Cheltenham Racecard - Friday 24th October

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Hello and a very warm welcome to Cheltenham Racecourse for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 season – The William Hill Showcase!

After a busy summer of preparation, it’s a pleasure to welcome you back to the Home of Jump Racing For many of us, returning to Cheltenham feels like coming home, that unmistakable mix of excitement, anticipation and world-class sport. Over the summer, we’ve worked hard to enhance the customer experience across the racecourse, and we’re delighted that you’ll begin to see these improvements in action today.

Following the success of the drinks control release in 2025, we’ve now removed all drinks restrictions across the Club enclosure for 2025/26. You can take your drink with you and enjoy it wherever you choose to watch the action. The safety of the horses is off the utmost importance to us and our stewards will be carefully monitoring the area. Our refurbishment programme continues, with Cottage Rake and Mill House transformed into the stylish new Prestbury View, meaning five of the seven bars in the Main Grandstand have now been upgraded. These changes, alongside clearer signage, make it easier to navigate and meet friends around the course The Vestey Food Court becomes The Green Grazer, championing local produce as part of our sustainability commitment. Prosecco joins the range for the first time this season.

Today we unveil our new state-of-the-art sound system providing clearer commentary throughout the course, developed in partnership with RaceTech. We’re also pleased to introduce RaceIQ technology from RMG, providing racegoers with data-led metrics Make sure you head to the Winner’s Enclosure for the Preview Show at 12:30pm as our hosts Aly Vance and Martin Kelly preview the day’s card, alongside speaking to the day’s leading contenders and racing greats. Perfectly setting you up for the day’s action on the track.

The GBR Jockey Gym also returns, offering interactive demonstrations, family fun and a chance to meet the Shetland ponies. You can even test your own skills in The Commentator’s Box. Don’t miss the new Cheltenham 50:50 Raffle, debuting today, raising money for good causes and for the lucky winner 50% of the prize pot!

Today’s seven-race card is headlined by the squareintheair.com Handicap Steeple Chase, featuring, Matata, Unexpected Party, Calico and the Irish raider Jasko des Dames. The day also sees Festival 2025 winner Jazzy Matty return, along with 2025 Unibet Champion Hurdle runner King of Kingsfield, looking to continue his fine start over fences, also among those to watch.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to today’s race sponsors, whose generous support makes this day possible: William Hill, Holland Cooper, Foundation Developments, oddschecker and Square In The Air.

We’re thrilled to have you back as we launch another unforgettable season at the Home of Jump Racing and be sure to join us again tomorrow for what promises to be another great day at Cheltenham.

Enjoy your day.

Guy Lavender Martin St Quinton Chief Executive Officer Chairman

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The Showcase

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

6 INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN(IRE)(41)

B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - Sway (FR) 7 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T Gavin Cromwell

O Mr John P. McManus

E Tongue Strap

TFRHHHHH BHA160 FORM 011-054 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheKimMuiratthismeetinglastyearbeforeaddinga Grade1NoviceatAintree.Hasfoundlifetougherinopencompanysincebuthedid stayonwellwhen71/4lengthsfourthtoGalopinDesChampsintheIrishGoldCup (3m)6weeksagoandthislongertripwillplaytohisstrengths.

B Mrs Noreen McManus S 1Feb Leo 24f Ch Yield 4/10 GalopinDesChamps(FR) 7

Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 5/9 GalopinDesChamps(FR) 15l Nov24 Pun 19f Ch soft 7/8 FactTo File (FR) 36l

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

- = 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

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

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)

16. Headgear

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Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

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THE RACEIQ JUMP INDEX

The rise of statistics in sport has transformed how sporting events are broadcast, played, and followed and data has become essential for performance analysis and planning. RaceiQ’s metrics aim to bring horse racing to a modern, data-savvy audience. The metrics are all powered by GPS trackers carried on every horse and produce:

LENGTHS GAINED JUMPING (LGJ)

The lengths gained, or lost, by a horse at each obstacle in a race, relative to the field.

JUMP INDEX

This quantifies a horse’s jumping ability at each obstacle, in a race, and throughout its career as a score out of ten. It compares the efficiency, speed and fluency of a horse’s jumps against all those recorded in the RaceiQ database.

SPEED LOST

The difference in a horse’s speed (in mph) from entering the Jumping Envelope (the area 30m before and after a fence) to landing.

ENTRY SPEED

The horse’s speed (in mph) when entering the Jumping Envelope.

FINISHING SPEED PERCENTAGE (FSP)

The speed a horse completes the final four furlongs in comparison to the whole race; An FSP of 110% reflects a horse covering the final furlongs 10% quicker than they travelled through the race as a whole.

STRIDE LENGTH

The distance a horse covers with a full cycle of a stride. We can measure both the average and peak stride length of a horse (in metres).

These can be used to analyse previous runs and attempt to predict future performance. A great example was Ballyburn at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. His career Jump Index of 6.8 out of 10 before the race was lower than all but one of his rivals, and on the day, he scored a Jump Index of 5.8 out of 10, which was the worst of the seven runners. The Lengths Gained Jumping metric then quantified the impact of this poor jumping, highlighting that despite only finishing eight and a half lengths behind the winner, Lecky Watson, he forfeited nearly 20 lengths to him through slow jumping in the race.

We are delighted to be using the RaceIQ data specific to Cheltenham for the first time this season. It will enhance the racegoers experience and bring a whole new aspect to race analysis for our visitors each day.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (38 wins from 236 runners, 16%) runs EAST INDIA EXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs BOWENSONFIRE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: JAZZY MATTY trained by C Collins, BOWENSONFIRE trained by G Elliott, Ireland. MONTECAM trained by John Mcconnell - all Ireland.

1 EASTINDIAEXPRESS (IRE) (191)

BgMilan-Roztoc(IRE) 6 12-0

J Freddie Gordon (3)

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Eic Racing &Table Five

B S. McElroy

S Unibet

2 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (223)

BgChampsElysees-HangarSix(IRE) 7 11-12

J HarryCobden

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O MrWill Davies & DrTom Davies

B Lakeview House Stud

S Hatherden Horse Transport

3 STONER’S CHOICE (GB)

(176)

BrgGreatPretender(IRE)-HighBenefit(IRE) 10 11-8

J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick

B John R. Hales

S BresBet

4 BOWENSONFIRE (FR)

(28)

BgGemix(FR)-Amulet(FR) 5 11-8

J Jack Kennedy E Hood

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O KTDA Racing

B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

5 JAZZYMATTY(FR) (86)

ChgDoctorDino(FR)-Robbe(FR)

6 11-8

J DannyGilligan E Tongue Strap

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Top Man Racing Syndicate

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien

6 SAINTANAPOLINO (FR) (223)

BgJeuStEloi(FR)-Anamarina(FR) 6 11-6

J Callum Pritchard (5)

T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead

O Mr David Lockwood

B MrJacques Vayssier

S Philip Hobbs Racing

7 NAVAJO

INDY(GB)

(258) BgNathaniel(IRE)-NavajoCharm 6 11-6

J Gavin Sheehan

T Tom Symonds, Hentland

O M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman

B Natton HouseThoroughbreds & MrG Bishop

S Gun Dog Gin

FIRST RACE

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM2/U1101- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed an excellent season in 2024/25 and baggedathirdvictoryin14-runnerhandicaphurdlehere(20.2f,good) inApril by6 lengths fromWhatsupwithyou. Up another8lb but he’s verymuchonetoconsider 16Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 1/14 Whatsupwithyou(IRE) 6l 14Mar Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/24 Wodhooh (FR) 13l Dec24 Kmp 21f HcpH good 1/9 KingofTheRoad(IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM01U132TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m3f hurdles/chase winner last term who signed offwith a good second of10 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 7 months ago Since had a wind op and needs consideringonhisreturn.

15Mar Kmp 21f HcpH good 2/10 Aston Martini 1l 15Feb Asc 19f HcpH good 3/11 Altobelli (IRE) 5l 25Jan Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 ToChaseADream 6l

TFRHHHII BHA131

FORM1//2402-0 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincethe springof2023andhecameina below-par17thof23inhandicaphurdleatPunchestown(23.5f,good tosoft)inMay.Needstobouncebackafteralay-off

1May Pun 23f HcpH yield 17/23 Jeriko du Reponet (FR) 31l 22Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/12 SaintAnapolino (FR) 31/2l 18Jan Asc 19f HcpH good 7/11 Altobelli (IRE) 25l

TFRHHHHI BHA131

FORM31U433

TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time hurdles winner (at up to 17f) in early summer and he shaped promisingly when third of 12 in handicap hurdleatListowel(16f,goodtosoft)28daysago,finishingwellunder apatientride.ThisIrishchallengerisalikelyplayer.

26Sep Lis 16f HcpH gd-yd 3/12 Casheldale Lad (IRE)

21Aug Kny 17f HcpH good 3 Spy

8Aug Wex 16f HcpH gd-yd 4 Mercury Mission 5l

TFRHHIII BHA131

FORM2216-P0 C D

TIMEFORMVIEW Athree-time chase winner last season but yet to fire this term, pulled up over hurdles at Punchestown (20.5f) before only 12th in Galway handicap chase in July Tongue strap goes back onherewithsomethingtoprove

30Jul Gal 22f HcpC good 12/22 Western Fold (IRE) 25l 3May Pun 20f HcpH yield P/16 HeySunshine (IRE)22Apr Fai 16f HcpH yd-sf 6/16 Lord Erskine (IRE) 43/4l

TFRHHHII BHA129

FORM231116-

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked on the up when completing a hat-trick in 2m5f Kempton handicap hurdle in February but only sixth in similar eventtherefollowingmonthandoffthetracksince.Needstohitthe groundrunningonhisreappearance.

