EVENING
THU 17 APR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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THURSDAY 17 APRIL
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STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
THOMAS EVETTS (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
MARGARET GROVES, GUY UPTON, MICHAEL WALTON
STARTERS
SOPHIA UPTON
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
EMILY JONES
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CHRIS HILL
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DAVID FREEMAN
VETERINARY SURGEONS
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SHAUN MCKANE
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ANDREA KELLY
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MARTIN HARRIS
BETTING RING MANAGER
DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN
RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SOUTH WEST
PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER/ SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KEVIN HIRE
CLERK OF THE COURSE
TRACEY O’MEARA
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
MARTYN DAVID
No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
TFRHHHHI BHA160
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FIRST RACE 4.37
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£9650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3898, 2nd £1948, 3rd £975, 4th £487, 5th £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs PRINCESS KERI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs JUMBO MILLS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERTIE WOOSTER trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.
It could be significant that the Skelton team are sending JUMBO MILLS chasing following three qualifying runs over the smaller obstacles and the hint should be taken if there is confidence behind this 6-y-o in the betting. The hat-trick seeking Filanderer is a much-respected main danger, while Princess Keri also needs considering on the back of her C&D success and an on-song Lermoos Legend would have a chance, too.
1 LERMOOS LEGEND (GB) (148) 33041P CD 10 12-0
B g Midnight Legend - Absalom’s Girl
Mr Jonathan Martin
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing TIMEFORM VIEWNotched fourth success here (2m, good to soft) in November and it may have been a case of the busy spell catching up with him when pulled up over C&D 10 days later Given a break since and live each-way chance if resuming in good order TFRHHHII BHA105
2 BERTIE WOOSTER (IRE) (30) 556333 D
7 11-12
B or Br g Beat Hollow - Fair Ina (IRE) Brendan Powell
Mrs C. Knowles Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Paramount Farms Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) last spring However, he has yet to trouble the judge in this sphere and is likely again playing for minor place money. TFRHHIII BHA103
3 JUMBO MILLS (FR) (128) 004
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Athinea (FR)
6 11-12
Tristan Durrell (3)
Mr Nick Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Athanase Poulopoulos The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEWHad 3 runs over hurdles (all at 2m) towards end of last year, seemingly taking a step forward when fourth at Uttoxeter on latest start in December It’s interesting that connections have elected to make this quick switch to fences for the 6-y-o’s handicap debut and he’s one to note in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA103
4 FILANDERER (GB) (77) 225-U11 D
9 11-11
B g Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Sean Bowen
Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever to win last 2 starts over fences 3 1/2 months apart, again making all at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) when last seen at the end of January. 5lb rise fair enough and bold show likely as he bids for the hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA102
5 BOSTON JOE (IRE) (12) 012P54 C 9 11-8
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5)
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br T. Horgan William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEWWon a pair of handicap chases here in 2024, the latest in October, and good second in a big-field handicap hurdle at Chepstow the following month. However, he hasn’t put his best foot forward in 3 subsequent starts and his sometimes errant jumping remains a cause for concern. TFRHHHII BHA99
6 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (55) 65/-6634 9 10-13
B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
Jack Tudor
Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Philip Hore Jnr Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler, winner of Hereford handicap off 12lb higher in January 2023, but she has been sparingly campaigned since, failing to threaten in 4 starts since switched to fences. Has undergone a wind op since latest start. Tongue strap applied. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 JIMMYJEROO (GB) (17) 04P6P6 7 10-11
B g Telescope (IRE) - Danarama Ciaran Gethings
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Br Mr & Mrs J. Young Jayplas TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwasn’tdisgracedwhensixth of13inhandicapatWarwick(19f,soft)inDecemberbutmadeadiscouraging start tohischasecareerat Fakenham the following month Again safely held back hurdling last time and sports first-time tongue strap now returned to the larger obstacles. TFRHIIII BHA88
1-2-3: 1.JUMBO
8
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Burkes Lady (IRE)
Conor Ring
IWEC Electrical Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Grangeclare Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom the family of Welsh Grand National winner Potters Corner and improved at the second time of asking over fences when easily accounting for 5 rivals in a C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. 10lb rise tolerable and she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA85
2024:NO CORRESPONDING FIXTURE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
LERMOOS LEGEND: Following its run on 20/11/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Filanderer (GB), 10-3 Princess Keri (IRE), 11-2 Jumbo Mills (FR), 8-1 Boston Joe (IRE), 10-1 Lermoos Legend (GB), 11-1 Bertie Wooster (IRE), 12-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 28-1 Jimmyjeroo (GB)
CHECK YOUR BETTING SLIPS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”.
Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket.
All tickets will remain valid for one month.
SECOND RACE 5.12
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MICKEY BOWEN RACING COMING SOON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund
£11650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4705, 2nd £2352, 3rd £1177, 4th £588, 5th £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs BALKARDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs STRATAGEM
WEIGHTWATCHER: CAP DU NORD won off a handicap mark of 127, his rating is now down 17lb to 110. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PEDLEY WOOD trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles. HOWAYA NOW trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 159 miles.
CAP DU NORD isn’t getting any younger but there were positives to take from his latest effort at Warwick and, having slipped to a very dangerous mark, he could be the answer to this open-looking contest. Consistent hurdler Earth Cry will be a danger to all if his jumping passes the test on his debut in this sphere, while the lightly-raced House of Stories and Pedley Wood also enter calculations
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 KARUMA GREY (GER) (55) 03P-14P C 7 12-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Gestut Kussaburg
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened chase account here (21.5f, heavy) on debut for new yard in December but his 2 subsequent displays have left much to be desired. Now tried in first-time blinkers and tongue strap. Engaged 6.15 here Wednesday. TFRHIIII BHA122
2 EARTH CRY (IRE) (202) 211412 BF 7 12-0
B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Freefourracing (USA)
Mr Anwar Badri
Br Mighty Universe Ltd
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 2 bumpers and won 3 times over hurdles last year Did little wrong when runner-up at Worcester (23f, soft) on latest start in September and he’s very much of interest now tackling the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA120
3 STRATAGEM (FR) (38) 41/44-4P D
Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR)
9 11-13
Mr David Maxwell
Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br O. Triboire & S.C.E.A Ecurie Des Jap
The Fitzdares Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who made all in 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022 but hasn’t got near that level in a handful of subsequent appearances and failed to complete (pulled up) back from almost 10 months off at Stratford TFRHHIII BHA119
4 FANTASTIKAS (FR) (80) 23-P344
B g Davidoff (GER) - Negresse de Cuta (FR)
Imperial Racing Partnership
10 11-11
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr R. Van Haaren & Mr E. Van Haaren Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing sequence and while a reproduction of his Uttoxeter third in December would give him a chance, he has checked out rather tamely both starts since TFRHHIII BHA117
5 PEEJAYBEE (FR) (21) 3242P6 D
Ch g Ballingarry (IRE) - Playa du Charmil (FR)
Martin Gowing and Paul Booker
Br SCEA Ecurie Brindor & SCEA Du Claux
9 11-10
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when landing a Perth handicap in September Largely performed well in defeat since but form has nosedived the last twice and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA116
6 PEDLEY WOOD (IRE) (61) 25-511P BF
B g Westerner - Rosin de Beau (IRE)
8 11-6
Brendan Powell
Messenger Family and John Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br T. Hanley Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressive 8-y-owhoadded tohis tally back at2 1/2mat Wincanton onBoxingDayandenhancedhis alreadyimpressivestrikeoverfences when following up back there (25f, heavy) in January. Ran a shocker in hat-trick bid at the same course last time but claims here if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA112
7 DON ALVARO (GB) (61) 4115/-PP 9 11-6
TIMEFORM VIEWNON RUNNER TFRHIIII BHA112 (61) ) )
B g Muhtathir - New Destiny (FR) NON RUNNER
Moger & Woodhouse Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Dominic J. Burke Morson Group
NON-RUNNER
1-2-3: 1.CAP DU NORD (FR) 2.EARTH CRY (IRE) 3.HOUSE OF STORIES (IRE)
8
BALKARDY (FR) (27) 5300F4 C D
Ch g Balko (FR) - Kalimnos (FR)
8 11-4
Isabel Williams (3)
Mr W. J. Evans Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr Hugo Merienne & Mr Yann Hamon Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’sbeenastrugglesincehisnarrowreappearancesuccessatStratfordinOctoberbutwasintheprocessofputtinginagoodshiftwhenexiting 2 out at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) in February. Not disgraced over this C&D since but others make more appeal all the same TFRHHIII BHA110
9 CAP DU NORD (FR) (39) 045PP4 D 12 11-4
Br g Voix du Nord (FR) - Qualite Controlee (FR)
The Can’t Say No Partnership
