Cheltenham Racecard – Thursday 12th March by Weatherbys

THE JOCKEY CLUB WELCOMES YOU

There is a distinct Irish flavour across Cheltenham today as we celebrate St Patrick’s Thursday at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. With a fantastic atmosphere around the racecourse and another outstanding afternoon of racing ahead, today perfectly blends sporting excellence with the unmistakable energy and celebration that this day has become famous for. There is a distinct Irish flavour across Cheltenham today as we celebrate St Patrick’s Thursday at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. With a fantastic atmosphere around the racecourse and another outstanding afternoon of racing ahead, today perfectly blends sporting excellence with the unmistakable energy and celebration that this day has become famous for. The feature race of the afternoon is the Ryanair Chase, where Fact To File returns looking to reclaim his crown in one of the most competitive renewals in recent years. Among the leading challengers are Banbridge, the 2024 King George VI Chase winner, and the hugely popular Jonbon, who will be looking to right a few wrongs as he continues his search for that elusive Cheltenham Festival success. With three outstanding chasers set to clash, it promises to be a thrilling championship contest. Later in the afternoon, the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle brings together another high-class field. Bob Olinger returns looking to retain his title in what looks a deep and competitive renewal. Standing in his way are familiar rivals including Teahupoo, who carried the same colours to victory in this race previously, as well as Ma Shantou, who arrives in impressive form following his commanding victory in the Cleeve Hurdle on Trials Day. New for this year is the Paddy Power FanZone located in The Retreat, next to the Guinness Village. Racegoers will have the opportunity to take part in a range of games including the WonderWheel, Plinko and the darts board, with prizes on offer throughout the day including cash giveaways and exclusive merchandise. A live tipping panel will take place from 11:30am in The Retreat, featuring expert insight from leading racing voices including Ruby Walsh, offering racegoers the perfect start to the day’s action. We are also delighted to welcome Nathan Aspinall, the professional darts star

and winner of the 2019 UK Open, US Masters, and 2023 World Matchplay, who will appear in The Retreat at 2:15pm for a special Q&A session. Racegoers will also have the opportunity to step up and take on “The Asp” on the oche. Adding to the FanZone entertainment, the renowned Irish hip-hop comedian Abandoman will also be appearing in The Retreat throughout the day, bringing his unique and energetic performance style to racegoers. The Irish celebrations continue in the Guinness Village, where we are delighted to welcome the hugely popular Irish band The Tumbling Paddies, who will be performing throughout the day and bringing a brilliant taste of traditional Irish music to the Festival. Anyone with Club or Tattersalls Enclosure tickets is encouraged to head down and enjoy the atmosphere. Off the track racegoers should take the chance to visit The Orchard, where you can enjoy an outstanding collection of premium brands including Boodles, Debenhams, Holland Cooper, Chapel Down, Lavazza, Bottlegreen, Glenfarclas, Brooklands, Gaucho, and Red Bull. Today’s racing would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors, and we extend our sincere thanks to Jack Richards, Pertemps, Ryanair, Paddy Power, Close Brothers, Rosconn Group, and Tattersalls for their valued partnership. With St Patrick’s Thursday now in full swing, excitement continues to build towards the highlight of the week, the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, which takes centre stage tomorrow in front of a sell-out crowd. Enjoy your day at Cheltenham – the pinnacle of Jump racing. We look forward to welcoming you back to this iconic sporting venue again soon.

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RACE 1

RACE 3 RACES 2&5

RACE 7

RACES 4&6

COURSE MAP NEW COURSE RACE STARTS Race 1 - 1:20pm The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (2m 179yds) Race 2 - 2:00pm The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Registered as The Golden Miller) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (2m 4f 127yds) Race 3 - 2:40pm The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Registered as The David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle) (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4f 56yds) Race 4 - 3:20pm The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 7f 213yds) Race 5 - 4:00pm The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Registered as the Festival Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4f 127yds)

Race 6 - 4:40pm The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 7f 213yds) Race 7 - 5:20pm The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) (3m 2f 70yds) Cheltenham Racecourse has 75 acres (30 hectares) of racing surface with five different tracks – a Chase and Hurdle course on the Old and New Courses and the Glenfarclas Cross Country Course. A team of 10 Groundstaff look after the track day to day and on raceday the team increases to 50, and 100 at The Festival.

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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 78&79 CHAIRMAN HANDICAPPER Martin St Quinton James Norris COMMITTEE EQUINE WELFARE & John Inverdale INTEGRITY OFFICERS Max McNeill Alec Dent Martin Pope Lisa Cook David Redvers Will Seely Margaret Arthur Suzanne Feltham Zara Tindall Helena Warbrick Michael Wainwright Richard Painter CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Vince McKevitt Guy Lavender Steve Fox HEAD OF RACING Andrea Kelly & CLERK OF THE COURSE Christopher Maiden Jon Pullin Martin Knight ASSISTANT CLERKS OF THE COURSE Mel Baker Jason Loosemore & Harry Phipps Jeremy Willis REGIONAL HEAD OF Jane Southam OPERATIONS Joanna Vickers Gemma Steve Michael Turner HEAD OF FINANCE Clive Jefferies Hak Virk Christine Hannaford COMMUNICATIONS MEDICAL OFFICERS MANAGER – WEST Lee Humphreys SRMO Megan Furse Jon Mutimer PARTNERSHIPS Jemma Rooker ACCOUNT MANAGER Rob Orme Hannah Duff Rick Brown HEAD OF COMMERCIAL CROWD DOCTORS Craig Staddon Angus McMyn CAMPAIGN MARKETING MANAGER Anna Keitley Luke Wall MEDICAL ASSISTANT CO-ORDINATOR GENERAL MANAGER Kevin Dickens Andre Klein VETERINARY SURGEONS HEAD GROUNDSPERSON Liam Kearns SRVS Alastair King Ian Camm GENERAL MANAGER, Andrew Harrison JOCKEY CLUB CATERING Henry Tremaine Matthew Davies Vittorio Caramello TOTE MANAGER John Campbell Paul Ritchie Tom Campbell STEWARDS Scott Milne Shaun Parker FARRIERS (Chief Steward) David Hall Caroline Robinson Alex Hall (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Mike Cooper Daniel Andrews VETERINARY OFFICERS Margaret Groves Graham Potts Thomas Evetts Kate Maxwell Kate Smith Alice Brown Guy Upton Sally Taylor STARTERS Jessica Rainbow Robert Supple COMMENTATORS James Stenning David Fitzgerald William Jordan Mark Johnson Sophia Upton BETTING RING MANAGERS JUDGES Andy Collins Nick Bostock Neil Pateman David Hicks Malcolm Hart CLERKS OF THE SCALES Robert Cuthbert Grant Newman Chris Hill Macauley Chapman

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1 BOB OLINGER (IRE) (75)

10 11-10

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Zenaide (IRE)

J Rachael Blackmore E Headgear T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Kenneth Parkhill S Sponsor

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TFRHHHII BHA158 FORM 1122 - 22 C D

TIMEFORMVIEW MostkepttohurdlessincewinningtheTurnershere3yearsago,pickingupacoupleof Grade2slastseason,includinghere(20f).Runner-upbothstartsthisterm,thoughshapedasifthistripisabit ofastretchforhimwhen6lengthsbehindHomeByTheLeeinChristmasHurdleatLeopardstown. Dec24 Leo Nov24 Nav Apr24 Ain

23f 20f 20f

Hdl Hdl Hdl

yield yield soft

2/8 2/8 2/8

Home By The Lee (IRE) 6l Home By The Lee (IRE) 3 1/2l Impaire Et Passe (FR) nose

1. FORM

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

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MARTIN ST.QUINTON CHAIRMAN

MAX MCNEILL

JOHN INVERDALE

ZARA TINDALL

MARTIN POPE

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MARGARET ARTHUR

Fancy something away from Cheltenham today? HEXHAM Race 1 1.05 2m 48y 1 C’Mon So (IRE) 11-5 2 Colonel Jack (GB) 11-5 3 Countryman Joe (IRE) 11-5 4 McElhattan (IRE) 11-5 5 Melbourne Ghost (IRE) 11-5 6 Millford Hill (IRE) 11-5 7 Mister R (GB) 11-5 8 Prince Phil (GB) 11-5 9 Valtteri Its James (IRE) 11-5 10 Biglesisback (GB) 10-12 11 Dancing Diana (GB) 10-12 12 Strathcatcha (GB) 10-12 13 Bowling Shane (IRE) 10-9 Race 2 1.42 2m 48y 1 My My My Delilah (GB) 11-12 2 Upthereforthinking (IRE) 11-9 3 Ellistrin Bay (GB) 11-8 4 Knockeranna Rose (IRE) 11-7 5 Junkyard Dog (IRE) 11-1 6 Rock N Roll Champ (IRE) 10-8 7 Gold Ring (GB) 10-7 8 Bray Dale (GB) 10-7 9 Blended Stealth (GB) 10-6

Race 3 2.22 2m 4f 15y 1 Baptism of Fire (IRE) 12-0 2 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) 12-0 3 King of Cong (IRE) 11-9 4 Park Rules (IRE) 11-4 5 Quickasican (IRE) 11-4 6 Didntgotwenty (IRE) 10-12 7 Reliance Kid (FR) 10-11 8 Stowaway John (IRE) 10-10 9 Rightbackatyou (IRE) 10-10 10 Lewa House (GB) 10-8 11 Cave Hill (GB) 10-7 12 Kingston Rock (IRE) 10-3 Race 4 3.02 3m 7f 199y 1 De Legislator (IRE) 12-0 2 Breeze of Wind (IRE) 11-10 3 President Scottie (IRE) 11-9 4 Planned Paradise (IRE) 11-6 5 Shighness (GB) 11-2 6 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE) 10-2 7 Don Brocco (GB) 10-2

Race 5 3.42 2m 4f 28y 1 Micks Jet (IRE) 12-0 2 Kelvin Forlonge (FR) 11-13 3 Milan Park (IRE) 11-10 4 Rock Hurley (FR) 11-9 5 Gardener (FR) 11-5 6 Mornington Beach (IRE) 11-4 7 Redeeming Love (IRE) 11-3 8 Berwick Law (FR) 11-2 Race 6 4.22 3m 41y 1 Always Busy (IRE) 12-0 2 Express Surprise (IRE) 12-0 3 Court At Slip (IRE) 11-7 4 Streamsforth Lad (IRE) 11-3 5 Raceview Road (IRE) 11-2 6 Swallows Song (GB) 10-13 7 Ballydangan (IRE) 10-3 8 Eveque (FR) 10-3 9 Gibberwell (IRE) 10-3 10 West Lawn (GB) 10-2 11 Ex S’Elance (FR) 10-2 Race 7 5.00 2m 7f 63y 1 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 12-0 2 Colonial Empire (GB) 11-13 3 Another High Five (IRE) 11-12 4 Better Be Definite (GB) 11-4 5 Pure Sirloin (IRE) 10-13 6 Do Ye Wanna (IRE) 10-3 7 Community Rebel (IRE) 10-2

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RACE ONE

THE RYANAIR

MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (REGISTERED AS THE DAWN RUN MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE) RACE DESCRIPTION Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season. This race has also been allocated Grade 2 status which makes it a high-class contest and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch contenders lining up. This year, the penalty structure has been removed and as such, all will be allocated an initial weight of 11st 4lb, with Charme de Faust, Manganese and Mille Et Une Vies allocated 10st 8lb as the only four-year-olds. KEY TRENDS All 10 winners were aged 5 or 6

7 of the 10 winners were trained in Ireland

6 of the 10 winners returned had run at least 4 times over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

AIR OF ENTITLEMENT

The biggest field in the race’s history lined up 12 months ago and it was Rachael Blackmore and Air Of Entitlement who came out on top after a fantastic staying performance. Sixandahalf was well supported before the race and look for all the world as though she was going to win by any amount she wanted. Jumping the last she was three lengths clear but Air Of Entitlement had other ideas, finding plenty up the run in to collar the favourite in the final strides, giving Henry de Bromhead a dream start to day three.

GRADE 2 Run over two miles, 179 yards. 8 hurdles to be jumped.

£59,083 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£105,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 7 years. TRAINER JOCKEY Willie Mullins Paul Townend 5 winners 1 winner Today Willie saddles Today Paul rides Bambino Fever, Blue Velvet, Bambino Fever Diamond du Berlais, Future Prospect, Place de La Nation & Charme de Faust YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

Air Of Entitlement

AGE WEIGHT SP 6

11-4

16/1

TRAINER

H de Bromhead (Ire) 23

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS)

2024

Golden Ace

11-2

10/1

J Scott

1st Taunton Mares’ Novice Hurdle (37)

2023

1121

You Wear It Well

11-7

16/1

J Snowden

1st Sandown Mares’ Novice Hurdle (28)

2022

1111

Love Envoi

11-7

15/2

H Fry

1st Sandown Mares’ Novice Hurdle (28)

2021

13113

Telmesomethinggirl

11-2

5/1

H de Bromhead (Ire) 15

3rd Leopardstown Mares’ H’Cap Hurdle (39)

2020

433

Concertista

11-2

9/2

W Mullins (Ire)

3rd Leopardstown Mares’ H’Cap Hurdle (39)

2019

Eglantine du Seuil

11-2

50/1

W Mullins (ire)

3rd Listowel Novice Hurdle (180)

2018

Laurina

11-7

4/7F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Fairyhouse Novice Hurdle (47)

2017

1111

Let’s Dance

11-7

11/8F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Leopardstown Novice Hurdle (46)

2016

Limini

11-7

8/11F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Fairyhouse Novice Hurdle (47)

1st Down Royal Maiden Hurdle (77)

THERYANAIRMARES’NOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS1)(Grade2) (RegisteredasTHEDAWNRUNMARES’NOVICES’HURDLE)(GBBRACE)

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1.20

for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ª Total prize fund £105000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £45192, 2nd £18627, 3rd £9314, 4th £4662, 5th £2331, 6th £1166, 7th £578, 8th £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Owner

Breeder

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FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs BAMBINO FEVER, BLUE VELVET, DIAMOND DU BERLAIS, FUTURE PROSPECT, PLACE DE LA NATION & CHARME DE FAUST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs BAMBINO FEVER, BLUE VELVET, DIAMOND DU BERLAIS, FUTURE PROSPECT, PLACE DE LA NATION & CHARME DE FAUST Fancy That: H De Bromhead won this race in 2021 and 2025. The stable runs ECHOING SILENCE & FULL OF LIFE today.

