IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment
In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race –50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
• No refunds will be made on the day of racing
• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting
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Admission Policy
• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person
• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.
• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)
• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons.
• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.
Evacuation
Procedures
If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions. It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;
• Take your belongings with you.
• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.
Glasses & Bottles
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish Horse & Jockey Welfare at Ffos Las
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
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TURF SERVICES
THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
THOMAS EVETTS (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair), MARGARET GROVES, SIMON KIRK, GUY UPTON
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
CHRIS HILL
VETERINARY OFFICER
JESSICA RAINBOW
VETERINARY SURGEONS
JOHN EDWARDS
HOLLY THOMAS
GRAHAM FOWKE
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr KATY GUY
Dr TIM TILSLEY
Dr DAVID LEE
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN
STEVE FOX
ANDREA KELLY
COMMENTATOR
IAN BARTLETT
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
FIRST RACE 1.55
TWO MILES ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (2M 5F 192YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE TURF SERVICES
MAIDEN HURDLE
Total prize fund
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 384 runners, 10%) runs NIL VERT & WOODYTHEWOODPECKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs NIL VERT & WOODYTHEWOODPECKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: PYLEIGH MASTER trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 151 miles.
MOUNTAIN MIKE confirmed the positives of his bumper debut second in the spring when filling the same spot on hurdles bow here (20f) 26 days ago and, with further progress in the offing now upped further in trip, he shades the vote to come out on top. Paul Nicholls’ representative Wicked Thoughts and Libre de Choeur are others fancied to be in the shake up
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Lucky Island (IRE)
El Jefe
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Patrick Doyle Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning Irish pointer. No great shakes in bumpers but showed an aptitude for hurdling when second in 12-runner novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.8f) in December Appeals as the type who will be suited by this increase in trip TFRHHHII BHA-
2 FAT FACED COLUMBO (IRE) (88) P2 5 11-6
B g Mahler - Cesana (IRE)
Just One More Thing
Micheal Nolan
Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren
Br Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Pontispool Equine Sports Centre
TIMEFORM VIEW€22,000 3-y-o, €20,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Tough Trade and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Grand Turina Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Nov 10). Market should guide on Rules/hurdles bow. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FERANDO
(IRE) (69) P
Br g Westerner - At The Top (FR)
5 11-6
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €90,000 as a 3-y-o but proved weak in betting and ultimately showed little when pulled up in a Newbury maiden hurdle for Nicky Henderson in November Looks best watched on the back of that and since switched yards. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR)
(56) 3-3
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Libre Lady
5 11-6
Richard Patrick
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Haras de Nonant Le Pin & M-F Corbiere Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished third on sole start in points and posted a fairly promising first effort under Rules when third in 21f novice hurdle (16/1) at Warwick 8 weeks ago. Entitled to progress and considered TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
MOUNTAIN MIKE
(IRE) (26) 3-22
B g Mount Nelson - First Katoune (FR)
6 11-6
Luke Scott (5)
Off The Clock Partners & Partner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Paddy Kennedy Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed encouragement when second only start in bumpers and, following 8 months off, again shaped well when second of 10 in a maiden hurdle here (20f) 26 days ago, headed run-in but staying on Open to improvement with his stamina now tested further. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 NIL VERT (FR) (-)
5 11-6
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nid d’Amour (FR) Conor Ring
Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding Half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Nest Love One to note in the betting for clues on debut with yard also responsible for Woodythewoodpecker TFRHHIII BHA-
7 PINK EYED PANCHO (GB) (29) 03-0P 5 11-6
B g Ask - Poacher’s Paddy (IRE) Liam Harrison
Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend
Br Mr David Brace and Mr Neil Poacher Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a point bumper but offered little in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut in May and similar story starting out over hurdles at Taunton last month, jumping ponderously and pulled up before 4 out. Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3:
