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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Regional Director - North West

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Starters

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FIRST RACE

11:48am The Daily Bet Boosts At William Hill Novices’ Hurdle Race - 2m 209y 13

SECOND RACE

12:24pm The William Hill Each Way Extra Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 3m 149y 16-17

THIRD RACE

12:58pm The William Hill Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase- 2m 3f 200y 20-21

FOURTH RACE

1:30pm The William Hill Racing Winnings Boost Handicap Chase - 2m 3f 200y 24-25

FIFTH RACE

2:05pm The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Wirral Juvenile Hurdle Race (Listed Race) - 3m 209y 30-31

SIXTH RACE

2:40pm The William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) - 3m 1f 188y 36-37

SEVENTH RACE

3:15pm The New William Hill Racing Bet Builder Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 40-41

RACECARD EXPLAINED

3 NICK ROCKETT (IRE) (42) 203-411

B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)

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

Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasimprovedinhissecondseasonchasing,winningtheThyestesatGowraninJanuarybeforetakingtheBobbyjo6weeksago Whilethatisusuallya goodtrialforthisraceitwasamessyrenewalandacoupleofthoseinbehindhimmighthavehismeasureontheseterms.1of6forWillieMullins. TFR

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

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C = Has won at this course

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- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

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HHHII BHA163

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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money 1st £6956, 2nd £3477, 3rd £1740 (PenaltyValue £9105.25)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs RACE TO BASE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs CAPTAIN HUGO LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAPTAIN HUGO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 233 miles.

1 CAPTAIN HUGO (IRE) (30) 2-11 5 11-6

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Vic Chic (IRE)

Sean Houlihan J

O Scrimgeours, Mighell & White Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B J.R. Weston Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSonofSoldierofFortunecreatedanexcellentimpressionwhenmakingawinningstartinthisspherein11-runner noviceatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)30daysago Thatformisworkingoutwellsohe’stheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 RACE TO BASE (IRE) (25) 1421-51

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE)

O Mr D. M. Proos

5 11-6

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Jimmy Lawler Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhobuiltonhishurdlingdebutpromisewheneasilylanding9-runnernoviceatHereford (16.2f,goodtosoft)25daysago Thisistougherbutheshouldn’tbeunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 TAURUS BAY (IRE) (37) 1-1

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Tea Time Tilly (IRE)

O Redknapp and Hill

4 11-6

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B C. Berry Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW£155,000purchaseafterwinninganIrishpointandhewonreadilyonhishurdlingbowin2mStratford novice(goodtosoft)37daysago ThissonofPoet’sWordlooksausefulprospect.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024:MEETING ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Captain Hugo (IRE), 7-2 Taurus Bay (IRE), 9-2 Race To Base (IRE)

None of the trio can be ruled out but CAPTAIN HUGO looked an excellent prospect when going in at Newbury last month and can improve sufficiently to thwart Ben Pauling’s stylish Stratford scorerTaurus Baywho also has better days ahead of him. Hereford victor Race To Base can’t be discounted either in an intriguing contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN HUGO (IRE) 2.TAURUS BAY (IRE) 3.RACE TO BASE (IRE)

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HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs TOP GUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs TOP GUY LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOMBAY PETE & DIXIE MAFIA trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 187 miles.

SECOND RACE

3m 149y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GLANCE OF GLORY (GB) (45) 3-11 5 12-0

Br B g Passing Glance - Tea Caddy James Best J

O Sapphire Racing Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B The Batsford Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivePassingGlancegeldingwhowent2-2thistermonhishandicapbowatWorcester(20f,goodtosoft)45daysago, doingwelltogetupgivenheblundered3out.Bigshoutinhishat-trickbidwiththisstepupto3malsoalikelypositive. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2 THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (52) 23P2-P3 6 11-11

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J

O Mr Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden hurdlerwho wasn’t disgracedwhenthird of4 in novice atWetherby(19.7f, goodto ﬁrm) 52daysago Backupintripandnotdiscounted.

3 THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) (32) 0-32320 5 11-9

HHHII BHA106

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O The Great Escape Three Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformwithoutwinninguntilcominginlastof8inhandicaphurdleatWarwick(21f,good)32daysago. Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA104

4 DIXIE MAFIA (IRE) (27) 11U4-05 6 11-9

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Midnight Way (IRE)

Jack Tudor J

O Encore Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Geoffrey Thompson Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhomadeapromisingstartforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthin2mnoviceatWarwick.Failedto buildonittwicesinceatFfosLasbutnotwrittenoffnowgoingintohandicapsuppedmarkedlyindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA104

5 TOP GUY (IRE) (22) 554-502 5 11-3

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Matt Wood (IRE)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O JDJ Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B M. Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedhisforminhandicapswhensecondof8atSouthwell(20.4f,soft)22daysago, justfailing.Stepsupintripandnotruledoutdespitetakinga3lbweightsrise.

6 SANDSCAPE (GB) (23) 2P0-423 BF 5 11-2

Br B g Cityscape - Hayley Belle (IRE)

HHHII BHA98

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr P. B. T. Armitage Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Mr P. B. T. Armitage Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbuthecomeshereingoodnick,thirdof7inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(23.1f,goodtosoft) 23daysago Oughttobethereaboutsagainwithavisoradded.

TFRHHHII BHA97

7 PRINCESSE MILANIA (IRE) (15) 000113 D 5 11-1

Br B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)

O New Vision Bloodstock

B Noel Doyle

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSignedoffforOllyMurphywthPlumptonwinandfollowedupforhisnewtraineratWetherbylaterinOctober.Recorded agoodthirdof7(off6lbhighermark)in25fCatterickhandicap15daysagosomustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA96

8 BOMBAY PETE (GB) (24) F-5000 4 10-12

Br Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Princesse Pauline (FR) MrJ. J. Murphy-Knight (7) J

O The Stepping Stones Syndicate Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Yorton Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes S TIMEFORMVIEWHas been brought along steadily, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Signiﬁcantlyupintripforhishandicapbowandnoforlornhope.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Glance of Glory (GB), 7-2 Sandscape (GB), 5-1 Top Guy (IRE), 11-2 Princesse Milania (IRE), 12-1 Dixie Maﬁa (IRE), 14-1 The Great Escape (IRE), 20-1 The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 25-1 Bombay Pete (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty are in with a shout but the improving GLANCE OF GLORY did well to maintain his unbeaten record for the season at Worcester after a late blunder and can complete a hat-trick on his ﬁrst attempt at 3m now. Christian Williams’ handicap debutant Dixie Maﬁa appeals as a likely improver and could emerge as the chief threat, although in-form pair Sandscape and Princesse Milania can both have a say too. Top Guy completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLANCE OF

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for ﬁnishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

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THIRD

CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (10 wins from 89 runners, 11%) runs PLEASINGTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs PLEASINGTON LONGESTTRAVELLER: KDEUX SAINT FRAY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 232 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 PLEASINGTON (IRE) (21) 65/110-3 7 11-8

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)

James Bowen J

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Kenilworth House Stud Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulwinning2mhurdlerwhomadeapromisingstartinthissphereafter8monthsoffwhenthirdof5inhandicap atWetherby(15.2f,soft)21daysago Canbuildonitnow,especiallysteppedupintrip Likelyplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA129

2 INEDIT STAR (FR) (36) 23533-2 7 11-8

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)

Tom Broughton (5) J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdualbumper/hurdleswinnerinFrance.Yettoscoreoverfences,buthe’sprovingreliableandreturnedwithagood secondof6inhandicapchaseatWetherby(19.4f,good)36daysago Oughttobeintheshake-uponcemore. TFRHHHII BHA129

3 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (20) 1152-F1 D 5 11-5

Br B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O Les Bleus Fonces Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mme Catherine Savare geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m3f winning hurdler who left his chasing debut well behind when bagging 6-runner handicapatCheltenham(20.2f,soft)20daysago Shouldimprovefurthersonottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA126

