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The Racing To School Female Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (25 wins from 153 runners, 16%) runs PRESENT FAIR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Kirby (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs BE THE DIFFERENCE
Weightwatcher: QUIAN won off a handicap mark of 98, his rating is now down 9lb to 89.
Longest Traveller: THRONE HALL trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 234 miles.
Colours No Horse
1 TARBAT NESS (GB) (30) 654 6 12-0
Br Gr g Reliable Man - Ethics Girl (IRE) Alice Stevens (3) J
O The 1997 Partnership and RHD John Berry, Newmarket T
B Lawrence Wadey & Emma Berry H K Racing Services S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not really threatened in a trio of starts over hurdles thus far but landed a staying event on Flat here in October and could be interesting now upped in trip for handicap debut in this sphere. TFR####! BHA100
2 LES’S LEGACY (GB) (23) 260045 8 11-12
Br B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J
O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Les Richards Simpsons Malt Ltd, J e Douglas & Sons S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on promise of previous start when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago and losing run continues to grow TFR##!!! BHA98
3 THRONE HALL (GB) (19) 2-P0P16 8 11-12
Br B g Kingman - Appearance Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J
O The Real Quiz Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort at his best on Flat and fairly useful hurdler However, he was very disappointing on level in Britain at the end of 2024 and went with no encouragement back over timber at Ffos Las earlier this month. TFR##!!! BHA98
4 PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (25) P0-3504 8 11-10
Br B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) Miss Gina Andrews J
O Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped down to a handy mark and fared better than of late when respectable 8 1/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Quian in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 25 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Warrants respect.
TFR####! BHA96
5 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (25) 562165 C D 9 11-9
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B F. Mc Mahon Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders’ event over 25f at this course in December and posted solid fifth of 9 behind Quian in handicap hurdle (13/2) over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. May find himself short of pace again here, though. TFR##!!! BHA95
6 KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (61) 152350 BF 7 11-8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) Miss Lois Teal (7) J
O Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B G. T. Morrow Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Southwell (20.4f) in May and has made the frame in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby since. Needs to bounce back from a poor effort last time, though. TFR###!! BHA94
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 66y
No Horse
7 UPFORDEBATE (IRE) (14) 3P6501 6 11-6
Br B g Mount Nelson - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs Gail Kidd Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark, in first-time tongue strap, when landing 8-runner handicap hurdle (6/1) at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 14 days ago. 6lb higher now but must enter calculations. TFR####! BHA92
8 QUIAN (GER) (25) 003341 CD 9 11-3
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Quiana (GER) Fern O’Brien (7) J
O Mr Paddy Brennan & Mr George Houghton Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways, on just second start for new yard, when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. 5lb rise fair and is one for shortlist TFR##### BHA89
2024: COULD BE TROUBLE (IRE) 9 11 9 Abbie McCain 15-2 (Donald McCain) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: KNACKER TRAPPER: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Upfordebate (IRE), 7-2 Quian (GER), 11-2 Tarbat Ness (GB), 8-1 Present Fair (IRE), Knacker Trapper (IRE), 17-2 Be The Difference (IRE), 18-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 33-1 Throne Hall (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW QUIAN was having just his second start for Lizzie Quinlan when scoring over C&D last month and remains nicely treated on old form. He can follow up. Tarbet Ness and Present Fair are feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.QUIAN (GER) 2.TARBAT NESS
3.PRESENT FAIR (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
HBLB PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £163,333 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
SECOND RACE 3.00
The BBC Make A Difference Awards Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
for five 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 184 runners, 8%) runs BEAT THE EDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (1 win from 19 runners, 5%) runs BEAT THE EDGE Longest Traveller: FATHERS ADVICE trained by R M Smith, Galston, 176 miles.
