Hereford Racecard - Monday 12th January

AFTERNOON RACING

MON 12 JAN Official Raceday Programme & Form Guide | £3

HORSE BOX PARKING CAR PARK

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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND 1

Snaffles Restaurant

10 Owners & Trainers Entrance

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Owners and Trainers

11 Stable Yard

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First Aid Point

12 Toilets

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Hummingbird Bar

13 Viewing Steps

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Main Entrance

14 Viewing Steps

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Piglets Pantry Pies & Coffee Shop

15 Weighing Room

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Parade Ring

16 Winners Enclosure

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Pre Parade Ring

17 Winning Post

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Racecourse/Finishing Straight

18 Syndicate Lounge

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WELCOME TO HEREFORD RACECOURSE

Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for our first fixture of 2026 and may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

We have seen some fantastic racing around the country over the Festive period, despite the challenging weather, and we thank all those who work over this time to make racing happen and to ensure horses reach the track in the best shape possible.

Looking to experience the thrill of racehorse ownership? Then look no further than our Hereford Racing Club which includes an annual ARC membership (to 500+ fixtures) plus a share in the Venetia Williams’ trained horse Johnny Boy. It really presents fantastic value for money at £320! Visit our website for more information or to join up right away!

For those that have already enjoyed a Day At The Races package this season I’m sure you will appreciate the value this package gives, with admission, racecard, hot pie and drink included. These packages are available for all remaining fixtures and must be purchased 7 days in advance of the raceday, but numbers are limited so we would encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

All of our 2026 fixtures are now online and available to purchase tickets for but don’t delay as both our Snaffles restaurant and Premier Viewing are selling fast.

Fixtures to look forward include Ladies Day on Saturday 7th March, our new Easter Monday Family Fun Day on Monday 6th April, and we finish the season with the return of the Richard Layton Charity Day on Thursday 16th April.

Enjoy your day with us today and we will see you again on Monday 26th January.

Best wishes, Camilla Esling, General Manager

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ABANDONMENT POLICY

In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply: • Abandonment before completion of the 1st race – badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund • Abandonment prior to completion of the 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 abandoned meeting.

Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Hereford Racecourse, Roman Road, Hereford HR4 9QU. Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.

ADMISSION BADGES

Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times.

If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times.

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

Baby changing facilities can be found in the main toilet block next to the raceday office to the left of the main entrance and in the Rusty Bridge Restaurant toilets. Please ask a member of staff for details of a private breast feeding area, if required.

DISABLED VISITORS

Forward parking is available for blue badge holders, stewards will direct you. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of change.

There is a disabled viewing area accessible through Rusty Bridge for wheelchair users, and disabled toilets on site.

DOGS

Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs onto the racecourse at any time during the raceday, with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs. During hot weather, it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Hereford Racecourse employs safety stewards. In the event of an emergency which requires evacuation a public announcement will be made and the stewards will direct you to a safe area.

FEEDBACK

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FIRST AID

The first aid room is located inside the main entrance.

LITTER

Please help us keep Hereford Racecourse tidy by disposing of your litter and old betting slips in the bins provided.

HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD

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 high-specification 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.hereford-racecourse.co.uk.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Flash photography is not permitted at any time.

Press and Commercial photographers must pre-arrange the necessary permission with the racecourse office at least 7 days before the race meeting. Amateur photographers are only permitted to take photographs in the areas normally open to the public and should not encroach upon areas specifically designated for or used by professional photographers. Professional filming and photography takes place here at Hereford Racecourse for various publications and broadcasting, and racegoers (including families) consent to being filmed, photographed and otherwise recorded by Hereford Racecourse or any third party authorised by Hereford Racecourse.

SAFETY

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse. Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time. Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks.

MONDAY 12TH JANUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

Guy Upton (Chief Steward) Joanne Hawkins (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Sophie Candy, Nathan Green, Margaret Groves EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS Mel Baker, Jeremy Willis, Jane Southam, Michael Turner COMMENTATOR Stewart Machin BETTING RING MANAGER Andy Collins GENERAL MANAGER Camilla Esling CLERK OF THE COURSE Molly King HEAD GROUNDSMAN Oliver Whittaker SAFEGUARDING LEAD Camilla Esling PADDOCK PRESENTER Cornelius Lysaght

STARTERS William Jordan Ciaran McKee JUDGE Guy Lewis CLERK OF THE SCALES Robert Cuthbert VETERINARY OFFICER Graham Potts VETERINARY SURGEONS Ed Shaw MVB, MRCVS Liam Kearns MRCVS Anne Gibbs MRCVS MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr Chris Reynolds Dr Philip Pritchard Dr Ian Roberts NURSE Dawn Price

Hereford Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Wolverhampton and Worcester racecourses.

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name

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birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

No. of days since last ran

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite age

COURT LIABILITY (IRE) (27)) 2-11

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE) NashWebbPaverVandenber V ghe&10Percenters Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick

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weight st-lb

11-4

Harry Bannister Harry Whittington, Sparsholt

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row.

TFRHHHHH BHAKEY

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Br

Jockey

Trainer

Sponsor S

Star Ratings Explained Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: Selected to win the race.

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

hope.

Unlikely to win but not totally without 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.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

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A WARM WELCOME TO TODAY'S OWNERS & TRAINERS

Today’s Owners & Trainers lounge is located in the Rusty Bridge restaurant overlooking the racecourse.

Complimentary tea, coffee & luncheon is available throughout the day (on production of the correct voucher) with a full pay bar and tote betting.

Susan Mackay is your dedicated hostess and here to help Owners throughout today.

The Syndicate Lounge is located in the Parade Ring Marquee, for those with pre-registered badges.

Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day with a full pay bar and tote betting.

FIRST RACE 1.00 THREE MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (3M 1F 44YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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) A

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs TUSCAN ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs TONGAKNOXIE WEIGHTWATCHER: MARTALMIX’JAC won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 6lb to 78.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHTONTHEWING trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 126 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

LIGHTONTHEWING did it nicely enough at Wincanton before Christmas and might be able to cope with a 7lb rise. Ithaka and Illogical Logic arrive on the back of good efforts, while the returning Just In A Bit is one to keep a close eye on in the betting.

