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INFORMATION

Abandonment Policy

In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund. If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed

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The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing. The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.

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Children

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Disabled Viewing Area

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In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority.

In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles. This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made. If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:

a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring

b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.

Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.

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SATURDAY 5 APRIL (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

MICHAEL EYRE (Chief Steward) ALISON BANKS (Stewards' Panel Chair)

SARAH RUSSELL, ALAN DEMPSEY, LYNDSAY GLYNN

STARTERS

RYAN COLLEY

RUSSELL GARRITTY

JUDGE

NICK HARGREAVE

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VETERINARY OFFICER

TIM DAVIES

VETERINARY SURGEONS

LESLEY BARWISE-MUNROE

SALLY BOOTH

EWAN MACAULAY

MEDICAL OFFICERS

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Dr PETER EVANS

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ROBERT TAYLOR

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

JOE O'GORMAN

ALEC DENT

COMMENTATOR

GARETH TOPHAM

BETTING RING MANAGER

PAUL HAYS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PAUL ELLIOTT

CLERK OF THE COURSE

JANE HEDLEY

GROUNDS MANAGER

MARK RYAN

LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL

PAUL ELLIOTT

DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS

MICHAEL SMITH

PAUL ELLIOTT

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previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace

/ = new season

- = new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C = course winner

no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite age

3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)

Mr Trevor Hemmings

8 10-13

Henry Brooke

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

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.

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ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 149YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE QUINNBET.COM CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (PART OF THE RACING EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (24 wins from 152 runners, 16%) runs SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE

WEIGHTWATCHER: NOBLE AFFAIR won off a handicap mark of 93, her rating is now down 13lb to 80. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYHIHO trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 244 miles.

Preference is for HEATHER HONEY, who made more impact than previously sent handicapping when fourth at Southwell last month and this further step up in trip may well unlock further improvement. Heading up the threats is Maura Jeanne, who ran one of this season’s poorer races last time but was in good order prior Noble Affair can edge out Joanna I’m Fine for the bronze medal

(GB) (16)

Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE) Ellis Collier Land of Burns Racing Club Ian Duncan, Coylton

Br Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing TIMEFORM VIEWFinally off the mark at Kelso in October and proved better than ever after 11 weeks off when doubling her tally in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f) in February. Ran one of this season’s poorer races at Sedgeﬁeld (27f, good to soft) 16 days ago but can bounce back quickly. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 BLAME ROSE (IRE) (53) 4151-U0

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE)

8 11-12

Ben Smith (3) The Nelson Racing Partnership Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Mr Michael Shannon Finnies Heavy Haulage TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last term with success at Hexham (2m4f) but no impact on both outings this season (unseated on reappearance) Returns from a short break with stable in good form so could have more to offer (has had a wind op). TFRHHHII BHA93

3 FLIGHTTOTHESTARS (IRE) (9) 535PP6

B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Mytara

M White M Beesley S Horsfall

5 11-8

Cameron Iles

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Mrs J. Morrissey Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and is one to leave well alone judged on recent efforts.

BALLYHIHO

(IRE) (134) P-02000

B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA89

5 11-3

Fern O’Brien Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on 2 of 4 starts in Irish points but she’s made an unpromising start to career under Rules, showing nothing in a trio of hurdle outings. Needs to ﬁnd plenty of improvement on return/handicap debut upped markedly in trip but that’s not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA84

5 SOMEBODY’S FORTUNE (IRE) (159) F5-10P0 7 11-3

B m Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE)

Conner McCann (3)

Mr and Mrs T. P. Winnell Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Dan Rohan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap hurdle debut at Kelso last May but not in anything like the same form on all 3 subsequent starts (including over fences). Watching brief advised returning from 5 months off. TFRHHIII BHA84

6 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (19) 4-50054

6 11-1

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt Jack Power

Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUppedintripandmademoreimpactthanpreviouslysenthandicappingwhenfourthof11atSouthwell(20.4f)19daysago,despitenotgettinghome as strongly as might have been expected Handicapper drops her 2lb and she has more compelling claims than most upped further in trip TFRHHHHH BHA82

7 NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE) (11) 0-0P640 9 10-13

B m Morozov (USA) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Murray Dodd

Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br Ms M. Russell Dunns Houses

TIMEFORMVIEWJust the one win to her name from 21 appearances overall and failed to justify the support having been subject of a signiﬁcant late gamble at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces applied and interesting to see if her supporters return. TFRHHHII BHA80

1-2-3: 1.HEATHER HONEY 2.MAURA JEANNE 3.NOBLE AFFAIR (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

JOANNA I’M FINE (IRE) (300) 1P/50-02 D

Ch m Famous Name - Toye Native (IRE)

Mr Graham Truscott

8 10-6

Joshua Thompson (3)

Jackie Stephen, Melrose

Br Mr Ian Lindsay Carden Livestock Co

TIMEFORMVIEWDid manage a win at Ayr in February 2023 but has been in-and-out since, last seen ﬁnding just one too strong at Perth (23.9f, good to ﬁrm) 10 months ago. Seemingly hard to get to the track but capable if ready to roll TFRHHHII BHA73

9 LADY HAMILTON (IRE) (127) 333050

B m Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Heartily (IRE)

6 10-6

Lewis Dobb

Mr C. M. Clark Wilf Storey, Consett

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who was below form with cheekpieces back on at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen 4 months ago. Headgear discarded for return and handicapper has dropped her another 3lb. TFRHHIII BHA73

2024: BOLLIN MATILDA 6 10 9 Dylan Johnston 13-2 (Donald Whillans) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Heather Honey (GB), 11-2 Noble Affair (IRE), 6-1 Maura Jeanne (GB), Ballyhiho (IRE), Joanna I’m Fine (IRE), 12-1 Somebody’s Fortune (IRE), 16-1 Lady Hamilton (IRE), 20-1 Blame Rose (IRE), 40-1 Flighttothestars (IRE)

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £466,571 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.

