Sedgefield Racecard - Tuesday 11th March by Arena Racing Company

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2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)

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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

TFRHHHHH BHA86

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

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

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.

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Welcome to Sedgefield Racecourse.

We are delighted to have you with us at Sedgefield Racecourse today. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned racing enthusiast, we hope you enjoy your afternoon with us

A big thank you to all our sponsors: BetVickers, Paxtons, MW Paving & Groundworks, Fairlight Studios, and Heritage Group

We have a fantastic 6-race card lined up, with the first race starting at 13:38. Remember, tickets for our next event on Thursday, 20th March, are available online.

As always, I wish you the best of luck in picking a few winners and look forward to welcoming you back to Sedgefield Racecourse soon.

Enjoy the day, and good luck!

Emma Gray General Manager

RACEDAY TEAM

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

Michael Naughton Clerk of the Course

Emma Gray General Manager

Chris Patten Operations Manager/Owners Liaison

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INFORMATION

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Sedgefield Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

TUESDAY 11TH MARCH

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward), ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’Panel Chair)

ADRIAN SMITH, SARAH RUSSELL, LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

RYAN COLLEY

JUDGE

NICHOLAS HARGREAVE

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

VETERINARY OFFICERS

MARK COLLINS

JON PYCOCK

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CAROLINE BLAKISTON

CAMERON ROBERTS

CHARLOTTE WOOD

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr BRUCE MCCLAIN

Dr PAUL DEWHIRST

Dr PATRICK WYNN

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

JOE O’GORMAN

DAVID COOK

LEANNE ASPREY

HANDICAPPER

MARTIN GREENWOOD

COMMENTATOR

TONY ENNIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

DARREN IRVING

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.

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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

CHELTENHAM 1.20 2m 87y

THE

MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN SUPREME NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000 Owners Prize Money 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405)

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1 FUNICULI FUNICULA (FR) (55) 2-1

Br B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Fun Run (FR)

O Michael A.O’Riordan/Seamus Hennessy

B Jean-Etienne Rime

5 11-7

Brian Hayes J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up only startinFrancein2023 and lookeda very useful prospect starting outfornew yardafter 15 monthsoffwhen a readywinner ofa Clonmel maiden(17f)inJanuary Clearlyneedstopulloutplentymorenowsightsareraisedbuthe’soneofahostofpromisingonesherefortheyard. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 IRANCY (FR) (116) 31//3-1

Br B g Saddex - Nassora (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Guy Cherel

7 11-7

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW2021bumperwinnerinFrancewhochasedhomeFirefox/Ballyburnonhisbelatedreturn/hurdlesdebutlastwinter

Absentagainpriortoregistering asmoothsuccessfromthefrontinaPunchestownmaiden(15.5f)inNovemberandhe’saneach-wayplayerforhisall-conqueringyard. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 KARBAU (FR) (43) 2-141 D

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Unicite (FR)

O Barnane Stud,Partner & Temple Bloodstock

B Messrs Thomas & Emmanuel Clayeux

5 11-7

Sean O’Keeffe J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinFrenchbumpers.Allthebetterforyard/hurdlesdebutrunatNaasinDecemberwhenanauthoritative winner(backedupbythetimeﬁgure)ofaPunchestownmaiden(2m)6weeksagoandhe’swellworthhisplaceinthiscompany TFRHHHII BHA-

4 KARNIQUET (FR) (37) 22-152 D

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Queenjo (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B I. Pacault, M. Pacault & A. Pacault

5 11-7

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWEx-FrenchrecruitwhomadeperfectstartforcurrentconnectionswhenforgingclearinaTramoremaideninNovember Nextrunbestexcusedandquicklyback ontheupwhen13lengthssecondbehindstablemateKopekdesBordes37daysago.However hardtoenvisagehimturningthetables.Hoodon. TFRHHHII BHA146

5 KOPEK DES

BORDES

(FR) (37) 1-11 D

5 11-7

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Berry (FR) P. Townend J

O Monabeg Investments Limited

B EARL Les Bordes de Mornay & G. Hanquiez

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of only start in bumpers last term and built on hurdles debut success in no uncertain terms when a striking winner of Grade 1 Brave Inca at Leopardstown(2m)37daysago,travellingpowerfullywithhisjumpingmuchmoreassured.Outstandingprospectandtheonetobeat Hoodon. TFRHHHHH BHA157

6 ROMEO COOLIO (GB) (74) 12-5121 D 6 11-7

Br B g Kayf Tara - Miss Bailly (FR)

O KTDA Racing

B Mr W. Kinsey

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in last season’s Champion Bumper and has looked every inch a smart prospect in this discipline, bolstering his position near the top of the bettingforthiswhenaclear-cutwinnerofLeopardstownGrade1(2m)overChristmas.Deﬁniteclaimswithprospectofplentymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA148

7 SALVATOR MUNDI (FR) (58) 2/6-11 D 5 11-7

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Stacicaya (FR)

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ms Laura Lemiere

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingeffortonjustsecondcareerstartwhenmidﬁeldinlastseason’sTriumphHurdlebeforeeasilylandingcrampedoddsinaTipperarymaiden (2m)inMay GotthejobdonewithoutentirelyconvincingonreturninGrade2MoscowFlyerinJanuarybutheremainsanexcitingprospect TFRHHHII BHA-

8 SKY LORD (GB) (58) 02-14 D 6 11-7

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Banjaxed Girl Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Mr Basil Holian Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutformbehindwhenrunner-upinaFairyhousebumperonstabledebutlastFebruaryandperfectstartinthisspherewheneasywinnerofaCork maiden(15.6f)inDecember.SimilarformwhenfourthbehindSalvatorMundiinGr.2companyinJanuaryandmuchmoreneededifhe’stoﬁgure. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (17) 12-2111 D 6 11-7

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

Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B James A. Slattery Imre Investments Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressiveinbumperslasttermanddonenothingbutimprovesenthurdlingthistimearound,takingriseinclassinhisstridewhenbringing upthehat-trickinGrade2DovecoteatKempton(2m)17daysago.Tendencytojumprightaconcernbuthe’swellworthhisplace. TFRHHHII BHA142

10 TUTTI QUANTI (FR) (31)

22-12

Br B g Chanducoq (FR) - Terebella (FR)

D

5 11-7

Harry Cobden J

O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Figerro & Hubert Favre

Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-upbothstartsoverhurdleslastseasonandimprovedwhengoingonebetterin12-runnernoviceatFfosLas(15.8f)inNovember Similarformunderapenaltywhenrunner-upatNewbury(16.3f)31daysagobutit’shardtoenvisagehimgettinginvolvedhere. TFRHIIII BHA125

11 WILLIAM MUNNY (IRE)

Br B g Westerner - Court My Eye

(19) 11-3221 D 7 11-7

Sean Flanagan J

O Mr Barry Connell Barry Connell, Ireland T

B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin

TIMEFORM VIEWWesternergeldingwhodisplayedveryusefulforminbumpersandsoundstartoverhurdlesthiswinter runner-upinpairofmaidenspriortoopeninghis accountwitheaseinlistednoviceatPunchestown(2m)19daysago.Deﬁniteplacecandidateforstablewhotookthis2yearsago.Hoodon. TFRHHHII BHA147

12 WORKAHEAD (IRE)

(75) 1/-31 D 7 11-7

Br B g Workforce - Cluain Easa (IRE)

Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B J. H. Walsh

TIMEFORMVIEWWonsoleoutinginpointsandconﬁrmedhurdlesdebutpromisewhenmakingallin17-runnerLeopardstownmaiden(2m)onBoxingDay,proving 7lengthstoogoodforWilliamMunny Thatwasanimpressivedisplay(includinghisjumping)andrespectedforlastyear’swinningstable. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: SLADE STEEL (IRE) 6 11 7 Rachael Blackmore 7-2 (Henry de Bromhead) 11 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 5, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Kopek des Bordes (FR), 13-2 Romeo Coolio (GB), 10-1 Salvator Mundi (FR), 11-1 Workahead (IRE), 12-1 William Munny (IRE), 18-1 Irancy (FR), 28-1 Karbau (FR), Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 40-1 Funiculi Funicula (FR), Karniquet (FR), 66-1 Sky Lord (GB), 150-1 Tutti Quanti (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

KOPEK DES BORDES stepped forward as expected from his hurdles debut success and looked something out of the ordinary in the process when a striking winner in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown in February Open to further progress, he’s fancied to provide the all-conquering Mullins’ yard with their third victory in the curtain raiser since 2019. Romeo Coolio was similarly impressive when taking Grade 1 honours in December and he’s feared most Workahead and William Munny complete the shortlist

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KOPEK DES BORDES (FR) 2.ROMEO COOLIO 3.WORKAHEAD (IRE)

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FIRST RACE 1.38

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE COMING SOON BETVICKERS.COM SPORTS BETTING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb. A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (52 wins from 240 runners, 22%) runs KABUKI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs KABUKI

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.