Equipment E

AL FONCE (FR) (72) B m Cokoriko (FR) - Al Gane (FR)

J Jordan Gainford T N. George & A. Zetterholm, France O M. K. Mariga B Emmanuel Clayeux

2 AMEN KATE (IRE) (82) B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Augusta Kate

TFRHIIII BHA120 FORM 2113 D

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler, successful twice on heavy at Lyon Parilly in

the autumn. Ran well under a penalty at Taunton over Christmas but this looks beyond her. Usual headgear removed. Dec25 Tnt Nov25 Lyp Oct25 Lyp

BAMBINO FEVER (IRE) (57) Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Midnight Way (IRE)

J Sean O’Keeﬀe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B John R. Hales

J James Bowen T Declan Queally, Ireland O Victorious Forever B Mr Michael Veale

TFRHHHHH BHA138 FORM 111-121 C

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of all 4 starts in bumpers, notably Champion Bumper

and Grade 1 at Punchestown. Beaten only by a race-ﬁt Oldschool Outlaw when clear second on hurdles debut and landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at Fairyhouse. Will leave that bare form well behind and looks the call.Tongue tie on. 14Jan Fai 18f Hdl yield 1 Cornelienne (IRE) 12l Dec25 Naa 16f Hdl sf-hv 2 Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) 1/2l Apr25 Pun 16f Stk yield 1/6 Switch From Diesel (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM U103-21

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who has made a promising start over

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 32-1122

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who was an impressive scorer on hurdles

debut at Listowel in September. Better form when runner-up twice in graded company since,latterly 5 lengths second in Future Champions Novice at Leopardstown.Has plenty of experience and could be in the mix if it becomes a stamina test. Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 2 Skylight Hustle (IRE) 5l Oct25 Dow 16f Hdl gd-yd 2/9 Full of Life (FR) 11/4l 1 Sep25 Lis 16f Hdl yield 1 Run For Mahler (IRE) 5 /2l

J Sam Ewing T Peter Fahey, Ireland O Mr Paul D. Leech B Mr F. Whelan

4l 31/2l 11l

hurdles, beneﬁting from both a more ﬂuent round of jumping and the step up in trip as she landed the odds at Punchestown (19f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. More to come (will be a stayer) but down the pecking order for the stable here. 26Jan Pun 19f Hdl heavy 1 Torpille Dagrostis (FR) 13/4l Dec25 Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 2 Espresso Milan (IRE) 11/2l Mar25 Naa 16f Stk soft 3 Switch From Diesel (IRE) 71/2l

6 CHOSEN COMRADE (IRE) (91) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Timetostowaway (IRE) 5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 1-114

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and seemed unsuited by the steady pace

as she met with defeat for the ﬁrst time in 19f Listed mares novice hurdle at Punchestown 3 months ago. Had looked potentially useful at Limerick and remains one to be positive about,although this is surely too tough at this stage. Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl sf-hv 4/6 Echoing Silence (IRE) 11l Oct25 Lim 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Aruntothequeen (IRE) 4l May25 Tip 18f Stk gd-yd 1 Katie’s Melody (IRE) 21/4l

DIAMOND DU BERLAIS (FR) (36)

B m Zarak (FR) - Crystal du Berlais (FR)

St Irene (IRE) Liberty Fly (FR) Lenza Conti (FR)

fairly useful bumper form as she made her ﬁrst completed start at Listed level a winning one at Thurles (2m) before Christmas. This demands another jolt of improvement but she can go on again. Dec25 Thu 16f Hdl yield 1/9 Korinthia (IRE) 21/4l Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl sf-hv T/6 Echoing Silence (IRE) Oct25 Gal 16f Hdl gd-yd 1 Rainbow Connection (IRE) 81/2l

CARRIGMOORNASPRUCE (IRE) (75)

Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - Carrigmoorna Holly (IRE)

good 3/6 1 1

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 4-431T1

J P. Townend E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O O’Connell Morgan Syndicate B Geoffrey Thompson

4 BLUE VELVET (IRE) (45) B m Blue Bresil (FR) - High Beneﬁt (IRE)

16f Hdl 19f Hdl 17f Hdl

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable and straightforward mare who tapped into her

J Jack Kennedy T Thomas Cooper, Ireland O Ciaran John Mooney/John Francis Ryan B Mr Kevin Doyle

2m 179y

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 54-P301

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of tries without success in France but fetched

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr P. Davies B Haras Du Berlais & Ballanties Racing

€160,000 in July and made no mistake starting out for top yard at Ludlow (21f) last month, coming clear with plenty in hand. Could do better and has place claims down in trip. 4Feb Lud 21f Hdl soft 1/12 Afancy Getaway (IRE) 43/4l May25 Aut 20f HcpH soft 8 Djin’s (FR) 18l May25 Aut 18f Hdl soft 3/10 Miss Wood (FR) 51/4l

ECHOING SILENCE (IRE) (91)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Taipers (IRE) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B Exors of the Late G. Rothwell

9 FULL OF LIFE (FR) (132) B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Fulleren (FR)

10 FUTURE PROSPECT (IRE) (62) B m Order of St George (IRE) - Mhuire Na Gale (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 1/51-11

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed the promise of her debut when landing

12-runner bumper a year ago and made it 2 from 2 over obstacles in Listed company at Punchestown in December. Looks ready and able for a higher grade. Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl sf-hv 1/6 Switch From Diesel (IRE) 23/4l Nov25 Crk 20f Hdl yield 1 Divaboriva (IRE) 6l Mar25 Dow 16f Stk good 1 Kenisa Sport (FR) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 3P-1421 D

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the odds at Tramore last summer and back from a

spell chasing in the autumn, she caused a bit of a surprise in 9-runner Grade 3 at Down Royal by 1 1/4 lengths from Carrigmoornaspruce,holding on gamely. Oct25 Dow 16f Hdl Oct25 Fai 16f Ch Sep25 Kil 20f Ch

B m Jack Hobbs - Miss Milborne

J Paul O’Brien T Harry Derham, Newbury O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jackie B Barrow Hill S Olive Print & Graphics

12 KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) (33) Gr m Kingston Hill - Competitive Affair (IRE) J Jack Tudor T David Pipe, Wellington O The Kingstonians B Jimmy Lawler S W & S Recycling

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1/153-61

B m Le Havre (IRE) - Montebella (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 110-141

successful hurdles debut/return at Newbury. Showed similar form when fourth of 9 in Listed event at Haydock the following month and cemented excellent start over hurdles for latest win back in a novice at Warwick (19f). 23Jan War 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/16 Betty’s Daisy 1l Dec25 Hay 18f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Supreme Malinas (IRE) 3l Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 St Irene (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 113-131 D

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well in bumpers last season and it’s been a similar

B m Masked Marvel - Tisati’s (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 22-112 BF

15 OLDSCHOOL OUTLAW (IRE) (37) J Mark Walsh T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Ms M. McKenna S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 101

switching to Paul Nolan after a successful hurdles debut at Fontainebleau in October.Open to improvement but this is surely a bridge too far at this stage. Oct25 Fon 17f Hdl Sep25 Lon 12f Stk Aug25 Vil 17f Stk

1 Forest Crown (FR) 13/13 Louisa Banbou (FR) 1 La Casita (FR)

6l 25l 8l

TFRHHHHI BHA138 FORM 320-111

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Listed bumper winner who had race ﬁtness on her side

when seeing off Bambino Fever on hurdles debut at Naas in December, the pair clear. Maintained unbeaten record for this yard with a strong-travelling performance in Grade 3 Solerina 5 weeks ago and demands plenty of respect. 3Feb Fai 18f Hdl sf-hv 1/6 Place de La Nation (FR) 9l Dec25 Naa 16f Hdl sf-hv 1 Bambino Fever (IRE) 1/2l Nov25 Nav 16f Stk heavy 1/9 Royal Hillsborough (IRE) 61/2l

16 PLACE DE LA NATION (FR) (37) B m Masked Marvel - Liberalis (FR)

ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles, latterly in Listed company at Newbury in November. Cemented excellent start when second to a more-experienced rival in Warﬁeld Mares’Hurdle at Ascot and could be more to come if keeping errors down. 1 17Jan Asc 15f Hdl soft 2/4 Ooh Betty (IRE) /2l Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/9 Charisma Cat 31/2l 3 Oct25 Utt 15f Hdl good 1/11 Dream Shadow (IRE) /4l

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Met with defeat just once in France (in Grade 1 bumper),

J Conor Stone-Walsh E Hood T Paul Nolan, Ireland O Corn Partnership B Mrs A. Fernandes-Thireau & Mrs M. Drion

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myztique (IRE)

story over hurdles,no match for Old Park Star here before taking 19f Warwick Grade 2 (beat White Noise 3/4 length) last month. Open to further improvement, and worth her place at this level (cheekpieces could well sharpen her up). 3 7Feb War 19f Hdl heavy 1/9 White Noise (IRE) /4l Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Old Park Star (IRE) 15l Nov25 Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Kripticjim (FR) 7l

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in bumpers and looked good prospect when winning

J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Spurrier, Slemeck, Henriques & Co B Franklin Finance & S. Vidal & E. Ribard S BetVictor

14 LOUVE D’IRLANDE (FR) (159)

ﬁrmly back on track with a taking hurdling debut success after 8 months off at Naas (2m) 2 months ago, asserting on the long run-in. Task is to build on that now. 9Jan Naa 16f Hdl yield 1 Newbrook Diamond (IRE) 91/2l Apr25 Pun 16f Stk yield 6/12 Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE) 16l Apr25 Fai 16f Stk gd-yd 3/8 Switch From Diesel (IRE) 6l

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-bumper winner who had a bit in hand when making a

E Cheek Pieces

13 LA CONQUIERE (FR) (54)

Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE) 11/4l Relieved of Duties (IRE) 11/2l Ocean of Mercy (IRE) 14l

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t go on in bumpers after a win but got her career

J Harry Cobden E Hood T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs.John Magnier/Bronsan Racing B Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables

11 JACKIE HOBBS (GB) (48)

gd-yd 1/9 yield 2 yield 4

J Danny Gilligan T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B S.A.S. Ecurie X & Mr Yannick Fouin

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 325-112

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Not beaten far when 200/1 for the Triumph last year and

started this season with 2 wins in thin races.Jumped well but readily outpaced by Oldschool Outlaw in the Solerina at Fairyhouse last month and hard to see her turning that form around. 3Feb Fai 18f Hdl sf-hv 2/6 Oldschool Outlaw (IRE) 9l 1Jan Fai 16f Hdl yield 1 Shesakindofmagic (IRE) 51/2l Nov25 Thu 22f Hdl yd-sf 1 Divaboriva (IRE) 11/2l

FIRST RACE

J M. P. O’Connor T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr Roger Kissane B Suc. Magalen Bryant

17 SCAVENGERS REIGN (IRE) (35) B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hasiteasy (IRE) J Sam Twiston-Davies T James Owen, Newmarket O Mrs C. H. N. Chamberlain B M. Sheehy S Hydrocut Limited

18 ST IRENE (IRE) (72) Gr m Malinas (GER) - Seren Gris

on Boxing Day. Shaped quite well in a handicap at Doncaster last month but this is a very tall order. 5Feb Don 19f HcpH soft Dec25 Wet 19f Hdl soft Nov25 Don 19f Hdl soft

J Jack Quinlan T Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn O The Saints B Rbr Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud S SBZ Corporation Limited

19 WHITE NOISE (IRE) (33) Br m Kingston Hill - Sounds Poetic (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA110 FORM 3-2r313 BF

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Justiﬁed heavy support against her own sex at Wetherby

B f Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Charmeuse (IRE)

J Danny Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B S.A.R.L. Haras De Saint Faust et al

21 MANGANESE (FR) (47) B f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Buttercup (FR) J David Bass T Max Comley, Sutton Veny O S W Racing B Haras de Tonnencourt

22 MILLE ET UNE VIES (FR) (299) Gr f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Avacapa (FR)

71/2l 41/4l 41/4l

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 630-211

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of a Southwell bumper on her debut for Ben

Brookhouse. Built on hurdling debut second for new yard with an impressive success in 7-runner novice hurdle at Wincanton and took step up to Listed class in her stride when following up at Taunton.Lots more needed. 21/2l Dec25 Tnt 16f Hdl good 1/6 Lady Tadita Nov25 Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/7 Border Gem 13l 21/4l Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/13 Jackie Hobbs

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 23-1112

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in a ﬁrst-time tongue strap in

J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham O Mr J. Perriss B John & Jimmy Lawler S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

20 CHARME DE FAUST (FR) (42)

3/6 I Am The Moon 1/14 Rosie Baloo 3/8 Madame Luna

8-runner 2m handicap at Newbury in December. Had her winning run ended but lost very little in defeat (short of room brieﬂy) behind Kingston Queen in Grade 2 at Warwick last month and there could be more to come. 7Feb War 19f Hdl heavy 2/9 Kingston Queen (IRE) 3/4l 5l Dec25 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Graecia (IRE) Nov25 Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Looking As You Are 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 21

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 18 in newcomers hurdle at Auteuil for Gabriel

Leenders and acquired by leading connections, she looked a useful prospect when hammering 11 rivals at Thurles (2m) in January.Expected to leave bare form of that well behind. 29Jan Thu 15f Hdl Sep25 Aut 18f Hdl

heavy 1 2

Dawn Coming (IRE) Maskina (FR)

9l 91/2l

TFRHHHII BHA125 FORM 1111 D

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who is unbeaten in 3 juvenile

hurdles for Max Comley, including defeating Manlaga in a ﬁllies Listed event at Doncaster in January.Well-bred mare who will stay further when required. 24Jan Don 16f Hdl Dec25 Cat 15f Hdl Nov25 Lei 15f Hdl

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs Johnny de la Hey B Thierry Cypres S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

soft 1/5 gd-sf 1/9 soft 1/5

Manlaga (IRE) Keyboard (IRE) Trad Jazz

3 /4l 61/2l 3 1 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 32-2

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles, placed all 3 starts

at Auteuil,best effort when 8 lengths second of 10 to Olga de Kiev in Group 3 Prix Sagan when last seen in May. Has left Francois Nicolle and joined very powerful British stable. May25 Aut 17f Hdl soft 2 Olga de Kiev (FR) 16l 2 Delmegan (FR) nk Apr25 Aut 15f Hdl 3 Delmegan (FR) 101/2l Mar25 Aut 15f Hdl -

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2025: AIR OF ENTITLEMENT (IRE) 6 11 4 Rachael Blackmore 16-1 (Henry de Bromhead) 23 ran Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Bambino Fever (IRE), 10-3 Oldschool Outlaw (IRE), 16-1 Carrigmoornaspruce (IRE), 18-1 Place de La Nation (FR), 20-1 Echoing Silence (IRE), La Conquiere (FR), 28-1 Kingston Queen (IRE), 33-1 Future Prospect (IRE), Charme de Faust (FR), 40-1 Amen Kate (IRE), Mille Et Une Vies (FR), 50-1 Full of Life (FR), Manganese (FR), 66-1 Blue Velvet (IRE), Diamond du Berlais (FR), 80-1 Jackie Hobbs (GB), White Noise (IRE), 150-1 Chosen Comrade (IRE), Louve d’Irlande (FR), St Irene (IRE), 200-1 Scavengers Reign (IRE), 300-1 Al Fonce (FR) Last year’s Champion Bumper heroine BAMBINO FEVER wasn’t troubled when landing very short odds at Fairyhouse and with more improvement to come she ticks plenty of boxes. Oldschool Outlaw is the only horse to have beaten her and looks the biggest danger bidding to go 3-3 over hurdles. Kingston Queen PLAY SMARTER was sent off favourite when third to Old Park Star here in December and stamped her class when taking a Grade 2 at Warwick subsequently. She could be in the mix in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BAMBINO FEVER (IRE) 2.OLDSCHOOL OUTLAW (IRE) 3.KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE)

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RACE TWO

THE JACK RICHARDS

NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (REGISTERED AS THE GOLDEN MILLER) RACE DESCRIPTION The Novice Handicap Chase was originally ﬁrst staged in 2005 but as it’s quality rose, so did the upper ceiling, which in 2018 increased from 140 to 145 however when the race returned in 2025 the upper ceiling was removed altogether. In 2019, subsequent Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard won the race. The race itself works like any handicap of this nature, see how Gold Dancer, rated 152, carries 11st 12lb, compared to Sixmilebridge, rated 150, carrying 11st 10lb.

KEY TRENDS 13 of the last 17 winners were aged 6 or 7

The past 3 winners were rated 143+

14 of the past 17 winners were 1st or 2nd last time out

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

CALDWELL POTTER

Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden teamed up to land the extremely competitive Novice Handicap Chase. A big money purchase, Caldwell Potter hadn’t hit the heights he had hinted at over hurdles but went a good way to putting things right when showing plenty of class to land the contest by an impressive six-and-a-half-lengths. He jumped excellently from the front and didn’t see another rival, proving himself a league above the opposition.

GRADE 2 LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped.

