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JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES
NORTH WEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Regional Director - North West
Dickon White
Clerk of the Course & Head of Racing – Aintree
Sulekha Varma
Clerk of the Course & Head of Racing - Haydock Park
Daniel Cooper
General Manager - Haydock Park
Simon Tonge
Regional Head of Marketing
James Rennard
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Regional Head of Operations
Stephen Mansfield
Regional General Manager –Catering
Lee Dennan
Head of Commercial -
North-West
Claire Leonard
Partnerships Account Manager
Liz Jacob
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Ticketing & Customer Relations Manager
Morgan Hodgkiss
Estates Manager
Stephen Fyles
Chairman
Julian Taylor
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Dickon White
Stewards
Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)
Caroline Tellwright (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Michael Eyre, Nathan Green, Lyndsay Glynn, Lawrence Jordan, Louise Moore Starters
Stuart Turner, Seamus O’Neill
Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Michael Roberts
Veterinary Officers
John Burgess, Mark Tabachnik
Veterinary Surgeons
Paddy Macandrew (SRVS),
Jim Tipp, Alasdair Topp Medical Officers
Dr John Murray (SRMO), Dr John Edwards, Dr Emily Hill, Dr Tristan Elkin Nurse
Karen Bailey
Physio
Laura Newton
NWAS
David McIntyre Farriers
Barry Oldman, Joe McClurg
Horse Ambulance
Nick Jones
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Amy Fairclough, Lisa Cook, Melanie Swarbrick, Michelle Maughan, Hannah Carnall Commentator
Simon Holt
Raceday Presenter
Gordon Brown
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
FIRST RACE
12:40PM The Butterworth Spengler Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 3m 149y 16-17
SECOND RACE
1:15pm The Stream Champions: Full Gallop On ITVX Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 176y 20-21
THIRD RACE
1:50pm The William Hill Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans’ Handicap Chase - 3m 210y 24-25
FOURTH RACE
2:20pm The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 28-29
FIFTH RACE
2:55pm The William Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) - 2m 3f 200y 34-35
SIXTH RACE
3:30pm The William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 4f 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
4:05pm The Racing TV Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race - 2m 209y 42-43
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.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Shetland Pony Flat Series
The Shetland Pony Grand National is an organisation that raises money each year for a nominated charity. This year we will be raising money for the Bob Champion Cancer Trust.
1:
Pony:BeeftubFelix
Jockey:ImogenGoddard
Owner:MrsHGoddard
Trainer:MrJGoddard
Hasagoodturnoffoot,likelytofinish strongly
2:
Pony:BriarSmokeyJoe
Jockey:OliviaEglise
Owner:MrsGNicholls
Trainer:MsSEglise
Consistentperformer,alwaysgivesbest effort.
3:
Pony:BriarTrojan
Jockey:PercyJohnson
Owner:MrRHands
Trainer:MsJDines
Reliabletype;couldchallengeif conditionssuit.
4:
Pony:BrynleyMajestic
Jockey:MiaWestgate
Owner:MsKWestgate
Trainer:MsKWestgate
Promisingyoungster,stilllearningthe game.
5:
Pony:CranfordFantastic
Jockey:CharlotteWarner
Owner:MrsMShepherd
Trainer:MrsMShepherd
Ranastrongracelasttime;consistent performer
6:
Pony:CranfordFireman
Jockey:FreyaMaguire
Owner:MrsNMcGrath
Trainer:MrJMaguire
7:
Pony:ShelcroftCloudy Jockey:OwenParker
Owner:MsCWhite
Trainer:MrSParker
Hasshownflashesofform;onetowatch.
8:
Pony:StepleyTaurus Jockey:PoppyWillis Owner:MsTPitman
Trainer:MsTPitman Battledbravelylasttime;definite each-wayclaims.
9:
Pony:StepleyThistle Jockey:GabriellaFisher
Owner:MrsSFisher Trainer:MrsSFisher Improvingsort,shouldbeinthemixagain.
10:
Pony:StowVidal Jockey:HettieCornthwaite Owner:MsSLambert Trainer:MsSLambert Trainingwellathome;expectedtobein themix.
11:
Pony:TangiesRubyRocket Jockey:TedTwiston-Davies
Owner:MrsAGuest
Trainer:MrsVTwiston-Davies
Eye-catchinginrecentruns;onetowatch.
Quickoffthestart,onetokeepaneyeon.
12:
Pony:UlverscroftHarvestBlue Jockey:HollySmith
Owner:MrsKSmith Trainer:MrsKSmith Fastfromtheoff,likelytosetthepace.
