Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase
Raceday Day Two
Preview
14:00
Quite a few of these come into this Veterans Handicap Chase with questions to answer and the solid one looks to be CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER for in form Olly Murphy. In his first go in Veterans company he was sent off a well backed 10/11 Fav at Catterick, he unseated Beau Morgan there when travelling well. He then went to Hereford and could be called the winner a long way out, he looked to have plenty in hand that day and he was rated much higher than this in the past, he looks to have a great chance of going in again.
14:35
Koenigsstern made a good start over fences with two seconds before an easy victory at Fontwell, He then disappointed at Huntingdon on soft ground. He could bounce back in first time cheek pieces, but preference is for TOMMY CULLEN, the change of stable seems to have done the trick with him, he was an impressive winner last time out over course and distance and is fancied to go in again returned to Doncaster where he is building up a decent record
15:07
Shuil Ceoil appreciated the switch back to hurdling when scoring at Fontwell last time out and is respected.
SERGEANT FURY is an interesting runner here for Harry Derham. He ran well on debut at Wincanton and again showed promise on first start over hurdles at Southwell. He was then below form on his last two starts but that was at time where the yard was struggling for form. He returns here into a handicap, up in trip and with his yard going well and a mark of 104 looks workable based on his first two efforts.
15:40
Ski Lodge improved for the step up to 3 miles last time out when winning at Haydock, he is respected with more improvement to come but preference is for THANK YOU MA’AM, he has shown massive improvement in handicaps this season and ran well in a valuable Ascot Handicap last time out, he looks the one to beat.
16:15
A trappy contest, Jac Jumper has been consistent and should give his running again. JUST GINO has run well in defeat the last twice since the cheek pieces have been added, it’s still early days with him and there could be more to come, he gets the vote in a tough race
16:50
Not much to go on here and the market will be very informative, DANGER NAP was a good second on debut at Aintree and was only beaten six lengths at Cheltenham last time out. He sets the standard here and should go well in a tricky looking end to the card.
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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
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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FIRST RACE 2.00
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs THE NEWEST ONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIBERIAN STAR trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.
SIBERIAN STAR has done well for current connections this winter and remains of interest back off his proper mark over fences after an eye-catching run over hurdles recently Champagnesuperover was a convincing winner in his first start in a veterans event at Hereford last week and is the obvious threat under a penalty.
1
B g Jeremy (USA) - Meldrum Hall (IRE) Beau Morgan (3)
Crowd Racing and Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Thomas F. Hannon Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner at around 3m in spring 2022 Missed 18 months but best effort since when winning similar event at Hereford last week. Overcame a pace bias that day so must be respected under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA117
2 THE NEWEST ONE (IRE) (28) 3-145PP CD 10 12-0
B g Oscar (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
James Turner (3)
S Such & CG Paletta Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Ronald Brown Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a winning return in 3m1f Cheltenham handicap chase in October but saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow over Christmas. Fared no better in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh since but this represents a big drop in class. TFRHHHII BHA123
3 NORTHERN POET (IRE) (34) P55-22P D
10 11-8
B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) Tabitha Worsley
The Hope Springs Syndicate
Nick Gifford, Findon
Br David Russell Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRecorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the second half of 2022/23 Lightly raced since but mark is fair and he was denied only by an improving sort at Plumpton on return. Too bad to be true there since so expected to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA117
4 SUPERVISOR (IRE) (11) 416-2UU D
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Coolamaine Star (IRE)
Miss V. M. Williams
11 11-6
Ned Fox (3)
Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Vincent & Sinead Finn Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season and returned with a solid performance when runner-up in 4-runner event at Warwick (3m, soft) in December Let down by jumping both starts since but shaped as if still in form TFRHHHII BHA115
5 DR KANANGA (GB) (30) 2PU4-6P D
B g Dapper - Crepe de Chine (FR)
11 11-4
Joe Anderson Cartwright, Tootell, Tomkies & Tory
Br Mrs C. M. Bowman
Ben Clarke, Corscombe
TIMEFORM VIEW None too reliable (prone to mistakes over fences) and well held at Lingfield last time after a decent return at Sandown Headgear back on TFRHHHII BHA113
6 SIBERIAN STAR (GB) (9) 425163 D
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sierra (FR)
Mr Mickey Bowen
Br Dr B. Mayoh
10 10-4
Shane Fenelon
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who got off the mark at fourth time of asking for current yard when narrowly taking 6-runner handicap chase at Catterick in January. Very much caught the eye back over hurdles at Warwick 9 days ago and remains of interest back over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA99
2024: LADRONNE (FR) 10 10 10 William Maggs 5-2 (Tjade Collier) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note: NORTHERN POET: Following its run on 27/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Champagnesuperover (IRE), 4-1 Supervisor (IRE), 13-2 Siberian Star (GB), 7-1 The Newest One (IRE), 15-2 Northern Poet (IRE), 8-1 Dr Kananga (GB)
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SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund
£12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs BOB BOB RICARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (2 wins from 26 runners, 8%) runs BOB BOB RICARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOENIGSSTERN trained by N Gifford, Findon, 221 miles.