£64,300 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£125,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. JOCKEY Harry Cobden 1 winner Today Harry rides Regent’s Stroll

ROLL OF HONOUR 2012-2025

TRAINER Paul Nicholls 1 Winner Today Paul saddles Regent’s Stroll YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

132

Caldwell Potter

AGE WEIGHT SP 7

11-4

7/1

TRAINER P Nicholls

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 19

2020

3122

Imperial Aura

11-5

4/1F

K Bailey

2nd Timeform Novice H’cap Chase (45)

2019

212

A Plus Tard

11-7

5/1F

H de Bromhead (Ire) 20

2nd Punchestown Grade 3 Novice Chase (58)

2018

3121

Mister Whitaker

11-2

13/2

M Channon

1st Timeform Novice H’cap Chase (45)

2017

162

Tully East

11-8

8/1

A Fleming (Ire)

2nd Flyingbold Novice Chase (23)

2016

U62F

Ballyalton

11-10

12/1

I Williams

F Reynolds Town Grade 2 Novice Chase (24)

2015

323

Irish Cavalier

11-7

11/1

R Curtis

3rd Timeform Novice H’cap Chase (45)

2014

32121

Present View

11-7

8/1

J Snowden

1st Kempton H’cap Chase (17)

2013

2F17

Rajdhani Express

11-12

16/1

N Henderson

7th Timeform Novice H’cap Chase (45)

2012

1112111 Hunt Ball

12-0

13/2F

K Burke

1st Kempton Novice Chase (17)

2nd Windsor Grade 2 Novice Chase (55)

THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE)

- SECONDRACE -

2.00

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £49100, 2nd £24550, 3rd £12275, 4th £6138, 5th £3063, 6th £1538, 7th £763, 8th £388. (Penalty Value £64300) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs DR EGGMAN, GOLD DANCER, KING ALEXANDER, KISS WILL & WHERE’S MY JET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs DR EGGMAN, GOLD DANCER, KING ALEXANDER, KISS WILL & WHERE’S MY JET Longest Traveller: STENCIL trained by N George & A Zetterholm, France.

GOLD DANCER (FR) (32) B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 111224

7 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in Grade 3 at Tipperary in October over

J Anna McGuinness (7) E Tongue Strap T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B SCEA De Maulepaire & M.C. De Saint Seine

2 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (40) B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE)

SLADE STEEL (IRE) (54)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Mariet

TFRHHHHI BHA150 FORM 1D0-111 CD

TFRHHHII BHA146 FORM 322-2B2 C BF

OL MAN DINGLE (IRE) (102) B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Curragh Na Gold (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 212-312 BF

KING ALEXANDER (IRE) (26) J Danny Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John I Neocleous B Mr J. Finlay

7 WINGMEN (IRE) (70) B g Kayf Tara - Raise You Five (IRE) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Bective Stud B Cathal Ennis S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

when easily winning a match at Wincanton in December. Again hooded but failed to go on as expected when a free-going second of 5 in C&D novice following month. Jumps well and remains with potential if becoming more tractable. 1Jan Chl 20f Ch good 2/5 Miami Magic (IRE) 4l Dec25 Wcn 20f Ch soft 1/2 Jeriko du Reponet (FR) 41/4l 1 Nov25 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 3/6 Wendigo (FR) 6 /4l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 145-115

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a useful hurdler last term and took it up

J Ricky Doyle E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Eoin Griffin, Ireland O Dunglen Racing Syndicate B Eamonn Byrne

B g Mount Nelson - Pale Face (IRE)

has shown smart form over fences despite failing to win, fading late when runner-up for the fourth time in 3m Navan novice in January. Could still do better though now going into handicap company reverted in trip. 17Jan Nav 24f Ch sf-hv 2 Joystick (FR) 21/2l Dec25 Pun 23f Ch yd-sf B Argento Boy (IRE) Dec25 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 2 Predators Gold (FR) 11/2l

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who built on his chasing debut promise

J Harry Cobden E Hood T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Hogarth & Vogt B Mrs Rita Kent S Morson Group

this term,completing a hat-trick in 4-runner Scilly Isles at Sandown in January having earlier won at Ayr and over C&D. Has more to offer on his handicap debut and a likely player. 31Jan San 20f Ch soft 1/4 Kala Conti (FR) 5l Dec25 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 1/3 Califet En Vol (IRE) 13l Nov25 Ayr 20f Ch soft 1/3 Derryhassen Paddy (IRE) 41/4l

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW 2024 Supreme Hurdle victor.Quite lightly raced since but

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe E Tongue Strap T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Pollards Stables

4 REGENT’S STROLL (IRE) (70) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pretty Puttens (IRE)

this trip. Found Grade 1 company too hot next two runs but not discredited when last of 4 in Grade 2 at Navan (3m) last month, fading from last and not knocked about.No forlorn hope dropping back in trip.One of 5 for Willie Mullins. 8Feb Nav 24f Ch heavy 4/4 Oscars Brother (IRE) 12l Dec25 Lim 21f Ch sf-hv 2 Final Demand (IRE) 8l Nov25 Fai 20f Ch yd-sf 2/6 Romeo Coolio 8l

7 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who has looked a smart recruit to chasing

J Kielan Woods E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O The Megsons B Miss Barbara Hanna S BresBet

due to rail movement

Equipment E

2m 4f 127y + 56y

another notch over fences when bagging Galway maiden and Cork Grade 3.Came in a well-held ﬁfth in Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse when last seen in November though.More needed on his ﬁrst go in handicaps with cheekpieces added. Nov25 Fai 20f Ch yd-sf 5/6 Romeo Coolio 31l Nov25 Crk 20f Ch gd-yd 1/5 You Oughta Know (IRE) 23/4l 1 Oct25 Gal 18f Ch yield 1 Will The Wise (IRE) /2l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 003-231

11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW A useful and versatile winning hurdler who has made a

positive start in this sphere, comfortably landing the odds in 2m3f novice at Gowran last month. Likely capable of better on his ﬁrst go in a handicap chase and shouldn’t be underestimated. 14Feb Gow 19f Ch heavy 1 Yoradreamer 3l 22Jan Gow 20f Ch heavy 3 C’Est Ta Chance (FR) nose Dec25 Naa 20f Ch heavy 2 Prends Garde A Toi (FR) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 206-232

11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since his debut over hurdles but he’s shown very

useful form in a trio of runs sent chasing this term, runner-up for the second time in 2m5f novice at Fairyhouse in January. A likely player now venturing into handicaps for the ﬁrst time on a lenient-looking mark. 1Jan Fai 21f Ch yield 2 Kaid d’Authie (FR) 10l Dec25 Nav 20f Ch sf-hv 3 Predators Gold (FR) 11l Nov25 Nav 20f Ch heavy 2 Final Demand (IRE) 13l

KISS WILL (FR) (25) B or Ro g Tunis (POL) - Vita Will (FR) J J. J. Slevin T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O H. O. S. Syndicate B S.A.S. Elevage Michel Rivaillon

9 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (53) Br g Doyen (IRE) - Sea Rocket (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM 101-322 BF

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3m winner over hurdles who has progressed with

each of his 3 runs over fences this season. Pulled clear of rest when second of 7 in novice at Punchestown (2m7f) last month. Can do better still now going handicapping.Another of the Mullins quintet. 15Feb Pun 22f Ch heavy 2 Soldier In Milan (IRE) 11/2l Dec25 Leo 21f Ch yield 2 Koktail Divin (FR) 21l Nov25 Fai 20f Ch heavy 3 Flicker of Hope (FR) 4l

TFRHHIII BHA140 FORM 22P-126 D

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Quick to get off the mark sent chasing this term,easily taking

J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham O Youneverknow B Mr Dean Sinnott S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

10 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (47) B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE)

3m handicap at Doncaster in November.Beaten in a match there next time though and failed to convince with his jumping when last of 6 in 3m Grade 2 at Windsor in January.Has since undergone breathing surgery (also tongue tied). 18Jan Wdr 24f Ch soft 6/6 Salver (FR) 27l 1 Dec25 Don 23f Ch gd-sf 2/2 Gamesters Guy /2l Nov25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 Hurricane Bay 13l

TFRHHHHH BHA140 FORM 12-1F11 CD

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner was quick to switch to fences and he’s

11 MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) (33) B g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu J Ben Jones T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Maurice Day S Fitzdares

12 INTENSE APPROACH (GB) (12) Ch g Jack Hobbs - Intense Tango

looked an exciting prospect, going 3-4 (might be unbeaten but for last-fence fall here) in Timeform Novices’Handicap over C&D in January,getting up late having conceded ﬁrst run.That form has worked out very well so big shout. 24Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/9 Quebecois (FR) nose Dec25 Don 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Go West (IRE) nose Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft F/6 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 113-116

6 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler last season (won 3 times) and continued

his improvement switched to fences when scoring (around 2m) at Wetherby and Ayr either side of Christmas. Found Game Spirit Chase at Newbury too tough last month but the sort to bounce back reverted to handicap company. 7Feb Nby 16f Ch heavy 6/6 Lulamba (FR) 51l 13Jan Ayr 16f Ch heavy 1/5 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 13/4l Nov25 Wet 15f HcpC soft 1/5 Push The Button (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM P0-15U5 C D

7 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3m winning hurdler. Made a winning start over

J Alex Harvey (3) E Cheek Pieces T John McConnell, Ireland O Ms Caroline Ahearn B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

13 STENCIL (GB) (44) B g Masar (IRE) - Fullofwonder

fences at Galway (22.5f) in August but disappointed here in October and came in a well-beaten last of 5 in Grade 3 at Navan last month. Cheekpieces are reached for now and he has plenty to prove. 28Feb Nav 16f Ch heavy 5/5 Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) 47l 1Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf U/6 Go West (IRE) Oct25 Chl 25f Ch good 5/7 Leave of Absence (FR) 21l

TFRHHHHI BHA139 FORM 620-521

5 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning 2m French hurdler and he has made a

J Jonathan Burke E Hood T N. George & A. Zetterholm, France O Mr John P. McManus B Eminent Kind Ltd

14 WESTERN KNIGHT (IRE) (26) B g Westerner - Milford Maggie (IRE)

bright start in this sphere,runner-up at Ascot before easily going one better in 2m novice at Chepstow in January.Well in the mix with more still to come on his ﬁrst go over this trip. 27Jan Chp 16f Ch soft 1/5 Juby Ball (FR) 61/2l Dec25 Asc 16f HcpC soft 2/4 Vanderpoel (IRE) 7l Nov25 Chl 15f Ch soft 5/6 July Flower (FR) 14l

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM U0-4112

7 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Went off the boil over hurdles but progressing over

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Wychwood Partnership B Mr Noel O’Connor S Coral Racing Limited

15 OLD COWBOY (GB) (19) B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara View

J Non Runner T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham O Barry & Baroness Noakes B Glebe Farm Stud S KM Elite Products Ltd

16 THE BLUESMAN (FR) (26) B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR)

fences,landing novices at around this trip at Haydock and Doncaster before a very good second of 3 in Reynoldstown at Ascot (3m) 26 days ago. First go in a handicap and possibilities. 14Feb Asc 23f Ch gd-sf 2/3 The Jukebox Kid (IRE) 51/2l 23Jan Don 19f Ch soft 1/4 Kap Ouest (FR) 21/4l Dec25 Hay 21f Ch gd-sf 1/3 Maximilian (GER) nk

TFRIIIII BHA135 FORM 32-31F3 D

10-9 TIMEFORM ORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

U N-R

21Feb Kmp 20f Ch gd-sf 3/4 10Jan Kmp 20f HcpC good F/5 Dec25 Nby 16f HcpC good 1/6

Jax Junior Lookaway (IRE) Pleasington (IRE)

7l 4l

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 1/13-121

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Paul Nicholls who is much

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith B Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr Vincent Leroy S Betano

improved over fences for his current yard, readily going 2-3 in handicap at Haydock over this trip last month.Up 8lb but capable of better still and one to consider. 14Feb Hay 19f HcpC soft 1/11 Western Zephyr (IRE) 31/2l Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Heeztheboy (IRE) 11/2l Dec25 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Bowenspark (IRE) 61/2l

SECOND RACE

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O The Steeple Chasers B Brian Kiely S geegeez.co.uk

17 WHERE’S MY JET (IRE) (39) B g Jet Away - Katsca (IRE) J Sean O’Keeﬀe T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Two Lucky Men Partnership B Ms Mary Tucker

18 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (19) B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM U40F06

10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdles winner who posted his best effort over

fences when sixth of 23 in 2m5f Leopardstown handicap last month,travelling strongly long way. Can do better but looks one of the outsiders of the Mullins quintet. 1Feb Leo 21f HcpC soft 6/23 Backmersackme (IRE) 10l Dec25 Leo 17f HcpC yield 10 Addragoole (IRE) 29l Dec25 Fai 16f Ch soft F Jacob’s Ladder (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM 2-F1243 C

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over fences here in November and ﬁne

J Rex Dingle E Tongue Strap T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Les Bleus Fonces B Mme Catherine Savare S geegeez.co.uk

19 DR EGGMAN (FR) (35) B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jahra (FR)

J John Shinnick (3) T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mrs S. Ricci B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair

20 BEN SOLO (IRE) (75) B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE) J Brian Hughes T Rebecca Curtis, Newport O Mr David McDermott B John Fallon S Express Contract Drying Ltd

efforts in defeat in the frame in good handicaps since,unlucky behind Jordans Cross back here in January and keeping on when third in another deep event at Kempton 3 weeks ago.One to consider. 21Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/13 Lookaway (IRE) 21/2l 24Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 4/9 Jordans Cross (IRE) 5l Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC soft 2/6 Guard The Moon 3l

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 120-033

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2m3f winning hurdler. Brought along steadily in

maidens in this sphere, third of 10 at Thurles 35 days ago. Has more to offer on his handicap debut for all he’ll be one of the longer-priced runners for Willie Mullins. 5Feb Thu 18f Ch soft 3 Salvator Mundi (FR) 33l 14Jan Fai 17f Ch yield 3 Port Joulain (FR) 12l Nov25 Fai 20f Ch heavy 8 Flicker of Hope (FR) 43l

TFRHHHII BHA127 FORM 20-512U BF

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for the switch to fences this term, making all

in 2m3f Chepstow handicap in November. Looked set to bag a second success there when unseated rider 3 out (in front) just after Christmas. That form has worked out well and he’s not dismissed having been kept fresh since. Dec25 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf U/7 Lunar Discovery 1 Dec25 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Just Over Land (FR) /2l Nov25 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 Petty Cash (IRE) 3l

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2025: CALDWELL POTTER (FR) 7 11 4 Harry Cobden 7-1 (Paul Nicholls) 19 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Jordans Cross (IRE), 9-1 Regent’s Stroll (IRE), Meetmebythesea (IRE), 11-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), Slade Steel (IRE), Stencil (GB), 14-1 The Bluesman (FR), 16-1 King Alexander (IRE), Wingmen (IRE), 22-1 Kiss Will (FR), 25-1 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 28-1 Gold Dancer (FR), 33-1 Ol Man Dingle (IRE), Western Knight (IRE), Dr Eggman (FR), Ben Solo (IRE), 40-1 Moon Rocket (IRE), 66-1 Intense Approach (GB), 100-1 Where’s My Jet (IRE) JORDANS CROSS earmarked himself for this ultra-competitive contest when a last-gasp winner of the Timeform Novices’ Handicap over C&D in January. That race has thrown up plenty of Cheltenham Festival winners and this highly progressive sort is fancied to become another. Gordon PLAY SMARTER Elliott’s handicap debutant Wingmen ﬁgures on a handy-looking mark and seems sure to be on the premises, while Sixmilebridge, Kdeux Saint Fray, Stencil, and Ben Solo all need factoring in too. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JORDANS CROSS (IRE) 2.WINGMEN (IRE) 3.SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE)

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RACE THREE

THE CLOSE BROTHERS

MARES’ HURDLE

(REGISTEREDASTHEDAVIDNICHOLSONMARES’HURDLE) RACE DESCRIPTION The Close Brothers Mares’

Hurdle race, now in its nineteenth year, has largely been dominated by Willie Mullins, largely thanks to the brilliant race mare Quevega who won the race six times. This Grade 1 hurdle race, run over two miles, four furlongs and 56 yards, is designed speciﬁcally for ﬁllies and mares. With no four-year-olds in today’s line-up, all of the runners are set to carry 11st 5lb.

