailey) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7, 8. Blinkers worn by No. 9, 12. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 14.

Stewards Note:

KING TURGEON: Following its run on 2/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Some Scope (GB), 13-2 White Rhino (IRE), 7-1 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), Hymac (IRE), 8-1 Surrey Quest (IRE), 10-1 The Kniphand (FR), 11-1 Twig (GB), Erne River (IRE), 16-1 Lord Baddesley (IRE), 25-1 Moroder (IRE), 33-1 Undersupervision (IRE), 40-1 Fidelio Vallis (FR), Monte Igueldo (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.55

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (17 wins from 79 runners, 22%) runs KAMSINAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs IKE SPORT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOOD LOOK CHARM trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

Having been well backed when shaping as if returning to form at Fakenham last time, PRETENDING could have a tactical edge being the only runner to have made the running in recent starts and she may be able to capitalise if this becomes a relative test of speed on drying ground. Patriotik has some notable form in the book this season, and he’ll be suited by a return to 3 miles, while Ike Sport is gradually coming back down the handicap and can be more competitive if back on song

colours no horse age st lb

1 IDAS BOY (IRE) (213)

F-F0310 D

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

11 12-0

Harry Bannister

Dozen Dreamers Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Stephen Curran Tori Global TIMEFORM VIEWWon a handicap chase (40/1) at Kilbeggan (25.4f) in July when trained by Noel Meade but failed to match that form when finishing 10th of 22 later in the month, not for the first time displaying a reluctance to jump off at the start. Veteran has plenty to find on stable debut / reappearance. TFRHHIII BHA145

2 KAMSINAS (FR) (42) 010-140 D

8 11-5

B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR) Jonathan Burke Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWTypicallystrong-travellingsortwonaGrade2asanoviceandanAintreehandicaponreturn.Showedadifferentsidewhendiggingdeeptoﬁnish fourth at Haydock (18.9f, soft) in November Below-par at Ascot in January but no surprise to see him bounce back over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA136

IKE SPORT

(FR) (65) 1-34F5P

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

7 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdlerlastseason,winning3timesataround21/2miles.Unsuccessfullytriedchasingbutnotdisgracedbackoverthesmallerobstacles when ﬁfth at Sandown (23f) in December, before seemingly amiss when pulled up at Wincanton later that month Player if back on song here TFRHHHHI BHA131

4 PATRIOTIK (FR)

(14) 2-25U20 D

Gr g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shoeless (FR)

6 10-4

Isabel Williams (3)

Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Prysg Cyf

TIMEFORMVIEWHassomenotableformthisseason,ﬁnishingﬁfthinastrongrenewaloftheSilverTrophyatChepstow(19.5f)inOctoberandchasinghomeRedDirt Road at Aintree on Boxing Day. Unsuited by sharper test at Ascot earlier this month, this longer trip should be much more to his liking TFRHHHHI BHA121

5 CLOUD DANCER (IRE) (44) 20-2414 CD

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Donna Graciosa (GER)

6 10-3

Brian Hughes

The Keysoe Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBettedpreviouseffortssteppedupintripwhenlandinga3mhandicapatDoncasterinDecember Backedupthateffortandconﬁrmedhisneedforstaying trips when fourth of 11 at Wincanton 44 days ago, keeping on having been off the bridle a fair way out. Still lightly-raced and not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA120

6 GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) (42) 4406-10

9 10-2

B m Cokoriko (FR) - Une d’Ex (FR) Ben Godfrey

The Isle of Blue and White Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdler who enhanced her good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap under this jockey at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) in December Struggled from a 5lb higher mark in a stronger race last month and while this looks less competitive, she’s yet to win from a mark this high. TFRHHHII BHA119

7 PRETENDING (IRE) (41) 1-15054

6 10-2

Gr m Make Believe - Gala Gavin Sheehan

Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedprogresswithwinatUttoxeter(20f)onreappearance.Hasn’tthreatenedfromhighermarkssincebutdidtakeastepbackintherightdirectionwhen fourth at Fakenham last month Worth a go at 3 miles on decent ground and better placed than some if this becomes a relative test of speed TFRHHHHH BHA117