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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS

Owners and Trainers Benefits

• Complimentary tea and coffee – available in the Owners and Trainers bar

• Complimentary food voucher – redeemable within the Charles Brandling Room situated on the 1st floor of Brandling House.

If you need assistance today please speak to our Owners & Trainers liaison, based in the Charles Brandling Room. For more information please visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk

FRIDAY 18 APRIL

SECOND RACE 1.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE QUINNBET

NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A M Thomson (12 wins from 84 runners, 14%) runs AUCHINLEK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs MR GRIFFITHS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAXIMUM OFFERS trained by Mr Jamie Snowden, Lambourn, 285 miles.

Last month’s Huntingdon scorer MAXIMUM OFFERS should have more to offer now stepping up in trip, so he’s taken to follow up under a penalty in a weak race Small Town Kid has worryingly already had 2 breathing operations but still rates the main threat.

B g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE)

L H & A Snowden & Lady Keswick

James Davies

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br Knocktartan House Stud BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up only outing in Irish points and also showed promise when third in a Carlisle bumper on Rules debut at the beginning of December Left his hurdling debut form behind to win 11-runner novice at Huntingdon last month and has excellent claims of following up under a penalty up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 SMALL TOWN KID (IRE) (21) 31-1P3 C

6 11-12

Br g Getaway (GER) - Knocknaree Lady (IRE) Ryan Mania

The Getaways James Ewart, Langholm

Br Patrick Crotty Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made a successful debut over hurdles here (16.2f) in November Pulled up at Kelso following month and had a second breathing operation prior to finishing to finishing third of 5 back here 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHI BHA112

3 AUCHINLEK (GB) (23) 005

6 11-5

B g Champs Elysees - Blazing Tempo (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr K. Alexander Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Mr Kenneth Alexander Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Backward type who looks one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-

4 LITTLE ROGER (GB) (27) 4065

6 11-5

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Renada Sean Quinlan

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br T. C. Dawson Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t living up to his good pedigree to date but it remains early days and could show more over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MR GRIFFITHS (FR) (114) 0

B g Masked Marvel - Uriela Jin (FR)

5 11-5

Richie McLernon Paul & Clare Rooney Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L.Haras Du Saubouas Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEWDam, 11f winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Petite Parisienne. Looked in need of experience when seventh in a Warwick bumper on debut and could step up on that now switching to hurdling over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MOVEONBUY (GB) (156) 00-6

5 10-12

B m Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) Kay,Goodair,Carter,Coates,McMann Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br Distillery Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown enough in a trio of bumpers to make her of interest now switched to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-

7 SAXON STAR (IRE) (49) 30-4

5 10-12

B m Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Wishing Star (IRE) Henry Brooke Mr Chris Lowther & Mr Joseph Bell

Br Mr Andrew McNally

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in minor events/handicaps at Newcastle on Flat and similar form in bumpers. Up in trip for hurdle debut

TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2024: BENEFICIALLY YOURS (IRE) 6 11 12 Brian Hughes 1-14 (Donald McCain) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

SAXON STAR: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Maximum Offers (IRE), 5-2 Small Town Kid (IRE), 15-2 Mr Grifﬁths (FR), 16-1 Saxon Star (IRE), 18-1 Little Roger (GB), 33-1 Auchinlek (GB), 66-1 Moveonbuy (GB)

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THIRD RACE 2.05

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT

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)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (13 wins from 50 runners, 26%) runs REGAL AND ROYAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs REGAL AND ROYAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: REGAL AND ROYAL trained by J Candlish, Leek, 160 miles.

LUMINARIES is firmly on the up since joining Ewan Whillans and taken to defy a 9lb rise and complete a quick hat-trick over C&D Regal And Royal rates the chief threat on the back of an excellent Bangor second, while Leader Wing, Time Was and Marty McFly all need factoring in too.

1-2-3: 1.LUMINARIES (IRE) 2.REGAL AND ROYAL (FR) 3.LEADER WING (IRE)

1 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (22) 0-23565

7 12-0

B g New Bay - Gloriﬁcation Jonathan England Lpd Demolition Ltd Sam England, Guiseley

Br China Horse Club Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but he raced wide when only ﬁfth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (20.8f, good) 22 days ago. Can’t be discounted off a slipping mark TFRHHHII BHA100

2 BIG STORM BREWING (GB) (72) 00660

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bannow Storm (IRE)

6 12-0

Kevin Brogan

Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Kennie Little AKV Group Ltd, D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been brought along steadily, patiently ridden when eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) in January. Goes up in trip now handicapping and not without interest, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 REGAL AND ROYAL (FR)

(14) 540-112 D

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sweet Lady Jane (FR)

6 11-7

Sean Quinlan

Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mme Henri Devin PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a pair of 2m4f handicaps at Bangor last summer and returned from 10 months off with an excellent second of 10 there 14 days ago. A likely player TFRHHHHI BHA93

4 MARTY MCFLY (IRE) (13) 410406

7 11-5

B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE) Ryan Mania

Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Peter Greaney Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Perth last June and bounced back to form after a break when sixth in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 13 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA91

5 KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (21) 23500P D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE)

7 11-4

William Maggs (5)

Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br G. T. Morrow Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair 2m4f hurdle winner at his best but he arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap over C&D 21 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA90