TOMMY CULLEN has conditions to suit and only had to be pushed out to score comfortably here last month. He can follow up Bob Bob Ricard may give him most to think about
1 BOB BOB RICARD (IRE) (105)
11250P D 7 11-12
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Russian Memories (FR)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr Paul Downing Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for the switch to fences last summer, landing good-ground handicap chases at Ffos Las (16f) and Worcester (20f) Below that level since but is fairly treated if back to form after 105-day absence TFRHHHHI BHA120
2
TOMMY CULLEN (IRE)
(11) 042-251 CD 7 11-7
Ch g Hillstar - Minnie Maguire (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br P. and Mrs B. Kelly
TIMEFORMVIEWSole victory over hurdles came here and opened account at sixth attempt in this sphere when taking 6-runner handicap over C&D (good) 11 days ago. 8lb higher now but another bold bid looks assured. TFRHHHHH BHA115
3 AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) (20) 0-64043
B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE)
5 11-2
Henry Brooke
Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season Creditable couple of efforts to start this campaign but disappointed more recently and last month’s switch to chasing at Plumpton failed to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA110
4
KOENIGSSTERN
B g Anjaal - Trebles (IRE)
(IRE) (38) 36-2214
8 11-2
James Davies
Ham Manor Farms Ltd Nick Gifford, Findon
Br Breda Wall & Timothy Cleary Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winning pointer who landed 2m1f handicap chase at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Below-par fourth at Huntingdon since but could well bounce back with cheekpieces added for first time here. TFRHHHII BHA110
2024: PEEJAYBEE (FR) 8 11 8 James Bowen 15-2 (Peter Bowen) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
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Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Tommy Cullen (IRE), 10-3 Koenigsstern (IRE), 4-1 Bob Bob Ricard (IRE), 6-1 An Bradan Feasa (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.07
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 181YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET EVERY
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Total prize fund £8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (19 wins from 92 runners, 21%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs SERGEANT FURY
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FIERCE WARRIOR trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 167 miles. CLONDAW FAME trained by J Ewart, Langholm, 167 miles.
SHAN’T WAIT has been brought along gradually with handicaps in mind and is bred to appreciate this stiffer test of stamina. He makes fair appeal Shuil Ceoil and Fierce Warrior are feared most.