1-2-3: 1.LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) 2.ITHAKA (IRE) 3.ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

BORN ATMIDNIGHT (GB) (57) P6P-430

11 12-0

S

st lb

B g Midnight Legend - Wavet Mr B. J. Goldsmith Br B. J. Goldsmith

Freddie Gordon Kathy Turner, Sherborne Collarways S

2

10 12-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner of Plumpton handicap chases in March 2024 and performed with credit when making the frame on first 2 starts of this season.

Struggled in better company at Fontwell last time, but couldn’t rule out now tasked with a more suitable assignment.

TFRHHHII BHA100

ITHAKA (IRE) (23) 1302-32

B g Libranno - Taras Choice K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Br Maurice Stack

Freddie Mitchell Ryan Potter, Sellack

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 23f hurdles winner last term who signed off with a good second at Market Rasen in March. Much better effort over fences this term when second of 7 over C&D 23 days ago. Player if in similar form.

TFRHHHHI BHA100

3

HEVA ROSE (FR) (339) 0/121/PP- CD

9 11-12

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Wild Rose Bloom (FR) The Hon Lady Heber-Percy Br Andre Jean Quesny & Gilles Trapenard

Ned Fox (3) Venetia Williams, Hereford Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences at the end of 2023 (including C&D) but pulled up on both starts last season and returns from another 11 months off with something to prove. Has had wind surgery.

TFRHHIII BHA98

4

INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (1) 02F-2P5

8 11-10

B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE) The Danum Partnership Br Pat & Eddie Barry

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard NER UN R Science Supplements S N O TIMEFORM VIEW Still to score over fences butN made a creditable reappearance when second at Fontwell on reappearance. Found to be suffering from sinus problems at Uttoxeter 3 weeks later and has been dropped 3lb for that.

5

MARY’S FORTUNE (FR) (33) 3/56-046

Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Scanelle (FR) Mr T. Vaughan Br Mr Pierre Gasnier

TFRHHHHI BHA96

8

11-5

Rian Corcoran (5) Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge DragonBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France at best. Winner in points since but not much promise under Rules for this yard, finishing sixth of 9 at Leicester latest. Others are preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA91

6

JUST IN A BIT (GB) (590) 43034/2-

B g Linda’s Lad - Gifted Rose Poplar Cottage Racing Club Br Mrs Sandra Smith

8

11-4

Shane Quinlan Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth AP Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second of 14 on 23f Worcester chase debut in June 2024. Looked open to improvement but hasn’t been seen since. It’ll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

7

ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) (50) F13PP2

Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR) Christian Williams Racing Club Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis

8

11-4

Toby McCain-Mitchell Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had the race sewn up when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot last May and gained quick compensation when making all back there a week later.

Very much back on form when neck second at Windsor (3m) 7 weeks ago. Claims if in a similar mood this afternoon.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

8

8

LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (27) 1344-P1 D

11

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble Woodhayes Racing Club Br Mrs Patricia Doran

11-1

Ciaran O’Shea (5) Susan Gardner, Longdown Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form with a bang when seeing off Shot Boii by 5 lengths (Tuscan Rose third) at Wincanton (25f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Put back up 7lb but he’s won off higher marks before.

TFRHHHHH BHA87

TONGAKNOXIE (IRE) (89) 0404-0

6 10-12

Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Portlandica (IRE) The England Family Br Kevin Purfield

Callum Pritchard Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only minor promise in maiden/novice hurdles last season and well held again on Worcester handicap hurdle debut/ reappearance in October. Switches to fences back from another 3 months off. Still early days with him.

TFRHHHII BHA84

10

TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) (27) PU1-4P3

8

B m Milan - Ma Furie (FR) Fighting Chance Syndicate Br Jonathan Whymark

10-9

Bradley Harris (3) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Registered second hurdles success at Ffos Las on final run of last season. Easily best effort over fences this term when 8 3/4 lengths third of 10 to Lightonthewing at Wincanton (25f, soft, 11/2) 27 days ago. Prone to the odd mistake. TFRHHHII BHA81

11

LYNSEY LARUE (IRE) (33) 450053

7

Br m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Open Your Heart (IRE) Mrs C. Williams Br Mr Richard Murphy

10-6

Ellis Collier (3) Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Irish point winner but yet to better modest form under Rules, including last of 3 in 2m Leicester handicap on chase debut. The significant step up in trip this afternoon needs to prompt improvement.

TFRHHHII BHA78

12

MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (33) 223-503

Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR) High And Low Br Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux

9

10-6

Tabitha Worsley Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth AP Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sharper for a comeback run over hurdles when third of 13 in 21f course handicap chase last month. Being dropped another 2lb can only help. Yard also runs Just In A Bit. TFRHHHII BHA78 2025: MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 10, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Illogical Logic (FR), Lightonthewing (IRE), 11-2 Just In A Bit (GB), 15-2 Ithaka (IRE), Tuscan Rose (IRE), 16-1 Heva Rose (FR), 18-1 Born At Midnight (GB), Lynsey Larue (IRE), Martalmix’jac (FR), 28-1 Tongaknoxie (IRE), 33-1 Mary’s Fortune (FR)

RACE RESULT:

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DISTANCE

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2ND

3RD

4TH

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £173,392 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.

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SECOND RACE 1.30 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs BOSTON SAVR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs BOSTON SAVR LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN CROSS trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.

RACE SUMMARY A few to consider with C&D winner RACE TO BASE shading the vote having been beaten only by a couple of good prospects at Aintree. Fellow penalised-winner Looping d’Arc had a bit in hand when scoring on hurdles bow at Southwell so is next best ahead of French-recruit Donegal, who went close to making a winning start in this sphere at Doncaster.

