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Welcome to The November Meeting – Carnival Sunday Hello and a very warm welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for the final day of The November Meeting, one of the most anticipated weekends in the Jump racing calendar.

Today we celebrate Carnival Sunday, one of our most enjoyable and community-focused racedays of the season. The day brings together racegoers of all ages for top-class racing in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With six exhilarating races, Shetland pony racing, and the ever-popular mascot race, it’s a day that offers something for everyone.

Carnival Sunday is also about celebrating Cheltenham’s community spirit. We’re delighted to be welcoming many families to the racecourse today, with lots of children experiencing Cheltenham for the very first time. We hope their day here will help inspire the next generation to share our passion for Jump racing.

Off the track, there’s plenty to enjoy in the Cadbury’s Family Fun Zone, one of today’s main attractions for those attending with families. Visitors can look forward to stage shows from Fool’s Delight Circus, flower crown and feather headdress making, face painting and glitter tattoos, interactive entertainment and an end-of-day disco with Party Peeps, inflatables, walking pet balloons, and arts and crafts activities. There will also be character meet and greets throughout the day, with appearances from the Minions, Freddo Frog and The Sour Patch Kids.

Before the main racing begins, make sure to catch the morning’s entertainment in the Parade Ring, where the Unibet Punters Panel gets underway at 11.40am with Ed Nicholson and Martin Kelly previewing the day’s card.

Two much-loved traditions also return today. The Shetland Pony Grand National begins at 12.15pm, while the annual Mascot Race follows the first race of the afternoon at 1.25pm, providing great fun and laughter for racegoers of all ages.

On the track, the feature contest is the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle, which promises to be a thrilling renewal. Celtic Dino, top weight in the field, bids to follow up his impressive success in last month’s Welsh Champion Hurdle, with strong opposition from Iberico Lord and the in-form Skelton team’s Mirsnad. Elsewhere on the card, keep an eye out for the return of Protektorat, a former Festival winner who makes his seasonal reappearance in the Oddschecker Handicap Chase.

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As The November Meeting draws to a close, we hope you’ve enjoyed a wonderful weekend of racing and entertainment here at Cheltenham. We look forward to welcoming you back in just a few weeks’ time for The Christmas Meeting on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December.

Enjoy your day.

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Grade 1 Novice at Aintree. Has found life tougher in open company since but he did stay on well when 7 1/4 lengths fourth to Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup (3m) 6 weeks ago and this longer trip will play to his strengths.

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EXPERT VIEW

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

Look out for Letters: C D CD BF

= Has won at this course = Has won over this distance = Has won over this distance at this course = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM / P F U R CO B S r

= New racing season = Missed racing season = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race = Horse fell = Rider unseated = Horse refused to race = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse = Horse was brought down = Horse slipped = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race = Disqualified

d 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 4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

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

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB) 16. Headgear

BETTING EXPLAINED Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

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

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of 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.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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MARTIN ST.QUINTON CHAIRMAN

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Full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing NAVAN 11:47 Bar One Racing ‘Play Casino Online’ 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle 2m 1 Barbizon (G Elliott) - D Gilligan 11-0 2 Ben Hur (N Meade) - D Meyler 11-0 3 Brother Hollie (M McNiff) - Ryan Treacy 4 Dahoma (D Queally) - M Kenneally (7) 5 Faire La Nouba (John F O’Neill) - C M Quirke 6 General Grant (N Meade) - J Coen 7 Glen To Glen (J P O’Brien) - Danny Mullins 8 Hawkesbury Legend (D Queally) - S O’Keeffe 9 Mcloughlin (G Cromwell) - S W Flanagan 10 Minella Boss (O McKiernan) - P T Enright 11 Wackestone (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 12 Boogie Inthejungle (G Cromwell) - C Stone-Walsh 13 Coulstys Way (P Magee) - Eoin Walsh

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14 Searcog (P Magee) - E Finegan (7) 10-7 12:17 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle 2m 1 Angels Halo (Mrs J Cashin) - Ryan Treacy 11-7 2 Can’t Catch Molly (P Downey) - A Balfe (7) 11-7 3 Champagne Venture (D Broad) - Kevin Sexton 11-7 4 Cool Native (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-7 5 Doing It In Style (G Cromwell) - C Stone-Walsh 11-7 6 Flashaway (C Byrnes) - Miss A L Fitzgibbon (7) 11-7 7 Frontier Rose (T G McCourt) - Patrick M O’Brien (5) 11-7 8 Hilltop Duchess (S Curling) - P T Enright 11-7 9 Isitraininginparis (G Elliott) - J Coen 11-7 10 Magic Hands Noel (G Keane) - B Hayes 11-7 11 Malikanna (P Roche) - A P Kelly (3) 11-7 12 Riskabahia (W P Mullins) - P Townend 11-7 13 Road To The Sea (Thomas Coyle) - Ivan Ryan (7) 11-7 14 Salsinha (H De Bromhead) - D J O’Keeffe 11-7 15 Saveforarainyday (G Cromwell) - M P Walsh 11-7 16 Switch From Diesel (R O’Sullivan) - D Gilligan 11-7 17 Three Leaf Clover (D A McLoughlin) - Liam McKenna (5) 11-7 18 Udontneedtoknow (Richard Daniels) - Danny Mullins 11-7 19 Venturevango (Ian Donoghue) - Caragh Monaghan (7) 11-7 20 Walking In Mayo (P J Rothwell) - Simon Torrens 11-7 21 Walking Saint (P Nolan) - S O’Keeffe 11-7 22 Zhanma Enki (S Crawford) - S Ewing 11-7 12:47 Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells ‘Day At The Races’ Handicap Hurdle (0-100) 2m 1 St Denis’s Well (Ian Donoghue) - James Smith (5) 12-0 2 High Honour (D Kinsella) - J Shinnick (3) 11-12 3 Verbal Sparring (D McDonogh) - C P Millar (5) 11-12 4 Goldrush Kid (P Magee) - E Finegan (7) 11-11 5 Ardera Gun (E Doyle) - P J Cody (7) 11-10 6 Elusive Prince (J Barcoe) - Mike O’Connor 11-10 7 Journey So Far (G Cromwell) - K Buckley 11-10 8 Westoftignes (A Murray) - E G Kelly (7) 11-9 9 Truckers Cruising (G Elliott) - P Cleary (7) 11-8 10 Cowper Hall (G Cromwell) - E Staples (7) 11-6 11 Harley Street (Ian Donoghue) - C Stone-Walsh 11-6 12 Marie’s March (Sarah Connell) - D J O’Keeffe 11-6 13 Agent Tequila (J McConnell) - Alex Harvey 11-3 14 Thehardandthewild (D Hickey) - S O’Keeffe 11-3 15 Burlington House (O McKiernan) - P T Enright 11-1 16 Lecale’s Diamond (G Cromwell) - S Fitzgerald 11-1 17 Chanceitlucky (A Murray) - S W Flanagan 10-13 18 Rebel Cowgirl (M A Cahill) - C M Quirke 10-11 19 Creative Dancer (Ian Donoghue) - S Ewing 10-10 20 The Son Of Brega (P Downey) - Patrick M O’Brien (5) 10-8 21 Globetrottersivola (P J Rothwell) - Simon Torrens 10-7 22 Party Pack (J P Flavin) - D Meyler 10-7 23 Sekifi (M J Smith) - D Gilligan 10-6 24 Stormy Jenn (P Cluskey) - Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) 10-6 25 Ladyeze Man (J P Flavin) - RESERVE 10-6 26 Hesgonethatway (P J Rothwell) - RESERVE 12-0 27 Midleton Rare (Ian Donoghue) - RESERVE 11-7 1:22 John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) 2m 4f 1 I’ll Sort That (D Queally) - Mr D L Queally 11-3 2 Eclipse Chaser (W P Mullins) - P Townend 11-0 3 Frankie John (D Hogan) - D G Hogan 11-0 4 Kalypso’chance (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-0 5 Ma Jacks Hill (G Elliott) - D Gilligan 11-0 6 Phoenix Arizona (John F O’Neill) - Mr P J O’Neill 11-0 7 The Big Clubman (P Nolan) - S O’Keeffe 11-0 8 Theflyingking (G Elliott) - Kevin Sexton 11-0 9 Walks In June (H De Bromhead) - D J O’Keeffe 11-0 10 Blue Waters (G Elliott) - S Ewing 10-6