Pony
1 Avalon Dancer Chloe Fox Pitt 12
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs mare
Height: 137.5 Form: 1,1,1,1,1,1
Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Chestnut
Colours: Navy Blue, Yellow Single Cross Belt, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap
2 Mysterious Lady Nell Greatrex 13
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs mare
Height: 138 Form: 2,1,1,1,2,1
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay
Colours: Beige, Maroon Quartered, Beige Sleeves, Maroon Hooped, Beige Cap, Maroon Star
3 Stretcholt Carousel Harriet Scriven 14
Min Weight: 8st 11lbs mare
Pony Age: 2015 Colour: Bay Height: 136 Form: 2,4,2,1,2,2
Colours: Lilac, Purple Star, Purple Sleeves, Lilac Stars, Purple Cap, Lilac Stars
4 Laybalands Captain Scarlet Henry Graham 13
Min Weight: 8st 7lbs gelding
Height: 137 Form: 4,2,4,5,1
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay
Colours: Royal Blue, Pink Disc, Maroon Sleeves, Royal Blue Stars, Navy Blue Cap, Pink Spots
5 Dance Alone Tom Devereux 13
Min Weight: 7st 13lbs gelding
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Gray Height: 138 Form: 3,2,2,3,2,1,3,3
Colours: Yellow, Purple Chevrons, Yellow Sleeves, Purple Armlet, Emerald Green Cap
6 The Wicker Man Molly Mansell 13
Min Weight: 7st 10lbs gelding
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay Height: 135 Form: 8,3,5,2
Colours: Pink, Black Seams, Pink Sleeves, Black Seams, Pink Cap, Black Hooped
7 Brooks Spring Roxy Moore 12
Min Weight: 7st 2lbs mare
Pony Age: 2013 Colour: Bay Height: 134 Form: 2,3,3,2,3,4,3,7,6
Colours: Beige, Purple Hoops, Beige Sleeves, Purple Armlet, White Cap, Purple Tassel
1 She’s A Corker Freddie Robson 16
Min Weight: 10st 11lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 1,1,1,1,1
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay
Colours: Yellow, Navy Blue quartered, Yellow Sleeves, Navy Blue Striped, Yellow Cap, Navy Blue Quartered
2 Sweet Little Mystery Lowan Cruise Mills 15
Min Weight: 10st 8lbs gelding
Height: 148 Form: 1,1,2
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay
Colours: Royal Blue, White Stars, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap, Red Star
3 Annie R U Ok Harry Vigors 16
Min Weight: 10st 3lbs mare
Height: 148 Form: 5,1,4,1,3,4,7
Pony Age: 2015 Colour: Bay
Colours: Light Green, White Sleeves, White Cap
4 Grey Crow II Valentina Botti 15
Min Weight: 10st 3lbs gelding
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 9,3,5,1,1,2,6
Colours: Navy Blue, Yellow Star, Navy Blue Sleeves, Red Armlet, Navy Blue Cap
5 Princess Azra Hamish McGregor 14
Min Weight: 10st mare
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: 4,2,10,3,2,2,6
Colours: Navy Blue, Orange Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves, Orange Armlet, Navy Blue Cap
6 Steal My Girl Myla Coppins 16
Min Weight: 10st mare
Pony Age: 2014 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 3,2,2,2,2,4,7
Colours: Red, White Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, White Spots, Royal Blue Cap
7 Safinas Silverpoet Dewi John Haddock 16
Min Weight: 9st 9lbs mare
Pony Age: 2019 Colour: Bay Height: 148 Form: 8,3,8,2,9,4,9,6,2
Colours: Red, Light Blue Triple Diamond, Red Sleeves, Light Blue Diablo, Red Cap, Light Blue Diamonds
8 Here We Go Now Ella Rudland
Min Weight: 9st 7lbs mare
16
Pony Age: 2016 Colour: Gray
Height: 147.3 Form: 6,1,6,4,7,1,7,5
Colours: Yellow, Purple Check, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 Holly Dove Oscar Cairns 15
Min Weight: 8st 12lbs mare
Height: 147 Form: 2,7,8,4,1
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay
Colours: Beige, Red Braces, Beige Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap
10 Bohemian Belle Lola Moore 14
Min Weight: 8st 11lbs mare
Pony Age: 2020 Colour: Bay Height: 147 Form: 6,5,1,1,4,3,4
Colours: Purple, Purple Sleeves, Grey Stars, Purple Cap, Grey Star
11 Madame Mimi Grace Williams 17
Min Weight: 8st 7lbs mare
Pony Age: 2012 Colour: Bay Height: 147.8 Form: 5,8,1,4,4,2,8
Colours: Navy Blue, Pink Quartered, Navy Blue Sleeves, Pink Check, Pink Cap
12 Scenic Snow Tallulah Edmunds 15
Min Weight: 8st mare
Pony Age: 2018 Colour: Bay
Height: 147.5 Form: 4,11,3,2,3,2,4
Colours: Gold, Black Star, Black Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Cap, Gold Stars
Cream of the British NH Foal Crop
TheButterworthSpenglerConditional Jockeys’HandicapHurdleRace(Class3) (ChallengerStayers’HurdleSeriesQualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £19000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7674, 2nd £3836, 3rd £1919, 4th £960, 5th £479 (PenaltyValue £10033.90)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs M Rowley (8 wins from 24 runners, 33%) runs MY BOBBY DAZZLER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs DOC MCCOY
FANCYTHAT: J & A O’Neill won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs ICARE ALLEN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: KIKIJO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 233 miles.
1 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (163) 16000-6 C 8 12-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima
Bradley Harris (3) J
O Royal Arch Racing PP & Gary Campbell Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Kingsley Park Ltd
Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerover21/2mforHarrietDickininspring2024andaddedtotallyatKempton(21f)forOllyMurphylastNovemberLastof6in21/2m handicapherewhenlastseeninMayandhasrejoinedHarryDickinaheadofthisreturn.Belowparonpreviousattemptover3m.
