Southwell Racecard - Monday 3rd March by Arena Racing Company

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

colour graphic

horse’s saddlecloth number

No. of days since last ran

horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year

Bold type shows point-to-point form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

3 CHAMP (IRE) (30) 3/135-45 CD

B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE)

age weight st-lbs

12 11-10

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough

TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented hurdler/chaser in his prime (won the Sefton over C&D in 2019) but comfortably held in Long Walk Hurdle and Cleeve Hurdle both starts this season First-time cheekpieces. TFR BHA156

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

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

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

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

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

OFFICI A L BH A R ATINGS E X PL AINED

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 non-handicaps 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.

FIRST RACE 2.03

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GRACE AND DOTTY FEDORA’S AND FEATHERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8900 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (10 wins from 27 runners, 37%) runs AWAYTHELAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALWAYS BUSY trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.

AWAYTHELAD got back on track in a change of headgear when second at Doncaster and looks capable of going one better off his current mark. Shillanavogy is worth another chance back on better ground so is next best ahead of last-time-out winner Finn Lough.

6 12-0

B g Milan - Jerica

Toby Wynne (3) Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Haycock, Smith Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Thistletown Stud Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEWGot off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster in December and, having pulled up next time, was quickly back to winning ways when just holding on having idled over C&D 4 weeks ago. 5lb rise demands more but he’s a player TFR####! BHA116

2 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (38) P0-34P2 8 11-13

B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE)

Ben Jones Geri and The Pacemakers

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Padraig Pierce Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fences when third at Lingﬁeld on return. Built on that at the third attempt when second in this headgear at Doncaster last time and shortlist material up in trip TFR##### BHA115

3 JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE) (45) 221/2-3P 9 11-13

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Gleaming Spire

Spectre Racing - Jeffrey’s Cross

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R. McCarthy The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWTook his form up a notch when gaining a ﬁrst win over fences at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as though all his ability remains intact when third back from 19 months off at Windsor but ran poorly at Market Rasen since Needs to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA115

4 LILTING VERSE (IRE) (24) 4-31PP5 D

B m Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

8 11-11

Fern O’Brien (7) Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Gregg Stafford BresBet

TIMEFORMVIEWListed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last season However, hasn’t looked straightforward switched to fences this term despite winning at Huntingdon on second start. Risky TFR###!! BHA113

5 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (31) 05221P BF

B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE)

Mr G. A. Moore

7 11-3

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr Tom Coughlan Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when easily winning 10-runner handicap chase at Warwick. Might have found next run coming too soon under a penalty but new mark has kicked in now TFR###!! BHA105

6 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (95) F232-44

9 11-0

B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera Sean Bowen

Mrs C. S. Wilson

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester

Br Gregg Stafford Fairfax & Favor Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWFair winning handicap chaser who bounced back to his best in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when second at Taunton (26.3f, good) in April. Respectable return at Chepstow but well held at Lingﬁeld since First run for yard after leaving Tim Vaughan. TFR###!! BHA102

7 SHILLANAVOGY (IRE) (32) 1-42P14

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)

Both Ways Partnership

7 10-13

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Edmond & Mark Coleman 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Taken well to fences this term and off the mark at Fontwell in December Only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton next time but ground might have been too testing. Worth another chance TFR####! BHA101

Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Finn Lough (IRE), Awaythelad (IRE), 9-2 Always Busy (IRE), 7-1 Shillanavogy (IRE), 8-1 Lilting Verse (IRE), 10-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), 11-1 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 2.37

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Morgan (22 wins from 158 runners, 14%) runs WE GOT YOUR BACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (3 wins from 30 runners, 10%) runs SANGIOVESE

WEIGHTWATCHER: EXTRAORDINARY MAN won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 8lb to 84. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANGIOVESE trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 171 miles.