8
POETE ARDENT (FR) (22) P0
B g Estejo (GER) - Polyandry (IRE)
5 11-6
Sean Houlihan
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br E.A.R.L Haras Des Tartasse Et al Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months TFRHIIII BHA-
9 PYLEIGH MASTER (GB)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pyleigh Lady
(24) 13-5
6 11-6
Miss Ella Herbison (7)
Mr R. C. Pudd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mrs H. Pudd Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint bumper winner who offered something to work on sent hurdling after 9 months off when fifth of 14 in an Exeter maiden (16.7f) 24 days ago. Up in trip and could do with learning to settle (also pulled hard in bumper when trained by owner) TFRHHIII BHA-
10
WICKED THOUGHTS (IRE) (69) 1/312-2F BF 6 11-6
Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)
Harry Cobden
Mrs L. Maclennan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Thomas Norris Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWWide-margin winner of sole point and also landed a Musselburgh bumper last winter. Runner-up at short odds on hurdles bow at Southwell (24.3f) in October and looked set to fill same spot prior to falling 2 out at Doncaster (20.8f) a month later Remains with potential back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA-
11 WOODYTHEWOODPECKER (IRE) (26) 45 5 11-6
B g Doyen (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE)
Adam Wedge
Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs A. Darragh Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBred to be a stayer and shaped in kind when fourth on bumper debut at Southwell (15.8f) in May. Similarly never figured when fifth of 7 on return in a bumper here 26 days ago but this increase in trip promises to suit now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note: PINK EYED PANCHO: Following its run on 8/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mountain Mike (IRE), 11-4 Wicked Thoughts (IRE), 4-1 Libre de Choeur (FR), 10-1 Clearisthewater (IRE), 16-1 Fat Faced Columbo (IRE), 22-1 Pyleigh Master (GB), 33-1 Woodythewoodpecker (IRE), 50-1 Ferando (IRE), Nil Vert (FR), 100-1 Poete Ardent (FR), 150-1 Pink Eyed Pancho (GB)
SCHEME
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOOKMAKERS
Both on and off the course are helping to pay for the improvement of racing through the Levy Fund GREAT BRITISH BONUS
by the HBLB.
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
SECOND RACE 2.30
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE TURF SERVICES EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF MARES’ NH NOVICES’ HURDLE SERIES QUALIFER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 384 runners, 10%) runs FOLLOWANGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs FOLLOWANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUNSET MARQUESA trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.
CLOTILDA opened her account at the first time of asking for Paul Nicholls at Huntingdon in December, form boosted by the runner-up winning his next start, so she is worth forgiving a lesser effort last time given the level she had run to in France. The 4-y-o is preferred to Sunset Marquesa, who could also bounce back given her previous promise
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 COME ON NIA (GB) (37) 0-11022 CD
B m Telescope (IRE) - Call Me A Star
6 11-12
Jay Tidball (5)
Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br D. and Mrs Holmes Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedaway fromthemudwhenwinningback-to-back handicaps early inthecurrentcampaignand,makingthirdstartback fromher summer break, was a good second in mares’ novice at Warwick (21f, soft) in December Will need to find more again, though TFRHHIII BHA108
2 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (40) 433-216
6 11-7
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) Brendan Powell
The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who improved from hurdling debut when successful in mares ’ maiden at Wincanton in November Lesser effort when sixth in handicap at Newbury 40 days ago, but she’s worth another chance to build on promise of her first 2 starts over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA112
3 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (26) 32-U325 CD
7 11-0
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams (3)
W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winnerwhoisyet to score over hurdlesbut wasplacedagainwhen runner-upinmares’ handicapatthiscourse (23.9f, heavy) in December Rare below-par effort in maiden here (20f) last time, though she appeals as the type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA108
4 CLOTILDA (FR) (38) 422314 D
4 10-9
Gr f Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Goldflake (FR) Harry Cobden
Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Henri Devin Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWFair juvenile hurdler in France who a winning start for Paul Nicholls at Huntingdon in December Wasn’t able to build on that effort when fourth of 9 at Taunton 3 weeks later, but she remains capable of better given her French form Major player TFRHHHHH BHA122 DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Clotilda (FR), 3-1 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 9-2 Followango (IRE), 6-1 Come On Nia (GB)
GREAT BRITISH 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.
