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Hello and a very warm welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for the final fixture of our 2024/25 season – and a very special one it is too!
Tonight’s Race Night fixture celebrates the amateur side of our sport, giving amateur riders and trainers the unique opportunity to chase victory at the Home of Jump Racing With seven fiercely contested Hunter Chases taking place over various distances, it’s set to be a thrilling evening of grassroots competition. Good luck to all those taking part!
We are extremely grateful to those supporting today’s meeting, including Bottlegreen, Venatour Sports Travel, Junior Jumpers, the Jonathan Neesom Memorial, the Cheltenham & South West Racing Club, Brooklands Watches, and the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars We extend a warm welcome to all their guests and supporters, we hope you have a fantastic evening with us
After racing, don’t rush off, local favourites The Chip Shop Boys will be performing trackside from 8.15pm, delivering a high-energy set packed with rock and pop classics to keep the party atmosphere going.
Before we close the season, it’s only right that we reflect on what has been another unforgettable year at Cheltenham, with Festival 2025 once again providing some truly iconic moments. The four days were filled with sunshine, snow, drama, and a roaring crowd, creating an electric atmosphere throughout Willie Mullins continued his domination with a staggering 10 winners across the week, but the elusive dream of a third consecutive Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs slipped away. Instead, the moment belonged to Inothewayurthinkin, handing Gavin Cromwell his first ever Gold Cup win, a truly emotional result
In the Unibet Champion Hurdle, the racing world was left stunned as State Man faltered late on, allowing Golden Ace to capitalise and deliver one of the shocks of the Festival, with Constitution Hill and Brighterdaysahead unable to leave their mark
We also paid an emotional tribute at the start of the week to the late Michael O’Sullivan, and the poignancy continued on Wednesday when his two previous Festival winners Marine Nationale and Jazzy Matty both stormed to victory within minutes of each other Marine Nationale’s commanding win in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase confirmed his status as a new superstar of the two-mile chase division
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Thank you for being with us today and throughout the season We wish you a wonderful evening and look forward to welcoming you back in October.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
4 GALOPINDESCHAMPS(FR)(41)
Bl gTimos (GER) - Manon des Champs (FR) 8 11-10
J P. Townend
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Singula Partnership
B Mrs Audrey Turley
S G.A.E.C Des Champs
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
TFRHHHHH BHA179
FORM 11F1-11 C
TIMEFORMVIEWMostimpressivewhenseeingoffBravemansgameinthis12 monthsago SuffereddefeatstoFastorslowatPunchestownonhisnext2startsbut backtohisbestwhenwinningSavillsandIrishGoldCupatLeopardstownthiswinter, beatingFastorslowby41/2lengthsinthelatter Hardtobeat.
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)
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Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5500
Owners Prize Money 1st £2454, 2nd £1227, 3rd £613, 4th £307. (PenaltyValue £2823.15) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Whittington (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs FRANIGANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Lodge (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs ENVIOUS EDITOR LONGESTTRAVELLER: BARTON SNOW trained by J J O’Shea, Nantwich, 105 miles.
1 AJETOFOUR OWN (IRE) (29)
BgJetAway-Satalda’sLady(IRE)
J MrFrederickPhilipson-Stow(7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow H Ledbury
2 BARTON SNOW(IRE) (53)
BgSnowSky-AcademyRose(IRE) 8 12-1
J MrJames King
T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich
O The MMI Partnership
H Percy
3 ENVIOUS EDITOR (IRE) (120)
BorBrgAizavoski(IRE)-MollTheRol(IRE) 11 12-1
J MrHenryCrow(5)
T Mrs Rhiannon Lodge, Mochdre
O Mr P. A. Clifton
H South Shropshire
S Tote
4 BOBBARELLI (GB) (11)
BgSchiaparelli(GER)-BobbaBenetta(IRE) 8 11-12
J MissAmberJackson-Fennell(7) E Hood,TongueStrap
T MissAmberJackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton
O Miss AmberJackson-Fennell
H Tivyside
5 FRANIGANE (FR) (417)
ChgCoastalPath-Noblessd’Aron(FR) 10 11-12
J MrGeorge Edgedale (7) E Blinkers
T HarryWhittington, Sparsholt
O Mr G. Edgedale
H V.W.H.
6 KANSAS DU BERLAIS (FR) (173)
GrgMartaline-Kadika(FR) 6 11-12
J MrRobbie David (3)
T Christopher Mark Clarke, Cheltenham
O Mr Christopher Mark Clarke
H North Cotswold
7 MISSEDTEE (IRE) (11)
BmFameAndGlory-ParadiseLily(IRE) 8 11-5
J MrSam Lee (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Miss V. Collins, Broadway
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
H North Cotswold
TFRHHHHI BHA127 FORM35PP25- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner in points who started Rules career in same vein when winning this race 12 months earlier Proved a disappointment when pulledupatTauntononnexthunterstartbutshowedimprovedformwhenvery goodfifthof29inFoxhunters’ChaseatAintreelasttime.Hastoberespected.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 5/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 81/4l 7Mar Lei 15f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Jokerde Mai (FR) 21l 8Jan Tnt 21f Ch soft P/9 Angels Breath (IRE) -
TFRHHHHH BHA122
FORM041211-
TIMEFORMVIEW Hadwon 2 ofhis 3 starts in points since last seen under Rules forW. P. Murphy and, without a tongue strap this time, made a successful hunter debut in quite stylish fashion at Stratford (20.9f)53daysago Shouldimproveandwinmoreraces.
10Mar Str 20f Ch gd-sf 1/8 Viroflay(FR) 1l Aug24 Bel 17f Stk good 4 Locked Box (IRE) 73/4
Aug24 Gal 18f Stk good 7 Brave Crogha (FR) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM253334TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser who underperformed when fourthof7inhandicapatHuntingdon(19.9f,soft)inJanuary Firstrun foryardafterleavingGaryHanmer
2Jan Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 HeardThat (IRE) 33l Dec24 Don 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Yealand (IRE) 41/2l Nov24 Car 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 Flic OuVoyou (FR) 7
TFRHHHII BHAFORMP1F212-
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual point winner, runner-up last time (Apr 21) InterestingtoseehowhegoesinthebettingaheadofRules/hunterdebut.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM42/2333/- D
TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerandfairlyusefulformatbestinchases. Placedall3startsinpointsbutrantoonlyamodestlevelwhenthirdof7on hunter debut/sole outing in 2023/24 (for G. Edgedale). Not seen since but hasrejoinedformeryard Blinkersonfor1sttime.
Mar24 Str 20f Ch heavy 3/7 Forest Chimes (IRE) 19l
Mar23 Utt 20f HcpC soft 2/9 Not Sure (IRE) nose
Jan23 Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 TipTop Mountain (IRE) 17l
TFRHHHII BHA113
FORM3622/33-
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicaphurdlerbutitwasdisconcerting he bled when finishing a well-beaten third of 4 in novice handicap at SandownonchasingdebutinNovember Makeshunterdebutonfirstrun sinceleavingAdamWest.