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2024: CURLEY FINGER (IRE) 7 10 5 Nathan Moscrop 2-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

GOOD LOOK CHARM: 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 Cloud Dancer (IRE), 4-1 Patriotik (FR), 9-2 Pretending (IRE), 6-1 Kamsinas (FR), 13-2 Good Look Charm (FR), 8-1 Ike Sport (FR), 50-1 Idas Boy (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.31

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS)

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (19 wins from 92 runners, 21%) runs BY THE GRACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs ST JUST IN TIME LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE POINT trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 237 miles.

A fair maiden on the Flat, ST JUST IN TIME showed ability in a handful of maiden hurdles during the first half of last year He’s joined a yard that does well with new recruits and could be worth chancing before market clues on handicap debut/following 8 months off. Unleash The Beast is another likely improver now handicapping, with Muzaffar and By The Grace others to consider 4-y-o Fine Point is another worth a second look

1 UNLEASH THE BEAST (IRE) (26) 5652 BF 6 12-0

B g Malinas (GER) - Cloth Fair (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr S. Spillane BresBet TIMEFORM VIEWMalinas gelding who is bred to stay very well, so encouraging he’s displayed race-by-race progress in trio of maiden hurdles at around 2m, keeping on well for second at Southwell (15.8f) 26 days ago. Further improvement likely now handicapping, for all longer trips will suit in due course TFRHHHHI BHA105

2 WALDEN (FR) (37) 55-3033

B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR)

Value Racing - Walden

Br E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al

5 12-0

Gavin Sheehan

Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Plumbing World

TIMEFORMVIEWModest in bumpers for Tom Weston and improved with each run over hurdles for new yard, noted ﬁnishing with running left when third of 9 in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 37 days ago. Retains potential now switched to handicaps for yard amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA105

BUSY BEING BUSY (IRE) (22) 360

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bonny Hall (IRE)

The Listowel Harvesters

5 12-0

Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Micheal & Alison Fox Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWDefinite promise on first of 2 starts in maiden hurdles for Neil McKnight in Ireland last year Jumped none too fluently but spared a hard race on qualifying run for new yard at Kempton (2m) 3 weeks ago and the betting can guide now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA105

4 ST JUST IN TIME (GB) (275) 043-4

B g Time Test - Porthledden Flight

Dr H. Tayton-Martin

5 11-13

Alice Stevens (3)

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Helen Tayton-Martin OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the level (stays 10f) and promisewhilst lookinga work in progress in handful of juvenile/maiden hurdle runs for Sir Mark Todd during ﬁrst half of last year New yard adept at readying one after a break, so very much one to note on handicap bow. TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 MUZAFFAR (GB) (28) 3-30

B g Almanzor (FR) - Via Lazio

Swanland & Keatley Owners Group

Br Via Lazio Partnership

6 11-11

Brian Hughes

Adrian Keatley, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful on Flat for Richard Fahey and promise when third in pair of novice hurdles 12 months apart for present yard. Proved easy to back but stepped forward when seventh of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (15.5f) 4 weeks ago and he appeals as the type to do better still TFRHHHII BHA102

6 SEEK HIM THERE (IRE) (36) 60-0620

6 11-10

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Isnt Dat Right (IRE) Harry Bannister

Lovell Okninski Walsh Ben Case, Banbury

Br Donal McLoughlin

David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed something akin to pick of his bumper form when runner-up on third start in maidens at Southwell (15.8f) in December

Subsequent handicap debut effort at Sandown 5 weeks ago was disappointing though, so bounce back called for. TFRHHIII BHA101

7 RED TRAIL (IRE) (11) 5/0-P606

Ch m Galileo Gold - Tamika (IRE)

6 11-8

Conor Rabbitt (3)

Mr A. Waite Mike Sowersby, Malton

Br Mr Andrew Heffernan Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time winner on the Flat for Andrew McNamara in Ireland but more miss than hit over hurdles, going with no promise starting out for new yard when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 66/1) 11 days ago.