2 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (25) 112021 7 12-0
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE)
O League Of Nations
BHA127
Isabelle Ryder (6) J
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Donie O’Brien BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWFourthwinsinceAprilwhenseeingoff4rivalsatWarwick(21f)25daysago.A7lbriseshouldn’tprevent anotherprominentshowingwithhisyardinexcellentform. TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 POUNDING POET (IRE) (62) 63-3012 9 11-12
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pestal And Mortar (IRE)
Cameron Iles (3) J
O HFT Limted and P J King and Son Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr David McHugh Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlosingsequencedatingbackto2022in6-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23f,good)inJulyandevenbetter formwhensecondatCartmel(25f)inAugust.Gotanother3lbnudgebuthastoberespectedinhiscurrentmood. TFRHHHII BHA125
4 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (45) 0-26014
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR)
7 11-12
Benjamin Macey (6) J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBothwinsinBritainatUttoxeter,latterlya21/2mhandicapunderBenjaminMaceyinJuly.Goodfourth of10backtheresince.Justaseffectivearound3m. TFRHHHII BHA125
5
LIHYAN
(IRE) (119) 02-0130 D
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Elle Est Milan (IRE)
7 11-11
William Maggs J
O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr S. Gorman Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timewinneroverhurdlesforcurrentconnections,thelatestatHuntingdon(25f)inMay.Givenabreaksincefinishing arespectableseventhof14atUttoxeter(23f)inJune.Only1lbabovethemarkhedefiedatHuntingdon. TFRHHHII BHA124
6 ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (30) 52P-152
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)
8 11-7
Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Andy Peake Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from 5 months off (had wind surgery) to win at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retainedsince)inJune.Goodsecondof9backatWorcesterlastmonth.Anotherwhohastoentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA120
7 THE JAM MAN (IRE) (15) 33/3-600 D 12 11-7
Br Br g Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (USA) Ned Fox J
O Mr T. Murray Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Leo O’Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timeusefuldual-purposeperformerbuthasofferedlittlein3handicaphurdlessincereturningfrom alongabsenceforRyanPotter.Couldonlyconsiderifbacked. TFRHHIII BHA120
8 KIKIJO (FR) (219) 1/5412- 5 11-6
Br B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR)
Callum Pritchard J
O Richard Johnson Racing- KikiJo Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinninghurdlerwhogotoffthemarkonhischasingatNewbury(21/2m,soft)inFebruary.Betteredthanformwhensecondof6in22.5fhandicap thereinMarch.Revertstohurdlingonreturnandcanlikelydobetteragainthisseason,particularlyaround3m.Bigplayeriffullyprimed. TFRHHHHI BHA119
9
LIPA
K (IRE) (21) 6-21613
Br B g Mamool (IRE) - Triennial (IRE)
7 11-5
Ben Smith (6) J
O Cottrell, Conway & Cottrell Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Liam McKeogh Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Two Bangor wins (2 1/2m/3m) this season but wasn’t at his best when a remote third at Uttoxeter (23f)since.Bouncebackneeded. TFRHHIII BHA118
10 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB)
(21) 0024-0U CD 10 11-0
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace Toby McCain-Mitchell J
O Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Bob Barrett Ap Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunstretchesbackover2years.SomepromiseinthespringbutranmodestlyatHaydockinMayand unseatedatthestartonhisrecentreturnfromabreakatUttoxeter.Hardtoknowwhatformhe’sin. TFRHHIII BHA113
11
ASA (FR) (21) 1211F-0 D
6 10-5
Br Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Joe Williamson J
O The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotched 4 wins (2 hurdle, 2 chase) in a very productive 2024/25 campaign but didn’t offer much on Kelso reappearance3weeksagoandagaingoeswithoutthecheekpiecessheworeforallherwinslastseason. TFRHHIII BHA104
12 HEATHER HONEY
(GB) (24) 541-113 6 10-5
Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt
O Mrs S. Smith
Peter Kavanagh J
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewhocompletedahat-trickaround3mwheneasilyseeingoff12rivalsatBangorinJune.Goodlengththirdof 7in20.5fSouthwellhandicaponreturnfromabreak24daysagoandhasthepotentialforbetteragainbackat3m. TFRHHHHH BHA104
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: SKYJACK HIJACK (IRE) 6 11 0 William Shanahan 6-4 (Jennie Candlish) 7 ran
Hood worn by No 1, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Kikijo (FR), 11-2 Heather Honey (GB), 6-1 Icare Allen (FR), 7-1 Doc McCoy (IRE), 8-1 Ernest Gray (IRE), 9-1 Pounding Poet (IRE), 10-1 Lipa K (IRE), 16-1 Lihyan (IRE), 28-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 40-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), Asa (FR), 50-1 The Jam Man (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HEATHER HONEY may progress again now back around 3m and is narrowly preferred to the reappearing Kikijo, a low-mileage 5-y-o who should have more to offer this season. The Jamie Snowden stable is in flying form and last-time-out Warwick scorer Doc McCoy completes the shortlist.