Nov24 San 15f HcpC good 3/4 Brookie (IRE) 57l Oct24 Asc 11f Stk soft 4/6 Russian Crescendo 12l May24 Fls 15f HcpH good 3/11
TFRHHIII BHA92
FORM344PPU- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Pulled up last 2 hunterchase starts and unseated herriderinarecentpoint.Easilypassedover.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024:AJETOFOUR OWN (IRE) 7 11 5 MrFrederick Philipson-Stow9-2 (Mrs N Sheppard) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Stewards Note:
KANSAS DU BERLAIS: Following its run on 10/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Barton Snow (IRE), 11-4 AJet of Our Own (IRE), 15-2 Franigane (FR), 9-1 Bobbarelli (GB), 12-1 Kansas du Berlais (FR), 16-1 Envious Editor (IRE), 66-1 Missed Tee (IRE)
BARTON SNOWmade a successful hunterdebut in quite stylish fashion at Stratford in March and should prove at least as effective back at 2m given how he went through the race, so he’s a confident selection to follow up A Jet of Our Own took this race last year and has to be respected based on his form, though he may find conditions placing too much emphasis on speed this time around. Franigane may prove best of the rest
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SECOND RACE
HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4461, 2nd £2231, 3rd £1115, 4th £558. (PenaltyValue £5133) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Newman
(1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs IMPORTANT NOTICE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Summersby (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs LIBERTY ROCK
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PADJOES LEGACY trained by N W Padfield, Romford, 129 miles.
1 CLASHHILL(IRE) (27)
BgOcovango-SteinCastle(IRE) 7 11-12
J MrDale Peters (3)
T N. R. W. Wright, Chippenham
O Mr N. R. W. Wright
H Cottesmore
2 CRAWTER (IRE) (27)
BgAffinisea(IRE)-Leyhill(IRE) 6 11-12
J MrPaddyBarlow(3) E Cheek Pieces
T Mrs Harriet Waight, Enford
O Mr S. J. Rawlins
H Royal Artillery
3 FOR ONE NIGHTONLY(IRE) (27)
BgMahler-BobRobin(IRE) 6 11-12
J MrHarveyBarfoot-Saunt(7) E Cheek Pieces
T Fred Timmis, Minsterley
O PSC Racing Club
H Cheshire
4 IMPORTANTNOTICE (IRE)
(47)
BgSholokhov(IRE)-Denwoman(IRE) 7 11-12
J MrJoshua Newman E Tongue Strap
T J. Newman, Crewkerne
O Stables Business Park Ltd
H Four Burrow
5 LIBERTYROCK (IRE) (40)
ChgLibertarian-StarSeventeen 9 11-12
J MrRian Corcoran (7) E Tongue Strap
T Mrs E. Summersby, St Giles
O N. Banks J. GardenerT. Hughes
H Lamerton
6 MUMBOJUMBO (IRE) (27)
BgCalifet(FR)-TouchedByAngels(IRE) 9 11-12
J Miss GinaAndrews E Tongue Strap
T Mrs G. Andrews, Marton
O The Odd Socks Partnership
H Warwickshire
7 PADJOES LEGACY(IRE) (27)
BgImperialMonarch(IRE)-SupremeMiss(IRE) 9 11-12
J MrZac Baker E Cheek Pieces
T N. W. Padfield, Romford
O Mr N. W. Padfield
TFRHHHHI BHAFORMFP/1111-
TIMEFORMVIEWFromfamilyoftop-classchaserCarlingfordLough andhaswonall4startsinpointsin2025(latestApr5,beatsolerival) MarketconfidenceonRulesdebutwouldlooksignificant.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM213111TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to smart chase winner Only By Night. Multiplepointwinner,includinglast3starts(latestApr5) Interesting Rulesdebutant.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM410321TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner, including last time (Apr 5) Wellheldin2heavy-groundhuntersbutbettergroundheremaysuit.
25Feb Lei 20f Ch heavy 3/4 Pyleigh Court 36l 7Feb Bgr 24f Ch soft 7/7 Eva’s Oskar(IRE) 21l
TFRHHHII BHAFORMD1P112-
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denmansothismultiplepointwinner(runner-uplasttime,Mar16)isworth alookonRulesbow.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORMP1/3331-
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinner,includinglasttime(Mar23) ShowedabitofpromisewhenthirdinahunteratExeter2yearsago
Apr23 Exe 24f Ch good 3/9 King’s Quay(IRE) 5l Feb21 Exe 18f Hdl soft 5/9 StrikingAPose (IRE) 17l Feb21 Chp 16f NHF heavy 6/8 SuperSix 26l
TFRHHHHH BHA113 FORM4/21121-
TIMEFORMVIEW Just aboutthe pick ofthese on Rules form and has won3ofhis4startsinpoints,includinglasttime(Apr5) Obviousclaims.
May24 Utt 20f HcpC soft 2/8 NocteVolatus 11/4l Feb24 Tnt 23f HcpC soft 4/4 EnjoyYourLife (FR) 63/
H Puckeridge & Essex Hunt TFRHHHII BHA109 FORM1/32213TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinner,thirdlasttime(Apr5) Thirdinthis race last year on Rules debut before just denied at Stratford later in the month.Likelytobeinthemixagain. May24 Str
8 PAPER MILL(GB) (33)
BgSchiaparelli(GER)-DivaofNorwich(IRE) 9 11-12
J MrCharlie Case (5) E Cheek Pieces
T M. Kehoe, Leighton Buzzard
O Mr M. Kehoe
H Bicesterwith Whaddon Chase
9 SNAPFISH (IRE) (30)
BgMahler-Kayfing(IRE) 6 11-12
J MrRobbie David (3) E Tongue Strap
T H. Ryall, Crewkerne
O Mr H. Ryall
H Seavington
S New Inn
10 TIGERTOBIN (IRE) (19)
BgWesterner-Kilbreedy(IRE)
6 11-12
J MrEdwardVaughan (5) E Tongue Strap
T A. B. Leyshon, Pyle
O MrA. B. Leyshon
H Llangeinor Pentyrch
TFRHHIII BHAFORM232113TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinner,thirdlasttime(Mar30),but well held both starts under Rules, including in this race last year Headgearon.
May24 Chl 26f Ch soft 6/9 IskandarPecos (FR) 25l Feb22 Lei 20f Hdl soft 6/9 Anglers Crag 46l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM4/P1141TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinningpointerwhowasawide-marginwinner in4-runnerhunteratExeteronRulesdebutlastmonth.Bigshout.
2Apr Exe 24f Ch good 1/4 Windance(IRE) 23l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM6/31/4P3TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointer,thirdlasttime(Apr13)
RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) 6 11 7 MrHuw Edwards 3-1 (Miss Hannah Roach) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 8.
Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 10
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mumbo Jumbo (IRE), 4-1 Snap Fish (IRE), 11-2 Clashhill (IRE), 9-1 Crawter (IRE), 10-1 Padjoes Legacy (IRE), 12-1 Important Notice (IRE), 16-1 For One Night Only (IRE), Liberty Rock (IRE), 28-1 Paper Mill (GB), 33-1 Tiger Tobin (IRE)
MUMBO JUMBO and Snap Fish are clear on Rules form with the former shading the vote (has a more solid profile).There are some interesting winning pointers makingtheirfirst start under Rules, notably Clashhill.
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for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391. (PenaltyValue £3593.10) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Hill (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs LEARNTALOT LONGESTTRAVELLER: GLENMOUNT trained by J Wadland, Rugby, 161 miles.