KEY TRENDS 15 of the 18 winners were trained in Ireland

13 of the 18 winners won last time out

14 of the 18 winners were aged 5-7

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

LOSSIEMOUTH

Lossiemouth followed in the footsteps of Honeysuckle to become a dual winner of the Mares’ Hurdle. She was positioned in behind her stablemate Jade De Grugy by Paul Townend, with the rest of the ﬁeld stacked in behind. Rounding the home turn she could be picked out as the one travelling best and once given the go ahead from Townend, she picked up readily to score by an emphatic seven-and-a-half lengths.

GRADE 1 Run over two miles four furlongs & 56 yards. 10 hurdles to be jumped.

£70,337

Total prize fund of

£125,000

to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Willie Mullins 4 winners Today Willie saddles Jade De Grugy AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY Paul Townend 2 winners Today Paul rides Jade De Grugy

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

112F

Lossiemouth

11-5

4/6F

W Mullins (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 10

Fell Irish Champion Hurdle (37)

2024

Lossiemouth

11-5

8/13F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st International Hurdle (45)

2023

132

Honeysuckle

11-5

9/4JF

H de Bromhead (Ire)

2nd Irish Champion Hurdle (37)

2022

37PU1

Marie’s Rock

11-5

18/1

N Henderson

1st Warwick Mares Hurdle (31)

2021

331

Black Tears

11-5

11/1

D Foster (Ire)

1st Quevega Mares Hurdle (15)

2020

111

Honeysuckle

11-5

9/4

H de Bromhead (Ire)

1st Irish Champion Hurdle (38)

2019

Roksana

11-5

10/1

D Skelton

3rd Contenders Hurdle (38)

2018

Benie Des Dieux

11-5

9/2

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Opera Hat Chase (31)

2017

2212

Apple’s Jade

11-5

7/2

G Elliott (Ire)

2nd Punchestown Hurdle (20)

2016

111

Vroum Vroum Mag

11-5

4/6F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Ascot Mares Hurdle (52)

THECLOSEBROTHERSMARES’HURDLERACE(CLASS1) (RegisteredasTheDAVIDNICHOLSONMARES’HURDLE)(Grade1)(GBBRACE)

- THIRDRACE -

2.40

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ª Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £53800, 2nd £22175, 3rd £11088, 4th £5550, 5th £2775, 6th £1388, 7th £688. (Penalty Value £70337.50)

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs JADE DE GRUGY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs JADE DE GRUGY Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2018, 2024 & 2025. The stable runs JADE DE GRUGY today.

Equipment E

DREAM ON BABY (IRE) (47) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dreambaby (IRE) J Donagh Meyler T Emmet Mullins, Ireland O Seven Heads Group Syndicate B Gce Farm Ltd

2 FEET OF A DANCER (FR) (47) B m Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) J Sean O’Keeﬀe T Paul Nolan, Ireland O Cathy Byrne B Mr Frank McNulty

3 JADE DE GRUGY (FR) (53) B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Diane de Grugy (FR) J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr K. Alexander B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie

JETARA (IRE) (47) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jelan (IRE) J Sam Ewing T Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland O Mr G. McGrath B Gerard M. McGrath

TFRHHHII BHA141 FORM P22132

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in Listed mares event at Kempton

(2m5f) in November and has improved her form when placed in Grade 3 at Leopardstown (behind Wodhooh) and Grade 2 at Doncaster (beaten 2l by Feet of A Dancer) since. No forlorn hope. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 2/8 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 2l Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 3 Wodhooh (FR) 51/2l Nov25 Kmp 21f Hdl good 1/6 Bethpage (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 343-121 D

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who resumed with Listed hurdle success

at Punchestown (2m2f) and gained a ﬁrst win in graded company in Yorkshire Rose at Doncaster (3m) in January. Runner-up to Wodhooh at Leopardstown inbetween so she can’t be totally dismissed. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 1/8 Dream On Baby (IRE) 2l Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 2 Wodhooh (FR) 21/4l Nov25 Pun 18f Hdl sf-hv 1/5 Mozzies Sister (IRE) 9l

TFRHHHHI BHA150 FORM 12-1321 D

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart winning hurdler who has shown similar form sent

over fences this season, easily making all in Grade 2 at Thurles in January. Runner-up to Lossiemouth in this 12 months ago and she shouldn’t be taken lightly reverted to this sphere as the sole representative of Willie Mullins. 18Jan Thu 20f Ch yield 1/6 Tareze (IRE) 18l Dec25 Lim 22f Ch sf-hv 2 The Big Westerner (IRE) 23/4l Nov25 Crk 21f Ch yield 3 Kala Conti (FR) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 43-3303 D

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Grade 2 mares’hurdle at Doncaster last season when

E Blinkers

5 SUNSET MARQUESA (IRE) (54) B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) 7

TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) (55)

B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE)

J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Garry Wilson B D. Corry S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

WODHOOH (FR) (73) B m Le Havre (IRE) - Dhan (IRE) J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O The Sundowners Partnership B Al Shaqab Racing S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

also a good fourth in this event.Winless this term but returned to form when third to Feet of A Dancer back in Yorkshire Rose at Doncaster (3m) in January.Blinkers replace usual cheekpieces and she looks set for minor honours again here. 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 3/8 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 9l Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 7 Teahupoo (FR) 55l 3 Nov25 Nav 20f Hdl sf-hv 3/5 Colonel Mustard (FR) 6 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM 1F-3143 D

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a third success over hurdles in a 2m4f mares

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Wychwood Partnership B Mr I. McGrath S Coral Racing Limited

2m 4f 56y

handicap at Sandown in December.Took a step forward when third in Grade 2 at Ascot (2m) following month but a big personal best is required in this company. 17Jan Asc 15f Hdl soft 3/4 Ooh Betty (IRE) 21/4l 3Jan San 19f Hdl good 4/6 Nurse Susan (FR) 4l Dec25 San 19f HcpH soft 1/7 Shantwopointﬁve (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 35-6233 D

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a mares Grade 2 at Ascot (2m4f) last term and

also came in a good third to Lossiemouth in this event.Running well without winning this season, third in 2m4f Windsor conditions event in January. Place prospects once more for this reliable mare. 16Jan Wdr 20f Hdl soft 3/5 Potters Charm (IRE) 11/2l Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl soft 3/7 Impose Toi (FR) 33/4l Nov25 Wet 24f Hdl good 2/5 Strong Leader nk

TFRHHHHH BHA154 FORM 1/112-11 CD

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW SmartIrishmarewhotooklastseason’sMartinPipeoverC&D

at the Cheltenham Festival in good style.Has returned as good as ever with cosy wins (around 2m4f) in Ascot Grade 2 and Leopardstown Grade 3 either side of Christmas. Beaten only once over hurdles and a big player back here. Dec25 Leo 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 21/4l Nov25 Asc 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Celtic Dino (FR) 21/2l Apr25 Ain 20f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Lossiemouth (FR) 23/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2025: LOSSIEMOUTH (FR) 6 11 5 P Townend 4-6 (W P Mullins) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Wodhooh (FR), 4-1 Jade de Grugy (FR), 8-1 Feet of A Dancer (FR), 11-1 Take No Chances (IRE), 25-1 Dream On Baby (IRE), 28-1 Jetara (IRE), 66-1 Sunset Marquesa (IRE) WODHOOH has met with defeat just once over hurdles and, with Lossiemouth switching at the eleventh hour to the Champion Hurdle, Gordon Elliott’s smart and likeable mare gets a confident vote to maintain her unbeaten record this season. Willie Mullins relies on Jade de Grugy in the PLAY SMARTER absence of his star mare and, just like 12 months ago, she could be set to fill the runner-up spot again. Take No Chances, Feet of A Dancer and Jetara can fight it out for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WODHOOH (FR) 2.JADE DE GRUGY (FR) 3.TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE)

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RACE FOUR

THE PADDY POWER

STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE DESCRIPTION The ultimate stamina test for hurdlers, the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race is run over three miles. Famous winners on the illustrious Roll of Honour include Baracouda, Inglis Drever, multiple winner Big Buck’s and more recently Thistlecrack, Nichols Canyon, Penhill, Paisley Park and Flooring Porter. As is often the case in a Grade 1 hurdle, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 10lb.

KEY TRENDS 13 of the past 19 winners were rated 160+

17 of the past 29 winners had won or placed at the Festival previously

7 of the past 12 winners were secondseason hurdlers

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

BOB OLINGER

Bob Olinger made it three from three at the Festival last year when winning the Stayers’ Hurdle under a fantastic ride by Rachael Blackmore. Owners Robcour were treated to an unbelievable ﬁrst and second place, with 2024 winner Teahupoo run down by the Henry de Bromhead runner in the ﬁnal 200 yards. The Wallpark stayed on admirably to claim third and complete the podium.

GRADE 1 Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped.

£182,877 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£325,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Gordon Elliott 2 winners Today Gordon saddles Teahupoo & Honesty Policy

JOCKEY Jack Kennedy 1 winner Today Jack rides Teahupoo

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

2025

Bob Olinger

11-10

8/1

H de Bromhead (Ire) 15

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS)

2024

Teahupoo

11-10

5/4F

G Elliott (Ire)

1st Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (102)

2023

455P4

Sire Du Berlais

11-10

33/1

G Elliott (Ire)

4th Boyne Hurdle (32)

2nd Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (75)

2022

PF2

Flooring Porter

11-10

4/1

G Cromwell (Ire)

2nd Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (79)

2021

13211

Flooring Porter

11-10

12/1

G Cromwell (Ire)

1st Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle (80)

2020

239F3

Lisnagar Oscar

11-10

50/1

R Curtis

3rd Cleeve Hurdle (47)

2019

1111

Paisley Park

11-10

11/8F

E Lavelle

1st Cleeve Hurdle (47)

2018

Penhill

11-10

12/1

W Mullins (Ire)

2nd Irish Daily Mirror Hurdle (323)

2017

312F

Nichols Canyon

11-10

10/1

W Mullins (Ire)

Fell Irish Champion Hurdle (46)

2016

111

Thistlecrack

11-10 EvensF

C Tizzard

1st Cleeve Hurdle (47)

FESTIVAL

HISTORY

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle is the most prestigious long-distance hurdle race in the calendar. It was introduced to The Festival in 1972 when it replaced the Spa Hurdle and was initially known as the Lloyds Bank Stayers’ Hurdle. Originally held on Tuesday or Wednesday until it was switched to the Thursday in 1993, the inaugural race was won by Parlour Moor, trained by Harry Thomson Jones and ridden by Macer Gifford. Tommy Carberry steered Brown Lad to victory in 1975 for trainer Jim Dreaper before becoming the first jockey to win the race twice when partnering the Peter Easterby-trained Town Ship to victory in 1977. In 1982 Crimson Embers gave Fulke Walwyn his first of three Stayers’ Hurdle successes when partnered by Stuart Shilston and the trio combined again four years later when Crimson Embers became the first horse to regain the title and at eleven, the oldest winner of the race. Galmoy became the first horse to win back-to-back renewals in 1987 and 1988 for trainer John Mulhern and jockey Tommy Carmody. The Barry Hills-trained Nomadic Way was equally at home racing on the level or over hurdles and in 1992 won the Stayers’ Hurdle with those famous Sangster colours carried by Jamie Osborne. Martin Pipe recorded the first of two Stayers’ Hurdle successes in 1994 when Balasani held off all challengers under Mark Perrett and two years later Cyborgo followed suit when ridden by David Bridgwater. Multiple winners were aplenty in the 2000s. The French raider Baracouda set the trend when winning in the famous silks of J. P. McManus in 2002 and 2003 for Francois and Thierry Doumen. 2005 proved a landmark year for more than one reason. The title of the race was changed to the World Hurdle when Ladbrokes took over the sponsorship and it also saw the emergence of one of the best-known names associated with the race. The Howard Johnson-trained Inglis Drever dominated the race during the mid-part of the decade winning three times in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Graham Lee did the steering for his first success whilst Paddy Brennan took over for his second success and Denis O’Regan for the third, meaning that Inglis Drever is the only multiple winner in the race’s history to be ridden by three different jockeys.

Prior to 2009 Paul Nicholls had been out of luck in the Stayers’ Hurdle and Big Buck’s hadn’t looked anything out of the ordinary in his native France, winning twice from 13 starts, but in the hands of Nicholls he blossomed into the best hurdler of his generation and arguably the best we have ever seen. The 2009 Festival provided the springboard to a career that saw him win back-to-back Stayers’ Hurdles from 2009 to 2012 under the tutorage of Ruby Walsh. In fact, from January 2009 to December 2012 the stylish hurdler went a total of 18 races unbeaten. In four short years, Big Buck’s, Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the most successful horse, trainer and jockey in the race’s history. Injury prevented the superstar defending his title in 2013 when the Charles Byrnes-trained Solwhit took full advantage under Paul Carberry – 36 years after his father had won with Town Ship. With Sun Bets taking over the sponsorship in 2017 and changing the race title back to the Stayers’ Hurdle, the final World Hurdle saw Colin Tizzard’s brilliant hurdler Thistlecrack land the spoils, stretching clear up the famous Cheltenham hill to win by seven lengths at the line. The inaugural Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle saw trainer Willie Mullins gain a first success in the 3m prize with Nichols Canyon and Mullins was back in the Winner’s Enclosure twelve months later with Penhill. Paisley Park’s dominance of the stayers’ hurdling arena began in 2019 and he duly landed the Grade 1 prize here at The Festival. In 2020, Paddy Power took over their sponsorship, with Lisnagar Oscar springing a surprise in their inaugural year. Flooring Porter joined the list of dual winners when delivering two perfect front running rides in 2021 and 2022, under the guidance of Danny Mullins. Sire Dur Berlais rolled back the years to win at 11 in 2023, while Teahupoo, who finished third that day, took the 2024 renewal. Will he regain his crown this year or can Bob Olinger make it back to back wins?

THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

- FOURTHRACE -

3.20

for four yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £325000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £139880, 2nd £57655, 3rd £28828, 4th £14430, 5th £7215, 6th £3608, 7th £1788, 8th £910. (Penalty Value £182877.50)

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs BALLYBURN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs BALLYBURN Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs HONESTY POLICY & TEAHUPOO today. W P Mullins won this race in 2017 & 2018. The stable runs BALLYBURN today.

Equipment E

BALLYBURN (IRE) (74) B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA161 FORM 215-223 C D BF

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Won Baring Bingham at this meeting 2 years ago. Ultimately

J P. Townend T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O R.A.Bartlett/David Manasseh B The Beeches Stud Ltd

2 BOB OLINGER (IRE) (74) B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Zenaide (IRE) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Kenneth Parkhill

DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (47)

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne

E Hood

TFRHHHHH BHA164 FORM 22/221-2 CD

4 (including 3 Festival wins) when proving 1 3/4 lengths too strong for Teahupoo in this race last year. Looked as good as ever when chasing home that rival in Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown on return and another huge run expected. Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 2 Teahupoo (FR) 7l Mar25 Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 Teahupoo (FR) 13/4l Dec24 Leo 23f Hdl yield 2/8 Home By The Lee (IRE) 6l

TFRHHIII BHA148 FORM 1-23453 CD

10 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Pertemps Final at this meeting last year.

GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (82)

B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE) J Charlie Todd T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke B Ms Joyce Marsh S Dodson and Horrell

5 HEWICK (IRE) (104) B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)

J Paddy Hanlon T John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland O Mr T. J. McDonald B William Quinn

HONESTY POLICY (IRE) (82)

24Jan Chl 23f Hdl Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl

soft 3/6 Ma Shantou (IRE) gd-sf 5/11 Impose Toi (FR) soft 4/7 Impose Toi (FR)

11l 93/4l 6l

TFRHIIII BHA144 FORM 5106-0P D

at Haydock for Dan Skelton last season but well held since, including both starts for Olly Murphy this term.Has since changed yards again. Dec25 Asc Nov25 Asc Apr25 San

24f Hdl 19f Hdl 21f Hdl

gd-sf P/11 Impose Toi (FR) gd-sf 7/8 Wodhooh (FR) good 6/6 Blueking d’Oroux (FR)

30l 29l

TFRHHIII BHA155 FORM 10-0145 D

11 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser (winner of the 2023 King George at

J J. J. Slevin T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Mr Sean O’Driscoll B Mr Sean O’Driscoll S Mr O’Brien

Advanced his form in graded events this season, though at the same time having his limitations exposed. Change of headgear.