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THIRD RACE 3.05
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE 3A’S LEISURE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 384 runners, 10%) runs BLACKACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs BLACKACRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALL UNDER CONTROL trained by R Walford, Blandford, 197 miles.
SHADY B shaped well on his return from an absence when third at Uttoxter last time (form been franked) so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways off a 1lb lower mark here. Blackacre is 1lb out of the handicap but still feared most on the back of a very good Taunton third. Dreams Of Diamonds and Abbeyhill both need factoring in too.
B 2.BLACKACRE 3.DREAMS OF DIAMONDS (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 HERMES DU GOUET (FR) (17) 562-PP6 D
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Dolly du Gouet (FR)
My Racing Manager Friends
Br Thierry Lemoine
8 12-0
Charlie Deutsch
Venetia Williams, Hereford
My Racing Manager
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdles winner and best effort over fences last season when second of 4 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, heavy) last March. Ran modestly all 3 starts this term, however, so plenty to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 BOBMAHLEY (IRE) (49) 414F/-63 CD
10 11-12
B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE) Alan Johns
Mr Stephen Clarke
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW A C&D scorer in 2022/23. Only twice raced since and not disgraced when third of 10 in handicap chase here (25.3f, heavy) 49 days ago. No forlorn hope TFRHHHII BHA98
3 I SEE THE SEA (IRE) (36) 454F-3P BF
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Joleen (IRE)
Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons
6 11-11
Micheal Nolan
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br James Robinson Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on chasing debut third when pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 36 days ago. Well supoorted there so hes worth another chance with few miles on the clock. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 BACK YOURSELF (IRE) (49) 3/32/14-P CD
8 11-6
Gr g Maxios - Katch Me Katie Fergus Gillard
Mr George Bamby David Pipe, Wellington
Br Irish National Stud W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair hurdles winner in 2023 but only twice raced since and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 49 days ago. Goes back chasing with blinkers reached for and something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA92
5 SHADY B (GB) (37) 00421-3 D
Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Bombonera (FR)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
Br Mr & Mrs Nigel Faulks
7 11-3
Richard Patrick
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort who resumed from 10 months off with a good third of 11 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 37 days ago, fading from the last Since had a wind op Expected to be bang there TFRHHHHH BHA89
6 FRANKIE ROY (IRE) (745) 64P/506/- 8 10-13
B g Yeats (IRE) - Shipley
Charlie Price (3)
B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Mr Thomas Hore B Jones & Sons Tar Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler Tongue strap on for 1st time when a fair sixth of 13 in novice hurdle here over 2 years ago. Makes his chase debut now with his fitness to prove TFRHHIII BHA85
7 ALL UNDER CONTROL (IRE) (37) 040-01P 6 10-12
Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Larnalee (IRE) Harry Kimber RS Racing - Bailey’s Syndicate Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mrs Juliet Brown RS Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for current yard when landing 2m6f handicap hurdle at Fontwell in December Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy) 37 days ago though so lots more needed now going over fences. TFRHHIII BHA84
1-2-3: 1.SHADY
8
DREAMS OF DIAMONDS (IRE) (48) 403//3P-3 8 10-10
Ch g Malinas (GER) - Double Dream (IRE)
Mrs N. Unsworth
Br John Kidd
Shane Fenelon (5)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time when a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 48 days ago. Can build on that run so needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA82
9
ABBEYHILL (IRE) (42) 21-P563 D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable
Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks
8 10-8
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Miss A. Lindsell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles scorer around 3m last term Best run this season when fitted with cheekpieces and third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA80
10 ESPERTI (IRE) (49) P0P454
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
8 10-3
Conor Ring
Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Ms Helga Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact over hurdles for current yard and hasn’t fared any better over fences on his last 4 starts, well-held fourth of 10 in 25f handicap here last time Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA75
11 DYSANIA (IRE) (36) 64P-662
B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE)
Ms G. E. Morgan
Br E. Campell & D. Flood
10 10-2
Dylan Johnston (3)
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 36 days ago. Needs to back it up now. TFRHHIII BHA74
12
TRY THE MONEY (IRE)
(19) 253-40P
B g Westerner - Floating Euro (IRE)
Sue Howell
Br R. Guiry
7 10-2
David Noonan
Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who shaped with encouragement sent chasing when fourth over C&D in November Has twice run modestly since however so needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA73
13 BLACKACRE (GB) (38) 2-35623
6 10-2
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE) Adam Wedge
R J Gambarini Racing