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice in 2024 and while he was out of sorts during the autumn/winter, there were clear signs of a revival with cheekpieces refitted (on again here) when fourth of 7 at Warwick (29.2f, good to soft) last time Down another 2lb and he’s one to be interested in TFRHHHHH BHA110
10
HOWAYA
NOW (IRE) (42) 421-465
B g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE)
Mr S. Cross
7 11-3
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Steven Vaughan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkin5-runnernovicehurdleatExeter(21.6f,heavy)lastspringandfaireffortsin2ofhis3startsswitchedtohandicapssince,mostrecently coming home fifth of 10 following a wind op at Wincanton. Failed to complete sole previous start in this sphere, which has to be a concern. TFRHHIII BHA109
11
PHANTOM GETAWAY
(IRE) (67) PP-2P34 CD 8 11-3
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Belle Provence (FR)
The P G Tipsters
Br Coppice Farm & Cleaboy Stud
Ciaran Gethings
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWWinning Irish pointer/hurdler. No show 3 starts over fences last term but has performed well on 2 of his 4 runs in handicap chases this time round, particularly when third at Newbury (3m, good to soft) on penultimate start. Failed to fire next time and more severe headgear now tried. TFRHHIII BHA109
12 HOUSE OF STORIES (IRE) (40) 1//21P-P2 D 9 11-1
B or Br g Presenting - Liss Aris (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5) Conyers, O’Reilly, Clerkson, Zeffman.
Br Ciara Flynn
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowasawardedaChepstowmaidenhurdleinJanuary2024.Pulleduponreturn/chasedebutatChepstowinFebruarybutwentwithmore encouragement when runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Hereford (25.2f, good) next time and he’s open to improvement in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Visor worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12. Stewards Note:
PEDLEY WOOD: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Earth Cry (IRE), 11-2 House of Stories (IRE), 13-2 Cap du Nord (FR), 7-1 Pedley Wood (IRE), 10-1 Phantom Getaway (IRE), 11-1 Peejaybee (FR), 12-1 Fantastikas (FR), Howaya Now (IRE), 22-1 Stratagem (FR), Balkardy (FR), 33-1 Karuma Grey (GER)
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THIRD RACE 5.45
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE REMEMBERING NOEL GASKIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £9650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3898, 2nd £1948, 3rd £975, 4th £487, 5th £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs JUKEBOX JOKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs DELGANY DEADLINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLENGOLLY trained by B Aprahamian, Towcester, 191 miles.
JUKEBOX JOKER has been much shorter in the betting on his last two outings and showed enough on his penultimate run to suggest he may be capable of defying this sort of mark following a break Drash On Ruby is capable of running a big race if she can brush up on her jumping, while Glengolly is one to consider from his falling handicap mark. Delgany Deadline is worth a market check on handicap debut
1
DRASH ON RUBY (GB) (42) 2/-0332F BF
9 12-0
B m Passing Glance - So Long Rex Dingle
Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mrs C. C. Scott Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter17runsunderRulesbutconfirmedherstaminafor3mwhenanexcellentsecondatTauntoninFebruary.Doeshaveatendency to make mistakes, as proved costly when falling 3 out in first time cheekpieces (retained) at Wetherby Chance if none the worse for that TFRHHHHI BHA97
2
IRON HEART
(GB) (17) P55645
B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi
8 11-13
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr Vernon Phillips Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br The Kiyoshi Partnership Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWShaped better back over hurdles (after 4 months off) when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good) but failed to build on that when well-held at Wincanton last month. Needs more to capitalise on falling handicap mark TFRHHHII BHA96
3
BOSKILL
BORDEN
(IRE) (7) 360004
6 11-11
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Aweebounce (IRE) Sean Bowen
Toni, Dai & Griffiths
Br Pat McCarthy
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWJust the one win from 11 starts over hurdles in Ireland and while he showed a bit more on his most recent start for this yard (with cheekpieces refitted), he didn’t shape like an obvious winner in waiting Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA94 (-2)
4 LES’S
JERSEY ROYAL
(IRE) (38) 500026
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Milano Glen (IRE)
Mr Les de la Haye
6 11-3
Callum Pritchard (5)