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 IOLAOS DU MOU (FR) (255) P2250-0

B g Coastal Path - Thelemise du Mou (FR)

Hedgehoppers

7 11-7

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Earl Domaine Du Mou Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner and encouragement when runner-up on his ﬁrst 2 completed starts over hurdles last season Ended time for Nicky Henderson in disappointing fashion and low-key start for present yard when eighth of 11 in handicap at Worcester (2m) last June Absent since TFRHHIII BHA98

9 BY THE GRACE (GB) (70) 040P-P2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Handmaid

Middleham Park Racing CXXII

6 11-5

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br The Burling Family Ltd Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWPulled up on ﬁrst 2 starts in handicaps during the spring but resumed from 8 months off with an improved second in 15-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in December, keeping on well run-in and just failing Needs considering for top yard TFRHHHHI BHA96

10 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (36) 563013 CD

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)

7 11-3

Jack Quinlan

The Bench Neil King, Burderop

Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who belatedly opened his hurdles account with cheekpieces reapplied over C&D in December Matched that form from 7lb higher mark when third back here (19.4f) 5 weeks ago and he ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA94

11 AOTANO (GER) (23) 1536

B g Soldier Hollow - Aotearoa (FR)

CP RACING

4 11-1

Charlie Maggs (5)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Gestut Auenquelle Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f) in October Changed hands for £8,500 thereafter and similar form in defeat in trio of starts since, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (15.8f) 23 days ago. Eased 3lb ahead of this but more needed TFRHHIII BHA102

12 GOOD COMPANY (GB) (13) F660

Br g Dragon Dancer - On Yer Own

6 10-12

Henry Brooke Cummins Civil Engineering Ltd Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mark Fitton Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWHinted at ability prior to falling 2 out at Bangor on hurdling debut in November Low-key efforts next 2 starts and, easy to back, failed to improve immediately when eighth of 10 on handicap hurdle debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip now. TFRHHIII BHA89

13 FINE POINT (IRE) (64) 4254

B g Awtaad (IRE) - French Friend (IRE)

4 10-9

Lorcan Murtagh

Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair maiden at up to 10.5f on the Flat in Ireland and deﬁnite signs of promise in handful of juvenile hurdle outings during second half of last year Switch to handicaps in his favour back from 64 days off and he commands a second look in receipt of his handy 4-y-o allowance. TFRHHHII BHA96

14 GRANNY B (IRE)

(24) 663046

B m Acclamation - Debuetantin

Mr Michael Mullineaux

Br Kildaragh Stud

5 10-6

Kevin Brogan

Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 5f on ﬂat who made more impact than previously in this sphere when third in mares’ novice at Huntingdon (15.8f) in November However, big prices and not ﬁgured in trio of handicaps since Mark is easing all the time but others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA83

2024: SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) 6 11 4 Richie McLernon 2-1 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 4 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Hood worn by No. 3, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Unleash The Beast (IRE), 9-2 By The Grace (GB), 13-2 Cuban Court (IRE), 9-1 St Just In Time (GB), 11-1 Walden (FR), Muzaffar (GB), 12-1 Fine Point (IRE), 18-1 Busy Being Busy (IRE), 22-1 Seek Him There (IRE), Aotano (GER), 33-1 Iolaos du Mou (FR), Good Company (GB), 66-1 Red Trail (IRE), Granny B (IRE)

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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs MR MACKAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs CAVERN CLUB

LONGEST TRAVELLER: KINGSTON JAMES trained by L Russell, Kinross, 250 miles.

NORN IRON took another step forward when runner-up to a next-time-out winner on last month’s handicap debut at Newbury and on that evidence, his mark is an attractive one There is depth to this contest, though, with Kingston James and My Noble Lord also of serious interest.