15Mar Kmp 21f HcpH good 6/10 Aston Martini 18l 22Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Stoner’sChoice

8 FRENCH SHIP(GB) (13)

BgFrenchNavy-StarlitCantata

J BenJones

5 11-5

T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

B Shoreham Stud

S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

9 MINELLAMISSILE (IRE) (203)

BgBeatHollow-EllaWatson(IRE)

J IsabelWilliams

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O Mrs Janet Davies

B Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud

S Prysg Cyf

7 11-4

10 PRINCE IMPERIAL(USA) (49)

BgFrankel-Proportional 8 11-4

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Jake Coulson, Heaton

O The Carter Family

B Juddmonte Farms Inc

S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

11 WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) (191)

BgShantou(USA)-WhatsUpBritta(IRE) 11 11-3

J ElliottEngland(10) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs G. Collier

B Stone Electrical Ltd

S Fitzdares

12 TINTINTIN (FR)

(203)

GrgTinHorse(IRE)-Vanood’Orthe(FR) 6 11-1

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Caveat Emptor Partnership

B E.A.R.L. Arnaud Vasselin

S BresBet

13 SIGNAGAIN (IRE) (195)

BgLuckySpeed(IRE)-AllNotoriety(IRE) 5 11-0

J LillyPinchin

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Mrs D. Fallows

B Kk Agri Ltd

S Merriebelle Stable LLC

14 MONTECAM (IRE) (58)

BgCamelot-MonteSolaro(IRE) 6 10-13

J Alex Harvey(3)

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mr Kevin Doyle

B Mr Paddy Behan Jnr

15 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (177)

BgMalinas(GER)-MountainLeap(IRE) 7 10-13

J James Davies E Tongue Strap. Cheek Pieces

T David Pipe, Wellington

O Mr PeterW. Garnsworthy

B George Doyle

S W & S Recycling

16 LASTRODEO (IRE) (246)

BrgMalinas(GER)-WesternCowgirl(IRE) 5 10-9

J JackTudor

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

O MrAlan Rogers

B William Kelly

S Dodson and Horrell

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM12141-U

TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timescorerlasttermwhowasstillcloseup and running well on his return when falling 3 out in handicap hurdle atChepstow(19.4f,goodtofirm)13daysago Wellinthemix.

11Oct Chp 19f HcpH good U/14 RamboT(IRE)8Jan Tnt 19f Hdl soft 1/13 ThistleBeTheOne(IRE)

Nov24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 The NewLion

TFRHHIII BHA127

FORM1/0PF00- C

TIMEFORMVIEW A promising novice hurdler (won Grade 2 here) in 2023 but lightly raced and mainly below par since, 10th in 2m4f Aintree handicap hurdle in April. Needs a revival on his seasonal return.

4Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 10/20WellingtonArch 23l 12Mar Chl 21f HcpH gd-sf 16/26Jimmydu Seuil (FR) 22l 22Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft F/13 J’Ai Froid (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM11-2463

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2m4fhurdleswinnerwhosignedoff for Olly Murphy with a creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Bangor(23.2f,good)49daysago Possibilitiesinrefittedcheekpieces forhisnewhandler 5Sep Bgr 23f HcpH good 3/7 Lipa K (IRE)

2Jun Mkt 20f

TFRHHHII BHA126

FORM003162- D

TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who made all at Ludlow (21f) in February andendedlastseasonwithagoodsecondof14toEastIndiaExpress inhandicaphurdlehere(20.2f,good)inApril.Considered.

16Apr Chl 20f HcpH good 2/14 East India Express (IRE)

15Mar Utt 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/15 Hidden History

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM546040- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless over hurdles last term but he proved largelyreliable in handicaps.This course scoreris no forlorn hope on hisreappearance.

4Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 15/20WellingtonArch 34l 8Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/17 Go Dante nk 15Feb Asc 19f HcpH good 7/11 Altobelli (IRE) 103/4l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM1/4114- D

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointerwinnerwhoalsobagged2m4fnovice hurdles at Plumpton and Sedgefield last winter. Off 6 months since coming in last of 4 at Bangor (23f) final run but not ruled out now handicappingonthebackofbreathingsurgery

12Apr Bgr 23f Hdl good 4/4 KiWoo (FR) 38l Dec24 Seg 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 PigeonHouse(IRE) 31/2l Nov24 Plm 20f Hdl good 1/4 RomanRoy 19l

TFRHHHHI BHA122

FORM4043-52 D

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson who has shaped well on both runs for his current yard, second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good) in Augustwhennotideallyplaced.Bigshoutattheseweights.

27Aug Bel 20f HcpH good 2 BirminghamAlabama(IRE) 23/4l 5Jul Bel 24f HcpH good 5 OurSoldier(IRE) 19l 24Apr War 19f HcpH good 3/9 Prince Imperial (USA) 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA122

FORM16360-6 C

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredin3mhandicapatNewburylastNovember and posted a solid sixth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) in April. This course winner can’t be discounted despitea2lbweightsrise.

30Apr Pun 19f HcpH yield 6/25 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 8l 13Mar Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 12/24Doddiethegreat (IRE) 21l 12Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 6/11 WestToThe Bridge (IRE) 29l

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM4/431-

TIMEFORMVIEW Malinas geldingwho improved a chunkwith each of his three runs last season, emphatically opening his account in maidenhurdleatLingfield(19.5f,soft)inFebruary Goeshandicapping withmoretooffersohe’snotwithoutinterest.

20Feb Lin 19f Hdl soft 1/11 WashingtonSinger 9l 8Jan Tnt 16f Hdl soft 3/12 TheHardestGeezer(IRE) 71/4l Dec24 Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Meetmebythesea (IRE) 21l

17 SERVICE MINIMUM (FR) (28)

ChmDoctorDino(FR)-Zanzibelle(FR)

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O O Williams

B Mr Christophe Pellerin

5 10-4

S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

18 THE EXPENSIVE ONE (IRE) (18)

BgHarzand(IRE)-Thuringe(FR)

J JamesTurner(5)

5 10-2

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

B Ronald Brown

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

19 SUPREMEYEATS (IRE) (14)

BgYeats(IRE)-SupremeBailerina(IRE) 9 10-2

J HarryAtkins (7) E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership

B Pigeon Park Stud

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

20 KNIGHTTEMPLAR

(GB) (282)

BgHaafhd-Jewelled 4 10-2

J Ciaran Gethings

T Robert Stephens, Caldicot

O Mrs V. James

B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin

S Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 20

TFRHHHHI BHA113

FORM22-1214 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Doctor Dino gelding who cosily went 2-3 in this sphere when bagging 2m4fWorcesternovice inAugust. Set a lot to do when a running-on fourth of 15 on his handicap debut there (20f,goodtosoft)28daysago Hasmoretooffer Leadingplayer.

26Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 4/15 DonVirginia (FR) 29l 20Aug Wor 20f Hdl good 1/8 OldBridge(FR)

25May Utt 19f Hdl good 2/6

TFRHHHHH BHA111

FORM6/13-21

TIMEFORMVIEWAhalf-brothertotheyard’shigh-classhurdlerTheNewOne who has progressedwith each ofhisthree runs inthis sphere, showing awilling attitudewhenlanding2m2fhandicapatStratford18daysago.Up5lbbutcapable ofbetterstilloverthislongertrip.Bigshoutforyardamongthewinners.

6Oct Str 18f HcpH good 1/6 Fourtowns(IRE) 2

15Sep Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/14

Oct24 Fkn 16f Hdl good 3/8

TFRHHHII BHA110

FORM221454 D

TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressivetypewhogotoffthemarkat UttoxeterinJuly Postedaverygoodfourthof16inhandicaphurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago Ought to be in the shake-upagainwithtonguestrapbackon.

10Oct Chp 19f HcpH good 4/16 GotADream (IRE) 41/2l 26Sep Wor 23f HcpH good 5/8 Theatre ofFlight

5Sep Bgr 23f HcpH good 4/7 Lipa K (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA110

FORM210-

TIMEFORMVIEWAfair2m Flat winnerwho got offthe mark inthis spherein2mjuvenileatKemptoninDecember Offsincecomingina well-heldeighthonhishandicapdebutatNewburyfollowingmonth thoughsohehasabittoprovenow.

15Jan Nby 16f HcpH soft 8/11 Bucephalus (GER) 36l Dec24 Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 LuckyBere(FR)

Dec24 Hun 15f Hdl soft 2/3 Clotilda (FR)

2024:WYENOT5 10 10Alice Stevens 7-1 (HenryDaly) 13 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 10, 12, 15, 19 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 15. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2, 13. Stewards Note:

SAINTANAPOLINO: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake. SIGNAGAIN: Following its run on 12/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was treated for post-race Ataxia. KNIGHTTEMPLAR: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 French Ship (GB), 10-1 East India Express (IRE), Jazzy Matty (FR), 11-1 The Expensive One (IRE), 14-1 Classic King (IRE), Navajo Indy (GB), 16-1 Bowensonfire (FR), Saint Anapolino (FR), Last Rodeo (IRE), 18-1 Montecam (IRE), 20-1 Service Minimum (FR), 28-1 Whatsupwithyou (IRE), Tintintin (FR), Sign Again (IRE), American Sniper (IRE), Supreme Yeats (IRE), 33-1 Stoner’s Choice (GB), Prince Imperial (USA), 40-1 Knight Templar (GB), 50-1 Minella Missile (IRE)

This is wide open but THE EXPENSIVE ONE created a good impression when making a winning start in handicaps at Stratford and with further progress very much on the cards edges the vote for his in-form yard Irish challengers Montecam and Bowensonfire both come here on the back ofeye-catching placed efforts at Bellewstown and Listowel respectively so rate big dangers, while Service Minimum, Navajo Indy and East India Express must all enter calculations too in this cracking handicap

H O L L A N D CO

THE HOLLAND COOPER ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money 1st £16692, 2nd £8348, 3rd £4172, 4th £2088. (PenaltyValue £21784)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs COUNTRY MILE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS):G Elliott (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs KING OFKINGSFIELD & RELIEVED OFDUTIES

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: KING OF KINGSFIELD & RELIEVED OF DUTIES trained by G Elliott, CLOONAINRA trained by J Mcconnell, ADDRAGOOLE trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.