WE GOT YOUR BACK was thriving before his flop over further at Leicester last time so is worth another chance back down in trip Abaya du Mathan won off a similar mark over C&D in December and is feared most.

colours no horse age st lb

1 CHESTNUT PETE (GB) (19)

Ch g Native Ruler - Rabbit

2U/222-0

10 12-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has gone close a few times over fences but well held starting out for this yard at Hereford after 17 months off. Entitled to come on for that at least. TFR###!! BHA100

2 SANGIOVESE (GB) (25) 64122-0 C

B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl

Chris Stedman

Br Mr C. E. Stedman

6 11-12

Tom Cannon

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a novice handicap hurdle here last season and runner-up next 2 starts, albeit not looking the most enthusiastic. Always behind at Huntingdon on belated return last month and a far from an obvious type to take to chasing. TFR###!! BHA98

3 HAREL DU MARAIS (FR) (18) F55-463 8 11-9

Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Urbi Et Orbi (FR)

New Vision Bloodstock

James Bowen

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Br Mr Thierry Gouzerh et al Felston Consulting Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW On the decline since his fall at Sedgeﬁeld a year ago. At least starts off for this yard on a potentially handy mark (has left Mark Walford). TFR###!! BHA95

4 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (18) 415624 CD 13 11-3

B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)

Jack Hogan (3)

Mrs J A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning over C&D in December. Mixed record since but no surprise to see him go well back at this venue TFR####! BHA89

5 WE GOT YOUR BACK (GB) (18) 530115 D 7 11-0

B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry

Kielan Woods

The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

Br Lady Bland Postpack Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Hat-trick bid ended in tame fashion at Leicester after 2m wins there and at Catterick in recent months. Return to this trip probably in his favour and so surprise if he bounced back TFR##### BHA86

6 EXTRAORDINARY

MAN (FR) (35) 2P-423P D 9 10-12

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Argovie (FR)

Brendan Powell

Mr Simon Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

Br Ecurie Maulepaire & E. Du Reau

Winvic Construction Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one success from 23 starts and ran poorly at Plumpton last time Mark continues to ease at least. TFR###!! BHA84

2024: ZARA’S UNIVERSE 8 10 6 William Maggs 5-1 (Andrew Crook) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Stewards Note:

WE GOT YOUR BACK: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

THIRD RACE 3.07

ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON ATTHERACES.COM OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £5000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2159, 2nd £1080, 3rd £540, 4th £270, 5th £135. (Penalty Value £2483.50) HC

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (31 wins from 145 runners, 21%) runs LINELEE KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 41 runners, 24%) runs LINELEE KING LONGEST TRAVELLER: DROP FLIGHT trained by S Loxton, Bruton, 198 miles.

PERCUSSION was close up behind a couple of useful types when third on his Ludlow hunter debut last month and might prove the answer to what looks quite an open race Willewonga, Master Templar, Minella Trump and the returning Linelee King are others with good claims.

1 DROP FLIGHT (FR) (25) 030PPP D

B g Martaline - Cindy Flight (FR)

Mr Ben Sutton

Mr N. Sutton S. Loxton, Bruton

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter last March but has pulled up on his last 3 outings, the latest at Ffos Las 25 days ago. Hard to know what to expect TFR##!!! BHA104

2 KAYF HERNANDO (GB) (22) 044-151 CD

B g Kayf Tara - Thrice Nice

9 12-2

Mr Sam Lee (7)

Mrs A. Brotherton J. L. Brotherton, Pershore

H North Cotswold P3 Properties Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser at best for Dan Skelton Failed to make a signiﬁcant impact in hunters last spring but arrives on the back of a couple of recent point wins. TFR###!! BHA117

3 WILLEWONGA (GB) (24) 112U42 D

B g Multiplex - Might Do

9 12-0

Mr Huw Edwards (5)

Mr Nathan Richards J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich

H North Staffordshire

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Cartmel maiden last hunter last May and, ﬁt from points, made a promising return to this sphere when second at Bangor (3m, heavy) 24 days ago. Respected. TFR####! BHA132

4 JIMMY THE DIGGER (GB) (26) 5P-020U

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - The Lyme Volunteer (IRE)

12 11-12

Mr Archie Jones (7)

Mrs Simon Clarke Henry Daly, Ludlow

H Ludlow Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the most consistent but his Cheltenham handicap second under Archie Jones in October shows he’s still a fair operator on his day. Unseated early on last month’s Ludlow hunter debut TFR###!! BHA113

5 LINELEE KING (FR) (467) 25/13P//4- D

Gr g Martaline - Queen Lee (FR)

10 11-12

Mr James King

Mrs Camilla Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

H Croome & West Warwickshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful bumper/hurdle/chase winner Off since ﬁnishing fourth over hurdles at Warwick in November 2023 but leading stable would have no difﬁculty readying one. TFR####! BHA116

6 MASTER TEMPLAR (IRE) (29) 21-2411 D

Br g Robin des Champs (FR) - Which Thistle (IRE)