DEMOISELLE KAP hasn’t looked back since joining Jennie Candlish and is able to race off the same mark as when an easy Fontwell chase scorer five days ago so can now go 4-4 for her new handler. Inferno Sacree appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of Kabuki.

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1 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (36) 13116-4 CD 8 11-12

B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody

Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor

Br Derek R. Price

Joshua Thompson (5)

David Thompson, Darlington

TIMEFORMVIEWSix-time hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies, including over C&D, but he hasn’t set the world alight in 4 starts for present yard, including when returned to this sphere at Carlisle last month. TFRHHIII BHA110

2 DEMOISELLE KAP (FR) (5) 040111 CD 7 11-11

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dabaratsa (FR)

Luke Scott

Mr Larry Melrose Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al

TIMEFORMVIEWThriving over hurdles/fences for her new yard and she easily completed her hat-trick in 2m2f handicap chase at Fontwell 5 days ago. This C&D scorer is the one to beat off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA109

3 INFERNO SACREE (FR) (29) 062363 7 11-5

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)

Tom Buckley

Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win in 2023 but he got back on track when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 29 days ago. In the mix off an easing mark. TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 KABUKI (FR) (115) 15-430

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Spirit of Ecstasy (FR)

5 11-2

William Maggs (3)

Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Laurent Jamault Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper winner but he failed to build on earlier promise over hurdles when seventh of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 115 days ago. Since had a wind op and not ruled out on his handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA100

2024: EL JEFE (IRE) 7 10 13 Alan Doyle 9-2 (Andrew Hamilton) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Stewards Note:

KABUKI: Following its run on 16/11/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Demoiselle Kap (FR), 9-2 Kabuki (FR), 5-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 14-1 Russian Virtue (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.DEMOISELLE KAP (FR) 2.INFERNO SACREE (FR) 3.KABUKI (FR)

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THE

NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £200000 Owners Prize Money 1st £86080, 2nd £35480, 3rd £17740, 4th £8880, 5th £4440. (Penalty Value £112540) colours no horse

1 JANGO BAIE (FR) (38) 1222-12 C D BF

Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR)

6 11-7

Nico de Boinville J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerlastseasonandhasquicklymadeupintoanevenbetterchaser,winninga20.5fcoursenoviceonﬁrstattemptbeforegoingdownonly narrowlytoHandstandsintheGrade1ScillyIslesatSandown(21/2m)38daysago.Travelswellenoughtothinkhecancopewiththisshortertrip. TFRHHHII BHA153

L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (31) 25-1111 CD

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR)

O GMasonJHalesLHalesPHogarthSirAFerguson

7 11-7

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWReallyexcitingnovicechaserwhotookthestepuptoGrade1levelinhisstrideatSandown(2m,soft;TouchMeNotsecond)inDecemberandstretched hisunbeatenrecordoverfenceswhengivingweightandabeatingtosubsequentGrade2winnerRubaudintheKingmakeratWarwick. TFRHHHHI BHA156

3 MAJBOROUGH (FR) (38) 1/31-11 C D 5 11-7

Br B g Martinborough (JPN) - Janimone (FR)

Mark Walsh J

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

B Hubert Langot TIMEFORMVIEWLastyear’sTriumphwinnerwhohasmadeaseamlesstransitiontofences,seeingoffacoupleofsmartstablematesinaFairyhousemaidenbefore proving9lengthstoostrongforTouchMeNotintheIrishArkleattheDublinRacingFestival.Hardtobeatwithfurtherprogresslikely TFRHHHHH BHA162

4 TOUCH ME NOT (IRE) (38) 41-2122 D 6 11-7

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Mini Shan (IRE) Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Leonard Flynn

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyamaidenwinasahurdlerbuthasquicklydevelopedintoasmartchaser,winningaGrade2atPunchestown.GoodsecondinGrade1satSandown (toL’EauDuSud)andLeopardstown(9lengthsbehindMajborough)since.Oughttogivehisrunningbuthisoldrivalsarelikelytobetoostrong. TFRHHHII BHA151

5 ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE) (30) 30-3111 D 7 11-0

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Leyhill (IRE)

Keith Donoghue J

O Mrs J. M. Russell Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mrs J. W. Prior-Wandesforde

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasmadeaﬁnestarttoherchasingcareer landingaCorkGrade2andextendingherunbeatenrecordinthis sphere to 3 when landing the odds in an Exeter listed race last month. Looks capable of even better TFRHHHII BHA144

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) 6 11 7 P Townend 2-1 (W P Mullins) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Majborough (FR), 7-2 L’Eau du Sud (FR), 11-1 Jango Baie (FR), 14-1 Only By Night (IRE), 16-1 Touch Me Not (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Last year’s Triumph winner MAJBOROUGH could hardly have been more impressive in his 2 chase starts this winter (had 9 lengths to spare over Touch Me Not in a Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival latterly) and can make it a perfect 3-3 over fences. L’Eau du Sud is 4-4 over the larger obstacles himself, including a Grade 1 success, and is the obvious danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAJBOROUGH (FR) 2.L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 3.ONLY BY NIGHT (IRE)

SECOND RACE 2.18

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MW PAVING & GROUNDWORKS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (19 wins from 104 runners, 18%) runs BRODERICK AND ROGUE SEA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs BOND BROKER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIBERTY LOOMING trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 315 miles.

Four runners but essentially a match and Paul Nicholls’ son of Doyen BOND BROKER is taken to build on his hurdling debut victory at Southwell and edge out the progressive Broderick who rates a big threat.

1 BOND BROKER (IRE) (85) 1/301-1

B g Doyen (IRE) - Indian Love (FR)

Owners Group 118

6 11-12

Freddie Gingell (3)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br C.A.FR.E Enniskellen Campus Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper scorer and he overcame inexperience when landing the odds on his hurdling debut in 2m novice at Southwell on Boxing Day. Has more to offer. Major shout. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 BRODERICK (IRE) (20) 030212 D

Br g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Highland Breeze (IRE)

A. C. O’Keeffe

5 11-12

Gavin Sheehan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs Rhona McCooey PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fortunate winner of a 2m Newcastle maiden hurdle in January but resumed his progress when second of 6 in 2m3f Doncaster novice 20 days ago. Solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA113

3 ROGUE SEA (GB) (22) 00

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarfasha (IRE)

Dermot Hanaﬁn and Stan Kaznowski

5 11-5

Ross Chapman

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable of fairly useful form on the Flat in 2023 but has beaten just one rival in two starts in this sphere this year Very hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 LIBERTY LOOMING (IRE) (29)

Ch g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)

Molly and Paul Willis

4 10-9

Lorcan Murtagh

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW A modest maiden on the Flat and he came in only tenth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago. Hooded for his hurdling bow with lots to prove TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: TEDTWO 5 11 12 Richie McLernon 8-13 (Ben Haslam) 7 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

ROGUE SEA: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

LIBERTY LOOMING: Following its run on 10/2/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Bond Broker (IRE), 9-4 Broderick (IRE), 28-1 Rogue Sea (GB), 33-1 Liberty Looming (IRE)

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THE ULTIMA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

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for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405) Weights raised 5lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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1 TRELAWNE (GB) (52) 23F-144 9 12-0

Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Black Collar

Tom Bellamy J

O The Real Partnership Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B Mrs S. Steer-Fowler Electrotec Solutions LTD S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage9-y-owhowassentofffavourite(off8lblower)whenletdownbyjumpinginthisracelastyear Returnedwithsuccessinclass2atHaydock inNovemberandbackedthatupwithacoupleofdecenteffortsinpremierhandicapssince.Otherslookbettertreatednow,though. TFRHHHII BHA152

2 FAROUK D’ALENE (FR) (332)

F//F52PP- 10 11-12

Br B g Racinger (FR) - Mascotte d’Alene (FR)

Richie McLernon J

O Mr Justin Carthy Gary Brown, Swindon T

B Mr Louis Couteaudier

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over fences as a novice, including Grade 2 in early 2022. Hasn’t convinced with his jumping in this sphere since, however pulledupinGrandNationalwhenlastseeninApril(soldfromGordonElliott£8,500soonafter).Headgear/tonguestrapapplied. TFRHIIII BHA150

3

BROADWAY

BOY (IRE)

(69) 135-324 C D BF 7 11-12

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

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr D. M. Proos Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsinaproductivenovicechasecampaign,includingavaluablestayinghandicaphere.Betterforreturnwhenexcellent secondinCoralGoldCupatNewburybutﬂuffedhislinesbackhereonNewYear’sDay Worthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA150

4 ZANAHIYR (IRE) (115) 45-3254 8 11-12

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Zariyna (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Carl Millar (5) J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerandsimilarmeritinchases.DecentfourthintheGoldenMilleratthismeetinglastyearandranwellonhandicap bowwhenthirdinGalwayPlate.However hasstruggledwithhisjumpingsincesoeasyenoughtopassover TFRHHIII BHA150