4 GUARD THE MOON (GB) (225) 1220PF- 7 11-5

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter Sam Twiston-Davies J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoafairlyusefulhurdlerlastterm,leadingwhenfell2outinhandicapatPerth(26.6f,soft) inApril.Alsoscoredonhisseasonalreturnsomuchrespectednowgoingchasing. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 CAPTAIN BUTLER (IRE) (24) 21/1/15-2 BF 7 11-2

Br B g Mount Nelson - Grangeclare Gold (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr Eric A. Elliott Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Ethel Flanagan & Sunnyhill Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPointandbumperwinner(forPaulineRobson)whomadeanencouragingdebutforhisnewyardwhensecond of11in2m4fhandicaphurdleatAyrlastmonth.Verymuchonetoconsidernowstartingoutoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA123

6 IT’S HARD TO KNOW (IRE) (273)

1/1160- 6 11-2

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Sean’s Oscar (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Owners Group 138 Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B James Browne Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwholanded2m4fnovicehurdlesatLingﬁeld/MarketRasenlastwinter.Wellheldinstrongercompany twiceafterbuthebringsplentyofpotentialonhischasingbow.Notwithoutinterestforin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Pleasington (IRE), 7-2 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 11-2 Inedit Star (FR), It’s Hard To Know (IRE), 13-2 Captain Butler (IRE), 12-1 Guard The Moon (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Olly Murphy’s PLEASINGTON shaped well on his recent chasing bow when third at Wetherby and with this step up in trip a likely plus too he can come out on top in a fascinating novice handicap chase. Kdeux Saint Fray heads the list of dangers on the back of his Cheltenham victory, although the three fencing newcomers all bring lots of potential, not least It’s Hard To Know and Captain Butler

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLEASINGTON (IRE) 2.KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) 3.IT’S HARD TO KNOW (IRE)

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000

Owners Prize Money 1st £13748, 2nd £6874, 3rd £3437, 4th £1719, 5th £858, 6th £431, 7th £214. (PenaltyValue £18004)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs UNCLE BERT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D McCain (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs BLEU D’ENFER & RICHMOND LAKE

FANCYTHAT: N & WTwiston-Davies won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs UNCLE BERT today. N Alexander won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs NEDTANNER today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: GAELIC ARC trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

FOURTH RACE

1 THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (34) 5/2110-4 D 7 12-0

Br Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Hall Farm Stud Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved switched to fences last season, jumping well to land handicaps at Doncaster (19.1f) and Musselburgh(20.3f).MadeasatisfactoryreturnatCarlislelastmonthandlooksalikelyplayerhere. TFRHHHHI BHA139

2 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (24) 232P0-3 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Theo Gillard J

O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiseventin2023andplentyofgoodeffortsindefeatlastseason,includingwhenrunner-up(off7lbhigher)overC&D 12monthsago FailedtogethomeoverlongertripatBangoronreturnlastmonthandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA135

3

UNCLE BERT (GB) (267) P23150- D 8 11-7

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has done his winning on soft/heavy ground. including over 3m at Haydock in January. Fairlyhandicapped,backoverthelargerobstaclesonhisreturn,buthasyettofullyconvinceinthisdiscipline. TFRHHIII BHA132

4 MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) (24) 412/11-2 D BF 8 11-3

Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Caphira

James Bowen J

O The Old Romantics Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Richard Venn Bloodstock Ltd & M. J. W Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadepositivestartforWarrenGreatrexlastterm,winningbothhisstartsatthissortoftrip.Improvedonthatwhengood secondof9inhandicapchase(9/2)atBangor(20.3f,heavy)onreturn24daysagoandisonly2lbhigherhere. TFRHHHHH BHA128

5 BLEU

D’ENFER (FR)

(28) 422P1-0 D 7 11-2

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Quesotho Royale (FR)

O Mr J. Fyffe

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr F. Duvivier & Mr G. Defontaine JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWAyrmaidenhurdlewinnerwhorespondedwelltotheﬁttingofcheekpieceswhenbelatedlyoffthemarkinhandicapchaseatCarlisle (20f)inApril.However,noimpactondebutfornewyardinGrandSeftonherelastmonthandhassomethingtoprovenow. TFRHHIII BHA127

6 GAELIC ARC (IRE) (27) 0P0404 D

9 10-13

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Great Jane (FR) C. M. Quirke (3) J

O Mark R.D Fleming / T. Westropp Bennett John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T

B M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemostreliableandarrivesonbackofbelow-pareffortsinIrelandinrecentmonths.Likelybest watched. TFRHIIII BHA124

NED TANNER

(IRE) (28) 12214-0 D 9 10-9

Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE)

O Hands and Heels

Sean Quinlan J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhis7startsoverthissortoftriplasttermandlikelyneededtherunwhenlastof7onhisreturn atKelso28daysago Notoutofthings.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

HHHII BHA120

Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 3-1 Margaret’s Legacy (FR), 11-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), 8-1 Ned Tanner (IRE), 10-1 Uncle Bert (GB), 14-1 Bleu d’Enfer (FR), 25-1 Gaelic Arc (IRE)

MARGARET’S LEGACY pulled clear of the remainder when second to a well-handicapped sort at Bangor last month and remains feasibly treated. He can return to winning ways The Kalooki Kid and Richmond Lake are also of interest. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) 2.THE

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Owners Prize Money 1st £17216, 2nd £7096, 3rd £3548, 4th £1776, 5th £888, 6th £444, 7th £220 (PenaltyValue £22508)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs EDELAK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs EDELAK FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs TREASURE PLANET today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BIBE MUS trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

1 BIBE MUS (FR) (35) 13

FIFTH RACE

Br B g Camelot - Josephine Bettany James Bowen J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Ecurie de Cachene The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerinFranceandmadeawinningstartoverhurdleswhentakinga12-runnerGowranjuvenilemaideninOctoberImprovementwasnotforthcoming whenthirdtotheodds-onMangeToutatDownRoyalsince,butthatformlooksallthebetterinlightofthewinner’ssubsequentGrade3success. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DIAMOND JIM (IRE) (24) 2

Br B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Godolphin Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingdebutwhenﬁndingonlythewell-backedfavouritetoogoodondebutin16.7fjuniorhurdleatBangor,inturnpulling wellclearoftherest Opentoimprovement,butwhetherhe’llprogresssufficientlytomixitatthislevelremainstobeseen. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 EDELAK (IRE) (129) 11-0

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Edelmira (IRE)

O Carsberg, Rafftery & Stennett

Tristan Durrell J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B His HighnessTheAga Khan’s Studs S.C. Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWAchievedafairlyusefullevelofformontheFlatforJohnMurtagh,winningabig-ﬁeld11/2mGalwaymaidenindecisivefashionwhen lastseeninJuly Subsequentlygeldedand,havingjoinedatopjumpsyard,heisofstronginterestondebutinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-

LORD

(GER) (21) 21116 D 11-0

Br B g Best Solution (IRE) - Linaria (GER)

O David & Carol Shaw

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Gestut Auenquelle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframein2FlatoutingsinGermanyandpromisingstartoverhurdlesforOllyMurphy,winning3onthebounceforthatyardinAugust/ SeptemberChangedhandsfor£70,000,butbeatenalongwaystartingoutforthisyardinaCheltenhamGrade2lastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA119

5 SCARLET MOON (GB) (32) 31 11-0

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Star Rock Ben Poste J

O Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWFourFlatwinsthisyearatupto13/4mandwhilehishurdlesdebutatSedgeﬁeldinOctoberwasratherdisappointing,hedulyleftthatbehindwhenaccounting for13rivalsin2mWarwickmaidennexttime.Thisistougher,butheshouldhavemoretoofferinthissphereandisonetoconsider TFRHHHII BHA109

6 TREASURE PLANET (IRE)

(30)

41

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Beach of Falesa (IRE)

O Martin Broughton Racing Partners 2

11-0

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentyinFlatmaidensforDonnachaO’Brienduringthespringandconﬁrmedpromiseofhishurdlesdebutfourth atChepstowwhenboltingupatLudlowlastmonth.Likelytoprogressandhelooksausefuljuvenileinthemaking. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 ONLY ONE BLUE (IRE) (25) 12 D

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Missunited (IRE)

