We are thrilled to have you with us at Sedgefield Racecourse today. Whether this is your first visit or you’re a seasoned racing fan, we hope you have a wonderful afternoon.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors: Bet.Vickers, Paxtons, Canine Answers, and Lakeland Dairies
Today, we have an exciting 6-race card lined up, with the first race kicking off at 14:07. Tickets for our upcoming event, the BetVickers Ladies Evening on Friday, 11th April, are now available on our website. Limited hospitality options are also available, so be sure to book soon to secure your spot
As always, I wish you the best of luck in picking a few winners, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sedgefield Racecourse soon.
Enjoy the day, and good luck!
Emma Gray General Manager
RACEDAY TEAM
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Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course
Emma Gray General Manager
Chris Patten Operations Manager/Owners Liaison
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THURSDAY 3RD APRIL
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’Panel Chair)
JOHN CLASPER (Trainee Stewards’Panel Chair)
MICHAEL EYRE, LYNDSAY GLYNN, PHILIPPA HARDY
STARTERS
JASON CALLAGHAN
RUSSELL GARRITTY
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
KARL CURRAN
VETERINARY OFFICER
DAVID GREEN
VETERINARY SURGEONS
CHARLOTTE GREENSIT
PATRICK JOPLING
CHARLOTTE WOODS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr BRUCE MCLAIN
Dr PETER EVANS
Dr PATRICK WYNN
NURSE
CHRISTINE TOMBLING
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL KIRTLEY
JOE O’GORMAN
ALEC DENT
LEANNE ASPREY
COMMENTATOR
JOHN BLANCE
BETTING RING MANAGER
PAUL HAYS
CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
MICHAEL NAUGHTON
RACEDAY PRESENTER
AMY RYAN
HOSPITALITY FACILITIES
Your location for the day – suite or marquee:
Pavilion Private Boxes
A spectacular view of the track and winning post.
Raceday Restaurant
On the first floor of the Pavilion Stand, an ideal location to fine dine and watch in
and style.
Enjoy the Royal Banquet menu or try one of the special offer packages available on a selection of Racedays
Private boxes with balcony to put you right in the heart of the action. Each box can accommodate between 12 and 30 guests (minimum numbers apply)
Owners & Trainers Restaurant
Set within the Roflow Stand, overlooking the Winners Enclosure, Parade Ring and final furlong, providing a real feel of being close to the action. Ideal for larger parties, our suites can accommodate between 30 and 200 guests.
Bistro 1927
Overlooking the home straight this Café Bistro offers a variety of snacks and can be hired for parties.
Roflow Stand
Hosting four large private suites or alternatively a 180 seated restaurant.
COURSE FEATURES
Prominent points on the course: Centre Course
Tote Betting Shop
Winners Enclosure
Owners & Trainers
Parade Ring
Winning Post Main Entrance & Turnstiles
Assembly Point West across track
Assembly Point
past Bistro 1927
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horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name birthplaceof horseifnot GreatBritain
No.ofdays sincelastran
formguide previous performances /=new season
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CD=course & distance winner
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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222
B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
weight st-lbs
7 11-10
Brian Hughes
Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield
B. KavanaghJohn Wade (Haulage) Limited Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.
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
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B A. V. Bloodstock Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Cracking start over fences this term, taking his record to 3-3 - the latest pair at Grade 1 level - when edging out Better Days Ahead in the FortLeneyatLeopardstown(24.4f,goodtosoft)overChristmas.UnabletolivewithBallyburnattheDRFbutshouldbebangthere. TFR
3 FASCILE
MODE
(IRE) (33) 01F6PF
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - C’Est La Mode (IRE)
O Mrs H. Mullins
B Mrs H. Mullins
BHA154
7 11-7
Danny Mullins J
Thomas Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW MadeawinningstartinthissphereatPunchestowninOctoberbutit’sfairtosaythingshaven’tgone as planned since, failing to complete on 3 of his next 4 starts. Huge outsider at this level. TFRHIIII BHA136
4 GIDLEIGH PARK (GB) (76) 1116-P1 D 7 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE)
O The Eyre Family
Bryan Carver J
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles last season. Modest on return at Kempton (had irregular heartbeat) but got his career firmly back ontrackwhenmakingallinGrade2atWindsor(16.2f)inJanuary,beatingCheltenhamFestivalwinnerCaldwellPotter Bettertocome. TFRHHHHI BHA153
5 IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) (60) 311-113 CD 7 11-7
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Brune Ecossaise (FR)
P. Townend J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre & Mme Pascale Pa The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classwinneroverhurdles,includingGrade1atthismeeting12monthsago,andhasmadeasmoothtransitiontochasing, scoringagainatthetoplevelinFaugheenNoviceChaseatLimerick.WinningrunendedwhenthirdattheDRF TFRHHHHH BHA157
6 JANGO BAIE (FR) (23) 222-121 C 6 11-7
Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR)
O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerandhasquicklymadeupintoabetterchaser,winningatCheltenhamonfirstattempt.Narrowlydeniednexttimebut conjuredaremarkableruntogetupclosehomeinArklelastmonth.Returnto21/2mabigplus,buthedidhaveatoughrace. TFRHHHHI BHA159
7 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (27) P-21331
Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE)
O Stevie Fisher & Friends
8 11-7
Caoilin Quinn J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B The Kathryn Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProlifichurdlerwhomadetheperfectstartinthisspherewhenlandinga19fAscotGrade2justbeforeChristmas(shadefortunate).ThirdinGradedevents next2outingsbeforeresumingwinningwayscourtesyofagoodroundofjumpingonhandicapbowatExeterlastmonth.Facesastifftaskhere. TFRHHIII BHA144
8 RUBAUD (FR) (40) 6-11F21 D
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Fulgence (FR)
O Mr Brendan McManus
7 11-7
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B B. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey Morson Group S
2024: IL ETAIT TEMPS (FR) 6 11 7 P Townend 3-1 (W P Mullins) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jango Baie (FR), 10-3 Impaire Et Passe (FR), 4-1 Croke Park (IRE), 5-1 Gidleigh Park (GB), 12-1 Rubaud (FR), 28-1 Boombawn (IRE), The Kalooki Kid (GB), 40-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 150-1 Fascile Mode (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A mouth-watering start to the Grand National Festival 2025 with the suggestion being IMPAIRE ET PASSE, who edged a 3-way photo in the Aintree Hurdle on this card 12 months ago and Willie Mullins’ 7-y-o can get back on the up in first-time headgear returned to this track following a break. This return to 2 1/2m will suit Jango Baie, so he heads up the opposition having found an extra gear to take the Arkle last month, with Gidleigh Park and Croke Park another couple worth considering, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 2.JANGO BAIE (FR) 3.GIDLEIGH PARK
LOST CHILDREN
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FIRST RACE 2.07
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LAKELAND DAIRIES ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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): D McCain (52 wins from 239 runners, 22%) runs SOLDIER IN MAYO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs LAUTREC DE COUGNY LONGEST TRAVELLER: REHILL RELIC trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 159 miles.