5 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (75) 113PP-P C

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

O Bell, Lyons, Hill

8 11-12

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Albert Bartlett in 2023. Better form over fences last term, winning twice, but pulled up last 3 starts, including back over hurdles (following a second breathing operation) on return over Christmas. Plenty to prove now TFRHHIII BHA150

6 VICTTORINO (FR) (24) 04P-311 7 11-11

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Victtorie (FR)

O Martians Racing

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes Spillers Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEW ProgressivechaserwhoenhancedhisexcellentrecordaroundatAscotwhenwinningacoupleofpremierhandicaps last 2 starts. However, Cheltenham hasn’t quite looked his thing in 2 tries so far (pulled up in this last year). TFRHHIII BHA149

7 SEARCH FOR GLORY (IRE) (37) 10-1230 8 11-9

Br B g Fame And Glory - Geek Chic (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B P. Connell

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWMadesuccessfulchasedebutatGalwayinOctober UnluckynottofollowupinGrade2atPunchestownnexttimebeforegoodthirdinGrade1 atLimerick.Provedalet-downswitchedtoahandicapatLeopardstownsince,hisjumpingputunderpressure.Othersmorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA147

8 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (73) 11P-451 8 11-7

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE)

O Elizabeth and Oliver Troup

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Otto Daniel Kueres Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedahat-trickinnovicechaseslastseason,includingaGrade2atAscot PulledupinNationalHuntChaseatthismeeting ayearagobutlookedbetterthaneverwhenresumingwinningwaysatNewburyoverChristmas.Onetoconsider. TFRHHHHI BHA145

9 SEQUESTERED (IRE) (37) 004412

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Glenelly Caoimhe (IRE)

O Paul Lyons/T.C.Quinn

B J. Conroy

7 11-6

Jack G. Gilligan (5) J

Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhocamegoodoverfenceswhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutinthissphereatLeopardstownoverChristmas. Improvedfurtherwhenrunner-upinGrade3handicaptheresince,againtravellingstrongly,andmustberespected. TFRHHHHI BHA144

FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (24) PU4-231 9 11-4

Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

B John Gallagher

Sean Quinlan J

Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneratHaydocklasttermandjumpingwassharpenedupbytheﬁttingofﬁrst-timeheadgearwhenresuming winning ways in Grand National Trial there last month. Respectable fourth in this last year so not taken lightly

11 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (31) F0-4232 9 11-4

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

B J.R. Weston

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Yettoscorethistermbutdeservesplentyofcreditforhisconsistencythisseason,yettoﬁnish out of the frame from this mark. Likely to ﬁnd this too competitive, however

12 MALINA GIRL (IRE) (18) 0254-32 C 8 11-4

Br Br m Malinas (GER) - Western Cowgirl (IRE)

Keith Donoghue J

O Mrs J. M. Russell Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B William Kelly

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhostruggledtorecaptureherbestsincefallingherelastwinter However,shetookabigstepback in the right direction when second of 5 in listed mares chase at Exeter last time so she’s no forlorn hope.

13 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (24) 2-F2221 8 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle

O Susan and John Waterworth

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in 3 premier handicaps this season before ﬁnally off the mark in this sphere in an uncompetitive 4-runner Grade 2 novice at Ascot last month. Should be in the mix once more. TFRHHHHI BHA140

14 HAPPYGOLUCKY (IRE) (45) 21//300/-5 CD 11 11-2

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - Mydadsabishop (IRE)

O Lady Dulverton

Jonathan Burke J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mrs Maura Canavan Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookverywelltofencesin2020/21,secondinthis(off7lbhigher)priortowinningGrade3handicapatAintree.Generallystruggledinahandful ofrunssince,thoughatleastshowedsomethingtoworkonreturningfromalmost2yearsoffwhenﬁfthonyarddebuthereinJanuary. TFRHHHII BHA140

15 KING TURGEON (FR) (37) B-1113P C 7 11-1

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal

O Somerset Racing

Jack Tudor J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mrs Henri Devin W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenhisformtoanewlevelthisseason,winningﬁrst3startsofthecampaign,includingtheGrandSeftonatAintreeandavaluablepothere (26f).SeemedtosulkwhenriddenwithmorerestraintthanusualuppedintripatMusselburgh5weeksagosobigﬁeldmaynotsuit

16 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (45) 4UP-152 9 11-1

Br B g Desir d’Un Soir (FR) - Sourya d’Airy (FR)

139

Tom Cannon J

O Syders & Burkes Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr Georges Lacombe Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when scoring at Chepstow on return. Better effort in premier handicaps here since when excellent close second last time, though winner did plenty wrong. Step up in trip could suit TFRHHHII BHA139

17 CREBILLY (IRE) (32) 120-036 8 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. F. Mernagh Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Didwelloverfenceslastterm,hishighlightcomingwhenaﬁnesecondinPlateHandicapoff2lbhigher at this meeting. Efforts this season suggest he’s been building up to this so big run expected. TFRHHHHI BHA138

18 KATATE DORI (FR) (17) 541121

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Vavea (FR)

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

7 10-13

Dylan Johnston (3) J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent chasing this season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, notably when most impressive in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton17daysago.Bighikeintheweightsistotallyjustiﬁed(12lbhigher)andbigshoutifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon. TFRHHHHH BHA137

19 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (45) 13-3115

Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE)

O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland

B Denis Cusack

7 10-12

Derek Fox J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW DualhurdleswinnerlastseasonandthisIrishpointscorerisprogressingverynicelyoverfences,supplementinghisKelsosuccessinﬁnestyleat Ayr.Dropbackintripagainsthimheresince.Thisisabigtestforalightly-racednovicebuthislimithasprobablynotbeenreachedyet TFR

136

20 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (45) 6P-6126

Br B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)

10 10-10

Ned Fox (3) J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofreducedmarkinRehearsalChaseatNewcastle(by11/4lengthsfromTheChangingMan),jumpingwelloverthelongest triphe’sfaced.BeatenonlybyanunexposedoneatKemptonnexttimebutwellheldinGreatYorkshireatDoncastersince. TFRHHIII BHA134

21 GUARD YOUR DREAMS (GB) (17) 143404 C 9 10-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O Graham and Alison Jelley

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerathisbestandmadeasuccessfulreturn/chasedebutinnovices’handicapatWarwick.Hasremained in form without building on that success so needs 1st time tongue strap to bring about some improvement TFRHIIII BHA132

THE SHORT GO (IRE) (114)

1-5342F

Br B g Fame And Glory - Izzy du Berlais (IRE)

8 10-8

Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr N. Byrne Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Louis G. Vambeck

TIMEFORMVIEWSentoffsecondfavouritefortheTroytownatNavan(onthebackofanexcellentinC&Dhandicap)onlytounseat rider at the 12th when yet to be asked for his effort Kept fresh for this and no surprise to see him go well. TFR

23 MYRETOWN (IRE) (25) F1-51F1

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE)

O Wymer & Russell

8 10-3

Patrick Wadge J

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Longrove Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinner Winninghurdlerbutbuiltforchasingandsteppeduponchasebow/returnwhencomfortablewinnerof3-runnerhandicapatWetherby NonetheworseforWindsorfallwhenmakingallatKelsolatest Thisisabigtestforalightly-racednovicebutremainswithpotential. TFR

24 STRAW FAN JACK (GB) (32)

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Callerlilly

O Mr Graham Wilson

036-00P C

10 10-3

Sean Houlihan J

Sheila Lewis, Brecon T

B Whitegate Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form as a novice and standout effort of an otherwise low-key campaign last season was his ﬁne third (off 6lb higher) in the 20.6f Plate at this meeting. Has struggled in 4 subsequent starts, though. TFRHHIII BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 24 2024: CHIANTI CLASSICO (IRE) 7 11 4 David Bass 6-1 (Kim Bailey) 21 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 21. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 22. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7, 13, 15. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 8, 10, 15, 24.

Stewards Note:

BROADWAY BOY: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. KING TURGEON: Following its run on 2/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 The Changing Man (IRE), 9-1 Broadway Boy (IRE), Katate Dori (FR), 12-1 Crebilly (IRE), 14-1 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), 16-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 18-1 Malina Girl (IRE), 22-1 Sequestered (IRE), Famous Bridge (IRE), Myretown (IRE), 25-1 Trelawne (GB), Victtorino (FR), Search For Glory (IRE), King Turgeon (FR), The Short Go (IRE), 28-1 Happygolucky (IRE), 40-1 Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 50-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), Richmond Lake (IRE), 66-1 Farouk d’Alene (FR), Zanahiyr (IRE), Straw Fan Jack (GB), 80-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 100-1 Guard Your Dreams (GB)

SMARTER

One of the few races Britain has dominated, and they appear to hold the upper hand once again with the thriving KATATE DORI leading the charge for the home team. He continued his remarkable progress when routing his rivals in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Kempton and looks capable of defying a 12lb rise if that big effort hasn’t taken the edge off him. This has likely been the target for Crebilly after his ﬁne second in the Plate last year, while Sequestered looks the pick of the Irish.