1-2-3: 1.RACE TO BASE (IRE) 2.LOOPING D’ARC (FR) 3.DONEGAL (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

LOOPING D’ARC (FR) (41) 21 D

5 11-10

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Pollinie (FR) Mrs J Fowler & Mrs T Brown Br Mr Chrstian Ravier, Mr Alban Beauzon

S

st lb

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Warren Greatrex Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jeu St Eloi gelding who built on bumper second when making a winning debut over hurdles in 14-runner novice at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 9/2) 6 weeks ago. Scored comfortably that day and well in the mix here. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2

RACE TO BASE (IRE) (37) 421-513 CD

B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE) Mr D. M. Proos Br Jimmy Lawler

6 11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who built on his hurdling debut promise when easily landing C&D novice in November. Improved his form despite finishing last of 3 against a couple of useful ones at Aintree a month ago and he sets the standard.

TFRHHHHH BHA122

3

AHANAGLOGH (IRE) (16) 23/5-00

B g Watar (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE) De La Haye Lewis Newman Lennon Appleby Br David Patrick Connors

7

11-3

Tom Broughton (5) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in both points. Modest fifth in a bumper in June 2024 and well held both starts over hurdles this season TFRHIIII BHAafter 18 months off.

4

BOSTON SAVR (IRE) (13) 00

5

B g Milan - Rathvawn Belle (IRE) Mrs K Browne & Partners Br Mrs D. Cashman

TIMEFORM VIEW Never on terms at Southwell and Haydock.

5

GLANCING JACK (GB) (82) 1-5 CD

11-3

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group S TFRHIIII BHA-

5

11-3

B g Passing Glance - Card Game (IRE) David Clark and Partner Br Mrs J. U. Hales

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland

6

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Big price but created a good impression as he made a winning start in Hereford bumper over a year ago, quickening clear. Penalised and off 10 months, matched that form when fifth at Worcester in October and not taken lightly on hurdles debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

GUARDAMI ANCORA (FR) (32) 022

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Perlara (FR) Red & Black Magic Br Mr Tim Dineen

11-3

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in novice hurdles, runner-up at Taunton last month, and shouldn’t be long before he goes one better.

TFRHHHHI BHA115

7

LOADED AND LOCKED (IRE) (33) F21-143 D BF

B g Malinas (GER) - Roman Seera (IRE) Mr Malcolm Olden Br Mr Tony Hayes

6

11-3

Harry Cobden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 Irish point winner who also bagged a bumper at Worcester in October. Posted an encouraging fourth of 13 in novice at Warwick on hurdles bow but failed to build on that when beaten at odds-on here last month. Worth another chance. TFRHHHHI BHA118

12

8

LOOTENAY (FR) (26) 63-P0

5

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Carmona (FR) Moorland Racing & Menzies A M Ltd Br John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn

11-3

Shane Fenelon (5) Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, JS Sports UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on debut when third in a 7-runner bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good to firm) on final start for Tom Weston in April. However, no encouragement both starts over hurdles this term. TFRHIIII BHA-

9

TRIPLE HAYCH (GB) (23) 2P0

7

B g Kayf Tara - Buxom (IRE) Oaktree Racing Club Br Mr A. J. & Mrs J. Ward & Mr G. Wragg

11-3

Richard Patrick Sheila Lewis, Brecon

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on first start in points but pulled up next time (Nov 23). Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 23 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

WESTERN CROSS (IRE) (48) 20

5

11-3

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Be My Westerner (IRE) Sean Houlihan The England Family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead Br Dave Slattery Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding who made an encouraging start when second of 8 in bumper (10/3) at Worcester but raced too freely here next time. Makes hurdles debut.

TFRHHHII BHA-

11

CIAO BELLISIMA (GB) (17) 0

6 10-10

B m Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Jade (IRE) Mr Peter Price Br Mr J. Groucott & Miss Michelle Collier

Nick Slatter (3) Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

12

6 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to need time and distance and shaped in kind when eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on NH debut 15 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

GLANCING BACK (GB) (71) 6-6

B m Passing Glance - Roberta Back (IRE) Emma Bishop Racing Club & Mrs MJ Arnold Br Jane Arnold

Lilly Pinchin Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Coombs Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability in maiden hurdles at Taunton and Huntingdon 8 months apart. Sort to be seen in a better light in handicaps in due course.

TFRHIIII BHA-

13

LADY MAGIC (FR) (228) 335-11

5 10-10

B m Magician (IRE) - Queen Bertinaie (FR) Lady Gibbings Br P. Bellanger & J. M. Bellanger

Ned Fox (5) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

14

4

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced 5 times in bumpers on the other side of the Channel for Adrien Fouassier, winning her last 2 in May. Not the easiest to assess and the market should prove instructive as this mare goes hurdling for new connections. TFRHHHII BHA-

DONEGAL (FR) (31) 2

B g Dariyan (FR) - Desire To Win (IRE) Stratford Racecourse 2 Br P. Harley

10-4

Sean Bowen Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in the France and went close to making a winning hurdles debut for new yard at Doncaster last month, clear of rest. Open to improvement and he should win soon.

TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14

Hood worn by No. 12.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Loaded And Locked (IRE), 11-2 Looping d’Arc (FR), Race To Base (IRE), Donegal (FR), 13-2 Guardami Ancora (FR), 12-1 Glancing Jack (GB), Western Cross (IRE), Lady Magic (FR), 100-1 Boston Savr (IRE), 150-1 Ahanaglogh (IRE), Ciao Bellisima (GB), Glancing Back (GB), 250-1 Lootenay (FR), Triple Haych (GB)

RACE RESULT:

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DISTANCE

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2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE TWO

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THIRD RACE 2.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs LYRIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs LYRIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: AGUELLID trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 111 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

AGUELLID produced a most promising effort on British debut and should prove capable of much better, so is taken to get the better of the penalised C&D winner Vol Royale. Completing the shortlist is Lyric, who was above average at his best on the Flat and rates as an interesting newcomer to hurdling.