PREDICTION:
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Novices’LimitedHandicapSteepleChase (Class3)(GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £22500
Owners Prize Money 1st £9088, 2nd £4543, 3rd £2273, 4th £1136, 5th £567. (PenaltyValue £11882.25)Weights raised 15lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs BEAU QUALI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%) runs BEAU QUALI
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPADESTEP trained by L Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross, 243 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 ALLTHE GLORY (GB) (15) 1D360-2 D 8 11-10
Br B m Fame And Glory - Glorybe (GER) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Coral Racing Club Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mill Farm Stud Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhowasupagainstarace-fitrivalanddidn’tshapetoobadlyinamatchatChepstowon herrecentchasedebutandreappearance.Shouldimprove
2 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (218) 311206- 7 11-2
131
Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE) Charlie Todd J
O Bill’s a Gent Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Fionan O’Driscoll Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dualhurdlerwinner.Endedlastseasononalownotebutapointbackgroundsuggestsheshould taketothisnewdisciplinebackfrom7monthsoff
TFRHHHII BHA123
3 TOM DONIPHON (FR) (255) 0/32112- 6 11-0
Br Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - La Courtille (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mme Dr V. Brigitte Poulve
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperperformerwhowonapairof19fhandicaphurdlesatTauntonlastwinter.FurtherprogresswhensecondatSandown finalstartandlikelyhe’llgoontoevenbetterthingsoverfencesthistimeround(secondinapointatstartofcareer). TFRHHHHI BHA121
4 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (301) 1/212- D 5 10-13
Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE)
Ben Godfrey J
O The Steeple Chasers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Brian Kiely geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowassecondinabumperbeforewinning2mSouthwellmaidenhurdlelastDecember.Betteredthat formwhensecondin19.5fDoncasternovicehurdlejustafterChristmas.Interestingchase/handicapnewcomer TFRHHHHI BHA120
5 BEAU QUALI (FR) (25) 2F26-21 5 10-11
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER)
O Mrs Susan Carsberg
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mme Nicole Malatier Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtowinoverhurdlesbutcamegoodatthefirsttimeofaskingoverfencesatWarwick25daysago, albeititwasamatchrace Hasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedonthebackofthat. TFRHHHII BHA118
6 SPADESTEP (IRE) (23) 122-1 D
6 10-7
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Glibin (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Old Gold Racing 29 Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mrs E. Kelly Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJukeboxJurygeldingwhowassuccessfulsolestartinpointsandhasmadeapromisingstarttohisRulescareer,finishingrunner-upin2novicehurdles inthespringbeforereturningtolandshortoddsinanotheroneatHexhamthismonth.Appealsasonewhoshouldtakewelltochasing. TFRHHHHH BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tom Doniphon (FR), 7-2 Spadestep (IRE), 9-2 Beau Quali (FR), 11-2 Jordans Cross (IRE), 6-1 All The Glory (GB), 16-1 Gentleman Bill (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
There’s a feeling at least one of the chase newcomers will step forward here, with SPADESTEP preferred to Tom Doniphin and Jordans Cross if only because his fitness is assured after a hurdle success at the beginning of the month.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPADESTEP (IRE) 2.TOM DONIPHON (FR) 3.JORDANS CROSS (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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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
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
A LEGEND RETURNS
We’re thrilled to announce that Aintree legend Vieux Lion Rouge will parade before the race named in his honour – The Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans Handicap Steeple Chase.
Trained by David Pipe and owned by Professor Caroline Tisdall and John Gent, Vieux Lion Rouge became one of Britain’s most popular and durable National Hunt chasers. Across 41 starts, he won 13 races and earned over £340,000 in prize money.
A true Aintree specialist, he captured the Becher Chase twice (2016 and 2020) and the 2017 Grand National Trial at Haydock. He ran in five Grand Nationals, finishing sixth in 2017, and holds the remarkable record for jumping more National fences than any other horse in modern times.
Vieux Lion Rouge retired in early 2022 after a long and memorable career.
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TheWilliamHillVieuxLionRouge Veterans’HandicapSteepleChase(Class2) (Leg7OfTheStayers’Veterans’SteepleChaseSeries)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs LE MILOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runsTORN AND FRAYED LONGESTTRAVELLER: IF NOT FOR DYLAN trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 243 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LE MILOS (GB) (173) 31604-1 10 12-0
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl
O The Jolly Good Partnership
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to go 2-3 in veterans company in 5-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (24.2f,good)inMay. Up3lbbuthaswonoffabreakbeforesoholdsverygoodclaims.
2 NUMITOR (GB) (190) P11P1P- 11 11-13
Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedhealthystrikerateoverfencesatWincantononhisreturnlastseasonandalsoscoredatCheltenhamandAscotsubsequently. Pulledupin2m4fveteranseventatHaydockfinalrunbutnosurprisetoseehimbackontrackafteralay-offhere. TFRHHHII BHA142
3 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (16) 4/5160-3 11 10-13
Br B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWNotalwaysthemostsure-footedbutavoidedmistakeswhenlandingveterans’eventatWarwicklastNovember.Undonebyablunder 4outwhenarallyingthirdof7in3mChepstowhandicap16daysago Alikelyplayeroffanunchangedmarkthough. TFRHHHHI BHA128
4 STRAW FAN JACK (GB) (18) 00PP1-2 C 10 10-7
Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Callerlilly
Sean Houlihan J
O Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon T
B Whitegate Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRevivedfromoutofthebluetowin3-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlowinApril.Shapedasifinneedoftherun whenaremotesecondonhisreturnthere18daysago Notoutofthingswiththatrununderhisbelt.