1 ALAPHILIPPE (IRE) (62)
BgMorozov(USA)-OscarBird(IRE) 11 12-0
J MrZac Baker E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Mrs A. Slatter, Cheltenham
O Mr Ian Slatter
H North Cotswold
2 DOUGLAS LONGBOTTOM (GB) (54)
BgHelmet(AUS)-ALuluOfaMenifee(USA) 7 12-0
J MrWilliam Biddick
T Miss B. Coward, Mere
O Mrs C P Mitchell
H South &West Wilts
3 FAIRLYFAMOUS (IRE) (27)
BgFameAndGlory-FairlyDefinite(IRE) 8 12-0
J Miss GinaAndrews E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Mrs G. Andrews, Marton
O The Signy & Marriage Families
H Warwickshire
4 GLENMOUNT(IRE) (61)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-Zaffarella(IRE) 7 12-0
J MrJames King
T Mrs Julie Wadland, Rugby
O 360 Racing Club
H Warwickshire
5 LEARNTALOT(IRE) (61)
ChgAsk-LadyAlacoque(IRE)
J Mrs Izzie Hill (5)
T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant
O Mr I. R. Mann
H V.W.H.
6 TZARMIX (FR) (27)
ChgGemix(FR)-TzarinedeLaMone(FR) 7 12-0
J MrDarrenAndrews (3)
T Mrs D. J. Ralph, Malvern
O Mr Michael Fothergill
H Ludlow
7 WALKAWAY(IRE)
(78)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-PegusLove(IRE) 12 12-0
J MrOran McGill E Tongue Strap
T R. Pallas, Bridgend
O Mr R. Pallas
H Llangeinor Pentyrch
TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM00/6621TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler(runner-up in 2022 Pertemps) but failed tokickonfromapromisingchasedebutsecondoverbothsetsofobstacles in2023/24seasonforFergalO’Brien.However,comesherefollowingsuccess betweentheFlagsinMarchandhemeritsasecondlook.
Mar24 Utt 23f HcpH heavy 11/17 Gwennie MayBoy(IRE) 69l
Feb24 Chp 23f HcpH heavy 9/12 Classic Concorde (IRE) 31l
Jan24 Lin 23f HcpH soft U/10 Nurse Susan (FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM10/2111-
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhenthirdinanAintreebumperforHarryRyallthis time2yearsago DisappointedinahunterforthisyardatChepstowlastspring buthe’samultiplewinnerinpointseithersideofthat,successfuloneachofhis last3startssincetheturnoftheyear Remainscapableofbetter
Apr24 Chp 23f Ch gd-sf 7/11 Castle Daragh (IRE) 28l May23 Ain 16f NHF good 3/13 Saunton Surf(IRE) 10l
TFRHHHHH BHA130 FORM1311P2- CD TIMEFORMVIEWProlificinpointsandsuccessfulatthismeetingineachof thelast2seasons.Seeminglynot100%whenpulledupinFoxHunters’Chase attheFestivalinMarchbutlinesupherehavingprovedhiswell-beingwitha goodsecondinpoints4weeksago Bigplayer.
14Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf P/24 Wonderwall (IRE)May24 Str 27f Ch good 3/8 WhatAGlance
May24 Chl 26f Ch soft 1/9 PremierMagic(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM11/4311-
TIMEFORM VIEW Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, includingusefulhurdler/smartchaserWindsorAvenue.Multiplewinnerinpoints himself,includinglast2starts(latestMar2) Interestingwhatthemarketmakes ofhimonfirststartinhunterchasecompany.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM332/112-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Olly Murphy who showed similar form whenwinningnovicehunterforpresentconnectionsatStratford(22.6f)11monthsago LinesupherehavingbeenholdinghisformwellbetweentheFlagsinrecentmonthsand nosurprisetoseeagoodshowing.
May24 Str 22f Ch good 1/8 PadjoesLegacy(IRE) hd Mar23 Fls 23f HcpH heavy 3/10 Ballydisco (IRE) 6l Jan23 Lin 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 GericoVille (FR) 13/4l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM045351-
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced6-y-owholandedaChepstownoviceforSamThomas backinMarch2023.DrewablankinhandicapslastyearforJonjo&A.J O’Neillbutperfect startbetweentheFlagsfornewstablewhenrunningoutacomfortablewinneratBitterley lastmonth.Couldbuildonthatnow.
Dec24 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 MrHope Street (IRE) 22l Oct24 Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/11 Billy Boi Blue 51/4l Sep24 War 26f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 StansThe Man (IRE) 93/4
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORMU6P5/P2TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who proved disappointing on final starts for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland. Failed to complete in points on debut for new yard in December but proved he retains ability when second of 10 in hunter chaseatLeicester(22.7f,heavy)78daysago Needstobuildonthatnow. 13Feb Lei 22f Ch soft 2/10 Givega (FR) 17l Apr24 Dpk 23f Ch good 5 AnotherChoice (IRE) 14l Apr24 Fai 24f HcpC heavy P Macdermott (FR) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024:WHATAGLANCE 9 11 7 MrMurrayDodd 11-1 (Tom Britten) 9 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7.
Stewards Note:
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Fairly Famous (IRE), 4-1 Douglas Longbottom (GB), 5-1 Alaphilippe (IRE), 8-1 Glenmount (IRE), Learntalot (IRE), 11-1 Tzarmix (FR), Walk Away (IRE)
Successful on each ofhis 2 previous appearances atthis meeting, FAIRLYFAMOUS clearlywasn’t himself when pulled up in the Fox Hunters’ Chase at the Festival in March. However, he confirmed his well-being when finishing runner-up between the Flags since and is fancied to make a bold bid to come out on top again here. Douglas Longbottom has some excellent point form to his name and he’s feared along with Alaphilippe, in a race containing plenty of in-form sorts.
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In Memory ofJonathan Neesom 1952 - 2024
You were as likely to find Jonathan standing in a field near Guilsborough, training his binoculars on those galloping past the hovel, as broadcasting his definitive take on the Grand National to Racing TV subscribers just 24 hours earlier
He loved Jump racing, from the Cheltenham Gold Cup through the most arcane of handicap hurdles to the paddock judgement required to spot the live one among a field of newcomers at Kingston Blount. Sharp of eye and tongue, good luck to you with a non-jigger if he was writing the close-up comments.
No surprise he loved cryptic crosswords, too; always part of the post-racing ritual once all other puzzles were run. Even the most unsatisfactory clue had to be fathomed, part of the fun being to analyse its worth immediately afterwards.
We miss him. We will always remember him on his favourite evening of the year.
(CLASS 4)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4461, 2nd £2231, 3rd £1115, 4th £558. (PenaltyValue £5133) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Biddick
(2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs MACKLIN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Biddick
(1 win from 1 runners, 100%) runs MACKLIN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MONTANNA trained by E William Walker, Ottery St Mary, 109 miles.