O Mr C. Noell III

B Mrs Vanessa Hutch

10-7

Tom Broughton J

Max Comley, Sutton Veny T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenonFlatforRichardHannonandmadeasuccessfulhurdledebutfornewconnectionsatSedgeﬁeld,withScarletMoonadisappointingthird. BackedthatupwhensecondatHerefordsince,butshearguablylacksthepotentialofsomeofthese,includingthere-opposingScarletMoon. TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Treasure Planet (IRE), 11-4 Edelak (IRE), 4-1 Bibe Mus (FR), 10-1 Scarlet Moon (GB), 22-1 Lord (GER), 28-1 Only One Blue (IRE), 33-1 Diamond Jim (IRE)

EDELAK’s dam is a half-sister to a winning hurdler and he is a fascinating recruit for the Dan Skelton yard, having shown plenty of ability on the Flat in Ireland this year, most recently landing a Galway maiden with a good deal of authority Bound to have been well-schooled ahead ofthis hurdles debut, Edelak shades preference ahead ofTreasure Planet, who did the job well at Ludlow on his second start in this sphere. Scarlet Moon also looks promising and merits respect, along with Bibe Mus.

and racing of

10YEAR ROLLOF HONOUR

2023 WINNER

TRAINER: VENETIA WILLIAMS

JOCKEY: LUCY TURNER

OWNER: DAVID & CAROL SHAW

The 2023 renewal produced a stirring performance as Chambard stormed to victory for Venetia Williams, relishing every yard of the gruelling heavy ground. Fresh from an eyecatching runner-up effort at the Cheltenham November Meeting, the seasoned chaser built on that promise in no uncertain terms, delivering a commanding display on his ﬁrst spin over these famous fences.

At home in the testing conditions, Chambard recaptured the spark that carried him to Kim Muir glory back in 2022. Lucy Turner kept him in the ﬁring line throughout, with her handy 5lb claim, as her mount jumped and travelled with purpose.

The decisive moment came at the 17th, where Chambard swept to the front. The veteran powered further and further clear, ultimately cantering home an emphatic 13-length winner Coko Beach, running off a lofty 162, stuck to his task admirably to claim second, holding offthe well-treated Percussion.

8⁄12

KEY CONTENDERS

MR VANGO

MrVango looks a rock-solid market leader and these fences shouldn’t trouble him on his ﬁrst spin over them.

A real force over staying trips last season, he signed off with a terriﬁc hat-trick, bagging the London National, the Peter Marsh, and the Midlands Grand National.

If he’s straight enough on return, he ought to take plenty of pegging back. Any rain would likely make him a stronger favourite.

HHHHH

WESTERNINTHEPARK

Soft or heavy ground would play right into Westerninthepark’s hooves, though he might not get conditions to suit this time

Still lightly raced at 3 miles, he shaped with plenty of intent on his reappearance at Carlisle, travelling strongly before running out of steam at the last. With that run under his belt, there’s every chance he’ll strip ﬁtter today.

HHHH

ICONIC HORSES

BILL BAXTER

Warren Greatrex’s Bill Baxter makes plenty of each-way appeal under Sam Twiston-Davies.

A cracking winner at the Punchestown Festival last term, he took a Listed 0–150 handicap right in the Irish’s own backyard.

ATopham hero over these fences in 2023, he’s already blown away the cobwebs with a hurdles run, and looks primed to give a bold account once again.

HHHH

MAHONS GLORY

Now a seasoned campaigner at 13, Mahons Glory may no longer have youth on his side, but his know-how around these unique fences is a major plus.

A game fourth in last month’s Grand Sefton, he jumped like an pro and seemed to relish bowling along in front. If deployed with the same positive tactics today, he looks a lively player once again. The Step up in trip could unlock further progress.

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (PenaltyValue £84195) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs GALIA DES LITEAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs EXCELLO LONGESTTRAVELLER: BIOLUMINESCENCE trained by G Cromwell & ROI MAGE trained by P Griffin, Ireland.

colours no horse

1 MR VANGO (IRE) (266) 13P/111- D 9 12-0

Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership

Jack Tudor J

Sara Bradstock, Wantage T

B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmartchaserlastterm,winningatSandownonreturnlastDecember,beforefollowingupwithagamesuccessinthePeterMarshatHaydock. Completedthehat-trickinthe41/4mMidlandsNationalwhenlastseeninMarchandappealsasthetypewhowilltaketotheseuniquefences. TFRHHHII BHA152

2 BIOLUMINESCENCE

(IRE)

(30) P/122P-3 7 11-9

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2chasewinneratLimericklastDecemberwhofollowedupwithgoodrunner-upeffortsinGrade3andListedcompany.Wasn’tknockedabout whenthirdonreturninamares’ListedcontestatClonmel,butshe’sonatough-lookingmarknowreturnedtohandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA147

3 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (224)

P/241P6- 9 11-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

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

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartstayingchaserwhoendeda2-yearlosingrunatUttoxeterinFebruary.Farfromdisgracedwhensixthof19inamajor Sandownhandicap(28.7f,goodtoﬁrm)onﬁnalrunoflastterm,butlooksvulnerablebackfroma7-monthbreak. TFRHHIII BHA144

4 TWIG (GB) (27) 2P000-1 D 10 11-5

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit Beau Morgan (5) J

O Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upoffthismarkintheUltimaatthe2024CheltenhamFestival.Largelybelowparlastterm,includingwhenoutwiththewashingintheGrand National,butdidatleastprovehiswellbeingwhenlandingasmall-ﬁeldveterans’handicaponreturnatSandown.Cheekpiecesreﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA143

5 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (30) 25U4-12 C

Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)

O Glassex Ltd

B Mary Fanning McCormack

9 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofamuch-reducedmarkwhenlandinga12-runnerListedhandicapchaseatPunchestown(24.5f,goodtosoft)inMay.Goodstarttothis seasonwhenrunner-upoverhurdlesatNewburyand,havinglandedtheTophamoverthesefencesinApril2023,hehastoentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA139

6 ROI

MAGE

(FR) (90) 1506-21 D

Br B g Poliglote - Royale Majesty (FR)

O Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont

B Mrs I. Garcon & Mr J. P. Garcon

13 11-0

James Reveley J

Patrick Griffin, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaListedCrossCountrychaseinFranceonlateststartinSeptember.Completedinthe2023and2024runningsoftheGrandNational,sohis abilitytonegotiatetheseobstaclesisnotindoubt,buthe’sattheveteranstagenowandothersmakemoreappealforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA138

7 WHITE RHINO (IRE) (28) 4/11UP-0 9 10-13

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

Craig Nichol J

O The Rhino Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Kenilworth House Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdlesandfurtherstepsforwardoverfenceslastwinter,landingbraceofhandicapsataround21fonﬁrst2starts.Endedthat campaignonadowner,butwasn’tseentobesteffectintheGrandSeftononreturnherelastmonthandmayyetresumehisprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA137

8 GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (34) 2054P-5 9 10-10

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFormdippedfollowinganencouragingreappearancesecondinlistedmares’eventatCarlislelastterm,pulledupintheMidlandsNationalwonbyMrVango onﬁnalrunofthatcampaign.Ontheupside,shehasslippedtoanattractivemarkandcompletedthiscoursewheneighthinthe2024National. TFRHHHII BHA134

TRIFECTA ROLLOVER

9 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (28) 112-224 C 9 10-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER)

Lee Edwards J

O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Mr Walter Connors Aerocom UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedtimewithPatrickNevilleoutofsorts,butwon2ofhis3startsfornewyardlasttermandhasstartedthiscampaignwell,too,mostrecentlyputting inagoodroundofjumpingoverthesefenceswhenfourthof17inthe21fGrandSefton.However,thistripwillprobablystretchhim. TFRHHIII BHA134

10 EXCELLO (FR) (28) 23040-3 6 10-9

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR)

James Bowen J

O Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Ecurie Sagara Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwholookedgoodwhenwinningasmall-ﬁeldgraduationchaseatAscotin2023/24.Winlesssince,buthasedgeddowntoaworkable markandnegotiatedtheseobstacleswithaplombwhenthirdonreturnintheGrandSefton.Solideach-wayclaimsoffjust1lbhigher TFRHHHII BHA133

