FIRST RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE betvickers.com NOW LIVE! NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (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): D McCain (52 wins from 238 runners, 22%) runs PADDYS POLICY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs LAWMANS BLIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: PADDYS POLICY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 142 miles.
PADDY’S POLICY holds the edge on form and can boast a C&D success so is taken to quickly resume winning ways having performed below expectations in the mud at Bangor last time Lawmans Blis rates the chief threat for his new handler, although hurdling newcomer Celestial Reign could also have a say, especially if the market vibes are positive.
colours no horse age st lb
1 PADDYS POLICY (IRE) (41) 2-5314 CD
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Domino Dolly (IRE)
Mr & Mrs WF Ainscough
Br Mr Gerard Lennon
5 11-12
William Maggs (5)
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up only outing in Irish points and got off the mark under Rules over C&D in Boxing Day. Only fourth of 6 in the mud in 2m Bangor novice last month but has the form to be a big player back under these less testing conditions. TFRHHHHH BHA113
2 LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) (15) 6B5-6
B g Lawman (FR) - Megec Blis (IRE)
G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner
7 11-5
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate PRA World Ltd, P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner at 14f on flat for Ivan Furtado. Not disgraced for his new yard when sixth of 7 in claiming hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) 15 days ago, hindered by an error 2 out. Can go well TFRHHHHI BHA93
3 LONG TIME LISTENER (IRE) (11) 16-63F0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Act
Mrs S. J. Easterby
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
5 11-5
Mr William Easterby (3)
Tim Easterby, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner but no real impact on NH debut 12 months ago or on switch to hurdling at Newcastle and Carlisle More is required. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MACHO SUN (IRE) (23) 0P
B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE)
5 11-5
Conor Rabbitt (3) The Southwold Set
Br Kevin & Meta Cullen
Mike Sowersby, Malton
Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat but pulled up in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark major improvement TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (26) 00UF60
Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)
6 11-5
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 hurdle runs and only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 26 days ago. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA83
6 CAP RICOCHET (GB) (11) 405
4 10-9
B g Capri (IRE) - Rubber Bullet Danny McMenamin
Mr R. Burridge Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea
Br Mr Richard and Lady Henrietta Burridge
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, fifth of 6 in juvenile at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 11 days ago. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 CELESTIAL REIGN (IRE) (194)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Sarawati (IRE)
Phil Ellerby & Partners
Br Pigeon Park Stud
4 10-9
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for Joseph O’Brien when last seen out in September. Much respected starting out for a new yard in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.PADDYS POLICY (IRE)
REIGN (IRE)
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:
MACHO SUN: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Paddys Policy (IRE), 11-2 Lawmans Blis (IRE), 7-1 Celestial Reign (IRE), 20-1 Long Time Listener (IRE), 22-1 Cap Ricochet (GB), 66-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 300-1 Macho Sun (IRE)
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up
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SECOND RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS NO1 CASE IH DEALER IN UK & IRELAND NOVICES’ 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): D McCain (52 wins from 238 runners, 22%) runs SCAR BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs SCORSESE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLELA BLAZE trained by T Gallagher, Borehamwood, 240 miles.