1-2-3: 1.AGUELLID (FR) 2.VOL ROYALE (IRE) 3.LYRIC (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

VOL ROYALE (IRE) (33) 144-B51 CD

6 11-10

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - King’sandqueen’s (IRE) Kayley Woollacott Racing II Br Patrick Doyle

S

st lb

Harry Cobden Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne The Firehouse Somerset S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed ability when fourth both bumper starts last spring and is going the right way over hurdles, comfortably landing a 2m maiden at C&D last month. A penalty demands more but he looks capable of better. TFRHHHHI BHA118

2

AGUELLID (FR) (56) 4-3

Ch g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Green Hope (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Mr Hubert Honore

5

11-3

Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fairly useful level on hurdle bow when 3 1/2 lengths fourth in newcomers race at Auteuil and very much caught the eye when third on UK debut at Exeter 56 days ago, finishing with plenty of running left despite pulling hard. Type to improve considerably.

TFRHHHHH BHA-

3

COOLER THAN ME (GB) (17) 21//PBP-0

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Wou Oodd Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe Br Clare Lloyd & Peter Hughes

8

11-3

Tom Broughton (5) Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham Nancekuke Lettings, Valerie Mary Mason S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level when runner-up in an Exeter bumper in March 2023 but has already changed hands twice since and recent return from 18-month was discouraging. Hard to fancy.

TFRHIIII BHA-

4

COTE D’ANGE (FR) (74) 0-0

5

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Cote Vermeille The Ipsden Invincibles Br Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul

11-3

Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas, Cardiff Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yard going well at present but soundly beaten both starts over hurdles so far.

5

COULD BE YOU (IRE) (16) 23-3P

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE) RS Racing (Syndicates) Br Mr P. Gallagher

6

TFRHHIII BHA-

11-3

Harry Kimber Ryan Potter, Sellack RS Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in Irish points in early 2025 but didn’t achieve much in a pair of novice hurdles at Lingfield and Chepstow last month. Others make more appeal.

TFRHIIII BHA-

6

HARBOUR LIGHT (GB) (33) 0-00

B g Harbour Law - Tea Caddy The Auld Alliance Br The Batsford Stud

5

11-3

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and a C&D maiden hurdle. Looks more one for the longer term.

TFRHHIII BHA-

7

KENOBI (FR) (68) 6

B g Palace Prince (GER) - Balline de Teillee (FR) Chris Trigg & RER Williams Br Cedric Denis & Kahn

5

11-3

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a half-sister to useful hurdler/smart staying chaser Ramses de Teillee. Not given a hard time when mid-field in a Chepstow bumper and market may prove best guide now hurdling.

TFRHHIII BHA-

14

8

LORD VIRGINIA (FR) (46) 4-04

5

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Virginia Bella (FR) Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 17 Br Mr Pascal Noue & Mme Valerie Lutz

11-3

Beau Morgan (5) Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only modest form in 3 bumpers so would be a bit of a surprise winner on hurdle debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

9

LOVIS DE SCEAUX (FR) (33) 02-6U50

Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Elle de Sceaux (FR) Mr Keith Stait Br S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere

5

11-3

Shane Fenelon (5) Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster SJD Racing, JS Sports UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper but yet to make an impact in 3 starts over hurdles so far.

10

LYRIC (IRE) (254)

5

B g Too Darn Hot - Gala Mrs Fitri Hay Br Denford Stud Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-3

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat for John & Thady Gosden but offered little on debut for this yard in that sphere in May. Worth a betting check now sent hurdling after 8 months off.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

PETER’S LAST DEAL (FR) (70) 35-3

5

11-3

B g Walzertakt (GER) - Taradissima Has (FR) Lady Gibbings Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

12

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers when third here on debut and again showed something when third of 8 in novice hurdle at this course (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow 70 days ago. Looked short of pace there, though, so drop in trip not certain to suit.

TFRHHHII BHA-

RAGING AL (IRE) (23) U00

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mountain Bell The Pant Wilkin Partnership Br The Mountain Bell Partnership

11-3

James Davies Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge DragonBet, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat has proved headstrong when down the field both completed starts over hurdles, including over C&D last time.

TFRHHIII BHA-

13

DARING TO DREAM (GB) (26) 2-60

B m Zoustar (AUS) - Dream To Reality Mr Martin Woods Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

5 10-10

James Best Harriet Dickin, Midford Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Zoustar mare who has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle but seems unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.

TFRHHHII BHA-

14

BOTH OF US (IRE) (81)

4

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Intermittent Mrs H Watson & Mrs Carol Lee Br Intermittent Partnership

10-4

Conor O’Farrell Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair staying handicapper on Flat, winning 3 times last season. Sold from George Boughey 20,000 gns in October and isn’t without hope making hurdles debut with tongue stap retained.

TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 14.

Stewards Note: AGUELLID: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

HARBOUR LIGHT: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

LOVIS DE SCEAUX: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

BOTH OF US: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Vol Royale (IRE), 9-4 Aguellid (FR), 11-2 Peter’s Last Deal (FR), 10-1 Lyric (IRE), 40-1 Daring To Dream (GB), Both of Us (IRE), 50-1 Cote d’Ange (FR), Harbour Light (GB), Lord Virginia (FR), 100-1 Cooler Than Me (GB), Kenobi (FR), 150-1 Raging Al (IRE), 250-1 Lovis de Sceaux (FR), 300-1 Could Be You (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

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DISTANCE

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2ND

3RD

4TH

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FOURTH RACE 2.30 TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CB PROTECTION AND SECURITY 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)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs SOLDIEROFTHESTORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs SOLDIEROFTHESTORM WEIGHTWATCHER: PEPE LE MOKO won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 7lb to 112.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEPE LE MOKO trained by J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

RODNEY was an easy winner on his third start over fences at Leicester last month and can follow up from a 7lb higher mark. Noahsgreatrainbow still appeals as on a workable mark after his chase debut success and is the biggest threat, further improvement from him hard to rule out, with Ede’iffs Rock completing the shortlist.

