COUNTRYSIDE LADIES’ DAY
WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2026
YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RACECARD, COURTESY OF CATTERICK RACECOURSE. WISHING YOU AN ENJOYABLE DAY’S RACING.
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SOUTHWELL
Race 1 1.32 1m 13y
1 How s The Guvnor (IRE) 9-9
2 Samra Star (IRE) 9-6
3 Relevant Range (IRE) 9-6
4 Asian Journey (IRE) 9-5
5 Magdalayna (GB) 9-5
6 Minshaar (GB) 9-3
7 Roaring Ralph (GB) 9-1
8 Heretic (IRE) 9-0
9 Shielas Well (IRE) 8-12
Race 2 2.02 1m 13y
1 No Knee Never (IRE) 9-9
2 Dashing Donkey (GB) 9-7
3 Marry The Night (GB) 9-7
4 Eagles Whistle (IRE) 9-6
5 Jamaican Storm (GB) 9-6
6 Teggy Lasso (IRE) 9-4
7 Amelia’s Joy (GB) 9-1
8 Zous Juice (IRE) 9-1
9 Create (IRE) 8-10
Race 3 2.32 1m 13y
1 Annalee Lass (IRE) 9-9
2 Boujee Gold (GB) 9-9
3 Ciara Storm (GB) 9-9
4 Fifty Sent (GB) 9-9
5 Lisabetta (IRE) 9-9
6 Mr Slicker (FR) 9-9
7 Spirit of Bowland (GB) 9-9
8 Trusty Scout (IRE) 9-9
9 Yorkstone (GB) 9-9
Race 4 3.02 1m 13y
1 Dash Power (GB) 9-9
2 Headshot (GB) 9-9
3 Homer Stokes (GB) 9-9
4 Hopjes (SAF) 9-9
5 Masham Moor (GB) 9-9
6 Pop Favorite (GB) 9-9
7 Red Hatter (GB) 9-9
8 Safio’s Princess (GB) 9-9
Race 5 3.32 1m 13y
1 Amazing Anita (GB) 9-9
2 Karakula Dancer (GB) 9-7
3 Forever Perfect (GB) 9-6
4 Quick Turn (FR) 9-5
5 Lexington Express (IRE) 9-5
6 Crimson Rambler (GB) 9-4
7 Monk’s Hill (IRE) 8-13
8 Lope Harswell (GB) 8-9
9 Aly Louise (GB) 8-9
Race 6 4.02 4f 215y
1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE)9-10
2 Gaeli (ITY) 9-10
3 Pilgrim (GB) 9-7
4 Azure Angel (GB) 9-7
5 Equality (GB) 9-6
6 Baldomero (IRE) 9-6
7 Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 9-4
8 Ziggy’s Triton (IRE) 9-4
9 Venture Capital (GB) 9-2
10 Spring Is Sprung (FR) 9-1
11 Mon Na Slieve (IRE) 8-10
Race 7 4.32 1m 3f 24y
1 That’s Amore (IRE) 9-7
2 Grazeon Sunshine (GB) 9-5
3 Guthrum (IRE) 9-5
4 Jupiter Ammon (IRE) 9-5
5 Masterpiece (GB) 9-5
6 Raja Charger (GB) 9-5
7 Roadlesstravelled (IRE) 9-5
8 Treasure Islands (GB) 9-5
9 Victors Spirit (SAF) 9-5
10 Finally Escaped (GB) 9-0
11 Laravie (IRE) 9-0
Race 8 5.07 1m 3f 23y
1 Kate O’Riley (GB) 9-9
2 Spirit of Jura (GB) 9-8
3 Caramay (GB) 9-2
4 Celestias Comet (IRE) 9-2
5 Bint Al Daar (GB) 8-9
6 Nuptown Girl (GB) 8-4
Race 9 5.40 2m 2f 98y
1 Call My Bluff (IRE) 10-2
2 Barenboim (GB) 9-13
3 Vaguely Royal (IRE) 9-8
4 Appier (IRE) 9-8
5 Hatysa (GB) 9-8
6 Tarbat Ness (GB) 9-6
7 Fleurman (IRE) 9-6
8 Bashful Boy (IRE) 9-5
9 Royal Deeside (GB) 8-10
10 Arc Zoosve (GB) 8-10
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TODAY’S OFFICIALS
STEWARDS
Chief Steward Alan Dempsey
Stewards’ Panel Chair Rosie Pearson
Lyndsay Glynn, Philippa Hardy, Adrian Smith
OFFICIALS
Starters Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley
Judge Di Clark
Clerk of the Scales Wayne Burnell
Veterinary Officers Stewart Mechie, Jon Pycock
Veterinary Surgeons Caroline Blakiston, Hambleton Equine Clinic
Medical Officers
Dr McLain, Dr Adams, Dr Tut
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Alec Dent, Joe O’Gorman, Rachel Kirtley, Melanie Swarbrick, Graham Gray
Betting Ring Manager Paul Hays
Commentator Gareth Topham
Handicapper Matt Gardner
THE CATTERICK BRIDGE TEAM
James Sanderson Chief Executive
Fiona Needham Clerk of the Course
Emma Stevenson General Commercial Manager
Stephen Skillern Operations Manager
Charlotte Dagg Administration Manager
Michael Naughton Head Groundsman
Neil Ambler Catering Manager
Amanda Soar Owners’ Hospitality Manager
Safeguarding Fiona Needham, Charlotte Dagg
& Emma Stevenson
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WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
THE HORSESHOE CAFÉ BAR
The Horseshoe Café Bar, by the Parade Ring, features a fully stocked bar & serves an array of hot drinks, cakes, deli sandwiches, soup, and hot favourites from the servery.