11 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE)

(34) 12320-4 BF 7 10-6

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O The Box 8 Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dual-hurdleswinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartinthissphereatStratfordlastseason.Largelycreditableeffortsindefeatthereafter,includingwhen fourthof9onreturnatCarlisle(31/4m,goodtosoft),buttherewon’tbeanyhangingabouthereandhisstaminawillbeputtothetest. TFRHHHII BHA

12 VAL DANCER (IRE) (34) 33/112-0 D

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE)

8 10-6

Charlie Hammond J

O The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Charles Persse Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWScalednewheightslastterm,scoringonreturnatCarlislebeforewinningtheWelshNationalatChepstowRananothercrackerwhenthird(subsequently promotedtosecond)intheGrandNationalTrialatHaydock,buttrailedinlastof9onreturnthistimeroundbackatCarlisle. TFRHHIII BHA130

13 GABORIOT (FR) (28)

1363P-2

9 10-2

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR) Robert Dunne J

O Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnseatedrideronﬁrstexperienceoverthesefencesinthe2024Foxhunters’,buthewasthirdinthetheGrandSeftonlastNovemberandmovedup aplacingwhensecondinthisseason’srenewalofthatbighandicaplastmonth.Remainsonafairmarkup2lbandhe’samajorplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Mr Vango (IRE), 13-2 Gaboriot (FR), 7-1 Galia des Liteaux (FR), 8-1 White Rhino (IRE), 9-1 Bioluminescence (IRE), 10-1 Westerninthepark (IRE), 12-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), Excello (FR), 18-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 20-1 Val Dancer (IRE), 28-1 Twig (GB), 33-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 40-1 Roi Mage (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The Greenall/Guerriero yard saddle two strong contenders here in WHITE RHINO and Gaboriot.The latter fared muchthe best ofthem inthe Grand Sefton last month, butWhite Rhinowas always onthe back foot afterbeing hampered atthethird fence and is now4lb lowerintheweights. MrVangowas progressive last termandisgreatlyrespected,alongwithExcelloandGaliadesLiteaux,whileWesternintheparkshapedwell on return at Carlisle but a strongly-run race at this trip may stretch him.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHITE RHINO (IRE) 2.GABORIOT (FR) 3.MR VANGO (IRE)

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RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW

FANCYTHAT: O Murphy won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ACT OFAUTHORITY, BREWIN’UPASTORM and RAMBO T today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KEPLER’S LAW trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 187 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (588) 0/23210/- CD 12 12-0

Br B g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Longrove Stud Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartandlikeablehurdlerwhoshowedhimselftobeeverybitasgoodaseverwhenlandingthe4-runnerBallybinHurdlein gamestyleatFairyhouseinApril2024 Offsincenextstartandprobablyworthwatchingonreturnnowaged12. TFRHHIII BHA145

2 RAMBO T (IRE) (56) 2151-31 D 8 11-12

Br B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mpb Contractors Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gavin Dower

TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-owhoboastsagoodstrikerateandprovedhimselfbetterthaneverwhenwinning14-runnerhandicap hurdle(12/1)atChepstow(19.4f,goodtoﬁrm)56daysago 6lbhigherherebutshouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA143

3 CRACKING

RHAPSODY

(IRE) (20) 10101-0 6 11-7

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Jay Leahy

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-oenjoyedafine2024/25season,winning3timesincludingtheMorebattleatKelsoandScottishChampionHurdleonfinalstart atAyr(2m)inApril.PerhapsrustywhendownthefieldintheGreatwoodlasttimeandmarketmayprovebestguidehere. TFRHHHII BHA138

4 ACT OF AUTHORITY

(FR) (30) 14320-4 D 7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE)

Lewis Saunders (5) J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Franck A. McNulty Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerlastautumnandprovedasgoodaseverwhenrunner-upintheMartinPipe.Shapedasifretainingall abilitywhenfourthof11inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(24.3f,goodtosoft)30daysago Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA138

5 WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (217) 12121-3 CD 6 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Caroline George Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastseasonandmadehissecondstartinhandicapsawinningonewhentaking20-runnerraceatAintree(20f).Placedinanotherbig-ﬁeld handicapatPunchestownnexttime(despitelatemistake)andit’shardtoknowwherehisceilingliesreturningfrom7monthsoff TFRHHHHI BHA133

6 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (19) 342-132 10 10-11

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin6-runnerhandicaphurdleatBangorinMayandnotfaroffthatlevelwhenthirdfrom4lbhigheratNewtonAbbot 3weekslater.Careerbestwhenrunner-upatPlumpton(20.5f,good,16/1)19daysagoandisrespecteddespitehisadvancedyears. TFRHHHII BHA128

7 RUBBER BALL (GB) (20) 33110-0

5 10-10

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B Richard & Candy Mathias Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoprogressedwhencompletingasoftground-doubleinaNewburynoviceinFebruary.Outofdepthin Grade1nexttimeanddowntheﬁeldintheGreatwoodonhisreturn,soneedsstepupintriptogethimbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA127

8 KEPLER’S LAW (GB) (7) 3310-40 D

6 10-5

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Wee Orbit Jack Tudor J

O Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakeintoafairlyuseful2m4fhurdleswinnerforLauraMorganlastseason.Caughttheeyeunderapatientrideforhisnewyard whenfourthatBangoronreturnbutneverlookedlikebuildingonthatpromisewhendowntheﬁeldatNewburylastweek. TFRHHIII BHA122

9 BEAR MARKET (IRE) (22) 1/

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Dempsey (IRE)

O Mr G. B. Barlow

TobyWynne J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Frank Motherway Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeateninbumpersandgotbackontrackinaﬁrst-timetonguetiewhenwinninga17fAintreenoviceonﬁnalstartforNickyHendersoninMay. Gamewhenmakingwinningreturnin7-runnerhandicaphurdleatSouthwell(20.4f,soft)22daysagoandshouldbeinthemixagain. TFRHHHHI BHA119

10 SUNRAY SHADOW (GB) (30)

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Silver Spinner

O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate

1313-5

CD 6 10-2

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Stanley’s S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenlanding2m4fAintreemaidenhurdlelastOctoberWentoffatlongoddsandseeminglygivenaconsideratereappearance afteran11-monthabsencewhenﬁfthof13inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Thisshouldrevealmoreupintrip TFRHHHII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wellington Arch (GB), 9-2 Rambo T (IRE), 5-1 Bear Market (IRE), 13-2 Act of Authority (FR), 7-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 11-1 Rubber Ball (GB), 18-1 Kepler’s Law (GB), 22-1 Brewin’upastorm (IRE), Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Sunray Shadow (GB)

ACT OF AUTHORITY was runner-up at the Cheltenham Festival last season and made an encouraging return at Newbury last month, so gets the verdict over the hat-trick seeking Bear Market Recent Chepstow winner Rambo T and the returning Wellington Arch are also considered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACT

(FR) 2.BEAR MARKET (IRE) 3.RAMBO T (IRE)

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ALL RACES AFTER THIS PAGE TAKE PLACE AT SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE TODAY, FOR ALLAINTREE RACES PLEASE REFER TO EARLIER PAGES IN THE CARD.

SANDOWN PARK RUNNERS & RIDERS

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for novice four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £45000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012, 5th £1008. (PenaltyValue £25627.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 187 runners, 18%) runs HURRICANE PAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (9 wins from 18 runners, 50%) runs FRESH PERSPECTIVE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOBER GLORY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

1 FRESH PERSPECTIVE (GB) (21) 1/10-11 D 5 11-3

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Tea Blossom (Rail Link) Gavin Sheehan J

O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwho has enhanced his ﬁne startto his careerbylanding both hurdle startsthis autumn.Moretocomefromastablewhichcontinuesinexcellentform

2 SOLDIER REEVES (IRE) (20) 2-31 D 4 11-3

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Des Grech Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Phelim & Mary Sheridan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinapoint/bumperbeforemakingapromisingwinningstarttohishurdlecareerin2mCheltenham maiden3weeksago Usefulprospectforhistopstable.