1-2-3: 1.RODNEY (IRE) 2.NOAHSGREATRAINBOW (IRE) 3.EDE’IFFS ROCK KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

NOAHSGREATRAINBOW (IRE) (27) 2/00-521

7

12-0

S

B g Milan - Bowling Green (IRE) Mr W. S. Watt Br Miss D. Quigley & Mrs S. O’Toole

Paul O’Brien Harry Derham, Newbury OLBG S

2

8 11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer in 2023/24 but never really fulfilled that promise over hurdles. Right back on track over fences though, making a successful debut in a 7-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft). Up 6lb but there’s better still to come. TFRHHHHI BHA120

SOLDIEROFTHESTORM (IRE) (15) 3004-01 C

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Mr Tom Bond Br Mrs Ann Bond

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off for 8 months prior but landed a gamble when winning a 14-runner handicap hurdle (9/4) at Catterick (19.3f, good) 15 days ago. Up to a career-high mark now sent chasing.

TFRHHHII BHA116

3

RODNEY (IRE) (15) 611-F51

7

B g Golden Horn - Romina Morris Morgan Racing Br Normandie Stud Ltd

11-8

Charlie Deutsch Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap hurdles on first 2 starts for this yard at the beginning of 2025 and struck at the third of time of asking over fences this season TFRHHHHH BHA114 when easily accounting for 5 rivals in 2m Leicester handicap 15 days ago. Up in trip but expected to be bang there.

4

THE WINSLOW BOY (GB) (68) 0/310P-3

7

11-7

B g Dartmouth - Mizzurka Chase The Dream and Partner Br Golden Cap

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

5

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on winning a Chepstow novice hurdle last season but back on track sent chasing when third there in November. Can give a good account but others appeal as likelier winners.

TFRHHHII BHA113

GOLD FOR ALEC (FR) (32) 316-340 D

11-6

Ch g Planteur (IRE) - Gold For Tina (FR) Gun Dog Gin Limited Br Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels

Callum Pritchard (3) Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

6

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Two handicap hurdle wins last season and good third in 2m Cheltenham handicap on reappearance in October.

However, beaten a long way both subsequent starts, including on last month’s chase debut.

TFRHHIII BHA112

PEPE LE MOKO (FR) (26) 463-F42

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jolie Menthe (FR) Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

11-6

Ciaran Gethings Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has dropped down the weights and produced his best effort for some time when second of 9 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 26 days ago. Player if able to back that up.

TFRHHHII BHA112

7

ZESTFUL HOPE (FR) (27) 0-61505 C

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Chamdespoir (FR) Ms G. E. Morgan Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier

9

11-4

David Bass Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap hurdler/chaser who notched second success over fences when cosily landing a fast-ground Huntingdon handicap in October. Subsequent efforts have lacked spark, though, and he needs to bounce back.

TFRHHIII BHA110

16

8

EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (27) 12413-F D BF

8

11-1

B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff Mr A. Lees Br Mr A. F. Lees

Harry Kimber Kathy Turner, Sherborne

9

5 10-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged third victory of last season when taking a 5-runner Taunton handicap chase (23f, soft) in February. Well backed returning from 9 months off last time but fell 5 out when still in front. Interesting to see if market support is replicated this time. TFRHHHHI BHA107

JUST FORTY (FR) (12) 25-425P

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Janiceinwonderland (FR) Aura Racing Br Ecurie Villebadin

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France and improved when runner-up in a 6-runner 4-y-o conditions event on second start over fences in June. Subsequently changed hands for €20,000 but hasn’t fired either outing for connections, despite having undergone a wind-op prior to chase debut last time.

TFRHHIII BHA108

10

THE MAGUS (IRE) (32) 421-033 BF

6

B g Yeats (IRE) - Regents Dancer (IRE) Red & Black Magic Br R. Lynch

10-9

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow final outing last season. Improved from chasing bow when third of 7 in handicap chase TFRHHHII BHA101 (5/2) at Taunton (23f, good) 32 days ago, though wasn’t always fluent and showed tendency to hang left, so others preferred on balance.

11

I AIN’T YOUR MATE (IRE) (331) 32/064-

B g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE) Mr Alan Rogers Br J. Kennedy

6

10-8

Jack Tudor Christian Williams, Bridgend Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bought for £120,000 after placing in a couple of Irish points and the latest of last season’s 3 runs over hurdles was a step in the right direction, finishing fourth of 14 in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f, soft). Off 11 months but type to do better now chasing over further.

TFRHHHII BHA100 DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 8.

Stewards Note: JUST FORTY: Following its run on 31/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE FOUR

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE), 9-2 Rodney (IRE), 8-1 Soldierofthestorm (IRE), Ede’iffs Rock (GB), 9-1 Pepe Le Moko (FR), 11-1 The Magus (IRE), 12-1 The Winslow Boy (GB), I Ain’t Your Mate (IRE), 18-1 Gold For Alec (FR), 33-1 Zestful Hope (FR), Just Forty (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 3.00 THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (19 wins from 88 runners, 22%) runs MR GRIFFITHS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs MR GRIFFITHS LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMART BUCKS trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 210 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

BOLLIN THOU improved again to justify strong support in comprehensive fashion at Uttoxeter 12 days ago and looks capable of defying a 7lb rise. Happy Returns is another who arrives on the back of stylish win so rates the main threat ahead of the lightly-raced Shorten Sassy.

1-2-3: 1.BOLLIN THOU 2.HAPPY RETURNS 3.SHORTEN SASSY KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

1

BRIERY BUTTERFLY (GB) (49) 5654-32

7 11-12

B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme Br Simon and Helen Plumbly

S

st lb

Sam Twiston-Davies Henry Daly, Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Continues in good heart and is capable of landing one of these, making the frame once again at Ludlow last time. Stamina to prove over this longer trip, however (took strong hold last time).

TFRHHHII BHA93

2

MR GRIFFITHS (FR) (68) 045-0

6

B g Masked Marvel - Uriela Jin (FR) Paul & Clare Rooney Br E.A.R.L.Haras Du Saubouas

11-7

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only minor promise to date and was reported to have made a respiratory noise when well beaten on reappearance/qualifying run at Chepstow (19.4f) in November. Worth a market check now sent handicapping over a markedly longer trip.