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5 MAROWN (IRE) (315) 3323/2P- 11 10-7
Br B g Milan - Rosie Suspect (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr John Donovan Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssince2021andoffthetracksincepulledupin2m5fhandicapchaseatCarlisle10monthsago. Needstohitthegroundrunninginachangeofheadgear TFRHHHII BHA122
6 SMARTY WILD (GB) (190) 32//P334- 11 10-6
Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Blaeberry Ben Jones J
O Mr Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Lady Bland Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow14runssincehislastwinin2021buthewasn’tdisgracedinfirst-timecheekpieceswhenfourthof11in handicapchaseatNewtonAbbot(21f,heavy)inApril.Possibilitiesonhisreappearancebackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA121
7 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (184) 201//613- 10 10-3
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr T. Carruthers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran chaser who made a positive start for his current yard last term, scoring at Newcastle (23f) beforeaverygoodthirdof12in3m6fhandicapatPerthinApril.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA118
8 ASHTOWN LAD (IRE) (21) 0/3-5P01 C 11 10-2
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Thoroughbred British Racing
B R. McCarthy
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
Thoroughbred British Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe2022BecherChasehereforDanSkeltonandbouncedbacktoformtoland3m2fhandicapatKelso 21daysago Needstobackitupnowfrom5lbhighermark(includesbeing2lb“wrong”intheweights). TFRHHHII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: COPPERHEAD 10 10 13 Freddie Gingell 11-5 (Joe Tizzard) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5, 8.
Stewards Note:
NUMITOR: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.
TORNAND FRAYED: Following its run on 10/10/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake late-on.
MAROWN: Following its run on 15/12/2024 it was reported that the horse had an overreach on its left-fore.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Le Milos (GB), Torn And Frayed (FR), 8-1 Marown (IRE), If Not For Dylan (IRE), 17-2 Smarty Wild (GB), Ashtown Lad (IRE), 12-1 Numitor (GB), 14-1 Straw Fan Jack (GB)
This looks wide open but the vote goes to Dan Skelton’s returning LE MILOS, who is building up an impressive record in veterans’ company and also has a good record when fresh. Torn And Frayed is weighted to go well and rates a big threat though, especially if he can keep jumping errors to a minimum. If Not For Dylan, Numitor and Straw Fan Jack also need factoring in.
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TheWilliam Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6758, 2nd £3378, 3rd £1690, 4th £845, 5th £422, 6th £211. (PenaltyValue £8845.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs IN THE AGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs BIG TICKET
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2016, 2020 & 2024
The stable runs IN THE AGE today. LONGESTTRAVELLERS: JIMMY HURDSTROM
trained by T Lacey & ARCTIC CONDITIONS trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, both Woolhope, 156 miles.
FOURTH RACE
1 ARCTIC CONDITIONS (IRE) (298) U/6- 5 11-4
Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tambourine Davis (FR) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Dan Mangan Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW13/8andtonguestrapon,showedsomepromisewhensixthof8inbumperatExeter9monthsago Clearwhen unseatedlastonlyoutinginIrishpointspreviouslysohecan’tbediscountedonhishurdlesdebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 IN THE AGE (FR) (251) 1/13- 5 11-4
Br B or Br g Saint des Saints (FR) - Vintage (FR) Harry Skelton J
O Nick & Bo Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Haras Du Hoguenet & MrGilles Le Baron TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000IrishpointrecruitwhomadeawinningstartfornewconnectionsinSouthwellbumperinDecemberand backeditupwithaverygoodthirdinsimilarcompanythereinFebruary Verymuchonetoconsidernowhurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 JIMMY HURDSTROM (IRE) (23) 1622-2 5 11-4
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Tony Bloom Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Don Commins Plumbing World S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairformwhenrunner-uptwiceinbumpersinthespringandheshapedwellwhenoccupyingsamespot onhishurdlesbowatFontwell(2m2f)23daysago Wellinthemixwithmoretooffer
4 TIDDESLEY WOOD (GB) (218) 36- 5 11-4
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Br Ch g Sir Percy - Doyly Carte Jonathan Burke J
O The Cheltenham & South West Racing Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd The Jockey Club S TIMEFORMVIEWHasgonewithsomepromiseinbothhisbumperruns,stilllookinginneedoftheexperiencewhensixth of11atNewburyinMarch.Thislongertripshouldsuitnowgoinghurdling.Needsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 BIG TICKET (GB) (175) 1 4 11-2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Twenty Eight Guns Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr R. Tredwin Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mark & Jane Frieze Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW£155,0004-y-o,SoldierofFortunegelding.Damuseful19f/21fchasewinner.Easilywonhissolestartin IrishpointsinMaysoheratesaninterestingdebutantinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 DANGER NAP (IRE) (238) 250-
4 11-2
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mrs Peter Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers on his first two outings but only 10th in similar company at Doncaster finalrun.Moreisneedednowgoingoverhurdlesforthefirsttime
7 MARSIAC (FR) (21) 2-4
TFRHHIII BHA-
4 11-2
Br B g Roman Candle - Nana de Boitron (FR) Tom Bellamy J
O The Marsians Have Landed Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Ecurie Altima & Aud’As Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRomanCandlegeldingwhowasrunner-upinanIrishpointinFebruaryandshapedwellstartingoutinthissphere whenfourthof10in2mUttoxeternovice21daysago Alikelyplayerwiththisstepupintripapositive. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: SUNRAY SHADOW 5 11 4 Harry Skelton 11-10 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Big Ticket (GB), 10-3 Jimmy Hurdstrom (IRE), 5-1 TiddesleyWood (GB), 11-2 Marsiac (FR), 6-1 In The Age (FR), 16-1 Danger Nap (IRE), 33-1 Arctic Conditions (IRE)
The market should reveal plenty here but BIGTICKETran out an easywinnerofan Irish point on his sole run in May so is taken to make a winning start in this sphere for his in-form yard Marsiac shaped with promise when fourth on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and seems sure to go well with this longer trip also a plus, while In The Age and Tiddesley Wood are other newcomers who bring plenty of potential to an intriguing contest.