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he posted a very good third in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago. A likely player despite being 1lb “wrong” in the weights TFRHHHHI BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 9, 11, 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note:
I SEE THE SEA: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. ALL UNDER CONTROL: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. TRY THE MONEY: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Dreams of Diamonds (IRE), 11-2 Shady B (GB), 13-2 Dysania (IRE), 15-2 I See The Sea (IRE), 8-1 Blackacre (GB), 9-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), 18-1 Bobmahley (IRE), Try The Money (IRE), 22-1 Hermes du Gouet (FR), Back Yourself (IRE), 33-1 Esperti (IRE), 40-1 All Under Control (IRE), 150-1 Frankie Roy (IRE)
This is situated behind the Weighing Room and satellite First Aiders are positioned throughout the Racecourse
It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred
To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com
FOURTH RACE 3.40
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
PANED@3A’S
NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 384 runners, 10%) runs MUMBLES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs MUMBLES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: RIVERS CORNER trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.
A MOMENTS MADNESS made an encouraging start over fences when fourth on his handicap bow at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and gets the vote over Alcedo, who’s expected to leave his chase debut behind. Things haven’t gone to plan for Galassian in this sphere but he could still emerge as a player here.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 ALCEDO (IRE) (24) 2/012P-4
B g Vadamos (FR) - Deliziosa (IRE)
7 12-0
Charlie Deutsch
Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Padraig O’Reilly Faucets Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced bumper/hurdles winner who made a low-key start over fences at Exeter after 11 months off. However, is a chaser on looks and from a yard that excels with such types, so no surprise if he were to leave that run well behind TFRHHHHI BHA118
2 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (21) 132-r06
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE)
7 11-9
Brendan Powell
J P Romans & Nick Case Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Distillery Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back winner over hurdles for Syd Hosie this time last year Low-key start back with this yard at Wincanton last month and now goes chasing TFRHHHII BHA113
3 GALASSIAN (GB) (17) 2/4-41B0
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - La Harde (FR)
8 11-7
Shane Quinlan (3)
The Astronomers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg
Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointer/lightly-racedhurdlerwhoshowedmuchimprovedformtolandBangormaidenhurdle Failedtocompletethroughnofaultofhis own on chase/handicap bow (brought down fourth). Found class 3 at Warwick too competitive since but should make an impact here. TFRHHHHI BHA111
4 A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (21) 2-4C34
B g Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR)
Million in Mind Partnership
6 11-4
Paul O’Brien
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock Goffs UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and fair form when reaching the frame in novice hurdles at Wetherby and Ffos Las. Fast-tracked to chasing for handicap debut and made an encouraging start when fourth at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Should improve and needs considering TFRHHHHH BHA108
5 GRIS MAJEUR (FR) (29) 014650
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Partie Majeure (FR)
Mr Brian Davies
Br G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge
8 11-1
Harry Kimber
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper winner who capitalised on falling mark when registering a third career success over hurdles at Hereford in October. Not in same form since, however, including both starts over fences TFRHHIII BHA105
6 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (38) 3P24-P0
B g Milan - On The Tear (IRE)
Jim Tew
Br John & Miriam Murphy
7 10-12
Sean Houlihan
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEW£40,000 buy after winning an Irish point and made the frame 3 times over hurdles at up to 25f for Dan Skelton last term However, low-key efforts in 2 chase tries for this yard this season and has it to prove now with headgear back on TFRHHIII BHA102
7 TILLY TOUGHNUT (GB) (22) 36155-6
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE)
Mrs S. M. Newell
Br Mrs S. M. Newell
8 10-11
Harry Cobden
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when making a successful handicap hurdle debut at Exeter a year ago. However, wasn’t able to repeat that effort in her 2 subsequent outings that season and made a discouraging debut in this sphere after 9 months off at Hereford 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA101
8 MUMBLES (IRE) (49) 214-24F D 7 10-9
B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE)
Mr David M. Williams
Br A. & M. Mellerick
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWent the right way over hurdles last term, gaining a second victory at Fontwell in March Started off well in this sphere with in-frame efforts here and Lingfield but was beaten before trip was an issue here since Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA99
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 A Moments Madness (IRE), 7-2 Alcedo (IRE), 7-1 Mumbles (IRE), 8-1 Rivers Corner (GB), Galassian (GB), 9-1 Tilly Toughnut (GB), 25-1 Gris Majeur (FR), 28-1 Micro Millions (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.15
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
CELTIC
SUBARU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 384 runners, 10%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs GARDENER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CASUAL OBSERVER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 153 miles.