6 LUMINARIES (IRE) (21) 000011 CD

8 11-0

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Pas de Chapeau (IRE) Henry Brooke

The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Liam Gilsenan Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving for his current yard and he bids for a hat-trick following a pair of C&D wins last month. Really impressed on latter occasion so expected to be bang there despite a 9lb weights hike. TFRHHHHH BHA86

7 TIME WAS (IRE) (19) 544252

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Henrietta (IRE)

8 11-0

Joe Williamson (3)

Mrs J Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br B. A. Kilpatrick Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWA winning pointer but still a maiden under Rules. Came in a good second of 11 back over hurdles at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago though so she needs considering with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA86

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 SHE’S A ROCCA (IRE) (27) PP002P C D

B m Shirocco (GER) - Hannigan’s Lodger (IRE)

Mrs I.C Sellars and Miss D.C Sellars

Br Mrs M. Curran

10 10-12

Conor Rabbitt (3)

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but not proving easy to catch right this term, pulled up in handicap at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA84

9 LEADER WING (IRE)

(33) 550P62

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Reconsider Baby (IRE)

Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith

5 10-12

Jamie Hamilton

Gillian Boanas, Saltburn

Br J. Mangan Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper winner for Tom Weston who ﬁnally matched that level of form in this sphere when beaten 2 lengths by Luminaries in handicap over C&D (good) 33 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA84

10 BALLYDANGAN (IRE)

(47) 00566P

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - She’s Our Banker (IRE)

8 10-8

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br Michael Fennessy

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler/chaser who was tried in blinkers when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 47 days ago on his ﬁnal run for Dan Skelton. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence TFRHHIII BHA80

2024: CALL ME JACK 5 10 13 Tom Midgley 11-4 (Mark Walford) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Stewards Note:

SALIGO BAY: Following its run on 14/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

SHE’S A ROCCA: Following its run on 9/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Luminaries (IRE), 9-2 Regal And Royal (FR), 11-2 Leader Wing (IRE), 6-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 7-1 Time Was (IRE), 12-1 Marty McFly (IRE), 16-1 She’s A Rocca (IRE), 20-1 Knacker Trapper (IRE), 22-1 Ballydangan (IRE), 40-1 Big Storm Brewing (GB)

FOURTH RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VAL AND KATH BOLLADO

MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs S J Smith (12 wins from 99 runners, 12%) runs CERENDIPITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs GENOIS

WEIGHTWATCHER: FLIC OU VOYOU won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 13lb to 124. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENOIS trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 257 miles.

Having won this race last year, CHOOSETHENEWS had been shaping up well this season with a trio of runner-up finishes, before finding the longer trip in the Eider too much last time, so he is well worth another chance back down in distance. He is preferred to Cerendipity, who can confirm the placings with Special Rate from when the pair met here 3 weeks ago

1 GENOIS (FR) (15) 3164P0

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - La Rousseliere (FR)

9 12-0

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Haras de La Rousseliere

Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWHaving previously been trained in Ireland, made second start for currentyard a winningone in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, good) in November However, he hasn’t gone on from that effort since, last of 7 at Newbury (23.4f, good) 15 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA125

2 SPECIAL RATE (IRE) (21) 30-U052 C D

B g Valirann (FR) - Estuary Princess (IRE)

8 12-0

Sean Quinlan

Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Francis Flynn

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences last term, winning 7 from 10 starts for Philip Kirby. Best effort for current trainer when second to Cerendipity in handicap chase at this course (23.4f, good) last time, clear of the rest, so he’s one to note TFRHHHII BHA125

3 CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) (42) 1-22P25 CD BF 8 12-0

B g Westerner - Leading Article (IRE)

Jamie Hamilton

The Mount Fawcus Partnership Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br J Kinsella Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint/hurdles winner who opened chase account at the third attempt in this corresponding race last year Runner-up 3 times this season, before unsuited by the step up in distance when ﬁfth of 17 in the Eider (good) here last time Major player back down in trip/grade. TFRHHHHH BHA125

4 FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) (111) P22114 CD

11 11-13

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Hillﬂower (FR) Ryan Mania Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington

Br Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Has found his form again for present yard, winning over C&D in October before following up in veterans’ event at Carlisle Found it tougher in his hat-trick bid when fourth of 7 back at Carlisle (20.9f, soft) in December, but better ground should suit after a break TFRHHHII BHA124

5 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (21) 1-62241 C D 8 11-12

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE)

Mrs Aafke Clarke

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas been holding his form well since his reappearance, capitalising on the drop in grade when landing the odds (following another wind op) in 4-runner handicap at this course (23.4f, good) 3 weeks ago by 3/4 length from Special Rate Respected TFRHHHHI BHA123

6 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (29) P21113 D BF 9 11-11

B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE) Jordan Nailor Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHas thrived given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Ran well despite jumping left when third at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) last time, so he should be suited by return to left-handed track. TFRHHHII BHA122

7 FIVE DOLLAR FINE (IRE) (13) 13156P 10 11-2

B g Shantou (USA) - Danecole (IRE)

Conor Rabbitt (3)

Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Br Ms Martina Doran Hamilton

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 wins in 4 starts when scoring at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) in October. Not in the same form back up in trip next 2 starts, but after 4 months off he ran poorly returned to the shorter distance at Carlisle 13 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA113

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

2024: CHOOSETHENEWS (IRE) 7 11 3 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Mark Walford) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.