CHAMPIONS BAR & BUFFET and GODS SOLUTION BAR situated in the main grandstand, both offer a selection of hot pies, sandwiches, and snacks, alongside a well-stocked bar.
of of hot and
LONGSHOTS SPORTS BAR
is fully stocked with both hot & cold drinks, plus a selection of crisps & chocolate bars for a quick snack.
CONCESSION UNITS are also available around the course, perfect for satisfying any cravings.
FIRST RACE 2.10
The Racing To School
Claiming Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418 (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Neville (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs BYRON HILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (10 wins from 49 runners, 20%) runs MERMAIDS CAVE
Longest Traveller: TARA ITI trained by F Brennan, Lambourn, 235 miles.
1 PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) (23) (£12000) 2253-52 D 6 12-0
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana (IRE) (Zoffany (IRE)) Sean Quinlan J
O Le Pigeons Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. Evolve Business Finance Limited, Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner (around 2m) for Jessica Harrington in Ireland in 2024. Yet to score for his current yard but he’s been runner-up no less than six times, including on his return from 8 months off when clear of the rest in 2m3f handicap here 23 days ago A player dropped in grade TFR####! BHA120
2 TARA ITI (GB) (90) (£7000) 010456 D 8 11-9
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty (Sir Percy) Oscar Palmer (7) J
O Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Lambourn T
B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A four-time 2m winner over hurdles for James Owen in the first half of 2025 However, he was way below par for his current yard in a pair of 2m handicap hurdles at Plumpton and Market Rasen before Christmas It’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFR##!!! BHA106
3 BYRON HILL (IRE) (33) (£5000) 5-4P634 BF 9 11-7
Br B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE)) Brian Hughes J
O Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Morgan Cahalan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole hurdles success came at Carlisle (2m1f) in October 2024 but he’s back in form of late, blinkered when fourth in 2m3f handicap here 33 days ago One to consider TFR###!! BHA102
4 JET APPROACH (IRE) (83) (£5000) 435-500 5 11-7
Br B g Jet Away - Shuil Milan (IRE) (Milan) Danny McMenamin J
O Brian Ellison Racing Club Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Michael Murphy Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise shown in various company and a sizeable step forward will be needed if he’s to play a leading role here. TFR##!!!
5 MACHO SUN (IRE) (38) (£5000) 40-046F 6 11-7
Br B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Peter Kavanagh J
O The Southwold Set
B Kevin & Meta Cullen
7 RUSSIAN VIRTUE (GB) (16) (£5000) 4-246P6 D 9 11-7
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody (Cosmonaut) Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Tony Livingston & Graeme McGregor David Thompson, Darlington T
B Derek R. Price
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2023 but largely consistent sort who posed a solid sixth (in refitted cheekpieces) in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 16 days ago Well in the mix with headgear retained. TFR####! BHA103
8 LAW DEGREE (IRE) (15) (£12000) 0 4 11-4
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Virtually (Virtual) Tom Midgley (3) J
O ALAW Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr Donnchadh Higgins Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 1m winner on the Flat but he went freely when beating only one switched to hurdles in 2m juvenile at Market Rasen 15 days ago A big step forward is required. TFR##!!! BHA-
2025: COLLINGHAM (GER) 7 11 11 Miss Brodie Hampson 10-3 (Archie Watson) 7 ran Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7.