Mrs R C. Hayward

H Warwickshire

10 11-12

Miss Gina Andrews

Mrs G. Andrews

TIMEFORMVIEWExcellent point record and shaped well when second in a Cheltenham hunter last May. Not so good when fourth at Stratford later that month but has been in winning form in the pointing ﬁeld again this winter. Player TFR####! BHA114

7 MINELLA TRUMP (IRE) (24) 0/0052-4 D 11 11-12

B g Shantou (USA) - One Theatre (IRE)

Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (3)

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

H Cheshire

TIMEFORMVIEWVery useful chaser at his best and probably needed the outing after 12 months off when fourth (Williewonga second) in Bangor hunter 24 days ago. Claims if he can build on that TFR####! BHA125

KEY Owner Breeding Hunt

Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 PERCUSSION (GB) (26) 2-42053 CD BF 10 11-12

B g Malinas (GER) - Tambourine Ridge (IRE)

Mr Daniel Cherriman (7)

Mr Daniel Cherriman L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

H South Shropshire

TIMEFORMVIEW On a lengthy losing run but he’s still fairly useful and last month’s Ludlow hunter chase debut third suggests he can win in this sphere. TFR##### BHA122

9 STEADY THE SHIP (IRE) (18) PP-3064 C D 9 11-12

Ch g Ocovango - Vinnie’s Princess (IRE)

Victoria Sollitt and Sue Sharratt

Mrs Vicki Sollitt (7)

Philip Rowley, Bridgnorth H North Staffordshire

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well beaten on pointing return and similar story in the Grand Military and Royal Artillery at Sandown in recent months TFR##!!! BHA99

2024: HAVEN’T TIME (IRE) 10 11 12 Miss Lucy Turner 10-1 (Miss S McQueen) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Willewonga (GB), 7-2 Percussion (GB), 13-2 Minella Trump (IRE), 7-1 Linelee King (FR), 9-1 Jimmy The Digger (GB), 10-1 Master Templar (IRE), 14-1 Kayf Hernando (GB), 33-1 Drop Flight (FR), 40-1 Steady The Ship (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.42

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV I (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs COBBLER’S BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs CARLTON LONGEST TRAVELLER: SURREY LORD trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 173 miles.

JACK HYDE has shaped with encouragement on both his starts over hurdles and, with his latest form proving strong, he’s selected to mirror his bumper exploits by making it third time lucky in this sphere. Cobbler’s Boy and Syllabus, a fair and consistent maiden on the Flat, are a pair of interesting hurdling debutants

colours no horse age st lb

1 CARLTON (GB) (11) 00

Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER)

5 11-5

Sam Twiston-Davies

Think Big Partnership James Owen, Newmarket

Br Gestut Haus Ittlingen

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struck 4 times on AW Flat for James Owen this winter Well held back hurdling at Huntingdon recently and surely more interesting in handicaps after this run. TFR##!!! BHA-

COBBLER’S BOY (IRE) (38) 2-0 BF

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cobbler’s Gold (IRE)

5 11-5

Harry Skelton Sullivan Bloodstock Limited

Br Philip Heskin

Dan Skelton, Alcester

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes

TIMEFORMVIEWCost £115,000 after ﬁnishing runner-up in an Irish point last March and shaped with encouragement when eighth of 16 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on Rules debut 38 days ago, headway into contention over 2f out before early keenness took toll Interesting hurdling debutant. TFR####! BHA-

3 ELVIS DU

BERLAIS

(GB) (22) F

6 11-5

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - River Beauty Ben Poste

Mrs V. J. Morse Richard Price, Hereford

Br Vici and Richard Morse

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 125/1 when falling at the second in a Chepstow novice hurdle on his recent debut TFR#!!!! BHA-

4 JACK HYDE (IRE) (39) 3631/-43 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)

7 11-5

Jonathan Burke

Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Noel McLoughlin Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who made it third time lucky in bumpers (for Thomas Gallagher) in January 2023. Promise when making the frame both starts over hurdles and sets the standard TFR##### BHA110

5 PILLAR THE POET (IRE) (46) 05

B g Pillar Coral - Ailette

Pjs Solutions Ltd

5 11-5

Charlie Hammond

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 8 ﬁnishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) but showed something when ﬁfth of 8 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) on Rules debut 46 days ago. Makes hurdle bow. TFR###!! BHA-