THIRD RACE 2.58

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

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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 240 runners, 22%) runs GUILLAUME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Coltherd (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs AUGHARUE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: DELPOTRO trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 222 miles.

FEARLESS ACTION has shaped as if amiss twice this season but he’s been running well otherwise so could be the answer off a tempting mark. I’m Too Tired tends to go well here so may emerge as the main threat back down in trip.

1 I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) (34) P-33104 CD 5 12-0

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE) Ross Chapman

Alan Baxter & Jennie Candlish Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWWon a course hurdle last year and opened his chasing account at the second attempt over C&D on Boxing Day. Not so good next 2 starts, however, including back here 5 weeks ago. Change of headgear and back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA98

2 DELPOTRO (FR) (84) 51654P

5 12-0

B g Masked Marvel - Tigrine (FR) Lilly Pinchin

Jon’s Birthday Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 2 out of his 3 starts over fences at Nort-sur-Erdre last year Claimed from Gabriel Leenders for EUR9,106 but below par all 4 starts for this yard TFRHHHII BHA98

3 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (14) 2-2P2P3

B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE)

Mr G. F. White

Br Mr W T. Murphy

9 11-6

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kelso last season and a couple of good runner-up efforts this term Also shaped as if amiss twice this campaign but was quickly back to form when third at Catterick 2 weeks ago. Looks on a fair mark eased 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA90

4 GUILLAUME (IRE) (159) 4-34420 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Theleze (FR)

The Shinton Family 1

Br Mrs Sally Rowley-Williams

8 11-4

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

TIMEFORMVIEWWon over fences at Catterick last season Was holding his form pretty well this term until running no sort of race at Southwell in October. Off since so might have had a problem that day. TFRHHHII BHA88

5 AUGHARUE (IRE) (102) 0052PP

B g Rule of Law (USA) - Abbans Aunt (IRE)

8 10-11

Sam Coltherd Perryman Coltherd

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br George Doyle Bell Rural Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but runner-up twice over fences this season, denied late on by a next-time-out winner at Kelso in October. However, needs to shrug off a couple of poor efforts from the following month back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA81

6 ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (14) P-566P2 C D

B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass

Ashgill Stud 2

Br Ashgill Stud

9 10-6

Joe Williamson (3)

Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORMVIEWGained a third success over fences at Southwell a year ago but more lows than highs since. However, arrives on the back of a good second at Catterick 2 weeks ago so claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA76

2024: HOKELAMI (FR) 7 11 6 Connor Brace 11-2 (Robbie Llewellyn) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

DELPOTRO: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran ﬂat.

GUILLAUME: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

AUGHARUE: Following its run on 29/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left handed.

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THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES’ HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £124200 Owners Prize Money 1st £53456, 2nd £22033, 3rd £11017, 4th £5514, 5th £2757, 6th £1379, 7th £683, 8th £348. (Penalty Value £69887.34)

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1 CASA NO MENTO (GB) (13) 1-1P441 7 11-5

Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Red Hibiscus Sam Twiston-Davies J

O LRK RACING & WILLY TWISTON-DAVIES Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Miss S. J. Turner Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhurdler,winning4timesincludingListedeventatPunchestown(16.4f)inMay Showedbeneﬁtofarecentrunwhen easilyopeningheraccountoverfencesatBangor(17.3f)2weeksagobutloadstoﬁndonthesetermsreturnedtohurdling. TFRHIIII BHA134

2 DYSART ENOS (IRE)

(80) 1/111-30 C BF 7 11-5

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Graces Beneﬁt (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Ms Grainne Dunne BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloneachofherﬁrst6outingsinbumpers/novicehurdles.MissedSpringFestivalslasttermbutreturnedfrom10monthsoffwithagoodthird inGreatwoodHurdlehere(16.4f)inNovember SubdueddisplayatAscotamonthlaterandthisnoeasyassignmentonﬁrstcrackatthistrip. TFRHHIII BHA135

3 GALA MARCEAU

(FR) (31) 1336-23 BF 6 11-5

Br B m Galiway - Alma Marceau (FR)

Brian Hayes J

O Mr K. Alexander W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL TIMEFORMVIEWSmartmarewhowasrunnerupintheTriumphHurdle2yearsago.Hadlittlegorightwhenmidﬁeldinthisrace12monthsagobutnomatchfor LossiemouthatPunchestowninMayandwhilstshemaycomeonforlastmonth’sWarwickreturn,othersholdmorepressingclaims. TFRHHIII BHA145

4 JADE DE GRUGY (FR) (19) 1/1141-1 D 6 11-5

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Diane de Grugy (FR)

Danny Mullins J

O Mr K. Alexander W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedfourthbehindGoldenAceinthemares’novicehere12monthsagobutunbeatenotherwise,andherreappearancesuccessinGr3QuevegaHurdle atPunchestown(20.1f)19daysagowasherbesteffortyet VerymuchappealsasthechiefthreattoLossiemouthwithfurtherprogressanticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA151

5 JETARA (IRE) (45) 3-21531 D

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jelan (IRE)

7 11-5

Sam Ewing J

O Mr G. McGrath Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B Gerard M. McGrath

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhohaswon3timesonFlat/overhurdlessincetheautumn,returningtoherbestequippedwithﬁrst-timecheekpieces(retainedhere) whennarrowlylandingmares’Grade2atDoncaster(24.4f)45daysago.Thisclearlytougherbutnotwithoutaneach-waysqueak. TFRHHHII BHA146

6 JOYEUSE (FR) (31) 1/1-321

Br Gr m No Risk At All (FR) - Virfolette (FR)

6 11-5

Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre & Domnine de Ch

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sistertoconnections’ChampionHurdlewinnerEpatantewhomadeamockeryofheropeningmarkwhenamightilyimpressivewinnerofthe hotly-contestedWilliamHillHandicapatNewbury31daysago.Supplementedandwhilethisismuchtoughershe’sclearlyveryprogressive. TFRHHHII BHA138

7 JULY FLOWER (FR) (72) P223-31 D

Br B m Pastorius (GER) - Aurelle d’Arthel (FR)

O Mr Duncan Angove

B Mr Hubert Monier et al

6 11-5

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-omarewhoreachedausefulleveloverhurdlesinFrance(placedinGr 1)andperfectstartfornewyard/after8monthsoffwhentaking LeopardstownGrade3(19.8f)inDecember herstaminashiningthroughinastrongly-runrace.Each-wayplayerbackupinclass. TFRHHHII BHA148

8 KALA CONTI (FR) (72) 215-122 5 11-5

Br B m Karaktar (IRE) - Rolibie de Vindecy (FR)

O Robcour

B Patrick Joubert & Ecurie Couderc

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewhowon3ofher5startsasanoviceandimprovedagainthisterm,successfulonreturnatDownRoyal(16.9f)inNovember Acquitted herselfwellinGrade3companybothstartssince,4lengthssecondtoJulyFloweratLeopardstowninDecember.Stillunexposedatthistrip. TFRHHHII BHA145

9 LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) (37) 11-112F CD BF 6 11-5

Br Gr m Great Pretender (IRE) - Mariner’s Light (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Sarl Elevage Des Vallons & M. Ian Kellit

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofthisandaPunchestownGrade1lasttermandshowedallherclasswhenwinningGr.1Hatton’sGraceonreturninDecember.Nomatchfor ConstitutionHillatKemptonbutstillgoingwithplentyofzestwhenfallinginIrishChampion37daysago.Toughtobeatbackagainstherownsex. TFRHHHHH BHA160

10 QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE)

(37) 0/111-26 C 7 11-5

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gambling Girl (IRE)

Paul O’Brien J

O Mr A Frost and Mr E Galvin Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Ardmulchan Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewhowonall3startsasanoviceandresumedwithagoodsecondinGerryFieldenatNewbury(16.3f)inNovember Againranwellwithout theracegettingtothebottomofherwhensixthinbig-ﬁeldLeopardstownhandicaplastmonthbuthardtoenvisageherplayingaleadrolehere. TFRHHIII BHA136

11 TAKE NO CHANCES

Br B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE)

(IRE) (52) 431531 D 7 11-5

Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B D. Corry

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulmarewhobaggeda2mWetherbylistedraceatthebeginningofNovember FoundtheGrade1FightingFifthatNewcastletoohotbutquicklybackto best,provingwillingwhenresumingwinningwaysinMares’Grade2atAscotinJanuary Minorhonoursprobablybestshecanhopeforhere,though. TFRHHHII BHA140

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 5 11 5 P Townend 8-13 (W P Mullins) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Lossiemouth (FR), 5-1 Jade de Grugy (FR), 14-1 Joyeuse (FR), July Flower (FR), 22-1 Kala Conti (FR), 28-1 Jetara (IRE), Take No Chances (IRE), 50-1 Dysart Enos (IRE), 66-1 Gala Marceau (FR), Queens Gamble (IRE), 100-1 Casa No Mento (GB)

Last year’s heroine LOSSIEMOUTH hasn’t had things go to plan following her taking reappearance success in the Hatton’s Grace in December yet, re-routed here as opposed to a tilt at the Champion Hurdle, Willie Mullins’ mare very much rates the one to beat Stablemate Jade de Grugy was most impressive when successful on return in the Quevega Hurdle 19 days ago and she can pose the chief threat Joyeuse and July Flower rate next best, with Kala Conti also making each-way appeal.