1 GRACCHUS DE BALME (FR) (29)
BgManbolix(FR)-OlympedeCoudray(FR) 9 12-4
J MrJames King
T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich
O Mr D. A. Malam
H North Staffordshire
2 JOYOFLIFE (IRE) (34)
BgLibertarian-KilleenPower(IRE) 8 12-4
J MrZac Baker
E Cheek Pieces
T Mrs H. Hickman-Jones, Hythe
O Mr OliverWilliams
H Mid Surrey Farmers Drag
3 MACKLIN (FR) (47)
BgMaskedMarvel-Orlena(USA) 9 12-4
J MrWilliam Biddick
T Will Biddick, Shepton Mallet
O MrJohn Studd
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
S Equine Bio Genie Ltd
4 MONTANNA(GB) (40)
ChgNotnowcato-Asi(USA)
11 12-4
J MrJoshua Newman E Cheek Pieces
T Edward William Walker, Ottery St Mary
O Mr Reg Hopkins
H Berkeley
5 MUSIC DRIVE (FR) (49)
BgMuhtathir-AclandStreet(FR) 8 11-12
J Miss GinaAndrews E Tongue Strap
T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds
O Foxfield Stud Syndicate
H Belvoir
THE FRIENDS OF JONATHAN NEESOM
TFRHHHHI BHA134
FORM0612P1-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful ex-Irish hurdler/chaser forJoseph O’Brien, showed tendencytohangleftasahunter.SecondinhunterchaseatHaydockinFebruary behindMyDrogo Pulled-upatLeicester10daysonbutrightbacktohisbestwhen landingtheFoxhuntersatAintreelastmonth.Leadingcontenderonform.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 1/29 JetPlane(IRE) 1l 25Feb Lei 22f Ch heavy P/7 Bennys King (IRE)15Feb Hay 22f Ch gd-sf 2/6 MyDrogo 2l
TFRHHIII BHA95
FORM60/2132-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser at best for Seamus Neville but lost his formforthatyardlastseason Wona3mPointforcurrentconnections back in February but will need to find plenty of improvement on his returntoRules.
Apr24 Dow 20f HcpC yield 13 Politicise(IRE) 51l Mar24 Leo 28f HcpC soft 6 Where’sFrankie(IRE) 54l Nov23 Thu 18f HcpC yield 11 McGrathFromClune(IRE) 41l
TFRHHHII BHA122
FORM111/221-
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on his only start over fences in France for Francois Nicolle and made a winning start to life in hunters when landing a 10-runnerevent atTaunton (23f) on debut forWill Biddick.Won a couple of Pointsunderthisjockeysincebutwillneedacareer-bestbackunderRules.
Feb24 Tnt 23f Ch soft 1/10 LieutenantRocco(IRE) 31/4l
Sep20 Dax 19f Ch - 1 Nowo(FR) 3/4l Aug20 Vic 17f Hdl - 3 Private (FR) 10l
TFRHHIII BHA114
FORM1F0/042TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyuseful at best forPeterBowen back in 2021. MadeawinningreturnasaPointerforthisyardin2023butwaswell beaten on his latest run in a hunter chase at Chepstow last April. Othershavestrongerclaims.
Apr24 Chp 23f Ch gd-sf 8/11 Castle Daragh (IRE) 28l Mar24 Nby 23f Ch gd-sf F/6 Secret InvestorDec21 Exe 30f HcpC gd-sf P/17 GwencilyBerbas (FR) -
TFRHHHHH BHA127
FORM320//114TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulinbumpersandbrightstartoverhurdles in2022forGordonElliott.Overcameanear3-yearabsencetowinapair ofpointsforthisyardpriortoaveryencouragingfourthoverthisC&Dat theFestival.Lightly-racedforhisageandwarrantsplentyofrespect.
14Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 4/24 Wonderwall (IRE) 13l Dec22 Leo 24f HcpH soft 9 Maxxum (IRE) 41l Nov22 Chl 21f Hdl good 2/7 HermesAllen (FR) 9l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: FAIRLYFAMOUS (IRE) 7 12 1 Miss GinaAndrews 10-3 (Mrs GAndrews) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-4 Gracchus de Balme (FR), 2-1 Music Drive (FR), 9-2 Macklin (FR), 16-1 Montanna (GB), 33-1JoyofLife (IRE) PLAY
Formerly a fairly useful staying hurdler for Gordon Elliott, MUSIC DRIVE shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth on his first start in a hunter chase at the Festival last month. He’stakento build onthat effort and getthe betterofFoxhunters’ winner Gracchus de Balme who should make another bold bid. Macklin is respected back under Rules representing a jockey/trainer who has few equals in this sphere.
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Summersby (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs HONEST OPINION
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CULLIN HILLS trained by W J Milburn, Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles.
1 CULLIN HILLS (GB) (18)
BmMillenary-MaCranky(IRE) 8 11-11
J MrPaddyBarlow(3)
T W. J. Milburn, Sheriff Hutton
O Mrs Carol Milburn and Mr Derryk Milburn.
H Middleton
2 ALLLOVED UP(IRE) (54)
BmWingedLove(IRE)-RowdyExit(IRE) 10 11-8
J MrHugh Lillingston (7)
T Miss Olive Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
O Mr Luke Lillingston
H Old Berkshire
3 DAISYYEATS (GB) (40)
BmYeats(IRE)-Monty’sLass(IRE) 9 11-8
J MrJames King
T Mrs S. Prouse, Crediton
O Mrs S. Prouse
H Silverton
4 EMBERSCOMBE (IRE) (40)
BrmCalifet(FR)-MarketNiche(IRE) 8 11-8
J MrJames Shaw(7)
T Miss D. Kenealy, South Molton
O Mr Keiran Johns
H Tiverton Staghounds
S Fire Defence Servicing
5 GRENADINE SAVE (FR) (20)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-MaryWay(FR) 9 11-8
J MissAmberJackson-Fennell(7) E Cheek Pieces
T MissAmberJackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton
O Miss AmberJackson-Fennell
H Tivyside
6 HONESTOPINION (GB) (19)
ChmBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-ReverseSwing 11 11-8
J MrRian Corcoran (7)
T Mrs E. Summersby, St Giles
O Mr D. Summersby
H Silverton
7 LATENIGHTFUMBLE (GB) (817)
BmMalinas(GER)-Latenightdip 10 11-8
J Miss GinaAndrews
T Mrs G. Andrews, Marton
O Mrs P. A. Ellis
H Warwickshire
TFRHHHHI BHA94 FORM121/331TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerwholanded3mhunterchaseat Hexham(good)18daysago Stilllightlyracedsoshe’snottakenlightly 14Apr Hex 24f Ch good 1/7 LunarContact(IRE) 9l May23 Hex 24f Ch gd-sf 2/9 Matts Commission (IRE) 21/2l
TFRHHHII BHA77 FORM220321TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidencameinfourthof6inhunter chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) 17 months ago for Liam Lennon. LandedapointinMarchsoneedsconsideringforhernewhandler
Nov23 Fai 24f Ch sf-hv 4 Grange Island (IRE) 25l Apr23 Dpk 23f Ch soft P Shantou Show (IRE)Jul22 Dpk 21f Hdl good 9 AnotherChoice (IRE) 47l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM4/F6242TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but she would have finished a remotesecondonhisRulesdebutwhenfelllastinhunterchaseover C&D 12 months ago Runner-up back pointing in March so she’s no forlornhope.
May24 Chl 25f Ch soft F/4 Regatta de Blanc -
TFRHHIII BHA67
FORM12PPP3TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser who was pulled up in handicap chaseatStratford(22.6f)7monthsagoforJoeTickle.Thirdinapoint inMarchbutmuchmoreisrequiredhere.
Sep24 Str 22f HcpC good P/11 Nickelforce (IRE)Aug24 Ntn 25f HcpC good P/14 Great d’Ange (FR)Jun24 Ntn 25f HcpC good 2/11 HoldYourFort (IRE) 23l
TFRHHIII BHA60
FORMP40/222TIMEFORMVIEWOnlymodestandblinkeredforthefirsttimewhen a remote second of 4 in hunter chase over C&D 12 months ago Runner-upinacoupleofpointsrecentlybutthisdemandsmore.