1 CENTARA(IRE) (25)

BrgSageburg(IRE)-SpartanAngel(IRE)

7 11-12

J JayTidball E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mrs Kathy Stuart

B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

S Morson Group

2 KING OFKINGSFIELD (IRE) (9)

BgVadamos(FR)-PassionPlanet(IRE) 7 11-12

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr P. Turley

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

3 ADDRAGOOLE (IRE) (23)

BrgGatewood-Ladyofthelodge(IRE) 6 11-9

J Eoin Staples

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Addragoole Partnership

B Noel & Sharon Lally

4

ALNILAM (FR) (19)

BorBrgSeaTheStars(IRE)-Awareness(USA) 6 11-9

J Sean Bowen E Hood

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Mrs AWilliams and MrA Badri

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire

S Betano

5 RELIEVED OFDUTIES (IRE) (13)

BgSholokhov(IRE)-Bestworkd’Olivate(FR) 6 11-9

J DannyGilligan E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Robcour

B Paddy Kennedy

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

6 COUNTRYMILE (IRE) (19)

BgOcovango-Uncatchable(IRE) 6 11-4

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Stephen Bough

B Miss Gemma Phelan

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

7 CLOONAINRA(IRE) (30)

J Alex Harvey

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Pauline Conlon & Bk Vets Partnership

B Mr Martin Peyton

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM111121 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Bold-jumpingfrontrunnerwhomadeit5winsfromhis last6startsin3-runnerhandicapchaseatNewtonAbbot(16.3f,goodtofirm) 25 days ago, well on top finish. Jumping likely to continue to stand him in goodsteadbutthisiseasilyhistoughestassignmenttodate 29Sep Ntn 16f HcpC good 1/3

Ntn 16f HcpC good 2/4

TFRHHHHI BHA145

FORM54-1131 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler and similar form over fences, not needing to improve to resume winning ways in 6-runner Grade 3 at Punchestown(18.3f,goodtosoft)9daysago.Hasaleadingchanceat theweights.

15Oct Pun 18f Ch gd-yd 1 BirdieOrBust(IRE)

29Sep Ros 16f Ch gd-yd 3/6 Westport Cove (FR) 3l 25Aug Bal 17f Ch good 1 TheDaraMan(IRE) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM3-00321 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhohasmadeanencouragingstart in this sphere, opening his account at the third attempt in 8-runner maiden(2/1)atSligo(17.6f,goodtosoft)23daysago,drivenoutafter beingleftinfrontlast.Thisistougherbutcan’tberuledout.

1Oct Sli 17f Ch gd-yd 1 BlazeTheWay(IRE) 13/4l 8Sep Gal 18f Ch gd-yd 2

23Aug Kny 17f Ch gd-yd 3 Downmexicoway(IRE) 17l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM22125-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner who developed into a useful handicaphurdlerlastseason,finishinganexcellentsecondinMorebattleatKelso (16.2f) in March. Outjumped CountryMile late onto make a successful chasing debutatUttoxeterearlierinthemonthandisopentoimprovement.

5Oct Utt 15f Ch good 1/3 CountryMile(IRE) 3

/

4Apr Ain 16f HcpH good 5/17 She’sASaint (IRE) 15l 1Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/18 Cracking Rhapsody(IRE) 1

TFRHHHII BHA134

FORM304-F51 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Bordering on useful at his peak over hurdles and made a successful chasing debut in 8-runner maiden (2/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 13 days ago, bit in hand. Open to improvement.

11Oct Fai 16f Ch yield 1 FullofLife(FR) 11/2l 21Aug Kny 17f HcpH good 5 Spy 14l 31Jul Gal 16f HcpH good F/19 Ndaawi -

TFRHHHHH BHA137

FORM1/1215-2 C D

TIMEFORMVIEWDualnovicehurdlewinnerwhomadeapromisingstart over fences when 3 1/2 lengths second of 3 to Alnilam in minor event at Uttoxeter (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 19 days ago. Open to improvement and excellentchanceofreversingtheformwiththatrivalon8lbbetterterms. 5Oct Utt 15f Ch good 2/3 Alnilam (FR) 3

Dec24 Ain 16f Hdl soft 5/7 Potters Charm (IRE) 43l Dec24 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Wingmen(IRE)

FORM2251-51

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful overhurdles and ranto a similarlevel injustifyingsupportin7-runnermares’noviceatListowel(19.4f,good tosoft,10/3)ondebutoverfences30daysago Shouldhavemoreto offerbutthisisamuchstiffertask. 24Sep Lis 19f Ch yield

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: PATH D’OROUX (FR) 7 11 4 Keith Donoghue 8-15 (Gavin Cromwell) 4 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 King of Kingsfield (IRE), 7-2 Country Mile (IRE), 9-2 Alnilam (FR), 13-2 Relieved of Duties (IRE), 8-1 Addragoole (IRE), 11-1 Centara (IRE), 12-1 Cloonainra (IRE)

COUNTRY MILE seems sure to improve on a considerate chasing debut when second to Alnilam at Uttoxeter recently, so he’s taken to reverse the form with that rival on much more favourable terms and come out on top. King of Kingsfield didn’t need to improve to resume winning ways in a Grade 3 at Punchestown last week and has a leading chance at the weights, with the aforementioned Alnilam also respected in an intriguing event.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (23 wins from 230 runners, 10%) runs ZAOCHEN ENKI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (8 wins from 28 runners, 29%) runs NORMAN FLETCHER

FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs LELOOPA & LIVERPOOL KNIGHT today. P Nicholls won this race in 2015 & 2016. The stable runs ZAOCHEN ENKI today.

1 FIVEONEFIVE (IRE) (69)

BgDylanThomas(IRE)-Jenmarie(IRE) 7 12-0

J Alex Harvey E Cheek Pieces

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Salvatore Giannini/Tony Lagan

B Joe & Mel Power

2 RUBBER BALL(GB) (203)

BgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-Psychocandy(IRE) 5 11-8

J JackAndrews

T Neil King, Burderop

O Peter Beadles

B Richard & Candy Mathias

S Tote

3

CAVERN CLUB (IRE) (27)

ChgRibchester(IRE)-Merseybeat 5 11-7

J Alex Chadwick E Cheek Pieces

T James Owen, Newmarket

O The Good Stock Syndicate

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

S James Owen Racing

4 NORMAN FLETCHER (GB) (12)

ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-HihoSilverLining 6 11-3

J JamesTurner(3)

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Mr M. Stavrou

B Tim Lane

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

5 KINGWILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (191)

BgDiamondBoy(FR)-ClochettedeSou(FR) 8 11-3

J Freddie Gordon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O Mrs B. Ansell

B L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong

S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd

6 LIVERPOOLKNIGHT(GB) (43)

BgGoldenHorn-Nouriya 7 10-12

J Fern O’Brien (3)

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O The FOB Racing Partnership 5

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

S BresBet

7 TORQUAYROAD

(IRE) (17)

BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-Chattleya(FR) 6 10-12

J Eoin Staples (3)

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Mr K. McConnell

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM0-001r6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful hurdler who won 9-runner handicap at Cartmel(17.2f)inJunebutdidn’tconvincewithhisjumpingandsoonpulled up after a bad mistake at the third on his chase debut at Roscommon. Heavysubsequentdefeatovertimbernowraisesquestions.

16Aug Per 16f HcpH good 6/6 Here Comes Georgie 25l 5Aug Ros 16f Ch yield O SolsburyHill (IRE)29Jun Cml 17f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 MissMaverick 2l

TFRHHHHI BHA128

FORM533110- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress when landing a Newbury novice in February FoundGrade1companytoomuchinthespringbutthisamuchmore realisticassignmentonhandicapdebut/reappearance.

4Apr Ain 16f Hdl good 9/9 SalvatorMundi (FR) 64l 8Feb Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/5 TuttiQuanti(FR) 1l 25Jan Utt 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 Ballyvango(IRE) 11l

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM4201-14

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable dual-purpose performer who won a staying handicap on the level in June and followed up back over timber in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen a month later. Cracking fourth back at lattertrackamonthago,goingwithplentyofenthusiasm.

27Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/12 Saligo Bay(IRE) 11/2l

30Aug Chs 15f Hcp gd-fm 3/8 It’sAllAboutYou (IRE) 4l

19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 1/14 Kihavah 11/4

TFRHHHII BHA123 (-1) FORM3P006-5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive start to last season but found life tougher in deeper handicaps, shaping as though he’d benefit from furtherthan 2m. Didn’t show enough on reappearance atChepstow12daysagotoseriouslyconsiderhim.

12Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 5/9 Celtic Dino (FR) 20l 16Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 6/16 KingWilliam Rufus (FR) 6l 14Mar Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/16 Kargese (FR) 71/2l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM216601- C D

TIMEFORMVIEWProminentracerwhowaswellriddenwhengaining second big-field handicap win of last season at this venue in April (16.8f).4briselooksperfectlyfaironreturnforin-formyard

16Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 1/16 GameColours(IRE) 1/2l 8Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 16/17 Go Dante 19l 8Feb Nby 16f HcpH soft 6/17 Joyeuse (FR) 13l

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM35-4426 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Olly Murphy in 2023 and held form pretty well in 2024/25. Just a fair sixth at Uttoxeter in Septemberbutheisnowbackonhislastwinningmark.