Stewards Note: TARA ITI: Following its run on 4/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Pigeon House (IRE), Mermaids Cave (IRE), 7-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 8-1 Byron Hill (IRE), 12-1 Tara Iti (GB), 28-1 Law Degree (IRE), 40-1 Jet Approach (IRE), 66-1 Macho Sun (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MERMAIDS CAVE rates the pick at these weights and gets the vote dropped into claiming company for the first time since scoring at Huntingdon in November, his seventh success no less for James Owen. Pigeon House returned from 8 months off with a good runner-up here recently and rates next best ahead of in-form duo Russian Virtue and Byron Hill
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) 2.PIGEON HOUSE (IRE) 3.RUSSIAN VIRTUE
RESULTS
Mike Sowersby, Malton T
Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on the Flat and just poor form shown in this sphere, a never-dangerous sixth at Market Rasen on Boxing Day Fell 1st at Sedgefield since and hard to warm to TFR##!!! BHA66
6 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (15) (£12000) 3100F0 D 7 11-7
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE) (General Monash (USA)) Alex Chadwick (3) J
O Keaveney & Butcher
James Owen, Newmarket T
B G. Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific since joining James Owen, bagging a seventh win in a 2m claiming hurdle at Huntingdon in November Not discredited when a close eighth of 12 in 2m4f handicap at Market Rasen 15 days ago Big shout back in claiming company TFR##### BHA116
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SECOND RACE 2.40
The Racingtv.Com Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £10000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (26 wins from 148 runners, 18%) runs I C U IN MY DREAMS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs FLYING PIMPERNEL
Longest Traveller: JO’S SECRET trained by A J Martin, Ireland.
1 FLYING PIMPERNEL (GB) (79) 203 5 11-4
Br B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Fly Again Gavin Sheehan J
O Jamie Snowden Racing Club Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mill House Stud & Mrs Kathy Stuart BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Elusive Pimpernel mare who took a step forward in bumpers after 6 months off when third of 12 at Plumpton in December. Much respected now going hurdling. TFR###!! BHA-
2 FOUR DECADES (GB) (30) 6000 5 11-4
Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Lady Samantha Jack Andrews J
O Eventmasters Racing Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr David Redvers Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers but there has been more encouraging signs since sent hurdling, a good eighth of 16 in novice at Kempton (16f, soft) 30 days ago May do better still so she’s well in the mix. TFR####! BHA-
3 I C U IN MY DREAMS (IRE) (36) 0-124 6 11-4
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Chisholm Trail (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mary M. Brennan Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 Jukebox Jury mare. Irish point winner who has shown fair form when placed in a pair of bumpers here and at Newcastle either side of Christmas An interesting hurdling debutante. TFR##### BHA-
4 JO’S SECRET (IRE) (316) 2520- 6 11-4
Br Br m Kalanisi (IRE) - Jo Go (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O M. P. Duff A. J. Martin, Ireland T
B Mrs Cathy O’Leary
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on her second start in Cork bumper but she failed to get home when upped to 19.8f in similar event at Fairyhouse later last spring. Off since but this Irish challenger is still well worth a market check now going hurdling with Sean Bowen up TFR####! BHA-
5 JUST A POET (GB) (462) 0- 6 11-4
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Justapuzzle
O P and F Racing
B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher
Callum Bewley J
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, shaped like a staying type when seventh of 11 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft) on her debut 15 months ago for Sandy Thomson. This Yeats mare should still do better despite her absence TFR###!! BHA-
6 RIVIERA WALK (IRE) (78) 100-24F 6 11-4
Br Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Breve de Comptoir (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Anne, Harriet & Lucinda Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 ALIBEY (GB) (21) 4 10-8
Br B f Golden Horn - Crimson Rosette (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Advanced Access Platforms Ltd Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m4f maiden on Flat for William Haggas Hooded/off 6 months before a below-par eighth on her yard debut at Kempton (11f) 21 days ago but no surprise to see her take a step forward now going hurdling. TFR###!! BHA-
8 FITZROY GARDENS (IRE) (65) 6 4 10-8
Br Ch f Australia - Dommyah Joshua Thompson (5) J O Ryder and Alex Sugden Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Tradewinds Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered and improved to land 12f Flat handicap at Dundalk in October on her final run for Donnacha O’Brien. Cheekpieces fitted for yard/ hurdling bow but she beat only one in 2m Doncaster juvenile in December Lots more is required with blinkers now retried. TFR##!!! BHA-
9 MELOSA (GB) (38) UP 4 10-8
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Sweet Gentle Kiss (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O Mr M. E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat but she has made an inauspicious start to her hurdles career, failing to complete at both Doncaster and Sedgefield. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFR##!!! BHA-
