Ffos Las Racecard - Wednesday 16th April by Arena Racing Company

WED 16 APR

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Abandonment

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• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund

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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.

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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

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efﬁciently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To ﬁnd out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.ffoslasracecourse.com

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Unauthorised Bookmaking

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR FOR TODAY’S MEETING

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

FERGUS SWEENEY (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

SOPHIE CANDY, MARGARET GROVES, MICHAEL WALTON

STARTERS

SOPHIA UPTON

CIARAN MCKEE

JUDGE

EMILY JONES

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CHRIS HILL

VETERINARY OFFICER

KATHERINE BYAM-COOK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

GRAHAM FOWKE

SHAUN MCKANE

HOLLY THOMAS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr KATY GUY

Dr DAVID LEE

Dr OWEN HASWELL

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN

MARTIN KNIGHT

ANDREA KELLY

COMMENTATOR

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 FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GERAINT BOWENS WELSH CAP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs DEVON DUDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs IT’S A BREEZE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MASK OF ZORRO trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 159 miles.

Preference is for BUCKNA, who kept up his run of placings whilst shaping as if a swift return to 2 1/2m+ would suit at Southwell a couple of months ago The main danger may emerge from Devon Dude, who was turned over at prohibitive odds at Exeter recently but is another who should appreciate this step back up in trip Deep Purple and Guchen can fight out third.

1 AKIMOS (IRE) (32) 5P

Gr g Westerner - Redemption Song (IRE)

5 11-5

Paul O’Brien

Old Gold Racing 28 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Michelle Moore & John Hackett Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWesterner gelding who ran to just a modest level when ﬁfth of 11 in introductory hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in December Showed little when pulled up at Uttoxeter 11 weeks later and looks one for low-grade handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BUCKNA (IRE) (58) 1-2323

5 11-5

Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Close Flame (IRE) James Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Close Holding Ltd 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner and fair form when placed on all 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles

This looks a good chance for him to get off the mark back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 DEEP PURPLE (IRE) (160) 221-213

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Beneﬁcial Choice (IRE)

6 11-5

Tristan Durrell (3)

Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Nicholas Dee Wood Hall Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who conﬁrmed promise of Rules debut when off the mark in a bumper at Southwell in October. Ran to a fair level on his hurdling debut when third at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) the following month and capable if building on that on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 DEVON DUDE (GB) (29) 1-43022 BF

5 11-5

B g Dartmouth - Weather Babe Conor Ring

Mr W. Clifford

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who ran his best race over hurdles when narrowly denied in 19f Taunton maiden in February. Came unstuck at very short odds in 3-runner maiden at Exeter (16.7f, good) the following month and he heads back up in distance. TFRHHHHI BHA114

5 DRAYTON FLYER (IRE) (55) 224

6 11-5

B g Lauro (GER) - Brambellina (IRE) Non Runner

Mrs Diana L. Whateley

NON-RUNNER

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Seamus Larkin Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited

Wilmcote Invest NE

6 GUCHEN (FR) (55) 523

Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Captur (FR)

Friends of Ebony Horse Club

Br Mr Georges Massa

5 11-5

Nathan Andrews (10)

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA104

TIMEFORMVIEWOnly ﬁfth of 7 in a bumper last May but showed promise when second of 10 on Hereford hurdle debut (19.5f, good to soft) in December Ran to a similar level in spite of the drop in trip when third at Huntingdon in February and certainly not out of things back up in distance TFRHHHII BHA110

7 IT’S A BREEZE (IRE) (40) 0-36

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blodge (IRE)

Mrs Helen Moger & Mrs Diana L. Whateley

TIMEFORM VIEWFailed to meet expectations in a bumper on Boxing Day 2023 but made a promising start hurdling 12 months later when third of 10 in maiden at Wincanton. Failed to improve on that 11 weeks later at Exeter (pulled hard) and looks to have his work cut out again despite Cobden on board TFRHHIII BHA(IRE) ) )

6 11-5

Harry Cobden

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Tom O’Doherty & Angela O’Doherty Morson Group

1-2-3: 1.BUCKNA (IRE) 2.DEVON DUDE 3.DEEP PURPLE (IRE)

KATANA (FR) (19) 565

B g Blek (FR) - Tosca de Coddes (FR)

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

Br Mrs Claire Juillet Mailly

5 11-5

J. J. Slevin

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability amidst greenness when ﬁfth of 8 in bumper but hard to enthuse about both hurdling exploits, ﬁnding the hurdles getting in his way at Wetherby (16f, good) recently Needs this step up in trip to unlock some improvement TFRHHIII BHA-