MASTERPIECE had a couple of subsequent winners behind him when landing a bumper in the autumn and might prove up to making a winning start to his jumps career in a race where those with hurdle experience don’t set the bar that high. Tyson Magoo has been shaping up reasonably well and may provide the main threat ahead of last month’s Hexham runner-up Nathan Wells
1 MASTERPIECE (GB) (154) 5-31
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Alegra
Rebecca Menzies Racing Club
Br Sir Robert Ogden
5 11-6
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Came good at third time of asking in bumpers at Newcastle (17f, good) in October. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling after 5 months off. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 NATHAN WELLS (GB) (21) U0-P452
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE)
Mr A. B. Hamilton
Br Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud
6 11-6
Alan Doyle (3)
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden for Gordon Elliott and made a sound start for new connections when second in a 2m Hexham maiden (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip with a first-time tongue tie added to the cheekpieces he wore at Hexham Should be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 REHILL RELIC (IRE) (29) 053402 D
B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)
Church Farm Racing
6 11-6
Toby Wynne (3)
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br John Crosse Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden but he has run with credit when reaching the frame in handicaps on 3 of his last 4 starts, finishing runner-up at Catterick in cheekpieces (retained) on the latest TFRHHHII BHA96
4 SELECTIVELISTENING (IRE) (149) 542P20
B g Westerner - Selective Hearing (IRE)
6 11-6
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Miss Paula Smith Paula Smith, Malton
Br J. F. Mernagh
TIMEFORMVIEWBarely modest form when runner-up in handicap hurdle and chase for Tom Ellis and well beaten in course handicap chase on stable debut in November Off since (has had wind surgery) TFRHHIII BHA84
5 SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (21) 31464
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE)
5 11-6
Theo Gillard
Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Joseph Sheahan JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Fourth in a Newcastle bumper and Hexham maiden hurdle this year, although the reopposing Nathan Wells was ahead in second at the latter. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 TYSON MAGOO (IRE) (25) 35343
B g Westerner - Sunset Times (IRE)
5 11-6
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Miss Mary R. Barry Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in an Irish point and shaping up quite well over hurdles, finishing third of 11 in 19f Carlisle handicap last month. Likely has bigger performances in him. TFRHHHHI BHA99
7 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (23) 43626F
Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE)
6 10-13
Jamie Hamilton
Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick
Br Oliver Loughlin
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond at Catterick (2m) for Dan Skelton in
The North West National Hunt Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Marie Aline Saltel, Guillaume Colmont, J Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in a 2m Wetherby juvenile in February but last of 6 at Carlisle since Still early days but the step up in trip this afternoon needs to unlock some improvement TFRHHHII BHA94
2024: MEETING ABANDONED
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tyson Magoo (IRE), 3-1 Masterpiece (GB), 4-1 Nathan Wells (GB), 6-1 Rehill Relic (IRE), 11-1 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 20-1 Lautrec de Cougny (FR), 40-1 Far Away West (IRE), 50-1 Selectivelistening (IRE)
TICKETS
Tickets must be worn and shown at all times. Failure to display may result in ejection from the racecourse
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website: www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
Owners & Trainers have exclusive access of the Owners & Trainers Suite situated within the Roflow Stand where there is complimentary Tea/Coffee & Lunch. There is also a Restaurant inside the Paxtons Stand where tables are available at a discounted rate should you wish to upgrade. Subject to availability.
If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk
THE BOODLES ANNIVERSARY 4-Y-O JUVENILE HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £110000
O HIghclere Thoroughbred Racing - Warhol Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Rockcliffe Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful10fwinneronFlatandhasprogressedwitheachrunoverhurdles,supplementinghisWarwicksuccess in 9-runner juvenile at Huntingdon (15.8f), forging clear Has appreciably more on his plate here, however TFRHHIII BHA122
2 COCONUT GROVE (FR) (214)
Br Gr or Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Anabasis (GER)
11-2
Bryan Carver J
O The Jago Family Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B S.A.R.L. Haras de Hus Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Adjali. Showed fair form when winning 1 1/2m event only outing on Flat in France for Luciano Vitabile but is very much pitched in the deep end on hurdling debut
3 FILIBUSTERING (GB) (33) 1
11-2
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique Paul O’Brien J
O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson
Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo Boodle Hatfield Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 16.5f) and looked one of the most natural juvenile hurdlers seen in Britain all season when impressivewinnerofajuvenileatKelso(16.2f),jumpingimpeccablyinfrontandquickeningrightaway Suretogoontobetterthings. TFRHHHHI BHA-
B Mr W. A. Tinkler KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenontheFlatwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyoverhurdlesinfinestylein8-runnereventatNewbury(16.3f), travellingpowerfullytolead2out Remainswithpotentialbutneedsplentymorenowuppedmarkedlyingrade. TFRHHIII BHA122
6 LIVE CONTI (FR) (50) 11 11-2
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valdivia (IRE)
O G Mason,J Hales,P Hogath,,Sir A Ferguson
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Earl Patrick Joubert The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa17-runnerjuvenilehurdle(strongform)atAuteuil(21/4m,soft)ondebutinOctoberandmaintainedhisunbeaten recordfacedwithagoldenopportunityatWetherby(2m,heavy)4monthson.Remainsopentoplentyofimprovement TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 MAMBONUMBERFIVE (FR) (40) 35-2P1
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Sweet Mambo (FR)
11-2
Ben Jones J
O Mal Bloodstock Ltd Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Haras de Mandore Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form prior to changing hands for €450,000 last summer Too keen to do himself justice on debut for new yard in Cheltenham Grade2butmuchmorelikeitwhenrunningoutadecisivewinnerinAdonisatKempton(2m)lasttime.Scopetodobetteragain. TFRHHHII BHA128
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successful once in 2024. Faces a very stiff task on hurdle debut and will surely come up short TFRHIIII BHA-
11 WENDROCK (FR) (23) 3106
Br Gr g Manduro (GER) - Linareva (IRE)
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Mr Ghislain Deslandes
11-2
Sam Ewing J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedhurdlingdebutpromisewhenlanding2mLeopardstownmaidenoverChristmas.SeeminglynotgoodenoughinSpringJuvenile butimprovedfromastiff-lookingmarkwhensixthof22toPuturhandstogetherinFredWinteratCheltenham.Haseach-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA137
12 WILLY DE HOUELLE (FR) (20) 12-2640
Br Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Belle Attitude (FR)
O Mrs S. Ricci
B Mr Franck Leblanc
11-2
Rachael Blackmore J
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWAveryusefulwinninghurdlerinFrancewhogotbackontrackwhenfourthof8inSpringJuvenileatLeopardstown in February However, easy to back and below par in the Triumph Hurdle on most recent outing. TFR
13 MURCIA (FR) (23) 331020 D
138
10-9
Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Belle Et Chic (FR) P. Townend J
O Mr K. Alexander W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B SARL de Chambure Haras D’Etreham et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off in France with a win in a listed event and much better effort on second start for current yard when just failing at Naas (15.7f) inFebruary RanwellwheneighthinFredWinterandinwithafightingchanceofreversingtheformonmorefavourabletermshere.
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2024: SIR GINO (FR) 4 11 2 Nico de Boinville 11-10 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 13. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.
Stewards Note:
GIBBS ISLAND: Following its run on 14/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Puturhandstogether (IRE), 5-1 Live Conti (FR), 6-1 Naturally Nimble (GER), 10-1 Murcia (FR), 11-1 Mambonumberfive (FR), 12-1 Filibustering (GB), Wendrock (FR), 20-1 Gibbs Island (GB), 22-1 Willy de Houelle (FR), 33-1 Aviemore (GB), Give It To Me Oj (GB), 66-1 Coconut Grove (FR), 100-1 Terrorise (GB)
It was very hard not to be impressed with the way PUTURHANDSTOGETHER routed a competitive field in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival, so he’s fancied to take the step up in grade in his stride and follow up. Filibustering was notably quick over his hurdles when making a successful debut in this sphere in impression fashion at Kelso and is open to oodles of improvement, as is the unbeaten Live Conti.
BARS
The racecourse bars will close at the off time of the last race. No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises
SECOND RACE 2.42
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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): M Hammond (28 wins from 240 runners, 12%) runs BEAT THE EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs JACKPOT CASH
WEIGHTWATCHER: BEAT THE EDGE won off a handicap mark of 91, his rating is now down 6lb to 85. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACKPOT CASH trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 217 miles.
Making second start for current yard, JACKPOT CASH produced his best effort over fences when runner-up at Bangor in February, despite having been badly hampered 4 out, and he could be ready to take advantage of his lower mark in this sphere. Course specialist Tom Creen isn’t taken lightly, though, while Beat The Edge has placed 3 times here this season.