1:57 Bar One Racing ‘Bet 10 Get 50 Sign Up Offer’ Tara Handicap Hurdle 2m 5f 1 Sa Fureur (G Elliott) - Mr J M Halford (7) 12-0 2 Clodders Dream (G Elliott) - C P Millar (5) 11-8 3 Any Road (A Slattery) - P T Enright 11-6 4 Waittillitellyou (E Cawley) - Eoin Walsh 11-6 5 Ottoman Style (D A McLoughlin) - Liam McKenna (5) 11-3 6 Gringo D’aubrelle (G Elliott) - D Gilligan 11-2 7 Theflyingbee (F G Hand) - Patrick M O’Brien (5) 11-2 8 Grimaud (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-0 9 Reiki Revolution (G Cromwell) - C Stone-Walsh 10-13 10 Ask Anything (G Cromwell) - E Staples (7) 10-12 11 Fighting Fit (J P Dempsey) - M P Walsh 10-12 12 Artic Lane (D Queally) - M Kenneally (7) 10-11 13 Rue Taylor (P Nolan) - S W Flanagan 10-11 14 Kir (H De Bromhead) - D J O’Keeffe 10-10 15 Banjaxed (L Fowler) - A McGuinness (7) 10-9 16 Kinbara Firstdraft (S Crawford) - S Ewing 10-7 17 I A Connect (Ian Donoghue) - Caragh Monaghan (7) 10-6 18 Billy Lee Swagger (P J Rothwell) - Simon Torrens 10-5 19 Club Manager (R O’Sullivan) - Alex Harvey 10-5 20 One Big Boum (P Fenton) - B Hayes 10-5 21 Paddy’s Milestone (S Crawford) - Mr S Connor (7) 10-1 22 Aclass (J P Flavin) - C M Quirke 10-0 2:32 Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) 3m 1 Quai De Bourbon (W P Mullins) - P Townend 11-12 2 Pied Piper (G Elliott) - Mr J H Williamson (5) 11-7 3 Velvet Elvis (J McConnell) - B Hayes 11-6 4 Favori De Champdou (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-4 5 Answer To Kayf (T O’Brien) - J Shinnick (3) 11-2 6 Search For Glory (G Elliott) - D Gilligan 11-2 7 Yeah Man (G Cromwell) - E Staples (7) 11-0 8 Will The Wise (G Cromwell) - C Stone-Walsh 10-11 9 Sportinthepark (N Meade) - D Meyler 10-10 10 Dunboyne (Ian Donoghue) - D J O’Keeffe 10-9 11 No Time To Wait (J McConnell) - Alex Harvey 10-5 12 Where It All Began (G Elliott) - S Ewing 10-5 13 Will Do (G Elliott) - Mr J M Halford (7) 10-5 14 Aspurofthemoment (G Cromwell) - Patrick M O’Brien (5) 10-4 15 A Wave Of The Sea (J P Broderick) - Charlie O’Dwyer (5) 10-2 16 Fortunedefortunata (G Elliott) - J Coen 10-2 17 Ballybawn Belter (Liz Doyle) - Simon Torrens 10-0 18 Union Station (G Cromwell) - P T Enright 10-0 19 Beaufort Scale (G Elliott) - M Kenneally (7) 10-0 20 Prince Palace (P A Fahy) - Mr H E Sexton (7) 10-0 3:07 Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Chase 2m 5f 1 Ballybow (G Elliott) - Kevin Sexton 11-12 2 Butch Cassidy (H De Bromhead) - D J O’Keeffe 11-12 3 Come Walk With Me (E Cawley) - Eoin Walsh 11-12 4 Final Demand (W P Mullins) - P Townend 11-12 5 Karl Des Tourelles (P Fenton) - B Hayes 11-12 6 Lucky Lyreen (G Elliott) - D Gilligan 11-12 7 My Trump Card (G Elliott) - S Ewing 11-12 8 Now Is The Hour (G Cromwell) - S W Flanagan 11-12 9 Park That (E Bolger) - Simon Torrens 11-12 10 So They Tell Me (P Roche) - A P Kelly (3) 11-12 11 Western Walk (Jonathan Sweeney) - S O’Keeffe 11-12 12 Win Some Lose Some (P Roche) - M P Walsh 11-12 13 Wingmen (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-12 3:42 Coolmore N.H. Sires Hurricane Lane Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Listed) 2m 1 Brosna Queen (Stephen Gerard Carey) - Miss A B O’Connor 11-7 2 Brosna Shine (Stephen Gerard Carey) - Mr F Maguire 11-7 3 Caoimhe (G Cromwell) - Mr D G Lavery 11-7 4 Churchfield Annie (E Mullins) - Mr J L Gleeson 11-7 5 Closutton (W P Mullins) - Mr J H Williamson 11-7 6 Easter Bonnet (W P Mullins) - Mr P W Mullins 11-7 7 Louve D’arc (William Harvey) - Ms L A Byrne 11-7 8 Oldschool Outlaw (G Elliott) - Mr H C Swan 11-7 9 Royal Hillsborough (S Crawford) - Mr S Connor 11-7 10 Some Pretender (W P Mullins) - Miss J Townend 11-7

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1 GATEBECK LILY Mrs T Mitchell

Ava Thomas

Mrs T Mitchell Five year racing for the jockey. Experienced pony. Has done well all season.

2 CRANFORD FANDABBY DOSEY Mrs L De Quincey Adams

Betsy Snell

Mrs J Snell Experienced combination. Very consistent. Should run a good race.

3 CRANFORD FIREMAN Mrs N McGrath

Freya Maguire

J Maguire First season racing for this combination. Has had great results over fences and on the flat.

4 SLADES DEWBERRY Ms J Wedgbury

Harriet Williamson

Mrs C Williamson Shown great speed over fences. Should run a good race.

5 CRANFORD FANTASTIC Mrs M Shepherd

Charlotte Warner

Mrs M Shepherd Experienced pony. Always runs a good race. Recently won at Plumpton.

6 SEDGEHILL TALISMAN Mrs V Phelan

Chloe Phelan

Mrs V Phelan First season racing for this jockey. Shows great speed over fences.

7 STAPLEY TAURUS Ms T Pitman

Poppy Willis

Ms T Pitman Experienced jockey, from a racing family. First season racing for this young pony.

8 BUXTED ENCHANTER Mr A Honeyball

Harry Honeyball

Mr A Honeyball First year racing for both jockey and pony. First race on the flat.

9 OAKEHURST FLORENCE Mrs S Marriott Mrs S Marriott First season for this pony. Has shown great speed over fences.

Sienna Marriott

10 BLACKERTOR BOOMERANG Ms J Holder

Henry Wharfe

Ms J Holder Good combination. Has shown great speed over fences. Should run well on the flat.

11 SHIVRA BANDIT The Twiston-Davies Family

Ted Twiston-Davies

Mrs V Twiston-Davies Experienced jockey. Has improved with every race. Should run a good race. From a racing family.

12 BRIAR SMOKEY JOE Ms G Nicholls

Olivia Eglise

Ms G Nicholls Experienced combination. A winner at Cheltenham Flat Race last season.

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for maiden four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044.

(Penalty Value £10892)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (35 wins from 226 runners, 15%) runs ACT OF INNOCENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs SOLDIER REEVES LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TOUCH THE MOON trained

by W Durkan, PORTETTA & STAY IN THE GAME trained by J J Hanlon & ASTELIA trained by P Fahy - all Ireland.

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B g My Dream Boat (IRE) - Tub of Harte’s (IRE) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Gordon & Su Hall B Robert Honner S Unibet

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DIRECTLY (GB) (15)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR) 6 J Mr Sam Burton T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O The Racing Life Podcast - S1 B C. G. and Mrs Johnson S Solstice

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B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Sahabah (USA) 5 J James Bowen T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Franklin & Gurney B Dehesa de Milargo S.L. S Warren Greatrex Racing

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Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bisoguet (IRE) 5 J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family & Mavis Warren B Kenilworth House Stud S Ultima Business Solutions, Betano

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TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at best on the Flat, runner-up in E Hood 2024 Epsom Derby. However, his form has gone the wrong way, typically racing freely when well held in Group 3 at Newbury when last seen in August. Has had wind op ahead of hurdling debut.

16Aug Nby 13f Stk gd-fm 6/6 Furthur (IRE) 25l 2Aug Gwd 11f Stk gd-sf 4/5 Al Aasy (IRE) 61/4l 17Jun Asc 9f Stk gd-fm 8/16 Haatem (IRE) 4l

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B g Malinas (GER) - Bespoke Baby (IRE) J Gavin Sheehan T Oliver Signy, Lambourn O Barratt, Signy & Spiers B Mrs Barbara Harding S Oliver Signy Racing Llp

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TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in valuable Punchestown bumper on debut (only start for Gearoid O’Loughlin) and again shaped well when fourth in Listed event at Newbury in February. Landed the odds at Taunton next time and he’s a good prospect for hurdling as he makes first run since leaving Paul Nicholls.

25Mar Tnt 16f NHF good 1/8 Soul Limbo (IRE) 23/4l 8Feb Nby 16f NHF soft 4/11 Sober Glory (IRE) 4l Apr24 Pun 16f Stk yield 3/25 Sermandzarak (FR) 23/4l

AMBIENTE FRIENDLY (IRE) (92)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Roxity (IRE) J Sam Twiston-Davies T James Owen, Newmarket O The Gredley Family B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L. S Unex Group

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TFRHHIII BHAFORM P2/21-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up first 2 starts in bumpers, before getting off the mark at Newcastle final outing in 2024.After10 months off, shaped quitewell on stable/hurdling debut when third in maiden at Fontwell 3 weeks ago, albeit a long way behind Gaelic Pride in second. Has something to find.

26Oct Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 3/12 Idaho Sun (IRE) 20l Dec24 Nwc 16f NHF good 1/10 The Clonmel Kid (IRE) 7l Oct24 Ayr 16f NHF gd-sf 2/7 Dalston Lad (IRE) 9l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P22-

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 outings in Irish points (Oct 2024) and, although he couldn’t justify favouritism (5/6), offered some encouragement when second in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good to soft) in March. Watch for market clues ahead of hurdling debut.

6Mar Fon

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6l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 45-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bit of promise when fourth of 8 in a Worcester bumper but hasn’t offered much in 2 novice hurdles so far, off 11 months priorto finishing last of 5 at Ascot 15 days ago. Looks to be up against it.

1Nov Asc 15f Hdl good 5/5 Military Alliance (IRE) 24l Dec24 Lei 15f Hdl heavy 5/6 Authodidacte (FR) 20l Sep24 Wor 16f NHF good 4/8 Romeo Foxtrot 81/2l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM P/4110-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who struck at first time of asking under Rules in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) in February. Found it tough in Grade 2 at Aintree next time, but made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up in a Fontwell maiden (17.7f, good) on return. Major player.