9 MASK OF ZORRO (IRE) (40) 4-005

B g Masked Marvel - Ville Sainte (FR)

The Alyasan Partnership

Br John Mounsey

5 11-5

Jack Tudor

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWLimited impact in a trio of bumpers but showed up a bit better sent hurdling after 3 months off when ﬁfth of 10 in maiden at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. His task is to now build on that upped to 2 1/2m TFRHHHII BHA-

10 QUINN’S REWARD (GER) (48) 0046

B g Maxios - Quirigua

5 11-5

Caoilin Quinn Lady Gibbings

Br Gestut Lunzen

Tom Symonds, Hentland

Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWSeemingly being brought along gradually, ﬁnishing a never-nearer sixth of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) in February. Heads up in trip with tongue tie worn last time left but others more appealing TFRHHIII BHA-

2024:NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

IT’S A BREEZE: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Buckna (IRE), 10-3 Deep Purple (IRE), 9-2 Devon Dude (GB), 15-2 Guchen (FR), 12-1 Akimos (IRE), 14-1 It’s A Breeze (IRE), 20-1 Mask of Zorro (IRE), 33-1 Katana (FR), 66-1 Quinn’s Reward (GER)

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.

SECOND RACE 5.12

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GERAINT BOWENS WELSH CAP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV

II) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs WOODYTHEWOODPECKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs KAP BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAM SILVER trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 164 miles.

Perhaps KAP BOY will prove a different proposition after a break with Paul Nicholls in fine form Pyleigh Master is respected on the back of his course second in February, while Olly Murphy’s Scorpio Rising showed enough when third in a bumper to think he could make an impact in a race like this

colours no horse age st lb

1 DESSIE HAZE (GB) (40) 0-04

7 11-5

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bella Haze Ellis Collier (5)

Mr P. Dando

Br Phillip C. and Mrs Kathryn M. Dando

Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

TIMEFORM VIEW First sign of ability when fourth of 10 over 17f at Exeter last month, shaping as if this step up to 2 1/2m will suit. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DYNO DAVE (IRE) (47) 54

B g Mores Wells - Castlemyles Queen (IRE)

7 11-5

James Bowen

Mr D White & Mr W Byrne Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br B. Leahy Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWFair ﬁfth on 19.5f Chepstow debut in February but not in the same form when a remote fourth of 5 at Newbury 19 days ago. Should be thereabouts if he can recapture the Chepstow form TFRHHHII BHA-

GOLAN

LOOP (IRE) (55) 413B35

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gracie B (IRE)

5 11-5

Paul O’Brien

Glassex & Turner Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br B. McCabe & A. McCabe 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer Yet to build on his opening Plumpton hurdle third in December but claims if a recent wind operation has had a positive effect TFRHHHII BHA107

4 KAP BOY (FR) (76) 13-P44

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Bumble (FR)

6 11-5

Harry Cobden

Mrs Diana L. Whateley Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr H. Lair, Mr J. Lair & Mr F. Champion Morson Group TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerlastseason HasyettofullyconﬁrmthatpromiseoverhurdlesbuthispenultimateNewburyfourthisstillthebestformon offer here and his top yard is going much better now than when he was last seen in January. Races beyond 2m for the ﬁrst time TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 KARAKTERE D’ENFER (FR) (81) 4P-556P

5 11-5

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Cinabella (FR) Caoilin Quinn

Lady Gibbings Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br Philippe Thiriet & Roman Thiriet Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on debut in France but has failed to reproduce that form in 7 outings in Britain. Has undergone wind surgery since last seen in January. TFRHHIII BHA103

6 PYLEIGH MASTER (GB) (69) 13-52

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pyleigh Lady

6 11-5

Miss Ella Herbison (7)

Mr R. C. Pudd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mrs H Pudd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in maiden hurdles when 14 lengths second of 10 over 2 3/4m here 10 weeks ago. Should be thereabouts again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 SAM SILVER (GB) (53) 6

6 11-5

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silverlined Lorcan Williams

Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Mrs A. M. Varmen Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, last of 6 in bumper at Chepstow (soft) on debut 53 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.KAP BOY (FR) 2.PYLEIGH MASTER 3.SCORPIO RISING (IRE)

SCORPIO RISING (IRE) (93) 3

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE)

Kevin Brogan

Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Danny Doran Motaclan

TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, third of 7 in bumper at Exeter (17f, heavy) on debut 93 days ago. Makes hurdles debut in an ordinary race Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 WOODYTHEWOODPECKER (IRE) (53) 45P0 5 11-5

B g Doyen (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE)

Conor Ring

Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mrs A. Darragh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in 2 bumpers but no promise in 2 maiden hurdles in February. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 BRENDA (GB) (30) 0-0P0

B m Dunaden (FR) - Madame de Guise (FR)

5 10-12

Conor O’Farrell

Mrs P. J. Sheen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Beech Park Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers for Laura Mongan and has fared no better in 2 maiden hurdles for new yard this spring TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 5.