1 ALL IN YOU (FR) (97) 141-U0 D

B g Triple Threat (FR) - Around Me (IRE)

5 12-0

Mr David Maxwell

Mr David Maxwell Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham Br Herald Bloodstock Ltd The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive purchase and 4-time winner in France. Failed to see race out previous British start in juvenile hurdle at Kempton in January 2024 and off since a lesser effort on handicap debut in Auteuil in November First run for new yard. TFRHHHII BHA120

2 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (59) 10-611P BF

B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reﬂection

6 11-11

Charlie Hammond

Mrs Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Coolmore Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWGood-qualityFlatperformerinhisuseandputreappearancetogoodusewhensuccessfulatFakenhaminﬁrst-timecheekpiecesinNovember Followed up at Huntingdon a month later but beaten before stamina for 20f came into question on New Year’s Day. Given a break and back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA117

3 GIVE ME A BOOM (IRE) (36) 235-P16

7 11-9

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Knockara One (IRE) Jack Quinlan

Racing To Proﬁt Syndicate

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br G Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form back hurdling when winning 14-runner maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in December driven out Jumping remains an issue with him and he failed badly to back that effort up at Sandown a month later TFRHHHII BHA115

4 LAND OF MOON (FR) (75) 30-4021

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Landara (FR)

Mr A. W. K. Merriam

Br S.A.R.L. European B/Stock M’ment et al

6 11-9

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 13-runner novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 5/2) 75 days ago, readily making all. Opening mark demands further progress but he’s unexposed TFRHHHII BHA115

5 CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (78) 12420 D

Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Merseybeat

The Good Stock Syndicate

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

5 11-8

Gavin Sheehan

James Owen, Newmarket

James Owen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulFlatwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesatCartmel(17f)inJuly Advancedhisformincheekpieceswhenlengthsecond of 15 to Wreckless Eric in 2m Cheltenham handicap in November before proving too free back there a month later This is easier TFRHHHII BHA114

6 NORN IRON (IRE) (45) 43/-22 BF

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE)

7 11-8

Jonathan Burke

Dr Paul Kelly Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Louise Cooper-Joyce OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed promise in 2022/23 season for Oliver Sherwood and promising start for new yard with a brace of runner-up efforts this season, latterly on handicap debut at Newbury last month. Winner that day successful since and he looks well weighted. TFRHHHHH BHA114

7 KINGSTON JAMES (IRE) (64) 1-41542 BF

B g Kingston Hill - Jemima Jay (IRE)

6 11-6

Alan Doyle (3) Old Gold Racing 23 Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Gerard Leahy Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Old Gold Racing, Retraining of Racehorses

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a successful start under Rules in an Ayr bumper and struck at ﬁrst time of asking over hurdles at Hexham (16.2f, good) in October. Couple of lesser efforts followed but he was back on his game when second of 9 in a ﬁrst-time hood at Wetherby in December Mark looks workable. TFRHHHHI BHA112

1-2-3: 1.NORN IRON (IRE) 2.KINGSTON JAMES (IRE) 3.MY NOBLE LORD (USA)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

MR MACKAY (IRE) (28) 40-3425

Ch g Mount Nelson - Soeur Gael (IRE)

6 11-4

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr M Stavrou Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Philip Heskin Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful winning hurdler who failed to build on promising start over fences, jumped poorly in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when second at Southwell in October. Headgear off and just a respectable ﬁfth returned to timber 4 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA110

9 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (19) F30-235

B g New Bay - Gloriﬁcation

Lpd Demolition Ltd

Br China Horse Club

7 10-12

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up final start for Gary & Joshua Moore at Plumpton in October and bettered previous efforts for this yard when finishing third of 9 in 16.8f Sedgefield handicap (heavy) in January. Didn’t seem to relish step up to 19.3f at Catterick latest. TFRHHIII BHA104

10 MY NOBLE LORD (USA) (27) 1503 BF

B g Noble Mission - Almashooqa (USA)

4 10-11

Henry Brooke

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

Br Shadwell Farm LLC Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timeFlatwinnerforMichaelBellin2024 MadesuccessfulstartoverhurdlesforthisyardinajuvenileraceatChepstowinOctober Seeminglyoutofhis depth in graded company next twice and down in class switched to a handicap, he was a heavily-backed third at Musselburgh Cheekpieces on TFRHHHHI BHA113