26Oct Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 2/12 Idaho Sun (IRE) 31/2l 5Apr Ain 16f NHF good 8/15 Green Splendour 103/4l 23Feb Fon 17f NHF soft 1/7 General Briar (IRE) 33/4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1-

TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Pleasington and fairly useful hurdler/ chaser Findthetime. Won sole start in Irish points last December. In good hands and he’s one to note as he starts off under Rules.

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Bl g Tirwanako (FR) - Sage Decision (FR) 5 11-4 J Richie McLernon T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Only (Racing) Fans B Mr Francois Bonnot & Mrs Louise Bonnot S Tote

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TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points in April, but offered little on hurdling debut when tailed off in maiden at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Faces a tough ask.

23Oct Fon

KHAFRE (FR) (302)

B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Beyonce du Lys (FR) 5 11-4 J Harry Cobden T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Frosell, Hosie, Kellaway-Moore, Trembath B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

12 STAY IN THE GAME (IRE) (44) B g Too Darn Hot - Kitty Love (USA) J Paddy Hanlon T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland O N. Seventeen Syndicate B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

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TIMEFORMVIEW Fairwinner on the Flat on debut and ran to a similar level in handicaps early this year, though failed to convince with his stamina when last of 5 at Redcar (14f, good to firm) in April.

Makes hurdling debut on first run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer.

21Apr Red 13f Hcp gd-fm 5/5 Media Mogul (IRE) 83/4l 19Mar Swl 14f Hcp stand 4/6 Caballo de Mar (IRE) 53/4l 15Feb Nwc 12f Hcp stand 4/10 High Court Judge (USA) 51/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-3 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 3 in an Irish point and shaped well on Rules debut when third in bumper at Newton Abbot 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Tongue strap now added for hurdles bow and he’s respected for his leading yard.

29Oct Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 3/11 Crest of Stars (IRE)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1 1/4m), leaving John & Sean Quinn after second outing this year. Stepped up on hurdling debut form when fourth of 19 in maiden at Gowran last month, though he has plenty more to find in this race.

3Oct Gow 16f Hdl soft 4 Dschingis Dragon (FR) 8l Kool One (SPA) 83/4l 29Aug Wex 16f Hdl good 4 2Aug Gal 8f Stk gd-yd 8 Blue Moon Boy (IRE) 41/2l

13 THE EGYPTIAN GINGE (IRE) (22)

Ch g Crystal Ocean - Lady Drop (FR) 4 11-4 J Mr Jamie Neild E Hood T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr J. D. Neild B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

82l

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11 SOLDIER REEVES (IRE) (18)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) 4 11-4 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Des Grech B Phelim & Mary Sheridan S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

gd-sf 6/11 Fountains Blenhein

TIMEFORM VIEW €34,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Cima de Triomphe gelding.

Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Chambord du Lys and French hurdler/fair chaser (2 1/4m-19f winner) Festina du Lys. Irish point winner at second attempt (Jan 2025).

10 RIBBA HILL (IRE) (209)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Anklet (IRE) 4 11-4 J Miss Megan Bevan T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Syd Hosie Racing Syndicate - Ribba Hill B Irish Emerald Stud S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

19f Hdl

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 042-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers last season, narrowly denied at Ludlow on final outing. However, after 6 months off (in first-time hood) he faced a stiff task sent hurdling when 8 lengths last of 5 to Give It To Me Oj over C&D in October. This should reveal more.

25Oct Chl 16f Hdl good 5/5 Give It To Me Oj 8l nk 23Apr Lud 15f NHF gd-sf 2/6 Jorah d’Alma (FR) hd 15Mar Kmp 16f NHF good 4/13 Trustintimes

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FORM 23 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Holda (IRE) 4 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winner on the Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for George J P. Byrnes Scott and promising second in a Navan maiden on stable/hurdling T William Durkan, Ireland debut in September. Beaten by a pair of fellow good prospects at O Four D Partnership Limerick last time, so he remains with potential in this sphere.

B Wardstown Stud & Sunderland Holding INC 18Oct Lim 16f Hdl gd-yd 3 Talk The Talk (FR) 81/2l Friary Road (IRE) s.h 20Sep Nav 15f Hdl yield 2 91/4l 29May Rip 9f Hcp gd-sf 8/11 Ey Up Its The Boss

15 ASTELIA (IRE) (53)

Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Agapantha (USA) J Jonathan Burke T Peter Fahey, Ireland O Mickey D’s Bus Racing Club B Mr R. Mcdonald

16 GOWER SPIRIT (GB) (15) B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga J Stan Sheppard T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury O Mrs Jan Johnson B T. A. Harman S The Towers Hotel & Spa

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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat and ran to a similar level when runner-up in maidens on first 4 starts over hurdles. However, finished well held at Listowel on latest outing in September and has work to do in this contest.

24Sep Lis 16f Hdl yield 7 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 57l Arctic Flame (IRE) 23/4l 29Aug Dow 17f Hdl good 2 Faithful Follower (IRE) 11/2l 9Aug Kil 16f Hdl gd-yd 2

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 03-P4

TIMEFORMVIEW Third at Hereford on second of 2 starts in bumpers for Henrietta Knight. However, she hasn’t made much impact in 2 starts over hurdles this season, beaten 15 lengths when fourth of 5 in novice at Ascot 15 days ago. Engaged 12.42 Uttoxeter Saturday.

1Nov Asc 15f Hdl good 4/5 Military Alliance (IRE) 15l 24Oct Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf P/12 Fortune de Mer (IRE) 18l 26Mar Her 16f NHF good 3/6 Jimbo Sport (FR) 19

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17 PORTETTA (IRE) (124)

Gr f Le Havre (IRE) - Loch Ma Naire (IRE) J Ben Jones T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland O Stonebridge Syndicate B St Albans Bloodstock LLP

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TFRHHIII BHA103 FORM 63-253

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TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on second outing in bumpers and runner-up in a Tipperary maiden on hurdling debut in May. Hasn’t progressed in 2 starts since, though, upped in trip when last of 3 at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to firm) in July. Others preferred.

15Jul Dpk 21f Hdl good 3 Persian Daughter (IRE) 13l 12Jun Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Intosomethinggood 61/2l 14May Tip 16f Hdl gd-yd 2 Ballyearl (FR) 21/2l DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2024: ACE OF SPADES (FR) 5 11 4 Harry Skelton EVENS (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 2, 13.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Ambiente Friendly (IRE), 11-2 Gaelic Pride (SPA), 7-1 Act of Innocence (IRE), 8-1 Hold The Serve (IRE), 10-1 Touch The Moon (IRE), 11-1 Soldier Reeves (IRE), 14-1 Bras d’Or (FR), 16-1 Khafre (FR), 22-1 Bespoke Tailor (IRE), The Egyptian Ginge (IRE), 28-1 Astelia (IRE), 40-1 Stay In The Game (IRE), Portetta (IRE), 66-1 Keno Black (FR), 100-1 Directly (GB), Ribba Hill (IRE), Gower Spirit (GB) This could go the way of GAELIC PRIDE, who made a promising start over hurdles when second at Fontwell 3 weeks ago, beaten only by one who was useful in bumpers.

He is taken to go one better with improvement to come, though Act of Innocence PLAY SMARTER shaped up well in bumpers and isn’t taken lightly sent hurdling for Nicky Henderson.

Touch The Moon completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) 2.ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) 3.TOUCH THE MOON (IRE)

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for novice four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12519, 2nd £6261, 3rd £3129, 4th £1566.

(Penalty Value £16338)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Wadham (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs JAX JUNIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs JIG’S FORGE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROCKSTOWN GIRL trained

by A Mccann, KIM ROQUE trained by J P O’Brien & EL CHAMPO trained by P J Rothwell - all Ireland.

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ASPIRE TOWER (IRE) (138)

JAX JUNIOR (GB) (16)

JIG’S FORGE (IRE) (207)

B g Westerner - Tisonlyme (IRE) J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr K. Dole B Mrs Karen McLoughney S Fitzdares

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TFRHHHHI BHA136 FORM 113P1-2 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer who showed fairly useful winning form over hurdles last term when also sixth in the Albert Bartlett here in March. Goes chasing now and he’s not without interest.

23Apr Per 23f Hdl gd-sf 7/14 Kiss Will (FR) 15l 14Mar Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf 6/20 Jasmin de Vaux (FR) 18l 25Jan Don 24f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Yellow Car (IRE) 20l

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TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 1/211-54 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer/bumper who went 2-2 over hurdles at Newbury (20f) in March. Below par in graded company at Punchestown and Chepstow since but remains with plenty of potential now sent over fences.

10Oct Chp 19f Hdl good 4/8 Sticktotheplan (FR) 11l 2May Pun 20f Hdl yield 5/8 Final Demand (IRE) 42l 1 21Mar Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Captain Bellamy 2 /4l

JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (21)

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE) 5 10-8 J Ben Godfrey E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O The Steeple Chasers B Brian Kiely S geegeez.co.uk

EL CHAMPO (IRE) (28)

B g Ocovango - Western Garden (IRE) J Tiernan Power Roche (3) T P. J. Rothwell, Ireland O Mr O. Barden B The Beeches Stud Ltd

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TFRHHHHH BHA126 FORM 1/212-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winning hurdler who looked a potentially smart novice when going in at the first time of asking over fences in 6-runner handicap at Aintree (15.8f, good) 21 days ago.