Stewards Note:

KARAKTERE D’ENFER: Following its run on 25/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Kap Boy (FR), 9-2 Pyleigh Master (GB), 13-2 Golan Loop (IRE), 8-1 Scorpio Rising (IRE), 9-1 Dyno Dave (IRE), 11-1 Karaktere d’Enfer (FR), 14-1 Dessie Haze (GB), 50-1 Sam Silver (GB), 100-1 Woodythewoodpecker (IRE), 150-1 Brenda (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.

BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement

Some of today’s sponsors .....

Geraint Bowen’s Welsh Cap Maiden Hurdle

Former Narberth and Llanelli full-back Geraint Bowen proudly displays his Wales President’s cap he received 34 years after he played for Wales against Canada in the Swangard Stadium, Burnaby.

A regular at Ffos Las, we thought it was time to recognise the achievement.

Llongyfarchiadau Geraint

Happy Retirement Viv Prior Handicap Chase

Vivienne Prior has worked for the last 48 years, and has been helping Peter and Karen Bowen at Yet-y-Rhug Stables in Little Newcastle with admin (but much much more) for the past six years.

As retirement beckons, she will be sorely missed, by not just Peter, Karen and Mickey, but by everyone that comes into contact with her on a daily basis. An absolute true diamond!

But, as she says, the time has come to step back from the ofﬁce, and enjoy some precious time with the dog, horses and husband Chris. Happy retirement Viv x

Adept Grp Cabinets Handicap Hurdle

We are proud to be sponsoring racing at Ffos Las

Landofsmiles Handicap Chase

Owned locally by keen supporters of Welsh National Hunt racing, Jayne and Gwyn Brace, Landofsmiles retired last year at the age of 11 years. He raced 35 times and won seven out of his 20 chases. In 2021, he gained a treble at Chepstow, Ffos Las and at Perth, and then returned to the Scottish course two months later to win the Perth Gold Cup. The following season, he gained wins in the Elite Chase at Uttoxter and the Cavendish Cup at Cartmel. He did Jayne, Gwyn and Team Bowen proud. Thank you Smiles xx

THIRD RACE 5.45

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

Total prize fund £10650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4302, 2nd £2150, 3rd £1076, 4th £538, 5th £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs CURRENT MOOD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs QUEENS VENTURE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JALISCO STAR trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 191 miles.

STAR WALKING banished the memory of her disappointing handicap debut display when fourth in an 8-runner Listed contest upped to 24.4f at Doncaster, seemingly benefiting from the addition of a first-time tongue strap (retained here). She is potentially on a handy mark now stepping back into handicap company and gets the nod ahead of LiltingVerse, who has been knocking on the door over fences of late Gaye Legacy is taken to reverse Ludlow placings with Felicie du Maquis and is best of the rest

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1 FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (48) 12P/4-61 D

10 12-1

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR) Ned Fox (3)

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited TIMEFORMVIEWHas presumably been hard to train but stepped up on reappearance to win 6-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in February, proving 3 lengths too strong for the re-opposing Gaye Legacy This is tougher up 4lb but she merits respect nonetheless TFRHHHII BHA121

2 GAYE LEGACY (IRE) (48) 2152-42 D 7 11-11

B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Gaye Memories

Caoilin Quinn

Chase The Dream and Mrs R F Knipe Tom Symonds, Hentland

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Cobhall Court Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable mare won of a pair of handicap hurdles last season and has made the frame both starts since returning from 10 months off in February, latterly beaten 3 lengths by Felicie du Maquis in a 6-runner Ludlow handicap. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA117

3 LILTING VERSE (IRE) (26) 1PP522 D

B m Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

8 11-9

Connor Brace Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Gregg Stafford BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinnerwhoopenedaccountinthissphereatLudlowin2023.OffthemarkatsecondattemptoverfenceswhentakingaHuntingdonhandicap in November and, having returned to form with good efforts at Southwell and here last month, she’s a key player back hurdling off a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA115

4

STAR

WALKING

(IRE) (46) 11-2104 D

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

6 11-6

Harry Cobden Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Star

Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Ms M. Russell Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhoconﬁrmedhurdlesdebutpromisewhengettingontoplateinamares’noviceatWincanton(21.3f,heavy)inDecember Proveda let-down sent handicapping at Fakenham next time but subsequent fourth in a Doncaster Listed race was a step ﬁrmly back in the right direction. TFRHHHHH BHA112