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Gareth Metcalfe Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden found things happening too quickly at Stratford last month. Now tried in headgear for this step up in trip and while return to more galloping track should suit, he still has a bit to find TFRHHHII BHA86
5 ORANGE DIAMOND (FR) (40) PPFP-5P 7 11-0
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Orange Bitter (FR)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
Br Mr Jean-Charles Haimet et al
Ned Fox (3)
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and while there was a brief hint of promise back in headgear at Hereford (25.5f) last time (failed to stay longer trip), it’s difficult to be confident about his chance back down in distance TFRHHIII BHA83
6 QUICKBUCK (IRE) (27) 0P-PP00 C
8 11-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Miss Imogen Mathias (7)
Miss I. Mathias Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Philip Hore Jnr
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler at his best but has completely lost his way, offering little at Ffos Las last month. Easy to oppose. TFRHIIII BHA83
7 GLENGOLLY (GB) (31) 56-5UP5 6 11-0
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tsarinova Gavin Sheehan
Miss S. Pilkington Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCreditablefirststartforthisyardbuthasfailedtomatchthatforminthreesubsequentruns,latestincheekpieces(retained)whenfifthof9inhandicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Now 5lb lower than when he joined current stable and cannot be totally dismissed TFRHHHHI BHA83
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) (42)
31-22PU D
B m Milan - Ma Furie (FR)
Fighting Chance Syndicate
Br Jonathan Whymark
7 10-13
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Found one too good in her first couple of starts this season (shaped like a stayer) and appeared to be back in form latest, yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out at Fontwell (25.8f) last time Merits consideration TFRHHHHI BHA82
9 JUKEBOX JOKER
(IRE) (67) 060440 BF 5 10-10
B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tudor Glyn (IRE)
Baytree
Br Ms M. Russell
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced hurdler took a step forward when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) in January. Failed to justify support when disappointing at Chepstow the following month but has been given time to get over that Worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA79
10 DELGANY
DEADLINE
(GB) (55) 065 5 10-9
Gr or Ro g Blue Bresil (FR) - New Bridge (FR)
Charles And Rachel Wilson
Br Charles Wilson
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped as though he would be one for low-grade handicaps and is one to note in the betting upped in trip on handicap debut for a title-chasing yard TFRHHHHI BHA78
11 THE WIRE FLYER (GB) (7)
P/-PP4P5 C
B g Champs Elysees - Good Morning Star (IRE)
Aled Evans & Tommy Williams
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd
10 10-2
Elizabeth Gale (7)
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on four of his last six starts and is hard to recommend from 1lb out of the handicap TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
JUKEBOX JOKER: Following its run on 9/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to be stiff in front.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Drash On Ruby (GB), 11-2 Jukebox Joker (IRE), 6-1 Les’s Jersey Royal (IRE), Tuscan Rose (IRE), 17-2 Glengolly (GB), 9-1 Delgany Deadline (GB), 14-1 Boskill Borden (IRE), 16-1 Iron Heart (GB), 33-1 Orange Diamond (FR), The Wire Flyer (GB), 50-1 Quickbuck (IRE)
To find
FOURTH RACE 6.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MERCHED Y MOR MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4928, 2nd £2463, 3rd £1232, 4th £616, 5th £307. (Penalty Value £6442.82)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs LINDEN LANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs RONNIES RULES LONGEST TRAVELLER: OURBROWNEYEDGIRL trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 170 miles.
A few with chances but Jamie Snowden’s fairly useful JACKSTELL looks the way to go following a good Ascot second on the back of wind surgery. Flirtatious Girl is a player if retaining ability after 2 years off. Olly Murphy’s newcomer Kenzoko is worth monitoring in the betting and also enters calculations along with Linden Lane and White Noise
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 ALL WELL AND GOOD (GB) (20) 2120 D BF 5 11-5
B g Mukhadram - World of Good Beau Morgan (5)
Mr Gary Allsopp
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Aiden Murphy Allsopp & Allsopp
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 6/5, tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, good) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Needs to build on it.