Holds leading claims with this step up in trip also likely to suit.

26Oct Ain 15f HcpC good 1/6 Spadestep (IRE) 21/2l Dec24 Don 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Jus de Citron (FR) 23/4l 1 Dec24 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Baseline (FR) /2l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 004115

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TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences in Tramore maiden in August and followed up in Listowel handicap following month. Not disgraced off a career-high mark when fifth of 9 in handicap chase back at Limerick (19.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Possibilities.

19Oct Lim 19f HcpC yd-sf 5 Crowsatedappletart (IRE) 12l 27Sep Lis 22f HcpC gd-yd 1 General Clermont (FR) 1/2l 14Aug Tmr 21f Ch good 1 On Lovers Walk (IRE) 30l

KIM ROQUE (FR) (141)

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Pearl de La Roque (FR) 5 10-5 J Richard Deegan T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O R.A.Bartlett/J.Carthy/Mrs Paul Shanahan B Mrs Genevieve Mongin

2m 4f 44y + 63y due to rail movement

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 31/1460- D

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Br g Doyen (IRE) - Queens Wild (IRE) 6 10-13 J James Bowen E Tongue Strap T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest O Mr Martin Gowing B R. Guiry S Fairplay Exchange

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TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved after breathing surgery last season when landing 3 novice hurdles, final one coming here (20.2f) in April. Shaped well after 7 months off when second of 5 in 2m Uttoxeter maiden on his chasing debut so enters calculations with progress on the cards.

31Oct Utt 15f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Lump Sum (FR) 16l 16Apr Chl 20f Hdl good 1/7 Dr Eggman (FR) 51/2l 14Mar Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf P/20 Jasmin de Vaux (FR) -

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TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner at Wexford for Henry de Bromhead during the spring. Looked the most likely winner before unseating last back hurdling for new yard at Clairefontaine (18f) in June but a below-par third of 4 in 2m1f Stratford chase last time. Needs to bounce back after a break.

1Jul Str 16f HcpC gd-fm 3/4 Finest View 101/4l 17Jun Cla 18f Hdl U/13 Iltone (FR) 17May Wex 16f Ch good 1 Ta Na La (USA) 41/4l

B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm 6 11-4 J Tom Cannon E Tongue Strap T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket O Mrs Cheryl Burton B Mrs C R Burton S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

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TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 31-51U3

B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Red Planet 9 11-10 J Brian Hughes T Jennie Candlish, Leek O Mr J. Fyffe B Fastnet Stud Ltd S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd

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TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 56-1F42

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser in France for Daniela Mele who posted a very good second in 2m5f Listed handicap at Dieppe in June. Starts out for new yard here and a likely player at these weights.

28Jun Die 22f HcpC 2 Jump des Mottes (FR) 2l 27May Aut 18f HcpH 4 French Baron (FR) 93/4l 17May Aut 22f HcpC soft F/16 Brexit (FR) 24

8 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (22)

B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR) 5 10-5 J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Les Bleus Fonces B Mme Catherine Savare S geegeez.co.uk

25Oct Chl 20f HcpC good F/14 Zurich (FR) 25Apr Chp 19f Hdl good 2/5 Lieutenant Mayne (IRE) 23/4l 25l 25Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 6/7 Sixmilebridge (IRE)

ROCKSTOWN GIRL (IRE) (2)

Ch m Iffraaj - Miss Marina Bay 7 10-5 J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T A. McCann, Ireland O Mr Kenneth James Farmer B Tinnakill Bloodstock

TFRHHIII BHA116 FORM U04240

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles but not so good for a while, well held again in handicap hurdle here on Friday.

Cheekpieces tried.

14Nov Chl 21f HcpH 14 A Pai de Nom 37l 82l 1Nov Dow 19f Ch gd-yd 4/5 Firefox (IRE) Kazakh d’Arthel (FR) 23/4l 12Oct Crk 17f Ch good 2 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: PEAKY BOY (IRE) 6 11 6 Nico de Boinville 9-5 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note: ASPIRE TOWER: Following its run on 1/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jordans Cross (IRE), 11-2 Jax Junior (GB), 13-2 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 7-1 Kim Roque (FR), 8-1 Jig’s Forge (IRE), 12-1 Queensbury Boy (IRE), El Champo (IRE), 28-1 Aspire Tower (IRE), 66-1 Rockstown Girl (IRE) JORDANS CROSS created an excellent impression when quickly switched to fences at Aintree last month and is fancied to make light of a 6lb rise and follow up that impressive victory. Joseph O’Brien’s new recruit Kim Roque rates a big threat though PLAY SMARTER on his winning French form, while chasing newcomers Jig’s Force and Queensbury Boy bring lots of potential and could also have a say in a fascinating contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JORDANS CROSS (IRE) 2.KIM ROQUE (FR) 3.JIG’S FORGE (IRE)

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TFRHHIII BHA122 FORM 11162-F D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m3f winning hurdler but he was well held when falling 3 out on his chasing bow in C&D handicap 22 days ago.

A big step forward is required.

THE HINE SOLICITORS TALKING SENSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16692, 2nd £8348, 3rd £4172, 4th £2088.

(Penalty Value £21784)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Elliott (18 wins from 295 runners, 6%) runs ST FAZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Elliott (13 wins from 62 runners, 21%) runs ST FAZ WEIGHTWATCHER: TRIPLE TRADE won off a handicap mark of 135, his rating is now down 12lb to 123.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ST FAZ trained by G Elliott, KLASS LANGY trained by J P O’Brien & BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY trained by M Hassett - all Ireland.

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UNCLE PHIL (IRE) (23)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) 8 12-0 J Ciaran Gethings E Hood, Tongue Strap T Chester Williams, South Molton O J Allison & Racingpulses B Mr K. D. Cotter

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TFRHHHHI BHA126 FORM 3-12565

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdles/chase winner for E. J. O’Grady and has made a decent start for this yard, creditable fifth back over fences at Down Royal 16 days ago. Respected.

31Oct Dow 16f HcpC gd-yd 5 20Sep Nav 15f HcpH yield 6 18Jul Kny 17f HcpC yd-sf 5

Splashing Out (IRE) 41/2l Ragmans Corner (IRE) 71/4l Dreal Deal (IRE) 73/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA123 FORM 644024- CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Not at best last term though did end the campaign with encouraging runs at Kempton and Sandown. Starts the season off a potentially good mark so worth a second look having won this in 2023.

8Mar San 20f HcpC good 4/8 Classic Anthem (IRE) 18l 7Feb Kmp 20f HcpC soft 2/10 El Rio (IRE) 7l 11Jan Fls 16f HcpC soft 7/8 Keep Running (FR) 39l

TFRHHHHH BHA123 FORM 22U122- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles winner who found improvement sent chasing last season, confirming previous promise when landing the odds in a Southwell handicap on New Year’s Day. Ended the campaign in good form and can go well fresh. One to consider.

26Feb Bgr 17f Ch heavy 2/5 Casa No Mento 16l 1 28Jan Chp 16f HcpC heavy 2/5 Royal Jewel (IRE) /2l 1Jan Swl 15f HcpC soft 1/3 Doc McCoy (IRE) 33l

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 2131F-2 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Flat/hurdle winnerwho has taken to fences betterthan might have been expected given his physique/Flat background, winning 2m handicaps at Taunton and Chepstow last term. Shaped well when second at Wetherby on return and can have another good season.

15Oct Wet 15f HcpC good 2/4 Sir Tivo (FR) 41/4l 11Apr Ayr 16f HcpC gd-sf F/4 Asta La Pasta (IRE) 16Mar Chp 16f HcpC good 1/5 Alien Storm (IRE) 5l

KLASS LANGY (FR) (237)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Bamos (FR) 5 10-10 J Richard Deegan T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Mr Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah B Mr Patrice Vagne

15f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Calico (GER) 17f HcpC yield 8/10 The Folkes Tiara (IRE) 16f HcpC good 6/10 Martator (FR)

24Oct Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Calico (GER) 10May Hay 15f HcpH good 15/16 Our Champ (IRE) 3Apr Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 Sans Bruit (FR)

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B g Toronado (IRE) - Abbronzatissima (IRE) 5 J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Torneo Syndicate B S.A.S. I.E.I & Percy Holding APS S BetVictor

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TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 3215-06 D

B g Mahler - Maggie Andy (IRE) 9 10-11 J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap T Kerry Lee, Presteigne O Mr C. J. Tipton B G. Quirk S Fitzdares Limited, Miss Lee

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TFRHIIII BHA140 FORM 5/0P60-P D

ST FAZ (FR) (16)

B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O SJS Racing B Guy Bloodstock Ltd S Coral Racing Limited

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TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last season, gaining his second 2m win at Chepstow in February. Stiff task from out of the handicap on return here last month but better expected now.

B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone 5 11-0 J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr Aidan J. Ryan B S.C.E.A. Haras De Gratte Panche et al S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

4 TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (253)

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TIMEFORMVIEW Smart handicap chaser at his best forWillie Mullins but offered little last season and was always behind starting out for this yard here on return.

DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (23)

B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) 7 11-2 J Conor Ring T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mrs Janet Davies B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate S Prysg Cyf

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TFRHHHHI BHA122 FORM 01541-

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner in France who made a winning chase debut in good style at Compiegne on final start for Mlle Daniela Mele in March. Looks an interesting recruit for Joseph O’Brien.