1 TOM CREEN (IRE) (14) 341352 CD 10 12-0
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
Tom Midgley (3) Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time course winner, with latest success in December (19.3f) Not quite in the same form next 2 outings, but got back on track returned to this longer trip when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago. Can make another bold bid at this venue TFRHHHHI BHA107
2 JACKPOT CASH (FR) (20) 0F4123 BF 6 11-2
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Fresca Has (FR)
Henry Brooke Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr A. Delaroque & Mr & Mrs C. Theault
The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORM VIEWMade winning stable debut in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f) in February and suffered interference back over fences when second at Bangor (17.4f) next time Only third over hurdles at Fakenham 20 days ago, but he’s a major player from his lower chase mark TFRHHHHH BHA95
3 CARNET
DE STAGE
(IRE) (27) 6-425P0
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Comeragh Girl (IRE)
10 10-11
Alan Doyle (3)
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
Br Mrs Hannah Crowley
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser at best in Ireland but has offered little in 2 starts over hurdles for current yard, well held in handicap at Ayr (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. Has enough to prove as he goes back up in trip returned to chasing TFRHHIII BHA90
4 VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (43) 533615 C BF
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY)
Mrs J Morgan
11 10-9
Jack Power (7)
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mme & M. Christian Chorier Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTumbled down the weights and, in line with yard’s good form, he capitalised to register a game victory at Catterick (19.2f) in January. Reported to have bled when down the field at Doncaster last time, but he remains well treated on old form if bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE)
(3) 152533
B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE)
Smartwater Utilities
Br Ms M Kavanagh
8 10-6
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWNot straightforward but, making third start for current yard, he resumed winning ways at Catterick (19.2f) in January. Has placed twice here since, including over C&D on penultimate start, though finished weakly at Newcastle on latest outing. Could be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
CARNET DE STAGE: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.
VALENCE D’AUMONT: Following its run on 19/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 5-2 Jackpot Cash (FR), 4-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), 9-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 18-1 Carnet de Stage (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.JACKPOT CASH (FR)
CREEN (IRE)
THE EDGE (IRE)
2.55 3m 210y
THE BROOKLANDS GOLDEN MILLER CHRONOGRAPH BOWL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS
1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000
B Mr D.P Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’tafluentjumperbutistop-classonhisday,finishingrunner-upinthisraceforsecondconsecutiveseason12monthsago.Resumedwith asolidthirdinOldRoaninOctoberand,despitefailingtocompleteall3startssince,areturntothisvenuemakeshimofrealinterest TFRHHHII BHA165
2 DJELO
(FR) (21) 0-21210 C
Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR)
7 11-10
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchcaughttheeyewhensecondonreturnatExeterinNovemberandbuiltonthattoscoretwiceinGrade2company,latterlythe DenmanChaseatNewbury(23.4f)inFebruary Didn’tfireinlastmonth’sRyanairthough,andothersmakemoreappealnow
3
EMBASSY GARDENS
(GB) (61) 112-P16 D 9 11-10
166
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Adriana des Mottes (FR) P. Townend J
B The Niarchos Family TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhoranoutanimpressivewinneroflastseason’sArkleatCheltenhamandresumedwithacreditablesecondatLeopardstownoverChristmas. NeverthreatenedwhenthirdinDublinChaseinFebruarybutcomesherefreshhavingmissedtheFestivalandhe’sunexposedatthissortoftrip. TFRHHHII BHA164
5 GREY DAWNING (IRE) (33) 113-2P1 8 11-10
Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)
O Mr Robert Kirkland
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Grange Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWTookreallywelltofenceslastterm,winningtheTurnersatCheltenham.ExcellentsecondinBetfairChaseonreturnandquicktoprovehisKingGeorge runningallwrongwhenamostimpressivewinnerfromthefrontinPremierChaseatKelso(23.4f)lastmonth.BigplayerbackatGrade1level. TFRHHHHH BHA162
6 SPILLANE’S TOWER (IRE) (98) 121-125 D BF 7 11-10
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - In The Habit (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Top class chaser (Grade 1 winner as a novice) who posted his best effort since landing last season’s Paddy Power Gold Cup when runner-up in Gr 2 CotswoldChase(25.2f)inJanuary Markedlongertripposednoproblemthenandrespectedforayardboastinganexcellentrecordinthisrace. TFRHHHII BHA163
2024: GERRI COLOMBE (FR) 8 11 10 Jack Kennedy 9-4 (Gordon Elliott) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:
DJELO: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Grey Dawning (IRE), 7-2 Spillane’s Tower (IRE), 6-1 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 13-2 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 7-1 Stage Star (IRE), 12-1 Embassy Gardens (GB), 22-1 The Real Whacker (IRE), 28-1 Djelo (FR)
GREY DAWNING was straight back to his zestful best on his first start since the King George when registering a smooth success in listed company at Kelso in March and, with this on his radar for some time, Dan Skelton’s charge is fancied to make a bold bid to land a second Grade 1. Irish raider Spillane’s Tower has been given a break since Christmas and he heads up the dangers. Ahoy Senor, twice a runner-up in this race, and Stage Star can also feature.
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THIRD RACE 3.17
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE VISIT THE NEW BETVICKERS.COM WEBSITE MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (52 wins from 239 runners, 22%) runs SCAR BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs LOVE TRUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LARA KALEO trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 250 miles.
LOVE TRUE has posted some creditable efforts over hurdles and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark at the expense of some less experienced rivals The once-raced Lara Kaleo made an encouraging start to life over hurdles 50 days ago and has a serious chance if building on that run, while Cancelled was fairly useful on the Flat and rates a big danger if showing anything like that level of form on hurdles debut
1 AWAY SHE
GOES
(IRE) (21) 00P006
B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE)
Mr P. Robson
6 11-6
Edward Austin (5)
Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Sheila & Alan Morrell PRCT Bloodstocks Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections First-time cheekpieces failed to spark improvement last time and she looks up against it. TFRHHIII BHA69
2 LAND GIRL’S LUCK (IRE) (16) 32-303
B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE)
Richard Bailey and Max Comley
6 11-6
David Bass
Max Comley, Naunton
Br John Redmond Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced both starts in point bumpers and repeated the feat on Rules debut (swished tail under pressure). Stepped up on hurdle debut when beaten 4 1/2 lengths (last of 3) in a maiden at Exeter last time, though it remains to be seen what that form is worth. Not discounted TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LOVE TRUE (FR) (23) 3-42F24
B m Ectot - Netsuke (IRE)
5 11-6
Henry Brooke
Mr E. A. Brook Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mrs Elisabeth Ribard Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on Flat in France and posted some creditable efforts over hurdles for current yard, best effort to date coming on penultimate start when runner-up at Huntingdon (19.6f) but not in same form at this track (19.9f) last month. Back in trip and has a serious chance if returning to her best TFRHHHHH BHA92
4 SCAR BRIDGE (IRE) (36) 1-35FP3