11Sep Utt 19f HcpH good 6/10 IdyWood

B Mr GaryAspell TFRHHHHI BHA118

FORM00-3411

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwhoarrivesintopform,supplementing hisSligo successatGalway17 daysago,displaying awillingattitude under this rider More on his plate here but he’s clearly in excellent order

8 GOLD FORALEC (FR) (244)

ChgPlanteur(IRE)-GoldForTina(FR) 5 10-10

J Callum Pritchard

T Tom Symonds, Hentland

O Gun Dog Gin Limited

B Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels

S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

9 CHARGINGTHUNDER (GB) (65)

BgWarCommand(USA)-StormingSioux

7 10-9

J Nathan Howie E Cheek Pieces

T James Owen, Newmarket

O Goodfellow and Lawson

B Elwick Stud

S Tote

10 LELOOPA(IRE) (45)

BmWingsofEagles(FR)-Walkthefirth(IRE)

5 10-9

J Tom Broughton E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

S Morson Group

11 ZAOCHEN ENKI

BgBarastraight-LadyNeedles(IRE)

(FR) (186)

4 10-8

J Freddie Keighley(8) E Hood

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Kate &Andrew Brooks

B Haras Enki

S Morson Group

12 DIAMONDTIPP(IRE) (14)

BmDiamondBoy(FR)-Soundout(IRE) 5 10-7

J PaddyHanlon E Tongue Strap

T John McConnell, Ireland

O OnlyTools & Horses Syndicate

B Patrick Doyle

13 PRINCE QUATTRO (IRE) (41)

BgNotnowcato-HillviewChloe(IRE) 6 10-6

J Freddie Mitchell

T James Owen, Newmarket

O Ursa Major Ltd & Hicky Parmar Racing

B Philip Rothwell

S Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy

14 SCINTILLANTE (GB) (12)

GrgRoaringLion(USA)-Freesia(IRE) 5 10-6

J JoeAnderson

T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

O Alastair & Pippa McLeish

B Grundy Bloodstock SRL

S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

15 GREYSKIES (IRE) (28)

GrgCloudings(IRE)-GardenHeaven(IRE) 9 10-4

J William Maggs (3) E Blinkers,Tongue Strap

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Thomas Fearn

B Donal Casey

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

TFRHHHII BHA116

FORM4/21316- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Form of his Chepstow third in December worked out well and he resumed winning ways when stepped up just short of 21f at Huntingdonamonthlater.ShapedasthoughstillingoodformatKempton inFebruarybutoffsinceandbackintripforthisreappearance.

22Feb Kmp 21f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 SaintAnapolino (FR) 13l

23Jan Hun 20f HcpH soft 1/14 SalleyGardens(IRE) 6l Dec24 Chp 16f HcpH soft 3/14 Castelfort (FR) 7l

TFRHHHHH BHA115

FORM114- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the ground running for this yard a year ago, completing cross-code hat-trick at Sedgefield in November ImprovedagainonthelevelsinceuntiladisappointingeffortatYork butthismarkshouldbewellwithinrange.Majorclaims.

20Aug Yrk 16f Hcp gd-fm 13/13 Santorini Star(IRE) 30l 31Jul Wol 13f Hcp stand 1/12 LaPulga(IRE) nk 15Jul Bev 16f Hcp good 2/3 SaxAppeal 13/4

TFRHHHII BHA115

FORM1101-63 D

TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceagainstherownsexlastautumnandlandeda prettyvaluablepotonsecondhandicapstartatKelsoinMarch.Showedmore than on return to action when third at Newton Abbot last month and this biggerfieldwillhelphersettle.Hashadabreathingoperation.

9Sep Ntn 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/5 Inside Man (FR) 63/4l 27Jul Utt 15f HcpH good 6/10 Vocito (IRE) 21l 22Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 SunsetHill(IRE) 8l

TFRHHHII BHA115

FORM213-

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in France before going one place better on stable debut at Wincanton in March. 4/6 when managing onlythird of 10 in novice hurdle at Chepstow a month later and opening mark stiff-enough on bareformbuthe’sunexposedandintherighthands.

21Apr Chp 16f Hdl good 3/10 Inside Man (FR)

24Mar Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/7 Disguisedlimit(IRE)

Aug24 Sen 19f Hdl - 2 Molly de Burge (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA113

FORM20-0133

TIMEFORMVIEWSurpassedbumperformatthefirsttimeofasking over hurdles when successful at Downpatrick inJuly Similar form in handicap company at that venue (up to 21.8f) since and she representsarespectedyard

10Oct Dpk 17f HcpH yield 3 OhJaney(IRE) 4

10Aug Dpk 21f HcpH good 3 Mrs Mc Go (IRE) 9

14Jul Dpk 17f Hdl good 1 SophiaRose(IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA112

FORM0-33114 D BF

TIMEFORMVIEW DualwinnerforP.J.Rothwellbuthastypicallyimproved under the care of James Owen, impressing with his strength at the finish whenrecordingasecondsuccessoftheseasonatMarketRasen(16.6f,soft) FitfromtheFlatandeasingunderfootconditionsinhisfavour 13Sep Bth 10f Stk gd-sf 4/10 Soul Limbo (IRE) 71/2l 2Sep Swl 11f Stk stand 8/14 RaceToThe Stars (IRE) 16l 23Aug Cml 17f HcpH good 4/9 GreySkies (IRE) 4l

TFRHHIII BHA112 (-1)

FORM421220 D

TIMEFORM VIEW In top form at Worcester this summer, winning twice and runner-up 3 times. Out ofthe handicap when well held at Chepstow 12 days ago and while he’s back on his correct mark this time,thisstilllookstoocompetitive.

12Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 8/9 Celtic Dino (FR) 41l 5Sep Wor 16f HcpH good 2/6 An Bradan Feasa (IRE) 1/2l 3Aug Chs 12f Hcp good 6/7 Ghaiyya 41/2l

TFRHHIII BHA110

FORM4-53113 D

TIMEFORMVIEWPrettyusefulearlierinhiscareerandbackontrack withabraceofwinsatupto17.2fthissummer Anothersoundeffort whenthirdatWorcesterbutthisisaharderassignment.

26Sep Wor 16f HcpH good 3/8 Graecia (IRE) 71/4l 23Aug Cml 17f HcpH good 1/9 WindsofWinter(IRE) nk 24Jul Wor 16f HcpH good 1/8 Scintillante nk

2024: IMPERO (IRE) 5 11 3 DannyGilligan 6-1 (Cian Collins) 10 ran Hood worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 10, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 10

Stewards Note:

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Charging Thunder (GB), 13-2 Rubber Ball (GB), 17-2 King William Rufus (FR), 9-1 Zaochen Enki (FR), 11-1 Liverpool Knight (GB), 14-1 Cavern Club (IRE), Torquay Road (IRE), Leloopa (IRE), 16-1 Prince Quattro (IRE), 18-1 DiamondTipp (IRE), 20-1 Gold ForAlec (FR), 22-1 Norman Fletcher(GB), 25-1 Grey Skies (IRE), 50-1 Fiveonefive (IRE), 66-1 Scintillante (GB)

Competitive affair but CHARGING THUNDER has an attractive hurdles mark to exploit relative to his Flat ability and given the yard he represents, he’s highly likely to return to this sphere on his game. He looks the most persuasive option, though second-season hurdler Rubber Ball is promising, while Torquay Road arrives from Ireland in top form.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs FORTUNE DE MER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (11 wins from 21 runners, 52%) runs SIR GALAHAD

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: PAUL’S DREAM trained by A Mullins, JACKSON LAMB trained by J Mcconnell, RUN FOR MAHLER trained by C Byrnes - all Ireland.

1 DOCTOR BLUE (FR) (222)

BgDoctorDino(FR)-VersionOriginale(FR) 5 11-2

J DylanJohnston

T Sam Thomas, Cardiff

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

2 FORTUNE DE MER (IRE) (19)

ChgDoyen(IRE)-Creation(FR) 5 11-2

J HarrySkelton E Hood

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Stephen Bough

B Denis Cusack

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

3 JACK HYDE (IRE) (14)

BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-BallinahowTara(IRE) 7 11-2

J Jonathan Burke

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde

B Noel McLoughlin

S Morson Group

4 JACKSON LAMB (IRE) (37)

ChgElSalvador(IRE)-AegeanMemories

J Alex Harvey

T John McConnell, Ireland

O The 119 Partnership

B Larry O’Hara

5 MR MCLOUGHLAN (GB) (18)

BgForeverNow-PiddiesPride(IRE) 5 11-2

J James Bowen

T Jack Jones, Newmarket

O The Mammoth Pack Ltd

B Pam Ellis

S Baney Media Group Ltd

6 THE LASTCLOUD (IRE) (46)

GrgCloudings(IRE)-LadyLucarno 5 11-2

J Brian Hughes

T Patrick Neville, Leyburn

O Mr B Hague, Mrs W Duffus & Partner

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon

S Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

7 UN SENSALAVIE (FR) (10)

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O El Rincon

TFRHHIII BHAFORM153- D

TIMEFORMVIEWHeavilybackedandovercameatroubledpassage to make a winning bumper debut at Taunton in November Similar form in defeat next 2 starts but looks up against it making hurdles debutatthislevel.

16Mar Chp 16f NHF good 3/8 Brecharnon (FR) 21/4l Dec24 Asc 15f NHF gd-sf 5/14 Windbeneathmywings(IRE) 17l Nov24 Tnt 16f NHF gd-sf 1/8 Calimystic(IRE) 1l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2/2140-3 CD BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulbumperwinnerlasttermwhowasn’tdiscredited in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Given a considerateintroductiontohurdlingafter7monthsoffwhenthirdinmaiden atUttoxeteronreturnandalotbetterisexpectedatsomepoint.