1 TREATY BOY (IRE) (40) 603U56 CD 8 12-0
Br Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Ryan Flannigan Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B James Butler Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut over C&D on final run for Rebecca Menzies but unable to build on that for current yard, though trip too far at Newcastle latest. Back on winning mark now at least. TFR###!! BHA94
2 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (30) 52-2P2P 9 11-11
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr G. F. White Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Mr W. T. Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kelso last season and good runner-up efforts 2 of 4 starts this term. Shaped as if amiss other 2 starts, including last time, but type to bounce back. TFR####! BHA91
3 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (20) 022152 C 8 11-6
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Smartwater Utilities Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW In decent form for new yard, including a 19f win here on New Year’s Day However, should have won at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago, idled markedly run-in and headed dying strides, so clearly not straightforward.
TFR####! BHA86
4 MY PORTIA (GB) (12) 464210 BF 7 11-5
Br Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Talk The Talk Brian Hughes J
O Mrs J. Micklethwait L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B R. and J. Micklethwait
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified good support in going one better than at Leicester when scoring at Market Rasen last month. Lost all hope with a serious error back at former course 12 days ago and well worth another chance.
TFR##### BHA85
5 HAZARD COLLONGES (FR) (6) 424254 8 11-4
Br B g Coastal Path - Prouesse Collonges (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr Jos Lovegrove-Fielden Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 145y
7 FATHERS ADVICE (IRE) (36) 26-4054 8 10-7
Br B g Aiken - I’ll Have It (IRE) Ben Smith (7) J
O The Racing Suite R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Alastair Pim
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden over hurdles/fences. Turned in his best effort of the season fitted with this headgear when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr 5 weeks ago but remains opposable for win purposes back over fences. TFR###!! BHA73
8 EDMOND DANTES (IRE) (34) P-00P00 9 10-2
Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Abhasana (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Mr James Proudfoot & Mrs Sue Murtagh Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler Hasn’t taken to chasing. TFR#!!!! BHA68
2024: CHASE A FORTUNE 6 11 10 Tom Midgley 5-2 (Chris Grant) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Stewards Note:
FEARLESS ACTION: Following its run on 26/1/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress. MY PORTIA: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Beat The Edge (IRE), 7-2 My Portia (GB), 5-1 Fearless Action (IRE), 6-1 Treaty Boy (IRE), 11-1 Fathers Advice (IRE), 28-1 Zara’s Universe (GB), 80-1 Edmond Dantes (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MY PORTIA is clearly an improved model all of a sudden and can quickly resume winning ways after a serious jumping error cost her all chance at Leicester 12 days ago. Fearless Action and Beat The Edge both have risks attached to them for different reasons but are also capable, too. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY PORTIA 2.FEARLESS ACTION (IRE)
3.BEAT THE EDGE (IRE)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but arrives in decent nick, his latest run at Ludlow best ignored (taken on for the lead). Should give another good account from the front.
TFR###!! BHA84
6 ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (59) 1P-566P D 9 10-10
Br B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass Joe Williamson (3) J
O Ashgill Stud 2 Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B Ashgill Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third success over fences at Southwell (15.8f) in March but her form has been mixed since (including over hurdles), well held back chasing last 2 starts. Others more persuasive. TFR##!!! BHA76
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THIRD RACE 3.30
The Racing TV Club Day Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 11 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): D McCain (25 wins from 153 runners, 16%) runs SOLENT GATEWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Lacey (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs SPACEPORT
Longest Traveller: SPACEPORT trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 222 miles.