Stewards Note: FIVE DOLLAR FINE: Following its run on 23/3/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Cerendipity (IRE), 7-2 Special Rate (IRE), 11-2 Choosethenews (IRE), 6-1 Immortal Fame (IRE), 9-1 Flic Ou Voyou (FR), 11-1 Genois (FR), 14-1 Five Dollar Fine (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Russell (24 wins from 152 runners, 16%) runs CUBAN CIGAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs CUBAN CIGAR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TURN AND FINISH trained by Harry Derham, Newbury, 285 miles.

This is the easiest assignment that ANYHARMINASKING has faced for a while, and he is taken to end his losing spell Hat-trick seekingThankYou Blue is the main danger, whileTurn and Finish should fare better back in calmer waters.

colours no horse age st lb

1 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (15) 5-340P0 D 8 12-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)

Richie McLernon

Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br James A. Slattery Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095

TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2022 Latesteffortafter11weeksoffwhenseventhof9inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(16.3f,good)15daysago,neverthreatened albeit he was unsuited by the way the race unfolded. Now 3lb below last winning mark with cheekpieces back on and has to be considered. TFRHHHHH BHA124

2 BARON DE MIDLETON (IRE) (199)

B g Brian Boru - Present Climate (IRE)

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br Aidan Aherne

3-362P2 C D 12 11-9

Henry Brooke

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent veteran followed up poor effort over fences with a much better run over hurdles when last seen in September, ﬁnished creditable second of 8 in handicap at Kelso (20.9f, good). Off 6 months and just as likely to run poorly on return TFRHHHII BHA119

3 TURN AND FINISH (IRE) (25) S32210

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Trap Queen (IRE)

Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming

4 11-4

Alice Stevens (3)

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Trap Queen Partnership OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWSeveralgoodrunsincompetitiveracesforJosephO’Brien,includingasecondtoPuturhandstogetheratCork,beforehejustgotthejobdonefornewyard at Catterick. Struggled in ﬁrst time tongue tie/cheekpieces (removed) when well-held in the Fred Winter last month Not ruled out down in class. TFRHHHHI BHA122

4 THANK YOU BLUE (GB) (4) F3FP11 D

8 10-13

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara Potter Lewis Stones (3)

Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br James & Jean Potter PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyadded to Sedgeﬁeld maiden hurdlesuccess (back in 2023) when returned tothis spherewith usual headgearomittedat Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) before following up under a 6lb penalty at Kempton (2m) just 4 days ago. Up in class but respected in bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA109

5 CUBAN CIGAR (GB) (15) 240400 D

7 10-10

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Semayyel (IRE) Jack Power (7)

Mr Gerry McGladery & Russell

Br The Semayyel Partnership

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Tricky sort to catch right and made life difﬁcult when forfeiting ground at the start (reluctant to race) last time, seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Musselburgh (17.4f, good) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces reﬁtted and is fairly-treated if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA106

2024: HORN CAPE (FR) 7 11 8 Jack Hogan 2-1 (Ben Haslam) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: TURN AND FINISH: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered and slowly away.

ProbableS.P’s:6-4ThankYouBlue(GB),4-1BarondeMidleton(IRE),5-1Anyharminasking(IRE),TurnAndFinish(IRE), 10-1 Cuban Cigar (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

AINTREE: 4.00 4m 2f 74y

THE

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NATIONAL HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for seven yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£1000000

Owners Prize Money 1st £382700, 2nd £167500, 3rd £83800, 4th £54500, 5th £33400, 6th £25000, 7th £16500, 8th £11300, 9th £7000, 10th £3500. (Penalty Value £500000) 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 I AM

MAXIMUS

(FR) (63) 4311-P0 CD 9 11-12

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)

P. Townend J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney

TIMEFORM VIEW Has had just 2 runs in handicaps, winning the 2023 Irish National and bursting clear to land

posting the

performanceintheraceforsometime.Noshowthisseasonbutthiswillhavebeentheplan.RedRumwasthelastwinnerofftop-weightin1974. TFRHHHII BHA167

2 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (22) 1F-1P66

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)

11 11-9

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMudloverwholandedasecondBetfairChaseatHaydockinNovember Notsogoodawayfromtestinggroundsince,wellheldagain intheCheltenhamGoldCuplastmonth.Represents2009-winningyardbuthardtofancyundertheseconditions. TFRHHIII BHA164 (-5)

3 NICK ROCKETT (IRE) (42)

203-411

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Eireann Rose (IRE)

8 11-8

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Stewart & Sadie Andrew W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedinhissecondseasonchasing,winningtheThyestesatGowraninJanuarybeforetakingtheBobbyjo6weeksago.Whilethatisusuallyagood trialforthisraceitwasamessyrenewalandacoupleofthoseinbehindhimmighthavehismeasureontheseterms.1of6forWillieMullins. TFRHHHII BHA163

4 GRANGECLARE WEST (IRE) (35) 11-P625

9 11-8

Br B g Presenting - Hayabusa Brian Hayes J

O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J.P King & Leonard King

Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwofrom2inhisnovicechasecampaignandwhilehe’srunonlyonegoodracethistermitwaswhensplittingGalopindesChampsandFactToFile intheIrishGoldCup,soclearclaimsonthatform.FloppedatNavan5weeksago,though.Uppedmarkedlyintripforﬁrstgoinahandicap. TFRHHHII BHA163

5 HEWICK (IRE) (21) 232501

Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

O Mr T. J. McDonald

B William Quinn

10 11-7

Gavin Sheehan J

John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWAremarkablyversatileperformerwhowonthe2023KingGeorgeunderthisriderandhasrunwelloverunusualobstaclesinUSAandFrance.Warmedup foracrackatthiswithaconﬁdence-boostingvictoryoverhurdlesrecentlyandcouldbesetforabigrunfromagoodmark.Suretobepopular TFRHHHII BHA162