TFRHHHII BHA88

3

VENGEANCE (GB) (39) 05/06/-P4

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Titch Strider (IRE) Mr J. F. Panvert NER UN Br John Panvert N-R

8

11-6

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh

O before being pulled up on his yard debut at Exeter in November. Ran a lot better up 1m in trip Nmonths TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler at best but off 20 at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) the following month (tongue tied). Passed only beaten rivals that day but entitled to come on again. TFRHHHII BHA87

4

BREDON HILL DART (GB) (23) 03-P1P4 D

B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner Br R. W. and Mrs Mitchell

7

11-5

Lucy Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown Woodhayes Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Newton Abbot in June and left comeback run behind when fourth over C&D 23 days ago. Respected.

TFRHHHII BHA86

5

HAPPY RETURNS (GB) (39) 43/44-21

B m Recharge (IRE) - Bonne Anniversaire Mrs J. M. Abbott Br Shade Oak Stud

9

11-3

Bradley Harris (3) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage for age and built on reappearance second when readily winning a weak 7-runner handicap hurdle (3/1) at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 39 days ago. Can go well again despite an 8lb rise.

TFRHHHHI BHA84

6

SHORTEN SASSY (GB) (23) U04-265 BF

6

11-3

B m Telescope (IRE) - Nordic Nymph Mr P. E. Truscott Br Mr P. E. Truscott

Shane Quinlan (3) Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Tote S

7

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who showed benefit of return when fifth over C&D last month, left with plenty to do.

Not taken lightly.

TFRHHHHI BHA84

BOLLIN THOU(GB) (12) 000-P41

B g Bollin Eric - Labelthou (FR) D Charlesworth & D Turner Br DGM Partnership

11-2

Sean Bowen Nick Scholfield, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again to justify strong market support in comprehensive style under this rider at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) on New Year’s Eve. Can make another bold bid.

TFRHHHHH BHA83

20

8

JEWEL EYED JUDY (GB) (33) 65PP-14

Gr m Passing Glance - Millicent Silver Mr John Goodman Br John Goodman & the Late Owen Brennan

6

11-2

James Turner (5) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had shown decidedly little prior to opening her account in a weak handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, soft) following a 7-month break in November.

Wasn’t in the same form over the same C&D next time and will need to take a step forward going back up in trip.

TFRHHHII BHA83

9

GETAWAY SAM (IRE) (16) 5-U0P0

6

11-1

B g Getaway (GER) - Newrath Dancer (IRE) Mrs Jan Johnson Br P. Cluskey & S. Fanning

Ned Fox (5) Matt Sheppard, Ledbury The Towers Hotel & Spa S

10

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Green when mid-field in a Hereford bumper for Nigel Twiston-Davies and well held completed starts over hurdles. Significantly up in trip on handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA82

HARKSMAN (GB) (63) 600-506

Br g Telescope (IRE) - Overthrow F J Allen & Partners Br Richard Johnson

11-0

James Best Martin Keighley, Cheltenham FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler on balance and tried in a hood when only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kempton TFRHHIII BHA81 (24.6f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

11

SMART BUCKS (GB) (16) P6-6P64

6

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner The From Day One Syndicate Br Philip & Philippa Kirby

10-6

Joe Williamson (3) Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent maiden who seemed suited by the step up in trip when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, soft, 33/1) 16 days ago, first-time headgear presumably also of some benefit. Needs to back that up.

TFRHHHII BHA73

12

DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS (GB) (31) P0-0P6P

7

10-5

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass Tabitha Worsley (3) Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells Br Tabitha Worsley NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW No sign of ability in bumper/over hurdles and readily passed over from out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA59

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 11, 12.

Stewards Note: MR GRIFFITHS: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bollin Thou (GB), 5-1 Happy Returns (GB), 7-1 Briery Butterfly (GB), 8-1 Mr Griffiths (FR), 11-1 Shorten Sassy (GB), 12-1 Smart Bucks (GB), 16-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), Jewel Eyed Judy (GB), 28-1 Getaway Sam (IRE), 33-1 Harksman (GB), 250-1 Dontworrywegotthis (GB) TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

RACE FIVE

RACE RESULT:

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SIXTH RACE 3.30 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE R&A MASON MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155.

(Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Lee (16 wins from 59 runners, 27%) runs FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs JAMAICAINE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIME WAS trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 210 miles.

RACE SUMMARY Having pulled clear of the rest when runner-up back from a break at Market Rasen, TIME WAS is taken to go one better here. She remains feasibly treated following a 4lb rise for that solid display and gets the nod ahead of Fay Ce Que Voudras, who looks dangerous back at the scene of her sole career success off a much-reduced mark. Jamaicaine justified strong support when striking over this C&D last month and she is greatly respected, while Feet On The Ground also enters calculations.

1-2-3: 1.TIME WAS (IRE) 2.FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) 3.JAMAICAINE (FR) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

SWEET HONEY B (IRE) (34) 1/233/-5

8

12-0

B m Getaway (GER) - Kilbarry Classic (IRE) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br Con O’Keeffe

S

Richard Patrick Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start between the flags and showed promise on Rules debut in a bumper at Aintree in October 2023. Followed that with decent placed efforts in maiden/ novice hurdles and was entitled to need last month’s reappearance/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (first run for 2 years). One to consider.

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2

GOWER SPIRIT (GB) (16) P410P0 D

6

11-11

B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga Mrs Jan Johnson Br T. A. Harman

Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard, Ledbury The Towers Hotel & Spa S

3

8

TIMEFORM VIEW Sprung 28/1 surprise in Uttoxeter maiden (heavy) in November but has failed to back that up since, for all that an overly-aggressive ride in first-time cheekpieces (discarded here) didn’t help on second run in handicap company at Chepstow recently.