3 HURRICANE PAT (IRE) (27) 2/2131-1 CD 5 11-0

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Pat McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerlastseason,includinghere,andmadeasuccessfulstarttohishurdlecareerinaC&D maiden4weeksago Didthatreadilyandoughttomakeaboldbidforathirdcoursesuccess. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 SHABALKO D’HERM (FR) (24) 12-11 D 5 11-0

Br B or Br g Balko (FR) - Shamaya Rosaires (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Tom Bellamy J

O Babbitt Racing

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Herminet Bottlegreen S TIMEFORMVIEWPointrecruitwhois2-2innovicehurdlesthisautumn.Anotherpromisingsortinthisline-up.

TFRHHHII BHA127

5 SOBER GLORY (IRE) (31) 1111-1 D 5 11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Milan’s Fingal (IRE) (Milan) Harry Cobden J

O Brocade Racing

B James Kinsella

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWonhissolestartinIrishpointsandshowedusefulformingoing3-3inbumperslastseason,includingalistedevent.Stretched hisunbeatenrecordto5withanimpressivehurdledebutatChepstowonreturntoactionlastmonth.Lookssmart. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) 5 10 7 Harry Skelton 4-6 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Sober Glory (IRE), 4-1 Fresh Perspective (GB), 5-1 Shabalko d’Herm (FR), 6-1 Soldier Reeves (IRE), 13-2 Hurricane Pat (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A fascinating clash between a handful of promising hurdlers. SOBER GLORY was impressive at Chepstow and gets the vote to remain unbeaten. Hurricane Pat is 2-3 at Sandown for a yard no stranger to success in this race so he’s put up for the forecast spot but a win for any of the 5 would come as no surprise.

forthreeyrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs JUSTA ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs CRAZIERTHANDAISY LONGESTTRAVELLER: MASKED DANCE trained by Mrs M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 144 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (IRE) (14) 224-1P5 D 7 12-0

Br B m Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) (Alﬂora (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Both Ways Partnership

B M. Sheehy

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedherthirdhurdlesuccessatCartmel(23/4m)inMay.PulleduponherchasingbowatKempton5monthslaterbut shapedasifbackinbetterformreturnedtohurdlesatAscotafortnightagountilthe3mtripstretchedherstamina. TFR BHA124

2 JUSTA ROSE (FR) (268) 1/1P- D 6 11-12

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) (Al Namix (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Jennifer Irish, Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwholookedausefulrecruittohurdlingwhenscoringabyawidemarginatTauntoninJanuaryFoundtheDawnRunattheCheltenham Festivalashocktothesystem8weekslaterbutretainspotentialwithhersightsloweredonreturn(hashadwindsurgery). TFR BHA122

3 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (29) 2161F-3 6 11-9

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholandedmares’maidenandnovicehurdlesaround2mlastseason.Madeacreditablereturntoactionafter windsurgerywhenthirdof11over18.5fatExeterlastmonth,shapingasifshe’llproveaseffectiveat21/2m+.Shortlisted. TFR BHA119

4 RING O ROSES

(GB) (353) 234U23- 7 11-7

Br Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Presenting Lisa (IRE) (Presenting) Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Liz Prowting Prowting Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Henry de Bromhead. Respectable third of 6 on Lingﬁeld stable debut last Decemberbutnotseensince.Awatchingbriefisthecallgiventhelengthofabsence. TFR BHA117

5 DRAMATIC ENCORE (IRE) (16) 2/4412-3 5 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lyrical Theatre (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Sean Bowen J

O The Dominae Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdle debut at Huntingdon in February. Tongue-tied, 9 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Crazierthandaisyon21fWarwickhandicapdebut/reappearance(goodtosoft)16daysago TFR BHA115

6 LOOKING AS YOU ARE (GB) (23) 3/6413-2 6 11-5

Br B m Passing Glance - Maybell (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Bryan Carver J

O Gumbrills Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B A Hales, Mr & Mrs J Fry, Mr D Fitzgerald Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdhurdlesuccesswhenshadingatightﬁnishin21fLudlowhandicapinFebruary.Betteredthatformwhen 61/2lengthssecondof6to WhiteNoiseinhandicapatMarketRasen(18.5f,goodtosoft)onreappearance23daysago Respectedfromanunchangedmark. TFR BHA115

7 MISS CYNTHIA (GB) (233) 2212P- 5 11-5

Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Best Friend (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) J

O Mrs Lindy OHare

hn Racing Pear

B John Pearce Racing Limited

NON-RUNNER

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayerontheFlatforSirMarkPrescottandsuccessfuloverhurdlesforLucyWadhamlastseason.Thesubjectofaveryinterestingstable changeaheadoffirstoutingfor7months.Tonguetiedfirsttime(hashadwindsurgery).Marketconfidencewouldlooksignificant. TFR BHA115

UsefulstayerontheFlatforSirMarkPres an successfuloverhur for cyWadhamlast Thesubjectof ve sting changeaheadoffirstoutingfo mon To firsttime(ha wind ).Marketconfidencewouldlooksignificant. changeaheadoffirstoutingfor7months.Tonguetiedfirstti (hashad rket nfi uldlook

8 CRAZIERTHANDAISY (GB) (16) 2213-01 6 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daisy de Sivola (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Nick & Bo Wilson

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasalargelyprogressiveproﬁle,makingasuccessfulreturntoactionin21fWarwickhandicap(goodtosoft) 16daysago Shapesasifshe’llstay3m.Considered. TFR BHA115

9 MASKED DANCE (FR) (50) 30P-225 D 7 11-3

Br Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR) (Sunday Break (JPN)) J

O Poplar Cottage Racing Club Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedgoodrunner-upeffortsinmares’handicapsataroundthistripatHuntingdonandAintreeduringthe spring.Backfrom5monthsoffwithacreditableﬁfthatUttoxeter7weeksago Oughttobecompetitive. TFR BHA113

10 NORTHERN

SYMPHONIE

(GB) (175) 5011-12 5 10-11

Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie (Cloudings (IRE)) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Talking Horses Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B R. J. & S. A. Carter Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickofsmall-ﬁeldhandicapwinsinthespringandevenbetterformwhensecondof3atUttoxeterin June,allforKeiranBurke.Returnsfrom6monthsoffunderthecareofanewtrainerThislooksmorecompetitive. TFR BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) 8 10 12 Chad Bament 9-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 2, 7.

Stewards Note:

JUSTAROSE: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly; never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Crazierthandaisy (GB), 4-1 Just A Rose (FR), 5-1 Looking As You Are (GB), 6-1 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 8-1 Dramatic Encore (IRE), 10-1 Northern Symphonie (GB), 14-1 Shantwopointﬁve (IRE), 28-1 Ring O Roses (GB)

Crazierthandaisy accounted for Dramatic Encore (third) when victorious by a length on her return to the fray at Warwick last month and could have more to come on just her fourth start in a handicap However, SUNSET MARQUESA shaped with promise when third over an extended 2m2f at Exeter and will appreciate this step back up in trip Off just a 2lb higher rating, she looks the way to go Just A Rose is another to watch out for.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) 2.CRAZIERTHANDAISY 3. JUSTA ROSE (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 2) (PERTEMPS

HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB

for four yrs old and upwards

RACE)

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs ABSOLUTELY DOYEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SUPREMELY WEST FANCYTHAT: P Hobbs & J White won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs KIKIJO today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: KIKIJO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

1 SUPREMELY WEST (IRE) (21) 3163-35 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr J. Fyffe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Padraig Barry JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulforDrRichardNewland&JamieInsole,winning3mHaydockhandicapinthemudlastDecemberEncouragingreappearance thirdforDanSkeltonatCheltenhaminOctoberbutnotinthesameformwhenﬁfthtoKikijothere3weeksago., TFR BHA138

2 CHASING FIRE (GB) (28) 0P03-12 C 8 11-12

Br B g Maxios - Kahara (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Betano S

Enhancedsuperbrecordfreshwhenlanding4-runner3mhandicapatPerthinSep mber

NON-RUNNER

secondof7toImposeToiover3mat tree6week r.One Murph secondof7toImposeToiover3matAintree6weekslater.On of2solidcontendersforOlly y.