6 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (55) 1443-26

Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)

12 11-3

Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

TIMEFORMVIEW2021CheltenhamGoldCupwinnerwhoranascreamerinthirdinthislastyearoffasimilarmark,jumpingwellandlookingtohavegotawayatonepoint beforeIAmMaximussurgedpasthim.Allroadshaveledbacktothisagain(racedjusttwicethisseason)andeasytoseehimintheframeagain. TFRHHHII BHA158

7 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (76) 32-5351 11 11-2

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR)

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Miss M. A. Masterson W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW2021SupremeNoviceHurdlewinnerwhoneverscaledthesameheightsoverfences,recordinghisﬁrstsuccesssincethe2022-23campaign inthinThurlesGrade2dominatedbytheyardinJanuary Timenotonhissidehavinghisﬁrstgointhisandhe’snotsuretostay TFRHHIII BHA157

8 MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) (42) 31-5004 9 11-2

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Askanna (IRE)

O Mr David Bobbett

B J. Asple

Jonathan Burke J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedlastspring,chasinghomeIntenseRafflesintheIrishNationalbeforelandingthebet365GoldCupatSandown.Hashadaquietcampaignbutnosurprise ifhecomesalivenowtheclockshavegoneforwardandhehasthetacticalspeedandstaminawhichisneededthisrace.Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA157 (-1)

9 CONFLATED (IRE) (23) U50000

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE)

11 11-2

Jordan Gainford J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dillon Family Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWTendstothriveinthespring(placedinRyanair/CheltenhamGoldCupandMellingChasehereinrecentseasons)andranrespectablyinthePlateatthis year’sCheltenhamFestival,makingabadmistake2out Onalonglosingrunbutshouldgiveagoodsighterinfrontforalongwayagain. TFRHHHII BHA157

STUMPTOWN (IRE) (24) 3-U1111

Br Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE)

8 11-2

Keith Donoghue J

O Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Patrick Aspell

TIMEFORM VIEWVerylikeablesortandhasclearlybeentransformedbycross-countryfences,landingthe4-timeringoodstyleinthebigoneattheCheltenhamFestivaldespite somemistakes.BiddingtoemulateTigerRoll,whodidtheCheltenham-Aintreedoubletwice,andpartofastronghandforGavinCromwell. TFRHHHII BHA157 (+6)

11 HITMAN (FR) (56) 203-222

Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

9 11-1

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won too many races but in ﬁne form this season, ﬁnishing second for the tenth time in 23 starts over fences at Newbury 8 weeksago under this rider Wouldn’t be sure to stay here while he’s alsoshirked the issue in the past TFRHHIII BHA156

12 BEAUPORT (IRE) (49) P1P-132 D BF

Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE)

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough

B Byerley Stud Ltd

9 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonlastyear’sMidlandsNationalatUttoxeterandstormedhomeinanotherstayinghandicapatAscotonhiscomebackinNovember.Goodefforts inGradedcompanyoverhurdlessinceandhe’snotwithoutachance,hisjumpingprovingfarbetterthisseasonthanithasinthepast TFRHHHII BHA156

13 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (56) 56-2303

Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Geniﬁque (FR)

10 11-0

James Reveley J

O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timetop-classchaser(lastwininthe2022KingGeorge)notquitetheforceofoldnowadays,chasinghomestablemate Hitmaninﬁrst-timetonguetieatNewbury8weeksago.Wouldn’tbeanobvioustypetotaketothischallenge. TFR

14 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (70) 00-5515 C 11 10-13

Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B M. Conaghan

James Bowen J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlosingrunin25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonNewYear’sDaybutpredictablynotinthesameformbackthere3weekslater letdownby hisjumping.DownthepeckingorderforhisownerandseemsunlikelytobetheonetogiveNickyHendersonaﬁrstGrandNational. TFRHHIII BHA154 (-1)

15 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (49) 2210-32 10 10-12

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR)

O McNeill Family

Harry Skelton J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B James Dunne Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWLovesanextremetest,fourthinthe2023ScottishNationalandsuccessfulagainatAscotlastseason.Narrowlydeniedbiddingtowin thatraceforthesecondyearrunning7weeksagoandarrivesfresh.1of5forrunnersfortopyard.Couldgowell. TFRHHHII BHA153 (+2)

16 PERCEVAL LEGALLOIS (FR) (63) 206411 8 10-12

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mrs Percival

Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs Janet Walker

TIMEFORMVIEWFinerecordatLeopardstownandhaswon2ofthebig3mhandicapstherethisseason,followinguphisChristmasPaddyPowerChasewininaListedhurdle 9weeksago.HasreallycomeofagethisseasonandonhisﬁrstrunoutsideofIrelandispartofaverystrongchallengeforyardandhisowner TFRHHHHI BHA153

17 KANDOO KID (FR) (35) 2P23-10

Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Scarlett du Mesnil (IRE)

9 10-11

Harry Cobden J

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Henri Devin Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhotookreallywelltothesefenceswhenthirdinlastseason’sTophamandreturnedwithacomfortablesuccessintheCoralGoldCuphandicapat NewburyinNovember.Thathasbeenagoodpointerforthisraceandit’sprobablybesttoforgivehimhisﬁrstrunsincebacktherelastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA152

18 IROKO (FR) (35) 52-2F42 7 10-11

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWHandicaphurdlewinneratthe2023CheltenhamFestivalandhasdevelopedintoaverysmartchaserwiththepotentialforevenbetter.Twiceplacedat thismeeting(behindGoldCupwinnerInothewayurthinkinlastyear)andhadagoodpreprunatKelsolastmonth.Willstayandtickslotsofboxes. TFRHHHHH BHA152