May24 Chl 25f Ch soft 2/4 Regatta de Blanc 94l Apr24 Exe 24f Ch good 7/7 Hearts Corner(IRE) 49l Feb24 Lei 20f Ch heavy P/7 IskandarPecos (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA-
FORM4/21P42-
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but she came in last of 9 in 3m hunterchaseatExeteronherRulesbowover2yearsago Secondina point19daysagosonoforlornhopethough.
Apr23 Exe 24f Ch good 9/9 King’s Quay(IRE) 37l
TFRHHHHI BHA110 FORM11/1P11//- C
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 25f hunter chase here in April 2022 but pulled up in Stratford hunterfollowing month. Bounced back with a couple of point victories and firmly in the picture if fully tuned up afteralongabsence.
May22 Str 27f Ch good P/7 Ask d’Man (IRE)Apr22 Chl 26f Ch good 1/12 GoGoGeronimo nk May21 Str 16f NHF good 2/5 Fountains Chief 61/2l
8 WALKIN OUT(GB) (11)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-GivenFreely 8 11-8
J MissAnnaJohnston (7)
T L. Jefford, Honiton
O MrJ. Dorse
H Exmoor
TFRHHHHH BHA109 FORM111231-
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner (including latest) who has runwell in a pairof2m4fhunterchases at Ludlowthis spring. Player backupintrip
2Apr Lud 20f Ch good 3/5 TakeAll (IRE)
20Mar Lud 20f Ch good 2/6 CaptainTommy(IRE)
Feb24 Wcn 20f Ch soft 5/7 Espoirde Guye (FR) 61l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: REGATTADE BLANC 6 11 11 MrWilliam Biddick 30-100 (Will Biddick) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
ProbableS.P’s: 13-8 Walkin Out (GB), 9-4 Latenightfumble (GB), 4-1 Cullin Hills (GB), 22-1 All Loved Up (IRE), 28-1 Daisy Yeats (GB), 33-1 Emberscombe (IRE), 40-1 Honest Opinion (GB), 50-1 Grenadine Save (FR)
WALKIN OUT has run well twice at Ludlow this spring and can gain a deserved victory under Rules at the chief expense of recent Hexham scorer Cullin Hills. Latenightfumble also has the form to play a major part if fully tuned up after over two years off the track.
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Owners Prize Money 1st £3123, 2nd £1562, 3rd £781, 4th £391. (PenaltyValue £3593.10) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (33 wins from 258 runners, 13%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 69 runners, 20%) runs JEFFERY’S CROSS LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAW OF GOLD trained by D Kemp, Thetford, 178 miles.
1 HERE COMES MCCOY(IRE) (91)
BrgDylanThomas(IRE)-IsItHere(IRE)
10 12-4
J MrRobbie David (3) E Tongue Strap
T Miss Liberty Stone
O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited
H South &West Wilts
2 D’JANGO (FR) (13)
BrgBalko(FR)-QuizasJolie(FR) 12 12-1
J MrFrederickPhilipson-Stow(7) E Tongue Strap
T Miss V. Collins, Broadway
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
H North Cotswold
3 DOCTOR FOLEY(IRE) (26)
BgMalinas(GER)-Quarryanna(IRE) 8 12-1
J Miss Ellie Holder(7)
T AnthonyWard-Thomas, Hawkley
O MrAnthonyWard-Thomas H Hursley Hambledon
4 DROPFLIGHT(FR) (13)
BgMartaline-CindyFlight(FR) 10 12-1
J MrBen Sutton E Blinkers
T S. Loxton, Bruton
O Mr N. Sutton
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
5 JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE) (9)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-GleamingSpire 9 12-1
J MrSean O’Connor(5)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Spectre Racing
H Croome &West Warwickshire
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
6 AMRONS SAGE (IRE) (48)
BgSageburg(IRE)-Vincenta(IRE) 8 11-12
J Mrs Izzie Hill (5)
T Alan Hill, Aston Rowant
O The Sunday Night Partnership
H Kimblewick
7 ASSASSINS LULLABY(IRE) (11)
J MrJack Stenhouse (7)
T Mrs Janet Ackner, Minehead
O Mrs Janet Ackner
TFRHHHHH BHA128 FORM3113/2PTIMEFORM VIEW Pretty useful sort who made a promising return when secondof9inhandicapchaseatUttoxeter(3m,soft)inDecember Pulledup at Lingfield in January (final start for Olly Murphy) but major player if bouncingbacktohisbestfornewconnections.
31Jan Lin 28f HcpC heavy P/12 SportingAce (IRE)Dec24 Utt 24f HcpC soft 2/9 SoundAnd Fury (IRE) 1/2l Apr24 Utt 23f HcpH heavy 3/7 Accidental Legend (IRE) 17l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORMP55402-
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in this race 12 months ago Been a bit of a mixedbagsincebutshouldfindthiseasierthantheFoxhunteratthe Festivalandhewassecondinapointafortnightago
14Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 14/24Wonderwall (IRE) 73l 25Feb Lei 22f Ch heavy 4/7 Bennys King (IRE) 49l 7Feb Bgr 24f Ch soft 5/7 Eva’s Oskar(IRE) 13l
TFRHIIII BHA89
FORM3/120PPTIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapchasewinnerbutpulledupin2points forcurrentconnections.Outsider
Jul24 Utt 26f HcpC good 7/12 ChemicalWarfare (IRE) 26l Jul24 Ntn 25f HcpC good 2/10 HoldYourFort (IRE) 15l May24 Fon 25f HcpC good 1/7 PrinceCleni(FR) nk
TFRHHIII BHA104
FORM30PPP3TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 5-runner hunter at Exeter last March but has pulled up on his last 3 outings under Rules. Did get round in a point a fortnight ago but he was a well-held last of 3 finishers. Blinkerswornthenareretained.
6Feb Fls 21f Ch heavy P/7 Shearer(IRE)1Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft P/11 Keable (IRE)Dec24 Her 25f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Gustoso -
TFRHHHHI BHA113 (+7)
FORM1/2/3P41TIMEFORMVIEW Made awinning hunterdebut forhis leadingyard atLudlow(3m,good)9daysago Shapesasifhe’llstaylongdistances andlookssuretofigureifcopingwiththequickturnaround.
23Apr Lud 23f Ch gd-sf 1/6 JimmyTheDigger 4l 3Mar Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Awaythelad (IRE) 63/4l 17Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Eyed -
TFRHHIII BHA118
FORMP00313- D
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulwinnerat21foverhurdlesbutfailedto buildonapromisingchasedebutforNickyHendersonin2024 Hasbeen in reasonable form in the pointing field for this yard lately but it’s still probablybesttolookelsewhere.
Jun24 Wor 23f HcpC good 7/8 TigerOrchid (IRE) 36l May24 Ain 19f HcpC good P/8 RaffleTicketDec23 Nby
H Devon & Somerset Staghounds TFRHHIII BHAFORMUP3233-
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual pointwinnerbut distantthird of4 on Exeter hunterdebutlastmonth.Thirdinapointsincebuthardtofancyback underRules.