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
The William Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs BOOMBAWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs MASTER CHEWY
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs HITMAN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: AHOY SENOR trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 243 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 AHOY SENOR (IRE) (206) 2/3PPF5- C D 10 11-12
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dara Supreme (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr D.P. Constable Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoisn’tafluentjumperbutistop-classonhisday.Resumedlasttermwithasolidthirdinthisbutcompleted onlyonceafterwhenabelow-parfifthinBowlChasehereinthespring.Stillcan’tbedismissedonhisreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA162
2 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (183) 4F3156- C 8 11-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James Hoare Courtiers Group Holdings Limited, Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhowasagutsywinneroftheGameSpiritatNewburyinFebruaryandalsocameinasolidfifth intheRyanairatCheltenham.Yardisgoingverywellsohemustentercalculationsonhisseasonalreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA156
3 HITMAN (FR) (183) 3/222P0- D 9 11-3
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)
O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
Freddie Gingell J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonmanyracesbutpostedsolidrunners-upeffortsonhisfirst3startslastseason,includinginGrade2DenmanChase atNewburyinFebruary WellheldinOakseyChaseatSandownfinalruninAprilbutcan’tbediscountedafteralay-off TFRHHHII BHA153
4 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (183) 315245- CD 8 11-3
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Rory O’Toole The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulhurdlerandevenbetteroverfences,baggingtheGrade2RisingStarsatWincantonlastNovember.Endedthetermwith verygoodeffortsinGrade1ManifestoNovices’ChasehereandOakseyChaseatSandowninthespring.Bigshout. TFRHHHHH BHA153
5 MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) (205) 2P/1P0P- CD 10 10-12
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B R. McCarthy Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWTookthislastterm(alsorunner-upinthisin2023)butnotsogoodsubsequentlyandheendedthecampaignwith afaireffortintheTophamChasehereinApril.Nosurprisetoseehimgetbackontracknowhowever. TFRHHHII BHA148
6 IMPERIAL SAINT (FR) (204) 101342- CD 7 10-8
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Quinine de Mazille (FR)
Sean Houlihan J
O Richard Johnson Racing Imperial Saint Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredthreetimesherelastseason,includingoverC&D,andhesignedoffwithagoodsecondof12in handicapchasehereinApril.Thislikeablesortisverymuchonetoconsideronhisseasonalreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA144
7 KNOCKANORE (IRE) (183) 133160- D 8 10-6
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE)
Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Dermot Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupacoupleofnotcheswhenawide-marginwinnerofNewcastle’sEiderinFebruarybutalong wayoutofthehandicapwhententhinbet365GoldCupfinalstart.15lb“wrong”intheweightsheretoo. TFRHHIII BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: MINELLA DRAMA (IRE) 9 10 6 Brian Hughes 3-1 (Donald McCain) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7. Stewards Note:
BOOMBAWN: Following its run on 26/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Imperial Saint (FR), 3-1 Boombawn (IRE), 11-2 Master Chewy (IRE), 6-1 Ahoy Senor (IRE), 7-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 11-1 Hitman (FR), 66-1 Knockanore (IRE)
It could payto side with Dan Skelton’s smart sort BOOMBAWN who showed his liking forthis track when averygood fourth inthe Manifesto Novices’ Chase in the spring and could have more to offer this term. The likeable Imperial Saint goes really well round here and rates a big danger though, while MasterChewymust also entercalculations with his yard among the winners. Last year’svictor Minella Drama also commands plenty of respect in a wide open renewal of the Old Roan.
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The William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle Race
(Class 2) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs ACE OF SPADES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs SERIOUS CHALLENGE
FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2022, 2023 & 2024
The stable runs SERIOUS CHALLENGE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SERIOUS OPERATOR &BOLD LIGHT trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 243 miles.