B m Lucky Speed (IRE) - Eye And Ear (IRE)
6 11-6
Charlie Maggs (5)
Mr Roger O Byrne Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br T. Nolan & L. Tucker
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirststartinpointsandpromisewhenplacedonfirstof2startsinmares’maidenhurdlesinIrelandlastspring Failedtocompleteinacoupleofpoints subsequently and no impact on yard debut at Bangor 36 days ago. May come on for that but likely better suited to handicaps down the line TFRHHHII BHA94
5 CANCELLED (IRE) (75)
B f Almanzor (FR) - Ingot of Gold
The Horse Watchers 3
Br Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah
4 10-12
Richie McLernon
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Timeform
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat in Ireland, winner at Gowran Park last August. Probably needed run on stable debut on Flat last time and she’s a very interesting contender making hurdles bow in first-time tongue tie TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 LARA KALEO (FR) (50) 3
Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Fara Sun (FR)
4 10-12
Richard Patrick
Mr Paul Thorman Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Ms Emilie Lafeu
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped with encouragement when 8 lengths third of 11 on hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f) 50 days ago, likely to have finished second but for making a mess of the last (jumped fine otherwise) Entitled to improve for that experience and merits plenty of respect. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
LARA KALEO: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4
Cancelled (IRE), 3-1 Love True (FR), 7-2 Lara Kaleo (FR), 8-1 Land Girl’s Luck (IRE), 17-2 Scar Bridge (IRE), 150-1 Away She Goes (IRE)
1-2-3:
(FR)
KALEO (FR)
(IRE)
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THE WILLIAM HILL AINTREE HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £250000
B Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timeslastseasonandhascontinuedontheupthiswinter runningwellwhenfallinglastinGrade2RelkeelatCheltenhambeforecoming inanexcellentsecondtoNemeanLioninconditionseventatWindsor NotinsameformatFontwellandhe’srightagainstitatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA148
3 TELLHERTHENAME (IRE) (33) 1P10-4P
6 11-10
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Whos To Know (IRE) Kielan Woods J
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Ayleoola (IRE) Keith Donoghue J
O Matthew Rogers Ian Patrick Donoghue, Ireland T
B Pat Coffey
TIMEFORMVIEW Matched pick of form for Nicky Henderson when second of 6 (first time tongue tie) in Grade 3 Red Mills Hurdle starting out for new yard in February Isn’t really crying out for this trip and this looks a tall order regardless. TFRHHIII BHA137
5 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (23) 1-112F1 D 6 11-3
Br Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Mariner’s Light (FR)
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhobaggeda2mWetherbylistedraceinNovember.FoundtheGrade1FightingFifthatNewcastletoohotbutquicklybacktobest, whenresumingwinningwaysinMares’Grade2atAscotinJanuary FaredaswellascouldbeexpectedwhenthirdinMares’Hurdle. TFRHHIII BHA146
7 WODHOOH (FR) (20) 1111-11 D 5 11-3
Br B m Le Havre (IRE) - Dhan (IRE)
Danny Gilligan J
O The Sundowners Partnership Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Al Shaqab Racing
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenin7runsoverhurdlessincejoiningthisyard,makinglightofan11-monthabsenceasshecameclearreadilyinaCheltenhamhandicapinDecember FoundanotherjoltofimprovementwhenimpressivescoreroftheMartinPipe3weeksagoandherlimitmaynotyethavebeenreached. TFRHHHII BHA152
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 6 11 10 P Townend EVENS (W P Mullins) 8 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
TELLHERTHENAME: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Constitution Hill (GB), 9-4 Lossiemouth (FR), 9-1 Wodhooh (FR), 80-1 Take No Chances (IRE), 150-1 Break My Soul (IRE), 300-1 Tellherthename (IRE)
CONSTITUTION
PLAY SMARTER
HILL lost his unbeaten record in dramatic fashion in the Champion Hurdle but reportedly none the worse for that fall, he can supplement his 2023 success in this race. Lossiemouth has 2 1/2 lengths to find with the selection on their running in the Christmas Hurdle but a facile win in the Mares’ Hurdle confirms she’s arriving in top form. Wodhooh is absolutely thriving, too, and looks the other credible threat.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 3.WODHOOH (FR)
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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FOURTH RACE 3.52
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT 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) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (28 wins from 240 runners, 12%) runs ONENIGHTINTOWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Thompson (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs OLD PAGE
WEIGHTWATCHER: C’EST QUELQU’UN won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 10lb to 91. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANN D’ARABIE trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
ANN D’ARABIE is bred to make a chaser and stepped up on her hurdling efforts switched to this sphere when runner-up at Doncaster 20 days ago, beaten only by a fellow improver With more to offer over fences she is taken to go one better, with Old Page feared most as he bids for a third C&D success of the season.
Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR)
Alan Doyle (3)
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet
TIMEFORM VIEWRecorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season and took a step back in right direction for current yard when third at Kelso (26.2f) in December Mixed form since, running a lesser race at Hexham last time, but he lurks on a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA91
2 OLD PAGE (IRE) (14) 312421 CD
B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE)
Mr A. Sadik
Br Mr J. Gibbons
8 12-0
William Maggs (5)
David Thompson, Darlington
Wolverly Court Coach House
TIMEFORM VIEWBelatedly off the mark over C&D in November and has continued in good heart kept to this course since, rallying to lead again close home when doubling his tally here (good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Respected in his current form TFRHHHHI BHA91
3
ANN
D’ARABIE
(FR) (20) 600-042
Gr m Montmartre (FR) - Mer d’Arabie (FR)
Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond
6 11-1
Benjamin Macey (7)
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br S.A.R.L. Elevage Des Vallons et al Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished closer than previously over hurdles when fourth of 10 in handicap at Wincanton in December and, after 3 months off, bettered that form at the first attempt over fences when second of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (26f, good) 20 days ago. Key contender TFRHHHHH BHA78
4 MUROOR (GB) (21) P/-33060 C
Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA)
12 10-8
Peter Kavanagh (3) Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEWLongtime without awin but ran better thanfor awhilewhen thirdof 6atthis C&D inSeptember Not inthe sameformsince, though, making first start since leaving Hugh Burns (cheekpieces applied) when seventh of 12 at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago TFRHHHII BHA71
5
ONENIGHTINTOWN (IRE) (19) P45P05 C
B g Robin des Pres (FR) - Snug Bunch (IRE)
The Rat Pack Racing Club
11
10-6
Alice Stevens (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br J. Conlon Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of reduced mark when scoring at Catterick (19.2f) last February. However, he hasn’t made much impact this season, never dangerous when fifth of 6 at Newcastle (23.4f, good) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA69
6 SCOTTSDALE (GB) (32) 33P5FP
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - High Praise (USA)
12 10-2
Ben Smith (7) Mr P W O’Mara & Mr P Winks
Peter Winks, Barnsley Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden over fences and has been struggling for form, failing to complete on 3 of his last 4 starts Given another try at this longer distance but he looks to be up against it. TFRHHIII BHA64
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5.