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedsuperbrecordfreshwhenlanding4-runner3mhandicapatPerthinSeptember Betterformwhen secondof7toImposeToiover3matAintree6weekslater.Oneof2solidcontendersforOllyMurphy. TFR BHA136

3 GREEN BOOK (FR) (996) 50/6154//- CD 8 11-10

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa (Oratorio (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.A. Le Thenney Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonavaluableC&DhandicapinFebruaryof2022and2023butoffsinceﬁnishingfourthinthePertempsFinal atthe2023CheltenhamFestival.Awatchingbriefisthepercentagecallgiventhelengthofabsence. TFR BHA134

4 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (28) 1/2021-3 7 11-8

NON-RUNNER

Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) NON RUNNER J

O Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWCementedasolidstarttohishandicapcareerwitha3mAyrwininApril.CreditablethirdtoImposeToi(ChasingFireneckahead insecond)onAintreereappearance.Thetestinggroundconditionsthisafternoonshouldplaytoherstrengths. TFR BHA132

e Housek Ne Va insecond)onAintreereappearance.Thetestinggroundconditionsthis te yto strengths.

5 HITITI (FR) (30) P2625-0

8 11-6

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Harry Kimber J

O Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerbutranpoorlyonlastmonth’sreturntoactionatNewbury.Entitledtostripﬁtterwiththat behindhimbutothersarestillpreferred. TFR BHA130

6 KIKIJO (FR) (21) 5412-41

5 11-3

Br B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR) (Buck’s Boum (FR)) Callum Pritchard (3) J

O Richard Johnson Racing- KikiJo Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWChasewinnerover21/2mlastwinterandingoodformbackhurdlingthisautumn,buildingonAintreereappearancefourthtowinover3mat Cheltenham(soft)3weeksago,seeingitoutthoroughly Raised7lbbuthisunexposedproﬁleprovidesthehopeforevenbetter TFR BHA127

7 IKARAK (FR) (25) 1P152-1 D

7 11-3

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Thierry Cypres Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedacoupleof25fWarwickhandicapslasttermandenhancedhisﬁnestrike-ratefortheOllyMurphyyardwitha23fLingﬁeld successonreappearance25daysago,respondingwell.MaydobetteragainbutSeanBowenonstable’sotherrunner

8 LAVENDER HILL MOB (GB) (21) 41330-1

4 11-2

127

Br B g Expert Eye - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE)) Alex Chadwick (3) J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulperformerontheFlatthisyearbeforemakingasuccessfulreturntohurdlesin21fCheltenham handicap(soft)3weeksago 8lbhigherherebutretainshandicappingscopeonFlatformnowsteppingupintrip

ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) (14) 242-111 5 10-13

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Duffys Present (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Cobden J

O Ian Moore Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Kathleen Duff Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-3sincejoiningPaulNichollswhenseeingoff8rivalson3mAscothandicapdebut(soft)14daysago. Hitwithan8lbrisebutdiditreadilyandthereshouldbemoretocome.

TFR BHA123

10 TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE) (26) F4-4211 5 10-4

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jennies Jewel (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Freddie Keighley (7) J

O Mr Matthew Capp Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr A. N. McIntyre FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveform,easilylandingapairof21fKemptonhandicapsthisautumn.Thelongertripanddeeper groundnowareunknownsbuthe’salmostcertainlycapableofbetteragain.

TFR BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: HENRI THE SECOND (FR) 7 10 11 Freddie Gingell 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 8. Stewards Note: SUPREMELYWEST: Following its run on 15/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Absolutely Doyen (IRE), 9-2 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE), 11-2 Supremely West (IRE), 15-2 Kikijo (FR), 9-1 Ikarak (FR), Lavender Hill Mob (GB), 22-1 Green Book (FR), 50-1 Hititi (FR)

Perhaps best to focus on the progressive youngsters at the bottom of the weights. ABSOLUTELY DOYEN looked to relish the step up to 3m at Ascot and is selected to make it 4-4 since joining Paul Nicholls. Turndlightsdownlow has impressed when landing 2 Kempton handicaps over shorterand will be a majorthreat ifhis stamina holds faced with a much stiffer test now Last month’s Cheltenham scorer Kikijo completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) 2.TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE) 3.KIKIJO (FR)

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THEBETFAIRHENRYVIIINOVICES’CHASE

The Henry VIII chase has a ﬁne record for producing stars of the future. This two mile chase has been graced in the past by many a superstar, not least Altior in 2016, with the race forming part of his record-beating run of Grade 1 wins. He would also later go on to win the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, today’s feature, and that has become a common theme in recent years. The 2021 winner, Edwardstone, followed the same path in winning the Henry VIII followed by the Betfair Tingle Creek in 2022 and history repeated itself with Jonbon landing the spoils in today’s feature two years ago. L’EAU DU SUD looks every bit as good as some of the former winners and will be hoping to follow in their footsteps in winning the Betfair Tingle Creek today.

for novice fouryrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470 (PenaltyValue £56950)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs BE AWARE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs BE AWARE

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs LULAMBA today. D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2024 The stable runs BE AWARE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LUMP SUM trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 147 miles.

1 ALNILAM (FR) (43) 2125-11 6 11-7

Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhandicaphurdlerlastseasonbuthasalreadyimprovedonthatin2startsinthissphere,followinguphissuccessfulUttoxeter chasedebutwithaconvincingvictoryatCheltenham(15.9f)inOctoberThisistougherbutheremainsopentoimprovement.

2 BE AWARE (FR) (21) 2300-12

145

6 11-7

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) (Kendor (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwholandedhandicapatStratfordondebutoverfencesinOctoberandtookhisformupanotch whensecondof6inGrade2chaseatCheltenham(15.9f,soft)21daysago Lookssuretogowellagain. TFR BHA147

3 LUMP SUM (FR) (36) 12420-1 D

7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) DylanJohnston J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartperformerlastseason,baggingWelshChampionHurdlebeforemakingtheframeinFightingFifth,WilliamHillHurdlethereafter.Created aﬁneimpressionwhentakingminoreventchaseatUttoxeter(16f,soft)ondebutoverfences36daysagoandlikelyhasmoretoofferyet. TFR BHA146

4 LULAMBA (FR) (19) 112-11

4 11-1

Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR) (Vision d’Etat (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Thierry Cypres Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWOneoftheleadingjuvenilehurdlerslastseason,justedgedoutintheTriumphatCheltenhambeforemakingamendsinGrade1atPunchestowninMay. MadeﬁnestartoverlargerobstacleswithcomfortablevictoryatExeter(17.5f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandhis4-y-oallowanceisabigplus. TFR BHA153

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 6 11 7 Harry Skelton 10-11 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Hood worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Lulamba (FR), 9-2 Be Aware (FR), 5-1 Lump Sum (FR), 9-1 Alnilam (FR)

LULAMBA was much the best of these over timber and made a sound start in this discipline at Exeter last month. There should be plenty more to come and he is clearly the one to beat. Be Aware upped his game when second at Cheltenham and gets the forecast vote TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LULAMBA (FR) 2.BE AWARE (FR) 3.LUMP SUM (FR)

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Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs AFADIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs HONKYTONK HIGHWAY AND KATEIRA AND KNICKERBOCKERGLORY LONGESTTRAVELLER: L’ASTROBOY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

1 KATEIRA (GB) (14) 3152-14 D 8 12-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) HarryAtkins (7) J

O Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomadethemostofgoodopportunity(solerivalamiss)whenwinning2-runnerlistedMares’HurdleatWetherby(16f,good)onreturn lastmonth.Unabletogetcompetitivewhenfourthof8inGrade2AscotHurdle3weekslaterandnowrevertstohandicapcompany. TFR BHA145

2 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (230) 5P/1354- CD 9 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Harry Skelton J

O S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedﬁnerecordwhenfreshbymakingallinthiscorrespondingeventlastseason.Solidformoffcareer-highmarksubsequently,latestwhen apatientlyriddenfourthintheSussexChampionHurdle.Eased1lbandlooksthepickoftheSkeltontriomakinghisreappearance. TFR BHA138