2 AMAZING CLENI (FR) (49) 460
Gr g Balko (FR) - Cleni River (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-5
Jack Hogan (3) May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 49 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BERKENSHTAAAP (IRE) (49) 153
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Vivi’s Charis (IRE)
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
5 11-5
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Drombeg Stud Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer and he posted a good third of 6 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 9/2) 49 days ago. Goes over hurdles now and merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HIGH TEA (IRE) (61) 53-0F1
B g Mount Nelson - Thanks For Tea (IRE)
6 11-5
Nathan Andrews (10) Park View
Br Edmond Kent
TIMEFORMVIEW
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
€42,000 foal: €30,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding Dam, fairly useful 19f-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3 1/4m), sister to fair hurdle winner/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Teochew Points winner so needs considering on his hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 JACKSTELL (FR) (18) 33-1232 BF
6 11-5
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Prestelle (FR) Gavin Sheehan
Value Racing - Jackstell Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mme Isabelle de Saint Anthost BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWDebut bumper winner in Ireland for Emmet Mullins Quick to show fairly useful form in this sphere, undergoing breathing surgery before a good second of 4 in novice hurdle at Ascot (19.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago. The form pick TFRHHHHH BHA112
6 KENZOKO (FR) (354) 0
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Chakina (FR)
5 11-5
Brendan Powell
Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Karine Perreau Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEW€105,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Brother to French 2 1/4m chase winner Joyeux Coco. Dam 19f hurdle winner in France Unplaced sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) but considered now hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 LINDEN LANE (IRE) (34) F-UPF3
5 11-5
B g Linda’s Lad - Fortune Favours (IRE) Conor Ring Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Carla Collins
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging third of 7 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft, 14/1) on NH debut 34 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.JACKSTELL (FR) 2.FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE) 3.KENZOKO (FR)
8
LITTLE LEDGEND (IRE) (75) 4-32 BF
B g Yeats (IRE) - Nicat’s Benefit (IRE)
Gracehill UK & Partners
5 11-5
Lewis Stones (3)
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Thomas Keating Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up in bumpers at Ascot and Wetherby, conceding first run on latter occasion. Much respected on his hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
9
RONNIES RULES (IRE) (181) 1111UU D
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Greatrisc (IRE)
Mr N Sutton and Mr Eddie Benson
6 11-5
Mr Ben Sutton (5)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs Violet Pollard Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who won all 3 starts in bumpers (fairly useful form) at Stratford for his leading yard last summer Inauspicious start to hurdling career when unseating early both starts in October. Likely his top yard has done plenty of work on his jumping since TFRHHHII BHA-
10 DELLAHAY (GB) (40) 050 5 10-12
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Cooling
Miss Courtney Carter
Robert Dunne
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Sarah Carter William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in a trio of bumpers, only seventh of 12 at Hereford (16.2f, good, 12/1) 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with more required. TFRHHIII BHA-
11
FLIRTATIOUS GIRL (IRE) (762)
21/46/52/- D
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE)
Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars
Br Another Gaye Syndicate
9 10-12
Ciaran Gethings
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWListed bumper winner who ran well following a wind op/fitted with tongue tie when second in 2m Doncaster mares’ maiden when last seen in March 2023. Could be the pick of yard’s 4 if retaining ability TFRHHHHI BHA-
12
OURBROWNEYEDGIRL (IRE) (68) 020
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Hello Sweetie
Woodhayes racing club
6 10-12
Sean Houlihan
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br S. Collins Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in Exeter bumper but just eighth of 13 in similar company at Warwick (16f, soft) 68 days ago. More required on her hurdles debut
13 WHITE NOISE (IRE) (74) 2
Br m Kingston Hill - Sounds Poetic (IRE)
Mr J. Perriss
Br John & Jimmy Lawler
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 10-12
Harry Bannister
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW £25,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill mare Runner-up in an Irish point in February so she’s not discounted now going hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
14
ADAAY DANCING (GB) (38) 006
B f Adaay (IRE) - Dancing Storm
The Adaay Dancing Partnership
4 10-4
Ben Godfrey
Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Br M. Harris Planos Holidays
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled very hard when sixth of 9 in juvenile at Taunton (16.5f, good, 200/1) on hurdles bow 38 days ago. Needs to settle better TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn by No. 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jackstell (FR), 7-1 Ronnies Rules (IRE), 10-1 All Well And Good (GB), Berkenshtaaap (IRE), 11-1 Kenzoko (FR), Little Ledgend (IRE), 12-1 Flirtatious Girl (IRE), White Noise (IRE), 18-1 High Tea (IRE), 22-1 Linden Lane (IRE), 66-1 Amazing Cleni (FR), Dellahay (GB), Ourbrowneyedgirl (IRE), 100-1 Adaay Dancing (GB)
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite.
D - Distance Winner.
C - Course Winner
d - Disqualified.
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £11650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4705, 2nd £2352, 3rd £1177, 4th £588, 5th £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs KLIC BOUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs GOBLET OF FIRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANOTHER FINE MESS trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 164 miles.