5 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (66) 451125 CD

B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

7 11-3

Kevin Brogan

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 3m at Ascot and this C&D at the end of 2024 and improved again when a close second at Warwick (25f, good to soft) in January. However, she came up short off this mark at Chepstow last time and some of these are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA109

6 I AM THE MOON (GB)

(25) 441244

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour

James & Jean Potter Ltd

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd

6 11-2

Jamie Brace (5)

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Potter Group, Potters House

TIMEFORMVIEWAcquittedherselfwellinbumpersandimprovedonhurdlingdebutefforttojustifysupportinaWarwicknoviceinJanuary.Matchedthatformwhenrunner-up at Uttoxeter and latest fourth in a 15-runner novice handicap at Newbury (20.5f, good) was a solid effort, so there is cause for optimism. TFRHHHII BHA108

7 QUEENS VENTURE (IRE) (27) 4114P4

B m Westerner - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE)

5 11-0

Tristan Durrell (3) Winter Gold Racing 4

Br Pat Moore

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved since sent handicapping, winning at Market Rasen (23f, good) and Southwell (20.4f, good) in October. Has found life tougher since, though, and she’s likely to ﬁnd one or two too good TFRHHIII BHA106

1-2-3: 1.STAR WALKING (IRE)

VERSE (IRE)

LEGACY (IRE)

8 CURRENT MOOD (GB) (31) 132450 C D

10 10-10

Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Lambrini Queen Isabel Williams (3)

Mr W Corrigan Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Halewood International Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter for return when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over fences at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in October. Creditable efforts next 3 starts but form has subsequently dipped, failing to beat a rival home in a mares ’ handicap at Chepstow last month Cheekpieces reﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:

QUEENS VENTURE: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its left-fore.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Star Walking (IRE), 9-2 Lilting Verse (IRE), 11-2 Felicie du Maquis (FR), 6-1 Gaye Legacy (IRE), 7-1 I Am The Moon (GB), 10-1 Queens Venture (IRE), 12-1 Jalisco Star (IRE), 18-1 Current Mood (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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FOURTH RACE 6.15

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HAPPY RETIREMENT VIV PRIOR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P & M Bowen (31 wins from 224 runners, 14%) runs ART OF DIPLOMACY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs CAT TIGER

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PILSDON PEN trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 164 miles.

A few with chances but A MOMENTS MADNESS signalled he is ready to open his account on the back of breathing surgery when runner-up at Fontwell last time out so gets the vote The Dream Goes On made a successful chasing bow at Plumpton and heads the list of dangers with the prospect of better to come Brulure Noire and Saladam also need factoring into this competitive handicap chase

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1 KARUMA GREY (GER) (54) 03P-14P C 7 12-2

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)

Mr A. Evans

Br Gestut Kussaburg

Shane Fenelon (5)

Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 54 days ago, losing touch early ﬁnal circuit. Tongue strap goes on for the 1st time now with a bit to prove TFRHHIII BHA122

2 PILSDON PEN (GB) (64) 23121-4

8 11-8

B g Helmet (AUS) - Bisou Lorcan Williams

Mr Darren Langley Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Highbury Stud Ltd Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who won a pair of Wincanton handicap chases on soft ground last season Entitled to come on for his Lingﬁeld reappearance (ﬁrst run on the back of a 13-month absence) and likely to be much closer to form here. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA114

3 ART OF

DIPLOMACY

(GB) (26) 433323

9 11-6

B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express James Bowen

Peter Bowen Racing Club Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br G. E. Amey

TIMEFORM VIEWFlat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland Placed all 5 starts over fences for his current yard, a good third of 7 at Newbury 26 days ago. Can go well with blinkers replacing cheekpieces Engaged 4.25 Southwell Tuesday. TFRHHHII BHA112

4 SALADAM (FR) (140) 2221/6-F 8 11-5

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Salsadame (FR)

Robert Dunne

Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Mr R. Corveller & Mrs R. M. Corveller Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler in 2023. Off 13 months ahead of his chasing debut but badly hampered and fell 5 out in 2m Wetherby handicap in November May still do better with few miles on the clock. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 CAT TIGER (FR) (37) U-22403 D 11 11-4

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Miss Canon (FR)

Mr David Maxwell

Mr David Maxwell Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr J. Haimet & Har De La Croix Sonnet

The Fitzdares Club

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Stratford (17f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA110

6 DOONBEG DON (IRE) (20) 031020 BF 7 11-2

6DOONBEG ) ) F

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pharney Lady (IRE) Non Runner

Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen

Br Mr V. Burke

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA108

7 A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (30) 4C3442 6 11-1

B g Conduit (IRE) - Miss Sarenne (FR) Paul O’Brien Million in Mind Partnership Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Hugh Suffern Bloodstock Goffs UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before a good second of 5 in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) 30 days ago. Still lightly raced and has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA107

1-2-3: 1.A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE)

B g Califet (FR) - Julia Glynn (IRE)

Miss A. M. Reed

Harry Bannister

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Seamus Cooney Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who wasn’t disgraced when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 81 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA107

9 THE DREAM GOES ON

(GB) (10) 443611

B m Kayf Tara - Adreamstillalive (IRE)

Upton House Stud

6 10-6

Harry Cobden

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Dr RDP Newland & Mr G Farmiloe Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame some jumping errors to make a winning chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good) 10 days ago. Can build on it so he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA98 (+4)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Stewards Note:

A MOMENTS MADNESS: Following its run on 17/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Dream Goes On (GB), 4-1 A Moments Madness (IRE), 5-1 Saladam (FR), 13-2 Art of Diplomacy (GB), 11-1 Brulure Noire (IRE), 12-1 Cat Tiger (FR), 14-1 Pilsdon Pen (GB), 33-1 Karuma Grey (GER)

RACE RESULT: TIME

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FIFTH RACE 6.45

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

ADEPT

GRP CABINETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P & M Bowen (31 wins from 224 runners, 14%) runs LETTERSTON LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 39 runners, 15%) runs PONY SOPRANO and WEST TO THE BRIDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETALEAD trained by K Pickard, Umberleigh, 183 miles.

KADO DE JOIE has had excuses on his last 2 outings and can show he’s still on a workable mark. El Granjero and West To The Bridge are possible threats It’ll also be interesting to see how strong the market vibes are behind the latter’s stablemate Pony Soprano, who has failed to make an impact in Grade 2 and Listed novices the last twice but retains potential for handicaps

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

colours no horse age st lb

1 WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE) (63) 4-33451 D

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Godlylady (IRE)

12 12-1

Miss Heidi Palin (7)

Mr J. Tierney Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Mr L. Dunne The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWStill capable of useful form despite his veteran status and turned in his best effort of the season to score for the ﬁrst time in almost 2 years in 11-runner event at Wetherby in February. Should remain very competitive after a 4lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA131

2 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (47) 5FP/-615

8 11-12

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) Harry Bannister

Mr Richard J Bandey Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Mme Henri Devin & Mme Victoria Devin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWLeft behind low-key comeback run when winning a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, heavy) in February. Creditable ﬁfth of 8 in 3m Newbury handicap since but his mark continues to look a little on the high side. TFRHHHII BHA128

3 EL

GRANJERO

(IRE) (37) 1-65222 D BF

6 11-9

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Mexican Sky (IRE) Ned Fox (3)

C & C Boultbee Brooks

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Thomas James Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over hurdles last spring and even better form when runner-up on his last 3 outings (2 hurdle, 1 chase) Not reason why he won’t give another good account of himself TFRHHHHI BHA125

4 I SPY A DIVA

(GB) (688) 1163/10-

8 11-9

B m Telescope (IRE) - Molly’s A Diva Harry Cobden

Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br J. F. Perriss

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time hurdle winner but not seen since ﬁnishing seventh off 1 at Cartmel in May 2023. Has had wind surgery. A watching brief is the percentage call unless the betting vibes are notably strong TFRHHIII BHA125

5 PONY SOPRANO (IRE) (66) 3-135

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milanese Queen

Mr Stephen Bough

6 11-8

Tristan Durrell (3)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start over hurdles at Exeter (good to soft) in October. Hasn’t built on that in Sandown Grade 2 and a Listed novice back at Exeter since but no surprise were he to resume his progression for his title-chasing trainer now venturing into his ﬁrst handicap. TFRHHHII BHA124

6 NINTH LOCH (IRE) (11) 014301

B g Footstepsinthesand - Sun Moon And Stars (IRE)

Jersey Racing Friends

6 11-6

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Sean Connolly OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good at the fourth time of asking for Harry Derham at Chepstow (2m, good) 11 days ago but it was a weak 4-runner affair and he’s 4lb higher in a deeper race now TFRHHHII BHA122

7 KADO DE JOIE (FR) (27) 351153 BF

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Promesse de Joie (FR)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-KadoDeJoie

5 11-4

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Jacqueline Bernadon Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWWon handicaps at Fontwell and Lingﬁeld to end 2024 and 2 subsequent defeats shouldn’t be taken to suggest the handicapper has got him (left with too much to do both times) TFRHHHHH BHA120