THE RANDOX FOXHUNTERS’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)
for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money 1st £20995, 2nd £10495, 3rd £5250, 4th £2625, 5th £1310, 6th £655, 7th £330, 8th £165. (Penalty Value £24155) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
1 A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) (27) 235PP2 8 12-0
Br B g Jet Away - Satalda’s Lady (IRE)
Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow J
O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser 4/1, back with former yard when below form seventh of 13 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 26 days ago. Third last year and cheekpieces now go on. TFRHHHII BHA135
3 AUTONOMOUS
CLOUD
(IRE) (37) 0-3P432 9 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)
Mr P. A. King J
O Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
H Cotswold Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser Respectable 8 1/2 lengths second of 7 to Bennys King in hunter chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA121
4 BARDENSTOWN LAD (GB) (20) 325110 10 12-0
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pougatcheva (FR)
O The Stay Between The Ditches Syndicate
H North Shropshire
Mr Eoin Mahon J
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser but he came in a below form eleventh of 24 in Foxhunters at Cheltenham (66/1) 20 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA130
5 BENNYS KING (IRE) (37) 2-UPP21 D
Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE)
O Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton
14 12-0
Mr Sean O’Connor J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran resumed winning ways in 7-runner hunter chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 37 days ago by 8 1/2 lengths from Autonomous Cloud. Runner-up in this for the last 2 years. TFRHHHII BHA127
6 BOTHWELL BRIDGE (IRE) (25) 1-13234
Br B g Stowaway - Raise The Issue (IRE)
10 12-0
Miss Ellie Callwood J
O The Fernie Dingley Syndicate Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds T
H Fernie
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair chaser. Creditable third of 7 to Bennys King in hunter chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 37 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. TFRHHHII BHA112
7 CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) (2) 0-PP112 D
11 12-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Freemantle Doctor (IRE) J
O PSC Racing Club
H South Shropshire
NON-RUNNER
Fred Timmis, Minsterley T
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged hunter chases at Catterick (25f) and Ludlow (2 1/2m) last month but a below-par second at Kempton (2m4f) two days ago. Sort to bounce back though. TFRHHHII BHA122
8 DORKING COCK (IRE) (26) 4-3P323 D 11 12-0
Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Kiss Jolie (FR)
Mr Stephen Connor J
O Dorking Cock Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
H East Antrim
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who came in a respectable third of 13 in hunter chase at Gowran (25f, heavy) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA125
9 EVA’S OSKAR (IRE) (29) 4U/4-612 D 11 12-0
Br Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Sardagna (FR)
Mr Edward Vaughan J
O S&R Racing Ltd Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
H Llangeinor Pentyrch DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable chaser who landed 3m hunter chase at Bangor in February. Backed it up with a good second in similar company at Catterick since so he’s in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA125
10
FAMOUS
CLERMONT (FR) (19) 12-0121 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Progest des Mottes (FR)
Mr James King J
O Biddiscombe, Rogers & Barber C. R. Barber, Beaminster T
H Ledbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Took this in 2023 and last seen under Rules when bagging 5-runner hunter chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) 10 months ago. Scored in a point 19 days ago so he must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA136
11 FIX AT ALL (FR) (25) 2-100P4 D 9 12-0
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)
Mr Troy Walsh J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Callum Bickers-Price, Hereford T
H Herefordshire and Clifton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at his best but on his first run since leaving Neil Mulholland he came in a below-form fourth of 6 in hunter chase at Carlisle (20.9f, good) 25 days ago. More is required. TFRHHIII BHA121
12
FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (14) 01P123 D BF 8 12-0
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR)
O Belbroughton Racing Club
Miss Heidi Palin J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in hunter chase at Ludlow in February. Let down by jumping when an odds-on third of 6 to Captain Tommy in hunter at Ludlow (20f, good) 14 days ago. Still needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA130
13 GO GO
GERONIMO (GB)
(20) 321222 BF 10 12-0
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Farewellatmidnight Mr Tom Chatfeild-Roberts J
O Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds T
H Belvoir
TIMEFORMVIEW Prolific points winner who was ridden too aggressively in a first-time visor when second of 4 in hunter chase (8/13) at Fakenham (24.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA109
14 GRACCHUS DE BALME (FR) (37) 3-0612P BF 9 12-0
Br B g Manbolix (FR) - Olympe de Coudray (FR)
Mr Huw Edwards J
O Mr D. A. Malam J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H North Staffordshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulex-Irishhurdler/chaserforJosephO’Brien.GoodsecondinhunterchaseatHaydock (22.2f) in February but pulled up there since. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA132
15 JET PLANE (IRE) (47) P-3U013 D BF 9 12-0
Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
Mr Jack Andrews J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in hunter chase at Wetherby in February and followed it with a solid 6 lengths third of 6 to My Drogo in hunter chase at Haydock (22.2f, good to soft) 47 days ago. In the picture again. TFRHHHII BHA132
16 JOKER DE MAI (FR) (27) 2222-31 6 12-0
Br B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR)
Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T
H Old Berkshire
The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser in France and has held his form well for his new yard, easily landing the odds in 2m hunter chase at Leicester last month. Very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA129
17 LIFETIME AMBITION (IRE) (25) 1-22211 D 10 12-0
Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Jeanquiri (FR)
O Linda Mulcahy & Roger O’Byrne
H Golden Vale
Mr Robert James J
P. M. J. Doyle, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEW SmartIrishhurdler/chaserwhopostedaverygoodsecondof14inhunterchaseatPunchestownwhen last seen under Rules 11 months ago. A dual winning pointer recently so he’s a likely player. TFRHHHHI BHA139
18 MASTER TEMPLAR (IRE) (31) 1-24115 D 10 12-0
Br Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Which Thistle (IRE)
O Mrs R. C. Hayward
Miss Gina Andrews J
Mrs G. Andrews, Marton T H Warwickshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Excellentpointrecordandnotseentobesteffectwhenfifthof7inhunterchaseatSouthwell (24.3f, good) 31 days ago, finishing well. Not discounted with blinkers added. TFRHHHII BHA113
19 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (17) 112131 6 12-0
Br B g Milan - Shuil Forth (IRE)
O Mr Patrick J. Whyte
H Westmeath
Mr Kevin Healy J
Adrian Murray, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Went 2-2 under Rules on his yard debut in 8-runner hunter chase at Down Royal (19.6f, good) 17 days ago. Can progress further so this Irish challenger is well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA126
20 MY DROGO (GB) (47) 1//0P-311 C D
Br B g Milan - My Petra
O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
10 12-0
Mr William Biddick J
Edward William Walker, Ottery St Mary T
H Beaufort H & C Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time smart winning chaser for Dan Skelton. Easily bagged a point before an impressive scorer in 2m6f Haydock hunter chase in February Holds good claims. TFRHHHHI BHA142
21 ONTHEROPES (IRE) (20) 00F120 D 11 12-0
Br Br g Presenting - Dushion (IRE)
O Mrs H. Mullins
H Carlow Farmers
Mr Charlie Mullins J
Thomas Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapchaseratbestforWillieMullinsandhavingwonapoint,hestucktohistaskprettywellwhenrunner-up on hunter debut at Naas and when eighth in Foxhunters at Cheltenham since. One for the shortlist TFRHHHII BHA132
22 PERCUSSION (GB) (31) 420533 BF 10 12-0
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)
Mr Daniel Cherriman J
O Hanbury and Cherriman L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
H South Shropshire
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 18 runs his since last win in 2022 but he recorded a respectable third of 7 in hunter chase (2/1) at Southwell (24.3f, good) 31 days ago. This isn’t easy but he has been placed 4 times over these fences. TFRHHIII BHA121
23 PRESENTANDCOUNTING (IRE) (29) 44P133 D BF 11 12-0
Br B g Presenting - Count On Me (IRE)
Mr Derek O’Connor J
O Mr Tim Johnson Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
H Cheshire Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who arrives in good nick, third of 5 to Captain Tommy in hunter chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to firm, 8/11) 29 days ago. Can’t be totally dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA122
24 PYLEIGH COURT (GB) (37) 121/3-31 10 12-0
Br B g Passing Glance - Pyleigh Lady
Miss Ella Herbison J
O Mr R. C. Pudd R. C. Pudd, Taunton T
H Taunton Vale Harriers
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who landed 4-runner hunter chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 37 days ago. This is much more demanding however. TFRHHIII BHA117
25 RAMILLIES (IRE) (26) 31242P
Br Gr g Shantou (USA) - Mrs Wallensky (IRE)
10 12-0
Mr Barry O’Neill J
O Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate D. M. Christie, Ireland T
H Fermanagh
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and he was pulled up in hunter chase (16/1) at Gowran (25f, heavy) 26 days ago. Hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA129
26 SENIOR CITIZEN (GB) (53) 016/63-1 D
Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Mothers Help
12 12-0
Mr Joshua Newman J
O Mr G. C. Myddelton Alan Hill, Aston Rowant T
H Kimblewick
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyusefulchaserwhocameinjustafairthirdof5inhunterchaseatLudlow(20f,soft)12monthsagoonhisfinalrun for Alan King. Landed a point 53 days ago and has undergone breathing surgery since so can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA127
27 WILLEWONGA (GB) (31) 12U422 D
Br B g Multiplex - Might Do
9 12-0
Mr William Easterby J
O Mr Nathan Richards J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H North Staffordshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-racedsortwhocomeshereonthebackofagoodsecondof7inhunterchaseatSouthwell (24.3f, good) 31 days ago. Needs to take a step forward to figure here though. TFRHHHII BHA128
28 WILLITGOAHEAD (IRE) (20) 111213 7 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Vin Fizz (IRE)
Mr J. L. Scallan J
O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T H Island Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser who landed a pair of hunters last spring. Off 8 months before pulled up in 2m Leicester hunter chase last time though so he needs to get back on track. TFR
BHA131
30
YIPPEE KI YAY
(IRE)
(14) 2-21065
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Nighthawk’s Law
7 12-0
Mr Ivor Herbert J
O Mr and Mrs Ben Herbert and Family Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T H Monmouthshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser who bagged 3m2f hunter at Kelso last May Only fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA110
DECLARED RUNNERS 30 2024: ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) 7 12 0 Mr Derek O’Connor 3-1 (Emmet Mullins) 22 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 15, 18, 19, 22. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 13.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 26.