19 INTENSE

RAFFLES

(FR) (42) 111-002

7 10-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede T. Gibney, Ireland T

B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ploughed throughthemud tolanda Fairyhousehat-trick inlast year’sIrish Nationaland firmlybackon track overfences forthe firsttime this season when chasinghomeNickRockettintheBobbyjothere6weeksago,goingdownfighting.Settopeakhereandthegreyhastobeontheshortlist

20 SENIOR CHIEF (GB) (41) 21P-160

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Absalom’s Girl

O Lucky In Life Syndicate

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

8 10-10

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWon25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonreturnbeforeafairrunbehindafewoftheseintheCoralGoldCupatNewbury,letdownbyhisjumping. Willbeallthebetterforarunoverhurdles6weeksagoandcouldgowellwithhisstaminatestedfurtherinreﬁttedcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA151 (-1)

21 IDAS BOY (IRE) (35) F03106 11 10-10

Br Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Witness Express (IRE)

O Dozen Dreamers

Harry Bannister J

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Stephen Curran Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaregionalNationalinIrelandforNoelMeadelastsummerbutmadealow-keystartfornewyardoverhurdles5weeksagoand probablynotwellenoughhandicappedtotakethisaged11,whilehe’salsolookedreluctantatthestartpreviously

22 FIL DOR (FR) (35) 212433

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Turbale (FR)

151 (-2)

7 10-9

Sam Ewing J

O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mrs Henri Devin Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreyhashadabusyseason,winningamatchatThurlesinNovember.Hashisﬁrstgoinahandicapchaseandpotentiallywelltreatedonsomeofhisform ifstayingthenewtrip.1of6runnersforGordonElliott,biddingtojoinjust3othertrainerstohavewon4GrandNationals.Wouldn’tdismiss. TFR

23 BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (25) 35-324P C

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Broadway Theatre (IRE)

O Mr D. M. Proos

7 10-9

Tom Bellamy J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign and found only Kandoo Kid too good in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November Let down by his jumpingin2runsbackatCheltenhamsinceandwon’tgetawaywiththathereforallhe’llbesuitedbytheextremetest Cheekpiecesreﬁtted.

24 COKO BEACH (FR) (24) U50020 10 10-9

(-2)

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Jody McGarvey J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Jean-Louis Berger

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhochasedhomeVanillieroverthePunchestownCrossCountrybanksinFebruarybeforeapoorrunatCheltenham. Aregularhere,althoughhehasn’tbeeninvolvedintheﬁnishin3successiveGrandNationals. TFR

25 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (25) 13PP-P0 8 10-9

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

O Bell, Lyons, Hill

150 (-3)

Paul O’Brien J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2023 Albert Bartlett but has rather lost his way over fences, again not ﬁnding much in Cheltenham Festival handicap last month. Should stay this far but has it all to prove. TFR

26 MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE) (34) U30-000 8 10-7

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Maisy Daisy (IRE)

BHA150 (-3)

Danny Mullins J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Brian Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthevaluablePaddyPowerHandicapatLeopardstownlastseasonbeforeseemingnottostaywhenfanciedforthisoffasimilarmark, ﬁnishingseventhhavinggonewide.NeedsmorebutdidrunanencouragingracebackatLeopardstown5weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA148 (-1)

27 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (56) 35P-241 9 10-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)

Nick Scholﬁeld J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHashadagoodseason,ﬁnishingfourthintheWelshNationalbeforeendinga2-yearlosingrunin3mUttoxeterhandicapchase8weeks ago.Stillrelativelylowmileagebutdoubtfulamodern-dayGrandNationalisthesuitabletestitoncemighthavebeenforhim. TFRHHHII BHA147

28 VANILLIER (FR) (24) 0-P6013

Br Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)

10 10-6

Sean Flanagan J

O Mrs H. M. Keaveney Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenatedbytheﬁttingofblinkers,winningCrossCountryatPunchestowninFebruaryfromCokoBeach,anddoingreallywellunderthecircumstanceswhen thirdtoStumptownatCheltenham(rideralmosttookwrongcourseearly).Secondoffthismarkin2023andthegreyissetforanotherbigrun. TFRHHHHI BHA147

29 HORANTZAU D’AIRY (FR) (62) F22000

8 10-6

Br B g Legolas (JPN) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket T

B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in the Kerry and Munster Nationals earlier this season (50,000 gns buy for new connections in March) but doesn’t look well-enough handicapped to take this on ﬁrst start for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA147

30 HYLAND (FR) (42) 141122 BF

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR)

O The Ten From Seven

8 10-6

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWHashadafinefirstseasonoverfences,winning3times,whileheranacrackerinavaluable3mhandicapatKempton6weeksago,closingupwellfrom longwayoffpace.Toptrainerseekingfirstwinintheraceandthegreylookshisbestchanceforawhile,thisscenariolikelytosuithimwell. TFRHHHHI BHA147

31 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (143) 145U4-1 C

Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)

O Mr Allan Stennett

B Bruno Vagne

13 10-6

Micheal Nolan J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordfresh,landing3mBangorhandicapchaseonreturninNovemberandnotseensince.Hascompletedonall3ofhisrunsoverthesefences,although appearednottostayinlastseason’sBecherandhavetogobackacenturytoﬁndthelastteenageGrandNationalwinner Trickytofancy TFRHHIII BHA147 (-2)

32 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (55) 2-33013 8 10-5

Br B g Jet Away - Belon Breeze (IRE)