FOURTH RACE 3.38

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE HERITAGE

DRIVES THE GOINGS ALWAYS GOOD 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 240 runners, 22%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHESTER TONIK trained by A Dunn, Wellington, 319 miles.

LOVE TRUE pulled clear of the rest when second at Huntingdon last month and can race off the same mark here. She gets the nod Handicap-debutants Super Saint and Maggies Boy look the likeliest dangers.

1 SUPER SAINT (FR) (35) 46-R03

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - La Champmesle (FR)

Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

6 12-0

Freddie Gingell (3)

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat Br Mrs G. M. Thoumas & Mrs A. M. Bouysse

John Cotton (Group) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed more than previously in this sphere when third of 10 in novice at Taunton (19f, soft) 35 days ago. Rare runner for yard here and must be taken seriously on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA102

2 MAGGIES BOY (IRE) (19) 4-055

6 11-10

B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) William Shanahan (5) Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHinted at ability in a bumper and 3 starts over timber, latest when good ﬁfth of 12 in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Back up in trip for handicap debut and is worth monitoring in the market. TFRHHHII BHA98

LOVE TRUE

(FR) (19) 53-42F2

5 11-5

B m Ectot - Netsuke (IRE) Henry Brooke

Mr E. A. Brook Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mrs Elisabeth Ribard Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort to date when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 19 days ago. Can race off same mark here and holds strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA93

4 INDEPENDENT JIMMY (GB) (46) 0-24430

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)

6 11-5

Theo Gillard

Mr Ian Furlong Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mrs L. V. Williamson

Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Positive start in handicaps when making the frame twice at Carlisle earlier this season but turned in a lacklustre display at Doncaster since and others are more convincing TFRHHIII BHA93

5 FAR AWAY WEST (IRE) (19) 043626

Br m Yeats (IRE) - Pass The Honey (IRE)

6 10-9

Peter Kavanagh (3)

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br Oliver Loughlin

TIMEFORMVIEW Posted solid second at Catterick (15.7f) on ﬁrst start for Dan Skelton in January but failed to build on that at Huntingdon last time and has now switched to a new yard TFRHHIII BHA83

6 CHESTER TONIK (FR) (54) 6P-0000

5 10-2

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Costa Rica (IRE) Adam Wedge West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd

Br Moa Sundstrom & Lillie Sundstrom Drion

Alexandra Dunn, Wellington

Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest Flat winner at 10f but hard to draw many positives from exploits in this sphere, down the ﬁeld all 3 starts since switched to handicaps. Plenty more needed TFRHIIII BHA76

2024: PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) 5 11 1 Jack Hogan 7-4 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Love True (FR), 5-2 Super Saint (FR), 11-2 Maggies Boy (IRE), 7-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), 17-2 Far Away West (IRE), 22-1 Chester Tonik (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.LOVE TRUE (FR) 2.SUPER SAINT (FR) 3.MAGGIES BOY (IRE)

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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THE UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE CHALLENGE TROPHY (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £450000 Owners Prize Money 1st £193680, 2nd £79830, 3rd £39915, 4th £19980, 5th £9990, 6th £4995, 7th £2475. (Penalty Value £253215)

colours no horse

age st-lb

1 BURDETT ROAD (GB) (24) 112-132 CD 5 11-10

Br B g Muhaarar - Diamond Bangle (IRE)

O The Gredley Family

Sam Twiston-Davies J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEWClassydual-purposeperformerwhowontheGreatwoodHandicapoverC&DbeforeaﬁneeffortbehindConstitutionHillintheChristmasHurdleat Kempton.GoldenAcealsohadabittoomuchforhimintheKingwellatWincantonsinceandhe’ssurelyplayingforplacemoneyatbest TFRHHIII BHA150

2 CONSTITUTION HILL (GB) (45) 111/1-11 CD 8 11-10

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE)

O Mr Michael Buckley

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWExceptionalunbeatenhurdlerwhomissedlastyear’sFestivalafteracoupleofsetbacksbuthasconﬁrmedhe’sstillverymuchtheonetobeat inthisdivisionwithwinsthiswinterintheChristmasHurdleatKemptonandInternationalhere.CanregainhisChampionHurdlecrown. TFRHHHHH BHA175

3 KING OF KINGSFIELD (IRE) (72)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Passion Planet (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr P. Turley

30-4225 D 7 11-10

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Acted as a pacemaker for the same connections’ Brighterdaysahead at Leopardstown in December and presumably here to perform the same role again. TFRHIIII BHA146

4 STATE MAN (FR) (37) 11-1231 CD 8 11-10

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Arret Station (FR) P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classhurdlerwhotookadvantageofConstitutionHill’sabsencetowinthislastyear BeatentwicebyBrighterdaysaheadattheendof2024butlooked backinformwhenwinningtheIrishChampionlasttime,althoughLossiemouth’sfallmadehistaskalotsimpler Wearsﬁrst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA168

5 WINTER FOG (IRE) (37) 143323 D 11 11-10

Br B g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (IRE)

O The Triple Lock Partnership

B Paddy O’Leary

Brian Hayes J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler Picked up the pieces for third behind State Man in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown last time and a similar outcome is almost certainly the best he can hope for TFRHHIII BHA150

6 BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (FR) (72) 121-111 D 6 11-3

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Matnie (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWBeatenatoddsonintheDawnRunatlastyear’sFestivalbutthat’sheronlydefeat.HadStateManbehindherwhenwinningtheMorgiana atPunchestowninNovemberandNevilleHotelsatLeopardstownoverChristmas.TheonelikelytogiveConstitutionHillmosttodo. TFRHHHHI BHA163

7 GOLDEN ACE (GB) (24) 111-431 C D 7 11-3

Br B m Golden Horn - Deuce Again

O Mr I. F. Gosden

Lorcan Williams J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Meon Valley Stud Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeatenin4novicehurdleslastseason,includingtheDawnRunatthismeeting(beatBrighterdaysahead).Reachedtheframein Grade2eventsonﬁrst2outingsthiswinterpriortoproving3/4lengthtoostrongforBurdettRoadinKingwellatWincanton. TFRHHIII BHA144

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2024: STATE MAN (FR) 7 11 10 P Townend 2-5 (W P Mullins) 8 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Constitution Hill (GB), 9-4 Brighterdaysahead (FR), 8-1 State Man (FR), 50-1 Burdett Road (GB), 80-1 Golden Ace (GB), 250-1 Winter Fog (IRE), 300-1 King of Kingsﬁeld (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CONSTITUTION HILL doesn’t look quite as invincible as 2 years ago but is still very much the one to beat in this division and can fend off Brighterdaysahead, who was mightily impressive at Leopardstown when last seen over Christmas. Last year’s winner State Man looks clear best of the rest

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL 2.BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD (FR) 3.STATE MAN (FR)

FIFTH RACE 4.18

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO CELEBRATION DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Williams (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs CAVE ARTICLE AND PRINCE CLENI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (1 win from 9 runners, 11%) runs CAVE ARTICLE AND PRINCE CLENI LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAVE ARTICLE & PRINCE CLENI trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 309 miles.

C&D winner CAVE ARTICLE is going the right way over fences and can notch another victory here. Wetherby-scorer Ladronne may provide the chief threat.

1 LADRONNE (FR) (13) PB0441

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR)

11 12-0

William Maggs (5)

T C Racing Syndicate Tjade Collier, Wilsden

Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu T C Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark when returning to winning ways at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 13 days ago and remains fairly treated, despite a 4lb rise for that victory. TFRHHHHI BHA101

2 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (18) 031265

7 10-12

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Gavin Sheehan

Daffodil Racing Cleni

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual scorer at Southwell (both 24.3f) this term, latest in January. Below that level back over hurdles latest but must enter calculations here TFRHHHII BHA85

3 OLD PAGE (IRE) (44) 563124 CD

B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE)

Mr A. Sadik

8 10-10

Ellis Collier (5)

David Thompson, Darlington

Br Mr J Gibbons Wolverly Court Coach House

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly off the mark here in November and acquitted himself well in both starts since, latest when fourth of 11 in handicap chase over C&D (heavy, 11/2) 44 days ago. Ought to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA83

4 CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) (39) 60-5313 CD BF

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Marys Article (IRE)

Coral Racing Club

6 10-9

Adam Wedge

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Seamus Cooney Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEWStrong in the betting and made it second time lucky over fences in C&D handicap in December Improved on that when good third of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) 39 days ago and is only 1lb higher now Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA82

2024: DEEP CHARM 10 11 8 Sam Coltherd 9-2 (Stuart Coltherd) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