1 CRACKING
RHAPSODY
(IRE) (197) 010101- 6 12-0
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-owhoboastsasmashingstrikerateoverhurdlesandheimprovedagaintoscore3timeslastseason,chiefamongstthemtheMorebattleatKelso andScottishChampionHurdleonfinalstartatAyr(2m)inApril.Nudgedupjust2lbonthebackofthatandverymuchrespectedonreturn. TFRHHHHI BHA139
2 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE)
Br Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE)
(183) 51114- 5 11-3
Jonathan Burke J
O Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. S. Bolger BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartontheFlatinIrelandandprogressiveoverhurdlesforFergalO’Brien,rattlingoffahat-trickofmaiden/novicevictoriesatSouthwell(15.8f)inApril. FarfromdisgracedwhenfourthonhandicapdebutatSandown(2m)laterthatmonthandsurprisingweretherenotmoretocomethisterm. TFRHHHHH BHA128
3 BOLD LIGHT
(IRE) (185) 131315- D
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)
8 11-2
Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr J Scott Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedagood2024/25campaign,lookingwellsuitedbythedropbackto21/2mwhenaddingtohistallyin10-runnerhandicapatKelsoinMarch.4lbrise enoughtopreventthefollowupwhenfifthof7inhandicapatPerthfinalstartbutnotruledoutonreappearancegivenhislow-mileageprofile. TFRHHHII BHA127
4 ACE OF SPADES
(FR) (198) 421142- 6 11-2
Br B g Dink (FR) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ace
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G.A.E.C Stewart Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWWenttherightwayinhisfirstseasonasahurdler,showingawillingattitudewhenwinning2mCheltenhammaidenand2m6fKelsonoviceeithersideofChristmas. Furtherprogressswitchedtohandicaps,goodsecondover3matAyrinApril.Highlylikelythere’smoretocomethisterm.Downintrip TFRHHHHI BHA127
5
MOONBOW
(FR) (32) 0-31311 D 5 11-1
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Scheme of The Moon (FR)
O Mr J Fyffe and Mrs W Duffus
Brian Hughes J
Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUngainlybutcurrentlytooprogressiveforthehandicappertogettogripswithhim,againcarryinghisheadawkwardlybutstillwellontopwhen bagging12-runnerhandicapatPerth(20.1f)32daysago Hitwitha10lbrisethough,andthispatentlyhistoughestassignmenttodate TFRHHHII BHA126
6 SERIOUS OPERATOR (IRE) (39) 510/06-4 D 8 10-13
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Idrather Not Say (IRE)
Patrick Wadge J
O The Operators Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Daniel O’Mahony Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicein2023/24campaignbutmadeittothetrackonlytwicelastseason.Offforafurther5monthsandshapedasifbetterfortherunwhen fourthof8inhandicaphurdleatKelso(20.9f,good)39daysago Entitledtostepuponthathavingeasedalittlemoreintheweights. TFRHHHII BHA124
7 THE GRAY GHOST (IRE) (21) 40120-6 D 6 10-9
Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)
Liam Harrison J
O The Menzies Family Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Mr Kevin Conaty
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnergotoffthemarkoverhurdlesina21/2mNewcastlenovicebackinJanuary.Lightlyracedsubsequentlybutshapingupasthoughasgoodasever after6monthsoffbeforesaddleslippedwhensixthof8inhandicaphurdleatKelso(20.9f)21daysago Hasmorewinsinhimfromthismark. TFRHHHII BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: KAMSINAS (FR) 7 11 10 Jonathan Burke 8-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
THE GRAY GHOST: Following its run on 5/10/2025 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Serious Challenge (IRE), 4-1 Ace of Spades (FR), 9-2 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), 6-1 Moonbow (FR), 13-2 Bold Light (IRE), 10-1 Serious Operator (IRE), 11-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE)
A 3-time winner in maiden/novice company last season, SERIOUS CHALLENGE ran another solid race when fourth on his respective handicap debut at Sandown on his final start in April. There’s surely more to come from Fergal O’Brien’s 5-y-o this term and he earns the vote Ace of Spades was progressive himself last season and he’s feared, as is Cracking Rhapsody who enjoyed a smashing 2024/25.
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £426,959 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025
The Racing TV Mares’ Open
National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) for four and five yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7303, 2nd £3652, 3rd £1825, 4th £914. (PenaltyValue £9530.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(25 wins from 180 runners, 14%) runs LADY MOTIVATOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs HEY FLINT LONGESTTRAVELLER: I’LLHAVEABITOFTHAT trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 272 miles.