24Mar Com 19f Ch 1 Itiepy (FR) 3l Nov24 Com 18f Hdl 4 Kart de Thaix (FR) 12l Nov24 Aut 18f Hdl 5 El Clavel (FR) 15l 28

8 GLENGOULY (FR) (8)

B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR) 9 10-9 J Harry Cobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Faye Bramley, Lambourn O The Cheeky Pups B Mr Patrice Vagne

9

TFRHHHHI BHA121 FORM 0-0PP03 D

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful chaser for Willie Mullins. No show first 4 runs for new connections this year but stopped the slide in first-time headgear when close third at Aintree last week. Player with a repeat.

8Nov Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Mambonumberfive (FR) nose 28l 17Oct Utt 19f HcpH good 10/10 Dargiannini (IRE) 6Jul Mkt 21f HcpC soft P/8 Pull Again Green (IRE)

BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY (IRE) (21)

B g Califet (FR) - Scent With Love (IRE) 7 10-8 J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap T Martin Hassett, Ireland O David O’Mahoney Electrical Services Ltd. B Kieran Magee

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cottstown Gold (IRE) 9 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O Mr Kevin Price B Mrs Fiona Walker S Solstice

11 CALGARY TIGER (GB) (345) B g Tiger Groom - Sachiko 10 J Harry Reed T William de Best-Turner, Lambourn O Mr W. de Best-Turner B W. de Best-Turner

10-4

10-2

26Oct Wex 19f HcpC gd-yd 4 21Sep Lis 17f HcpC yd-sf 3 29Aug Wex 19f HcpC good 1

Nouvotic (FR) 20l Bythesametoken (IRE) 31/4l The Striker Dylan (IRE) s.h

TFRHHHII BHA116 FORM U/0P311- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark at Newbury in March and showed a good attitude to follow up at Chepstow following month. Career best probably needed if he’s to complete the hat-trick on return, though.

25Apr Chp 16f HcpC good 1/3 Doyouknowwhatimean nk 41/4l 22Mar Nby 16f HcpC good 1/6 Teddy Blue (GER) 28Feb Nby 16f HcpC soft 3/5 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE) 83/4l

TFRHIIII BHA103 FORM 00/2533- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going front runner who has mostly disappointed since winning first 2 starts over fences early in 2023. Up against it from a long way out of the handicap.

Dec24 San 15f HcpC soft 3/5 Mount Tempest (IRE) 31/2l 83/4l Nov24 Ain 15f HcpC good 3/8 Imperial Saint (FR) Jul24 Str 16f HcpC good 5/7 Matterhorn (FR) 35l DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MATATA (IRE) 6 11 13 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-10 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note: TRIPLE TRADE: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake at the first.

BALLYBREEZE: Following its run on 25/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Triple Trade (GB), 13-2 Cabhfuilfungi (IRE), 7-1 Glengouly (FR), Ballybreeze (GB), 15-2 St Faz (FR), 10-1 Torneo (FR), 11-1 Klass Langy (FR), Battle of Ridgeway (IRE), 12-1 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 40-1 Uncle Phil (IRE), 66-1 Calgary Tiger (GB) CABHFUILFUNGI did well switched to fences last season and can go well fresh, so shades the vote in an open race. 2023 winner Triple Trade ended last season with a PLAY SMARTER couple of encouraging runs and is potentially on a nice mark, while Glengouly responded positively to cheekpieces when a back-to-form third at Aintree last week.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CABHFUILFUNGI (IRE) 2.TRIPLE TRADE 3.GLENGOULY (FR)

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THIRD RACE

10 BALLYBREEZE (GB) (205)

TFRHHHII BHA120 FORM P-20134 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of lower chase mark at Wexford this summer and shaped as if still in good form next 2 starts (badly hampered). Not taken lightly.

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THE ODDSCHECKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

FOURTH RACE

2.55

for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £34215, 2nd £13988, 3rd £6990, 4th £3495.

(Penalty Value £44580)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (32 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs PROTEKTORAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs PROTEKTORAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: FASCILE MODE trained

by T Mullins, Ireland.

1

PROTEKTORAT (FR) (226)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) 10 12-0 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault S Morson Group

2

3

Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) J Freddie Mitchell (5) T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham O John and Yvonne Stone B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle S KM Elite Products Ltd

5

6

TFRHHHII BHA155 FORM 302416-

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable veteran who got back to winning ways at Newbury (3m2f) in March. Not totally disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Aintree (25f) following month and not ruled out given he has gone well fresh.

5Apr Ain 24f HcpC good 6/12 Cruz Control (FR) 20l 1Mar Nby 25f HcpC soft 1/8 Grandads Cottage (IRE) 3l 8Feb Nby 23f Ch soft 4/7 Djelo (FR) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA147 FORM 1P0/PP-P

E Blinkers

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the Welsh National at Chepstow in 2023 but lightly raced and well below par since, pulled up in 3m1f handicap chase here 22 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

25Oct Chl 25f HcpC good P/18 Three Card Brag (IRE) Nov24 Chl 27f HcpC good P/10 Abuffalosoldier (IRE) Oct24 Chp 23f HcpC good P/11 Neon Moon (IRE)

12

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart veteran chaser who posted an excellent second in the Cross Country at the Festival in March. Not at his best in Topham at Aintree following month but he merits respect on his seasonal return after wind surgery. Tongue tie is also added.

4Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 22/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 76l 12Mar Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 2/16 Stumptown (IRE) 7l 18Jan Asc 21f HcpC good U/10 Terresita (IRE) -

MARBLE SANDS (FR) (35)

TANGANYIKA (FR) (246)

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TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 0/03U20- C

10-7

E Tongue Strap

B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Mrs C. S. Wilson B E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al S Faucets Limited

3m 3f 71y + 84y due to rail movement

TFRHHHHH BHA154 FORM 1P/1320-

Gr g Martaline - Sans Rien (FR) 9 10-5 J Kielan Woods T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson B Mr G. Codre & Mrs. A. & K Kepa S Pragnell

7

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Stormed home in 3m5f handicap at Ascot on his comeback last November and after two good hurdling efforts he wasn’t discredited when 12th in the Grand National, prominent until the home turn. Handily weighted for his return and he’s a player.

5Apr Ain 34f HcpC gd-sf 12/34 Nick Rockett (IRE) 62l 15Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Gwennie May Boy (IRE) 71/2l Dec24 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Crambo 11/4l

8 10-10

LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (226)

B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip J Miss Gina Andrews T Tom Ellis, Rugby O Mrs P. A. Ellis B Mrs Pippa Ellis S Fresh Air

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA165 FORM 3/62142- C

BEAUPORT (IRE) (225)

B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE) 9 11-3 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Bryan & Philippa Burrough B Byerley Stud Ltd S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

4 NASSALAM (FR) (22)

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who won the 2024 Ryanair Chase. Got right back on track last term when runner-up to Jonbon in the Melling Chase (2 1/2m) at Aintree in April and can’t be ruled out on a rare run in handicap company up markedly in trip.

4Apr Ain 19f Ch good 2/4 Jonbon (FR) 31/4l 13Mar Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 4/9 Fact To File (FR) 19l 19Jan Wdr 22f Ch soft 1/6 Djelo (FR) 23l

SAM BROWN (GB) (225)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker 13 11-4 J Chad Bament (7) E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Mrs M Frost B T. C. Frost S geegeez.co.uk

J Jockey

TFRHHHII BHA142 FORM 6/13250-

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful chaser who added to his tally in 2m4f listed chase at Carlisle last November. Comes here on the back of a good second on the Flat at Goodwood last month so needs considering.

12Oct Gwd 16f Hcp good 2/11 Poncho (FR) nk 4Apr Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 12/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 25l 22Feb Swl 16f Hcp stand 2/9 Hot Fuss (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 0/54112-

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much on the up sent chasing last term, scoring over 3m at Market Rasen and Carlisle before signing off with an excellent second of16 in Midlands National at Uttoxeter in March. Up another 6lb but he merits serious consideration on his seasonal return.

15Mar Utt 34f HcpC gd-sf 2/16 Mr Vango (IRE) 1l 17Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Not Sure (IRE) 41/2l 1 4Feb Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Heard That (IRE) /2l 32

8 FASCILE MODE (IRE) (22)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - C’Est La Mode (IRE) 7 10-2 J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces T Thomas Mullins, Ireland O Mrs Helen Mullins/M.J.Lomax B Mrs H. Mullins

9

LADY BALKO (FR) (268)

B m Balko (FR) - Present From Paris (IRE) 6 J Paddy Hanlon (5) T David Pipe, Wellington O Micro Managers B Mr John Studd & Mrs Gill Studd S W & S Recycling

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM F0-0230

TIMEFORMVIEWArrives in decent form without winning but is often let down by his jumping and that was again the case when coming in eighth of 18 in handicap chase here (25f, good) 22 days ago.

25Oct Chl 1Oct Sli 2Aug Gal

25f HcpC good 8/18 Three Card Brag (IRE) 10l 21f Ch gd-yd 3 Riaan (IRE) 41/4l 22f HcpH good 2/19 Winning Smut (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 1115P4-

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the switch to fences last season and completed a hat-trick at Hereford last December. Not disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when fourth in 3m Listed chase at Exeter final run but 7lb out of the handicap here.

21Feb Exe 24f Ch heavy 4/5 Don’t Rightly Know 15l 31Jan Lin 28f HcpC heavy P/12 Sporting Ace (IRE) 45l 15Jan Nby 23f Ch soft 5/5 Don’t Rightly Know

10 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (22)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE) 8 10-2 J Harriet Tucker (7) E Cheek Pieces T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Paul McKeon B Ms Johanna Dunne S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 21265-0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to fences last season, scoring here last November and also a good fifth in National Hunt Chase at the Festival. Not at his best after 8 months off in 3m1f handicap here 22 days ago but can take a step forward now.