OLD PAGE: Following its run on 26/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Ladronne (FR), Cave Article (IRE), 5-1 Old Page (IRE), 6-1 Prince Cleni (FR)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) 2.LADRONNE (FR) 3.PRINCE CLENI (FR)

THE HALLGARTEN AND NOVUM WINES JUVENILE HANDICAP

HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 1) (Registered as The FRED WINTER) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440, 8th £224. (Penalty Value £45016) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 WENDROCK (FR) (38) 310 D 11-12

Br Gr g Manduro (GER) - Linareva (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Ghislain Deslandes

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home Total Look and Beyond Your Dreams starting out over hurdles for new yard at Navan before landing 2m Leopardstown maiden over Christmas.StifftaskinGrade1nexttimeandthislooksmorehislevelnowhandicapping.Onlyrunnerfortopstablewithagoodrecordintherace. TFRHHHII BHA136

2

MURCIA (FR) (31) 3-33102 11-12

Br B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Belle Et Chic (FR) Rachael Blackmore J

O Mr K. Alexander W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B SARL de Chambure Haras D’Etreham et al

TIMEFORMVIEWSignedoffinFrancewithvictoryinalistedeventandmuchbettereffortonsecondstartforWillieMullinswhenjustfailingatNaaslastmonth,doing herbestworkatthedeath.Thatracehasagoodrecordofproducingthewinnerofthisandshe’sgottobehighontheshortlist TFRHHHHI BHA136

3 SONY BILL (FR) (38) 14-F235 D 11-12

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - Eau Tenebreuse (FR) P. Townend J

O The Why Knot Partnership W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Stephan Hillou Lespes et al

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinninghurdlerinFrancewhohasrunrespectablyingradedcontestsatLeopardstownfornewyard.Othershavemorepotential nowbutshehasthetonguetiesheworeacrosstheChannelbackonandanythingfromthisyardcanneverbediscounted. TFRHHHII BHA136

4 STENCIL (GB) (45) 1162 D

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Fullofwonder

11-11

James Reveley J

O Mr John P. McManus N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T

B Eminent Kind Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlersuccessfulatCompiegneinMayandOctoberandranacrackeronﬁrstgoontheseshoresintheTriumphTrialhereinJanuary,nomatch forEastIndiaDockbutwellclearofTorrentinthirdandputtinginagoodroundofjumping.Thisscenariowillsuitandhecangowell. TFRHHHHI BHA135

5 TOTAL LOOK (FR) (43) 133 D 11-8

Br Gr g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Cat Nova (FR)

O Mr Brendan Rodgers

B EARL Mell Elevages & EARL Curie Artsam

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformerwhohasquicklymatchedthatleveloverhurdles,successfulatNavanandgoingclosebehindQuantockHillsandTeriferma herebeforecatchingtheeyewithafast-ﬁnishingthirdbehindSlurricaneatPunchestown.Fittedwithcheekpiecesnowandbigrunlikely TFRHHHHI BHA132

6 PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (IRE) (34) 312 D

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Round of Applause

O Mr John P. McManus

11-6

Mark Walsh J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mrs Noreen McManus Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORM VIEW FairlyusefulFlatwinnerwhoisimprovingnicelyoverhurdles,seeingoffacoupleofsubsequentwinnersinbig-ﬁeldmaidenatCorkbeforeleavingthe impressionhehadmoretoofferagainatFairyhouse5weeksago.Boundtobesuitedbythissortoftestforyardthattookthisin2024and2019. TFRHHHHH BHA130

7 SLURRICANE (IRE) (43)

32321 D

11-2

Br B g Kodiac - Sheikhakan (IRE) T. P. Harney (5) J

O Ms Eleanora Kennedy Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Al Shira’Aa Farms S.A.R.L.

TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerwhowasrewardedforhisconsistencywithaﬁrstsuccessoverhurdlesatPunchestown6weeksago,thoughhisjobwas madeeasierbyOutForAStrollpeckingbadlyatthelast(TotalLookeye-catcherinthird).Looksvulnerableinfollow-upbid. TFRHHHII BHA126

8 ROBBIES ROCK (GB) (72)

Br B g Masar (IRE) - Sirens Rock (IRE)

35014 D 11-2

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

O Mr Sean Costine Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Orbit Performance Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW FairlyusefulFlatwinnerwholandedagambleonhandicapdebutatCorkinDecemberunderthisrider Struggled after a 14lb rise in listed handicap at Limerick next time and not seen since. May not have reached his limit. TFRHHHII BHA126

9 QUANTOCK HILLS (FR) (45) 212115 C

11-2

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merka (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A Haras de St Maur 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerinFranceandgoodstartforthisyardwithvictoriesatFontwellandCheltenham(dead-heatedwithTerifermaaftermistakeat thelast).HeldbehindafewoftheseintheTriumphTrialbackhereinJanuarybutdidlookthirdbestformostoftheway Wouldn’tdismiss. TFRHHHII BHA126

TERIFERMA (GB) (45) 11214 C 11-2

Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Spritzig

Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B New England Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Hastakenwelltohurdling,successfultwiceforJosephO’Brienlastsummeranddead-heatingwithQuantockHillshereonﬁrstrunfornewyardin December HeldbehindStencilandTorrentinGrade2backheresincethoughandlooksvulnerableinthisline-up.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHII BHA126

11 HOLY SEE (IRE) (31) 424 BF 11-1

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lady of The Lamp (IRE)

O Mr William Durkan

B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. Rogers

Oakley Brown (5) J

William Durkan, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinFrancewhogaveadecentaccountofhimselfwhenintheframeonﬁrst2startsoverhurdles.Notsogoodbehind Murciainthetraditionally-informativeNaaseventlasttimebutcoulddobetternowhandicappingwithcheekpiecestried. TFRHHHII BHA125

12 TURN AND FINISH (IRE)

(39) 6S3221 D

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

O Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming

Paul O’Brien J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Trap Queen Partnership OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWSeveralgoodrunsincompetitiveracesforJosephO’Brien,includingasecondtoPuturhandstogetheratCork,beforehejustgotthe jobdonefornewyardatCatterick.Tonguetie/cheekpiecesgoonforhandicapdebutandhe’llneedtopulloutmore. TFRHHHII BHA125

13 LIAM SWAGGER (GB) (18) 112 D BF

Br B g Iffraaj - Bark (IRE)

O The Gredley Family

11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWTonguetiewentonandanotherfromtheyardtothriveinjuvenilehurdles,scoringatMarketRasenandWetherbyintheautumn,seeingoffStaticandTorrent inlistedeventsecondoccasion.Didn’tjumptoogreatwhenturnedoveratoddsonatNewburynexttimebuthaswonwellonthelevelsince. TFRHHHII BHA124

14 SOLAR

DRIVE

(IRE) (38) 4122 11-0

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)

O Solar Drive Six Syndicate

B Niarchos Family

Gavin Brouder (3) J

Paul W. Flynn, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerwhotookmaidenatBallinrobeinSeptemberandfollowedthatupwithgoodeffortsfrom the front at Punchestown and Musselburgh. Will need a further step forward now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA124

15 LUKER’S TIPPLE (IRE) (38) 22F 10-13

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - High Regards (IRE)

O Rachra Partnership

B Pat & Eoghan Grogan

Sean O’Keeffe J

Andrew Kinirons, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenontheFlatwhohasmadeanencouragingdebutinthissphere,runner-upatPunchestownandCorkandonlyalength downwhenfallingatthelastinlistedMusselburghevent5weeksago.Hasthescopetoprogressfurthernowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA123

16 KOOL ONE (SPA) (16) 322

Br B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Pivering

O Mr Kieran Ryan

B Loughtown Stud

10-13

Mr I. Ryan (7) J

Conor David Maxwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair Flat winner placed all 3 starts in juvenile hurdles this year, taking a keen hold under this rider Thrown in at the deep end for handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA123

17 MISTER CESSNA (FR) (34) 3-133P2 10-13

Br B g Doha Dream (FR) - Histoire Naturelle (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O Guy Henriques & Richard Gnodde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Haras Du Hoguenet BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful juvenile hurdle winner in France and back to that sort of level for this yard with sights lowered when second at Ludlow in re-ﬁtted tongue tie. Goes handicapping now and may have a bit more in the locker. TFRHHHII BHA123

18 BEYOND YOUR DREAMS (IRE) (87) 221 D 10-13

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - It’s My Pleasure (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

J. J. Slevin J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerandhasmadeabrightstartoverhurdles,chasinghomeTotalLookatNavansecondstartthenopeningaccountatFairyhouse, losinggroundateachofthelast2butpickingupwell.Willneedtojumpbetterherebutgottoberespectedinﬁrst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA123

19 MOUTARDE (IRE) (38) 41616F D 10-12

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ros Mountain (IRE)