3 GOSHEN (FR) (224) 1/P3530- CD 9 11-6

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Steven Packham Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Toulorge KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAverysmarthurdlerathisbest.OpenedchaseaccountatExeterinspring2024andnotdiscreditedbackchasingwhenthirdtoHoeJoly Smokein3mhandicaphereinMarch.Foundbet365GoldCuptoocompetitivethefollowingmonthandreturnsbackovertimber. TFR BHA137

4 METIER (IRE) (28) 410/PP/0/- CD 9 11-2

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Bryan Carver J

O Mr G. C. Stevens Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Knockainey Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterknownasaFlatperformerthesedaysandbutit’shardtoknowhowmuchabilityremainsjudgedonboth2025outings,shapingasiftherunwas neededinNovemberhandicapatDoncaster4weeksago Backhurdlingfortheﬁrsttimesincespring2024andbesttolookelsewhere. TFR BHA133

5 GLYNN BRAE (IRE) (27) 62115-1 C D

5 11-2

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) (Presenting) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProliﬁcoverhurdleslastseasonandpickedupfromwherehe’dleftofftorecordvictorynumber4in6-runnerhandicaphurdlehere(19.8f,good)last month,showingawillingattitudetogetbackupafteranuntidyjumpatthelastlookedtohavecosthim.5lbrisefairsoshortlisted. TFR BHA133

6 L’ASTROBOY (GER) (993) 1/122//- D 8 11-1

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - La Martina (GER) (Seattle Dancer (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Chr Holshbach Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingstarttocareerwhenwinningFfosLasbumper/maidenhurdlein2022beforetakinghisformupanotchwhenrunner-upinGrade1Tolworth here.Unabletocapitaliseonamarkeddropingradeinspring2023andhasclearlyhadseveralissuestonothavebeenseensince. TFR BHA132

7 GO DANTE (GB) (24) 0P001-6 CD 9 10-13

Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Deﬁnite Article) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwhenlanding17-runnerImperialCup(Handicap)overC&DforasecondyearrunninginMarch,sustainingrunwelltoleadclose home.FoundtesttoomuchonreturnatBangorlastmonthsohewarrantsconsiderablerespectbackherewitharununderhisbelt. TFR BHA130

8 HONKYTONK HIGHWAY(IRE) (24) 10/212-P CD 6 10-11

Br B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Godfrey Greene Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinnerwhodidn’tneedtoimproveonheropeningeffortoverhurdleswhenmakingallinC&DListedeventonthiscardlastyear.Muchimproved whennarrowlydeniedinavaluablenoviceatWindsorthefollowingmonthbutranashockeronreturn/handicapdebutatBangorrecently

AFADIL (FR) (35) 6230P-0 D 6 10-3

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinImperialCupoverC&Dlastspringbutit’snow13runssincehislastwinandheshapedasifneedingtherunonreturnatAscot5weeksago (hadanotherbreathingoperationduringabsence).Handicapperdropshimanothercoupleandnosurprisetoseeanimprovedeffort. TFR BHA120

10 DANCE

AND

GLANCE

(GB) (35) 312-524 D 5 10-2

Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse (Kayf Tara) J

O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S

NON-RUNNER

Langstaffgeegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWDual2mhurdleswinnerlasttermwhoreappearedwithagoodsecondatNewtonAbbotinOctoberAskedanotherbigquestionfromfarbackinaspeed-favouringracewhenfourthatAscot(15.7f)5weeksagoanditlooksamatteroftimebeforehegetshisheadbackinfront.(3lboutofweightshere). TFR BHA116

Dual2mhurdleswinnerlasttermwhoreappearedwithagood ondatNewtonAbbotinOctoberAskedanother questionfrom rbackinvouringracewhenfourthatAscot(15.7f)5weeksagoanditlooksamatt oftimebefore gets back front.(3lbout ights e).

11 LUCKY ONE (FR) (15) 6-40036 D 10 10-2

Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) (Vettori (IRE)) Roisin Leech (7) J

O The Has Been’s Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form, running a good race when third at Newton Abbot on return but ﬁnishing well held at Chepstowjustoverafortnightago.Facesaverystifftaskfromwelloutoftheweights. TFR BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: KNICKERBOCKERGLORY(IRE) 8 10 10 Harry Skelton 13-8 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), 4-1 Glynn Brae (IRE), 7-1 Go Dante (GB), 9-1 Afadil (FR), 11-1 Kateira (GB), 16-1 Goshen (FR), Metier (IRE), Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 40-1 L’Astroboy (GER), 80-1 Lucky One (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for KNICKERBOCKERGLORY, who bolted up in this on return last year and Dan Skelton’s charge can enhance an already superb record fresh. His main threat may emerge from Go Dante, who made it back-to-back Imperial Cups over C&D in the spring and should be spot on with his reappearance under his belt. 5-y-o Glynn Brae looks best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) 2.GO DANTE 3.GLYNN BRAE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

British racing has reduced the number of horses that fall by a third and fatalities to 0.25% of 90,000 yearly runners.

THEBETFAIRTINGLECREEK

One of the stand-out two mile chases of the season, the Betfair Tingle Creek attracts the best of the best. First run in 1969 as the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, the race has been graced by some of the true greats in its deep history. Desert Orchid is a name that jumps out on any roll of honour and won the race back in 1988 under Simon Sherwood. 11 years later the races’ most successful horse, Flagship Uberalles won the ﬁrst of this three consecutive victories, spanning 1999-2001. Paul Nicholls won six renewals on the bounce from 2005-2010 with Kauto Star, Master Minded and Twist Magic sharing two wins a piece. Paul Nicholls himself is the race’s leading trainer with a remarkable 12 wins in total. Fast forwarding to more recent times and the list of illustrious names doesn’t stop, with Sprinter Sacre (2012), Sire De Grugy (2013 & 2015), Altior (2018) and dual winner Jonbon (2023&24) all etching their names into history. Today Jonbon goes in search of a historic third consecutive victory. TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £175,000 £96,662 TO THE WINNER

Last year’s renewal of the Betfair Tingle Creek went the way of Jonbon and Nicky Henderson for a second successive time. Sent off 8/13F, Nico de

was sent up

challenge the early pace setter Quilixios, with the pair going stride for stride as they made their way down the back straight. At the railyway fences, Jonbon jumped his way into a marginal lead. Quilixios tried to go

was

TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £175000

Owners Prize Money 1st £76265, 2nd £31308, 3rd £15663, 4th £7823, 5th £3920 (PenaltyValue £99662.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs L’EAU DU SUD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs IL ETAITTEMPS

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs JONBON today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: IL ETAITTEMPS trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (14) F4/2F4-P 10 11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Bryan Carver J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Prone to mistakes over fences but he’s established as a smart sort, winning back-to-back Ascot handicapsin2023/24.Lightlyracedinrecenttimesanddoesn’tlookuptothislevel.