8 AU FLEURON (FR) (49)
BgCrillon(FR)-LaPelodette(FR) 8 11-12
J MissAimeeJones (7) E Visor
T Max Comley, Naunton
O MrJ Jones & Mrs A Sargeant
H Heythrop
9 BLAGTHEBOOKIES (IRE) (11)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-WhoLetdeDogsout(IRE) 7 11-12
J Mrs Iola Sankey(7) E Blinkers
T N. Gittins, Chirbury
O Mr G. Sankey
H North Staffordshire
10 DIDEROVALLIS (FR) (26)
BgPoliglote-OreadeVallis(FR) 12 11-12
J MrDanielWilliams (7) E Blinkers
T Miss Olive Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
O Miss Olive Nicholls
H Old Berkshire
11
DUSART(IRE) (19)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-DustyToo 10 11-12
J E Blinkers
T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds
O MrJohn Chatfeild-Roberts
H Belvoir
12 FRONTALASSAULT(IRE) (13)
BgPresenting-TheFolkesChoice 10 11-12
J MrHenryBailey(7) E Blinkers,TongueStrap
T Miss P. Wynne, Malpas
O Henry G Bailey & Camilla Stowell Davies
H SirW.W. Wynn’s
13 GO GO GERONIMO (GB) (29)
BgGreatPretender(IRE)-Farewellatmidnight 10 11-12
J MrTomChatfeild-Roberts(7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds
O MrJohn Chatfeild-Roberts
H Belvoir
14 HUNGJURY(IRE) (47)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-MooneysValley(IRE) 10 11-12
J MrJackWilmot (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O Martin Keighley Racing Club
H North Cotswold
S FBC Manby Bowdler
15 LAWOFGOLD (IRE) (27)
BgGoldWell-Nylon(GER) 12 11-12
J MrDale Peters (3) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T David Kemp, Thetford
O Mr David Kemp
H Dunston Harriers
16 MYTH BUSTER (IRE) (26)
BgShantou(USA)-FairyBlaze(IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA115 FORM0153P0TIMEFORMVIEWTailedoffintheFoxhunterattheFestivalinMarchon hisfirstoutingforthisyard Thisisabiteasierbutcanstillonlywatch.
14Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf 17/24 Wonderwall (IRE) 108l May24 Dpk 28f Ch good 7 Private Ryan (IRE) 45l May24 Kny 23f Ch gd-yd 10 EarlyDoors (FR) 87l
TFRHHIII BHA72 FORM5P5211TIMEFORMVIEWModestformunderRulesbuthaswonapairofpoints inblinkersthisspringaheadofthishunterdebut.
May24 Utt 24f HcpC soft 4/10 Higgs (IRE)
Nov23 War 19f Hdl soft P/13 KintailOct23 Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 15/16 Recoup 91l
TFRHHHII BHA105 FORMP23421TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at best for Venetia Williams. Reached the frame in 2 hunters for this yard earlier in the year (better effort when thirdfirstoccasion)andalsowonapointlastyear Capableifinthemood.
5Mar Cat 25f Ch good 4/5 CaptainTommy(IRE) 28l 18Feb Tnt 23f Ch gd-sf 3/7 Shearer(IRE) 93/4l Apr24 Chl 28f HcpC good 12/16 Hymac (IRE) 27l
TFRIIIII BHA140 FORMP/UP414TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
20Jan War 24f Ch gd-sf P/9 Lift Me Up (IRE)Dec23 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf P/20 Datsalrightgino (GER)Apr23 Ayr 31f HcpC good B/18 Kitty’s Light -
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM006222TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Gordon Elliott. Only sixth on BangorhunterdebutfornewyardinFebruarybutrunner-up3times inpointssince.
7Feb Bgr 24f Ch soft 6/7 Eva’s Oskar(IRE) 14l Aug24 Gal 22f HcpC gd-yd 14/20Battleoverdoyen (IRE) 36l Jul24 Kil 25f HcpC gd-yd 10 Idas Boy(IRE) 22l
TFRHHHII BHA108 FORM212220TIMEFORMVIEWProlificpointswinnerwhohasbeenrunner-up3times in hunters. Never involved in the Aintree Foxhunter last time but this is morerealistic.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 18/29Gracchus de Balme (FR) 84l 14Mar Fkn 24f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Janika (FR) 5l May24 Str 27f Ch good 3/6 Forest Chimes (IRE) 26l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM340556TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer. No impact in a pair of maiden hurdles for Martin Keighley this spring but may find this increasedstaminatestmoretohislikingonhunterdebut.
16Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 6/8 Groovy Blue 9l 22Feb Chp 19f Hdl soft 5/12 Kapal Layar(IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHI BHA128 FORMP52P21- CD TIMEFORM VIEW Second in this in 2022 before winning in 2023. Pulled up 12 months ago but a recent point success suggests but he couldgowellinthisagain.
May24 Str 27f Ch good 5/8 WhatAGlance 11l May24 Chl 32f Ch soft P/10 Gaboriot (FR)Jun23 Str 27f Ch good P/10 Secret Investor -
TFRHHHII BHA118
12 11-12
J Miss LilyBradstock (7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Miss L. A. N. Bradstock, Wantage
O The Buzz Syndicate
H Old Berkshire
FORM3/14142- D TIMEFORMVIEWThisone-timeusefulchaserisstillaforceinpoints butseenrarelyunderRulesinrecentyears.
Feb24 Wcn 25f Ch gd-sf 5/7 Quintin’s Man 27l May23 Chl 26f Ch good 3/7 PremierMagic (IRE) 22l Mar23 Chl 26f Ch soft U/23 PremierMagic (IRE) -
17 NORTON HILL(IRE) (34)
BgFameAndGlory-CharmingLeader(IRE) 9 11-12
J MrWilliam Biddick E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T H. Ryall, Crewkerne
O Mr & Mrs J. J. Barber & MrA. Norman
H Cattistock
S Peckmoor Farm Lodges, New Inn
18 RED MAPLE (IRE) (27)
BgSholokhov(IRE)-ChampagneRuby(IRE) 9 11-12
J MrCian Murphy(7) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T N. R. W. Wright, Chippenham
O Mr N. R. W. Wright
H Cottesmore
19 ROCK OFSTAR (FR) (190)
BgNomded’La(FR)-RoliedeVindecy(FR)
J MrHenryCrow(5)
T David Bingham, Stowmarket
O Mr David Bingham
8 11-12
H Waveney Harriers & Norfolk Harriers
20 VIVALAVILLA(IRE) (26)
BrgGetaway(GER)-VivaForever(FR) 9 11-12
J Miss MollyLegg (7) E Cheek Pieces
T AnthonyWard-Thomas, Hawkley
O MrAnthonyWard-Thomas
H Hursley Hambledon
TFRHHHHI BHA118 FORM4/30311TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/dualhurdlewinnerunderRules.Winnerof 2pointsinMarchandinterestingwithWillBiddickupforhunterdebut.
Jun24 Wor 23f HcpH good 8/10 Bucko’s Boy 51l May24 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 3/5 Earth King (IRE) 15l Apr24 Plm 24f HcpH good 4/11 Transmission (IRE) 5
TFRHHIII BHA91 FORM24/2311TIMEFORMVIEWJustmodestformunderRulesearlierinhiscareer Haswon2pointslatelybutothersstillpreferred.
Apr23 Kmp 20f Ch gd-sf 2/4 EspoirdeTeillee (FR) 5l Oct22 Her 21f HcpH gd-fm 8/13 Pottlerath (IRE) 27l Sep22 Mkt 23f HcpC good 5/10 ChaseTheWind (IRE) 32l
TFRHHIII BHA103
FORM1/3653/FTIMEFORM VIEW Fair chase winner in spring 2023. Fell on Carlisle reappearance in October (only run for Rebecca Menzies) Probably bestwatchedonfirstrunfornewconnections.