2025: ASSORDA (FR) 5 11 4 Emma Smith-Chaston 9-1 (Paula Smith) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Jo’s Secret (IRE), 9-2 Flying Pimpernel (GB), Four Decades (GB), Riviera Walk (IRE), 6-1 I C U In My Dreams (IRE), 20-1 Alibey (GB), 28-1 Fitzroy Gardens (IRE), 33-1 Just A Poet (GB), 150-1 Melosa (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The market should prove highly informative here but the vote goes to Donald McCain’s Irish point winner I C U IN MY DREAMS who is taken to go in at the first time of asking in this sphere Fellow hurdling debutante Jo’s Secret represents the shrewd Tony Martin yard and also rates an interesting prospect, while Riviera Walk has the form to play a big part too. Flying Pimpernel and Four Decades are others who need considering in this intriguing maiden
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.I C U IN MY DREAMS (IRE)
2.JO’S SECRET (IRE) 3.RIVIERA WALK (IRE)
RESULTS
Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper winner who was in the process of showing improved form when fell last (joint second) in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle in December. A likely player back in novice company after a break. TFR####! BHA103
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The WF Racing Keeping You On Course Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Neville (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Edmunds (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs KELIJOE
Weightwatcher: TREATY BOY won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 6lb to 88. Longest Traveller: KELIJOE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 197 miles.
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb Draw
1 MARTY MCFLY (IRE) (42) 1P0411 C D 8 12-0
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Peter Greaney Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-6 over fences this season with a career best in 6-runner handicap here (19.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago Up another 5lb but he’s not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.
2 STARMAN (FR) (33) 5F-0P2P D 10 11-13
Br Gr g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER) Mr Felix Foster (7) J
O The Yorkshire Racing Partnership Joanne Foster, Ilkley T
B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish winning hurdler Good second for his new yard back chasing over C&D on New Year’s Day but tongue tied when pulled up in 2m3f handicap chase here later in January. Needs to get back on track TFR###!! BHA104
3 KELIJOE (FR) (42) 025514 BF 6 11-10
Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Belijoe (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mr Moise Bricault Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who got back on the up when scoring at Doncaster (19.4f) in December Posted a solid fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle here following month and looks a likely contender now going chasing. Engaged Market Rasen 445 Tuesday. TFR###!! BHA101
4 NATURAL ABILITY (IRE) (28) P15F-45 D 8 10-12
Br B g Most Improved (IRE) - Always A Way Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs H. N. Eubank Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Ms Carol Henley www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark at Sedgefield (2m) in November 2024 but lightly raced since and well below par both runs there this term, coming in a remote fifth on latter occasion four weeks ago Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFR##!!! BHA89
5 TREATY BOY (IRE) (28) B26435 CD 9 10-11
Br Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O S Coltherd I Flannigan Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B James Butler
TIMEFORM VIEW Both his victories have come over C&D but he arrives below par, beating only one in 2m handicap chase at Sedgefield 28 days ago Not handicapped out of things though if back on his A-game here. TFR##!!! BHA88
6 SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) (8) 53-00P1 CD 6 10-9 (in 7lb ex)
Br Gr g Sholokhov (IRE) - Three Wood (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J
O K Jardine R Griffiths W Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Kk Agri Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved a different model sent chasing for his new yard after breathing surgery when readily making all in 9-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago Looks hard to beat turned out under a 5lb penalty TFR##### BHA79 (+7)
2025: ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) 11 10 0 William Maggs 10-3 (Stella Barclay) 4 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Shadowfax of Rohan (IRE), 9-4 Marty McFly (IRE), 5-1 Kelijoe (FR), 9-1 Treaty Boy (IRE), 14-1 Starman (FR), 40-1 Natural Ability (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN was vastly improved on the back of a breathing operation starting out for Patrick Neville when going in over C&D last week and can make light of a 5lb penalty here Marty McFly rates the obvious threat in his hat-trick attempt, although chasing debutant Kelijoe and dual C&D scorer Treaty Box are not totally out of things either
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHADOWFAX OF ROHAN (IRE) 2.MARTY MCFLY (IRE) 3.KELIJOE (FR)
RESULTS
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FOURTH RACE 3.40
The Happy 106Th Birthday Frank Buttery Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (14 wins from 172 runners, 8%) runs COMMUNITY REBEL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs BEEP BEEP BECKY
Longest Traveller: JUNIOR DES MOTTES trained by N Scholfield, Lambourn, 235 miles.