2 IL ETAITTEMPS (FR) (30) 131/11-1 CD 7 11-10

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Une des Sources (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) P. Townend J

O Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr E. Clayeux & S.C. Ecurie Couderc

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesinGrade1companyandthirdintheArkleasanovicebuttookhisformupanothernotchwhenloweringthecoloursofJonbonintheCelebration ChaseoverC&DinApril.Completedasimpletaskineffortlessfashiononreappearance(20.8f)andthatwillhaveteedhimupnicely TFR BHA169

3 JONBON (FR) (22) 11212-2 CD BF 9 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotﬁ Kohli

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classandconsistentchaserwhowinthisraceforthefourthtimeayearago.Unliketheprevious2campaigns,though,hedidn’twintheShloerChase onreappearanceatCheltenham(heavy)andwhilehe’llcomeonforthat,IlEtaitTempsbeathimoverC&DinApril.Cheekpiecesnowon TFR BHA167

4 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (22) 11143-1 CD 7 11-10

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O MasonHogarthFergusonHalesThelateJHales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakehismarkoverfenceslasttermandcompletedafour-timerinGrade2KingmakeratWarwickinFebruary.Formlevelledoffin Gradedcompanyafterbuthemadeasparklingstarttohissecondseasonchasingwhena15-lengthwinneroftheSchloerChase. TFR BHA163

5 LIBBERTY HUNTER

(GB) (22) 23/12F-U 9 11-10

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella (Lahib (USA))

Harry Cobden J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhoscoredatCheltenhamonhisreturnlasttermandwasrunningwellwhenfalling3outinQueenMotherChampionChase. Fencesagaingotinhiswayonreappearance,onthebackfootafteranearlymistakeandunseatedridersixthintheSchloerChase. TFR BHA151

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: JONBON (FR) 8 11 10 Nico de Boinville 8-13 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Il Etait Temps (FR), 7-2 Jonbon (FR), L’Eau du Sud (FR), 33-1 Libberty Hunter (GB), 80-1 Boothill (IRE)

A most intriguing renewal with IL ETAIT TEMPS taken to cement his position at the top of the 2m chase tree withApril’s C&D beating ofJonbon just aboutthe best form on offer The Henderson inmate has lost some of his lustre in recent times but cheekpieces are on and sure to strip ﬁtter for Cheltenham and away from heavy ground, he may be up to reversing Scholer Chase form with L’eau du Sud, who was hard ﬁt for that assignment.

RACE RESULTS

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IL ETAITTEMPS (FR) 2.JONBON (FR) 3.L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

LONDON

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 187 runners, 18%) runs INVINCIBLE NAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs ASK BREWSTER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: O’CONNELL trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.

1 TANGANYIKA (FR) (20) 54112-5 7 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingsortwasprogressivelastseason,scoringover3matMarketRasenandCarlislebeforesigningoffwithanexcellentsecondof16inMidlands NationalatUttoxeterinMarch.ShapedwellonreturnatCheltenhamlastmonthandshouldimprove,forallhisyardareyettohittopgear

2 O’CONNELL (IRE) (34) 01112-3 C

140

9 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchachaserontheuplastseason,strongattheﬁnishwhenlandingahat-trickatthiscourse(24.2f,heavy)priortochasinghomeaspeedierrival onbettergroundintheEiderCaughttheeyewhenastaying-onthirdonreappearancelastmonthandlookstailor-madeforthisrace

3 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (56) 0P511-1

Br B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE) (Mahler)

O Midlands Quintet

132

6 11-3

Harry Cobden J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B John O’Mahony Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithback-to-backwins(latterlyover3m4fatCheltenham)andcontinuedhisprogressionwithsuccessina3mChepstowhandicap onreappearanceinOctoberThrivingandtherecouldbemoretocomesteppingbackupintripwithHarryCobdenaboardﬁrsttime TFR BHA129

4 HUNG JURY (IRE) (21) 56-1401

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) (Dilshaan)

O Martin Keighley Racing Club

10 11-2

Sean Bowen J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B William Flood FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWNoviceimprovedtolandabig-ﬁeldhunteratCheltenham(32.4f)inMayandgotbackontheupwhensuccessfulina3m1famateurriders’handicapatCheltenham lastmonth,lookinganout-and-outstayer.PartneredbyChampionJockeyforﬁrsttimeandsuretoappreciatethestepbackupintrip TFR BHA128

5 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (27) 5211P-1 C 7 10-12

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinback-to-backstayinghandicapsatPlumptonlastwinterbutjumpedpoorlywhenpulledupintheMidlandsnational.Madeawinningreturn ina3-runner21/2mhandicapherelastmonthandwillbesuitedthereturntoalongertrip Shouldbecompetitiveifhejumpsaswellhere. TFR BHA124

6 JUPITER ALLEN (FR) (29) 14P10-4 BF 6 10-10

Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bienvenue Allen (FR) (Network (GER)) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Ron Watts Chester Williams, South Molton T

B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthanevenwhengamewinneratTaunton(23f)inFebruarybutunabletodominatewhenwellbeatenintheNationalHuntchaseatCheltenham(29f). ShapedbetterthantheresultoncomebackatExeterandnosurprisetoseehiminthemixwitharununderhisbelt.Engaged3.05ExeterFriday. TFR BHA122

7 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (19) 06312-3

7 10-6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic) Brendan Powell J

O J P Romans & Nick Case Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Distillery Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedinﬁrst-timeblinkerswhenoffthemarkonsecondchasestartatNewbury(23.4f)andbackedthatupwhenrunner-upinabetterraceoversameC&D inMarch.EncouragingthirdoveraninadequatetestatExeteroncomebackandhe’sunexposedonﬁrststartovermarathontrip Notdismissed. TFR BHA118

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: MR VANGO (IRE) 8 11 6 Nico de Boinville 3-1 (Sara Bradstock) 10 ran Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 O’Connell (IRE), 7-2 Tanganyika (FR), Ask Brewster (IRE), 8-1 Invincible Nao (FR), 10-1 Hung Jury (IRE), 12-1 Jupiter Allen (FR), Rivers Corner (GB)

25/26

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 11.48 - THE DAILY BET BOOSTS AT WILLIAM HILL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9105 to the winning horse The second to receive £4186, and the third £2093. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 1st and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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 WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, theywill present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 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 25th April, 2026. 14 entries at £87. - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£6956; Second £3477; Third £1740 (PenaltyValue £9105.25) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.24 - THE WILLIAM HILL EACH WAY EXTRA NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the ﬁfth £530 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £87 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 16 entries, 1 at £17 and 15 at £87. - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 12.58 - THE WILLIAM HILL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the ﬁfth £606. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 14 entries, 7 at £20 and 7 at £100 - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£8078; Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL RACING WINNINGS BOOST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18004 to the winning horse The second to receive £8277, the third £4140, the fourth £2068, the fifth £1036, the sixth £514 and the seventh £259 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries, at £175. - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13748; Second £6874; Third £3437; Fourth £1719; Fifth £858; Sixth £431; Seventh £214. (PenaltyValue £18004)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.05 - THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED WIRRAL JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £22508 to the winning horse The second to receive £8480, the third £4244, the fourth £2120, the ﬁfth £1064, the sixth £532 and the seventh £264. for juvenile three yrs old. Enter by noon, December 1st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 8 entries at £200 - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17216; Second £7096; Third £3548; Fourth £1776; Fifth £888; Sixth £444; Seventh £220 (PenaltyValue £22508) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 2.40 - THE WILLIAM HILL HALF A MILL BECHER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84195 to the winning horse The second to receive £31665, the third £15825, the fourth £7905, the fifth £3975, the sixth £1980, the seventh £1020, the eighth £540, the ninth £300 and the tenth £150 for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 11th and pay £250 stake, Confirm by noon, December 1st and pay £500, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 16th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) To be ridden by Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys who, before the Confirmation stage, have ridden not less than 15 winners in steeple chases or hurdle races under the Rules of Racing and/or the Rules of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and ridden not less than 10 of these winners in steeple chases.. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 30 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R31 and R32. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk) The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authoritywill modifythe Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves forthis race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race All entries in this race will have their suitability assessed bythe Grand National Review Panel and if necessary, The British Horseracing Authority may exercise its powers under Rule (I)2 to refuse to allow a horse duly entered to run when it has reason to be concerned about the horse’s suitability for the race All runners must be presented to the BHA Veterinary Officers for a pre-race veterinary inspection and must pass the inspection. Any horse considered unfit to run will be withdrawn by order of the Stewards of the Meeting under Rule (H)7.4. Horses may be presented on the morning of racing as advised. Subject to the discretion of the Stewards, any horse which is not presented for a veterinary inspection by the advised time will not be permitted to run under Rule (H)7.4. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 35 entries, 16 at £250, 19 at £750 - Closed November 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64440; Second £26520; Third £13260; Fourth £6630; Fifth £3315; Sixth £1650; Seventh £840; Eighth £405; Ninth £210; Tenth £105. (Penalty Value £84195) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.15 - THE NEW WILLIAM HILL RACING BET BUILDER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the ﬁfth £897 and the sixth £447. for four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 14 entries, 2 at £30 and 12 at £150 - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (PenaltyValue £15609) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.