Oct24 Car 19f HcpC gd-sf F/15 The FlierBegley(IRE)Jan24 Chp 19f HcpC heavy 3/9 Kingofthewest (IRE) 23/4l Dec23 Chp 19f HcpC heavy 5/10 Ballycamus (IRE) 18l
TFRHHIII BHA110 FORM3/3P1P6TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerforDanSkelton.Haswonapointfor currentconnectionsbutpulleduponhisWincantonhunterdebutinJanuary
30Jan Wcn 25f Ch heavy P/6 MrGlass (IRE)May23 Hun 16f HcpC good 5/7 BlueberryWine (IRE) 22l Apr23 Fls 20f HcpC good 3/5 Garincha (IRE) 14l
DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: GABORIOT(FR) 8 11 11 MrHarryMyddelton 3-1 (OliverGreenall&Josh Guerriero)10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4, 9. Visor worn first time by No 8, 18. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 12, 16. Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 15. Blinkers worn by No 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 13, 17, 18.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13, 14, 16, 17, 20 Stewards Note:
HERE COMES MCCOY: Following its run on 31/1/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Here Comes McCoy (IRE), 13-2 Law of Gold (IRE), 7-1 Jeffery’s Cross (IRE), Norton Hill (IRE), 12-1 Frontal Assault (IRE), 18-1 D’Jango (FR), 20-1 Didero Vallis (FR), 22-1 Amrons Sage (IRE), Myth Buster (IRE), 25-1 Red Maple (IRE), Rock of Star (FR), 28-1 Go Go Geronimo (GB), Hung Jury (IRE), 33-1 Drop Flight (FR), Viva Lavilla (IRE), 40-1 Blagthebookies (IRE), 50-1 Au Fleuron (FR), 66-1 Doctor Foley (IRE), Assassins Lullaby (IRE)
HERE COMES MCCOYhas been given a bit oftime since pulling up at Lingfield inJanuary on his final start for Olly Murphy. His chase form prior to that had been progressive and he’s taken to bounce back with a bang and deny Law of Gold a second win in this race Jeffery’s Cross, a recent Ludlow winner, and Norton Hill complete the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HERE COMES MCCOY (IRE) 2.LAW OF GOLD (IRE) 3.JEFFERY’S CROSS (IRE)
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Owners Prize Money 1st £2454, 2nd £1227, 3rd £613, 4th £307. (PenaltyValue £2823.15) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25):D Skelton (33 wins from 258 runners, 13%) runs FRERE D’ARMES & JETPLANE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS):D Skelton (14 wins from 69 runners, 20%) runs FRERE D’ARMES & JETPLANE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: REBELDAWN RISING trained by D Kemp, Thetford, 178 miles.
1 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (29)
BgBathyrhon(GER)-VilleSainte(FR) 8 12-4
J Miss Heidi Palin (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Belbroughton Racing Club
H Croome &West Warwickshire
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
2 HIGHSTAKESPLAYER (IRE) (76)
J MrSean O’Connor(5)
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Mr and Mrs Ben Herbert and Family
H Monmouthshire
3 JETPLANE (IRE) (29)
BgJetAway-CourtGamble(IRE) 9 12-4
J MrJackAndrews E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
H Croome &West Warwickshire
S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
4 REBELDAWN RISING (IRE) (42)
BorBrgGetaway(GER)-MeldrumHall(IRE) 11 12-4
J MrDale Peters (3)
T David Kemp, Thetford
O Mr David Kemp
H Dunston Harriers
5 CAPDU MATHAN (FR) (30)
BgKapgarde(FR)-NounjyaduMathan(FR) 10 12-1
J Miss Natalie Parker E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O The Stewart Family
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
S Morson Group
6 FIXATALL(FR) (29)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-LadyFix(FR) 9 12-1
J MrTroyWalsh (7)
T Callum Bickers-Price, Hereford
O Mrs L. Maclennan
H Herefordshire and Clifton
7 KNOCKMOYLAN (IRE) (45)
BgStowaway-EasterDuties(IRE) 10 12-1
J MrWilliam Biddick E Hood,Tongue Strap
T H. Ryall, Crewkerne
O Mrs A. Rousell
H Seavington
S New Inn
TFRHHIII BHA129
FORM1P1230- D
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysinhunterchaseatLudlowinFebruarybut sufferedanodds-onreversetherethefollowing month(lethimselfdownwithsome shoddyjumping)andhislatesteffortintheFoxhuntersatAintreewasmodest.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 20/29 GracchusdeBalme(FR) 106l 20Mar Lud 20f Ch good 3/6 CaptainTommy(IRE) 41/2l 14Feb Fkn
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORMP1/2560- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Kempton winner during 2023/24 campaign and goodsecondinaGrade3AscothandicapbackfromabreakinNovember Belowparsincebutcouldbeamajorforcenowpitchedintoahunterchase forthefirsttime.
15Feb Asc 23f HcpC good 9/11 Victtorino (FR) 10l Dec24 Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Beachcomber(FR) 21l Nov24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Wiseguy (IRE) 31l
TFRHHHHH BHA133
FORM3U0132- D
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofhandicapchasesatSandownandMarketRasen lastspring,andmadeasuccessfulhunterdebutatWetherbyinFebruary Fine second underJackAndrews in the Foxhunters atAintree (21f, good) last time andanotherboldshowanticipated.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 2/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 1l 15Feb Hay 22f Ch gd-sf 3/6 MyDrogo 6l 1Feb Wet 24f Ch soft 1/7 Irascible(FR) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM10/12P1- CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on this card in 2023 and went one better when accounting for 9 rivals in this very race 12 months ago Added to his tally with a hard-fought, narrow success at Newbury lasttimeandlikelytogiveanothergoodaccount.
21Mar Nby 23f Ch gd-sf 1/5 EmpiredeMaulde(FR) nose 25Feb Lei 22f Ch heavy P/7 Bennys King (IRE)May24 Str 20f Ch good 2/8 Envious Editor(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA124
FORMPP10/52-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser who lost his way in handicaps prior to completing a relativelysimpletask at Leicesteron hunterdebut last March. Beaten3lengthswhensecondtoTakeAllatLudlow(21/2m,good)lastmonth and,now11lbbetteroffwiththatrival,hehastoentercalculations.
2Apr Lud 20f Ch good 2/5 TakeAll (IRE) 3l May24 Str 16f Ch good 5/10 Kaproyale 10l Apr24 Ain 21f Ch heavy 8/22 Its OnThe Line (IRE) 36l
TFRHIIII BHA120
FORM100P40- D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserathisbestbuthasn’tshownmuch in2startsforthisyardandnowfindshimselfwithafairbittoprove
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 13/29Gracchus de Balme (FR) 43l 9Mar Car 20f Ch good 4/6 MinellaTrump (IRE) 32l Sep24 Wor 23f HcpH good P/14 Lihyan (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORM13/U2//11-
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserathisbestinIrelandandmultiple point winner, including on his first start for over 2 years in February Followed up in a hunter at Exeter the following month but that was a matchandhehasmuchmoreonhisplatehere.