1 BALLYVANGO (IRE) (31) 5/03-622 6 11-7
Br B g Ocovango - Minoras Return (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 14 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and similar form in maiden hurdles, including when second to Rubber Ball (winner again since) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) the previous month, carrying head bit awkwardly. Has leading claims on that form and should go well again. TFR####! BHA108
2 MACHO SUN (IRE) (112) 0 5 11-7
Br B g Camacho - Morning Jewel (IRE)
O The Southwold Set
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
Mike Sowersby, Malton T
B Kevin & Meta Cullen Mike Sowersby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) who achieved nothing on Sedgefield hurdling debut in November TFR#!!!! BHA-
3 MAFIA POWER (GB) (10) 4P-P 8 11-7
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rivara
Henry Brooke J
O Miss H. Shields Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Archie Watson and showed some promise at Sedgefield on hurdling debut. Pulled up next 2 starts but has added to his tally on the Flat since. TFR###!! BHA97
4 MYTHICAL (FR) (24) 0P
Br B g Camelot - Inchmina
O Mr Edward C. Wilkin
8 11-7
Tom Midgley (3) J
Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T
B S.A.S. Clear Light Yorkshire Bale S
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who has shown little in a pair of hurdle events at Wetherby TFR#!!!! BHA-
5 NEVER SEEN AGAIN (IRE) (883) 4/- 7 11-7
Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Semiquaver (IRE) James Best J
O Humphreys, Brown & Rose Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Gerry and John Rowley Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 1 1/2m-13f winner Bolder Bob. Dam unraced. Stuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022. Off since and has moved yards. Has had a breathing operation. TFR###!! BHA-
6 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (60) 4 7 11-7
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Deer Forest Stud Greenhous Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Hugo Palmer (sold 9,000 gns), had usual headgear/tongue strap retained for hurdling debut and looked badly in need of the experience when fourth of 9 at Wetherby in December May do better TFR###!! BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 THE LAST CLOUD (IRE) (15) 63 5 11-7
Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lady Lucarno Lee Edwards J
O Mr B Hague & Mr P Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered hurdling debut form upped markedly in trip when third in 7-runner maiden at this course (25.3f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Return to appreciably shorter unlikely to suit. TFR###!! BHA-
8 FLORITA (IRE) (103) 6/22-000 7 11-0
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley T
B Ann McCarthy Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on the last 2 of her 3 starts in points but has finished well held in a trio of starts over hurdles. TFR#!!!! BHA-
9 STELLARMASTERPIECE (FR) (24) FP6 5 11-0
Br Gr m Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Sister Dam’s (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O M.H.O.G. Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Dermot Cantillon Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles. TFR#!!!! BHA-
10 LIKLEMAN (GB) (13) 64 4 10-9
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Lynique (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Mr C. R. Hirst Simon West, Middleham T
B Carisbrooke Stud Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Miler on the Flat and showed a bit more than first time up over hurdles (hooded) when fourth of 18 in Wetherby juvenile (2m, heavy) 13 days ago, despite refusing to settle. More needed again. TFR##!!! BHA-
11
SPACEPORT
(IRE)
(137)
4 10-9
Br Gr g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Moon Empress (FR) Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare100 - Spaceport Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Roger O’Dwyer RaceShare S
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Sonning (winner around 2m, by The Gurkha). Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successful twice in 2024, mid-division last time. Very interesting hurdling debutant in the context of this race. TFR##### BHA-
2024: WOLFBURG (IRE) 5 11 7 Ryan Mania 5-1 (Sandy Thomson) 12 ran Hood worn by No. 1, 9, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Stewards Note: SOLENT GATEWAY: Following its run on 27/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed. FLORITA: Following its run on 14/11/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
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Age st-lb
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Age st-lb
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Ballyvango (IRE), 9-4 Spaceport (IRE), 7-1 Solent Gateway (IRE), 9-1 The Last Cloud (IRE), 18-1 Never Seen Again (IRE), 20-1 Mafia Power (GB), 22-1 Likleman (GB), 150-1 Florita (IRE), Stellarmasterpiece (FR), 200-1 Macho Sun (IRE), Mythical (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SPACEPORT, a fairly useful dual winner on the Flat, is a most interesting hurdling debutant in the context of this race and is selected to get his career in this sphere off to the perfect start. Ballyvango hasn’t looked totally straightforward but has shown a fair level of ability on all 3 hurdle starts to date and should go well once more. Solent Gateway can fill the places if going the right way from his Wetherby hurdle bow
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPACEPORT (IRE) 2.BALLYVANGO (IRE) 3.SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
RACE SPONSOR
With thanks to RACING TV for sponsoring this race.