SCORSESE has ran with promise the last twice and figures off a handy mark. He makes plenty of appeal Grand Scheme and Scar Bridge can also make their presence felt
1 SCAR BRIDGE (IRE) (22) 1-35FP3
B m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Eye And Ear (IRE)
6 11-12
William Maggs (5)
Mr Roger O Byrne Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br T. Nolan & L. Tucker
TIMEFORMVIEWWon first start in points and promise when placed on first of 2 starts in mares’ maiden hurdles in Ireland last spring No impact on yard debut at Bangor last month but may do better now sent handicapping TFRHHHII BHA94
2 BENEFIT BEN (IRE) (35) 0-04010 CD BF
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE)
7 11-12
Danny McMenamin
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr P. Murphy North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark in C&D handicap last month. Nowhere near that level at Newcastle since, however, and others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA94
3 REEL HER IN (IRE) (21) 600-660
B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Jer’s Girl (IRE)
Mr John P. McManus
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
5 11-10
Richie McLernon
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form so far over hurdles but was progressive on the Flat last autumn, winning a brace of handicaps and can’t be ruled out back over timber here TFRHHHII BHA92
4 SCORSESE (IRE) (13) 00-0064
7 11-8
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nova Destiny Conor O’Farrell
Paul McKeon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Sean Osborne Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well, in first-time blinkers, when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Has dropped to an attractive mark and holds strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA90
5 BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (28) 1/0-0540
B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE)
Burrishoole Boy Racing Club
Br Liam Cosgrave
7 11-7
Sean Bowen
Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
TIMEFORMVIEW Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but comfortably held in a bumper and 4 hurdles under Rules since, latest on handicap debut at Huntingdon last month. TFRHIIII BHA89
6 BAMBOO BAY (IRE) (69) 3/0/00-PP
B g Camelot - Anna Karenina (USA)
7 11-5
Ross Chapman
Coglan & Kilcran Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor
Br Grangecon Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held and pulled up when last seen over hurdles and latest Flat effort doesn’t inspire any confidence of a revival. TFRHHIII BHA87
7 JYSUIS (FR) (16) 0-60500
6 10-13
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bernice (FR) Bruce Lynn
Mr Richard C. Pearson Simon West, Middleham
Br Haras de la Rousseliere SCEA The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 starts in bumpers in France but yet to make an impact on Flat or over hurdles for current yard Plenty to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA81
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
EAST EAGLE
(IRE) (30) 5S2PP5
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE)
5 10-13
Brian Hughes
Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br James D. Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and arrives on back of disappointing effort at Market Rasen. May do better now faced with a sounder surface, though TFRHHHII BHA81
9 GRAND SCHEME (IRE) (13) 545-
B g Territories (IRE) - Antillia
Gunalt Optimists
7 10-11
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Glashare House Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper on the Flat for Richard Hannon Below that level in 3 runs over hurdles back in 2023 but ran respectably on level earlier this month and is worth monitoring in market on handicap hurdle debut TFRHHHHI BHA79
10 BOBBY J (GB) (22) P05
Ch g Intrinsic - Politelysed
7 10-5
Kevin Brogan
Mr J. Lund Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Kenny Johnson & Mr J. Lund
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 3 hurdles starts in mud thus far. Faces different conditions here but he remains hard to recommend with any confidence on switch to handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA73
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
BENEFIT BEN: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
SCORSESE: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Scorsese (IRE), 5-1 Benefit Ben (IRE), 11-2 Grand Scheme (IRE), 13-2 Scar Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Reel Her In (IRE), 16-1 East Eagle (IRE), 20-1 Bamboo Bay (IRE), 22-1 Bobby J (GB), 28-1 Jysuis (FR), 40-1 Ballela Blaze (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.10
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETVICKERS 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P & M Bowen (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) run SIBERIAN STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 40 runners, 12%) runs BALLYDISCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIBERIAN STAR trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles.