25Oct Chl 25f HcpC good 12/18 Three Card Brag (IRE) 22l 11l 11Mar Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 5/18 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 18l 25Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 6/6 Gowel Road (IRE)

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Protektorat (FR), Tanganyika (FR), 6-1 Marble Sands (FR), 7-1 Beauport (IRE), 9-1 Sam Brown (GB), 14-1 Latenightpass (GB), Transmission (IRE), 28-1 Lady Balko (FR), 33-1 Nassalam (FR), Fascile Mode (IRE) This is wide open but it could pay to side with BEAUPORT who scored impressively on his reappearance at Ascot last term and looks on a handy-looking mark having shaped much better than his 12th position suggests in the Grand National on his final run. Venetia Williams’ upwardly-mobile Tanganyika was a fine PLAY SMARTER second in last season’s Midlands National and is feared most on his return, while Protektorat can’t be ruled out either on a rare foray into handicaps. Marble Sands completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BEAUPORT (IRE) 2.TANGANYIKA (FR) 3.PROTEKTORAT (FR)

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FOURTH RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: ABUFFALOSOLDIER (IRE) 7 10 3 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Warren Greatrex) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

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THE UNIBET GREATWOOD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for three yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120.

(Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 4lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (35 wins from 226 runners, 15%) runs IBERICO LORD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs FAIVOIR, KNICKERBOCKERGLORY & MIRABAD FANCY THAT: A King won this race in 2017 and 2019.

The stable runs CASTLE CARROCK & HELNWEIN today.

D Skelton won this race in 2016 and 2021. The stable runs FAIVOIR, KNICKERBOCKERGLORY & MIRABAD today.

1

CELTIC DINO (FR) (35)

Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) 6 J Dylan Johnston (3) T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B E.A.R.L. Haras du Mondant et al

2

GIBBS ISLAND (GB) (36)

Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book J Stan Sheppard T Tom Lacey, Woolhope O RaceShare - Gibbs Island B Smarden Thoroughbreds S RaceShare

3

4 IBERICO LORD (FR) (201) B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valcelita (FR) J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Thierry Adenot

11-9

7

11-9

LAAFI (FR) (294)

7

5

9

S Sponsor E Equipment

2m 87y + 30y due to rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 010101- D

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-y-o boasts a smashing strike rate over hurdles.

Disappointed in this race last year but went to score 3 times subsequently, chief amongst them the Morebattle at Kelso and Scottish Champion Hurdle on final start at Ayr (2m) in April. Each-way player if ready to roll.

12Apr Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Kabral du Mathan (FR) nk 14Mar Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/16 Kargese (FR) 5l 1Mar Kel 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/18 Alnilam (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA139 FORM P/1F40-0 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this race (in heavy ground) and the Betfair Hurdle in a stellar 2023/2024 season. Made a successful debut over fences last year but wasn’t at his best following a fall atAscot in December. Returns on averytempting mark and makes plenty of appeal with yard beginning to hit top form.

29Apr Pun 16f HcpH yield 17/17 Ascending Lark 44l 8Feb Nby 16f HcpH soft 12/17 Joyeuse (FR) 42l 17Jan Wdr 20f Hdl soft 4/5 Nemean Lion (GER) 19l

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 5P/1354- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced fine record when fresh by making all in a heavy-ground Sandown handicap on return last December. Solid form off career-high mark subsequently, latest when a patiently ridden fourth in the Sussex Champion Hurdle. Eased 1lb and merits plenty of respect with softening ground in his favour.

20Apr Plm 15f HcpH good 4/11 Absurde (FR) 81/4l 8Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 5/17 Go Dante 11/2l 17Jan Wdr 16f HcpH soft 3/14 Secret Squirrel 2l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 13- D

E Blinkers

NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (30)

B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) J Richie McLernon T Faye Bramley, Lambourn O The Cheeky Pups B Sean Reilly

11-8

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 11P0-1 D

KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (210)

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Mediteranea (FR) J P. Byrnes T William Durkan, Ireland O Four D Partnership B Eric Puerari

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner showed plenty when winning the Victor Ludorum at Haydock last season (form worked out well) and got back on the up when a clear-cut winner on handicap debut on reappearance at Chepstow last time, seeing his race out well. Should remain competitive despite 8lb rise.

11Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 1/13 Torrent 51/2l 3Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 8/13 Murcia (FR) 36l 14Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf P/17 Poniros -

B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) 9 11-8 J Freddie Keighley (7) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O S T Racing - Knickerbocker B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud S Stanley’s

6

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice last year and started this season with a bang when winning the Welsh Champion Hurdle (handicap) at Chepstow last month, scoring by 2 1/4 lengths from subsequent winner Alexei. Clearly didn’t lack for fitness that day but no surprise to see this 6-y-o improve again.

12Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 1/9 Alexei (GER) 21/4l 4Apr Ain 16f HcpH good 3/17 She’s A Saint (IRE) 31/4l 22Feb Kmp 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 Tripoli Flyer (IRE) 13l

11-10

6

3.30

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 11433-1 D

12-0

CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (218)

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE) J Craig Nichol T Ewan Whillans, Hawick O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright B Mr Jay Leahy

5

4

FIFTH RACE

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winner over 10f on the Flat for William Haggas and made a successful hurdle/stable debut when getting the better of Kainsbourg in a Limerick novice. Shaped second best for a long waywhen third in a 3-runner Grade 3 at Naas next time and could have more to offer now tackling handicaps.

26Jan Naa 15f Hdl sf-hv 3 Anzadam (FR) 11l Dec24 Lim 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Kainsbourg (FR) 23/4l Oct24 Don 10f Hcp soft 1/17 Iron Lion 13/4l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 0/5040-0 D

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2022 but useful on his day for Nicky Henderson E Tongue Strap (runner-up in the Martin Pipe in 2023) and he caught the eye under considerate handling for his new yard when ninth (25/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f) last month.

Drops back in distance with tongue strap refitted and one to note for support.

17Oct Utt 19f HcpH good 9/10 Dargiannini (IRE) 14l 14Mar Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 12/24 Wodhooh (FR) 25l 8Feb War 21f HcpH soft 4/6 Irish Hill (GER) 2l 38

8 FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (226) B g Iffraaj - Estiqaama (USA) 6 J Kielan Woods T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr T. P. Radford B Shadwell Estate Company Limited S Fitzdares

9

TFRHHIII BHA136 FORM 0/F61PP- C D

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than the result when sixth in this race last year prior winning a valuable 2m handicap at Ascot. Clearly not the same horse when pulled-up on both subsequent starts, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (now removed). Not dismissed if back on song.

4Apr Ain 16f HcpH good P/17 She’s A Saint (IRE) 8Feb Nby 16f HcpH soft P/17 Joyeuse (FR) Dec24 Asc 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Kabral du Mathan (FR) s.h

FAIVOIR (FR) (14)

B g Coastal Path - Qape Noir (FR) 10 11-4 J Miss Heidi Palin (7) T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

10 ALEXEI (GER) (15)

B g Tai Chi (GER) - Andromeda (GER) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Brocade Racing B J.Stecklein S Coral Racing Limited

5

TFRHHIII BHA134 FORM 20526/-0 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a fruitful 2023/24 season, winning CountyHurdle at Cheltenham Festival in 2023 and running right up to best when caught on line in the Imperial Cup at Sandown. Never a factor returning from 19 months off at Carlisle 2 weeks ago and jockey bookings suggest he’s one for another day.

2Nov Car 19f HcpH soft 8/11 Hartington (IRE) 24l 41/2l Mar24 Chl 16f HcpH heavy 6/17 Absurde (FR) Mar24 San 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/16 Go Dante nose

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 1140-21 D

11-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winnerwho has confirmed the promise E Tongue Strap shown as a novice hurdler, chasing home Celtic Dino on reappearance prior to justifying strong support with a smooth-travelling success at Ascot last time.

Open to further improvement but may prove best on better ground.

1Nov Asc 15f HcpH good 1/11 Indemnity (IRE) 3l 21/4l 12Oct Chp 16f HcpH good 2/9 Celtic Dino (FR) 22Mar Nby 18f HcpH good 8/9 Kalium (FR) 25l

11 CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (225) 6

B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE) J Tom Cannon T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mr J. Law B Ms M. McKenna S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA133 FORM 1136- D

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in a bumper at Ayr on debut and impressed when beating Diva Luna on hurdle/stable debut at Sandown (soft). Shaped well when third in a Grade 2 at Kelso but made little impression on better ground in the Grade 1 Mersey at Aintree. Capable of better back on softer ground for handicap bow.

5Apr Ain 20f Hdl good 6/9 Honesty Policy (IRE) 101/2l 91/2l 1Mar Kel 18f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Jet To Vegas (IRE) 24Jan San 15f Hdl soft 1/10 Diva Luna (IRE) 33/4l

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blue Eyed Lucy (IRE) J Sean Bowen T A. J. Martin, Ireland O Mr R. Grehan B Whitefriar Stud

5

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 616-100 D

11-3

E Tongue Strap

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to make a winning handicap debut under Sean Bowen at Punchestown in May but well held in valuable handicaps at Galway/ Listowel since. Won’t lack for fitness following a spin on the Flat last month and could be more competitive with the Champion Jockey back aboard.