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.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
WEDNESDAY 5TH MARCH
Catterick’s 2024/25 National Hunt season continues, with 6 exciting races scheduled. Tickets from £17 in advance (£21 on the day)
FOURTH RACE 4.00
The Easby Abbey Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase
(Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £14000 ¨ Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £5842, 2nd £2922, 3rd £1460, 4th £731. (Penalty Value £7624.40)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (14 wins from 184 runners, 8%) runs MASTER BREFFNI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs CLASSIC MAESTRO & MATCHLESS Longest Traveller: MATCHLESS & CLASSIC MAESTRO trained by J Candlish, Leek, 113 miles.
1 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (12) 111341 7 11-12
Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J
O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B G. T. Morrow PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Is enjoying a fine season and he readily bagged his fourth success (cheekpieces fitted) in 5-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Really likeable sort who is a player once more. TFR##### BHA132
2 NOT STAYING LONG (IRE) (59) 145-011 CD 7 11-5
Br B or Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr Martin Doyle Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW In fine form since rejoining his former trainer and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of C&D handicap wins either side of Christmas. Has more to offer after a break. Big shout. TFR####! BHA125
3 MATCHLESS (IRE) (28) 421446 C 7 10-8
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who didn’t need to be anywhere near that level to land the odds in seller at Plumpton in November Beat just one on his chasing debut at Newcastle last month. Others preferred. TFR##!!!
BHA114
4 MASTER BREFFNI (IRE) (20) F12-521 D 7 10-5
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Hot Oscar (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Phil Ellerby, Mr D Pollitt & Partners Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B W. Devine
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Up 10lb (including 5lb out of the handicap) but scored cosily there so not totally dismissed. TFR###!! BHA106
2024: PRAIRIE WOLF (IRE) 7 11 10 Nick Scholfield 6-5 (Sue Smith) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Not Staying Long (IRE), 7-4 Classic Maestro (IRE), 11-2 Master Breffni (IRE), 10-1 Matchless (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CLASSIC MAESTRO jumped superbly when going in at Leicester recently and Jennie Candlish’s likeable sort is taken to bag a fifth win of the campaign and edge out the hat-trick seeking Not Staying Long. Sedgefield victor Master Breffin also needs factoring in.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 2.NOT STAYING LONG (IRE) 3.MASTER BREFFNI (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 51y
RESULTS
RACE SPONSOR
With thanks to MR CLIVE SIMPSON for sponsoring this race.
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.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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Easby Abbey
Today's feature race is tituled in memory of Easby Abbey, a local bred son of Narrator (son of influential stallion Nearco) and Catterick racing hero who was born in 1967.
Across his racing life, Easby Abbey was the winner of 22 races under Rules from his 57 starts, and was notably runner up to Comedy Of Errors in the 1973 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Trained by Peter Easterby, Easby Abbey ran seven times on the flat managing only one place and it wasn’t until he was put over hurdles that he found his true vocation.
In 1975 he beat Flashy Boy and Tingle Creek intheBensonandHedgesGoldCupatSandown and carried 11st 10lb to victory in the Massey Ferguson Gold Cup at Cheltenham, giving 18lb and a ten length drubbing to third placed Royal Frolic, who later the same season won the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
He won 13 times over hurdles partnered firstly by Paddy Broderick andthenexclusivelybyRonBarry,and as well as his near miss at Cheltenham was placed in the Scottish Champion Hurdle.
A rugged front runner and a lover of fastground,hewasbeatenonlyonceas a novice over fences, in the Mildmay at Liverpool.
The bay gelding then successfully made the transition from top hurdler to top chaser until leg trouble prematurely brought about the end of his career at the age of eight.
Sadly, injury ruled Easby Abbey out of that running of the Gold Cup and led to his retirement.
Easby Abbey went on to enjoy 17 years of happy retirement at Broken Brea Farm, Richmond, looked after by Clive Simpson, grandson of Mrs Gwen Blow who both bred
and raced the horse. Described by Mr Simpson as a ‘real character’, he remembered that Easby Abbey would frequently jump out of his field and gallop off down the road.
Today’s race is run in memory of this homebred local star
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FIFTH RACE 4.30
The
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Steeple
Chase
(Class 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £10000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (25 wins from 153 runners, 16%) runs ONE MORE STROKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs EAST STREET
Longest Travellers: BROKEN ICE trained by J Mcconnell,FROM THE ASHES trained by C Byrnes - all Ireland.