O Mrs Kate Kenyon

Callum Pritchard (5) J

Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B Hunting Hill Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerinIrelandforGavinCromwellandstartedwelloverhurdlesforthisyardwithvictoriesatKemptonandTaunton.Intheprocessof bouncingbackwhencrashingoutatthelastinlistedjuvenileatMusselburgh5weeksagobutwouldbeasurprisingwinnerofthis. TFRHHIII BHA122

20 STATIC (FR) (38) 16225B

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)

O Mr J. Fyffe

B Mme Marie Merienne , Mr Julien Merienne

10-12

Charlie Maggs (5) J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinclaimersoverhurdlesinFranceandsatisfactory-enoughstartinBritaininsomeoftheleadingjuvenileraces,albeit startingtofeelthepinchandweakeningoutoftheframebythetimehedepartedatMusselburghlasttime.Newyard. TFRHHHII BHA122

21 HOT FUSS (IRE) (17) 214 D 10-12

Br B g Calyx - Natural Bloom (IRE)

O Keith, David & Stephen Trowbridge

David Bass J

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Sir Robert Ogden Route Agency Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomesubsequentCheltenhamGrade2winnerandTriumphfancyEastIndiaDockonhurdledebutatWincantonbeforemakingallatSandown (2m).StifftaskatChepstownexttimeandsuccessfulontheFlatlastmonth(usefulform).Goodtestatthistripwillsuit Playerinnewheadgear TFRHHHHI BHA122

22 LAVENDER HILL MOB (GB) (9) 24133 D BF

Br B g Expert Eye - Whazzat

O The Gredley Family

10-11

Jamie Brace (5) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformerwhohasshownsimilarforminthissphere,scoringatWarwickinJanuarybeforeasolidthirdatHaydock. NotsogreatatHuntingdonrecentlythoughandhisjumpingprobablyisn’tgoodenoughforthis.Handicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 24 2024: LARK IN THE MORNIN (GER) 4 11 0 J J Slevin 9-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 22 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 21, 23. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 11, 12, 18. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8, 10, 13, 17, 24. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 13, 24.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Stencil (GB), 9-1 Total Look (FR), Beyond Your Dreams (IRE), 10-1 Puturhandstogether (IRE), 11-1 Murcia (FR), 12-1 Hot Fuss (IRE), 20-1 Liam Swagger (GB), 25-1 Sony Bill (FR), Quantock Hills (FR), Turn And Finish (IRE), 28-1 Slurricane (IRE), 33-1 Wendrock (FR), Holy See (IRE), Solar Drive (IRE), Luker’s Tipple (IRE), Static (FR), 40-1 Robbies Rock (GB), Teriferma (GB), Mister Cessna (FR), 50-1 Lavender Hill Mob (GB), 100-1 Kool One (SPA), 150-1 Moutarde (IRE), 500-1 Out For A Stroll (IRE), Ephesus (IRE)

PUTURHANDSTOGETHER left the ﬁrm impression we’ve yet to see the best of him when second at Fairyhouse and can give Joseph O’Brien a third win in 7 runnings. Amazingly for a race that has been dominated by Ireland it is one of the few this week to elude Willie Mullins but he has a strong contender in Murcia. Hot Fuss, Total Look, Beyond Your Dreams and Stencil also make the shortlist

SIXTH RACE 4.53

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THEPAXTONSNO1CASEIHDEALERINUK&IRELANDMARES’OPENNATIONALHUNTFLAT RACE(CLASS5)(GONORTHJODAMISERIESQUALIFIER)(CAT1ELIMINATION)(GBBRACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (28 wins from 242 runners, 12%) runs WADACRE MAISIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs CE MI RUN LONGEST TRAVELLER: CE MI RUN trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 258 miles.

CE MI RUN gets the vote to build on her debut second at Newcastle Mighty Gesture didn’t achieve much when filling the same position on her Catterick debut back in November but hails from a good yard and could take a step forward now. Gintime will also have a big say if able to recapture the level of her opening Carlisle second in December

colours no horse age st lb

1 BLAKELEY RISE (GB) (42) 45

Ch m Sixties Icon - Fellini

Mr Derrick Mossop

5 11-2

William Maggs (5)

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop Jacksons Timber Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Remote foruth on C&D debut Achieved more when 12 lengths ﬁfth at Newcastle next time but still looks vulnerable here TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CARD LADY (GB)

(-)

B m Sir Percy - Card Game (IRE)

Claxby & Co

Br Mrs J. U. Hales

5 11-2

Jamie Hamilton

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Wine & Glass Company

TIMEFORM VIEW Sir Percy mare. Dam (h132) 2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner Newcomer to note in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CE MI RUN (IRE) (42) 2

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Buche de Noel (FR)

Mr Thomas Mold

Br Lucy Snowden

5 11-2

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW100/30, held back by inexperience but still showed plenty to work on when second of 9 in bumper (10/3) at Newcastle (AW) on debut 42 days ago, running on Should go well TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 GINTIME (IRE) (28) 24 BF

B m Mount Nelson - Irish Lass (IRE)

JB Racing

5 11-2

Danny McMenamin

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Michael Whitty Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise when second of 10 in a Carlisle bumper before Christmas, pulling clear of the rest Disappointing last of 4 (My My My Delilah second) when odds-on Ayr 8 weeks later but it’s still early days. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 JUST TELL ROBYN (GB) (-)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Robyn de Galles (IRE)

The Perthy Partnership

5 11-2

Henry Brooke

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Vintner Stud Swansway

TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Blue Heron Stable gets bumper winners. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for her. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MIGHTY GESTURE (IRE) (109) 2 BF

Br m Sholokhov (IRE) - Lady’s Gesture (IRE)

6 11-2

Connor Brace Syndicates.Racing I Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Gerard P. Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/4 and tongue tied, second of 5 in bumper at Catterick (good to ﬁrm) on debut 109 days ago. Should improve TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 MY MY MY DELILAH (GB) (28) 42 5 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE)

Sam Coltherd Tor Side Racing and A McCormack Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden Stepped up on debut when second of 4 in bumper (28/1) at Ayr (soft) 28 days ago, with reopposing Gintime behind in fourth TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

SPECTRESS (GB) (42) 06

Gr m Passing Glance - Midnite Grace

The Pilgrims

6 11-2

Bruce Lynn

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Steve Hadley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more than on Wetherby debut when sixth of 9 in bumper at Newcastle (AW) 42 days ago but will need to step up on that tio get heavily involved here. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 PERFECTOT (FR) (-)

B f Ectot - Mille Rubis (FR)

Centaur Racing Club

4 10-6

Freddie Gingell (3)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Marc Bridoux Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Ectot filly Dam, French hurdler (17f winner), half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (17f-21f winner) Grand de Thaix. The stable had a first-time-out bumper winner recently Interesting to see what the betting makes of her with Freddie Gingell having his first ride for the yard. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 WADACRE MAISIE (GB) (-)

Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Marilyn (GER)

Wadacre Stud

4 10-6

Craig Nichol

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Wadacre Stud Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Highland Reel ﬁlly Half-sister to useful 9f winner Ma Belle Molly Dam 11f winner The yard is 9-105 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

2024: WENDYWILLDO 4 10 1 Joe Williamson 18-1 (Danny Brooke) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Ce Mi Run (IRE), 4-1 Gintime (IRE), 11-2 Mighty Gesture (IRE), 17-2 My My My Delilah (GB), 9-1 Just Tell Robyn (GB), 10-1 Perfectot (FR), 14-1 Card Lady (GB), 20-1 Wadacre Maisie (GB), 50-1 Blakeley Rise (GB), 80-1 Spectress (GB)

DOGS

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HAVE YOUR SAY

5.20 3m 5f 201y

THE PRINCESS ROYAL NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP

NOVICES’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£100000 Owners Prize Money 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480, 6th £1240. (Penalty Value £52030) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

1 DUFFLE COAT (IRE) (49) 1352P4 C

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

O Mr Ray Stokes

B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate

8 12-0

James Smith (5) J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeveralsolideffortspriortoopeningchaseaccountina3mlistedhandicapatBallinrobelastMay BetteredthatwhenaﬁnesecondintheGalway PlateinJuly Off4months,wentwithoutusualcheekpieces(backnow)whenlastof4over20.5fatAyr49daysago.Signiﬁcantlyupintrip. TFRHHIII BHA145

2 RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (45) 2-11224

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE)

O Mrs R. J. Skan

7 11-11

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonontheupoverhurdlesandperfectstarttochasecareerwhenaccountingfor5rivalsina21/2mUttoxeterhandicapinOctober Runner-upover3monnext2startsandadropbackto20.5flookedagainsthimwhenfourthover20.5flatest Thistripmaysuithim. TFRHHHII BHA142

STUZZIKINI

(IRE) (47) 415310

Br B g Champs Elysees - Cordially (AUS)

O VCS Versatile Coating Specialist/F Foran

7 11-9

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dermot Kelly Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenwinningthevaluableTroytownatNavan(3m,goodtosoft)inNovember Notinanything like the same form in the Thyestes at Gowran 2 months later but this longer distance should suit TFR