It’s perhaps best to focus on unexposed pair CASUAL OBSERVER and Knead A Win, with preference for the former on the back of his promising reappearance and handicap debut at Haydock. Last month’s C&D winner Double Click may prove best of the rest.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 GARDENER (FR) (58) P4-6U03
B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR)
9 12-0
Kevin Brogan
Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mme Frederique Hayers et al Motaclan
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful dual winning chaser for this yard last season Operating below that level over hurdles this season but latest Uttoxeter third was a bit better and he has handicapping scope if he can build on that TFRHHHII BHA114
2 KNEAD A WIN (FR) (26) r23
B g Authorized (IRE) - Eau Berge des Iles (FR)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br S.C.E.A. du Haras Des Sablonnets
5 11-13
Dylan Johnston (3)
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on both completing starts in maiden hurdles, finishing second over 2m on heavy ground here latterly Potential improver now stepping back up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA113
3 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (26) 12-6351 CD
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Double Click
7 11-10
Will Featherstone (7)
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEW Second course success when scoring by 10 lengths over this trip on heavy ground under Will Featherstone last month. Likely to remain competitive after an 8lb rise TFRHHHII BHA110
4 CASUAL OBSERVER (IRE) (19) 2/4255-5
B g Pillar Coral - Oulart Star (IRE)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Casual Ob
Br Paddy Fortune & Anna McCarthy
6 11-7
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEWShaped better than the result when fifth of 11 on 21f Haydock handicap debut on reappearance 19 days ago, deserving credit for getting back in contention after meeting some trouble Leading claims with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA107
5 BOSTON JOE (IRE) (92) 5-1P012 C
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Supreme Millie (IRE)
Miss Rebecca Curtis
Br T. Horgan
9 11-6
Harry Cobden
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won a pair of 2m handicap chases here this season Ran well back hurdling when second of 18 at Chepstow (19.5f, good to soft) in November but he was 6lb for it. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 THRONE HALL (GB) (79) 62-P0P1
B g Kingman - Appearance
8 11-2
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
The Real Quiz Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort at his best on Flat and fairly useful hurdler However, he was below par on the Flat in Britain at the end of 2024 and it remains to be seen whether a return to hurdling perks him back up TFRHHIII BHA102
7 PRESENTING NELLY (GB) (26) 10-60P0 D 8 11-0
B m Kayf Tara - Forever Present (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Netherfield House Stud 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in 3 outings since a promising reappearance, the latest one for this new stable Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA100
1-2-3: 1.CASUAL OBSERVER (IRE) 2.KNEAD A WIN (FR)
8 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (26) 40-0050 CD 8 10-5
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission
Isabel Williams (3) Vale Racing 1
Br Liam Norris
TIMEFORMVIEW
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Tote
Former C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction from a reduced mark when seventh of 11 over C&D last month but needs to build on that now with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA91
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
BOSTON JOE: Following its run on 6/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its right-hind.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Casual Observer (IRE), 4-1 Knead A Win (FR), Boston Joe (IRE), 6-1 Double Click (IRE), 10-1 Throne Hall (GB), 11-1 Gardener (FR), 16-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 66-1 Presenting Nelly (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 110YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DRAGONBET.CO.UK
HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10) HC
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (12 wins from 60 runners, 20%) runs ACEY MILAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs SHEARER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALDWELL DIAMOND trained by A Hill, Aston Rowant, 191 miles.