1
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)
James Bowen
Middleham Park Racing LXXV Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maiden hurdle winner last term but hasn’t made the expected progress in handicaps so far this season However, figures off a handy mark and this drop back in trip may well suit. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2 SERGEANT FURY (IRE) (74) 1330U 5 12-0
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kygo (IRE)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Sergeant
Brendan Powell
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Shane McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful sole outing in points and showed plenty to work on in bumper at Wincanton and hurdles debut at Southwell. Progress rather stalled since, behind when unseating rider at Newbury latest, and opening handicap mark could have been kinder TFRHHIII BHA104
3 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (35) P55541
Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE)
7 11-12
Conor O’Farrell
Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to fences but strong in the market and took advantage of a reduced mark back hurdling at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) last month. Should remain very competitive after a 6lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA102
4 HORSESOMEHARRY (GB) (37) 66-1040
7 11-12
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Henry Brooke
Have A Go Harry Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr S. G. Adams Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with cheekpieces and a different proposition on handicap debut/reappearance when successful at Carlisle (20f) in November More miss than hit since, including here last time, but return to shorter trip may see him in a better light TFRHHHII BHA102
5 SHAN’T WAIT (IRE) (46) 604
B g Shantou (USA) - Aloha Iwanaga (GER)
5 11-11
David Bass
Miss S. Pilkington Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWHas hinted at promise all 3 starts at around 2m over hurdles, latest when fourth of 13 in novice (150/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Rates the type to benefit from this step up in trip, on switch to handicapping, and yard amongst the winners. TFRHHHHH BHA101
6 CLONDAW FAME (IRE) (45) 444//-23 8 11-10
B g Fame And Glory - Aguida (FR) Ryan Mania
Mr N. M. L. Ewart James Ewart, Langholm
Br Parkville Stud Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedfourthin3Irishpointsandhasrunwithpromiseinacoupleofhurdlesstartsthiswinter,latestwhenthirdof11innoviceatNewcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Should appreciate this longer trip and is worth monitoring in market on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA100
7 EILEEN’S ORDERS (IRE) (60) 66333 5 11-10
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Eileen O (IRE) Adam Wedge Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Kenneth Parkhill Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who arrives on back of solid third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, heavy) 60 days ago. Eased 1lb since and warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA100
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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
B g Jet Away - Palmito (IRE)
6 11-8
Jack Quinlan
Mrs J May Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Br Ms Cecily Purcell
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon last spring and left his handicap/yard debut form well behind when finding just one too good at Southwell (20.4f) in December Failed to build on that at Wetherby since, though, and is proving inconsistent TFRHHIII BHA98
9 SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) (83) 510660
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE)
Peak Racing
Br James Coen
8 10-13
Alan Doyle (3)
Jessica Bedi, Yarm
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell Left previous form for present connections behind when scoring at Perth (20.2f) in September but hasn’t made the frame in a handful of starts since TFRHHIII BHA89
2024: VELASCO (IRE) 8 11 10 Nathan Moscrop 5-2 (Susan Corbett) 5 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
FIERCE WARRIOR: Following its run on 24/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 6-1 Shan’t Wait (IRE), 13-2 Fierce Warrior (IRE), Horsesomeharry (GB), 8-1 Clondaw Fame (IRE), 17-2 Sergeant Fury (IRE), Eileen’s Orders (IRE), 22-1 Pottersjetamay (IRE), 25-1 Shantou Lucky (IRE)
FOURTH RACE 3.40
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’
Total prize fund
HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
£10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4465, 2nd £2233, 3rd £1116, 4th £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (16 wins from 97 runners, 16%) runs SKI LODGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Cole (1 win from 2 runners, 50%) runs HAURAKI GULF LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKI LODGE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 176 miles.
None of these can be ruled out but Georgina Nicholls’THANK YOU MA’AM arrives at the top of his game from handicaps so looks the way to go back in maiden company here. Haydock-scorer Ski Lodge has better days ahead of him and rates the main threat,with both Minella Rescue and Hauraki Gulf not discounted either
1
B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)
Mr Simon Boucher
Br S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E. Halley
Jack Hogan (3)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles in 2 3/4m Stratford novice in May. Not discredited under a penalty after 6 nonths off when fourth of 8 at Bangor (23f) in November Much respected after another break TFRHHHHI BHA118
2 SKI LODGE (IRE) (88) 2/21-01 D 6 11-10
B g Gatewood - Ballygill Countess (IRE)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ski Lodge
Br Martin Donnellan
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who got off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere in 10-runner novice at Haydock (24.3f, soft) in December Can do better still Very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 THANK YOU MA’AM (GB) (15) P-22213 D BF 6 11-10
Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pepite Rose (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Falcon’s Line Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDeservedly opened his account in 3m Ascot handicap hurdle in December and backed it up with a very good third of 17 in similar event there 15 days ago when faring best of those ridden up with the pace The form pick back in maiden company. TFRHHHHH BHA127
4 HAURAKI GULF (GB) (29) 22202P
10 11-3
B g Kayf Tara - Leading On Ellis Collier (5) Knowle Racing Stables Limited
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Aiden Murphy Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning chaser but he remains a maiden after 11 runs in this sphere and was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (23.4f) 29 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA121
2024: MARMALADE TIME 5 11 0 Charlie Hammond 9-2 (Mel Rowley) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Thank You Ma’am (GB), 11-4 Hauraki Gulf (GB), 4-1 Minella Rescue (IRE), Ski Lodge (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.15
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
VIRGIN
BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER)
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): D McCain (17 wins from 124 runners, 14%) runs JUST GINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Quinlan (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENTLE FRANK trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 145 miles.
WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF was in the process of going close tried tongue tied until his suspect jumping intervened at Carlisle 2 weeks ago and is worth another chance eased in class In-form pair Jac Jumper and Just Gino are feared most.
1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (81) P22442
6 12-0
B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR) Adam Wedge Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in France who has been holding form well in defeat over fences this year, runner-up in this headgear at Hereford last time Should be in the mix again back from a break TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 GENTLE FRANK (GB) (18) 15/40-P0 CD
Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Himitas (FR)
9 11-13
Lee Edwards
Steel Partners Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br R. W. Russell
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced 9-y-o who was considerately handled when down the field both starts in handicap chases last season but showed little after 14 months off back over hurdles this term TFRHHHII BHA99
3 WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (13) 4-5446F D 11 11-13
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR)
Sean Quinlan
Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful chaser in his prime Lost his way for Phil Kirby but some promise for this yard, including at Carlisle last time (in process of running well in tongue strap when falling 2 out). Eased 1lb so could be worth chancing. TFRHHHHH BHA99
4 JUST
GINO
(FR) (39) 540423
Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Distillee (FR)
Mr T. G. Leslie
Br Mr S. Berger & Mr J. M. Prost Alamartine
6 11-6
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more fitted with a tongue tie/headgear when placed at Catterick last 2 starts and ought to be in the shake-up once more TFRHHHHI BHA92
5 ANOTHER MYSTERY (GB) (288) 1106-02
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Misstree Pitcher
The Code Breakers
8 11-0
James Bowen
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when winning last 2 starts over hurdles (subsequently sold from Lucy Wadham 15,000 gns) First impact for this yard over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter in May. Off since but James Bowen is a positive booking. TFRHHHHI BHA86
6 SCOTTSDALE (GB) (66) 433P5F
D
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - High Praise (USA)
Mr P W O’Mara & Mr P Winks
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
12 10-2
Ellis Collier (5)
Peter Winks, Barnsley
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless over fences and looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA66
2024: PILGRIMS KING (IRE) 8 11 5 James Bowen 11-8 (Peter Bowen) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note: JAC JUMPER: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jac Jumper (FR), 3-1 Just Gino (FR), 7-2 Whoshotthesheriff (IRE), 9-2 Another Mystery (GB), 16-1 Gentle Frank (GB), 80-1 Scottsdale (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.50
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD
THE VIRGIN BET “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH JODAMI SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (16 wins from 97 runners, 16%) runs BLUE SKY DREAMING AND HAY MACLEOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs AT THE OCHE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHEMICAL DAVE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
Little form to go on and Fergal O’Brien’s Time Test gelding ETERNITY ROSE, who catches the eye on paper, is taken to go in at the first time of asking Danger Nap is the only one of 3 with previous experience and can also have a say, with Blue Sky Dreaming and At The Oche also worthy of consideration starting out for good yards.