Preference is for SIBERIAN STAR, who looked in control for much of the straight before being collared late in the piece by a subsequent winner at Doncaster earlier in the month. Remaining well treated nudged up just 1lb, Peter & Mickey Bowen’s 10-y-o can double his tally for the season at the expense of Ballydisco, who should appreciate this step back up in trip Yippee Ki Yay looks best of the remainder
colours no horse age st lb
1 YIPPEE KI YAY (IRE) (60) 12-2106 D
B g Shirocco (GER) - Nighthawk’s Law
Mr Ivor Herbert (7)
Mr and Mrs Ben Herbert and Family Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Ms H. McLennan
TIMEFORMVIEWDual-hunter chase winner who was fit from points and didn’t shape too badly switched to handicap company when mid-field at Windsor (28.7f, good to soft) in January. Could well build on that down in class TFRHHHII BHA114
2 TOPOFTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (16) 3-430B0 D 11 11-9
B g Arcadio (GER) - Bambootcha (IRE)
Brian Hughes
Mr M A. Reay Ollie Pears, Malton
Br Kieran Ryan & Tim Nolan
TIMEFORM VIEWVery much in the doldrums over fences for Nigel Twiston-Davies during second half of last year Went with little encouragement on first completed start for the yard at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 16 days ago and the handicapper given him a chance back chasing Cheekpieces reapplied. TFRHHIII BHA109
3 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (24) 2F2403
B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)
Value Racing - Ballydisco
Br Amanda Lindsell
8 11-7
Derek Fox
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLosing run is mounting up and remains a maiden over fences, though went close in small field at Wetherby in November Not beaten far on his last couple of starts and this step back up in trip looks the way to go First-time tongue tie applied. TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 SIBERIAN STAR (GB) (18) 251632
10 11-0
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sierra (FR) Sean Bowen
Mr Mickey Bowen
Br Dr B. Mayoh
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhogotoffthemarkatfourthtimeofaskingforcurrentyardwhennarrowlytaking6-runnerhandicapchaseatCatterickinJanuary.Lookedin control for much of the straight back chasing at Doncaster (24f, good) earlier in the month and remains well treated from just 1lb higher TFR
5 SUPER CITIZEN (GB) (29) 233335
B g Multiplex - Kallithea (IRE)
Mrs L Hughes
Br Mrs A. M. O’Sullivan
11 10-11
Jamie Hamilton
Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland
TIMEFORMVIEW Largely consistent since bagging a Kelso hunter 14 months ago. Dipped below his recent form at Doncaster (26f, good) last month and fancied to quickly get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA97
6 OLD PAGE (IRE) (9) 631242 CD
B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE)
Mr A. Sadik
8 10-2
William Maggs (5)
David Thompson, Darlington
Br Mr J. Gibbons Wolverly Court Coach House
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly off the mark over C&D in November and acquitted himself well all 3 starts since, latest when second of 4 at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. 5lb out of the weights here but ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA83
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Siberian Star (GB), 4-1 Ballydisco (IRE), 6-1 Super Citizen (GB), 15-2 Yippee Ki Yay (IRE), 9-1 Topofthecotswolds (IRE), 12-1 Old Page (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.45
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VISIT THE NEW
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.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (22 wins from 163 runners, 13%) runs OCEAN LEGACY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs MALAGO ROSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUSIQUE DE FEE trained by G Nicholls, Kingston Lisle, 260 miles.
A tricky staying contest to solve but the vote goes to BORN IN THE WEST, who put up a complete performance to open his account at Catterick just over 2 weeks ago and this significant step up in trip could unlock further improvement. Heading up the dangers is Musique de Fee, who bolted up at Hereford earlier this month and may have more to offer as a thorough stayer. Another last-time-out winner Maura Jeanne rounds off the shortlist
1 MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) (12) 44P431
6 12-0
Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR) Joshua Bryan
Ms M L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in good nick, doubling her career tally with a dominant display after just 6 days off at Hereford (25.5f, good) 12 days ago. Hit hard with an 11lb rise but she may have a bit more yet to offer as a thorough stayer so is shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA102
2 MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (38) 155142
B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE)
7 11-13
Harriet Tucker (7)
Mr K.M.Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Drumlin Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWBeaten a fair way on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow in November but back to winning ways in 7-runner Fakenham handicap (23.4f, soft) on New Year’s Day. Ran below-par next time, but back on song when second at Plumpton last month, just taking a tad too long to hit top gear TFRHHHII BHA101
3 BORN IN THE WEST (IRE)
(15) 503221
Gr g Westerner - Lucinda Grey (IRE)
Mrs Angela Mary Leggett
Br Liam Walsh
6 11-12
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement since sent handicapping, putting up a complete performance to open his account in 8-runner handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago. 4lb higher here and hiked significantly up in trip, he’s sure to have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA100