18Mar Exe 24f Ch good 1/2 GroveAsh 23l Apr22 Exe 24f Ch good 3/6 Port O’Clock (IRE) 41l May21 Bal 19f HcpC soft P Optical Confusion (IRE) -
8 TAKEALL(IRE) (30)
BgGoldenLariat(USA)-MissVickie(IRE) 10 12-1
J MrSamuel Scott (7) E Tongue Strap
T M. Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water
O Mrs Martine Scott
H Four Burrow
9 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (29)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-AugustHill(IRE) 9 11-12
J MrHarryO’Dwyer(7) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O MrTerryWarner &The McNeill Family
H Cotswold
S Ultima Business Solutions
10 SOLOMON GREY(FR) (19)
GrgSulamani(IRE)-Sardagna(FR)
13 11-12
J Miss Ellie Holder(7) E Tongue Strap
T Miss V. Collins, Broadway
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
H North Cotswold
11 UNCLE FRANKEL(IRE) (138)
BgBulletTrain-JeT’Aime(IRE) 6 11-12
J MrHenryCrow(5)
T David Bingham, Stowmarket
O Mr David Bingham
H Waveney Harriers & Norfolk Harriers
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORMr215F1-
TIMEFORMVIEWStillgoingbetterthanmostwhencomingdown3outinthe FoxhuntersatCheltenhaminMarchandsubsequentlyproved3lengthstoostrong forCapduMathanatLudlow.Notcertaintoconfirmthoseplacings(11lbworseoff withthatrivalhere)butshouldmakehispresencefeltallthesame.
2Apr Lud 20f Ch good 1/5 CapDuMathan(FR) 3l 14Mar Chl 26f Ch gd-sf F/24 Wonderwall (IRE)15Feb Hay 22f Ch gd-sf 5/6 MyDrogo 9
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM3P4320TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort forawhilewhen a respectable 8 1/2 lengths second of 7 to Bennys King in a Leicester hunter (22.7f, heavy) in February Wasn’t disgraced atAintree nexttime but likelyto find one ortwotoo good hereallthesame.Cheekpiecesapplied.
3Apr Ain 21f Ch gd-sf 8/29 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 18l 25Feb Lei 22f Ch heavy 2/7 Bennys King (IRE) 81/2l 20Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft 3/5 UndeniableAlibi (FR) 14l
TFRHIIII BHA107 FORM33/3654- CD TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back hunter winner in April 2022 but hasn’t tasted success since and safely held both starts since returningfroma10-monthabsenceinMarch.
13Apr Str 22f Ch good 4/5 Allmankind 16l 20Mar Lud 20f Ch good 5/6 CaptainTommy(IRE) 20l May24 Str 20f Ch good 6/8 Envious Editor(IRE) 19l
TFRHIIII BHAFORMP6P/1/0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful between the flags in May 2023 but overall record in that sphere is modest and he’s readily passed over onthisRulesdebut.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: REBELDAWN RISING (IRE) 10 11 12 MrDale Peters 5-2 (David Kemp) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jet Plane (IRE), 9-2 Highstakesplayer (IRE), 6-1 Take All (IRE), 7-1 Cap Du Mathan (FR), 17-2 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE), 12-1 Frere d’Armes (FR), 14-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 28-1 Knockmoylan (IRE), 40-1 Fix At All (FR), 50-1 Solomon Grey (FR), 200-1 Uncle Frankel (IRE)
Having lost no caste in defeat when finding just one too good at Aintree last month, JET PLANE makes plenty of appeal down markedly in class. Highstakesplayer will be a big threat if close to his best on this hunter debut, while Cap du Mathan is taken to reverse Ludlow placings with Take All and he is also feared.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
FirstRace4.35-THEBOTTLEGREENOPENHUNTERS’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353. for five yrs old and upwards, which have not won a steeple chase other than a Hunters’ steeple chase. Enterby noon,April 26th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.April 30th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys bottlegreen has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £27 - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2454; Second £1227; Third £613; Fourth £307. (PenaltyValue £2823.15) HC SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.10 - THE VENATOUR SPORTS TRAVEL INTERMEDIATE POINT-TO-POINT HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5133 to the winning horse The second to receive £2567, the third £1283 and the fourth £642. for five yrs old and upwards, which during the current Point-to-Point Season and priorto April 26th, 2025, have either finished first, second, third or fourth in an Intermediate Point-to-Point Steeple Chase OR have finished first, second or third in a Restricted Point-to-Point Steeple Chase when carrying a 5lb penalty Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Venatour Sports Travel has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race and, if elimination is necessary, those horses which have been placed first or second in an Intermediate Point-to-Point during the Point-to-Point current season will, as far as possible, not be eliminated. Horses placed first will be given priority over horses placed second only 14 entries at £50 - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4461; Second £2231;Third £1115; Fourth £558. (PenaltyValue £5133) HC SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.45 -THEJUNIORJUMPERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for six yrs old and upwards, which have never won a steeple chase other than a Hunters’ steeple chase and which have been qualified with any of the undermentioned Hunts during the current season. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The Challenge Cup is to be held by the winning owner until April 1st, next year Qualifying Hunts: Berkeley, Clifton-on-Teme, Cotswold, Cotswold Vale Farmers, Croome & West Warwickshire, Curre & Llangibby, Duke of Beaufort’s, Glamorgan, Golden Valley, Heythrop, Ledbury, Llangeinor, Ludlow, Mendip Farmers, Monmouthshire, North Cotswold, North Herefordshire, Old Berkshire, Radnor & West Herefordshire, Ross Harriers, South & West Wilts, South Herefordshire, V.W.H., Warwickshire and Worcestershire. (In entering for this race, the name of the Hunt represented must be stated) 10 entries at £35. - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562; Third £781; Fourth £391. (PenaltyValue £3593.10) HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.20 - THE JONATHAN NEESOM MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5133 to the winning horse The second to receive £2567, the third £1283 and the fourth £642. for five yrs old and upwards, which during the current Point-to-Point season and prior to April 26th, 2025, have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point to Point Steeple Chase. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The friends of Jonathan Neesom have kindly sponsored this race A Perpetual Trophy, in memory of Jonathan Neesom is to be held by the winning owner until 1st March 2026. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race and, if elimination is necessary, those horses which have been placed first or second in a Point-to-Point during the current Point-to-Point season will, as far as possible, not be eliminated. Horses placed first will be given priority over horses placed second only 11 entries at £48 - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4461; Second £2231;Third £1115; Fourth £558. (PenaltyValue £5133) HC SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.55 - THE CHELTENHAM AND SOUTH WEST RACING CLUB MARES’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for five yrs old and upwards mares only Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 11st 8lb each Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £35 - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562;Third £781; Fourth £391. (PenaltyValue £3593.10) HC SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.30 - THE BROOKLANDS WATCHES GOLDEN MILLER CHRONOGRAPH OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3593 to the winning horse The second to receive £1796, the third £898 and the fourth £449. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon,April 26th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Brooklands Watches has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 cash prize will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 23 entries at £35. - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3123; Second £1562;Third £781; Fourth £391. (PenaltyValue £3593.10) HC
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.05 - THE ROYAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE HUSSARS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Gloucestershire Royal Hussars have kindly sponsored this race and will make presentationstothewinning owner,trainerand riderand a £150 awardwill be giventothe memberofracing staff responsible for the horse judged to the best turned out in this race 21 entries at £27 - Closed April 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2454; Second £1227;Third £613; Fourth £307. (PenaltyValue £2823.15) HC
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