SHEARER achieved a pretty useful level of form over hurdles and made a seamless transition to fences back in 2023. He still has low mileage overall for a horse of his age and, provided all is well following 20 months off, he could prove a tough nut to crack in his bid to make it 3-3 over the larger obstacles. Acey Milan gets the nod for forecast purposes, albeit only marginally as Angels Breath is also a very viable candidate for that role
1 SHEARER (IRE) (601) 1U00/11- D
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - The Crown Jewel (IRE)
9 12-6
Miss Olive Nicholls (3)
McNeill Family & Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Ultima Business Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicap hurdler who took well to fences in 2023, winning small-field novice handicaps at Ludlow and Aintree in May/June of that year Subsequent absence is naturally a concern but his claims on this hunter debut are otherwise very appealing TFRHHHHH BHA137
2 ANGELS BREATH (IRE) (29) 445P-21 D
Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mystic Masie (IRE)
11 12-2
Mr Edward Vaughan (5)
Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
H Glamorgan DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithafaireffortin ahandicaphurdle attheCheltenham Festivalbut, havingwarmedupwitharun betweentheflagsinDecember, he made a winning reappearance for new yard back chasing in a Taunton hunter (21.7f, soft) last month Should be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA132
3 DROP FLIGHT
(FR) (36) 0030PP
B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR)
10 12-2
Mr Ben Sutton
Mr N. Sutton S. Loxton, Bruton
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter last March but more miss than hit since and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA107
4
ACEY MILAN
(IRE) (19) 0/31/11-2 BF
B g Milan - Strong Wishes (IRE)
11 11-12
Mr William Biddick
Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
H Cattistock geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser in his pomp and while it’s been around 2 years since his latest appearance under Rules, he has won 3 times between the flags since and went close when returning to action in that sphere last month. Likely player with William Biddick booked TFRHHHII BHA123
5 CALDWELL DIAMOND (FR) (311) 4100/P1-
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kerry Rose (FR)
Mr I. M. Cobbold
H Kimblewick
8 11-12
Mrs Izzie Hill (5)
Alan Hill, Aston Rowant
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliot in November 2022 but no show in 3 subsequent starts under Rules and while he was a wider-margin point winner last spring, others make more appeal on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA125
6
CHILINLIKEAVILLAIN (IRE) (11) P042U1 8 11-12
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Witneses Daughter (IRE) Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)
Mr Mickey Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
H Vale of Clettwr
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a Southwell maiden hurdle in March 2023 but well held next 2 starts and probably worth taking on here, for all that his wellbeing is not in doubt following a recent win between the flags. TFRHHIII BHA120
7 SHANG TANG (IRE) (39) 1U1-5P3 D 11 11-12
B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyguider Bridge (IRE)
Ms A. Sargeant
H South Shropshire
Miss Aimee Jones (7)
Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser on his day but pulled up on latest start in this sphere at Stratford last May and also well beaten in a point back from a break in December TFRHIIII BHA103
1-2-3: 1.SHEARER (IRE) 2.ACEY MILAN (IRE) 3.ANGELS BREATH (IRE)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Shearer (IRE), 9-4 Angels Breath (IRE), 10-3 Acey Milan (IRE), 20-1 Chilinlikeavillain (IRE), 25-1 Caldwell Diamond (FR), 50-1 Shang Tang (IRE), 100-1 Drop Flight (FR)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.55 - THE TURF SERVICES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 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. 18 entries at £38. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE TURF SERVICES EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. There will also be a prize to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 6 entries at £45. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.05 - THE 3A’S LEISURE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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. 19 entries at £30. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE paned@3a’s NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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. 17 entries at £44. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE CELTIC SUBARU HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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. 20 entries, 1 at £7 and 19 at £38.
- Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE dragonbet.co.uk OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. 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. 10 entries at £35. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3123; Second £1562;Third £781; Fourth £391. (Penalty Value £3593.10) HC
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