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Posted career best when landing Grade 2 Rendlesham

E Blinkers

Kempton) and no slouch in this sphere either but evidence this season suggest his best days are behind him. Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl Nov25 Wet 24f Ch Oct25 Thu 22f Hdl

6 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (49) B g Fame And Glory - Going For Home (IRE) 11

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo

failed to meet lofty expectations as a novice chaser but made a very good return to hurdling when just denied by Teahupoo in Hatton’s Grace on return,looking unlucky having met trouble.However,only third in Christmas Hurdle since.Hooded. Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 3 Teahupoo (FR) 14l Nov25 Fai 20f Hdl yd-sf 2/6 Teahupoo (FR) nose Apr25 Pun 24f Ch gd-yd 2/8 Champ Kiely (IRE) 61/2l

11 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Comes alive here and took his unbeaten record at the track to

J James Bowen E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr K. Alexander B Mr Kenneth Alexander S Unibet

2m 7f 213y

soft 5/7 good 4/5 gd-yd 1

Impose Toi (FR) 13l Djelo (FR) 28l Moon D’Orange (FR) 43/4l

TFRHHHII BHA159 FORM 1UP-641 D

11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Running in this for the ﬁfth consecutive year, his best

E Blinkers

placing when third to Teahupoo in 2024, though was unlucky to unseat his rider 12 months ago. Not far off his very best when winning Grade 2 at Gowran 7 weeks ago but likely to ﬁnd a few too good in this once again. 22Jan Gow 23f Hdl heavy 1/6 Staﬀordshire Knot (IRE) 1/2l Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 4 Teahupoo (FR) 15l May25 Pun 23f Hdl yield 6/11 Teahupoo (FR) 13l

TFRHHHHI BHA156 FORM 2111-23 BF

6 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Completed hat-trick in 2 1/2m Grade 1 novice at Aintree

J Mark Walsh T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

in April. Proved stamina for this trip when close second in Grade 1 novice at Punchestown later that month and made an encouraging return when 1 1/2 lengths third to Impose Toi in Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.More to come. Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 3/11 Impose Toi (FR) 11/2l 1 Apr25 Pun 23f Hdl yield 2/8 Jasmin de Vaux (FR) /2l Apr25 Ain 20f Hdl good 1/9 Regent’s Stroll (IRE) 1/2l

IMPOSE TOI (FR) (47) B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA159 FORM 4-21112 C D BF

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over 3m this season, completing hat-trick in

J Nico de Boinville T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot in December. Looked unsuited by emphasis on stamina when 7 lengths behind Ma Shantou in Cleeve Hurdle over C&D since and drying ground would be in his favour. 24Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 2/6 Ma Shantou (IRE) 7l Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Strong Leader 11/4l 1 Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl soft 1/7 Strong Leader /2l

KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) (70)

B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR)

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

10 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (47) B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) J Harry Cobden T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mighty Acorn Stables B Michael & Leonard Cave S Hatherden Horse Transport

11 TEAHUPOO (FR) (74) B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA154 FORM 1222-11 C

6 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive around 2m for Paul Nicholls and took it up

another notch for this yard when easily winning 19f handicap at Haydock on reappearance. Had plenty in hand when following up in the Relkeel here on New Year’s Day and probably hasn’t ﬁnished improving yet.Likely to stay 3m. 1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 1/6 Jingko Blue (FR) 51/2l Nov25 Hay 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Andashan (IRE) 12l Apr25 Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 2/12 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) nk

TFRHHHHI BHA154 FORM 30-1011 CD

7 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved this season, winning all 3 starts over C&D,including when beating Impose Toi (gave 6lb) by 7 lengths in the Cleeve Hurdle 7 weeks ago.Faces his toughest task to date but should hold his own. 24Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 1/6 Impose Toi (FR) 1Jan Chl 23f HcpH good 1/7 Ace of Spades (FR) Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 12/17 Electric Mason (IRE)

7l 11/4l 45l

TFRHHHHI BHA165 FORM 122-111 CD

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler who landed this race in decisive fashion

J Jack Kennedy T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Robcour B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

in 2024.Denied by Bob Olinger in this last year but has returned better than ever to bag 3 more Grade 1s (7 in total),including Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown by 7 lengths from the returning Bob Olinger.Sure to make another bold bid. Dec25 Leo 23f Hdl gd-yd 1 Bob Olinger (IRE) 7l Nov25 Fai 20f Hdl yd-sf 1/6 Ballyburn (IRE) nose May25 Pun 23f Hdl yield 1/11 Asterion Forlonge (FR)41/4l

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Teahupoo (FR), 11-2 Honesty Policy (IRE), Kabral du Mathan (FR), 15-2 Ma Shantou (IRE), 9-1 Bob Olinger (IRE), 11-1 Ballyburn (IRE), 14-1 Impose Toi (FR), 33-1 Home By The Lee (IRE), 40-1 Hewick (IRE), 66-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 150-1 Gwennie May Boy (IRE) Previous winners have an excellent record in this and last year’s decisive victor BOB OLINGER looks the value call ahead of 2024 winner Teahupoo, who was unable to match the selection’s turn of PLAY SMARTER foot when runner-up 12 months ago. This does look a deep renewal, however, with progressive trio Honesty Policy, Kabral du Mathan and Ma Shantou all on the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOB OLINGER (IRE) 2.TEAHUPOO (FR) 3.HONESTY POLICY (IRE)

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Stars

Fewer than 40 horses

Stars

D Skelton

411.5

J Scott

126.5

J Tizzard

283

Mrs J Williams

106

P F Nicholls

253.5

S Hosie

93.5

N J Henderson

165.5

J W Mullins

86.5

F O'Brien

163.5

R Walford

A J Honeyball

157

M Keighley

B Pauling

154.5

H D Daly

O Murphy

151

Chester Williams

P Hobbs & J White

149.5

H Fry

N & W Twiston-Davies

149

J Tickle

52.5

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RACE FIVE

THE RYANAIR

STEEPLE CHASE

(Registered as The Festival Trophy) RACE DESCRIPTION The Grade 1 Ryanair

Steeple Chase is a race for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated in excess of 130 and is run over the intermediate trip of two miles, four and a half furlongs. It therefore suits horses that perhaps find the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase on the sharp side and those that find the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup trip a step too far at this stage in their careers. It is always a competitive race at The Festival.

KEY TRENDS The past 12 winners were French-bred

Horses rated 170+ are 4 - 6

17 of the 21 winners had won at Cheltenham previously

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

FACT TO FILE

Fact To File was positioned just behind the leading trio by Mark Walsh, with Il Est Francais making sure they went an honest gallop, exhibiting his free going nature when making the running under James Reveley. Walsh was content with letting those in front of him get on with things, jumping to the front at the third last. He came to the last fence still full of running, coming home in splendid isolation for JP McManus and Willie Mullins.

GRADE 1 Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped.

£211,012 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£375,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Willie Mullins 6 winners Today Willie saddles Fact To File & Impaire Et Passe AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY Paul Townend 2 winners Today Paul rides Impaire Et Passe

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

123

Fact To File

11-10

6/4F

W Mullins (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 9

2024

4323

Protektorat

11-10

17/2

D Skelton

2023

310

Envoi Allen

11-10

13/2

H De Bromhead (Ire) 9

7th King George VI Chase (80) 1st Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (53)

3rd Irish Gold Cup Leopardstown (40) 3rd Denman Chase (33)

2022

211

Allaho

11-10

4/7F

W Mullins (Ire)

2021

641

Allaho

11-10

3/1F

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase (50)

2020

Min

11-10

2/1

W Mullins (Ire)

2nd Dublin Chase (40)

2019

1211

Frodon

11-10

9/2

P Nicholls

2018

1232

Balko des Flos

11-10

8/1

H De Bromhead (Ire) 6

2nd Christmas Chase (77)

1st Cotswold Chase (47)

7/4F

2017

1611

Un De Sceaux

11-10

W Mullins (Ire)

1st Clarence House Chase (47)

2016

Vautour

11-10 Evens F W Mullins (Ire)

2nd King George VI Chase (82)

FESTIVAL

HISTORY

The Ryanair Steeple Chase, or the Festival Trophy Steeple Chase to give it its registered name, was introduced in 2005 when a fourth day was added to The Festival. Some think that it is the reincarnation of the Cathcart Challenge Cup but that isn’t strictly true as that race was restricted to first and second-season chasers. Run over a distance of two miles, four and a half furlongs, the race was initially granted Grade 2 status and was sponsored by the Daily Telegraph. Thisthatandtother had proven his liking for Cheltenham by finishing runner-up in that season’s BetVictor Gold Cup, December Gold Cup and re-scheduled Victor Chandler Chase. Memories of his fall when sent off favourite for the previous season’s Arkle were soon forgotten as the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding won out in a gripping battle with Fondmort in the hands of Ruby Walsh. Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the first trainer and jockey to win the Ryanair twice when Taranis, the youngest winner of the race, beat the unfortunate Our Vic in a gripping dive for the line. A neck was the official verdict – the shortest winning distance in the race’s history. The David Pipe-trained Our Vic had been pulled-up in the inaugural race and finished 9th behind Fondmort before his narrow defeat in 2007 but twelve months later, the year the race achieved Grade 1 status, he gained compensation with a five length victory in the hands of Timmy Murphy. In 2009 Imperial Commander gave us all a glimpse of what was to come when staying on gamely in the hands of Paddy Brennan to beat the 2006 Arkle and 2007 Champion Chase winner Voy Por Ustedes. Twelve months later, the Nigel TwistonDavies-trained Imperial Commander returned to Cheltenham to land the Gold Cup; beating Denman by seven lengths. Jonjo O’Neill’s Albertas Run returned one of the bigger priced winners of the Ryanair when dispelling his starting price of 14-1 to win under A. P. McCoy in 2010. He was sent off at 6-1 for the following season’s renewal but the result was the same. Under a typical McCoy drive Albertas Run became the first horse to win the race twice. In fact, he went very close to a hat-trick of victories but at the age of eleven he was unable to handle the finishing kick of his younger rival Riverside Theatre. The Nicky Henderson-trained winner was a well supported 7-2 favourite and he became the first outright winning favourite of the race, thanks in part to jockey Barry Geraghty.

The 2013 renewal saw an emphatic winner of the Ryanair when Cue Card routed his rivals by nine lengths. After running well in defeat in the 2011 Supreme and 2012 Arkle, the 2010 Champion Bumper winner got back to winning ways for father and son team Colin and Joe Tizzard. Dynaste gave his trainer David Pipe a second victory in the race in 2014 with a two-and-a-quarterlength success, some six years after Our Vic landed the spoils for the Pond House team. Uxizandre gave jockey AP McCoy the perfect Festival send off as he produced a fine front-running display to win the race four years ago. Willie Mullins landed back-to-back Ryanair Chases in 2016 and 2017 courtesy of Vautour and Un De Sceaux. However, the master of Closutton was denied a hat-trick twelve months later as Henry De Bromhead’s Balko des Flos beat Un de Sceaux by four and a half lengths, but it wasn’t long for Mullins to wait to regain the crown as Min put in an exhibition of jumping to win the 2020 renewal of the race. The 2019 renewal saw a brave performance from Paul Nicholls’ Frodon, who battled back bravely up the hill under Bryony Frost to defeat Aso, third in 2018, by just over a length to begin what came to be known as ‘The Golden Hour’. The pair returned to jubilant scenes in the winners’ enclosure with a first Grade 1 triumph for a horse that is very popular with the racing public. In 2021 we saw the emergence of a new superstar, Allaho. Willie Mullins’ seven-year-old proved to be one of the more popular bets of the week after a significant market support just before the off. He returned in 2022 to defend his crown and once more we were treated to another jumping exhibition, as he romped home by 14-lengths. Envoi Allen and Protektorat have both since appeared on the roll of honour but last year was the turn of Fact To File to win the race once more for Willie Mullins.

THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

- FIFTHRACE -

4.00

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £375000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £161400, 2nd £66525, 3rd £33263, 4th £16650, 5th £8325, 6th £4163, 7th £2063, 8th £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50)

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs FACT TO FILE & IMPAIRE ET PASSE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs FACT TO FILE & IMPAIRE ET PASSE Fancy That: H De Bromhead won this race in 2018 & 2023. The stable runs HEART WOOD today. W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2025. The stable runs FACT TO FILE & IMPAIRE ET PASSE today.

due to rail movement

Equipment E

BANBRIDGE (IRE) (76) Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA167 FORM U10-442 C D

10 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Classy chaser who returned to form in a ﬁrst-time visor

J Sean Bowen T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Dan McSorley S Albert Bartlett, Mr O’Brien

CROKE PARK (IRE) (39) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Toledana (FR)

E Visor

FACT TO FILE (FR) (38)

B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR) J Mark Walsh T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Michel Pehu

4 HEART WOOD (FR) (70) B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Miss Nikita (FR) J Darragh O’Keeﬀe T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Robcour B Mrs Murielle Guillerm

5 IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) (26) B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Brune Ecossaise (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA150 FORM 20-3330

1Feb Leo 21f HcpC soft 13/23 Backmersackme (IRE) 1Jan Tmr 22f Ch soft 3 Heart Wood (FR) Nov25 Dow 19f Ch gd-yd 3/5 Firefox (IRE)

39l 23l 13l

TFRHHHHH BHA173 FORM 31-4261 CD

with an impressive display in this 12 months ago. Things didn’t go to plan in the King George on Boxing Day but he put that right when landing the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown (24.4f,soft) last month and sets a very good standard. 2Feb Leo 24f Ch soft 1/12 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 5l Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 6/8 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 93/4l Nov25 Pun 19f Ch sf-hv 2/10 Gaelic Warrior (GER) nk

TFRHHHII BHA162 FORM 42P-141 D

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Bettered anything he previously achieved when a clear

second to Fact To File in this race 12 months ago,albeit he was comprehensively outpointed by the winner. Successful twice in Grade 3s this season but sizeable step forward will be needed if he’s to record his ﬁrst top-ﬂight success. 1Jan Tmr 22f Ch soft 1 Ile Atlantique (FR) 81/2l Nov25 Pun 19f Ch sf-hv 4/10 Gaelic Warrior (GER) 31l Oct25 Pun 23f Ch gd-yd 1/6 Monbeg Park (IRE) 13/4l

TFRHHHII BHA161 FORM 1131-B1 CD

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW High-class performer over hurdles who posted his best effort

over the larger obstacles when running out a good winner of the Grade 1 Manifesto Chase at Aintree last spring. Warmed up for this by taking the Red Mills Chase on return at Gowran last month and he should make his presence felt. 14Feb Gow 19f Ch heavy 1/4 Sa Fureur (IRE) 11/4l Apr25 Pun 24f Ch gd-yd B/8 Champ Kiely (IRE) Apr25 Ain 19f Ch gd-sf 1/9 Gidleigh Park 11/4l

TFRHHHII BHA166 FORM 12-2211 C D

10 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Has remarkably yet to ﬁnish out of the top 2 in twenty-seven

J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Lotﬁ Kohli

7 JPR ONE (IRE) (40) B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE)

fair bit to ﬁnd with some of these rivals judged on this season’s exploits.