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BALLERINA BOXER (IRE) (86) 515060

B m Shirocco (GER) - One Can Cally (IRE) Mike Harris Racing & Nikki Evans Racing Br Ian Williams

11-9

Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny Radnor Hills S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish 3m hurdles winner in June but she was out with the washing at Limerick when last seen in October/ TFRHIIII BHA95 final run for William Harvey. Opposable on debut for new yard.

4

FEET ON THE GROUND(IRE) (41) 342-022

B m Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (IRE) The FOB Racing Partnership 4 Br Brucetown Farms Ltd

8

11-9

Jonathan Burke Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but latest second in an 8-runner Southwell handicap (20.4f, good to soft) is up there with the best of her efforts under Rules. Remains on a workable back up 2lb and she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA95

5

NOBLE GRACE (IRE) (12) 2-066

5

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s Noble Crawford-Smith Family Br Neil Crawford-Smith

11-3

James Bowen Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging start to career when second of 18 in bumper at Cheltenham last spring. No great shakes in 3 qualifying runs in this sphere but likely to be better off now handicapping and she’s one to note in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHA89

6

JESSIE JUMP JET (GB) (301) 43005P-

Br m Blue Bresil (FR) - Jester Jet Mrs T. P. James Br Toni P. James

6

11-2

Robert Dunne Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who posted a good fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) last February. However, she was pulled up at Southwell the following month and, absent since, is probably best watched starting out for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA88

7

FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (34) 6344-64 C

B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Mr Will Roseff Br Philip Hore Jnr

10 11-1

Liam Harrison Kerry Lee, Presteigne Kerry Lee S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has found things tougher since opening her account in a similar event here around 2 years ago but, on the upside, she’s now some 15lb below that winning mark.

Yard saddled the winner of this in 2024 and a bold show would be no great surprise with first-time cheekpieces enlisted.

TFRHHHHI BHA87

22

8

MAKE SUNSHINE (IRE) (23) 43-36FP

B m Make Believe - Sahara Sunshine RS Racing (Syndicates) Br Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate

7

11-0

Ned Fox (5) Ryan Potter, Sellack RS Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden under various codes and while she wouldn’t be without each-way hope if able to reproduce the form of her C&D third off a 6lb higher mark last spring, her subsequent efforts have lacked spark.

TFRHHIII BHA86

9

JAMAICAINE (FR) (33) P/U-6051 CD

Gr m Martinborough (JPN) - Desideria (FR) Mr John P. McManus Br Guy Cherel

7

11-0

Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when getting off the mark in 13-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. Hiked up 9lb but it could be that things have now clicked for her and she’s a major player.

TFRHHHII BHA86

10

HARTHILL (FR) (21) 64/U31/-0

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Queen Isabella Mrs Emma Stewart Br Mrs Therese Semirot

8 10-10

Tom Bellamy David Dennis, Banbury DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off for over 2 years following shock Stratford success and, unsurprisingly, shaped as if needing the run when TFRHIIII BHA82 well held at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago. Entitled to strip fitter now but others preferred all the same.

11

TIME WAS (IRE) (47) 00-36P2

9

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE) Mrs J. Porter Br B. A. Kilpatrick

10-9

Joe Williamson (3) Philip Kirby, Richmond Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden under Rules who shaped encouragingly from her reduced mark after 5 months off when second to a thriving stablemate in 9-runner handicap at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) in November. Since undergone a wind op and likely to make a bold bid to go one better here.

TFRHHHHH BHA81

12

FORMEL PARK (GB) (49) 200F1P

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparron Hawk (FR) Mr R. E. R. Williams Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones

6

10-3

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to be on her way to a winning chase debut when departing 2 out at Ludlow in November. Atoned for that when scoring at Sedgefield 7 days later but she was pulled up back there next time and she’s 0-8 in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA75

13

LADY FORTUNE (IRE) (213) 5000P-5

6

10-3

Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Topless (IRE) James Best BDRSyndicates David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold Br Pat & Eddie Barry Pragnell S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (23f, good) on final run for Max Comley last summer. Absent since and will probably need the run starting out for her new yard here. TFRHHIII BHA75

14

PRAIRIE QUEEN (GB) (46) FP5344

6

10-2

Br m Eastern Anthem (IRE) - Lupa Montana (USA) Sean Houlihan Clear Racing & Partner Susan Gardner, Longdown Br Ashbrittle Stud Clear Financial Advice Ltd, Woodhayes Stud S

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 13, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: JESSIE JUMP JET: Following its run on 17/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

FORMEL PARK: Following its run on 24/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jamaicaine (FR), 13-2 Feet On The Ground (IRE), 8-1 Time Was (IRE), 12-1 Noble Grace (IRE), 14-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 16-1 Sweet Honey B (IRE), Prairie Queen (GB), 28-1 Formel Park (GB), 33-1 Make Sunshine (IRE), 40-1 Gower Spirit (GB), Jessie Jump Jet (GB), Lady Fortune (IRE), 50-1 Harthill (FR), 100-1 Ballerina Boxer (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE SIX

TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but posted another creditable effort when fourth of 13 in 19f Taunton handicap last time. Place possibilities off the same mark.

TFRHHHII BHA74

SEVENTH RACE 4.00 ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE HEREFORD LADIES DAY SATURDAY 7TH MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235.

(Penalty Value £2450.70)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs DON’T CALL ME SUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs DON’T CALL ME SUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROI DU ROUME trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 150 miles.

RACE SUMMARY

Point winners PIGEON FORGE and Loch Ness Pineau are both appealing, particularly the former for whom the booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye. Cool Customer and That’ll Be Oxo were second and third respectively at Southwell and are live candidates, while Mysti Meadow should build on her encouraging debut at Ludlow and also take a hand in the finish.