Stewards Note:
AUTONOMOUS CLOUD: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
GRACCHUS DE BALME: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. YCCS PORTOCERVO: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the short trip.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Willitgoahead (IRE), 15-2 Lifetime Ambition (IRE), 8-1 My Drogo (GB), 9-1 Famous Clermont (FR), 12-1 Joker de Mai (FR), 18-1 Milan Forth (IRE), 20-1 Bennys King (IRE), 25-1 Gracchus de Balme (FR), 28-1 Jet Plane (IRE), 33-1 Annamix (FR), Ontheropes (IRE), Presentandcounting (IRE), 40-1 Percussion (GB), 50-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), Eva’s Oskar (IRE), Frere d’Armes (FR), 66-1 Ramillies (IRE), Willewonga (GB), Yccs Portocervo (FR), 80-1 Senior Citizen (GB), 100-1 Bardenstown Lad (GB), Dorking Cock (IRE), Fix At All (FR), 150-1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE), Go Go Geronimo (GB), Master Templar (IRE), Pyleigh Court (GB), Yippee Ki Yay (IRE), 300-1 Bothwell Bridge (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
This is wide open but WILLITGOAHEAD made a promising start for Gordon Elliott when third in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham and is fancied to build on it here and land this prestigious prize. Fellow Irish raider Lifetime Ambition rates a big threat though, while My Drogo, Famous Clermont, Milan Forth and Joker de Mai also command plenty of respect Annamix, Ontheropes and Presentandcounting need factoring into this highly competitive hunter chase too.
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FIFTH RACE 4.27
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETVICKERS SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING 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): M Hammond (28 wins from 240 runners, 12%) runs BALKOTIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (2 wins from 26 runners, 8%) runs OCEAN LEGACY & STAR VANTAGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE WISE TRAVELLER trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 221 miles.
Having finished fourth in a stronger handicap last time, STAR VANTAGE can gain a deserved first success back down in grade TheWiseTraveller is on a workable mark and could be a danger if back on song, while Fabuleux du Clos has the form to win this but needs to prove his wellbeing having not been seen over hurdles since December 2023.
1 FABULEUX DU CLOS (FR) (9) 341/531- 10 12-0
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Osmazome (FR)
Bruce Lynn
Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham
Br A. Jollivet, C. Lecomte & F. Lecomte
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedforhisage(presumablyhadissues).Well-backedwhenbouncingbacktoforminDecember2023,landinga3-runnerDoncasterhandicaphurdle in first-time cheekpieces Had a pipe-opener on Flat (after 15 months off) 9 days ago and one to note in betting back down in grade over timber TFRHHHII BHA105
2 THE WISE TRAVELLER (IRE) (14) 426004
B g Getaway (GER) - Butterfly Betty (IRE)
9 11-2
Kevin Brogan
Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr Nigel Peters Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWScored at Fakenham in April but both efforts following 3 months off at Southwell/Hereford in October were modest. Likely needed the run after further 5 months off when well-held at Sedgefield last month and has now slipped to 5lb below his last winning mark. Well-treated if back on song. TFRHHHHI BHA93
3 STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (13) 432254
B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)
HOLMFIRTH RACING
8 10-12
Ben Smith (7)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Miss Laura Sleator J S Landscapes, Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEWStrong form for the grade when third in a handicap at Wetherby in December and has been knocking on the door since, twice runner-up and shaping well when fourth in a stronger race at Musselburgh (23.8f) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up Excellent claims racing off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89
4 BALKOTIC (FR) (6) 505330 CD
B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR)
Raypasha
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux
9 10-8
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner on a losing run stretching back to 2022. Well below form over the autumn and fared little better on return after 3 months off when last at Catterick (25.3f) in March before again trailing the field at Wetherby later in the month. Difficult to fancy on recent evidence TFRHHIII BHA85 (-3)
5 OCEAN LEGACY (IRE) (14) 3PP1P3 CD
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Ocean Bright (USA)
Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships
8 10-5
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br David Eiffe Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner belatedly got off the mark over hurdles when landing a C&D handicap in February. Bled when modest at Southwell 12 days later but no apparent excuse when well-held third back over this C&D 2 weeks ago. Wouldn’t be a surprise to see a better effort TFRHHHII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: FABULEUX DU CLOS: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Star Vantage (IRE), 7-2 Fabuleux du Clos (FR), Ocean Legacy (IRE), 15-2 The Wise Traveller (IRE), Balkotic (FR)
1-2-3: 1.STAR VANTAGE (IRE)
4.40 1m 7f 176y
THE CLOSE BROTHERS RED RUM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 TOMMY’S OSCAR (IRE) (33) 441-334 D 10 12-0
Br B g Oscar (IRE) - Glibin (IRE)
O Mr Ian Hamilton
Danny McMenamin J
Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Mrs E. Kelly Hamilton S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhowassuccessfulfromthismarkatAyr(16.5f)onfinaloutingoflastseason.Respectableeffortsintrioofstartsthis timearound,off11weekspriortofinishingfourthinhandicapchaseatDoncaster(16.4f)33daysago.Othersappealmore. TFRHHHII BHA152
2 HUNTERS YARN (IRE) (82) 2/F15-6P D BF 8 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mrs C. J. Berry The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplebumper/dualhurdleswinnerwhowassuccessfulonsecondofhis3chasestartsduring2023/24.Jumpingdidn’tcomeupto scratchin2startsearlierthisseasonthough,andthathastobeaconcernaheadofthisassignment Tonguestrapbackon. TFRHHHII BHA152
3
MY MATE
MOZZIE
(IRE) (22) 126-324 D 9 11-13
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)
Keith Donoghue J
O Alymer Stud Ltd Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Christopher Maye TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlat/smartoverhurdlesandshapingupwellinthissphereoflate,runner-upatLeopardstown(17f)inFebruarybeforeasmoothtravelling fourthinlastmonth’sGrandAnnualattheFestival.Hasaprizelikethiswithinhisgraspandshortlistedwithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHHI BHA151
4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (61)
231-FP1 CD 10 11-7
Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B M. and Mrs Watson Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10-y-o who bounced back to form in refitted cheekpieces when landing handicap chase at Sandown (15.5f) in February, by1/2lengthfromDrTJEckleburg.Allofhiscareervictorieshavecomeinsmallfieldshowever andthisundoubtedlytougher TFRHHHII BHA145
5 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (22) 0-21420 D 8 11-5
Br B g Ocovango - Talween Ben Jones J
O Elite Racing 003
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWMightilyimpressivewhenopeninghisaccountfortheseasonatNewbury(16.4f)andrananothercrackerwhenrunner-upatDoncasterinJanuary Wentwellforalongwaywheneighthinlastmonth’sGrandAnnualandreturntothissharpertestatthistriplooksfirmlyinhisfavour TFRHHHII BHA143
6 CALICO (GER) (33) 4-P1343 D 9 11-2
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)
O Mr John J Reilly
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap chaser who defied a 2lb lower mark at Cheltenham (15.9f) in the autumn and having shaped better than bare result on penultimatestart,herancreditablywhenthirdof9inhandicapchaseatDoncaster(16.3f)33daysago.Goodshowinganticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA140
TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever this season, winning twice, including narrowly at Chepstow in February, all out to hold on. 5lb higher mark to contend with in this stronger race, but each-way claims nevertheless. TFRHHHII BHA130
9 SANS BRUIT (FR) (40) 33P5P4 CD 7 10-6
Br B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group S
B A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run stretching back 3 years when registering first chase victory at Doncaster (16.3f) in January, well suited by the stronggallop.Broughtdownthroughnofaultofhisownbackthere33daysagoandnodoubtinghehastheabilitytoplayapart TFRHHHII BHA130
12
GALUNGGUNG
(FR) (59) 1-16321 D 9 10-5
Br Gr g Khalkevi (IRE) - Unibelle (FR)
O Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet et al Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner and even better form over fences, doubling his tally in this sphere in 6-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) 59daysago,lookingsettoscoremoredecisivelythanthebaremarginsimply Thistougherbutheremainsrelativelyunexposed. TFRHHHII BHA129
13 INEDIT STAR (FR) (69) 222-235
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)
7 10-5
Tom Broughton (5) J
O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron
Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/hurdles winner in France who ran well when finishing a close up last of 3 in a C&D handicap in December However, he reportedlybledwhenfifthof7inhandicapchaseatSandownamonthlaterandthisishistoughestassignmentyetoverfences. TFRHHIII BHA129
INEDIT STAR: Following its run on 24/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Primoz (IRE), 6-1 My Mate Mozzie (IRE), 7-1 Sans Bruit (FR), 10-1 The Folkes Tiara (IRE), Petit Tonnerre (FR), 12-1 General Medrano (IRE), 14-1 Calico (GER), Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), 16-1 Hunters Yarn (IRE), 18-1 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE), Gunsight Ridge (GB), 22-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 33-1 Galunggung (FR), 50-1 Inedit Star (FR)
A whole host arrive with claims and it could be worth chancing one at forecast longer odds in the shape of CALICO. A winner at Cheltenham back in the autumn, Dan Skelton’s 9-y-o has returned from a break in good order and appeals as being on a workable mark. My Mate Mozzie has been shaping up well himself and is feared along with last year’s winner Sans Bruit, who is on an attractive mark if bouncing back. The Folkes Tiara, Primoz and Petit Tonnerre complete a lengthy shortlist
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SIXTH RACE 5.02
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND 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): M Hammond (28 wins from 240 runners, 12%) runs AMBASSADOR & MILAJESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 29 runners, 24%) runs TARA ITI
WEIGHTWATCHER: TRAILBLAZER won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 8lb to 92.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALRANALD trained by Mrs A C Hamilton, Denholm, 254 miles.