O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family

B Roland Rothwell

Sean Bowen J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicechaserwhotooka3mNavanmaideninJanuarybutnotsogoodinGrade2therelasttime,someuncharacteristicjumping lapseslargelytoblame.Remainswithpotentialgrantedatestlikethisandcouldbeincontentionifkeepingthemistakesdown. TFRHHHII BHA146

33 TWIG (GB) (35) 25-2P00 10 10-5

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit

O Mrs G. Morgan

Beau Morgan J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Did well chasing last term, winning a valuable Uttoxeter summer handicap and runner-up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Hasn’tpulledupanytreesthisseasonbutprobablyhadthisashistargetallthewhileandarevivalcouldbeimminent

DUFFLE COAT (IRE) (25) 352P4B

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Humilis (IRE)

O Mr Ray Stokes

B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate

8 10-4

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGreychallengerwhowontheMayoNationallastspringandﬁnishedsecondintheGalwayPlate.Intheprocessofrunninghisbestracesince whenbroughtdown2outintheNationalHuntChaseatCheltenhamlastmonthandwouldn’tcompletelydismissforGordonElliott. TFRHHHII BHA145

DECLARED RUNNERS 38 2024: I AM MAXIMUS (FR) 8 11 6 P Townend 7-1 (W P Mullins) 32 ran Hood worn by No. 26. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 10, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 35. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 28. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 11, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38.

Stewards Note: CONFLATED: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. BROADWAY BOY: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. FANTASTIC LADY: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Iroko (FR), 9-1 Stumptown (IRE), Intense Raffles (FR), 12-1 Hewick (IRE), 14-1 Vanillier (FR), 16-1 I Am Maximus (FR), 20-1 Minella Cocooner (IRE), Perceval Legallois (FR), 25-1 Hyland (FR), 28-1 Kandoo Kid (FR), 33-1 Nick Rockett (IRE), Meetingofthewaters (IRE), Monbeg Genius (IRE), 40-1 Grangeclare West (IRE), Senior Chief (GB), Three Card Brag (IRE), 50-1 Minella Indo (IRE), Beauport (IRE), Bravemansgame (FR), 66-1 Appreciate It (IRE), Threeunderthruﬁve (IRE), Twig (GB), 80-1 Chantry House (IRE), Fil Dor (FR), Broadway Boy (IRE), 100-1 Hitman (FR), Stay Away Fay (IRE), Duffle Coat (IRE), 150-1 Conﬂated (IRE), Idas Boy (IRE), Coko Beach (FR), 200-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 300-1 Horantzau d’Airy (FR), Celebre d’Allen (FR),

Bar a luckless fall at Ascot IROKO has had an ideal campaign all geared around this race and he ticks most of the boxes, possessing the right blend of speed and stamina and seeming sure to stay back at a meeting where he has twice run well. He can give JP McManus a record-breaking fourth Grand National and third in 5 years. Perceval Legallois is another big player for the top owner, while Minella Cocooner could be the pick of the Willie Mullins’ half-dozen. Intense Raffles is also in the mix.

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 19YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Grant (9 wins from 100 runners, 9%) runs SIX ONE NINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Thompson (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs PURE SURF LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAC JUMPER trained by Deborah Cole, Solihull, 213 miles.

TOP OF THE BAY made a bright start for this yard when beaten only by a subsequent winner over C&D on his return last month and he can go one better Jac Jumper is next best

colours no horse age st lb

1 JAC JUMPER (FR) (34) 224422 BF

B g Night Wish (GER) - Andria (FR)

6 12-0

Jordan Nailor Knowle Racing Stables Limited

Deborah Cole, Solihull

Br Mrs Laurence Grandchamp Des Raux et al Lewisham Developments Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner in France who has been holding his form well in defeat over fences this year, runner-up in this headgear the last twice. Should be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 SIX ONE NINE (IRE) (33) 1-445UP CD

B g Cloudings (IRE) - Indian Athlete (IRE)

D&D Armstrong Ltd

10 11-7

Sean Quinlan

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Joseph Campbell North Sea Logistics

TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Yet to hit top form this term but has dipped below last winning mark and trip was too far last time TFRHHHII BHA93

3 RIBEYE (GB) (13) 3312F0 C D

10 11-6

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow Henry Brooke

Mrs Lucinda Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

Br Michael Broad

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Musselburgh in December Might have needed the run on ﬁrst run back since falling at Catterick and he’s a player TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 TOP OF THE BAY (IRE) (33) P03-4P2

8 11-3

B g Doyen (IRE) - Bay Dove Jonathan England

Mr G. Malanga Sam England, Guiseley

Br James Reeves Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent for previous stable but made a positive start for this yard after 9 months off when second to a subsequent winner over C&D last month. Needs considering TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 PURE SURF (IRE) (59) 00-F345

Ch m Frammassone (IRE) - Eventide

9 10-2

Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick

Br Mrs Breda Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdle winner for Iain Jardine in summer 2023 but has been operating below that level since joining this yard Latest ﬁfth at Sedgeﬁeld was poor and she remains opposable. TFRHIIII BHA74

2024: SIX ONE NINE (IRE) 9 11 10 Danny McMenamin 7-2 (Chris Grant) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Jac Jumper (FR), 9-4 Top of The Bay (IRE), 7-2 Ribeye (GB), 6-1 Six One Nine (IRE), 33-1 Pure Surf (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

414 4140

SEVENTH RACE 5.05

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 2 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (26 wins from 150 runners, 17%) runs I AM SIMBA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs WALK ON SON LONGEST TRAVELLER: QUEEN MARCIA trained by D J Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green, 244 miles.