5Oct Utt 15f Hdl good 3/9 TopJimmy 4

/

12Mar Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 14/17 Bambino Fever(IRE) 11l 6Feb Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 4/12 Spectacularsunrise

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM3114-15 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made into a fairly useful novice last season, scoring twice at Southwell, and he easily landed the odds in 2m novice at Newton Abbot on return. However, limitations seemingly exposedwhenfifthinGrade2atChepstow2weeksago 10Oct Chp 19f Hdl good 5/8 Sticktotheplan (FR) 13l 9Sep Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Jaminska(FR) 4

4Apr Ain 16f HcpH good 4/17 She’sASaint (IRE) 6

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM20-4311

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who was well placed to win a maidenandnovicelast2starts.Willfindthisalottougher 17Sep Kel 20f Hdl good 1/5 Jentobello hd 27Aug Bel 20f Hdl good 1 TheMan’sRoom(IRE)

14Jul Dpk 21f Hdl good 3 Jazz de Cotte (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM302-311 D

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinbumpersforCraigLidsterandhasmade an encouraging start over hurdles for new connections, winning maiden atWorcesterand novice at Stratford last 2 starts. Needs to takeanotherbigstepforward,however 6Oct Str 16f Hdl good 1/6 TestTheMarket 4l 15Sep Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 DiamondAmbition(IRE) 1l 21Aug Ntn 18f Hdl good 3/7 Whatyouwaitingfor(IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA123

FORM632-111 D

TIMEFORMVIEWFirmlygettingthehangofthingsoverhurdlesnow, beating a couple of subsequent winners when completing the hat-trick in handicap at Perth last month. Grand type who hasn’t finishedimproving.

8Sep Per 16f HcpH good 1/5

B Haras Du Hoguenet TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3/11-1

TIMEFORMVIEW£180,000purchaseafterwinninganIrishpointlast year and created a good impression when landing Market Rasen bumper in February Followed up in impressive style on hurdles bow there10daysagoandratesanexcitingprospect.

8 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (27)

BgChurchill(IRE)-Katiyra(IRE)

4 11-1

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O GaryAllsopp & Mark James

B RJB Bloodstock Ltd

S Betano

9 GOWER SPIRIT(GB) (212)

BmYorgunnabelucky(USA)-LadyKaringa

J Stan Sheppard

T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

O Mrs Jan Johnson

B T. A. Harman

S The Towers Hotel & Spa

10 JAMINSKA(FR) (25)

5 10-9

TFRHHHHI BHA127 FORM1-11142 D

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesortwhowonfirst4startsoverhurdlesafter joining Olly Murphy before good in-frame efforts in handicaps at Market Rasenlast2starts,thoughratherletdownbyjumpinglatest.Shouldbebang thereonformwithheadgearfittedforthefirsttimeinthissphere.

27Sep Mkt 16f HcpH good 2/12 Saligo Bay(IRE) 1l 19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 4/14 Cavern Club (IRE) 3l 18Jun Wor 16f HcpH good 1/8 Scintillante 1

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM03-

TIMEFORMVIEWMerelyhintedatabilityonhersecondof2startsin bumpersatHerefordinthespringandhassincemovedyards.Bredto comeintoherownoverjumpsbutwillfindmucheasieropportunities thanthis.

16f

BmManatee-PacifieduCharmil(FR) 6 10-9

J Ciaran Gethings

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O Larkhills Racing Partnership III

B J. Duteuil & G. Le Borgne

S Tote

11 PAUL’S DREAM (IRE) (13)

BmMahler-Clarach(IRE) 6 10-9

J DannyMullins

T Anthony Mullins, Ireland

O Shoot A Hoop Syndicate

B GerWhyte

12 RUN FOR MAHLER (IRE) (8)

BmMahler-RunForSol(FR) 6 10-9

J P. Byrnes E Tongue Strap

T Charles Byrnes, Ireland

O Top OfThe Hill Syndicate

B Top OfThe Hill Syndicate

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM2P01-21 D

TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdlerwhoputexperiencetogoodusewhen making all in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot but will find this a lot moredemanding.

29Sep Ntn 16f Hdl good 1/12 AtTheOche(IRE)

9Sep Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/8

20Mar Chp 16f Hdl

TFRHHIII BHA114 FORM441221 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed she’s still on the upgrade when resuming winning ways in handicap at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago, ideallysuitedbythewaytheracedeveloped.Moreneededagain. 11Oct Fai 16f HcpH yield 1 RedGlory(IRE)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM522121 D

TIMEFORMVIEWSolidforminbumpersandconfirmedthepromise ofherhurdles debutwith a narrowwin in maiden atThurles.There’s probably better still to come from her as she refines her jumping technique.

16Oct Thu 15f Hdl gd-yd 1 Qualimita(FR) nk 25Sep Lis 16f Hdl yield 2 Carrigmoornaspruce(IRE)51/2l 29Aug Dow 17f Stk gd-fm 1 GoodGirlKathleen(IRE) nk

2024:VALGRAND (FR) 5 11 2 HarrySkelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Un Sens A La Vie (FR), 3-1 Fortune de Mer (IRE), 10-1 Jack Hyde (IRE), Sir Galahad (IRE), 14-1 Run For Mahler (IRE), 16-1 The Last Cloud (IRE), 22-1 Jackson Lamb (IRE), Mr McLoughlan (GB), 33-1 Paul’s Dream (IRE), 50-1 Doctor Blue (FR), Jaminska (FR), 150-1 Gower Spirit (GB) PLAY SMARTER

THE LAST CLOUD is improving fast and looks well worth a shot at this level. The unbeaten Un Sens A La vie rates an exciting prospect, while Sir Galahad has arguably achieved the most over hurdles so far.

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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £39750, 2nd £19870, 3rd £9940, 4th £4970, 5th £2480, 6th £1240 (PenaltyValue £52030)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs CALICO & UNEXPECTED PARTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H De Bromhead (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs JASKO DES DAMES

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JASKO DES DAMES trained by H De Bromhead, Ireland.

1 MATATA(IRE) (203)

BgVadamos(FR)-Wattrey 7 12-0

J J.J. Slevin

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

B David Commins

S The Sporting Life

2

UNEXPECTED PARTY(FR) (181)

GrgMartaline-ReformAct(USA) 10 11-3

J HarryAtkins (7) E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien

S Ashford Stud of 5095

3 BROOKIE (IRE)

(176)

BgPolicyMaker(IRE)-Presentingd’Azy(IRE) 8 11-3

J SamTwiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Miss A F Rugg

B Arthur Fennelly

S geegeez.co.uk

4 UNCLE PHIL(IRE) (328)

BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-SyntheDavis(FR) 8 10-13

J HarryCobden E Hood,Tongue Strap

T ChesterWilliams, South Molton

O J Allison & Racingpulses

B Mr K. D. Cotter

5 CALICO (GER) (204)

BgSoldierHollow-Casanga(IRE) 9 10-10

J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O MrJohn J Reilly

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

6 THIRDTIME LUCKI (IRE) (117)

BrgArcadio(GER)-DefiniteValley(IRE)

10 10-5

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O The Craze Family

B Mr G. Delaney

S Dunraven Group of Companies

7 JASKO DES DAMES (FR) (33)

BgIt’sGino(GER)-Saraskad’Airy(FR)

6 10-4

J Darragh O’Keeffe E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Basil Holian

B Aurelien Hamm &Vanessa Frison

TFRHHHHI BHA160

FORM212133- CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Headstrongsortbutdevelopedintoaverysmartsortlast season, winning over C&D in November prior to producing a high-class performanceundertopweightwhenlanding8-runnerhandicapatWindsor(2m) inJanuary Highlytriedafterandhe’sverymuchrespectedbackinahandicap 4Apr Ain 19f Ch good 3/4 Jonbon (FR) 46l 8Feb Nby 16f Ch soft 3/5 MasterChewy(IRE) 2l 19Jan Wdr 16f HcpC soft 1/8 UnexpectedParty(FR) 10l

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM524225- CD

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartsortwonthe2024GrandAnnualattheFestivalhere 2yearsagoandwasagoodsecondinthecorrespondingracelastseason.Ran aswellascould’vebeenexpectedintheCelebrationChaselasttimeandmarket shouldprovebestguideafter6monthsoff

26Apr San 15f Ch good 5/7 Il EtaitTemps (FR) 21l 12Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/20 Jazzy Matty (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM10312-4 D TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortoverhurdlesandhasadvancedhisformoverfences, winningapairof2mhandicapsandexcellentsecondtoKalifDuBerlaiswhenstepped up to Grade 1 level at Aintree in April. Maybe feeling effects of the season at Punchestownafterandheremainsonaworkablemarkbackinahandicap

1May Pun 16f Ch yield 4/6 Majborough (FR) 15l

5Apr Ain 15f Ch good 2/5 Kalifdu Berlais (FR) 31/2l 1Mar Don 16f HcpC good 1/9 HommePublic(FR) 1

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM15/0P60- D

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapchaserathisbestforW.P.Mullins butofferedlittlelastseason.Sincechangedhandsfor14,000gnsand is potentially well handicapped on best form, for all he’ll need to rediscoverit.

Nov24 Fai 17f HcpC yield 8/10 The FolkesTiara (IRE) 37l Nov24 Asc 16f HcpC good 6/10 Martator(FR) 14l

Jun24 Pun 16f HcpC good P The BangerDoyle (IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA142

FORMP13432- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when winning this race on his return last season and signed offforthe first with a fine second in the Red Rum at Aintree, faring easilythe best ofthose to comefromrear Leadingcontender

3Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/14 Sans Bruit (FR) 41/2l 1Mar Don 16f HcpC good 3/9 Brookie (IRE) 4l 25Jan Don 16f HcpC good 4/7 PetitTonnerre (FR) 14l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM6505-11 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated this summer by Fergal O’Brien, capitalising on a much-reduced mark at Bangorbefore following up atUttoxeterinJune.Stillpotentiallywelltreatedonhisbestformfor allthisistoughercompany.