TARA ITI is still fairly handicapped on the best of his form and dropping back in trip, he may be able to record his second win in 3 starts over hurdles for James Owen. Milajess is threatening to come good and has to be respected on the back of a hat-trick of runners-up finishes, while Trailblazer isn’t ruled out from his current mark back over this slightly longer distance.
(IRE) (118) 610000
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Natural Bloom (IRE)
The Cheltenham Trail
Br Sir Robert Ogden
8 12-0
Alice Stevens (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m) in July but not in same form since, well-beaten eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 118 days ago. Plenty to prove on his return. TFRHHIII BHA100
2 TARA ITI (GB) (15) 232313 BF
Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty
7 11-9
Charlie Maggs (5) Deva Racing CC
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEWModest on yard debut on the Flat but justified support back over hurdles when running away with a Huntingdon handicap last month (form franked by second). Ran creditably when third over a longer trip at the same venue a week later Still fairly treated on best form and solid claims back at 2m. TFRHHHHH BHA95
3 TRAILBLAZER (GB) (46) 400434
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ballymore Celebre (IRE)
6 11-6
Theo Gillard
Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Carmel Stud
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful over 2m at Perth in July and has been gradually running back into form, creditable effort (wearing first-time tongue tie) when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f) 7 weeks ago, finding trip/track on sharp side. This test may suit better and not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 NORMANDY LEGEND (GB) (97) P340
4 10-13
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Miss Marjurie (IRE) Henry Brooke
The Cheshire Partnership and Partner Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
TIMEFORM VIEWA fair 1m Flat maiden Changed hands for 20,000 gns in July but hasn’t convinced in qualifying runs, well-beaten in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f) 97 days ago (since had wind surgery) Handicapping may be more his game, but he needs a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 MY LITTLE TONI (GB) (332) U453P-6 C
Br m Kayf Tara - Interim Lodge (IRE)
Mr Michael Mullineaux
Br Fernham Farm Ltd
7 10-11
Kevin Brogan
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success over hurdles came at this track in a novice in September 2022 and struggled over fences when last seen under Rules in the early months of 2023 season Placed in a point last year but faces tough task on stable debut back
6 MILAJESS (IRE) (25) 045222 BF
8 10-7
B m Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tistrueforme (IRE) Joshua Thompson (7)
The Monday Club Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr Nicholas Kelly
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenbuthasbeeningreatheart,findingonetoogoodoneachofherlast3starts Tradedatshortpricein-runningwhentravellingwell in first-time blinkers 25 days ago, finishing second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f). Remains of interest from only 1lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA79
7 BALRANALD (FR) (11) 011345 CD
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER)
Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
9 10-6
Jamie Hamilton
Alison Hamilton, Denholm
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWLanded a brace of 2m handicap wins in October, looking a strong stayer over this sort of trip Held his form hitting the frame twice since and running creditably (after 3 months off) when fifth in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f) 11 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA78 (-1)
1-2-3:
8
JACKHAMMER (IRE) (126) 55-0306
B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Ask Annie (IRE)
11 10-5
William Maggs (5)
Mr A. Slack Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br F. Dunne
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran Flat performer won on the level at Musselburgh in November However, yet to score in this sphere and latest effort over fences was underwhelming. Questions to answer on stable debut following 126-day absence TFRHHIII BHA77
9 CHANTILLY ROSE (GB)
(21) 60-43F0
Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR)
8 10-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson
TIMEFORMVIEWNogreatshakes overhurdlesandnotmuchbetterin2startsoverfencesforDanSkelton FellheavilyonsolestartforHughBurnsin Octoberand offered little returning to smaller obstacles on debut for this yard 3 weeks ago. 1lb out of the handicap and best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA73
10 FOSHAN (IRE)
(46) 0-0BP00
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands
6 10-2
James Best
Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr Seamus Mc Garvey
TIMEFORM VIEWFair on Flat and limited over hurdles, shaped slightly better than the result when seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 46 days ago but is hard to fancy from 6lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3, 4, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Tara Iti (GB), 4-1 Milajess (IRE), 5-1 Trailblazer (GB), 9-1 Balranald (FR), 10-1 Normandy Legend (GB), 16-1 My Little Toni (GB), 20-1 Jackhammer (IRE), 28-1 Chantilly Rose (GB), 33-1 Ambassador (IRE), 66-1 Foshan (IRE)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £64,664 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
THE
GOFFS NICKEL COIN
MARES’
STANDARD OPEN
NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money 1st £21520, 2nd £8870, 3rd £4435, 4th £2220, 5th £1110, 6th £555, 7th £275, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £28135) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AMELIA’S STAR (IRE) (65) 21 5 11-2
Br Ch m Berkshire (IRE) - Cordione (IRE)
Nick Slatter J
O Shaw Racing & Graeme McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Timothy Corcoran Pragnell S TIMEFORMVIEWSolidstartwhenrunner-upatWetherbyinNovemberanddidn’tneedtoimproveonthatformwhengoingonebetter at Newcastle in January Will need to advance her form considerably to play a prominent role here, though. TFRHHIII BHA105
2
BETTY’S DAISY (GB)
(41) 1
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Burgundy Betty (IRE)
5 11-2
Ben Jones J
O Mrs Bridget Henley Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW JackHobbsmarefromagoodfamilywholookedausefulprospectwhenwinningaWarwick bumper on debut (heavy) in February Respected for last year’s winning yard. TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 BLUE BETTY (GB) (65) 1 5 11-2
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Bit of A Geordie Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Brendan Keogh BresBet S TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare who struck on her soft-ground Newcastle debut in January That was an ordinary race but she did it in the style of one who can go on to better things. Tongue tie added now TFRHHHII BHA108
4 CELESTRON STAR (GB) (26) 61 5 11-2
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Run Ructions Run (IRE)
Luke Scott J
O Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Only midfield on Wincanton debut in January but much sharper when winning a 12-runner event at Hereford 7 weeks later A fair bit more improvement will be required if she’s to follow up here. TFRHHIII BHA112
5 CHARISMA CAT (GB) (26) 1121 5 11-2
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Tidara Angel (IRE)
O Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends
Tom Cannon J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Madeit3-4inbumperswhenseeingoff9rivalsinaSandownlistedrace(goodtosoft)lastmonth. This is harder but she should be in the mix again for a yard no stranger to success in this. TFRHHHII BHA119
6 GETAWHISKY (GB) (76) 14 D 5 11-2
Br Gr m Getaway (GER) - Whisky Rose (IRE)
O Distillery Stud & Alne Park Stud
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Distillery Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWSistertousefulhurdler/smartchasewinnerOneForRosieandmadeasuccessfulstarttohercareeratCarlisleinNovember.Beaten33/4lengthsinto fourthbyKingstonQueeninMarketRasenlistedeventsincebutwasbetterthantheresulthavingbeenforcedwideonthehomebend. TFRHHHHI BHA114
7 HIGHLAND HAVEN (GB) (54) 162
Br B m Kayf Tara - Highland Retreat
5 11-2
Liam Harrison J