21Oct Cur 10f Hcp heavy 10 Syzygy 81/2l 26Sep Lis 16f HcpH gd-yd 8/12 Casheldale Lad (IRE) 22l Amplitude (IRE) 26l 20Sep Gow 9f Stk heavy 9

13 FIVEONEFIVE (IRE) (23)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Jenmarie (IRE) 7 11-3 J Keith Donoghue E Cheek Pieces T Cian Collins, Ireland O Salvatore Giannini/Tony Lagan B Joe & Mel Power

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 001r65 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it a hat-trick of wins in a relatively valuable Cartmel handicap back in June and bounced back from a poor run at Perth when fifth in a C&D handicap last month. Capable of holding his own in a deeper race.

24Oct Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Leloopa (IRE) 61/4l 16Aug Per 16f HcpH good 6/6 Here Comes Georgie 25l 5Aug Ros 16f Ch yield O Solsbury Hill (IRE)

14 DEDICATED HERO (IRE) (14)

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM 13115-6 D B g Shirocco (GER) - True Dedication (IRE) 6 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed over hurdles last season, winning a substandard J Danny McMenamin renewal of the Grade 2 Rossington Main at Haydock. Wasn’t disgraced tried over 3m T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw subsequently and was given a considerate return to action over 2 1/2m last month.

O Recommended Freight McKeown & McMillan Likely needs a career-best back in a top-end 2m handicap.

B Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor 2Nov Car 19f HcpH soft 6/11 Hartington (IRE) 93/4l 12l S Recommended Freight Ltd, Border Embroidery 23Apr Per 23f Hdl gd-sf 5/14 Kiss Will (FR) 1 18Jan Hay 15f Hdl soft 1/7 Cloonainra (IRE) /2l

15 HELNWEIN (IRE) (190)

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 44302-2 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) 7 10-13 J Tom Bellamy T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein B Mr K. D. Cotter S Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling sort held his form well without winning last season, finishing runner-up in the Swinton at Haydock on latest start in May. Well-suited to big field handicaps and no surprise to see him run well under a patient ride.

10May Hay 15f HcpH good 2/16 Our Champ (IRE) 33/4l 25Apr Chp 16f HcpH good 2/5 Glory And Fortune (IRE) 3/4l 13l 4Apr Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/20 Wellington Arch

16 MIRABAD (FR) (281)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mila (FR) 6 10-13 J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O The Forefold Racing Partnership B H. H. Aga Khan S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 221310- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again when an enterprisingly ridden winner of a 17f handicap on the other course last season but went offtoo hard on final start for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole in February. Has had another breathing operation in the interim and looks interesting on first start for his new yard.

8Feb Nby 16f HcpH soft 10/17 Joyeuse (FR) 30l 51/2l Dec24 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 Wreckless Eric Nov24 Asc 15f HcpH good 3/9 Aucunrisque (FR) 31/2l

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12 PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR (IRE) (26)

17 WELSH CHARGER (IRE) (190) B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE) 7 J Ciaran Gethings T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O Jones, Spiers & Hartwell B Mr S. Shanahan S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

18 RUBBER BALL (GB) (226) B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) J Jack Quinlan T Neil King, Burderop O Peter Beadles B Richard & Candy Mathias S Tote

10-13

5 10-12

TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM 0/1015-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive last year, landing the Scottish County at Musselburgh (2m) and running at least as well when fifth in the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr. Shaped better than the result in the Swinton last time (for all he did stop quickly) but soft ground would be a question mark on return.

10May Hay 15f HcpH good 14/16 Our Champ (IRE) 33l 12Apr Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 13/4l 1l 1Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Afadil (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 533110- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who progressed when landing a soft ground-double in a Newbury novice in February but found better ground and opposition against him in a Grade 1 at Aintree. Should be seen to better effect under these conditions on handicap debut.

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

19 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (21)

Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE) 5 10-11 J Jonathan Burke T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries B J. S. Bolger S BresBet

TFRHHHHI BHA127 FORM 51114-4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Near-smart on the Flat in Ireland and progressive over hurdles when rattling off a hat-trick of maiden/novice victories last season.

Too keen to last out on first start in open company at Aintree (20f) on return and a 2m big field handicap may prove right up his street. One to consider.

26Oct Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Ace of Spades (FR) 61/2l 71/2l 26Apr San 15f HcpH good 4/14 Give It To Me Oj 15Apr Swl 15f Hdl good 1/5 John Barbour 21/4l

20 KING WILLIAM RUFUS (FR) (23)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Clochette de Sou (FR) 8 10-7 J Harry Cobden T Chris Gordon, Winchester O Mrs B. Ansell B L. Dulong, R. Bonaventure & B. Dulong S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA123 FORM 16601-4 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent racer who was well ridden when gaining a second big field handicap win of last season when successful over this C&D in April (16.8f).

Shaped as if as good as ever when fourth on reappearance here last month and should remain competitive if coping with the likely softer conditions.

24Oct Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Leloopa (IRE) 6l 1 16Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 1/16 Game Colours (IRE) /2l 19l 8Mar San 15f HcpH gd-sf 16/17 Go Dante

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: BURDETT ROAD 4 11 10 Harry Cobden 7-2 (James Owen) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 16. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 10, 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 13. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 16.

Stewards Note: MIRABAD: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Mirabad (FR), 10-1 Iberico Lord (FR), Alexei (GER), Serious Challenge (IRE), 11-1 Gibbs Island (GB), 12-1 Celtic Dino (FR), Castle Carrock (IRE), 16-1 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), Helnwein (IRE), 20-1 Putapoundinthejar (IRE), 25-1 Dedicated Hero (IRE), Rubber Ball (GB), 33-1 Fiercely Proud (IRE), King William Rufus (FR), 40-1 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Laafi (FR), Faivoir (FR), Fiveonefive (IRE), 50-1 No Ordinary Joe (IRE), Welsh Charger (IRE) An ultra-competitive renewal. The Nicky Henderson yard is starting to hit top gear and 2023 winner IBERICO LORD (still only a 7-y-o) is back on a very tempting mark. He gets the nod ahead of Knickerbockerglory, who is best when fresh and should make a PLAY SMARTER bold bid under his optimum conditions, while Castle Carrock looks very interesting returning to softer ground on his handicap debut.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IBERICO LORD (FR) 2.KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) 3.CASTLE CARROCK (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (32 wins from 255 runners, 13%) runs THE MAD POET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (17 wins from 68 runners, 25%) runs THE MAD POET LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SAINT CLOVIS trained

by T Cooper, HAWK’S ROCK trained by J J Hanlon & BUD FOX trained by G Cromwell - all Ireland.

1

A LIKEABLE ROGUE (IRE) (-)

B or Gr g Kingston Hill - Amaya (USA) J Brian Hughes T John Dawson, Saltburn O Mr A. Barker B Hawes Stud S All Game & Eggs Ltd

2

BUD FOX (IRE) (201)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flaviana (IRE) J Keith Donoghue T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr Owen Daley B J. Lenihan

3

CHICKER (GB) (22)

B g Frontiersman - Arrucian J Jonathan Burke T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Actionclad 2001 Ltd B Grove Farm Stud S BresBet

4

5

4

11-2

HAWK’S ROCK (IRE) (108)

7

KAMPARI (FR) (32)

S Sponsor E Equipment

2m 87y + 30y due to rail movement

TFRHIIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €5,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Cray, stayed 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Razoul. Likely outsider on bumper debut.

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding who was successful sole start between the flags in February and justified strong support when readily landing a big-field Punchestown bumper (16.7f) on Rules debut back in April. Looked useful then and he’s a big player on that evidence back from 6 months off.

4

11-2

gd-yd 1

Celestial Tune (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 11 CD

25Oct Chl 16f NHF good 1/11 Le Beau Madrik (FR) 31Aug Wor 16f NHF good 1/7 Axel Bleue

5

11-2

41/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising Frontiersman gelding who beat a couple of next-time-out winners when scoring on debut at Worcester (2m) in October and he didn’t need to improve when defying a penalty in a C&D bumper22 days ago, leading final 100 yds. Well worth his place in this stronger company on that evidence.

13/4l 6l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 3-y-o, £100,000 5-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding.

Dam, raced once over hurdles in France, half-sister to French hurdler (17fwinner) Madiran out ofFrench chaser(21fwinner) Fleche Restee. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 2025) and he’s one to note on bumper debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

FREDDIE STEADY GO (GB) (36)

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Coquine d’Aunou (FR) J Paddy Hanlon T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland O Fish Out of Water Syndicate B Mr John Tennyson

B Breeder

29Apr Pun 16f Stk

B g Frontiersman - Bahrikate 4 11-2 J Nathan Moscrop T Susan Corbett, Otterburn O Castle View, A Bell, S.Oliver & M.Severs B L P Richards & Susan Corbett S Finnies Heavy Haulage

6

O Owner

T Trainer

RACECOURSE DEBUT

4 ECLAT DE MARVEL (FR) (239) B g Masked Marvel - Eclatante (FR) J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Demetri Properties Limited B E.A.R.L. Lassaussaye S Fitzdares

11-2

J Jockey

5

B g Rail Link - Oudette (FR) 5 J Mr John Reddington T Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood O Mr J. Reddington B Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille S J R L Group

11-2

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1-33

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed a nice turn of foot when landing an 11-runner bumper at Newcastle (16.7f) on debut inApril and improved on that form in defeat since, off 5 months prior to finishing a respectable third of 5 in bumper at Hexham (16.2f) 5 weeks ago. This requires a further step forward now, however.