1 WORKHARDPLAYHARD (IRE) (48) 1/24/-0 7 12-0
Br B g Workforce - Glen Beg (IRE) Mr Thomas Easterby (7) J
O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Ian Williams Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point bumper and showed fair form when in the frame both his starts over hurdles late in 2023 Considerately handled after a 2-year absence when eighth of 16 in 2m4f Newcastle novice in January. Not without interest now going handicapping off a handy-looking mark. TFR####! BHA100
2 COLD HENRY (GB) (11) 4505 7 11-10
Br B g Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances Harry Bannister J
O Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton T
B D. R. C. Elsworth Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 2m Flat winner who has shown a similar level of form in this sphere, fifth of 15 on his handicap hurdle debut at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago Not discounted off a 2lb lower mark now stepping up in trip. TFR###!! BHA96
3 BEEP BEEP BECKY (IRE) (72) 2-660 5 11-4
Br B m Feel Like Dancing - Granny C (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Thomas Fleming and Eoin O’Callaghan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point. Has been brought along steadily over hurdles, a never-dangerous 13th in 2m novice at Huntingdon in December Appeals as a likely improver now going handicapping over this markedly longer distance. TFR###!! BHA90
4 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (8) 624143 CD 6 10-12
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B James D. Leahy Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways over C&D in January and has continued in good nick, third of 9 over C&D 8 days ago A likely player off the same mark. TFR####! BHA84
5 JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR) (9) 0P-3P11 D 7 10-11 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr Kevin Flook Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Nick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled for David Brace last season and pulled up on belated return/debut for new yard in January. However, has looked an improved model in winning handicaps (around 3m) at Fakenham and Plumpton since, and he’s the one to beat under a 7lb penalty Engaged Market Rasen 5.15 Tuesday TFR##### BHA76 (+9)
6 MOVEONBUY (GB) (16) 140256 6 10-8
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Kay,Crook,Carter,Coates,McMann Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B Distillery Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account at Cartmel last summer but she’s not proved easy to catch right subsequently, only sixth of 9 in 3m1f Carlisle handicap hurdle 16 days ago Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFR##!!! BHA80
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y
7 COMMUNITY REBEL (IRE) (13) 0P6UP3 10 10-6
Br B g Asian Heights - Cnocbui Cailin (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr Aleem Kanji Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr James O’Donovan Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since early 2023 and he arrives out of sorts over fences, a remote third of 5 in 3m2f handicap chase at Sedgefield 13 days ago Back over hurdles for the first time in 12 months with lots to prove.
8 MYTHICAL (FR) (280) 0PP0- 9 10-5
Br B g Camelot - Inchmina Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr Edward C. Wilkin Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby T
B S.A.S. Clear Light
TIMEFORM VIEW A one-time fairly useful Flat winner but he seems only poor nowadays and also showed little in 4 starts over hurdles last season for Simon Whitaker Very hard to warm to for his new handler after 9 months off. TFR##!!! BHA77
2025: HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) 7 12 0 Sean Quinlan 11-10 (Jennie Candlish) 3 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7. Stewards Note: MYTHICAL: Following its run on 28/5/2025 it was reported that the horse sustained an overreach
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 Junior des Mottes (FR), 11-2 Workhardplayhard (IRE), East Eagle (IRE), 12-1 Beep Beep Becky (IRE), 14-1 Moveonbuy (GB), 16-1 Community Rebel (IRE), 20-1 Cold Henry (GB), 40-1 Mythical (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW JUNIOR DES MOTTES has been transformed since joining Nick Schofield and is hard to side against under a penalty unless his recent exploits at Market Rasen have caught up with him In-form C&D scorer East Eagle could emerge as the chief threat, although handicap debutants Workhardplayhard and Beep Beep Becky appeal as likely improvers and could also have a say.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUNIOR DES MOTTES (FR)
2.EAST EAGLE (IRE) 3.WORKHARDPLAYHARD (IRE) RESULTS Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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FIFTH RACE 4.10
The Pointing Pointers Open Hunters’
Steeple
Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335 (Penalty Value £3079.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 44 runners, 9%) runs GABORIOT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs GABORIOT Longest Traveller: FIX AT ALL trained by C Bickers-Price, Hereford, 210 miles.