The unexposed INDEEVAR BLEU was third behind two subsequent winners when last seen and he may be open to improvement on his first outing following wind surgery. Klic Boum shapes like a stayer at this trip and will be better suited by this track having found Stratford too sharp last time, while Goblet of Fire cannot be discounted back down in grade
1.INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) 2.KLIC BOUM (FR) 3.GOBLET OF FIRE
1 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (58) 116534 D 10 12-2
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE)
Susie & Bob Frosell
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWReappearedfromlengthyabsenceasgoodasever,recordingback-to-backwinsatFontwellinSeptember/Octoberandhasbeenrunning creditably in a higher grade than this since the turn of the year Now only 2lb above latest winning mark. Claims down in class. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) (108) 1/4-13 D BF 7 12-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ardissone (FR)
Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAbove-average bumper performer who confirmed hurdles debut promise when winning on the bridle in a Leicester novice (15.5f, heavy) prior to finishing third at Haydock later that month (first two won next time). Worth another chance on the back of a breathing operation. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3 LASS DE LA BLAIRIE (FR) (63) 1-6U
Ch g Barastraight - Green Away (FR)
5 11-10
Ned Fox (3)
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Mr Mickael Perdrielle Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a newcomers ’ hurdle at Pau (17.5f, soft) in December 2023 Last of 6 on Haydock yard debut at the end of 2024 but seemed to be running well when unseating 2 out in Sandown handicap since Remains unexposed TFRHHHII BHA116
4 GOBLET OF FIRE
(GB) (166) 414-413 D
5 11-8
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - War No More (USA) Freddie Gordon (3)
Mrs Angelica Spence Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mike Spence Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive on Flat for this yard and got back on the up in this sphere when comfortably landing 9-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) last October. Likely found the race coming to soon when third in a Class 3 at Wetherby only 10 days on from that. Respected returning from a break TFRHHHHI BHA114
5 SILENT REVOLUTION (IRE) (99) 30-62P4 D 9 11-6
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Watson River (IRE)
Jack Tudor
Mr Chris Williams Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br D. Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-time useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls but has become disappointing over hurdles and fences. Fared no better on debut for this yard in January and has questions to answer now TFRHHIII BHA112
6 ANOTHER FINE
MESS
(IRE) (55) 406-4F1 D
6 10-13
Gr g Mount Nelson - Miss Blueyes (IRE) Bryan Carver
Mrs Helen L. Stoneman Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br T. Boylan Stoneman Engineering
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on promise shown on final qualifying run when off the mark on first completed handicap start at Warwick (2m) last time, showing much improved form Lightly-raced sort may need to progress further now upped in grade. TFRHHHII BHA105
7 KLIC BOUM (FR) (38) 000533 5 10-8
Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ula de Mai (FR) Isabel Williams (3) BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Jerome Delaunay & Jean-Yves Touzaint
TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye in maiden/novice hurdles and similar story in handicaps. Shaped encouragingly when finding 2 miles around Stratford too sharp last month. Return to a more galloping track should suit. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA100
1-2-3:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note:
KLIC BOUM: Following its run on 10/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Indeevar Bleu (FR), 4-1 Goblet of Fire (GB), 7-1 Klic Boum (FR), 15-2 Another Fine Mess (IRE), 8-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 9-1 Lass de La Blairie (FR), 33-1 Silent Revolution (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.15
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3150, 2nd £1575, 3rd £788, 4th £394, 5th £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (14 wins from 39 runners, 36%) runs NECRONAUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs NECRONAUT
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEE YOU AGAIN trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 170 miles.