1 EAST STREET (IRE) (15) 111PP0 9 12-0
Br B g Mores Wells - Serpentine Mine (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5) J
O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket T
B Denis Cummins
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored and landed hat-trick when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and a Haydock handicap hurdle this winter Well below that level under both codes since, however, and whilst he may have found stamina stretched at Plumpton (28.4f) latest, he has a bit to prove at present. TFR###!! BHA120
2 FROM THE ASHES (IRE) (37) 02-00P3 8 11-12
Br B g Ocovango - Ballinacraig (IRE)
O Byrnes Bloodstock Ltd
B John & Jamie O’Brien
P. Byrnes (3) J
Charles Byrnes, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who arrives on a losing run of ten but back on track stepped up markedly in trip when third at Windsor (28.7f) in January, doing well given he made a significant mid-race error Boasts an unappealing strike rate but one to consider nevertheless. TFR##### BHA118
3 BREAKDANCE KID (GB) (24) 552135 7 11-11
Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar Sam Coltherd J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Cyril Humphris Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran away with a Hexham handicap (24.2f) in June and back to winning ways when forging clear for success at Kelso (21.6f) in November Creditable third at Newcastle prior to disappointing at Musselburgh (lugged left throughout) but he appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA117
4 ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) (24) 13-3251 C 6 11-9
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Aisling Leer JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2 of his 3 races over hurdles in 2023/24 and confirmed initial promise over fences when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f) 24 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and he’s respected nudged up 2lb. TFR####! BHA115
5 BROKEN ICE (IRE) (123) 256420 9 11-3
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ice Box (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O John McConnell John McConnell, Ireland T
B Mr W. S. Acham
TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run but did run well in pair of starts over fences/hurdles in August. Final start when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft) in October was a respectable one and application of a first-time visor could put an extra edge on him returned to chasing. TFR###!! BHA109
6 POETRY MAN (IRE) (59) P32U-U1 CD 7 10-9
Br Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J
O Julie Lloyd and Victoria Bewley George Bewley, Colby T
B Vincent Finn Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles but improved on previous chase exploits back from 8 months off when winning 13-runner C&D handicap chase in December, drawing clear straight. Handicapper has reacted with an 8lb rise but he could yet have more to offer on that evidence. TFR####! BHA101
7 SEAN OG (IRE) (128) 121026 BF 7 10-8
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Genesta (IRE)
O SJD Racing & Dianne Sayer
Henry Brooke J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
B Gerard Mullins Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over fences at Cartmel (21f) last summer and quickly bounced back to form with an excellent second at Hexham (24.2f) in October Below best when ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (3 1/4m) later that month but not one to write off back from a break. TFR###!! BHA100
2024: TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) 7 12 0 Brian Hughes 5-4 (Rebecca Menzies) 5 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6.
Stewards Note:
BREAKDANCE KID: Following its run on 1/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 From The Ashes (IRE), 7-2 Poetry Man (IRE), 9-2 One More Stroke (IRE), 9-1 Breakdance Kid (GB), Broken Ice (IRE), 10-1 East Street (IRE), 12-1 Sean Og (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FROM THE ASHES’ strike rate tempers enthusiasm but he returned to form when third at Windsor on his latest outing 37 days ago, doing well to recover from a serious mid-race error He gets the narrow vote to come out on top, with last-time-out winners One More Stroke and Poetry Man others of interest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FROM THE ASHES (IRE) 2.ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) 3.POETRY MAN (IRE)
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The Racing Again 5th March Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze
Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y SIXTH RACE 5.00
Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (17 wins from 96 runners, 18%) runs ROMEO BROWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs GROVE ROAD
Longest Traveller: TOWNHILL trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 222 miles.