1 GABORIOT (FR) (88) 363P-2P CD 10 12-6
Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR) Mr Huw Edwards (3) J
O Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
H Sir W.W. Wynn’s Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not far off his best when resuming with a good second in Grand Sefton at Aintree in November Disappointed in Becher there following month but excellent chance to resume winning ways back in a hunter. TFR##### BHA124
2 CONQUREDALOFEUROPE (IRE) (45) 032-320 CD 11 12-2
Br B g Presenting - Sleepless Eye Mr Felix Foster (7) J
O The Golden Syndicate F. Foster, Ilkley T
H Middleton
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished last in recent point outing and has plenty to find on Rules form. TFR#!!!! BHA100
3 FIX AT ALL (FR) (19) 0P40-PP 10 12-2
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR) Mr Troy Walsh (7) J
O Mrs L. Maclennan Callum Bickers-Price, Hereford T
H Herefordshire and Clifton
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at his best but hasn’t shown much in 4 starts for this yard, including in hunters. TFR##!!! BHA112
4 ISOCRATE (FR) (10) 142426 8 12-2
Br B g Petillo (FR) - Popins (FR) Mr William Brown (7) J
O Mr James Binks W. J. Brown T H Hurworth
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved inconsistent in the summer and sold from Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill £10,000 in October Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (Feb 22). TFR##!!! BHA104
5 LUNAR CONTACT (IRE) (24) P2-2416 8 12-2
Br B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE) Miss Rebekah Duffy (7) J
O Mrs Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T H Border Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had rather lost his way for Tom Ellis after completing hat-trick in the autumn of last season but got back on track making his first start in a hunter when second at Hexham in April. Respected on that form but he was unplaced in a point last month TFR###!! BHA100
6 BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (24) 2P63-21 9 11-12
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE) Miss Lucy Brown (7) J
O Mrs H. O. Graham Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick T H Jedforest
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to catch right for Gary Rutherford but successful on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 8) Makes first start in a hunter TFR###!! BHA103
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 54y
7 ZHIGULI (IRE) (45) 13P1-53 D 11 11-12
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Grangeclare Flight (IRE) Mr Thomas Easterby (5) J
O Mrs C. A. Coward
Mrs C. A. Coward, Dalby T H Middleton
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences who has also been twice successful between the flags Posted solid third on return in that sphere in January and will be dangerous if able to build on that here. TFR###!! BHA120
2025: CAPTAIN TOMMY (IRE) 11 12 1 Mr Huw Edwards 12-1 (Fred Timmis) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 5. Stewards Note: GABORIOT: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-6 Gaboriot (FR), 15-2 Zhiguli (IRE), 10-1 Lunar Contact (IRE), 12-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 16-1 Fix At All (FR), 20-1 Isocrate (FR), 33-1 Conquredalofeurope (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW GABORIOT disappointed last time but he was a good second in the Grand Sefton at Aintree on his return and this looks a good opportunity for him to enhance his excellent record in hunters Zhiguli and Lunar Contact can battle for minor honours
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GABORIOT (FR) 2.ZHIGULI (IRE) 3.LUNAR CONTACT (IRE)
RESULTS
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A cash prize will be awarded to the stablehand responsible for the Best Turned Out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a memento.
Colours No Horse
Horse
SIXTH RACE 4.40
The Flat Season Next Fillies’ “Junior”
National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old fillies ¨ Total prize fund £4500 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235 (Penalty Value £2450.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr J Snowden (9 wins from 22 runners, 41%) runs ENYA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs ENYA Longest Traveller: BALLYGOREY RUBY trained by E Sheehy, Ireland.