1-2-3: 1.KADO DE JOIE (FR) 2.EL GRANJERO (IRE) 3.WEST TO THE BRIDGE (IRE)

8 GETALEAD (IRE)

(109) 110156 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)

Pickard Racing Club

Br L. Byrne

9 11-1

Beau Morgan (5)

Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh

Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted 3 wins in October/November but the handicapper was in charge by the end of 2024. First run for 109 days. TFRHHIII BHA117

9 EATON ANNE (IRE) (46)

224110

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Express Mail (IRE)

Foxtrot Racing Eaton Anne

Br Fintan Farrell

7 11-0

Lewis Saunders (7)

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Foxtrot Racing Syndicates

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at Uttoxeter and Lingﬁeld in midwinter but his run of good form came to a halt at Newbury last time Bounce backed needed TFRHHHII BHA116

10 BECTIVE ABBEY (IRE)

(60) 1/01-P

Ch g Mahler - Sizing Kimberlite (IRE)

Mr Mark Blandford

7 10-12

Robert Dunne

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Mr Michael Shanahan Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who left disappointing stable debut behind when readily landing a maiden hurdle at Warwick last April. Pulled up on Ascot handicap debut/reappearance in February, after which she underwent wind surgery. Still early days for a leading stable. TFRHHHII BHA114

11 LETTERSTON LADY (GB)

(695) 11544/1- CD 7 10-7

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Whenskiesareblue (IRE)

S Williams, J Brace & A Davies

Br Peel Bloodstock

Shane Fenelon (5)

Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a C&D handicap in May 2023 but hasn’t been seen since. The betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a long absence. TFRHHIII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 8.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 10.

Stewards Note:

BECTIVE ABBEY: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 West To The Bridge (IRE), 6-1 El Granjero (IRE), Kado de Joie (FR), 8-1 Pony Soprano (IRE), 10-1 Ninth Loch (IRE), 11-1 Bective Abbey (IRE), 14-1 Getalead (IRE), Eaton Anne (IRE), Letterston Lady (GB), 16-1 I Spy A Diva (GB), 18-1 Saint Palais (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 7.15

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE LANDOFSMILES

HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8650 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3494, 2nd £1746, 3rd £874, 4th £437, 5th £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (40 wins from 405 runners, 10%) runs LELANT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P & M Bowen (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs ANOTHER LORD LONGEST TRAVELLER: RECORD HIGH trained by Miss S Smith, Littlehampton, 236 miles.

The outcome of this race could be the same as the C&D handicap 10 days ago, in which AIRTOTHETHRONE took the measure of Another Lord.The latter has clear prospects of reversing those placings on these revised terms but the suspicion remains that Airtothethrone had a bit left up his sleeve that day and he is taken to emerge on top once again. Sadler’s Bay put in a very good shift at Plumpton last time and he has claims on debut for a new yard, while Record High is also appealing

colours no horse age st lb

1 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (10) 32-4461 CD 9

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

Lewis Saunders (7)

Mrs C. S. Wilson Billy Aprahamian, Towcester Br Gregg Stafford TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet expectations starting out for this yard at Southwell at the begining of last month but left that form well behind when proving 2 1/2 lengths too strong for Another Lord over C&D (good to soft) recently Major player under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+7)

2 SADLER’S BAY (GB) (65) 223-333

8 12-0

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cormorant Cove Harry Bannister

Mr Tom Wheeler Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Shade Oak Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWConsistent sort who has made the frame on each of his last 8 starts, most recently excelling himself when third from 15lb out of the handicap proper in the Sussex National at Plumpton (28.5f, soft) in February. Switched yards since and needs considering back down in class off his correct mark. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 BAMPTON STAR (GB) (40) 115-361 D

B g Kayf Tara - United (GER)

8 12-0

Chad Bament (7)

George and Glenda Giles Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br R. B. Holt Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged 3m Exeter handicap (good to soft) for second year running last month, holding on for a narrow success. 3lb rise fair enough and shouldn’t be far away but others nevertheless make more appeal from a win point of view this time TFRHHHII BHA100

4 SHOT BOII (IRE) (40) 033643 CD

B g Malinas (GER) - Moncherie (IRE)

8 11-13

Fergus Gillard

South West Rail Solutions Limited David Pipe, Wellington

Br Patrick Condron W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a losing run but has made the frame on several occasions this season, including when 2 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Bampton Star at Exeter last time 3lb better off with that rival now and he’s an each-way player TFRHHHII BHA99

5 RECORD

HIGH

(IRE) (52) 5-0P321

B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE)