O Mr Walid Marzouk Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWEasytobackbutbarelycameoffthebridlewhenmakingawinningstartinaFfosLasbumperinNovember Testingconditionsperhapstoblameforlow-key displaynexttimeanddulygotbackontrackwhennarrowlydeniedbyreopposingstablemateStrongRunatWarwick(soft)inFebruary TFRHHHII BHA117
8 JACKIE HOBBS (GB) (47) 1-11 5 11-2
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Miss Milborne Paul O’Brien J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jackie Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Barrow Hill Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched £130,000 after winning her only start in points and has looked a good prospect when going 2-2 in bumpers, drawingclearlatetoscoreby3lengthsatAscot(good)latterly.Likelythere’smoretocomeandontheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA121
9 KAPABILITY (FR) (116) 14 CD BF
5 11-2
Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Daska d’Airy (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW MadeawinningdebutoverC&D(goodtosoft)inOctober.BeatenfavouriteforHuntingdonlistedeventonmore testing ground in December but given time since and could bounce back faced with a sounder surface. TFRHHHHI BHA113
10
KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) (76) 1-3211 D
Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Competitive Affair (IRE)
O The Kingstonians
5 11-2
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Jimmy Lawler W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW £80,000 point winner who has made good progress in bumpers, winning at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and following up in Market Rasen listed race in January
11 LA CONQUIERE (FR) (103) 2
Br B m Le Havre (IRE) - Montebella (FR)
O Jamie Snowden Racing Club
TFRHHHII BHA119
6 11-2
Gavin Sheehan J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Franklin Finance & S. Vidal & E. Ribard BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEW 80/1, promising first effort when giving a Willie Mullins odds-on shot a fright at Thurles (good) in December That was for Denis Leahy and now under the care of Jamie Snowden. TFRHHHII BHA109
12 LA ZOUBIDA (FR) (58) 21 D
Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Titi Jolie (FR)
O Fine Claret Racing
B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al
5 11-2
Sean Quinlan J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home Kingston Queen on her Sedgefield debut before going one better at Market Rasen (good to soft) 6 weeks later May do better again. TFRHHHII BHA105
13 OLDSCHOOL
OUTLAW (IRE) (31) 232
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myztique (IRE)
5 11-2
Mr Harry Swan J
O Dundara Syndicate Garry Caldwell, Ireland T
B Ms M. McKenna
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park mare who was placed in points prior to finishing second of 14 in Leopardstown bumper last month, collared only near the finish. TFRHHHII BHA106
14 QUEEN KATE (GB) (20) 1 D 5 11-2
Br B m Frontiersman - Roll On Ruby (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Big Time Billy Racing Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B John Bryan
TIMEFORMVIEW Frontiersmanmarewhomadeasuccessfulstarttohercareerina7-runnerDoncasterbumper3weeks ago but the form she achieved on that occasion is well short of the required standard here. TFRHHIII BHA105
15 ROSES ALL THE WAY (IRE) (54) 2-223 6 11-2
Br B m Workforce - Snug Bunch (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mrs Miranda Johnson Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Conlon Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Second on sole start between the flags and fair form when placed on all three starts in this sphere, third of 13 to Strong Run and Highland Haven at Warwick on latest occasion. Likely vulnerable here. TFRHHIII BHA113
16 SEO LINN (IRE) (138) 2141 5 11-2
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Persian Filly (IRE) W. J. Lee J
O Mrs A. Phelan & Mrs Bridget Beckett P. Twomey, Ireland T
B Glashare House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Second bumper success when bagging a Cheltenham listed event under Billy Lee in November Seemingly kept fresh for this since. Should go well for a good Flat stable. TFRHHHHH BHA117
17 ST IRENE (IRE) (116) 163 5 11-2
Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Seren Gris
Jack Quinlan J
O The Saints B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Rbr Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud SBZ Corporation Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Well prepared for debut when scoring at Southwell last May but her limitations having seemingly been exposed in a couple of listed bumpers since. TFRHHIII BHA110
18 ST JESSICA (IRE) (56) 2 5 11-2
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Jessber’s Dream (IRE) Rachael Blackmore J
O The Saints B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B P. Cashman
SBZ Corporation Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW 10/1, shaped well when second of 12 on Huntingdon debut 8 weeks ago but this is a jump in class for this daughter of Malinas. TFRHHIII BHA104
19 STRONG RUN (GB) (54) 231
6 11-2
Br B m Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Welfordgolf syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B R. Rainbow & Sons Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Sister to useful bumper winner/very smart hurdler Strong Leader Placed first 2 starts (including listed event) before edging out reopposingstable-companionHighlandHavenatWarwick(soft)inFebruary Heryardknowswhatittakestowinthis. TFRHHHII BHA114
20 SLACK ALICE (GB) (70) 042
Br B f Decorated Knight - Kuragina (IRE)
O Paul Cairns Racing Limited
4 10-8
Sean Bowen J
Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
B Paul Cairns Racing Limited Cairns Homes S TIMEFORMVIEW Hasprogressedwitheachstart,finishingsecondof8atHuntingdononthelatest10weeksago.
A good chunk of improvement will be needed to get heavily involved here, though. TFRHHIII BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: DIVA LUNA (IRE) 5 11 2 Kielan Woods 13-2 (Ben Pauling) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Seo Linn (IRE), 13-2 Jackie Hobbs (GB), 9-1 Betty’s Daisy (GB), Charisma Cat (GB), 12-1 Strong Run (GB), 14-1 Blue Betty (GB), Getawhisky (GB), Kingston Queen (IRE), 16-1 Kapability (FR), 18-1 Highland Haven (GB), 40-1 La Conquiere (FR), La Zoubida (FR), 50-1 Oldschool Outlaw (IRE), Queen Kate (GB), 66-1 Amelia’s Star (IRE), Roses All The Way (IRE), St Irene (IRE), 80-1 Celestron Star (GB), 150-1 St Jessica (IRE), Slack Alice (GB)
It looks as if Paddy Twomey has saved SEO LINN for this since her comfortable Cheltenham listed success in November and this daughter of Order of St George can strike again under Billy Lee. The unbeaten Jackie Hobbs heads the many dangers along with Betty’s Daisy, for last year’s winning stable, and October’s C&D scorer Kapability
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First Race 2.07 - THE LAKELAND DAIRIES ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, March 28th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £38. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.42 - THE betvickers.com 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 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 7 entries at £44. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.17 - THE VISIT THE NEW betvickers.com WEBSITE MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, March 28th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £38. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.52 - THE CANINE PREMIER FLEX PLUS JOINT SUPPLEMENT 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 28th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 7 entries at £30. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.27 - THE BETVICKERS SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING 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 0-105. Enter by noon, March 28th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £30. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 35 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.02 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND 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 28th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 1st. Penalties, after March 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 18 entries at £30. - Closed March 28th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
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