29Jun Utt 15f HcpC good 1/7 SirTivo(FR) 41/4l 17May Bgr 17f HcpC good 1/5 FringillDike(IRE)

30Mar Asc 16f HcpC good 5/5 CoastguardStation(IRE) 11l

TFRHHHHI BHA136

FORM1255-02

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly proved himself a better chaserthan hurdler last seasonwhenwinningatWexfordandPunchestown.FifthintheGrandAnnualat the Festival here later in the campaign and was a creditable second in a 13-runnerhandicapatListowellastmonth.Respectedwithfitnessonhisside. 21Sep Lis 17f HcpC yd-sf 2 Bythesametoken (IRE) 2

1May Pun 16f HcpC yield 12/23 PetitTonnerre (FR) 37l 12Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/20 Jazzy Matty (FR) 7l

8 TRAPRAIN LAW(FR) (19)

GrgMartaline-Pina(FR)

9

7 10-2

J PatrickWadge E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green

B Ra Green

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, NSPCC

DRTJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) (167)

BgLawman(FR)-Imtidaad(USA) 7 10-2

J ConorRing

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O Mrs Janet Davies

B Pat O’Rourke &The Lawman Syndicate

S Prysg Cyf

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHII BHA131

FORM4430P-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good first season over fences in 2023/24, winning2ofhis5starts.Couldn’taddtohistallylasttermbuthasbeencut plenty of slack by the handicapper and shaped well when runner-up at Kelsoonreturn.Notruledoutdespiteracingfromoutoftheweights.

5Oct Kel 17f HcpC good 2/5 Shakeyatailfeather(IRE) 7l 12Apr Ayr 16f HcpC gd-sf P/7 The OtherMozzie (IRE)12Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 7/20 Jazzy Matty (FR) 13l

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM23215-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last season, gaining his second 2m winatChepstowinFebruary Setalottodowhenrecordingagoodfifth of14 inthe Red Rum atAintree and it’s easyto overlook his most recent outingoverhurdles,thoughacareerbestisprobablyneededhere.

10May Hay 15f HcpH good 15/16 OurChamp (IRE) 38l 3Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 Sans Bruit (FR) 13l 22Feb Chp 16f HcpC soft 1/7 JavertAllen(FR) s.h

2024: CALICO (GER) 8 10 13 HarrySkelton 3-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note: MATATA: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Calico (GER), 9-2 Jasko des Dames (FR), 6-1 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 13-2 Matata (IRE), 8-1 Traprain Law (FR), 17-2 Brookie (IRE), 12-1 Unexpected Party (FR), 25-1 Uncle Phil (IRE), 28-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CALICO is only 2lb higher than when winning this race last season and Dan Skelton’s charge can enhance his fine record fresh to make it back-to-back to wins in the contest. Front-runner Matata developed into a very smart chaser last season and has to be respected dropping back from Graded company, whilst Irish raider Jasko des Dames bumped into a well-treated sort at Listowel last month and completes the shortlist in an intriguing contest.

RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (PenaltyValue £10892)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 261 runners, 13%) runs DALSTON LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs ARCH EMPIRE

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SPORTING GLANCE trained by C Collins & ARCH EMPIRE trained by G Elliottboth Ireland.

1 DONVIRGINIA(FR) (28)

BgWalzertakt(GER)-VirginiaBella(FR)

5 11-8

J Richie McLernon E Cheek Pieces

T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Team Tuff

B Pascal Noue &Valerie Lutz

S Wasdell Group

2 SPORTING GLANCE (FR) (17)

BgCoastalPath-Analifet(FR) 6 11-8

J DannyGilligan E Tongue Strap

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Mr K. McConnell

B Mme Sarah Faulks & Mr Nigel Faulks

3 ARCH EMPIRE (FR) (19)

BgDoctorDino(FR)-ArchDuchess(FR) 5 11-5

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Goldman Racing Syndicate

B Mrs Magalen Bryant

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

4 DETEMPS ENTEMPS (IRE) (19)

BgCourtCave(IRE)-PoppyComeRunning(IRE) 6 11-5

J Freddie Keighley

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

O The Snapper Partnership

B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds

S FBC Manby Bowdler

5 PERCYSHELLEY(GB) (16)

BgSirPercy-She’sGorgeous(IRE) 6 11-5

J Sean Bowen

T James Owen, Newmarket

O Johnstone Partnership

B Johnstone Partnership

S Keylocks (Ltd)

6 DALSTON LAD (IRE) (226)

BgOcovango-MissPlatinum(IRE) 5 11-0

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton

B Longrove Stud

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

7 ETNABIANCO (IRE) (259)

GrgJukeboxJury(IRE)-DonnaGraciosa(GER) 5 11-0

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O L Hunt, M-A Middleton, J P Romans

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

S Coral Racing Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA128

FORM2-21321 D

TIMEFORMVIEW OffthemarkatSouthwellinJuneandhasremainedingood heart,takinghisformupanotchwhenboltingupsportingcheekpiecesin15-runner handicapatWorcester(20f,goodtosoft)4weeksago Yettofinishoutsidethefirst 2underthisridersohe’samustfortheshortlistbackinanovice.

26Sep Wor 20f HcpH good 1/15 MountAnglesby(IRE) 17l 18Aug Str 22f Hdl gd-fm 2/4 KnightsAffair nose

29Jun Utt 19f HcpH good 3/14 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE) 10l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM45511F

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtomakeawinninghandicapdebutatGalwaylast month andtook his form up a levelwhen following up in novice at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft) 11 days later. Got no further than the first bidding for his hat-trickbackatGalwayearlierthismonthbutremainswithpotential.

7Oct Gal 22f HcpH yield F Paul Collins (IRE)19Sep Dpk 21f Hdl yield 1 PennyPerfect(IRE) 7l 8Sep Gal 22f HcpH gd-yd 1 OogumBoogum(IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHA130

FORM1F-2423

TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodforminmaidensontheFlatthisseasonandgot backontrackoverhurdleswhensecondbehindawell-bred,improvingsortin anoviceatListowellastmonth,yettobeaskedforeffortwhenslitheringon landing2out.OutofdepthinGrade3subsequentlybutcanfeaturehere.

5Oct Tip 16f Hdl gd-yd 3 Love MeTender(FR) 24l 24Sep Lis 16f Hdl yield 2 Davy Crockett (IRE) 4l 10Aug Dpk 17f Hdl good 4 Catena Zapata (IRE) 50l

TFRHHIII BHA117

FORM14-3421

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner for Gavin Cromwell who didn’t need to improve to get off the mark in this sphere in 10-runnermaidenatUttoxeter(15.8f,goodtosoft)earlierthismonth. Willneedtoraisehisgameifhe’stofigureinthiscompany,however.

5Oct Utt 15f Hdl good 1/10 Tiptoptim(IRE)

11Sep Utt 23f Hdl good 2/5 Betty’sTiara

5Jul Bel 17f Hdl good 4 Avondale (IRE) 17l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM11 D

TIMEFORMVIEWRackedup5consecutivesecondsontheFlatbeforereadily makingawinninghurdlingdebutinmaidenatUttoxeterlastmonth,hissuperior stamina as a stayer on the level giving him the edge on his main market rival. WalkedoveratLudlowearlierinthemonthandremainsopentoimprovement.

8Oct Lud 21f Hdl gd-fm 1/1 -16Sep Utt 19f Hdl good 1/10 Thoughtsarethings(IRE) 41/2l 30Aug Chs 15f Hcp gd-fm 2/8 It’sAllAboutYou (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1/110-

TIMEFORMVIEW WonsolestartinIrishpointsandsuccessfulonfirst2 starts under Rules, making all in bumpers at Ayr and Aintree. Made no impactinamuchtougherracewhenwellbeatenintheChampionBumper buthewarrantsrespectonreturn/hurdlingdebutforleadingconnections. 12Mar Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 15/17 Bambino Fever(IRE) 18l Dec24 Ain 16f NHF soft 1/6 TheBlueRoom(IRE) 2l Oct24 Ayr 16f NHF gd-sf 1/7 BespokeTailor(IRE) 9l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM13TIMEFORMVIEW£140,000afterwinninghissolestartinIrishpoints(Oct2024) and offered plenty to work on when third of 8 in bumper at Kempton (16f, soft) 8monthsago Severalofthisyard’srunnerhaveshapedasifneedingtheirautumn comebacksoprobablybesttolookelsewhereonhurdlingdebut.

7Feb Kmp 16f NHF soft 3/8 FrontierPrince 63/4l

8 LEADER CRIK (FR) (166)

BgBeaumecdeHouelle(FR)-BeautifullCrik(FR) 4 10-12

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B E.A.R.L. Du Loisir TFRHHHII BHAFORM2

TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, £160,000 4-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle gelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/verysmartchaser(stayed 19f) Oh Crick and smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Othermix. Runner-up solestartinIrishpoints(May2025)andthemarketcanguideexpectations.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: POTTERS CHARM (IRE) 5 11 5 SamTwiston-Davies 6-5 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Don Virginia (FR), 10-3 Percy Shelley (GB), 5-1 Dalston Lad (IRE), 13-2 Sporting Glance (FR), 10-1 Arch Empire (FR), 12-1 De Temps En Temps (IRE), 16-1 Leader Crik (FR), 40-1 Etna Bianco (IRE)

Plenty worth considering but preference is for PERCY SHELLEY, who looked a useful prospect when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month and he’s since walked over at Ludlow. He can maintain an unbeaten start in this sphere at the expense of Don Virginia, who bolted up in a Worcester handicap 4 weeks ago and now returns to novice company. Dalston Lad completes the shortlist on return/hurdling bow for the Skeltons.