1 11Oct Hex 16f NHF good 3/5 Tony Joe (IRE) /2l 10May Hay 15f NHF gd-fm 3/7 So Proud (IRE) 13/4l 5Apr Nwc 16f NHF good 1/11 Brooklynese 5l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 52

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider gelding who showed plenty to work on in 2 starts earlier this year, building on his Wexford debut fifth when finishing a very good second of 16 in bumper at Galway (18f) in July. Since joined Shark Hanlon and a good test at this shorter trip could well see him to good effect.

31Jul Gal 18f Stk 28May Wex 20f Stk

11-2

good 2 good 5

Frankie John (IRE) Strong Link (IRE)

21/2l 93/4l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners but big prices and well held both starts in bumpers 10 months apart. Looks set for another struggle upped markedly in class.

15Oct Wor 16f NHF good 6/8 Loaded And Locked (IRE) 21l Dec24 Swl 15f NHF gd-sf 9/13 In The Age (FR) 30l 42

8 LION CITY (IRE) (419)

Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Marigold Hotel (IRE) 5 11-2 J Ben Ffrench Davis E Blinkers T Clare Ellam, Market Drayton O Mr Robert Clarke and Clare Ellam B Newtown Anner Stud S Tote

9

LUCKY DIAMOND (IRE) (32)

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Magic Maze (IRE) J Jack Hogan T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr D. Shorey B Sunnyhill Stud

4

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 53

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 half-brother to numerous winners and encouraging he showed more than first time up when third of 8 in bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 32 days ago, albeit able to dictate. This will demand a significant step forward if he’s to feature prominently.

15Oct Wor 16f NHF good 3/8 Loaded And Locked (IRE) 41/4l 21l 15Sep Wor 16f NHF gd-sf 5/10 Trigg

10 MAKINGPLANSFOR (GB) (18) B g Telescope (IRE) - Danisa J James Bowen T David Evans, Abergavenny O Nigel Holder, Peter Glanville B Nigel Holder & Peter Glanville S Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4/31-

TIMEFORMVIEW Dubawi gelding who improved with each start for Shark Hanlon last year, gamely offthe mark at third attempt in 7-runner bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f). Off 13 months ahead of this yard debut with connections now opting for blinkers. Market may prove a useful guide.

Sep24 Seg 16f NHF good 1/7 Cloudy View nk 21/4l Sep24 Wor 16f NHF good 3/5 Peace Motivator Feb24 Naa 15f Stk heavy 4 Kap de Triomphe (FR) 103/4l

4

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

11-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding who is a mix on pedigree but he showed ability amidst inexperience from a less-than-ideal position when second of 11 in bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 18 days ago, keeping on. Feasible to think he can build on that initial effort but this a much deeper contest.

29Oct Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 2/11 Crest of Stars (IRE)

11 ONLYFORFRANKIE (IRE) (48) B g Court Cave (IRE) - South Circle (IRE) 5 J Ciaran Gethings T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O McLeish and Partners B Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5441

11-2

TIMEFORMVIEW Court Cave gelding who made frame on second of2 starts in points and confirmed promise of his debut bumper fourth to some tune when a dominant winner of a 10-runner Roscommon bumper (15.6f) 7 weeks ago.

Could well do better again on that evidence now starting out for new yard.

29Sep Ros 22Aug Kil

12 SAINT CLOVIS (FR) (52)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - La Ribaudiere (FR) 4 11-2 J Harry Cobden E Hood T Thomas Cooper, Ireland O A. Brooks B Richard Godefroy, Yvette Godefroy

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Quri (IRE) J Charlie Deutsch T Syd Hosie, Sherborne O Cahill & Van Der Horst B D. W. Macauley S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

5

11-2

Minnatrix (IRE) Cailin Deas (IRE)

61/2l 2l

TIMEFORM VIEW Clovis Du Berlais gelding who made a bright start in making the placings both starts this summer, matching debut form in a first-time hood when second of 18 in bumper at Listowel (2m) 52 days ago.

Each-way possibilities with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking.

25Sep Lis 28Jul Gal

16f Stk 16f Stk

gd-yd 2 good 3

Mister Pessimistic (IRE) 13/4l Gomez Addams (IRE) 73/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sumbal gelding who was sent off at double-figure odds but looked potentially smart when impressivelywinning 12-runner bumper at Worcester (2m, goodto soft) on NH debut 25 days ago, going clearunderhands and heels ride.

Definite player up in class with prospect of more to come.

22Oct Wor 16f NHF good 1/12 Legendary Luke (IRE) 71/2l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 112- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a fine jumping pedigree and having been acquired for £70,000 after a point win, he followed up in Taunton bumper back in February. Matched that form when runner-up under a penalty at Chepstow in the spring and that form gives him sound claims on return.

1 21Apr Chp 16f NHF good 2/9 Pink Pony Club /2l 27Feb Tnt 16f NHF heavy 1/6 Tennessee Tango (IRE) 23/4l

15 THE MAD POET (IRE) (243)

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Zariyana (IRE) 4 11-2 J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Agardsley Investments & Dan Skelton B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd S Revival Solutions Group Limited

16 WONDER FLYING (FR) (22) Ch g Masked Marvel - Kiyrna (FR) J Brendan Powell T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage O Wymer, Kehoe Partnership B Ms Daniele Kindler S Henrietta Knight

gd-yd 1 gd-yd 4

4

11-2

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW Poet’s Word gelding who is bred to be useful and whilst he couldn’t justify strong support, he still produced a promising first effort when second of 6 in bumper at Wetherby (2m, good) in March. Has plenty about him physically and there’s surely more to come this campaign.

18Mar Wet 16f NHF good 2/6 White Riot (FR)

8l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Masked Marvel gelding who was sent off at long odds but did best of the newcomers despite showing inexperience offthe bridle when 6 1/4 lengths fifth of 11 to Chicker in a C&D bumper (good to soft) 22 days ago. Likely he can build on that.

25Oct Chl 43

16f NHF good 5/11 Chicker

61/4l

SIXTH RACE

14 SINCHI ROCA (IRE) (209)

15f Stk 16f Stk

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 32

13 SAINT JEANNAIS (FR) (25)

B g Sumbal (IRE) - Miss Valcour (FR) 5 11-2 J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate SaintJ B Scea Neuville S Morson Group

13/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: FORTUNE DE MER (IRE) 4 11 2 Harry Skelton 5-2 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bud Fox (IRE), 13-2 Saint Jeannais (FR), 8-1 Sinchi Roca (IRE), 9-1 Chicker (GB), Onlyforfrankie (IRE), 14-1 The Mad Poet (IRE), 18-1 Hawk’s Rock (IRE), Saint Clovis (FR), 22-1 Eclat de Marvel (FR), Freddie Steady Go (GB), 25-1 Wonder Flying (FR), 28-1 Makingplansfor (GB), 33-1 Lion City (IRE), 66-1 Lucky Diamond (IRE), 100-1 A Likeable Rogue (IRE), 200-1 Kampari (FR) BUD FOX was impressive when landing a Punchestown bumper that has thrown up a host of subsequent winners back in the spring and Gavin Cromwell’s 4-y-o is fancied to make a bold bid to maintain his 100% record on this return from 6 months off. Saint Jeannais was impressive himself PLAY SMARTER when scoring on his respective debut at Worcester 25 days ago and looks well worth his place at this higher level. Sinchi Roca, Chicker and Hawk’s Rock are others to consider, as is Onlyforfrankie.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BUD FOX (IRE) 2.SAINT JEANNAIS (FR) 3.SINCHI ROCA (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 1.15 - THE mallardjewellers.com MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. MALLARDS JEWELLERS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented 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 MALLARD JEWELLERS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 27 entries at £100. - Closed November 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8346; Second £4174; Third £2086; Fourth £1044. (Penalty Value £10892) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.45 - THE BOTTLEGREEN NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £16338 to the winning horse The second to receive £7527, the third £3762 and the fourth £1884. for novice four yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). bottlegreen has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. NB. As a Class 3 Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase, horses are permitted to make their chasing debut in this race running off their hurdle rating. 16 entries, 5 at £30 and 11 at £150. - Closed November 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12519; Second £6261; Third £3129; Fourth £1566. (Penalty Value £16338) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.20 - THE HINE SOLICITORS TALKING SENSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21784 to the winning horse The second to receive £10036, the third £5016 and the fourth £2512. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th.

Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. HINE SOLICITORS has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the stable employee 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 HINE SOLICITORS. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 17 entries, 1 at £40 and 16 at £200. - Closed November 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16692; Second £8348; Third £4172; Fourth £2088. (Penalty Value £21784) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.55 - THE ODDSCHECKER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £44580 to the winning horse The second to receive £16695, the third £8340 and the fourth £4162. for four yrs old and upwards. £375 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £75 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £300 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). ODDSCHECKER has kindly sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented 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 ODDSCHECKER. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 21 entries, 7 at £75 and 14 at £375. - Closed November 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34215; Second £13988; Third £6990; Fourth £3495. (Penalty Value £44580) SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.30 - THE UNIBET GREATWOOD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 28th and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, November 10th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st). UNIBET has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. A £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged 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 UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing, may be taken into account. 31 entries, 9 at £150, 22 at £500. - Closed October 28th, 2025.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.00 - THE THREE COUNTIES CHRISTMAS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14860 to the winning horse The second to receive £5565, the third £2780 and the fourth £1387. for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, November 10th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 14th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. THREE COUNTIES CHRISTMAS has sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a £150 award will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Please see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 20 entries at £125. - Closed November 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11405; Second £4663; Third £2330; Fourth £1165. (Penalty Value £14860) A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 48

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