11 DENZIL

(GB) (79) 1622 BF

Bl g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR)

Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic

4 10-8

Tristan Durrell (3)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nick Skelton Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEWLanded weak 3-runner race at Stratford on debut in October. Disappointed pitched into the Listed Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle at Wetherby but back on track eased in class with a brace of runner-up efforts. Handicap debut for top yard. TFRHHHII BHA110

2024: DENSWORTH (IRE) 7 12 0 Ben Jones 11-2 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 1, 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

BLUEGRASS: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MR MACKAY: Following its run on 1/2/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered an overreach.

DENZIL: Following its run on 12/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Norn Iron (IRE), 6-1 My Noble Lord (USA), 7-1 Land of Moon (FR), 17-2 Kingston James (IRE), 9-1 Cavern Club (IRE), 10-1 Denzil (GB), 11-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 12-1 Mr Mackay (IRE), 14-1 All In You (FR), 18-1 Give Me A Boom (IRE), 25-1 Saligo Bay (IRE)

FIXTURE LIST 2025

KEY = Jumps Turf = Flat Turf

Bold text = Feature Day

= Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing

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Afternoon Jump Racing Great Yorkshire Chase Great Yorkshire Chase

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Thu 6 (A)Afternoon Jump Racing

MARCH

Sat 1 (A)

Sun 2 (A)

Fri 14 (A)

Sat 29 (A)

Sun 30 (A)

AUGUST

Sat 2 (A) Sat 16 (A) Summer Saturday Summer Saturday

SEPTEMBER

Thu 11 (A)

Fri 12 (A)

Sat 13 (A)

Sun 14 (A)

Grimthorpe Chase

Grimthorpe Chase Afternoon Jump Racing The Lincoln Handicap Lincoln Family Fun Raceday

Betfred St Leger Ladies Day

APRIL

Fri 25 (A) Sat 26 (E)

Afternoon Flat Racing Evening Flat Racing

MAY

Sat 3 (E) Sat 17 (E)

JUNE

Fri 6 (E)

Sat 7 (A)

Sun 15 (A)

Fri 27 (A)

Sat 28 (E)

JULY

Fri 4 (A)

Thu 10 (A)

Sat 19 (E)

Wed 23 (E)

Thurs 24 (A)

Summer Saturday Summer Saturday

Betfred St Leger

Doncaster Cup Day

Betfred St Leger Day

Betfred Leger Legends Sunday Funday

OCTOBER

Fri 24 (A) Sat 25 (A) Futurity Trophy Friday Futurity Trophy Stakes Day

NOVEMBER

Sat 8 (A) Fri 28 (A)

Sat 29 (A)

DECEMBER

Fri 12 (A)

Sat 13 (A)

Mon 29 (A)

November Handicap Afternoon Jump Racing Afternoon Jump Racing

Christmas Jumpers Raceday Christmas Jumpers Raceday Winter Family Fun Raceday

Evening Flat Racing Summer Saturday Family Fun Raceday Afternoon Flat Racing Summer Saturday

Afternoon Flat Racing Afternoon Flat Racing Summer Saturday Evening Flat Racing Afternoon Flat Racing

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.30 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5827 to the winning horse The second to receive £2684, the third £1341 and the fourth £671. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £53. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE LIVESCORE BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the ﬁfth £1072 and the sixth £536. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares only. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 12 entries at £200. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 3 at £40 and 9 at £200. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36421 to the winning horse The second to receive £16744, the third £8372, the fourth £4186, the fifth £2093 and the sixth £1043. for five yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 3 at £70 and 14 at £350. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27825; Second £13909; Third £6958; Fourth £3479; Fifth £1736; Sixth £868. (Penalty Value £36421) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.55 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the ﬁfth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 2 at £25 and 12 at £125. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.31 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the ﬁfth £248. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 19 entries at £41. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.07 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 27th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 16 entries at £60. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.