1-2-3: 1.PIGEON FORGE (IRE) 2.LOCH NESS PINEAU (FR) 3.COOL CUSTOMER (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder

Jockey

Br

Trainer

Sponsor

no

horse

age

st lb

1

ARIZONA MOON (IRE) (-)

5

11-2

B g Sea Moon - Mrs Huffey Oakman Racing Club Br Grove Stud & Ballyalton House

PLAY SMARTER

S

Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea Moon gelding. Dam, ran twice on Flat, closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Passing Star. Wears tongue strap on debut and probably best watched on this occasion, unless the betting suggests otherwise.

TFRHIIII BHA-

2

COOL CUSTOMER (IRE) (41) 2-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Seoighe (IRE) The Cool Customers Br Mr John Noel McGivney

5

11-2

Jonathan Burke Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW From a family his yard know well (half-brother to fairly useful 2m/21f hurdle winner Siog Geal) and having finished runner-up sole start in Irish points, showed plenty of ability when second behind the favourite in a Southwell bumper on Rules debut last month (That’ll Be Oxo third). Solid claims.

TFRHHHII BHA-

3

LOCH NESS PINEAU (FR) (78) 1

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Boheme d’Herodiere (FR) Hine Law Racing Limited Br Mr Kevin Giraud

5

11-2

Ben Jones Ben Pauling, Naunton Hine Solicitors Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points in October. Half-brother to French chaser King Pineau (19f-2 3/4m winner, by Gentlewave). Dam, TFRHHHHI BHAlightly raced over hurdles in France, 1 1/2m-15f winner on Flat. Yard does well in this sphere and very much one to note on Rules debut.

4

ROI DU ROUME (FR) (43) P5-3P1

Br g Authorized (IRE) - Conakry (FR) DJ & HIK Partnership Br Elevage Des Vallons & Ian Kellitt

6

11-2

James Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEW€78,0003-y-o,€25,0005-y-o.Half-brotherto3winners,includingusefulhurdler/winningchaserinFrancePrinceduRoumeandfairlyusefulFrenchhurdlerTresorduRoume.

Off the mark at fifth attempt in maiden points in November but twice pulled up in that sphere and opposable on Rules debut.

TFRHHIII BHA-

5

THAT’LL BE OXO (IRE) (41) 3

5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Which Thistle (IRE) Mr John Dewen Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

11-2

Tom Bellamy Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Irish Thistle and fairly useful hurdler Noble Robin. Shaped well when third on debut in a Southwell bumper and while he has a bit to find with Cool Customer (3 lengths adrift of that rival at Southwell), he merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA-

6

BRITWAY BELLE (IRE) (92) 1

5

10-9

B m Getaway (GER) - Britway Lady (IRE) Mr Nick Shutts Br Daniel Cotter

Freddie Keighley (7) Henry Oliver, Kinnersley

7

6

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare who was bought for £120,000 after winning sole start in Irish points. Sister to useful chaser Lord Schnitzel, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser The Dubai Way, stayed 2 3/4m. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her ahead of Rules debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

DON’T CALLME SUE (IRE) (40) 0

Ch m Zebadiah (IRE) - Kayem (IRE) BG Racing Partnership Br Ms K. O’Driscoll

10-9

Conor O’Farrell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Zebadiah mare out of a winning pointer who looked one for longer trips in due course when, sent off at 40/1, she finished nearer last than first on debut at Ludlow last month.

TFRHIIII BHA-

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8

FAITH’S SONG (GB) (-)

5

10-9

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mizzurka Baker, DahlBury and Partner Br Tom Symonds Simon Davies Robert Buckler

Ben Poste Tom Symonds, Hentland Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

9

5

TIMEFORM VIEW £48,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler The Winslow Boy, stays 2 1/2m. Yard’s strike rate in bumpers is pretty modest and she’s another who is probably best watched on this occasion.

TFRHHIII BHA-

MYSTIMEADOW(GB) (40) 5

10-9

B m Masterstroke (USA) - Kayf Charmer Mr P. E. Truscott Br Linda Blackford & Brian Jones

Charlie Deutsch Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Tote S

10

5

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a 2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, herself a sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Secret Investor. Backed at long odds and showed ability whilst looking green when fifth in a Ludlow bumper (15.8f, good to soft) last month. Open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-

PIGEON FORGE (IRE) (248) 31

Ch m Well Chosen - Chiltern Hills (IRE) RC Syndicate XIX Br Kenneth Parkhill

10-9

Harry Cobden Emma Lavelle, Marlborough racingclub.com S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a bumper/2 1/2m hurdle winner, herself a half-sister to useful hurdle winner/top-class chaser around 2m Ferny Hollow. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 2025) and she’s an interesting Rules debutante, particularly with Harry Cobden booked. TFRHHHHH BHA-

11

SIMPLY A DANCER (GB) (40) 0

B m Dragon Dancer - Simply Business (FR) Mrs M. J. Arnold Br T. C. Dawson

5

10-9

Lilly Pinchin Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham Coombs Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Out with the washing on her introduction at Ludlow and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Pigeon Forge (IRE), 4-1 Cool Customer (IRE), 9-2 Loch Ness Pineau (FR), 6-1 That’ll Be Oxo (IRE), 10-1 Britway Belle (IRE), 12-1 Mysti Meadow (GB), 20-1 Roi du Roume (FR), 33-1 Faith’s Song (GB), 40-1 Arizona Moon (IRE), 66-1 Don’t Call Me Sue (IRE), 150-1 Simply A Dancer (GB)

RACE RESULT:

TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

2ND

3RD

4TH

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RACE SEVEN

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.00 - THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ 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 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb.

To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 9th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The Spa Motors Hereford have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £30. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.30 - THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Blackmore Building Contractors have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 24 entries at £50. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522.

(Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.00 - THE BLACKMORE BUILDING CONTRACTORS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Blackmore Building Contractors have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 23 entries at £50. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE CB PROTECTION AND SECURITY 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 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. January 10th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. CB Protection and Security have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £44. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE GREEN DRAGON HOTEL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Green Dragon Hotel have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £30. - Closed January 6th, 2026.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE R&A MASON MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. R&A Mason have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 21 entries at £30. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.00 - THE HEREFORD LADIES DAY SATURDAY 7TH MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 23 entries at £22. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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