1 CLONDAW ROYALE (IRE) (38) 4PP014 6 12-0
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Goodbloodbadblood (IRE) Benjamin Macey (7) J
O The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mary M. Brennan Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Haydock in December before recording a solid fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle there (21.2f, soft) 38 days ago. Can make his presence felt again off the same mark. TFR####! BHA110
2 VELASCO (IRE) (21) 1-4S645 9 11-12
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR) Nathan Moscrop J
O Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Kenilworth House Stud Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a wind op before a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. More is needed despite a slipping mark. TFR##!!! BHA108
3 TOWNHILL (IRE) (155) 41-1P0P D 7 11-12
Br Ch g Presenting - Ladies Pride (IRE) Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B W. B. Mactaggart Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged three staying handicap hurdle wins in the first half of last year but he needs to shrug off lesser efforts the last three times. Others appeal more. TFR##!!! BHA108
4 GROVE ROAD (IRE) (15) 114236 D 9 11-11
Br Ch g Mahler - Dear Frankie (IRE) Jamie Brace (5) J
O Kevin Boothby and John Lynk James Owen, Newmarket T
B Gareth Adair
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over hurdles at Huntingdon in November but he came in last of 6 at Plumpton (25f, soft) 15 days ago when unsuited by way race developed. Remains one to consider TFR###!! BHA107
5 FINAL EDGAR (IRE) (15) 3-6P626 7 11-9
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Vita Nuova (IRE) Jonathan England J
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B James T. Williams Adra Projects Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track when second over 19.3f here in January but only sixth in similar event here 15 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted over this much longer trip. Not dismissed. TFR###!! BHA105
6 ASA (FR) (8) 5P1211 CD 6 11-6 (in 7lb ex)
Br Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR) Joe Williamson (3) J
O The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Gildas Blain Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving over fences and hurdles of late and she easily bagged a third success since Boxing Day in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle 8 days ago. This C&D scorer holds leading claims under a 7lb penalty TFR##### BHA95
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O Owner T Trainer
7 ROMEO BROWN (GB) (15) P-00054 11 11-3
Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A long time without a win and this veteran hasn’t fired yet this season, finishing a well-held fourth over 2m3f here last time. Has his stamina to prove too. TFR##!!! BHA99
8 FOREST BLAZE (GB) (33) 0-50313 BF 6 11-0
Br Br g Kapgarde (FR) - Ixora (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O M Blades, Craggs, Clark and Cambridge Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Greenlands Farm Stud Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Hexham in December and backed it up with a good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 33 days ago when needing a stiffer test. Very much one to consider over this longer distance. TFR####! BHA96
9 KING CASEY (IRE) (55) 03-5P 5 10-13
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - The Real Casey (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs E. A. Verity Joanne Foster, Ilkley T
B Jimmy Lawler
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler who was pulled up in novice here (19.3f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Goes into handicaps now with this much longer trip a likely plus though so possibilities. TFR###!! BHA95
10 BOLLIN NEIL (GB) (61) P512/-0P CD 9 10-12
Br Ch g Haafhd - Bollin Nellie Mr William Easterby (3) J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW A Flat/C&D hurdles winner but hasn’t looked the force of old since returning from a long absence in September Hard to warm to. TFR##!!! BHA94
11 RUMBLE B (IRE) (20) 130633 11 10-3
Br B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Miss C. Tinkler Justin Landy, Leyburn T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick without winning, third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, soft) 20 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark. TFR###!! BHA85
2024: BURROWS HALL (FR) 7 11 1 Nick Scholfield 10-3 (Sue Smith) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 10. ~Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 10.
Stewards Note: KING CASEY: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse scoped dirty post-race.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Asa (FR), 5-1 Forest Blaze (GB), 7-1 Clondaw Royale (IRE), 10-1 Townhill (IRE), Final Edgar (IRE), 14-1 Rumble B (IRE), 16-1 Grove Road (IRE), 18-1 Romeo Brown (GB), 20-1 Velasco (IRE), 28-1 Bollin Neil (GB), 40-1 King Casey (IRE)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW ASA is going from strength to strength and hard to oppose under a 7lb penalty for her recent easy Southwell victory. Forest Blaze could emerge as the main danger to Philip Kirby’s thriving mare now his stamina is unlocked more with Clondaw Royale, Grove Road and King Casey in the picture for minor honours.