JAPETUS was nicely on top at the line over C&D 3 weeks ago and on that evidence, is capable of winning a run-of-the-mill bumper under a penalty. Newcomers may offer most resistance, notably Coffee Boy and I Am Simba.

1.JAPETUS 2.COFFEE BOY (FR) 3.I AM SIMBA

1 COFFEE BOY (FR) (-) 5 11-3

B g Myboycharlie (IRE) - Cafe Blum (FR)

Theo Gillard

Mr Jon Glews Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Jacques Seror Proactive Personnel Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Myboycharlie gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser No Risk For You. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears hood for debut and he’s a likely type TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 ESCORT’KHEOPS (FR) (76) U442

5 11-3

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Escort’woman (FR) Kevin Brogan

Miss Laura Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Mr Pascale Souverain Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Masterstroke gelding Closely related to French hurdler/chaser Escort’jet Made frame all 3 completed starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Jan 19). TFRHHHII BHA-

3 I AM SIMBA (GB) (-)

5 11-3

B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Sea Chorus Henry Brooke

Sharpe Bloodstock Limited Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br The Sea Chorus Partnership Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Roaring Lion gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 7f-1 3/4m winner in Norway Captain Chorus Dam 1 1/2m winner Shouldn’t lack for speed. Has had a breathing op TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 LITTLETOWN LAD (IRE) (74) 3-0

5 11-3

B g Casamento (IRE) - Littletown Lass (IRE) Jonathan England

Mr R. Bewley Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br Valentine Cross

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a point bumper but sent off 20/1 and could manage only ninth of 12 in bumper at Ayron Rules debut 74 days ago. Hood ﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MILAN PARK (IRE) (33) 5/-5

6 11-3

B g Milan - Helen Wood Ross Chapman

Mr Garry Kevin Thexton Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Philip Kirby

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when ﬁfth on Kelso debut in April 2023 but off best part of 2 years after (had a breathing op in that period) and failed to repeat that effort over C&D. Tongue tie now applied. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 WALK ON SON (IRE) (28) 00

5 11-3

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Walkyrie (FR) Conner McCann (7)

Mr John R. Adam Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Br Peter Kavanagh Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but looks limited on early evidence TFRHHIII BHA-

7 JAPETUS (GB) (21) 21 CD

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Zaminast

4 11-2

Sean Quinlan

Mrs Pat Sloan Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW50,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Moon gelding Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f/7f winner Zander Dam, smart 7f-1 1/4m winner, half-sister to (1 1/2m winner, including in USA) Renown. Conﬁrmed promise of his runner-up effort at Kelso when going one place better over C&D 3 weeks ago. One to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

BROOKLYNESE (GB) (22) 250

B m Scorpion (IRE) - Miss Sassypants

Mr J. T. Brown

Br J. T. Brown

6 10-10

Jamie Hamilton

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEWScorpion mare Dam, fair hurdler (2m winner, stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Steel City Runner-up on ﬁrst of 2 starts in point bumper but failed to beat a rival switched to a bumper at Doncaster last month. Hood ﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 IT’S MISS MARPLE (GB)

(-)

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Newgate Queen

Alison Johnson

Br Alison Johnson

5 10-10

Miss Pippa Brown (7)

Brian Rothwell, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Pether’s Moon mare Dam, 1 1/2m winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Arctic Reach. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 BEN REID (GB)

(-)

B g Sogann (FR) - Chocolate Tifﬁn

4 10-9

Conor Rabbitt (3) clova farms and mr p d niven

Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mrs J A. Niven P D Niven Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sogann gelding Dam unraced.

11 FREDDIE STEADY GO (GB) (-)

B g Frontiersman - Bahrikate

Mrs Susan Corbett

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br L P Richards & Susan Corbett Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman gelding Dam modest 2m hurdler

QUEEN MARCIA (GB)

(-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-2

B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Dark Quest Lewis Stones (3)

Mr Mark E. Smith

D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green

Br Mark E Smith Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel ﬁlly Half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Gerolamo Cardano. Dam lightly raced on Flat TFRHHHII BHA-

2024: GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) 6 11 3 Henry Brooke 9-4 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 1, 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3, 10, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Japetus (GB), 4-1 Coffee Boy (FR), 13-2 I Am Simba (GB), 12-1 Ben Reid (GB), 14-1 Escort’kheops (FR), 22-1 Freddie Steady Go (GB), Queen Marcia (GB), 25-1 Brooklynese (GB), 33-1 Milan Park (IRE), It’s Miss Marple (GB), 40-1 Walk On Son (IRE), 50-1 Littletown Lad (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.55 - THE quinnbet.com CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ TRAINING SERIES MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Part of the Racing Excellence Initiative) 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, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to September 30th, 2024, have not ridden more than 20 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 2nd, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 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. QuinnBet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. Please refer to the notice headed ‘Racing Excellence

Conditional Jockeys Training Race Series 2024-2025’ on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www2. racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. 13 entries at £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.30 - THE QUINNBET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. QuinnBet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Third Race 2.05 - THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT 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, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Acorn Catering will give 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 £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Fourth Race 2.40 - THE VAL AND KATH BOLLADO MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421, the fourth £711 and the ﬁfth £354. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £58 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The family of Val and Kath Bollado will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 14 entries at £58. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591; Fifth £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

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Fifth Race 3.25 - THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the ﬁfth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £53. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

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Sixth Race 4.30 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 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, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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Seventh Race 5.05 - THE ACORN CATERING EQUIPMENT OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 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, March 31st and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Acorn Catering will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £22. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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