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Registered fourth success at the highest level over fences

J P. Townend E Cheek Pieces T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre & Mme Pascale Pa S The Sporting Life

6 JONBON (FR) (26) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR)

when failing by a whisker to retain his King George crown at Kempton on Boxing Day. Solid each-way chance on form, but he was well held in this race in 2024 and in the Gold Cup at this meeting last year. Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch good 2/8 The Jukebox Man (IRE) nose Dec25 Crk 16f Ch soft 4/5 Found A Fifty (IRE) 29l Apr25 Pun 24f Ch yield 4/4 Galopin des Champs (FR) 47l

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of Grade 1 novice chases last term but has a

J Jack Kennedy E Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B A. V. Bloodstock S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

2m 4f 127y + 56y

career starts under Rules, rallying for a second successive win in the Clarence House at Ascot in January before adding a twelfth Grade 1 to his tally back there last month.Consistent but has been beaten on 4 of 6 visits here. 14Feb Asc 21f Ch gd-sf 1/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) 11/2l 17Jan Asc 16f Ch soft 1/4 Thistle Ask (IRE) 3l Dec25 San 15f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Il Etait Temps (FR) 9l

TFRHHIII BHA160 FORM 05-3321

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Haldon Gold Cup in 2024 and has worked his

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O Mr J. P. Romans B Robert Allen S Coral Racing Limited

way back to that level this season,back on the scoresheet with a ready success in the Scottish Champion Chase at Musselburgh last time. However, he struggled over fences at this meeting both in 2024 and last year. 31Jan Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Tommy’s Oscar (IRE) 23/4l 1 /2l Dec25 Chl 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 David’s Well Nov25 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Calico (GER) 21/4l

MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (33) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA154 FORM 6-24025

9 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form with a Kempton Grade 2 second in January

J Sam Twiston-Davies T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd B James Hoare S Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited

MATATA (IRE) (53) B g Vadamos (FR) - Wattrey

but has struggled either side of that and was well held in this last year despite running close to his best. 7Feb Nby 16f Ch 10Jan Kmp 20f Ch Dec25 Kmp 24f Ch

heavy 5/6 good 2/4 good 7/8

Lulamba (FR) 30l Edwardstone 13/4l The Jukebox Man (IRE) 38l

TFRHHIII BHA160 FORM 3-03315 CD

8 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort but developed into a very smart chaser last

J J. J. Slevin T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede B David Commins S The Sporting Life

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

term, winning a brace of 2m handicaps, and registered ﬁrst success beyond that trip under Rules when landing a valuable C&D contest on New Year’s Day. However, he was well held at Windsor next time and looks up against it at this level. 18Jan Wdr 22f Ch soft 5/5 Protektorat (FR) 21l 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good 1/9 Il Ridoto (FR) 91/2l Dec25 Kel 17f HcpC soft 3/9 Saint Segal (FR) 91/2l

2025: FACT TO FILE (FR) 8 11 10 Mark Walsh 6-4 (W P Mullins) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Fact To File (FR), 7-1 Banbridge (IRE), 8-1 Jonbon (FR), 17-2 Impaire Et Passe (FR), 10-1 Heart Wood (FR), 50-1 Matata (IRE), 66-1 JPR One (IRE), 100-1 Croke Park (IRE), 150-1 Master Chewy (IRE) FACT TO FILE was imperious when landing the Irish Gold Cup last month and with connections again opting to swerve Friday’s blue riband event, Willie Mullins’ top-drawer chaser is strongly fancied to go back-to-back in this and add a sixth top-level success to his CV. Banbridge couldn’t have PLAY SMARTER gone any closer to defending his King George crown at Kempton on Boxing Day, so he heads up the opposition ahead of Jonbon and Impaire et Passe. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FACT TO FILE (FR) 2.BANBRIDGE (IRE) 3.JONBON (FR)

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DISTANCE

1ST 2ND

3RD 4TH

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RACE SIX

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL

HANDICAP HURDLE

(PREMIER HANDICAP) RACE DESCRIPTION This Pertemps Network

Final is a Premier Handicap Hurdle run over three miles and is restricted to horses that finished in the first four in one of the many Pertemps Qualifiers run throughout the season. Horses who have won a qualifier are also automatically given a place in the field. Each horse’s weight is determined by their official BHA rating, meaning the higher the rating, the bigger the weight the horse has to carry - see how Staffordshire Knot, rated 152, carries 4lb more than the 148-rated Gowel Road.

KEY TRENDS 13 of the past 14 winners were aged 8 or younger

12 of the past 15 winners were rated between 138-148

11 of the past 14 winners had run 10 times or less over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

DODDIETHEGREAT

A race that often springs a surprise, 2025 was no different as Doddiethegreat got the better of favourite and stablemate Jeriko Du Reponet in a thrilling finish to give Nicky Henderson a first and second in the race. Brian Hughes had sat in touch with the leaders throughout before making headway on the turn for home. He faced plenty of challenges on the nine-year-old but the first time cheekpeices found that bit of improvement he needed in order to hold on and win.

PREMIER HANDICAP Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped.

£61,897

Total prize fund of

£110,000

to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years. JOCKEY Harry Cobden 1 winner Today Harry rides Absolutely Doyen

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Gordon Elliott 3 winners Today Gordon saddles Staffordshire Knot & Minella Sixo YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

5PP2

Doddiethegreat

11-2

25/1

N Henderson

2nd Haydock Park Qualifier (26)

2024

744

Monmiral

10-12

25/1

P Nicholls

4th Chepstow Qualifier (19)

2023

P4030

Good Time Jonny

11-9

9/1

A J Martin (Ire)

12th Leopardstown H’cap Hurdle (39)

2022

033

Third Wind

10-11

25/1

H Morrison

3rd Rendlesham Hurdle (26)

2021

1324F

Mrs Milner

10-9

12/1

P Nolan (Ire)

Fell Leopardstown H’cap Hurdle (39)

2020

494

Sire Du Berlais

11-12

10/1

G Elliott (Ire)

4th Warwick Qualifier (61)

2019

Sire Du Berlais

11-9

4/1F

G Elliott (Ire)

6th Leopardstown Qualifier (76)

2018

33243

Delta Work

10-10

6/1

G Elliott (Ire)

3rd Punchestown Qualifier (22)

2017

411541 Presenting Percy

11-11

11/1

P G Kelly (Ire)

1st Fairyhouse H’cap Hurdle (19)

2016

31433

10-11

14/1

P G Kelly (Ire)

3rd Fairyhouse H’cap Hurdle (26)

Mall Dini

AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS)

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

- SIXTHRACE -

4.40

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £110000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £47344, 2nd £19514, 3rd £9757, 4th £4884, 5th £2442, 6th £1221, 7th £605, 8th £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (43 wins from 289 runners, 15%) runs ACE OF SPADES & SUPREMELY WEST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs ACE OF SPADES & SUPREMELY WEST Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2019 & 2020. The stable runs MINELLA SIXO & STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT today.

Equipment E

STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT (IRE) (32)

B g Shantou (USA) - Ned’s Joy (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 0-31121 D

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW In the form of his life this winter,winning for a third time

J Jack Kennedy E Blinkers T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Mr D. Laverty & Mr A. Kingham S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

2 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (19) B or Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE)

ELECTRIC MASON (IRE) (110)

B g Sandmason - Eclectica Girl

TFRHHHII BHA148 FORM 030442 CD

J Kielan Woods T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ace B G.A.E.C Stewart S Olive Print & Graphics

5 MINELLA SIXO (IRE) (18) B g Shantou (USA) - Glorious Twelfth (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 5100-21 D

SUPREMELY WEST (IRE) (76) J Harry Skelton T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr J. Fyffe B Padraig Barry S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM 42-1421 C

winning ways in 25f Huntingdon handicap (soft) in January. Harry Skelton prefers Supremely West this time but this 7-y-o is still capable of giving a good account. 1 /2l 22Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 1/6 Onewaywest (IRE) 1Jan Chl 23f HcpH good 2/7 Ma Shantou (IRE) 11/4l 1 Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 6 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM F0-0062 D

7 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Easily best effort this season when edged out by the

reopposing Melbourne Shamrock in 23f Naas handicap (heavy) 18 days ago, although he hung left under pressure.Jack Kennedy switches to Staffordshire Knot this time. 22Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 2 Melbourne Shamrock (IRE) nk 2Feb Leo 24f HcpH heavy 6/21 Saint Le Fort (FR) 35l 14Jan Fai 24f HcpH yield 7 From The Ashes (IRE) 54l

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 412-411 CD

6 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner over 2 1/2m last winter and has progressed

J Callum Pritchard (3) T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O Richard Johnson Racing- KikiJo B Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot S Philip Hobbs Racing

B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE)

and has taken it up another notch in handicaps this season, ﬁnishing second to Ma Shantou in a qualiﬁer here before landing the valuable Betfair Stayers’ at Haydock (3m,good to soft) in November.Kept fresh for this since. Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/17 Hartington (IRE) nk Oct25 Chl 23f HcpH good 2/17 Ma Shantou (IRE) 23/4l Apr25 San 19f HcpH good 7/10 Jump Allen (FR) 11l

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive over hurdles, getting back to

J Sam Ewing E Visor T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Sierra Paciﬁc Syndicate/A C O’Callaghan B Mary M. Brennan S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

6 KIKIJO (FR) (96) B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR)

over C&D.and good fourth of 6 to Ma Shantou in this year’s renewal of that race.Creditable secondin 3mChepstowhandicap last monthon a rare outing away from Cheltenham. 3 /4l 21Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 2/11 Keable (IRE) 24Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 4/6 Ma Shantou (IRE) 11l 1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 4/6 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 81/2l

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Landed maiden/novice hurdles at Fontwell last winter

J Freddie Gordon T Chris Gordon, Winchester O KTDA Racing and Mrs Nicola Morris B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

4 ACE OF SPADES (FR) (49) B g Dink (FR) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)

when seeing off stablemate Better Days Ahead in the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan (2 3/4m,heavy) 32 days ago.A high-class handicap performance will be needed to defy clear top weight here, though. 8Feb Nav 21f Hdl heavy 1/6 Better Days Ahead (IRE) 21/2l 22Jan Gow 23f Hdl heavy 2/6 Home By The Lee (IRE) 1/2l Dec25 Clo 22f Hdl heavy 1 French Dynamite (FR) 10l

10 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart hurdler who landed last season’s Cleeve Hurdle

J Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Options O Syndicate B Cyril O’Hara S Options Energy Services Ltd

2m 7f 213y

again back hurdling this season,winning here before seeing off Turndlightsdownlow by 3/4 length (pair clear) in a qualiﬁer for this race at Sandown (3m, soft) in December.Seemingly saved for this since and his mark is still workable. Dec25 San 23f HcpH soft 1/7 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE) 3/4l Nov25 Chl 23f HcpH soft 1/8 Prince Zaltar (FR) 23/4l Oct25 Ain 24f HcpH good 4/12 Ernest Gray (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHHH BHA135 FORM 63-3546 D

8 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging reappearance third to Ma Shantou and Electric

Mason here in October on his ﬁrst start for Dan Skelton.Has had excuses for a couple of his defeats since and very well handicapped on that reappearance form for a yard with strong record in handicap hurdles at this meeting. Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Indeevar Bleu (FR) 11l Dec25 San 23f HcpH soft 4/7 Kikijo (FR) 32l Nov25 Chl 23f HcpH soft 5/8 Kikijo (FR) 24l

ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) (40)

TFRHHHHI BHA135 FORM 2-11111 D

6 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 5-5 for Paul Nicholls when seeing off 4 rivals in

B g Doyen (IRE) - Duffys Present (IRE) J Harry Cobden T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Ian Moore B Mrs Kathleen Duff S Morson Group

3m Musselburgh novice attheend ofJanuary.Hasa lot more on hisplateback in a handicap but he’s almost certainly capable of better again. 31Jan Mus 23f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Nov25 Asc 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/9

9 RED DIRT ROAD (IRE) (26) B g Fame And Glory - Miss Otis Regrets (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA134 FORM 511P-P4 D

9 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Relished the step up in trip when bagging a major pot

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr. T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham O Dan Walker B Mr Walter Connors S Wasdell Group

10 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (76) B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE)

at Sandown (23.5f) last February. Pulled up on next 2 outings but took a step back in the right direction when 13 1/2 lengths fourth of 13 to Champagne Chic at Haydock (3m,good to soft) 26 days ago.Will need to build on that again. 14Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Champagne Chic (IRE) 13l 31Jan San 23f HcpH heavy P/11 Henri The Second (FR) Mar25 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf P/17 Red Risk (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA134 FORM 132-464

8 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 19f hurdles/chase winner last term. Creditable

J Ben Jones T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies B Lakeview House Stud S Hatherden Horse Transport

11 LAVIDA ADIVA (IRE) (26)

efforts on all 3 starts this season (10 1/2 lengths fourth of 9 to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton latest) but doesn’t obviously have anything in hand off his mark. Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE) 101/2l Nov25 Nby 24f HcpH soft 6/11 Keable (IRE) 91/2l Oct25 Chl 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/20 French Ship 12l

B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE) J Brian Hughes T Ruth Jefferson, Malton O Drew & Ailsa Russell B Gt Bloodstock S Tote

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 2-34143 D

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last season and took advantage of some

below-par rivals when bagging 5-runner Listed event at Doncaster in December. Found life tougher in Grade 2 company since and races off a career-high mark back in a handicap. 14Feb Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 Lud’or (FR) 73/4l 24Jan Don 24f Hdl soft 4/8 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 11l Dec25 Don 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Molto Bene (IRE) 33/4l

12 IKARAK (FR) (69)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 152-131 D

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from 8 starts since joining Olly Murphy

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown B Thierry Cypres S Middleham Park Racing

13 DUKE SILVER (IRE) (38) B g Order of St George (IRE) - Angel Chorus (IRE) J H. J. Horgan (5) T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O Miss Sarah O’Brien B Miss Sarah O’Brien

J Donagh Meyler T Emmet Mullins, Ireland O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen B Sean Murphy

16 IDY WOOD (FR) (70) B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR)

2Jan Ayr Dec25 San Nov25 Lin

24f HcpH soft 1/10 Highland Fashion 23f HcpH soft 3/7 Kikijo (FR) 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Spike Jones

13/4l 91/4l nose

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 241010 D

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when beating Yeah Man to win 18-runner

handicap at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting (23f,good).Heavy ground possibly stretched his stamina when a well-held seventh over 3m there at the Dublin Racing Festival. His mark demands improvement. 2Feb Leo 24f HcpH heavy 7/21 Saint Le Fort (FR) 37l 3 Dec25 Leo 23f HcpH gd-yd 1 Yeah Man (IRE) /4l Oct25 Pun 23f HcpH gd-yd 14 Rising Dust (IRE) 48l

TFRHHHII BHA133 FORM 0622P6 D

10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Second in the Troytown at Navan in November and shaped

E Cheek Pieces

15 MELBOURNE SHAMROCK (IRE) (18) B g Hillstar - Lucy Murphy (IRE)

when seeing off 9 rivals at Ayr (3m,soft) in January.Hard to knock that record but he’ll require a big career best to land another victory here off 6lb higher.

TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 3P-4241 D

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who qualiﬁed for this race when

E Blinkers

well from his lower hurdle mark when chasing home the reopposing Duke Silver at Leopardstown (23f,good) over Christmas.Found 2m too sharp for him in Gowran Grade 3 hurdle latest and better can be expected back over further. 14Feb Gow 16f Hdl heavy 6/7 Storm Heart (FR) 23l 22Jan Gow 25f HcpC heavy P/18 Now Is The Hour (IRE) 3 Dec25 Leo 23f HcpH gd-yd 2 Duke Silver (IRE) /4l

edging out Minella Sixo over 23f in the mud at Navan 18 days ago. First-time blinkers now replace the cheekpieces he wore on that occasion. Open to further improvement. 22Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 1 Minella Sixo (IRE) nk 17Jan Nav 22f Hdl sf-hv 4 Timesareachanging (IRE) 4l Dec25 Fai 24f Hdl soft 2 Bally Free (IRE) hd

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 41-1410

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful return to hurdling at Uttoxeter

J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen B SCEA Bertwood Stables S BetVictor

(2 1/2m) in September. Went in again at Kempton in November but his run of good form came to a halt at Windsor on New Year’s Day. Has stamina to prove racing beyond 21f for the ﬁrst time. 1Jan Wdr 20f HcpH good 10/12 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 41l Nov25 Kmp 21f HcpH good 1/7 Eyed 21/2l Oct25 Chp 19f HcpH good 4/14 Rambo T (IRE) 61/2l

SIXTH RACE

14 YEAH MAN (IRE) (26) B g Westerner - Baraza (IRE) J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr J. J. Brennan B Brandon View Stud

Walks The Talk (IRE) 33/4l Ike Sport (FR) 23/4l Doctor Midas (FR) 21/2l

17 LETOS (FR) (62)

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Sainte Apoline (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA132 FORM 42-2120

J Danny Mullins T Anthony Mullins, Ireland O Mrs P. Crampton/Oliver Crampton B Pierre Tardieu De Maleissye Melun

18 CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (26)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE) J Lorcan Williams T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton O The BM Partnership B Michael O’Donovan S Brendon Powerwashers

10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2 1/2m Naas handicap in November and

improved again when second of 6 at Carlisle (25f, soft) in December. Flying too high in a Naas Grade 1 novice last time but boasts a progressive proﬁle in handicaps. 9Jan Naa 20f Hdl soft 10/10 I’ll Sort That (IRE) 105l Dec25 Car 25f HcpH soft 2/6 Nab Wood (IRE) 31/4l Nov25 Naa 20f HcpH sf-hv 1/14 The Nagger Reidy 11/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 40-6211 D

10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Very much going the right way, defeating Turndlights-

E Cheek Pieces

19 C’EST DIFFERENT (FR) (57)

B g Manatee - Narvica Gravelle (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM 4011-11 D

10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Rapid improver who made it 4-4 in handicaps when

J Dylan Johnston T Sam Thomas, Cardiff O Walters Plant Hire Ltd B M G. Cousin, M P. Havard, Mme J. Cousin

20 MINELLA EMPEROR (IRE) (26) B g Shantou (USA) - Cloughmile (IRE) J Mr M. J. O’Neill (7) T Emmet Mullins, Ireland O Michael Joseph O’Neill B Mr N. Reid

21 BOLD ENDEAVOUR (GB) (49)

J Elliott England (7) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Parallel Lines Partnership B Donal Kenneally S Fitzdares

23 IDEM (FR) (39)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) J Conor O’Farrell T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O The Chosen Few B Har.De L’Etoile

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

encouragement all 4 completed starts over hurdles, particularly when second to Champagne Chic in 3m Haydock handicap last month. Reﬁtted with the cheekpieces he wore in bumpers.One of 2 interesting contenders for Emmet Mullins. 14Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Champagne Chic (IRE) 51/2l 18Jan Thu 22f Hdl yield 2 Espresso Milan (IRE) 4l Dec25 Lim 21f Hdl sf-hv 3 You Proof (FR) 61/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 0/00PP-3 D

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled last season but showed much of his old spark

when third of 6 Ace of Spades in 25f Huntingdon handicap hurdle on reappearance 7 weeks ago. Fourth in this race off 13lb higher in 2024 so he’s dangerously well treated if staging a full-scale revival. 22Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 3/6 Ace of Spades (FR) 41/2l Jan25 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/11 Uncle Bert Nov24 Mkt 23f HcpH soft P/7 Supreme Gift (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 52-11F2

10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved over hurdles this season,winning at Warwick/

TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 40-2502

10-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent sort who shrugged off a lesser effort at

J Patrick Wadge T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

24 IKE SPORT (FR) (45)

51/2l 81/2l 2l

Wetherby in quick succession in November.Set to go close to completing the hat-trick when falling at the last at Kempton on Boxing Day and showed he’s none the worse when second to Ace of Spades over 25f at Huntingdon 7 weeks ago. 1 22Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 2/6 Ace of Spades (FR) /2l Dec25 Kmp 21f HcpH good F/10 Surrey Lord (IRE) 1 Nov25 Wet 19f HcpH soft 1/9 Just Call Me Lucy 5 /2l

B g Rail Link - Reﬂexion (FR)

14Jan Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/17 Top Guy (IRE) Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 Tranquil Sea (IRE) Feb25 Chp 19f HcpH soft 1/10 No No Espresso

TFRHHHHI BHA130 FORM 1P4322

J James Bowen E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd B Miss L. Hales S Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges

22 ONEWAYWEST (IRE) (49) B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE)

seeing off 16 rivals at Newbury (3m,good to soft) in January.Likely capable of even better and a must for the shortlist.

10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who has shaped with plenty of

E Cheek Pieces

B g Fame And Glory - Araucaria (IRE)

downlow (pair clear) at Wincanton (heavy) in January before proving 5 1/2 lengths too strong for Minella Emperor at Haydock (3m, good to soft). Another 7lb higher now but he appeals as one who can continue to progress. 14Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Minella Emperor (IRE) 51/2l 15Jan Wcn 24f HcpH heavy 1/10 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE) 13/4l Dec25 Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Love of Neymore nk

Haydock just before Christmas when second of 13 over 3m at Musselburgh (good to soft) last month. Yard going well.

1Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Red Risk (FR) Dec25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Super Survivor (IRE) Nov25 Ain 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Impose Toi (FR)

23/4l 23l 43/4l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 205266

10-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Second to Absolutely Doyen at Wincanton on Boxing

E Hood

Day.Another good effort when sixth of 15 in Lanzarote at Kempton in January but disappointed at Plumpton latest. 26Jan Plm 20f HcpH soft 6/7 Good To Be Alive (IRE) 16l 10Jan Kmp 21f HcpH good 6/15 Iberico Lord (FR) 10l Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE) 23/4l

2025: DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) 9 11 2 Brian Hughes 25-1 (Nicky Henderson) 24 ran

Stewards Note: IKE SPORT: Following its run on 26/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Supremely West (IRE), 12-1 C’Est Different (FR), 14-1 Electric Mason (IRE), Champagne Chic (IRE), 16-1 Kikijo (FR), Melbourne Shamrock (IRE), Minella Emperor (IRE), 18-1 Absolutely Doyen (IRE), 20-1 Ace of Spades (FR), 22-1 Bold Endeavour (GB), 25-1 Staffordshire Knot (IRE), Gowel Road (IRE), Lavida Adiva (IRE), 28-1 Minella Sixo (IRE), 33-1 Ikarak (FR), Yeah Man (IRE), Letos (FR), Onewaywest (IRE), 40-1 Classic King (IRE), 50-1 Red Dirt Road (IRE), Duke Silver (IRE), Idy Wood (FR), Idem (FR), 66-1 Ike Sport (FR) SUPREMELY WEST has had possible excuses for a couple of his defeats since his promising third to Ma Shantou and the reopposing Electric Mason here in October (strong form) and is well treated if recapturing that level. Kikijo looks to have been kept fresh for this since winning twice at the end of 2025 PLAY SMARTER and is second choice. Champagne Chic, C’est Different, Bold Endeavour, Absolutely Doyen and Emmet Mullins pair Melbourne Shamrock and Minella Emperor are others with plenty to recommend them. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SUPREMELY WEST (IRE) 2.KIKIJO (FR) 3.CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE)

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FACTS AND STATISTICS

RACE SEVEN

THE ROSCONN GROUP FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR

CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Steeple Chase is another handicap, this time for horses which possess an ofﬁcial rating from 0 to 145 and will be run over three miles and about two and a half furlongs. Unlike the rest of the handicaps on today’s card, this one is limited to amateur jockeys however the weight allocation remains the same as our previous handicaps. The higher a horse’s ofﬁcial BHA rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry - see how the 145 rated Jeriko du Reponet, carries 4lb more than Monbeg Genius, who is rated 141. KEY TRENDS 6 of the past 7 winners were novices

10 of the past 16 winners returned at single ﬁgures

10 of the past 14 winners were rated between 137-143

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

DAILY PRESENT

It looked as though it was just a matter of pressing the go button for Derek O’Connor aboard Johnny Who, with the pair seemingly travelling all over their rivals. A slow jump at the last however bought Daily Present back into contention, with jockey Barry Stone grabbing it with both hands aboard the eight-year-old. They reeled in the leader after jumping the last and despite a late rally from the market leader, Daily Present was always doing enough to hold on.

HANDICAP CHASE Run over three miles, two furlongs & 70y. 22 fences to be jumped

£36,232 to the winner

Total prize fund of

£75,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

TRAINER Gordon Elliott 2 winners Today Gordon saddles The Enabler & Prends Garde A Toi AGE WEIGHT SP

TRAINER

JOCKEY Derek O’Connor 2 winners Today Derek rides Jeriko du Reponet

YEAR

FORM

WINNER

2025

Daily Present

11-0

12/1

P Nolan (Ire)

RUNNERS LAST RACE (NO.DAYS) 23

3rd Punchestown Amateur National (60)

2024

2239

Inothewayurthinkin

12-0

13/8F

G Cromwell (Ire)

8th Leopardstown Grade 3 Handicap Chase (39)

2023

B0421U Angels Dawn

11-0

10/1

S Curling (Ire)

uns Punchestown National Trial (25)

2022

12211

Chambard

10 11-1 (5lb ex) 40/1

V Wiliams

3rd Huntingdon Handicap Chase (11)

2021

312

Mount Ida

2020

52422

Milan Native

2019

5253

Any Second Now

2018

P632

2017 2016

11-9

3/1F

D Foster (Ire)

2nd Mares Novice Chase (50)

11-1

9/1

G Elliott (Ire)

2nd Gowran Park Beginners Chase (26)

11-11

6/1

T Walsh (Ire)

3rd Navan Novice Chase (25)

Missed Approach

11-5

8/1

W Greatrex

2nd Edinburgh National (40)

45603

Domesday Book

11-4

40/1

S Edmunds

3rd Leicester Handicap Chase (28)

000

Cause Of Causes

11-9

9/2

G Elliott (Ire)

unpl Naas Chase (25)

THEROSCONNGROUPFULKEWALWYNKIMMUIRCHALLENGECUP AMATEURJOCKEYS’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE)

- SEVENTHRACE -

5.20

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ª Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £31493, 2nd £15743, 3rd £7875, 4th £3938, 5th £1965, 6th £983, 7th £495, 8th £248. (Penalty Value £36232.50) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Sponsor

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (48 wins from 383 runners, 13%) runs ROAD TO HOME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (15 wins from 49 runners, 31%) runs ROAD TO HOME Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 & 2020. The stable runs PRENDS GARDE A TOI & THE ENABLER today.

Equipment E

JERIKO DU REPONET (FR) (53) B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Ukaline du Reponet (FR) 7

TFRHHHHI BHA145 FORM 32-1225

12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a smart hurdler last term,ﬁnishing a ﬁne second

J Mr Derek O’Connor E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Daniel Jannet

2 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (26) B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)

in the Pertemps Final at this meeting before going one better at Punchestown (in cheekpieces both starts). Clear promise over fences this season and remains with potential back in a handicap with the headgear reapplied. 18Jan Wdr 24f Ch soft 5/6 Salver (FR) 13l Dec25 Wcn 20f Ch soft 2/2 Regent’s Stroll (IRE) 41/4l Nov25 Kmp 18f Ch good 2/5 Jax Junior 12l

TFRHHIII BHA141 FORM 1P6-P50

10 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as good as ever when winning at Uttoxeter last

J Mr J. L. Scallan (5) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. B Michael Tobin S Wasdell Group

3 THE ENABLER (IRE) (46) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nanny Stone (IRE)

February and creditable sixth in major handicap at Sandown to end the campaign.However,he hasn’t been at the same level this season,seventh of 11 in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3 1/2m,good to soft) on latest outing. 14Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 Grand Geste (IRE) 53/4l Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf 5/17 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11l Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft P/13 Twig -

TFRHHHII BHA140 FORM 06-3143

11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed promise of chasing debut when winning a

J Mr Robert James E Tongue Strap T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Minch & Pate Bloodstock S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

4 INSURRECTION (IRE) (40) B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE)

Fairyhouse novice in November and, while he has come up short at Grade 3 level both subsequent outings, this 7-y-o is an interesting candidate as he makes his handicap debut in this sphere. 25Jan Naa 24f Ch heavy 3/8 Argento Boy (IRE) 15l 11Jan Pun 19f Ch soft 4/5 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 18l Dec25 Fai 21f Ch soft 1 Talk In The Park (IRE) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 3100-30 BF

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and better form sent chasing last

J Miss Gina Andrews E Tongue Strap T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect B Tommy Newton S Olive Print & Graphics

SANDOR CLEGANE (IRE) (75)

B g Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (IRE)

season, running out a wide-margin winner of a 2 1/2m Musselburgh novice handicap.However,hisform hasbeen mixedin 4startssince,going backwardsfrom his reappearance when well beaten at the same course 6 weeks ago. 31Jan Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 8/8 JPR One (IRE) 21l 1Jan Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Breizh River (FR) 23/4l Apr25 San 20f HcpC good 8/9 Mark of Gold 46l

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 00-0060

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice chaser at his best in this sphere. However, he’s

J Mr Jack Hendrick (3) E Cheek Pieces T Paul Nolan, Ireland O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock

6 IL RIDOTO (FR) (70) B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR)

now without a win since April 2023 and hasn’t gone with much promise back over fences this season,ﬁfteenth of 28 in valuable handicap at Leopardstown (3m,good) in December.Cheekpieces need to help spark a revival. Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 15 Favori de Champdou (FR) 17l Nov25 Fai 20f Ch heavy 6 Flicker of Hope (FR) 20l Sep25 Lis 23f HcpC yield 7/18 Spanish Harlem (FR) 20l

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 00-2002 C

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Regular ﬁxture here who landed last season’s Paddy

J Miss Olive Nicholls E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff & Ferguson B Noel Lemaire S Morson Group

3m 2f 70y + 74y

due to rail movement

PRENDS GARDE A TOI (FR) (25) Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fulgurance Mathan (FR) 7

Power Gold Cup.Record mixed subsequently but he shaped as if back in form when runner-up over 20.6f here on New Year’s Day. Drying ground in his favour from reduced mark, though step up in trip poses a question mark. 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good 2/9 Matata (IRE) 91/2l Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Glengouly (FR) 21l Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 8/12 Panic Attack (IRE) 16l

TFRHHHHH BHA137 FORM 2P14F4

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Came good over fences in a Naas maiden in December

J Mr Barry O’Neill E Cheek Pieces T Gordon Elliott, Ireland O Gigginstown House Stud B Haras De La Croix Sonnet & S. Hosselet S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

and got back to that sort of form when fourth of 14 in the valuable Grand National Trial at Punchestown (27.3f,heavy) 25 days ago.Should prove suited by the demands of this race and he makes plenty of appeal. 15Feb Pun 27f HcpC heavy 4/14 My Immortal (IRE) 53/4l 1Feb Leo 21f HcpC soft F/23 Backmersackme (IRE) 9Jan Naa 24f Ch soft 4 Flicker of Hope (FR) 36l

HERAKLES WESTWOOD (FR) (70) 9

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Une Histoire (FR)

J Mr Finian Maguire T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O All Above Board Racing B Mrs Karine Perreau S Warren Greatrex Racing

KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) (73)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 30-5241 C

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 3m scorer in 2024/25 and wasn’t disgraced when

mid-ﬁeld in the National Hunt Challenge Cup at this meeting. Has kicked on again this season, most recently landing a 25.2f handicap here and can give another good account having had a breathing operation. 1 /2l 1Jan Chl 25f HcpC good 1/8 Katate Dori (FR) Dec25 Chl 26f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Blaze The Way (IRE) 53/4l Nov25 Chl 25f HcpC soft 2/16 Hung Jury (IRE) 33/4l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 11P-041 D

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a hat-trick last season and also successful over

J Mr Harry Swan E Tongue Strap T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Sailing to Byzantium B William Jenks S Hatherden Horse Transport

10 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (75) B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA137 FORM 544-420 C

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name from 16 chase starts but has