4 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (157) 0-42600
B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)
Yen Hall Farm Racing
9 11-8
Sean Bowen
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr Nigel Peters Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Fakenham in April but both efforts following 3 months off at Southwell/Hereford in October were below-par Handicapper relinquishes his grip (now 2lb below last winning mark) but may well need this returning from a break. TFRHHIII BHA96
5 MAURA JEANNE (GB) (37) F51401
Ch m Sulamani (IRE) - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
Land of Burns Racing Club
8 11-7
Alan Doyle (3)
Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br Ian A. Duncan Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Kelso (3 1/4m) in October and proved better than ever after 11 weeks off when doubling her tally in 13-runner handicap at Ayr (24.3f, soft) last month. Up 8lb for that and needs to prove she can back it up TFRHHHII BHA95
6 RUMBLE B (IRE) (23) 306332 CD 11 10-13
B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE)
Miss C. Tinkler
Br Mr Emlyn Patterson
NON-RUNNER
Justin Landy, Leyburn
RUNNE R
7 OCEAN LEGACY (IRE) (31) 43PP1P CD BF 8 10-9
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Ocean Bright (USA)
Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships
TIMEFORM VIEWDual chase winner who finally got the job done over hurdles (and snapped a losing run stretching back to May 2023 in the process) when landing a C&D handicap last month. Said to have bled at Southwell 12 days later (failed to see her race out) so needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA83 ) 3)
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA87
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br David Eiffe Bluegrass Horse Feeds
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) 2.MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) 3.MAURA JEANNE
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2.
Stewards Note:
OCEAN LEGACY: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Musique de Fee (IRE), 3-1 Maura Jeanne (GB), 4-1 Born In The West (IRE), 7-1 Malago Rose (IRE), 14-1 Ocean Legacy (IRE), 28-1 The Wise Traveller (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO 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): M Hammond (28 wins from 238 runners, 12%) runs BEAT THE EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs TOM CREEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: PILGRIMS KING trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles.
NO BUT I WILL confirmed his return to form when runner-up at Taunton earlier this month and remains fairly treated. He can go one better here. The Paddy Pie and Shattered Soldier are feared most.
colours no horse age st lb
1 TOM CREEN (IRE) (22) 434135
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
CD
10 12-0
Jonathan England Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 5 wins at this course in December but not been in same form the last twice and others are more convincing TFRHHIII BHA105
2 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (10) R-0PP42 8 12-0
B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela Liam Harrison On The Gallops 1 Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br T. A. Williams
TIMEFORMVIEWFared much better for current yard the last twice, latest when good second of 8 in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, good) 10 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit and he is one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+3)
3 SHATTERED SOLDIER (IRE) (48) 52-1343 BF
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Five Star Present (IRE)
6 11-13
Ross Chapman
Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Mrs Mary O’Connor Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed ability in a couple of runs over hurdles and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft, 9/4) 48 days ago. There may be more to come yet. Hood/tongue strap on first time TFRHHHHI BHA104
4 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (17) 2U1311 CD
B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR)
12 11-3
Jack Power (7)
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Patrick McElroy Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who arrives in fine heart having scored in 3 of his last 4 starts, latest a 5-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) 17 days ago, finding extra. 2lb rise is fair and he looks sure to go well again TFRHHHHI BHA94
5 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (43) PPPP31 C
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE)
Mr Einsley Harries
Br Ms Anne Marie Ryan
9 11-2
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWDual 19f chase winner last term Pulled up on his first 4 outings this season but more like it when third at Fakenham prior to resuming winning ways at this course (19.3f, soft) last month. That wasn’t a strong contest but claims nevertheless from 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA93
6 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (23) 221525
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Smartwater Utilities
Br Ms M Kavanagh
8 10-8
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW In decent form for new yard, including a 19.2f win at Catterick. However, isn’t straightforward and arrives on back of below-par effort at same course last month. TFRHHIII BHA85
7 KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (36) B2-4P25
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law
Mrs Beverley Bostock
Br Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock
7 10-8
Toby Wynne (3)
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form at Hereford last month but was only narrowly denied at Catterick (19.2f) previously and would be a player if in same form here.