1 AT THE OCHE (IRE) (-)
Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR)
Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Peter Molony Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam fairly useful maiden hurdler This Ocovango gelding needs considering on his debut TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BLUE SKY DREAMING (GB) (-)
Br g Blue Bresil (FR) - Free Thinking
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
11-2
Tom Cannon
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil gelding Half-brother to fair 3m hurdler Of Course You Can. Much respected newcomer for good yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 CHARLIE
BALOO
(GB) (-)
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Milly Baloo
11-2
Jamie Hamilton
Mr R. W. Metcalfe Tim Easterby, Malton
Br R W. Metcalfe
TIMEFORMVIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam, fairly useful hurdle/chase winner, ia half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner up to 25f) Betty Baloo. Market can guide on his first outing TFRHHHII BHA-
4 CHEMICAL DAVE (GB)
(-)
B g Cracksman - Navajo Charm
SendEmOn Ltd
11-2
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 3-y-o, Cracksman gelding Brother to a winner, and half-brother to smart hurdler Navajo Pass and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Navajo Indy. Dam 11f winner One to consider, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DANGER NAP (IRE) (60)
25
11-2
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mrs Peter Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when second in Ascot bumper and fifth of 16 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham this winter Holds solid claims TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 EMPIRE DAY (IRE) (-)
Ch c Cracksman - Aquatinta (GER)
Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori
11-2
James Davies
Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 7f/7.5f winner Alexej No forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA-
7 ETERNITY ROSE (GB) (-) 11-2
B g Time Test - Cinderella Rose Connor Brace Coln Valley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Coln Valley Stud BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Rose To Fame Dam, useful 2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, is a sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Twelve Roses. Interesting debutant. TFRHHHHH BHA-
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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 GRANITE SANDS (FR) (-)
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Sans Rien (FR)
11-2
Nick Slatter (3)
Adams Cope Graham McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold
Br Mr G. Codre
TIMEFORM VIEW Goliath Du Berlais gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Marble Sands and useful hurdle winner Sandsend Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 HAY MACLEOD (IRE) (-)
B or Br g Maxios - Morning Milan (IRE)
Stephenson, Washbourn & Woodward
11-2
Brendan Powell
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr Michael Dillon Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 3-y-o, Maxios gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Hawk Stone. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Orbys Legend. Makes plenty of appeal on paper but market should prove a good guide with yard also having Blue Sky Dreaming in here TFRHHHII BHA-
10 HEAVEN CAN WAIT (GB) (-)
11-2
B g Postponed (IRE) - Heavenly Scent Jack Quinlan Eventmasters Racing B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br G. B. Partnership Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f-9.5f winner Ends of The Earth. Dam 1 1/4m-15.5f winner in France. Newcomer can’t be totally dismissed TFRHHHII BHA-
11 JEEPSTER (GB) (24) 0
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Shesells Seashells
11-2
Sean Houlihan
The Moore’s Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Smarden Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden 50/1, last of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
12 LOVIS DE SCEAUX (FR) (-) 11-2
Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Elle de Sceaux (FR)
Danny McMenamin
Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip
Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere
TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdle winner up to 23f Gars de Sceaux TFRHHHII BHA-
13 PHINEAS BUNCE (IRE) (87) 4 11-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Keep Face (FR)
Tristan Durrell (3)
Ms M. L. Peterson Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden Fourth of 10 in bumper (11/1) at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) on NH debut 87 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
14 SUPREME SHOT (GB) (-)
11-2
Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Hester Flemen (IRE) Henry Brooke
Fine Claret Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Masterstroke gelding. Dam (c134/h134) 17f-25f hurdle/chase winner TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: MISTER MEGGIT (IRE) 6 11 9 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 8-15 (Jonjo O’Neill) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Danger Nap (IRE), 6-1 Eternity Rose (GB), 7-1 Blue Sky Dreaming (GB), 9-1 Phineas Bunce (IRE), 12-1 Supreme Shot (GB), 14-1 Chemical Dave (GB), 16-1 At The Oche (IRE), Hay MacLeod (IRE), 20-1 Empire Day (IRE), Granite Sands (FR), Heaven Can Wait (GB), 25-1 Charlie Baloo (GB), 33-1 Lovis de Sceaux (FR), 100-1 Jeepster (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE LIVESCORE BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 27th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 8 entries at £100. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) A
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.35 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for novice five 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 28th. 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. 8 entries, 1 at £12 and 7 at £60. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights lowered 2lb. SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.07 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP
HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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 Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier 27 entries at £41. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.40 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £53 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 11 entries at £53. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4465; Second £2233; Third £1116; Fourth £559. (Penalty Value £5827.22)
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. 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. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 23rd 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 11 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 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.50 - THE VIRGIN BET “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for four yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 24th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 28th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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 Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 24 entries at £24. - Closed February 24th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