6 SURREY LORD (IRE) (24)

354

B g Getaway (GER) - Holly Royale (IRE)

Surrey Racing (SL)

6 11-5

Tom Cannon

Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Mattie Ryan Surrey Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form all 3 outings in bumpers, albeit well positioned when fourth of 8 at Kempton on most recent outing TFR###!! BHA-

7 SYLLABUS (IRE) (507) 5 11-5

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Nancy O (IRE)

Tom Bellamy Owners Group 129 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br John D. Gunther & Sunderland Holdings Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for William Haggas, making the frame in 5 of his 6 starts in that sphere as a 3-y-o in 2023.

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KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder

Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

1-2-3: 1.JACK HYDE (IRE)

8 TROOP SHIP (GB) (-)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady of The Clyde

7 11-5

Charlie Deutsch

Countess Cathcart Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Robert H. Goldie Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORM VIEW £26,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, failed to complete both over hurdles, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Firth of The Clyde. Market useful TFR###!! BHA-

9 JEREMY’S PET (IRE) (-)

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Rhythm Nation (IRE)

Mr David L’Estrange

5 10-12

Kielan Woods

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

Br Kildaragh Stud Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel mare Sister to dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Weseekhimhere and fair hurdler Weseekherthere. Market can guide on her ﬁrst run. TFR###!! BHA-

2024: RICKETY BRIDGE (FR) 5 11 7 Harry Cobden 11-8 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 1. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Jack Hyde (IRE), 6-1 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE), 15-2 Syllabus (IRE), 8-1 Surrey Lord (IRE), 12-1 Pillar The Poet (IRE), 18-1 Troop Ship (GB), 22-1 Carlton (GB), 25-1 Jeremy’s Pet (IRE), 150-1 Elvis du Berlais (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 4.12

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (DIV I (GBB RACE)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs RONNIES RULES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs RONNIES RULES LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAPTAIN DU HOUX trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.

MOONSHINE MAN was better than the result in a big-field Musselburgh handicap on his most recent outing, having helped force a sound gallop, so he could well be the answer back in maiden company. Whatsyourproblem stepped up on his 2 previous efforts for his current yard when fourth in a handicap here the previous month and should go well again. I Play County and Ronnies Rules’hurdling careers haven’t started too promisingly but they shouldn’t be written off given their bumper form.

(IRE) 3.I PLAY COUNTY (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 I PLAY COUNTY (IRE) (122) 1/431-P D

6 11-5

B g Doyen (IRE) - Turbinia (IRE) Tom Cannon

The M Team

Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Mrs J O. Onions Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsolestartinIrishpointsandoffthemarkatthethirdattemptinbumpersatTaunton(16.5f,soft)lastMarch,makingall.Pulleduponreturn/ hurdling bow at Wetherby but was subsequently found to have an irregular heartbeat, so he’s probably worth another chance Tongue tie on TFR####! BHA-

2 JACK THE NIPPER (GB) (18) 054

B g Jack Hobbs - The Nipper (IRE)

6 11-5

Harry Bannister

SB Squared Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules who improved when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 18 days ago, aided by having run of race Must enter calculations TFR###!! BHA-

3 KAPTAIN

DU HOUX (FR) (177) 65

Gr g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Elliston Emery (FR)

Sue Howell

5 11-5

Jack Tudor

Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br Mr Camille Ferchaud & Mr Thomas Maudet Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and probably one for the longer trip TFR##!!! BHA-

MOONSHINE MAN (IRE)

B g Sea Moon - Getout (IRE)

Wymer, Kehoe and Garner

(30) 50250

6 11-5

Brendan Powell

Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

Br Michael Cave Henrietta Knight

TIMEFORM VIEWShowed a fair level of ability in novice hurdles and not disgraced in a stronger contest on handicap debut, ﬁnishing ninth of 15 at Musselburgh (15.6f) having helped force a fairly strong pace Lightly-raced and should go well back in a maiden TFR##### BHA105

5 RONNIES RULES (IRE) (136) 1111UU D

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Greatrisc (IRE)

Mr N Sutton and Mr Eddie Benson

6 11-5

Mr Ben Sutton (5)

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs Violet Pollard Ladbrokes

TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point winner who won all 3 starts in bumpers (fairly useful form) at Stratford for his leading yard last summer Inauspicious start to hurdling career when unseating early both starts in October. Likely his top yard has done plenty of work on his jumping since TFR####! BHA-