8 11-13

Micheal Nolan Wallace Racing Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Br Sean O’Reilly Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerin2022andwhilehedidn’tshowmuchinhandfulofrunsoverhurdles,hehasgraduallygothisacttogetherinthissphere,landing a 4-runner Fontwell handicap (3 1/4m, heavy) on latest start in February. 4lb rise by no means the end of the world and he’s one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA99

6 PERFECT

PUPIL

(IRE) (21) 600044

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Present Promise (IRE)

Mr Stephen McConville

7 11-5

Daire McConville (7)

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

Br Mr P. Cousins FBC Manby Bowdler

TIMEFORM VIEWModest ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who wasn’t discredited on his yard debut when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Leicester (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. Performed to a similar level at Hereford since and will need to raise his game in order to emerge on top here. TFRHHIII BHA91

7 ANOTHER LORD (IRE) (10) 1-20242

Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE)

8 11-3

James Bowen

Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Martin Keating

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWWinning hurdler who didn’t jump with much ﬂuency when fourth to Bampton Star at Exeter on penultimate start. However, he kept the mistakes to a minimum when 2 1/2 lengths second to Airtothethrone over this C&D last time and, now 7lb better off at the weights with that rival, he needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA89 (+3)

RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (50) 000114 BF

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet

Mr Aidan J. Ryan

6 11-1

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br M. Murphy W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEWWell held in novice/maiden hurdles towards end of 2024 but different proposition sent chasing with a tongue strap added, following up his Lingﬁeld victory with minimum fuss at Leicester in February. However, he was disappointing when bidding for the hat-trick back at that course last time TFRHHHII BHA87

9 IMPERIAL STORM

(IRE) (14) 60UUP4 D 9 11-1

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Vindonissa (IRE)

Mr D. V. Gardner

Mr James Shaw (7)

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Kenilworth House Stud Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner for Fergal O’Brien but has struggled since returning from an absence for this yard Fitting of cheekpieces and tongue strap (latter now discarded) failed to bring about a return to form at Exeter recently TFRHIIII BHA87

10 LELANT (IRE) (52) 660PF3

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE)

Chris Trigg & RER Williams

7 10-11

Ellis Collier (5)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Michael Lynch Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a struggle this season and again failed to ﬁre when a well-held third back hurdling at Hereford last time Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA83

11 TRY THE MONEY (IRE) (47)

B g Westerner - Floating Euro (IRE)

3-40P3F

7 10-3

David Noonan

Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

Br R. Guiry Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously over fences when third of 13 in handicap over this C&D (heavy) in February. Failed to complete back here next time and he will be a threat granted a clear round TFRHHHII BHA75

12 PENNANT LEGACY (GB) (185) 0006

B g Telescope (IRE) - Pennant Princess

Mr P. J. Woolley

Br P. J. Woolley

6 10-2

Harry Reed

Debra Hamer, Carmarthen

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in a bumper and 3 starts over hurdles to date Long way out of the weights now switched to fences for this chase debut and he needs a big step forward. TFRHIIII BHA58

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 9.

Stewards Note:

PERFECT PUPIL: Following its run on 26/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Airtothethrone (IRE), 5-1 Another Lord (IRE), 13-2 Sadler’s Bay (GB), 7-1 Record High (IRE), 17-2 Bampton Star (GB), 10-1 Shot Boii (IRE), 11-1 River Run Free (IRE), 12-1 Try The Money (IRE), 28-1 Lelant (IRE), 33-1 Perfect Pupil (IRE), 40-1 Imperial Storm (IRE), 300-1 Pennant Legacy (GB)

SEVENTH RACE 7.45

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ADEPT CABINETS

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8650 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3494, 2nd £1746, 3rd £874, 4th £437, 5th £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights raised 4lb 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 LEECH and YORGUNNABEPLUCKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs CHER MONSIEUR

WEIGHTWATCHER: GAVIN won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 18lb to 83. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGHBURY HILL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 151 miles.

L’EMPIRE VERT signalled he is ready to get off the mark when a very good recent C&D second so gets the vote with that form having been well advertised since. C&D scorer Good Impression heads the list of dangers if, as expected, building on an encouraging C&D sixth. Hat-trick seeking Just Aidan and Taunton winner Rodney also command plenty of respect too in this open handicap

colours no horse age st lb

1 L’EMPIRE VERT (FR) (26) 40P052

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)

Mr E. A. R. Morgans

5 12-0

Sean Houlihan

Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Br Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot Morgans Family Butchers

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French maiden who built on earlier promise for his current yard when a very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago. Form has been franked so he’s a likely player TFRHHHHH BHA93