1 BALLYGOREY RUBY
(GB) (41) 03 11-2
Br B f Schiaparelli (GER) - Midnight Gem Conor O’Farrell J
O Wayne W N Kelly E. Sheehy, Ireland T
B Ms Gillian E Morgan
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of Irish bumpers. TFR##!!! BHA-
2 CRYSTAL CONNEMARA (IRE) (77)
3 11-2
Br B f Crystal Ocean - Hills of Connemara (IRE) David Bass J
O Mr Max Comley Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
B Forge Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A cheaply bought Crystal Ocean filly who showed clear ability when third of 12 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in December, finishing well. Has since left Richard Bandey and has achieved the most of those with experience TFR##### BHA-
3 ENYA (GER) (104) 2 11-2
Br B f Lord of England (GER) - Erica (GER) Gavin Sheehan J
O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate Gary Gillies Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B G.Gaul BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-sister to German 2-y-o 7f winner Elle (by Areion): dam, useful German 11f winner (stayed 15f) Held back by inexperience when second in juvenile hurdle at Warwick on her debut in November. Switches to a bumper now and clearly thought capable of better TFR####! BHA-
4 IMSTRAWBERRYBLONDE (GB) (-) 11-2
Br Ch f Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Askphilmor (IRE) Joe Williamson J
O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B T. A. Williams Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sans Frontieres filly Dam runner-up in bumper out of half-sister to smart hurdler/winning 25f chaser William Henry and useful Flat stayer Sesenta, from family of smart staying hurdler Strangely Brown. TFR##!!! BHA-
5 IT WOULD BE YOU (GB) (-) 11-2
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Pink Sheets (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr R. Kent
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 SOLDI (GB) (-) 11-2
Br Ch f Capri (IRE) - New Money
Brian Hughes J
O Eventmasters Racing John Mackie, Church Broughton T
B Mickley Stud Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capri filly. Dam (c59), maiden chaser (stayed 19f), half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 33f) Ace High and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Premier Bond out of smart hurdler/fairly useful chase winner up to 2 3/4m (stayed 25f) Celtic Native Bred more for stamina than speed. TFR###!! BHA-
8 TRUE MEASURE (GB) (-) 11-2
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Francisca (USA) Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Nicola Bulgin Toby Bulgin, Lambourn T
B B. V. Sangster
TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel filly Half-sister to Sea Battle Dam 8.5f-9.5f winner in USA Needs a close look in the betting for a yard that sent out a winning newcomer the previous week. TFR###!! BHA-
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Crystal Connemara (IRE), 10-3 Enya (GER), 7-2 Luna Lux (FR), 9-1 True Measure (GB), 12-1 It Would Be You (GB), 16-1 Soldi (GB), 20-1 Imstrawberryblonde (GB), 50-1 Ballygorey Ruby (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CRYSTAL CONNEMARA finished her race to good effect at Newbury on her debut in December and having transferred to a good up-and-coming yard, she’s fancied to confirm that initial promise and get off the mark at the second time of asking Luna Lux and Enya, who was held back by inexperience in a juvenile hurdle at Warwick, are both clearly thought capable of better.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRYSTAL CONNEMARA (IRE) 2.LUNA LUX (FR) 3.ENYA (GER)
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Mickley Bruce Costelloe & Lenihan Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Nathaniel filly Dam bumper/fairly useful 2m hurdler, from family of useful hurdler/chaser up to 2 3/4m Damut.
TFR###!! BHA-
6 LUNA LUX (FR) (42) 3 BF 11-2
Br B f Masked Marvel - Black Luna (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Geegeez.co.uk PA Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B S.N.C. Ecurie Drost & S.N.C. Ecurie Tyga geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Masked Marvel filly who is bred to make a useful jumper and showed promise for all that she was unable to meet market expectations in a C&D event on her debut in January. Clearly thought capable of better.
TFR####! BHA-
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Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
2026 FIXTURES
2026 FLAT
Wednesday 8th April
Wednesday 22nd April
Monday 11th May
Thursday 21st May
Saturday 30th May
Thursday 11th June
Monday 22nd June
Wednesday 8th July
Wednesday 15th July
Wednesday 22nd July
Tuesday 4th August
Monday 17th August
Wednesday 26th August
Tuesday 8th September
Wednesday 30th September
Saturday 17th October
Tuesday 27th October
2026 NATIONAL HUNT
Friday 20th November
20th November iday
Tuesday 15th December
Monday 28th December
WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL
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