6 SNITTERFIELD (IRE) (14) 566

5 11-5

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Leading On Tabitha Worsley (3)

Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton

Br Aiden Murphy Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes in a pair of bumpers and fared little better sent hurdling when sixth of 12 in a C&D (soft) maiden 2 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA-

7 WHATSYOURPROBLEM (IRE) (28) 64-3434

7 11-5

Ch g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Mark & Liz Thomas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br John Dunford (Jnr)

TIMEFORMVIEW

Stepped up on his 2 previous efforts for the yard when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (20.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Back down in trip Merits consideration. TFR####! BHA108

KEY Owner

Breeding

Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

8 BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) (24) 0

B m Noble Mission - Poster Girl (USA)

Geoff Lansbury

7 10-12

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br W. S. Farish Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair AW Flat winner who offered little sent hurdling on the back of a breathing operation at Kempton 24 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA-

9 LITTLE MILLER

(IRE) (77) 1-0

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE)

Mr Mark E. Smith

6 10-12

Kielan Woods

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

Br Miss Emma Tector Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her sole start in Irish points but achieved nothing on her Rules dbeut here in December. TFR#!!!! BHA-

2024:(See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

I PLAY COUNTY: Following its run on 1/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 I Play County (IRE), 7-2 Ronnies Rules (IRE), 4-1

Whatsyourproblem (IRE), 9-2 Moonshine Man (IRE), 11-2 Jack The Nipper (GB), 50-1 Kaptain du Houx (FR), Snitterﬁeld (IRE), 80-1 Bluenose Belle (USA), 150-1 Little Miller (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.42

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THEattheraces.com/marketmoversEBFMARES’‘NATIONALHUNT’NOVICES’HURDLERACE (CLASS4)(E.B.F.MARES’‘NATIONALHUNT’NOVICES’HURDLEQUALIFIER)(GBBRACE)

Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (28 wins from 144 runners, 19%) runs JAKANA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs JASMINE BLISS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARRO ATTREZZI trained by R Potter, Sellack, 147 miles.

This will likely rest between JASMINE BLISS and La Pinsonniere, with preference for the former who appeared to have a bit left up her sleeve when scoring at Ludlow and she remains with potential. Jakana and I Am The Moon are both talented mares in their own right but, chances are, they will be doing battle for minor honours this time

colours no horse age st lb

1 JAKANA (IRE) (36) 60-3211 CD

6 11-12

Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE) Jonathan Burke

Mr C. B. Brookes Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Juliet Brown Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEWFair form when placed in a bumper and going the right way over hurdles, scoring over C&D in the run-up to Christmas and subsequently doubled her tally at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, soft). However, awkward head carriage is beginning to look a trademark and, moreover, this is a big ask under a double penalty TFR###!! BHA112

2 I AM THE MOON (GB) (23) 54412

B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour

6 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies

James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group, Potters House

TIMEFORM VIEWAcquitted herself well in couple of bumpers and improved on hurdling debut effort to justify support in a Warwick novice in January. Matched that form when runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) but will need to take a sizeable step forward if she’s to trouble Jasmine Bliss and La Pinsonniere here. TFR###!! BHA107

3 JASMINE BLISS (GB)

(26) 411-241

6 11-8

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Burton Ash Paul O’Brien

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jasmine B Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mrs Caroline George Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who also won twice in bumpers. Failed to build on hurdles debut promise when only fourth in a Ffos Las maiden but put that blip behind her by landing an 11-runner contest at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) next time Major player with further progress likely TFR##### BHA118

4 LA PINSONNIERE (FR) (39) 3362-21

5 11-8

B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Ria Menina (FR) Nico de Boinville

Dash Grange Stud

Br Baudron (S), Ecurie La Pinsonniere

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful maiden hurdler in France last term and encouraging start for new yard after9 months when secondat Windsor in December Made nomistake at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) since and, with this step up in trip unlikely to be an issue (stayed 2 1/4m well in France), she has a serious chance TFR####! BHA125

5 ANNACASSAR (IRE) (63) 2P-24

B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE)

New Vision Bloodstock

6 11-2

James Bowen

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Br Mr Roy Kingston Felston Consulting Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice from 4 starts in maiden points but makes her Rules debut in a pretty warm race and it’s probably best to look elsewhere. TFR#!!!! BHA-