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(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8634, 2nd £4318, 3rd £2158, 4th £1080, 5th £540 (PenaltyValue £9934)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(38 wins from 236 runners, 16%) runs IDEAL DES BORDES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs BEAUFORT SCALE

WEIGHTWATCHER: MOLE COURT won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115.

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SOLLYATTWELL trained by C Collins, BEAUFORT SCALE trained by G Elliott, KALANISI FLASH trained by J Mcconnell - all Ireland.

1 MORODER (IRE) (49)

BgMorozov(USA)-AnotherTonto(IRE) 11 12-2

J MrSimon Elliott (3) E Visor

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

O Mrs Ann Leftley

B Michael Conlon

S We Do Vans

2 UNANSWEREDPRAYERS(IRE) (187)

BgOcovango-FitangaSpeed(IRE) 9 12-1

J MrHenryMain (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O The Morestead Pres Partnership

B Kevin Talbot

S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd

3 HUNGJURY(IRE) (133)

BgCourtCave(IRE)-MooneysValley(IRE) 10 11-13

J MrSean O’Connor(5) E Cheek Pieces

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

O Martin Keighley Racing Club

B William Flood

S FBC Manby Bowdler

4 IDEALDES

BORDES (FR) (195)

BgCoastalPath-CarmendesBordes(FR) 7 11-12

J MrDanielWilliams (7)

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs C. Hanbury & Mrs H. Mackenzie Smith

B E.A.R.L. Les Bordes de Mornay et al

5 BEAUFORTSCALE (IRE) (20)

BgSholokhov(IRE)-CarrigeenAspen(IRE) 6 11-11

J MrJoshWilliamson E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr Ed Mulligan

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

6 SOLLYATTWELL(IRE) (35)

BgVendangeur(IRE)-PollyAnthus 7 11-10

J MrRobertJames E Cheek Pieces

T Cian Collins, Ireland

O Del Boy Partnership

B Mr Noel Collins

7 THE NEWESTONE (IRE) (236)

BgOscar(IRE)-Thuringe(FR) 10 11-10

J MissAmberJackson-Fennell (7)

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O S Such & CG Paletta

B Ronald Brown

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TFRHHIII BHA127

FORM41P-0D6

TIMEFORMVIEW33/1winnerintheGrimthorpeHandicapChaseatDoncaster in March. Back on track in a change of headgear (visor) at Cartmel in May (disqualifiedhavinglostweightclothfinalcircuit)andprobablyneededtherunat Bangorlastmonth.Visorrefittedbutremainstobeseenifhe’sonagoingday.

5Sep Bgr 24f HcpC good 6/6 Art ofDiplomacy 80l 26May Cml 29f HcpC good D/7 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE)3May Utt 24f HcpC good 11/14 CocoMademoiselle(IRE) 49l

TFRHHHII BHA126

FORM133UP6- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner resumed winning ways in Southern National at Fontwell in November but lost his way towards the end of last season, turning in a lacklustre effort with cheekpieces back on (retained) at PlumptoninApril.Needstobouncebackbuthasfallentohislastwinningmark.

20Apr Plm 25f HcpC good 6/6 Hugos New Horse (FR) 48l 22Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Katate Dori (FR)10Feb Plm 28f HcpC soft U/11 Invincible Nao (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA124

FORM0556-14 C

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplewinningpointerfailedtolandablowinacoupleof maidenhurdlesbuttookasizeablestepforwardwhenlandingabig-fieldhunter atthistrack(32.4f)inMay.Wasn’tdisgracedwhenlastof4onhandicapdebutat NewtonAbbotnexttimebutwillneedtoimprovetodefythissortofmark.

13Jun Ntn 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/4 Art ofDiplomacy 20l 2May Chl 32f Ch good 1/18 Jeffery’sCross(IRE) 3/4l 16Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 6/8 Groovy Blue 9l

TFRHHIII BHA123

FORMP/112P5- D

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerprogressedtomakeasuccessfulchase debut at Wincanton and backed it up when second at Kempton in January Well beaten on subsequent two starts (latest following another breathing operation).Haswonfreshbuthasabittoproveonthebackofsomeweakfinishes.

12Apr Ayr 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Masaccio (IRE) 41l 22Feb Kmp 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Bad (FR)7Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Eyed 1l

TFRHHHII BHA122

FORM00-0020

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner hurdler and matched that form over fenceswhenrunner-upina21/2mmaidenchaseatKilbegganlastmonth.Tough askinamuchhotterGowranmaidenlasttimeandcouldbeseentobettereffect overalongertriponhandicapchasedebutfortopyard

4Oct Gow 20f Ch yield 7 Taponthego (IRE) 76l 5Sep Kil 20f Ch yield 2 Ocean ofMercy(IRE) 71/2l 1Aug Gal 22f Ch good 13 IntenseApproach 23l

TFRHHHII BHA121

FORM30-0P11

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair3mwinninghurdlerwhoreturnedtoformfromoutof thebluetowinaGalwayhandicapchaselastmonthandprovedbetterthanever (badlyhampered early)to followup at Downpatrick (23.5f) 11 days later.This is tougherbutbidsforahat-trickintheformofhislife. 19Sep Dpk 23f HcpC yield 1 MidnightMoonshine(IRE)6l 8Sep Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd 1 ArcticGale(IRE) 11/4l 9Aug Kil 25f HcpC gd-yd P HardyDiamond (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA121

FORM145PP5- CD

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreturninthisracein2024butsawhisform tail off, pulled-up in

8 REGARDE (IRE) (191)

ChgKapgarde(FR)-Mazaryne(FR)

8 11-9

J MrBarryO’Neill E TongueStrap,CheekPieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Mr Frank McAleavy

B Mr Philip O’Connor

S BetVictor

9 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (202)

BgGetaway(GER)-JennysJoy(IRE)

8 11-8

J Miss GinaAndrews E Blinkers

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Geri and The Pacemakers

B Padraig Pierce

S Fitzdares

10 KALANISI FLASH (IRE) (60)

BgKalanisi(IRE)-PistolFlash(IRE) 8 11-7

J MrHarrySwan E TongueStrap,CheekPieces

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mr D. Lavelle

B Eimear Mulhern

11 ROCKINASTORM (IRE) (219)

BgMahler-ToorahLauraLa(USA) 8 11-6

J MrP.W. Mullins

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O Rocking Horse Racing

B Miss Roisin Carey

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

12 MYGIFTTOYOU (IRE) (12)

BgKingstonHill-ArielsSerenade(IRE)

7 11-6

J MrConalKavanagh(7) E Visor,TongueStrap

T James Owen, Newmarket

O LPOG 23 NH

B Michael Moloney S racehorse-ownership.com

13 KELCE (IRE) (220)

BgValirann(FR)-Joleen(IRE)

7 11-5

J MrAdam Ryan E Cheek Pieces

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Paul McKeon

B James Robinson

14 MOLE COURT(IRE) (38)

BgCourtCave(IRE)-RunningWild(IRE)

8 11-4

J MrJames King E Cheek Pieces

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Elizabeth and OliverTroup

B Joseph Cunningham

S Fitzdares

15 SMUGGLERS HAVEN (IRE) (31)

BmElusivePimpernel(USA)-OurGrace(IRE) 6 11-4

J Miss LilyBradstock (5)

T Sara Bradstock, Wantage

O The Belle Syndicate

B George Halford

S Equimedia Ltd

16 HARRYS HOPE (IRE) (49)

ChmQuestForPeace(IRE)-HyKate(IRE) 7 11-3

J MrSamuel Scott (7)

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O The JP Girls

B Harry Curtis

TFRHHHHI BHA120

FORM2/13P12-

TIMEFORM VIEW Underwent wind surgery priorto notching a fourth success overfencesina4-runnerhandicapchaseatHaydockandtookanotherstepforward indefeatwhenrunner-uptoasubsequentwinneratthistrack(28.1f)inApril.Oneto consider(followinganotherwindop)givenhisrecordwhenfresh.

16Apr Chl 28f HcpC good 2/14 Ask Brewster(IRE) 8l

19Mar Hay 28f HcpC good 1/4 DukeofDeception(IRE)

Dec24 Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Don’t Rightly Know -

TFRHHHII BHA119

FORM34P214-

TIMEFORMVIEWGroundversatiletwo-timehurdlewinnerachieved some solid form overfences priorto landing a first chase success at Southwell(24.3f)inMarch.JumpingwenttopiecesatChepstownext timebutcouldbeworthanotherchanceonseasonalreturn.

5Apr Chp 23f HcpC good 4/5 The Boola Boss (IRE) 57l 3Mar Swl 24f

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM2F24/1-3

TIMEFORMVIEW Two-timewinningpointergotoffthemarkunderrulesina Downpatrick maiden on sole start in 2024 Seeminglyhasn’t beenthe easiestto trainbutrancreditablywhenthirdonreappearance/chasedebutinAugust.Open toimprovementuppedintrip(withheadgearretained)onhandicapdebut.

25Aug Dpk 19f Ch good 3 Speculatrix 101/2l May24 Dpk 21f Hdl good 1 BigStage(IRE) nk Nov23 Fai 23f Hdl sf-hv 4 BetterDaysAhead (IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM311253-

TIMEFORM VIEW Productive 2024/25 season, scoring at Ludlow and Wetherby and remained in good heart thereafter, doing all he could faced with much quicker conditionswhen51/4lengthsthirdtoRegardeatHaydockinMarch.Easiergroundand bookingofPatrickMullinsarereasonsforoptimismonhisreturn.

19Mar Hay 28f HcpC good 3/4 Regarde (IRE) 51/4l

7Feb Bgr 29f HcpC soft 5/14 Laskalin (FR) 20l 18Jan Asc 23f HcpC good 2/5 In d’Or(FR) 4l

TFRHHIII BHA117 (-2)

FORM341416

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable sort displayed awilling attitudewhen addingto histallyoverfencesatWorcesterinJulyandexploitedalowerhurdlesmarkunder an attacking ride at Warwick last month. Wasn’t disgraced when sixth in an 8-runnerchaseatChepstowlatestbutisprobablysummedupbyhismarknow.