1 DOTTIES PROMISE (GB) (39) 31 5 11-6
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Harrisons Promise Nathan Moscrop J
O Castle View Racing & W. F. Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B William Francis Corbett Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadethemostofherexperiencewhenstrikingatthesecondtimeofaskinginbumpersin8-runnercontest atKelso(16.2f,good,13/8)39daysago,runningon.Moreneededunderapenaltyinwhatisadeeperaffair TFRHHHII BHA-
2 EDITH PELHAM (GB) (274) 1- 5 11-2
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Midnite Grace Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs J. May Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Steve Hadley BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEW£40,0003-y-o,£180,0005-y-o,BlueBresilmare.Dam(h105),21/4mhurdlewinner,half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaser(15f-17fwinner) FairLoch.Wonsolestartinpoints(Jan2025)andwellworthalookonRulesdebutforstablewithsolidrecordinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 HEY FLINT (GB) (-)
4 11-1
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Nowweareseven Tom Bellamy J
O The Jukes Family
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mrs M. A. Jukes Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsfilly.Dam,poormaidenhurdler,sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/chaser(stayed29f)BigCasino.Startsout withherstablehavingmadeasoundstarttothecampaignandnoteworthyifthemarketvibesprovedpositive. TFRHHHII BHA-
4
I’LLHAVEABITOFTHAT (IRE) (-)
Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Kings Artist (IRE)
O Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd
4 11-1
Finn Lambert J
Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Kenneth Parkhill Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €11,500 3-y-o, Vadamos filly. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Up The Straight, stays 3m, andhalf-sistertobumperwinnerMareQuimby,stays21/2m. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LADIES DAY (IRE)
(145) 1-32 BF
Br B f Yeats (IRE) - Maryann (IRE)
4 11-1
Jack Andrews J
O Eventmasters Racing Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr Charles Walsh Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinpointbumpersandbrightstartwhenthirdinaWarwickbumperbackinMay.Similarformwhenedgedoutonlinein8-runnercontest atSouthwell(15.8f)thefollowingmonthandwhilstshewillneedtostepupagain,astrongergalloptoaimatcouldseeherinabetterlighthere. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LADY DAPPLE ROSE (IRE) (192)
6- 4 11-1
Br Gr or Ro f Kingston Hill - My Viking Bay (IRE) Bradley Harris J
O Royal Arch Racing LDR
Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S TIMEFORMVIEW€8,0003-y-o,KingstonHillfillywhowasfriendlessinthebetting(sentoffat250/1)butshestillshapedwithalevelofencouragementwhen sixthof18inbumperatCheltenham(16.8f,good)ondebutbackinApril.Feasibletothinkshecanbuildonthatnow.Hoodon1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA-
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LADY
MOTIVATOR
(FR) (-) 4 11-1
Br B f Motivator - Canzka d’Airy (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEW€90,000 3-y-o, Motivatorfilly. Half-sisterto fairly useful French chaserJango d’Airy and fairhurdler/ chasewinnerIskard’Airy Ofobviousinterestondebutrepresentingtopstable. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 LYRICAL CHOICE (IRE) (166) 2 4 11-1
Br B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - The Folkes Choice
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mrs Christine Graves Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€54,000Poet’sWordfillywhomadeabrightstartwhen1lengthsecondof9inaWorcesterbumper(2m)backinMay. Pedigreesuggestsshecandobetteragainandnosurprisetoseeherthereaboutsonthisreturnfrom5monthsoff TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B f Milan - Lady Chloe Joe Williamson J
O John Matthews, Phil Suddards and P Kirby
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Philip Kirby Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: KAPABILITY (FR) 4 11 1 Harry Cobden 10-3 (Anthony Honeyball) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Edith Pelham (GB), 9-2 Lady Motivator (FR), 11-2 Ladies Day (IRE), 13-2 Lady Dapple Rose (IRE), Lyrical Choice (IRE), 7-1 Dotties Promise (GB), 11-1 Hey Flint (GB), 33-1 I’llhaveabitofthat (IRE), 50-1 Milano Lady (GB)
Those with experience set only a fair standard so this could be prime for one of the bumper newcomers. EDITH PELHAM and Lady Motivator both appeal on paper for stables boasting good records in this discipline, with the former, a winner of an Irish point narrowly preferred before market clues. Lyrical Choice and Lady Dapple Rose are others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDITH PELHAM 2.LADY MOTIVATOR (FR) 3.LYRICAL CHOICE (IRE)
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First Race 12.40 - THE BUTTERWORTH SPENGLER CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10033 to the winning horse The second to receive £4617, the third £2308, the fourth £1155 and the fifth £575. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £95 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £19 stake ifthe horse is rated 103 or lowerwith £76 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to October 23rd, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one ofthese allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing orthe Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb BUTTERWORTH SPENGLER has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 26 entries at £95. - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7674; Second £3836; Third £1919; Fourth £960; Fifth £479 (Penalty Value £10033.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE STREAM CHAMPIONS:FULL GALLOP ON ITVX NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11882 to the winning horse The second to receive £5467, the third £2733, the fourth £1368 and the fifth £681. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £112 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £90 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). AINTREE RACECOURSE will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. 16 entries, 7 at £22 and 9 at £112. - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9088; Second £4543;Third £2273; Fourth £1136; Fifth £567. (Penalty Value £11882.25) Weights raised 15lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE WILLIAM HILL VIEUX LION ROUGE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Leg 7 of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Steeple Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 6lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented 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 ofWilliam 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. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 3rd, 2026. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race if the time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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 13 entries, 2 at £35 and 11 at £175 - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 -THEWILLIAM HILLBESTODDS GUARANTEED MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8845 to the winning horse The second to receive £4066, the third £2033, the fourth £1016, the fifth £508 and the sixth £253. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 20th and pay £85 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented 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. 28 entries at £85 - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6758; Second £3378; Third £1690; Fourth £845; Fifth £422; Sixth £211. (PenaltyValue £8845.10)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL OLD ROAN LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four yrs old and upwards. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented 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 ofthe 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 10 entries 10 at £400. - Closed October 20th, 2025.OwnersPrize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.30 - THE WILLIAM HILL EACH WAY EXTRA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for four yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Penalties, after October 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 6lb WILLIAM HILL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented 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 21 entries, 9 at £35 and 12 at £175. - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50) SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.05 - THE RACING TV MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 2) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9530 to the winning horse The second to receive £4390, the third £2194 and the fourth £1099 for four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or FrenchAQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, October 20th and pay £87 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb AINTREE RACECOURSE will present a memento to the Winning Owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the best turned out horse. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) 17 entries at £87. - Closed October 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7303; Second £3652; Third £1825; Fourth £914. (PenaltyValue £9530.50) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
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