TFRHHIII BHA85
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8 BEBSIDE BANTER (IRE) (43) 22-1343
B g Westerner - Hard Fought (IRE)
D&D Armstrong Ltd
Br John F. Dwyer
8 10-7
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning reappearance over C&D in November and has acquitted himself well here twice since, latest when 1 3/4 lengths third of 6 to Pilgrims King in handicap chase (19.3f, soft) 43 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA84
9
COOLMOYNE
(GB) (29) 132402
Ch g Ocovango - High Life
Racing Knights and Liam Murray
Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan
9 10-7
Henry Brooke
Sara Ender, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to somewhere near best, following a wind operation, when second of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (20.5f, good) 29 days ago, flattered by proximity. Races off same mark here but others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA84
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 9-2 No But I Will (GB), 6-1 Shattered Soldier (IRE), Pilgrims King (IRE), 8-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), 10-1 Coolmoyne (GB), 16-1 Tom Creen (IRE), Beat The Edge (IRE), 18-1 Kings Justice (GB)
BARS
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SIXTH RACE 4.53
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAUL RENSHAW “FATTY” HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (19 wins from 105 runners, 18%) runs CALDWELL & TELHIMLISTEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs CALDWELL & TELHIMLISTEN
WEIGHTWATCHER: INFERNO SACREE won off a handicap mark of 112, his rating is now down 9lb to 103. LONGEST TRAVELLER: INFERNO SACREE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 315 miles.
INFERNO SACREE is on a losing run but rates the pick of these weights on the back of a resurgent C&D second last week so edges the vote Southwell scorer Synchronist rates a big danger though, with Allbetsoff and Telhimlisten also in the picture.
1 TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (38) 4P54-12 CD BF
B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
A. C. O’Keeffe
Br Michael. C. Griffin
9 11-12
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in January and backed it up with a solid second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Well in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA111
2 KLITSCHKO (GB) (53) 205-544 BF
7 11-12
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress Brian Hughes
Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland
Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
TIMEFORMVIEWNot straightforward and he failed to build on earlier promise when fourth of 9 to Telhimlisten in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 53 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (9) 3116-43 CD
8 11-11
B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody Joshua Thompson (7)
Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor David Thompson, Darlington
Br Derek R. Price
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies, including over C&D, but he hasn’t set the world alight in 5 starts for present yard, including over C&D last time Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA110 (-3)
4 CALDWELL (GB) (26) 331514 BF
8 11-8
B g Dansili - Milford Sound Ross Chapman
Mr S. Radymski Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Evolve Business Finance Limited, PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hurdles/chase winner this season but he came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f, good, 9/4) 26 days ago. Sort to bounce back though TFRHHHII BHA107
5 INFERNO SACREE
(FR) (9) 623632
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)
7 11-4
Lorcan Murtagh
Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2023 but he got back on track when second of 4 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Big shout off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA103
6 SYNCHRONIST (IRE) (17) P2-0651
Ch g Notnowcato - Sarah Ponsonby (IRE)
6 11-4
Sean Bowen
The Go Ronnie Syndicate Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr Michael Rafter Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWAdvanced his form on his handicap debut when scoring in 10-runner race at Southwell (15.8f, good) 17 days ago. Up 8lb but runner-up has gone in since so he’s not taken lightly with few miles still on the clock. TFRHHHHI BHA103
7 ALLBETSOFF (IRE) (16) 1PP305
B g Carlotamix (FR) - Longer Lashes (IRE)
9 11-2
Jamie Hamilton
New Vision Bloodstock & G B Walford Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br John O’Brien Cube3 Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA dual winner last summer who returned to form when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 16 days ago. Must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA101
1-2-3: 1.INFERNO SACREE (FR)
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 1.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
CALDWELL: Following its run on 22/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Synchronist (IRE), 5-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 11-2 Telhimlisten (IRE), 6-1 Klitschko (GB), 13-2 Caldwell (GB), 7-1 Allbetsoff (IRE), 25-1 Russian Virtue (GB)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £107,469 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