NECRONAUT shaped with plenty of encouragement amidst greenness when runner-up on bumper debut atWincanton back in January and, representing a stable with an excellent record in this sphere, he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better. Debut scorer Harbour Island rates a big threat under a penalty, with newcomer Peter’s Last Deal worth a second look
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 HARBOUR ISLAND (FR) (111) 1 D 6 11-10
B g Ultra (IRE) - Saroushka (FR)
Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Jedburgh Stud Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited TIMEFORMVIEWUltra gelding who hails from a useful jumping family and he looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a 12-runner Wetherby bumper (2m, soft) in December Looked value for extra then and he’s one to consider again under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 ISLAND BRIDGE (IRE) (70) 2-10
5 11-3
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Elephant Island (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Pat O’Donovan Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 purchase who was successful on second outing in points Never involved in steadily-run affair when tenth of 12 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f) in February but in good hands and he’s surely capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KING SACRE (FR) (22) 4
5 11-3
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Lorcan Murtagh
Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br G. Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWBathyrhon gelding Fitted with a hood, was green and raced in snatches when well-beaten fourth of 6 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f) 22 days ago. Best watched on the back of that with headgear discarded TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MOON OVER AMERICA
(IRE) (346) 1
B g Sea Moon - Academy Miss (IRE)
5 11-3
James Turner (5) Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Tom Radley Options Energy Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o: £80,000 4-y-o, Sea Moon gelding Half-brother to 2 point winners and fair hurdler Police Academy. Game winner sole start in Irish points (May 2024) and respected on Rules debut for good stable TFRHHHII BHA-
5 NECRONAUT (GB) (91) 2 BF
5 11-3
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Potters Den (IRE) Freddie Gingell
Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW£200,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding Tended to go in snatches but that didn’t stop him shaping with plenty of encouragement when second in 12-runner bumper at Wincanton (15.2f) in January. A repeat should see him firmly in the mix. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 RAP SOUL (FR) (158) 2 6 11-3
B g Kamsin (GER) - Natacha Hilda (FR) Harry Bannister
The Soul Searchers Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr Olivier Tricot R W Armstrong Group Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Kamsin gelding Dam, made frame both starts over hurdles in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (17f winner) Bathilde Runner-up in Irish point (Nov 2024) but yard only 2-40 with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons. Had wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SEE YOU AGAIN (GB) (-) 5 11-3
B g Telescope (IRE) - A Star In My Eye (IRE) Lucy Gardner
Mr D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br D V Gardner Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam, 9f-12.4f winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) Bobs Pride. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.NECRONAUT
8
ZAMEK (FR) (-)
Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Zanatiya (FR)
Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
5 11-3
NON RUNNER
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br S.C Ecurie Altima Morson Group
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEWNON RUNNER TFRHHHII BHA-
9 FIGHT MY FIRE (IRE) (64) 6
B g Vadamos (FR) - Truly Magnificent (USA)
The Colin Tizzard Racing Club
4 10-9
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Declan Donohoe Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Vadamos gelding who merely hinted at ability when sixth of 8 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 64 days ago. Best watched on that evidence TFRHHIII BHA-
10 PETER’S LAST DEAL (FR) (64) 3
B g Walzertakt (GER) - Taradissima Has (FR)
4 10-9
Caoilin Quinn Lady Gibbings
Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWalzertakt gelding who caught the eye with his move into contention when third of 8 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f) in February. Entitled to improve from that initial effort and no surprise to see this 4-y-o thereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
FIGHT MY FIRE: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Necronaut (GB), 7-2 Harbour Island (FR), 6-1 Peter’s Last Deal (FR), 7-1 Moon Over America (IRE), 14-1 Island Bridge (IRE), 18-1 Rap Soul (FR), 25-1 Fight My Fire (IRE), 28-1 King Sacre (FR), 40-1 See You Again (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 7.45
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3150, 2nd £1575, 3rd £788, 4th £394, 5th £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (22 wins from 114 runners, 19%) runs ETON MES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs KINGS CHAMPION LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPANISH DANCER trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 159 miles.
THE BLUE ROOM has gone with plenty of promise to make the frame in bumpers a couple of months apart and Olly Murphy’s 5-y-o is fancied to make a bold bid to make it third time lucky. Paul Nicholls’newcomer Kings Champion and Jaffa Cake look a couple of the likelier dangers in the finale.