4 CAPTAIN CODY (IRE) (52) 41-0443

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Fromthecloudsabove (IRE)

140

7 11-9

Danny Mullins J

O V Caldwell/A Shamoon/Mrs A Shamoon Ibgi W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B R. Morrissey

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlewinnerwhohasmatchedthatformoverfencesthisseason,improvingagainwhenthird(NowIsTheHourfourth) inawarmNavanmaidenchase(3m,soft)lastmonth.Thisincreasedstaminatestpromisestosuit Ontheshortlist TFRHHHHI BHA140

5 NOW IS THE HOUR (IRE) (52) 112-654

Br B g Westerner - Keyaza (IRE)

8 11-8

Keith Donoghue J

O BDS Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr Tom Treacy

TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinoverfencesbuttranslatedhisusefulhurdleabilitytothelargerobstacleswhen4lengthsfourth(CaptainCodythird)inastrong Navanmaiden(3m,soft)inJanuary VeryinterestinghandicapnewcomerforanIrishstablewithagoodCheltenhamrecord. TFRHHHHI BHA139

6 HAITI COULEURS (FR) (31) 11-2113 C

8 11-4

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR) Ben Jones J

O The Brizzle Boys Rebecca Curtis, Newport T

B DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon

William Hill S TIMEFORMVIEWWon25fhandicapchasesatAintreeandhere(reopposingTransmissionsecond)towardstheendof2024.Creditable third of 12 in Newbury handicap hurdle last month and open to further progress back chasing. Gets the vote. TFRHHHHH BHA135

7 IN D’OR (FR) (38) 12-0113

Br B g Nidor (FR) - La Dauvilla (FR)

O Mr David Maxwell

B Mr C. Magnien & Mr J. Magnien

7 11-3

Mr David Maxwell J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

The Fitzdares Club S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwhohasimprovedfortheswitchtofences,scoringcosilyinhandicaps(around3m)atTauntonandAscotthiswinter Improvedagainwhen4lengthsthirdof9atSandown(3m,heavy)lastmonthbutstaminaisn’tassuredoverthisfar TFRHHHII BHA134

8 HASTHING (FR) (24) 06-4114 BF

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Trendy (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

8 11-2

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Guillaume Gosselin & Pierre Emmanuel Gui Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken very well to fences this winter bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Proved himself at 3m when fourth in a valuable handicap at Ascot in February. Another 6f further to go now, though. TFRHHHII BHA133

9 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (45) 01-2126 C

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE)

O Paul McKeon

8 11-2

Mr P. W. Mullins J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Ms Johanna Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenwelltofencesherethisseason,includinga25fhandicapwininNovember.BetteredthatformwhensecondtoHaitiCouleursinanovicehandicap thefollowingmonth.StifftaskbackhurdlingintheGrade2CleeveinJanuarybutmuchbettercanbeexpectedbackchasing.Player TFRHHHHI BHA133

10 NO TIME TO WAIT (IRE) (38) 314-P43

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Stephanie Frances (IRE)

7 11-2

Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland T

B M. H. Sport Horses

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott Improved effort over fences for new yard when length third in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month. First-time tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. Up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA133

11 WILL DO (IRE) (19) 332562 8 11-1

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alleygrove Lass (IRE)

Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Alan Loughlin

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Yettowinoverfencesbutlatestsecondof17inastrongPunchestownhandicap(27f,soft)was a really good effort The mount of Jack Kennedy from the yard’s trio. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA132

12 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (45) 32-3142 C BF 7 11-1

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE)

O J P Romans & Nick Case

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Rockvale Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhowona3mDoncasternovicehandicapforAnthonyCharltoninNovember.Endedhistimewiththatstablewithabelow-formfourthatNewbury overChristmasbutbackonformfornewyardwhenrunner-upbackatDoncaster(3magain)inJanuary First-timeblinkersreplacecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA132

13 GERICAULT

ROQUE

(FR) (53) 222/53/-3 9 11-0

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Nijinska Delaroque (FR)

O Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew

Jack Tudor J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mme Genevieve Mongin W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondtoCorachRamblerinUltimaatthe2022Festival.AnothergoodplacedeffortinabighandicapwhenthirdinCoralCupatNewburyin Novemberofthatyear Notseenagainuntilthirdof6atWindsorinJanuarybutit’saneffortwhichsuggestsheretainsmostofhisability TFRHHHHI BHA131

14 HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (31) 42-2113 BF 8 10-12

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O Herakles Westwood AC Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs Karine Perreau 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Hastakenwelltofences,winning3mnovicehandicapsscoringatNewburyinDecemberandWindsorinJanuary Onlya respectablethirdof6backatNewburylastmonthandwillneedtoresumehisprogressiontogetheavilyinvolved. TFRHHIII BHA129

15 KLARC KENT (FR) (19) 4-P0P00 9 10-10

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Kryptonie (FR)

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mr Colm O’Connell W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Sylvie Crepin Berard & Laurent Berard

TIMEFORMVIEWTwelverunssincelastwinin2022.Provedhestayswellwhengoodfourthinlastyear’sScottishGrandNationalatAyr(4m)buthehasn’tgotnear thatlevelin5subsequentstarts,thelatestatPunchestownonly19daysago.First-timecheekpiecesneedtomakeabigdifference. TFRHHIII BHA127

16 KYNTARA (GB) (53) 222F-44

Br B g Kayf Tara - Speed Bonnie Boat

O Lady Dulverton

9 10-8

Charlie Deutsch J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B H. D. J. Daly Price & Son Groundworks S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a useful hurdler for this yard last term, winning twice and also second in Pertemps at this meeting. Better effort back overfencesthistimeroundwhenfourthof6in3mWindsorhandicapinJanuarybuthasyettoreallyconvinceasachaser TFRHHIII BHA125

17 CAESAR ROCK (IRE) (80) 4532F4

Br B g Mahler - Supreme Von Pres (IRE)

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn

9 10-7

Gavin Brouder (3) J

M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables TIMEFORMVIEW Boasts plenty of experience over fences but still a maiden and below form when a remote fourth in Thurles handicap when last seen in December. Others are more obvious. TFRHHIII BHA124

18 JUPITER ALLEN (FR) (35) 5-514P1

6 10-7

Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bienvenue Allen (FR) David Noonan J

O Mr Ron Watts Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T

B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdlesandhasalsolanded2chaseswinsthisseason,reactingwelltocheekpieces(retained) when shading a close ﬁnish at Taunton (23f) last month. Up 4lb in a signiﬁcantly stronger race now TFRHHIII BHA124

19R AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (28) 61-1111 6 10-4

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE) James Davies J

O Mr John P. McManus Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Mr & Mrs P. Haughey

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivesortwhomadeit4-4inthisspherewhencomfortablyseeingoff7rivalsover3matLingﬁeld(heavy)lastmonth. Raisedanother7lbbutalmostcertainlycapableofevenbetterandnotdiscountedifgettingarun.RESERVE. TFRHHHII BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: CORBETTS CROSS (IRE) 7 11 7 Mr Derek O’Connor 15-8 (Emmet Mullins) 7 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 15, 20. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12, 13, 20.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9, 17, 18.

Stewards Note:

KYNTARA: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Now Is The Hour (IRE), 11-2 Haiti Couleurs (FR), 7-1 Captain Cody (IRE), Transmission (IRE), 14-1 Will Do (IRE), 16-1 Resplendent Grey (IRE), Hasthing (FR), Gericault Roque (FR), 22-1 Herakles Westwood (FR), 28-1 Kyntara (GB), 33-1 In d’Or (FR), 40-1 No Time To Wait (IRE), Jupiter Allen (FR), 50-1 Stuzzikini (IRE), Klarc Kent (FR), 66-1 Duffle Coat (IRE), Rock My Way (IRE), Caesar Rock (IRE), 500-1 Aworkinprogress (IRE), Latenightrumble (GB)

HAITI COULEURS created a good impression when proving too strong for Transmission (second choice) over 25f here in December He warmed up for this with a good third over hurdles at Newbury and there should be more to come from him back over the larger obstacles. The shortlist is completed by Now Is The Hour and Captain Cody, who are closely matched on latest Navan maiden form and appeal as likely improvers now stepping up in trip for their handicap chase debuts.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.38 - THE COMING SOON BETVICKERS.COM SPORTS BETTING CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935 and the fourth £468. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £38 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. March 9th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 8th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 10 entries, 1 at £38 and 9 at £38. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 2lb. A SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.18 - THE MW PAVING & GROUNDWORKS NOVICES’ 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 and the fourth £468. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 5th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 11 entries at £38. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.58 - THE BETVICKERS.COM SUPPORTING BRITISH RACING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) 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 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.38 - THE HERITAGE DRIVES THE GOINGS ALWAYS GOOD NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 5th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. 16 entries at £30. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.18 - THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIO CELEBRATION DAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (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 and the fourth £541. 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. March 9th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 11 entries at £44. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 35 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.53 - THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 5th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 9th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A cash prize will be awarded to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £22. - Closed March 5th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.