12Oct Chp 26f HcpC gd-fm 6/8 Safe Destination 13l

23Sep War 26f HcpH good 1/7 PrincedeJuilley(FR) 3l 20Aug Wor 23f HcpC good 4/11 AlmazharGarde (FR) 11l

TFRHHHHH BHA116

FORM221F21-

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved switched to fences with cheekpieces applied, easily getting offthe mark in a 3m handicap at Market Rasen (soft) in December and steadily improved thereafter, ending his season on a high with victoryatWetherby(24.2f).Unlikelywe’veseenthebestofthisprogressivesort.

18Mar Wet 24f HcpC good 1/3 DeTellersFortune(IRE) 3l

19Feb Lud 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Ballycamus (IRE) 6l Dec24 Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf F/9 O’Connell (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA115

FORM03P-P63 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWOutofformsincetheendoflastyearanddidn’tfindagreat deal for pressure on first start since wind surgery when third in a 3m chase at Uttoxeterlastmonth.Nowoffthesamemarkaswhencompletinga4-timerinthis racein2023andinterestingtoseeifthemarketexpectsareturntoform.

16Sep Utt 24f HcpC good 3/7 OliversTravels (IRE) 20l 24Jul Wor 23f HcpC good 6/10 MyGiftToYou (IRE) 36l 20Jun Mkt 21f HcpC good P/6 The FlierBegley(IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA115

FORM121-222

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive three-time winner over hurdles and has shaped with promise over fences, runner-up forthe third consecutive race when bumping into a handicap blot in a 3m chase atWarwick last month. Stillearlydaysasachaserandsheremainsonetobeinterestedin.

23Sep War 24f HcpC good 2/6 BumpyEvans (IRE) 6l 13Jun Mkt 21f HcpC

S Fitzdares TFRHHHII BHA114 FORMP-21122

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong travelling mare enjoying another fruitful year, successfulinback-to-backchasesonlyadayapartinJune(subsequentlyawarded the latter of those wins) and still in fine heart when runner-up at Uttoxeter/ Worcester Shouldbesuitedbyabig-fieldhandicapbutcanflattertodeceive. 5Sep Wor 23f HcpC good 2/7 AlmazharGarde (FR)

17 ANIMAL(IRE) (259)

BgArcadio(GER)-Fantine(IRE)

9 10-12

J Mrs Izzie Hill (3) E Tongue Strap

T Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

O James Rimmer & Chris Ames

B Ms Ciara Browne

S Tote

18 PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) (110)

BgWesterner-QuelBleu(IRE)

J MrJ.J. Murphy-Knight (7)

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

O The Paradise Mob

B Mr Cal Flavin

S Dodson and Horrell

9 10-12

TFRHHIII BHA109 FORM3250/PP-

TIMEFORMVIEW Last successful in a 3m handicap chase on soft ground at SandowninDecember2023buthaslosthisway,pulled-uponbothstartsearlier thisyear(reportedtohavemadearespiratorynoiselatest) Remainstobeseenif hecanbounceback(inafirst-timetonguetie)followingwindsurgery

7Feb Bgr 29f HcpC soft P/14 Laskalin (FR)19Jan Wdr 28f HcpC soft P/11 Planned Paradise (IRE)Apr24 Fls 25f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 TakeYourTime (IRE) 30l

TFRHHHII BHA109

FORM425-423

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth in this race last year but in better form to resume winningwaysatWindsor(28.7f)inJanuaryandremainedingoodheartsubsequently, not suited by the drop back in trip when third at Market Rasen (21.4f) in July Willappreciatethestepbackupindistanceandoughttobecompetitive.

6Jul Mkt 21f HcpC soft 3/8 PullAgain Green (IRE) 12l 28May Ntn 25f HcpC good 2/5

DECLAREDRUNNERS18 2024:THENEWESTONE(IRE)9116MrTobyMcCain-Mitchell10-1(NigelTwiston-Davies)18ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 17 Blinkers worn by No 9. Visor worn by No 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 8, 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8, 17 Stewards Note:

UNANSWERED PRAYERS: Following its run on 20/4/2025 it was reported that the horse had knocked a fetlock joint.

AWAYTHELAD: Following its run on 5/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly throughout.

ANIMAL: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Solly Attwell (IRE), Kelce (IRE), 10-1 The Newest One (IRE), 12-1 Regarde (IRE), Rockinastorm (IRE), Harrys Hope (IRE), 14-1 Kalanisi Flash (IRE), Smugglers Haven (IRE), 16-1 Beaufort Scale (IRE), 18-1 Planned Paradise (IRE), 20-1 Unanswered Prayers (IRE), Ideal des Bordes (FR), Awaythelad (IRE), 22-1 Mole Court (IRE), 33-1 My Gift To You (IRE), 40-1 Hung Jury (IRE), 50-1 Moroder (IRE), 80-1 Animal (IRE)

KELCE enjoyed an excellent first season as a chaser and is fancied to continue his progression on reappearance. He gets the vote ahead of Smugglers Haven who is one the least exposed in this field and could progress again on just her fourth start over fences, while The Newest One merits respect racing off a 1lb lower mark than when successful in this contest last year

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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Cheltenham Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

FirstRace1.15-THEWILLIAMHILLEACHWAYEXTRAHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 22nd. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb William Hill has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.33entries, 3 at £25 and 30 at £125. - Closed October18th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£10098;Second£5048;Third£2525;Fourth£1263; Fifth£630.(PenaltyValue£13202.50)

SEE PAGE 12 FORTHIS RACE.

SecondRace1.50-THEHOLLANDCOOPER‘CHASINGEXCELLENCE’NOVICES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £21784tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £10036,thethird £5016 andthe fourth£2512.fornovicefouryrsoldandupwards.Enterbynoon,October18thandpay£200stake,Declareby10.00a.m.October22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner ofa Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb

Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases orHurdles combined.. Holland Cooperhas generouslysponsoredthis race andwill make presentationstothewinning owner,trainer, jockeyand memberofracing staff. In addition,theywill present a £150 cash prizetothe memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race The British HorseracingAuthority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of HOLLAND COOPER.The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting inthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.9entriesat£200.-ClosedOctober18th,2025. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£16692;Second£8348;Third£4172;Fourth£2088.(PenaltyValue£21784)A

SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS CONDITIONAL

JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

(Challenger

Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The secondto receive £4860,thethird £2430,the fourth £1216 andthe fifth £606. forthreeyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also opento suchhorsesrated141and142-seeStandardConditions) £100stake ifthehorseisrated114orhigher,or£20stake ifthehorseisrated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 22nd. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligibletoclaimaweightallowanceunderparagraph53oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodeAllowances:Jockeyswho,priortoOctober 21st, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lbJockeys 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 underthe Rules of Racing orthe Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding fortheir own stables allowed, in addition 3lb FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS has kindlysponsoredthis race Mementoeswill be presentedtothewinning owner,trainer, jockeyand memberofracing staff. In addition, a £150 cash prizewill be presentedtothe memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to bethe bestturned out inthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo of FOUNDATIONDEVELOPMENTS.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisracein accordancewithparagraphs 24to 27ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. Horseswhich have beenplaced inthefirst eight inthis race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance ofaboutTwo Miles (1m 7f144yds) at Haydock Park on 4thApril, 2026. 23 entries, 1 at £20 and 22 at £100. - Closed October18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) Weights raised 1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.A

SEE PAGE 22 FORTHIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 -THE ODDSCHECKER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (REGISTEREDASTHE SHARPNOVICES’ HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £47552 to the winning horse The second to receive £17808, the third £8896 and the fourth £4440 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 18th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race and will make presentations to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, a £150 cash prizewill be awardedtothe memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out in this race The British HorseracingAuthority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money forthis race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ODDSCHECKER. The sponsorshippaymentof£500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstarting inthisrace inaccordancewithparagraphs24to27ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 14 entries at £400 - Closed October 18th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£36496;Second£14920; Third£7456;Fourth£3728.(PenaltyValue£47552)A SEE PAGE 26 FORTHIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE squareintheair.com HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £52030 to the winning horse The second to receive £23920, the third £11960, the fourth £5980, the fifth £2990 and the sixth £1490 for fouryrs old and upwards. £500 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 22nd. Penalties, after October 11th, 2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb SquareintheAirhaskindlysponsoredthisrace Presentationswillbemadetothewinningowner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition a £150 award will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE: Anovice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance 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 17 entries, 5 at £100 and 12 at £500 - Closed October 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39750; Second £19870; Third £9940; Fourth £4970; Fifth £2480; Sixth£1240 (PenaltyValue£52030)

SEE PAGE 32 FORTHIS RACE.

SixthRace4.10-THECHAMPIONS:FULLGALLOPSTREAMINGONITVXNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10892 to the winning horse The second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 18th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and memberofracingstaff. Inadditiona£150awardwillbemadetothememberofracingstaffresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethe best turned out in this race 19 entries at £100 - Closed October18th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8346;Second£4174;Third £2086;Fourth£1044.(PenaltyValue£10892)A SEE PAGE 36 FORTHIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE SANTA - THE VISITAMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9934 to the winning horse The second to receive £4970, the third £2482, the fourth £1244 and the fifth £620 for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.October22nd.Penalties,afterOctober11th,2025,foreachsteeple chasewon7lb Toberiddenby AmateurJockeys who are members of the AmateurJockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration ofJockeys and on the day ofthe race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member ofracing staff. In addition, a £150 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff responsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 30 entries at £100 - Closed October 18th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£8634;Second£4318;Third£2158;Fourth£1080;Fifth £540.(PenaltyValue£9934)

SEE PAGE 42 FORTHIS RACE.

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