2 RODNEY (IRE) (71) F-00P61

B g Golden Horn - Romina

Morris Morgan Racing

6 12-0

Jack Tudor

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Normandie Stud Ltd Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on his yard debut when opening his account in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 71 days ago. Up 4lb but he’s well in the mix again TFRHHHHI BHA93

3 LEECH (FR) (26) 650P30 D BF

B g Masked Marvel - Lichtspiel (GER)

Mr David M. Williams

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

6 11-12

Ellis Collier (5)

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden and he came in only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA91

4 HIGHBURY HILL (GB) (49) 0302

4 11-11

B f Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh

Johanna Adams & Partner

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mr W. Kinsey Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden but she recorded a good second of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) 49 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA98

5 YORGUNNABEPLUCKY (GB) (57) 3-50505

5 11-9

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Amicus Osian Radford (10)

Midlands Quintet Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br John Nye Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpieces on and failed to step forward on his handicap bow when ﬁfth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 57 days ago, going in snatches. More is required. TFRHHIII BHA88

6 JUST AIDAN (IRE) (41) 6-00311 D

6 11-9

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tastytimes (IRE) Harry Reed

Robin Dickin Racing Club Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Mrs Noreen O’Gorman Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up and bids for a hat-trick following 2m handicap wins at Lingﬁeld and Wincanton. Up another 6lb but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood. TFRHHHHI BHA88

7 CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (154) 3-S3000 5 11-5

Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Ma Chere Amie (FR) Conor O’Farrell

Mrs Samantha Dunn Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in a trio of runs, only ninth of 11 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Bangor (16.7f, soft) 154 days ago. Much more required on his handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA84

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

GOOD IMPRESSION (GB) (26) 023P46 CD

B g Showcasing - Daintily Done

B. M. G. Group

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd

10 11-4

Jamie Brace (5)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 5 months before an encouraging sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D 26 days ago, fading from last Can make his presence felt with that run under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA83

9 GAVIN (GB) (161) 00F300 CD

B g Bated Breath - Under Milk Wood

7 11-4

James Bowen

Mr H. Jones Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest

Br Seasons Holidays PLC

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he was a below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 161 days ago. It’s now ﬁfteen runs since his last win in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA83

TRIPLE NICKLE

(IRE) (26) P2-2206

B m So You Think (NZ) - Secret Shine (IRE)

Mr Alex James & Mr B. J Llewellyn

Br George Kent

9 10-11

Elizabeth Gale (7)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 and she beat only one in handicap hurdle here (20f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Down in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA76

11 VICTOR HAZE

(GB) (11) 05-0623

Ch g Arvico (FR) - Evening Haze

Mr P. Dando

Br Phillip C. Dando

8 10-9

Conor Ring

Phillip Dando, Peterston-Super-Ely

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 11 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts in search of a maiden victory. TFRHHHII BHA74

12 KYLENOE DANCER (GB)

(679) UPP/633- 7 10-8

Ch m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Kylenoe Fairy (IRE)

Hawkings Harding Harris

Br Bramdean Breeders Partnership

Harry Cobden

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler for Paul Henderson in the summer of 2023. Resumes after 22 months off for her yard/handicap debut and the market can prove a good guide. TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10.

Stewards Note:

LEECH: Following its run on 21/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Just Aidan (IRE), 6-1 Rodney (IRE), 15-2 L’Empire Vert (FR), 17-2 Highbury Hill (GB), 9-1 Victor Haze (GB), 10-1 Kylenoe Dancer (GB), 14-1 Leech (FR), 20-1 Good Impression (GB), 22-1 Gavin (GB), 25-1 Triple Nickle (IRE), 28-1 Cher Monsieur (FR), 50-1 Yorgunnabeplucky (GB)

THE HORSERACING BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £107,276 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.37 - THE GERAINT BOWENS WELSH CAP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the ﬁfth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 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. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 5.12 - THE GERAINT BOWENS WELSH CAP MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the ﬁfth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 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. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.45 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5624 to the winning horse The second to receive £2587, the third £1293, the fourth £647 and the ﬁfth £322. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 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. April 14th. 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. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4302; Second £2150; Third £1076; Fourth £538; Fifth £268. (Penalty Value £5624.26)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.15 - THE HAPPY RETIREMENT VIV PRIOR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. 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. 17 entries at £50. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 6.45 - THE ADEPT GRP CABINETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the ﬁfth £454. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. 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. 19 entries at £75. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 7.15 - THE LANDOFSMILES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the ﬁfth £262. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. 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. 22 entries at £42. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.45 - THE ADEPT CABINETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the ﬁfth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 12th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. 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. 22 entries at £42. - Closed April 12th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218. (Penalty Value £4568.06) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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