J Mr J. C. Barry E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Eric McNamara, Ireland O Tadhg Moynihan B Conor Murphy

11 WATERFORD WHISPERS (IRE) (39) B g Westerner - Tara Belle (IRE) J Mr Alan O’Sullivan (3) T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland O Mr John P. McManus B Mrs Norah Ahern

12 UNCLE BERT (GB) (47) B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR)

B g Mahler - Another Present (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 20-4363

Pipe at this meeting in 2024. Yet to get his head in front in this sphere but it’s still early days and he shaped well when third of 23 in a major Leopardstown handicap (21.5f,soft) back from a break last month.Respected up in trip. 1Feb Leo 21f HcpC soft 3/23 Backmersackme (IRE) 11/4l Nov25 Pun 21f HcpC sf-hv 6 Dee Capo (FR) 20l Oct25 Gal 18f Ch yield 3 Will The Wise (IRE) 51/4l

TFRHHIII BHA137 FORM 150-1F0

11-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who resumed his chase career with

J Mr D. Doyle (3) T John McConnell, Ireland O Mr Mark McCausland B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 331P-0P CD

TFRHHIII BHA136 FORM 10P-P6P

11-5 TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler at best.Regressed as a chaser,pulled up on

E Cheek Pieces

B g Coastal Path - Roulmapoule (FR) J Mr Dara McGill T Faye Bramley, Lambourn O The Cheeky Pups B Mr Patrice Vagne

ﬁnal 2 outings in this sphere, but showed he retains ability on the Flat during the autumn. However, he went the wrong way again in 2 starts over hurdles to end 2025.First run after leaving Willie Mullins. Dec25 Leo 23f HcpH gd-yd P Duke Silver (IRE) Nov25 Pun 24f HcpH sf-hv 6 Staﬀordshire Knot (IRE) 46l 1 Oct25 Cur 12f Stk heavy 5 Sirius (FR) 7 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA132 FORM 040-30F

11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Promising reappearance third in the Grand Sefton at

J Mr Henry Main (5) E Cheek Pieces T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mrs Angela Yeoman B Ecurie Sagara S Unibet

16 GLENGOULY (FR) (12)

fences in this race 12 months ago. Hasn’t offered much in 2 starts back over hurdles this season, but presumably he’s been campaigned with this race again in mind.No surprise to see him fare better. 2Feb Leo 24f HcpH heavy P/21 Saint Le Fort (FR) Dec25 Leo 23f HcpH gd-yd 13 Duke Silver (IRE) 31l Apr25 Fai 29f HcpC sf-hv P/30 Haiti Couleurs (FR) -

Aintree in November was followed by a heavy defeat in the Becher Chase. Absent since taking a nasty fall here on New Year’s Day and others make more appeal. 1Jan Chl 25f HcpC good F/8 Herakles Westwood (FR) Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft 10/13 Twig 72l Nov25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 3/17 Colonel Harry (IRE) 2l

TFRHHIII BHA131 (-1) FORM 0341PP C

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser for Willie Mullins in 2024/25 and back to near

that level when causing a surprise in December Gold Cup at this course. Possible excuses when pulled up both outings since, racing up with the strong pace at Newbury (2 1/2m) 12 days ago,but others more persuasive back up in trip. 28Feb Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Heltenham (FR) 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good P/9 Matata (IRE) Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Vincenzo (FR) 11/2l

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15 EXCELLO (FR) (70) Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR)

victory in 2 1/2m handicap at Aintree in December. Failed to get home in Welsh National at Chepstow before let down by his jumping at this course (20.6f) in January. 24Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 7/11 Donnacha (IRE) 23l Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf F/17 Haiti Couleurs (FR) Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC soft 1/6 Richmond Lake (IRE) 91/2l

11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Scaled new heights when recording second success over

J Mr Barry Thomas Stone (5) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Paul Nolan, Ireland O DKCR Partnership B Thistletown Stud

14 OLYMPIC MAN (FR) (74) B g Martaline - Parcelle de Sou (FR)

posted a good number of creditable efforts in defeat,not least when fourth in this race off a similar mark last year.Below form at Leopardstown last time but has otherwise made a positive start for this yard. Cheekpieces back on. Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 16 Favori de Champdou (FR) 19l Oct25 Lim 24f HcpC yd-sf 2/15 French Dynamite (FR) 11/4l Sep25 Lis 22f HcpC gd-yd 4 El Champo (IRE) 33/4l

11-6 TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winnerwho was a ﬁne second intheMartin

J Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O James & Jean Potter Ltd B James & Jean Potter S Potter Group

13 DAILY PRESENT (IRE) (38)

this trip at Newbury just after Christmas, travelling easily and scoring with something to spare.6lb rise fair enough,though another personal best will be required if he’s to follow up here. Dec25 Nby 25f HcpC good 1/6 Ideal des Bordes (FR) 31/4l Nov25 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Booster Bob (IRE) 83/4l Oct25 Chl 25f HcpC good 11/18 Three Card Brag (IRE) 21l

17 ROAD TO HOME (IRE) (38)

B g Gamut (IRE) - Rosshill Opera (IRE) J Mr P. W. Mullins T W. P. Mullins, Ireland O Mr P. Davies B Eamonn Hogan

the switch to handicap company in this sphere when third at Doncaster and Newbury. Seemed to ﬁnd the test too much in a 3m handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (heavy) last time but return to better ground could help. 2Feb Leo 24f HcpH heavy P/21 Saint Le Fort (FR) Dec25 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Knight of Allen (FR) 23/4l Nov25 Don 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Alien Storm (IRE) 13/4l

18 CAVE COURT (IRE) (26) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ben Roseler (IRE) J Mr Oran McGill T Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland O TSM Racing Syndicate B Niall McGrady

19 KIM ROQUE (FR) (39) B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Pearl de La Roque (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM F-3533P

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Hexham maiden hurdle winner last spring and improved for

TFRHHIII BHA131 FORM 14-0200

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles last season who ran well back

over fences when second in a 21.2f Cartmel handicap in June. Found things tougher at Galway next time, though, before ﬁnishing well held reverted to hurdles at Haydock on return last month. 14Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/13 Champagne Chic (IRE) 51l Aug25 Gal 22f HcpC good 13 Turnpike Trip 13l Jun25 Cml 21f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Charlie Uberalles 3l

J Mr J. L. Gleeson T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland O R.A.Bartlett/J.Carthy/Mrs Paul Shanahan B Mrs Genevieve Mongin

20 GERICAULT ROQUE (FR) (26) B g Montmartre (FR) - Nijinska Delaroque (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 53//30-02

22 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (96) J Mr Shane Cotter (7) T Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan O Midlands Quintet B John O’Mahony S Tote

23 HUNG JURY (IRE) (26) B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM 0-22U04

B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)

company last summer. Faced stiff tasks in valuable handicaps back from a break this winter and looks to be up against it, for all he ran creditably when fourth of 8 in a Fairyhouse novice (3 1/4m) 19 days ago. 21Feb Fai 26f Ch heavy 4 Rokathir (FR) 14l Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 13 Favori de Champdou (FR) 13l Nov25 Nav 24f HcpC heavy U/19 Answer To Kayf -

TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM P511-15 C

7 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with back-to-back wins (latterly over 3 1/2m

at this course) and continued his progression with success in Chepstow handicap on reappearance.However,after another rise in the weights he could ﬁnish only ﬁfth of 6 at Sandown on latest outing in December. Dec25 San 28f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 O’Connell (IRE) 15l Oct25 Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 1/7 Ballycamus (IRE) 41/4l Apr25 Chl 28f HcpC good 1/14 Regarde (IRE) 8l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 4012P0 C

11 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning 4m hunter at this course

J Mr James King E Cheek Pieces T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham O Martin Keighley Racing Club B William Flood S FBC Manby Bowdler

24 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (110)

but among his solid placed efforts in this sphere was a second in the 2022 Ultima at this meeting. Also runner-up in a valuable Ascot handicap last month (wore ﬁrst-time cheekpieces) and each-way shout granted a reproduction of that. 14Feb Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Montregard (FR) 23/4l 16Jan Wdr 22f HcpC soft 8/10 Oﬃcer of State 53l Mar25 Chl 29f HcpC gd-sf 10/18 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 57l

8 10-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Error-prone sort was runner-up twice in novice/maiden

J Mr Josh Halford (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T John McConnell, Ireland O Ms Caroline Ahearn B M. H. Sport Horses

B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE)

including when fourth in December Gold Cup here on penultimate outing.Fared best of those who raced close up in another major handicap at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) last time and can make his presence felt. 1Feb Leo 21f HcpC soft 5/23 Backmersackme (IRE) 51/2l Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Glengouly (FR) 83/4l Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 2/6 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR) 3l

10 10-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who has yet to taste success over fences

J Mr Brian Lawless (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T David Pipe, Wellington O Prof. Caroline Tisdall and Bryan Drew B Mme Genevieve Mongin S W & S Recycling

21 NO TIME TO WAIT (IRE) (19) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Stephanie Frances (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA131 FORM F42245

11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW French import who has shaped well all 3 starts for present yard,

on ﬁrst chase start and doubled his tally in amateurs handicap (25f) back here in November. Pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow since, though, and fared no better back over hurdles at Ascot last time. 14Feb Asc 23f HcpH gd-sf 16/18 Walden (FR) 38l Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf P/17 Haiti Couleurs (FR) Dec25 San 28f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 O’Connell (IRE) 33/4l

TFRHHIII BHA127 FORM 062412 C D

11 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Has gradually worked his way back to form this season,

J Mr N. McParlan E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O Lynne & Angus Maclennan B Olive Troy

making most over this trip at Fontwell in October.Backed up that effort when second in Berkshire National at Ascot (29.3f), though will need to pick up where he left off following 3-month absence. Nov25 Asc 29f HcpC good 2/12 Rock My Way (IRE) 11l Oct25 Fon 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Largy Poet (IRE) 3l Oct25 Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 4/7 Hang In There (IRE) 18l

DECLARED RUNNERS 26 2025: DAILY PRESENT (IRE) 8 10 7 Mr Barry Thomas Stone 12-1 (Paul Nolan) 23 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note: J’ARRIVE DE L’EST: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Jeriko du Reponet (FR), 6-1 Waterford Whispers (IRE), 11-1 Kim Roque (FR), 16-1 Prends Garde A Toi (FR), Herakles Westwood (FR), Daily Present (IRE), Road To Home (IRE), 22-1 The Enabler (IRE), Sandor Clegane (IRE), Weveallbeencaught (IRE), Gericault Roque (FR), 28-1 Il Ridoto (FR), King’s Threshold (IRE), Excello (FR), Ask Brewster (IRE), 40-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), Insurrection (IRE), Uncle Bert (GB), Glengouly (FR), Lord Accord (IRE), 50-1 Olympic Man (FR), Hung Jury (IRE), 66-1 Cave Court (IRE), No Time To Wait (IRE)

Preference is for PRENDS GARDE A TOI, who returned to form when making the frame at Punchestown last month and has more to offer as a staying chaser. Waterford Whispers could improve again on just his third handicap start in this sphere, with Jeriko du Reponet and Kim Roque PLAY SMARTER completing the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRENDS GARDE A TOI (FR) 2.WATERFORD WHISPERS (IRE) 3.JERIKO DU REPONET (FR)

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CONDITIONS First Race 1.20 - THE RYANAIR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59083 to the winning horse The second to receive £22260, the third £11140, the fourth £5565, the fifth £2793, the sixth £1396, the seventh £693 and the eighth £357. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 10th and pay £130 stake, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £395, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb. RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ryanair. 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 Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 46 entries, 22 at £130, 24 at £525. - Closed February 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45192; Second £18627; Third £9314; Fourth £4662; Fifth £2331; Sixth £1166; Seventh £578; Eighth £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.00 - THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £64300 to the winning horse The second to receive £29562, the third £14787, the fourth £7387, the fifth £3700, the sixth £1837, the seventh £925 and the eighth £462. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of three Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £185 stake, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £440, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. JACK RICHARDS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, and stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £200 award given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The member of racing staff responsible for each runner will receive a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JACK RICHARDS. 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 This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a nonrunner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 59 entries, 24 at £185, 35 at £625. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49100; Second £24550; Third £12275; Fourth £6138; Fifth £3063; Sixth £1538; Seventh £763; Eighth £388. (Penalty Value £64300) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE CLOSE BROTHERS MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The DAVID NICHOLSON MARES’ HURDLE) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £70337 to the winning horse The second to receive £26500, the third £13262, the fourth £6625, the fifth £3325, the sixth £1662 and the seventh £825. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £150 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £300, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £150, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 6th and pay £4800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb. CLOSE BROTHERS have generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer jockey and member of racing staff. An award of £200 will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Racing Staff with runners will be provided with a sponsored jacket. The winning owner is to hold a perpetual Challenge Trophy until February 1st, next year. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CLOSE BROTHERS. 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. No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 24 entries, 2 at £150, 8 at £450, 14 at £600. - Closed January 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £53800; Second £22175; Third £11088; Fourth £5550; Fifth £2775; Sixth £1388; Seventh £688. (Penalty Value £70337.50) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.20 - THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £182877 to the winning horse The second to receive £68900, the third £34482, the fourth £17225, the fifth £8645, the sixth £4322, the seventh £2145 and the eighth £1105. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 13th and pay £405 stake, Scratch by noon, February 10th or pay £810, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £405, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 6th and pay £13000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. An award of £500 will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. PADDY POWER will also present a £100 award to the member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse, a £50 award and sponsored jacket to the member of racing staff responsible for each runner in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Paddy Power. 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 Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 29 entries, 8 at £405, 8 at £1215, 13 at £1620. - Closed January 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £139880; Second £57655; Third £28828; Fourth £14430; Fifth £7215; Sixth £3608; Seventh £1788; Eighth £910. (Penalty Value £182877.50) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE. 78

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £211012 to the winning horse The second to receive £79500, the third £39787, the fourth £19875, the fifth £9975, the sixth £4987, the seventh £2475 and the eighth £1275. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 6th and pay £465 stake, Scratch by noon, February 3rd or pay £945, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £465, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 6th and pay £15000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb. RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. Ryanair will also present a £200 award to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of RYANAIR. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 33 entries, 7 at £465, 12 at £1410, 14 at £1875. - Closed January 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £161400; Second £66525; Third £33263; Fourth £16650; Fifth £8325; Sixth £4163; Seventh £2063; Eighth £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50) A SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.40 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £61897 to the winning horse The second to receive £23320, the third £11671, the fourth £5830, the fifth £2926, the sixth £1463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of five Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France and which have been placed in the first four on at least one occasion in a Pertemps Hurdle Race (Series Qualifier) since the start of the current season. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Racing staff with runners will be provided with a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS. 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. Elimination and Balloting Procedures: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that a winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage. (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of five times in Hurdle in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) 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 Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. Horses entered in the Series Qualifier at Chepstow on February 21st, 2026, are permitted to enter this race and will have their entry stake refunded if they do not finish in the first four in that race and are therefore not qualified to run in this Series Final. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 37 entries, 8 at £125, 29 at £500. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47344; Second £19514; Third £9757; Fourth £4884; Fifth £2442; Sixth £1221; Seventh £605; Eighth £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 7lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.20 - THE ROSCONN GROUP FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36232 to the winning horse The second to receive £18112, the third £9067, the fourth £4530, the fifth £2265, the sixth £1125, the seventh £570 and the eighth £285. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 which before February 23rd, 2026, have Started in a minimum of four Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 6th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to take a horse’s weight above 12st). To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Amateur Jockeys referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders. This race has kindly been sponsored by The Rosconn Group. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Cup, presented by Mrs Evan Williams, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ROSCONN GROUP. The sponsorship payment of £250 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. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraphs 13 to 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) 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 Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 3rd March, 2026 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 71 entries, 39 at £90, 32 at £375. - Closed February 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31493; Second £15743; Third £7875; Fourth £3938; Fifth £1965; Sixth £983; Seventh £495; Eighth £248. (Penalty Value £36232.50) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE. 79

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