6 BIG ANGE (GB) (105) 0P-P

6 11-2

B m Telescope (IRE) - Millicent Silver James Turner (5)

Mr John Goodman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br John Goodman & the Late Owen Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about so far and she’s probably more one for handicaps in due course TFR#!!!! BHA-

7 CARRO ATTREZZI (GB) (-)

5 11-2

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Easter Dancer Ben Poste Having A Mare Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Mr Simon Willes

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil mare out of a maiden hurdler who stayed 2 3/4m, herself a half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Easter Meteor Yard is hardly a regular source of winning newcomers and others make more appeal TFR#!!!! BHA-

1.JASMINE BLISS 2.LA PINSONNIERE (FR) 3.JAKANA (IRE)

B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Hora

James & Jean Potter Ltd

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd

Tom Cannon

Alan King, Barbury Castle

Potter Group, Potters House

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise on debut in a Newbury bumper last winter but safely held both subsequent starts and she’s opposable sent hurdling following a 7-month break. TFR#!!!! BHA-

9 MY DREAM (GB)

(272) 04/-P5

Gr m Proclamation (IRE) - Scarlett O’Tara

Magic Dreamers

7 11-2

Tabitha Worsley (3)

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Richard Davies Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in bumpers for Tim Vaughan and while she showed more than on hurdles/yard debut when ﬁfth of 11 in C&D maiden last June, she’s been absent since and will need to raise her game considerably in order to take this TFR#!!!! BHA-

2024: OUR PINK LADY (IRE) 6 11 5 Harry Cobden 9-2 (James Owen) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 La Pinsonniere (FR), 2-1 Jasmine Bliss (GB), 17-2 Jakana (IRE), 10-1 I Am The Moon (GB), 33-1 Dance The Moon (GB), 40-1 Annacassar (IRE), 66-1 My Dream (GB), 100-1 Carro Attrezzi (GB), 250-1 Big Ange (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15

ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR

FOUR YRS OLD AND

THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Hanmer (14 wins from 93 runners, 15%) runs ERIC CARMEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (2 wins from 18 runners, 11%) runs REMARKABLE FLIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMALL TOWN HERO trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.

In a very moderate race, TIGERS MOON appeals most having shown much improved form on handicap debut, particularly as he’s bred to be much better than his current mark. Eric Carmen is the only runner to have won a hurdles race, so he’s respected if able to back up his recent chase win, while Synchronist could be open to progress now sent handicapping

1 SYNCHRONIST (IRE) (26) P2-065

Ch g Notnowcato - Sarah Ponsonby (IRE)

The Go Ronnie Syndicate

6 11-12

Sean Bowen

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

Br Mr Michael Rafter Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point and bettered his first 2 efforts over hurdles when fifth of 11 with first-time blinkers (removed) enlisted at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) last month. This drop in trip may well work in his favour and looks interesting on handicap debut with Sean Bowen booked TFR####! BHA95

2 JE VIENS DU LARGE (FR) (27)

21-P405

B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Coronet (FR)

6 11-11

Charlie Hammond

Ben Turner Racing and Laplaces Daemon Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Pascal Noue Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWEasily off the mark in Irish points but handed a stiff enough looking mark, finishing fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Dropped 2lb for that effort and cheekpieces applied but may still have a bit to find TFR###!! BHA94

3 MONTEPLEX (GB) (29) 50P2/-00

B m Multiplex - Montelfolene (IRE)

Mickley Stud & Derrick Mossop

8 11-7

Richie McLernon

Brian Ellison, Malton

Br D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModestformatbestinbumpersandrantoasimilarlevelwhensecondof7innovicehurdleatKelso(16.2f,soft)inMarch2023.Offeredlittleinﬁrst-time cheekpieces following 22-months off and well-beaten on handicap hurdle debut last month. Tongue-tie back on but others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA90

4 ICI LA REINE (IRE) (28) 0/5560-0 D

B m Presenting - Reine Angevine (FR)

Mrs Julien Turner & Mr Andrew Merriam

7 11-7

Charlie Deutsch

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEWAW bumper winner who shaped fairly well on hurdles debut in November 2023. However, she has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts and likely needed the run when returning from 9 month-absence for her new yard last month Market should offer a guide to expectations. TFR###!! BHA90

5 ROXHILL (IRE) (31) 3/0-4065

B or Br g Ocovango - Thisthatandbaden (IRE)