colours no horse age st lb
1 IDAHO BRIDGE (IRE) (23) 66
Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Quivvy Bridge (IRE)
5 11-3
Sean Houlihan
Johnson White Racing - Idaho Bridge Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Brendan and Mary Fitzpatrick Teresa Davis Sporting Artist TIMEFORM VIEWIdaho gelding who was too keen to last out on bumper debut at Exeter and could only run to a similar level equipped with a hood when sixth of 8 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good) 23 days ago. May do better further down the line TFRHHHII BHA-
2 JAFFA CAKE (IRE) (34)
2 BF
5 11-3
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5)
Mr Steve Ashley Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr J. P. Dwan Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWOrder Of St George gelding who very much had the run of the race when second of 7 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f) 5 weeks ago. Still, he’s in good hands and certainly not discounted with his rider taking off a valuable 5lb TFRHHHII BHA-
3 KINGS CHAMPION (FR) (-)
Bl g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Joly Nelsa (FR)
Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
5 11-3
Freddie Gingell
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Jacques Cypres Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEW
€175,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser in France Gage de Reussite and fairly useful hurdler/ chase winner in France Just Nelsa Leading stable 9-43 with their bumper representatives this term and he’s one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 NAME ME NICELY (IRE) (403)
3-
5 11-3
Gr g Kingston Hill - Presenting Melody (IRE) Ciaran Gethings
Nicely Does It
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Joe Kenny Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW€11,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Wolfburg Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Theme Tune Third in Irish point (Mar 2024). Betting can prove a useful guide on bumper debut TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SPANISH DANCER (FR)
(146) 4
Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Aurore Celtique (FR)
The Make It So Partnership
6 11-3
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind surgery ahead of debut and shaped like a stayer when plugging on for fourth of 13 in bumper at Chepstow (2m, good) in November Improvement not out of the question back from 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THE BLUE ROOM (IRE) (55) 2-24 5 11-3
Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Saintly Lady (IRE)
Sean Bowen Bective Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Tom Devereux
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and bright start under Rules, runner-up at Aintree in December prior to again making the frame when length fourth of 11 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f) 55 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 ETON MES (IRE) (106) 3 4 10-9
B g Expert Eye - Tutti Frutti Jack Tudor
South West Rail Solutions Limited
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Morera Partnership W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat-bred gelding who ran to a fair level when third of 8 in maiden bumper at Exeter (16.7f) on New Year’s Day. Has since switched yards and improvement distinctly possible with that run under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.THE BLUE ROOM (IRE) 2.KINGS CHAMPION (FR) 3.JAFFA CAKE (IRE)
KIND INTENTION (GB) (46) 25
B g Dartmouth - Ask Catkin (IRE)
Mrs C. Antcliff
4 10-9
Caoilin Quinn
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Catherine Antcliff Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered plenty to work on when second on bumper debut at Doncaster (16.6f) in January and similar form without threatening for win purposes when keeping on fifth at Huntingdon (15.8f) on latest outing 46 days ago. Each-way possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 NOT WITHOUT DANGER (IRE) (-)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR)
Mr Anthony R.Hunt
4 10-9
Robert Dunne
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Cyril O’Hara Solstice
TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Shear Rock and fair hurdler Clear The Clouds, stays 2 3/4m Yard 0-8 with their runners in this sphere this season TFRHHHII BHA-
10 PASSAGE DU MAURE (FR) (-)
B g Rail Link - Tourtour (FR)
Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms
4 10-9
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br S.A.S. Ecurie X Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 yearling, Rail Link gelding Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat in France, including Toutelusive. Dam French hurdler/chaser (15f-17f winner) TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3, 9, 10. Stewards Note:
IDAHO BRIDGE: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Blue Room (IRE), 7-2 Kings Champion (FR), 6-1 Jaffa Cake (IRE), 10-1 Spanish Dancer (FR), 12-1 Name Me Nicely (IRE), Eton Mes (IRE), 14-1 Kind Intention (GB), 18-1 Idaho Bridge (IRE), 28-1 Not Without Danger (IRE), 40-1 Passage du Maure (FR)
BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.37 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2344, the third £1172, the fourth £586 and the fifth £292. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £48. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.12 - THE MICKEY BOWEN RACING COMING SOON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6152 to the winning horse The second to receive £2830, the third £1415, the fourth £708 and the fifth £353. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries at £57. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4705; Second £2352; Third £1177; Fourth £588; Fifth £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.45 - THE REMEMBERING NOEL GASKIN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2344, the third £1172, the fourth £586 and the fifth £292. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £48. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487; Fifth £243. (Penalty Value £5096.16) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.15 - THE MERCHED Y MOR MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6442 to the winning horse The second to receive £2964, the third £1482, the fourth £741 and the fifth £369. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £61 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 30 entries at £61. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4928; Second £2463; Third £1232; Fourth £616; Fifth £307. (Penalty Value £6442.82)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.45 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6152 to the winning horse The second to receive £2830, the third £1415, the fourth £708 and the fifth £353. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £57. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4705; Second £2352; Third £1177; Fourth £588; Fifth £294. (Penalty Value £6152.36)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.15 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4119 to the winning horse The second to receive £1895, the third £947, the fourth £474 and the fifth £236. for four, five and six 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, April 12th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares 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. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 23 entries at £39. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3150; Second £1575; Third £788; Fourth £394; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 7.45 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4119 to the winning horse The second to receive £1895, the third £947, the fourth £474 and the fifth £236. for four, five and six 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, April 12th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares 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. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £39. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3150; Second £1575; Third £788; Fourth £394; Fifth £197. (Penalty Value £4119.18) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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