6 11-6

Micheal Nolan

Mr S. Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br John O’Connor Wimpole Clinic

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes in a couple of points and efforts in qualifying runs were underwhelming. Struggled on handicap debut when ﬁfth of 11 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Lingﬁeld (16f, soft) 31 days ago. Others look better treated. TFR##!!! BHA89

6 SMALL TOWN HERO (IRE) (28) 10-5600

5 11-6

B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE) Jack Tudor

Phil Cunningham Christian Williams, Bridgend

Br R. McCabe Dodson and Horrell

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner showed some promise in qualifying runs but underperformed on handicap debut when tackling 3m for the ﬁrst time Drops signiﬁcantly in trip but could only be of interest if market speaks in his favour TFR##!!! BHA89

7 TIGERS MOON (GB) (27) 0003

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Duchess Theatre (IRE)

5 11-2

Mr Jack Andrews (3) G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mr P. L. Barrett Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEWLeft behind qualifying runs when much improved on handicap debut, coming from much further back than the pair who bettered him (third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen). He’s bred to be much better than his current mark and merits serious consideration in this company. TFR##### BHA85

1-2-3:

RHIANNON RING (IRE) (40) 040-603

B m Milan - Regal Empress (IRE)

Mr Andrew Parker & Partner

Br Mr Liam T. O’Gorman

7 10-5

Jamie Brace (5)

Declan Carroll, Malton

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good jumping family and ﬁnishedrunner-up sole start in Irish points Has been slowto progressunderRules but didshowbestform to date when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Catterick (15.7f, good) 40 days ago. Lightly-raced and further improvement not ruled out. TFR###!! BHA73

9 SAWPIT SAMANTHA (GB)

(35) 6P35-30

7 10-5

B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme Kielan Woods

Mr David A. Hunt

Jo Davis, East Garston

Br Mr D. A. Hunt Tote, Equissistant Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNorealimpactforSamDrinkwaterbutﬁttedwithahood/tonguetie,shemademoreofanimpactstartingoutfornewyardwhenthirdof11atPlumpton (20.5f) last month. Never threatened (with hood removed) last time but no surprise to see an improved effort with that headgear reﬁtted TFR###!! BHA73

10 ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (5)

32P431 C

B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)

The Ed-Chester Partnership

9 10-5

Jack Hogan (3)

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Patrick Doyle Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerisn’tthemostconsistentbutmadethemostofagoodopportunitytowinoverfences5daysagohavingfoundmoreoffthebridlethanusual in a race that was run to suit. Back over hurdles (3lb out of the handicap again) and respected being the only runner to have won in this sphere. TFR####! BHA71

11 REMARKABLE FLIGHT (IRE) (19) 206

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE)

Mr Alan Baxter

4 10-5

Lewis Stones (3)

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers PRA World Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat for Charlie Hills but achieved very little when second of 2 ﬁnishers on Leicester hurdle debut in November Subsequent runs in juvenile company have been far from convincing and stiff task from out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut TFR##!!! BHA80

2024: KILTA (IRE) 7 11 13 Jonathan England 9-1 (Sam England) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note: SAWPIT SAMANTHA: Following its run on 27/1/2025 it was reported that the horse would beneﬁt from a hood.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Eric Carmen (IRE), 7-2 Tigers Moon (GB), 17-2 Je Viens du Large (FR), 9-1 Rhiannon Ring (IRE), 11-1 Synchronist (IRE), Remarkable Flight (IRE), 16-1 Sawpit Samantha (GB), 18-1 Ici La Reine (IRE), Small Town Hero (IRE), 22-1 Roxhill (IRE), 50-1 Monteplex (GB)

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First Race 2.03 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY FEDORA’S AND FEATHERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £41. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Second Race 2.37 - THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB 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, February 25th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £27. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.07 - THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2483 to the winning horse The second to receive £1242, the third £620, the fourth £311 and the ﬁfth £155. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £25. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2159; Second £1080; Third £540; Fourth £270; Fifth £135. (Penalty Value £2483.50) HC

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Fourth Race 3.42 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (DIV I (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. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 14 entries at £38. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.12 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (DIV I (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. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the ﬁrst four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 13 entries at £38. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

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Sixth Race 4.42 - THE attheraces.com/marketmovers EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)(E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 19 entries at £45. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Seventh Race 5.15 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 25th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £27. - Closed February 25th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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