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FIRST RACE 12.20
The Racing TV Mares’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): N Mulholland (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs JEWEL OF WINDSOR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs JEWEL OF WINDSOR Longest Traveller: DANCE IN THE PARK trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 339 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 BRIERY BUTTERFLY (GB) (39) 5654-32
7 11-12
Colours
2m 7f 95y
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
No Horse
Age st-lb
7 PRECIOUS JEAN (IRE) (41) 000P-PP
6 10-5
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme Henry Daly, Ludlow T B Simon and Helen Plumbly Humphrey Butler Ltd S
Br Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - Anna Holty (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (7) J O Mr Derek G Williams Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T B Price Of Oats Syndicate Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues in good heart and is capable of landing one of these, making the frame once again at Ludlow last time. Big shout if staying the longer trip. TFRHHHHH BHA93
TIMEFORM VIEW Little encouragement so far and is well out of the weights here again. Has had a wind op/also tongue tied now. TFRHHIII BHA50
2 SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER (GB) (17) 643521 6 11-7 Br Gr m Outstrip - Absent Amy (IRE) O Hill House Racing Club B Mr Nigel Hardy
2025: MALAGO ROSE (IRE) 7 11 7 Freddie Mitchell 2-1 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: PRECIOUS JEAN: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Aaron Anderson (5) J Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to progress over hurdles and opened her account under an enterprising ride at Catterick (19.3f) a fortnight ago, staying on well. Up 7lb and facing longer trip but can’t be dismissed in this company. TFRHHHHI BHA88
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Briery Butterfly (GB), 5-2 Somebodycomegether (GB), 9-2 Apieceovfortune (GB), 13-2 Dance In The Park (GB), 14-1 Jewel of Windsor (FR), 66-1 Precious Jean (IRE), 100-1 Porridge (IRE)
3 APIECEOVFORTUNE (GB) (17) 542-016 6 11-6 Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Actinpieces Paul O’Brien J O Mrs Tilly Coles Pam Sly, Peterborough T B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BRIERY BUTTERFLY is the obvious call in the hope she stays the longer trip. She’s been running well in similar races and can surely land one soon. Catterick winner Somebodycomegether and her old rival Dance In The Park are dangers.
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle in November and ran respectably off this mark at Catterick since. One to consider. TFRHHHII BHA87
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIERY BUTTERFLY 2.SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER 3.DANCE IN THE PARK
RESULTS
4 JEWEL OF WINDSOR (FR) (23) 00-0400 7 11-4 Br B m It’s Gino (GER) - Sacree Mome (FR) Conor O’Farrell J O Mr Jimmy Dalton Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Mme Fanny Cypres
TIMEFORM VIEW Some hope on best point/bumper exploits and may have needed last month’s Hereford run after 6 months off. Headgear goes on up in trip and interesting to see market support. TFRHHHII BHA85
Race Time
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5 DANCE IN THE PARK (GB) (17) 3/6PP-P4 8 10-11 Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Serpentine River (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) J O Mr Mickey Bowen Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T B E. H. Crow & Son Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler attracted some support and fared a bit better than of late reverting to more prominent tactics in first-time blinkers at Catterick last time, beaten 17 1/2 lengths by Somebodycomegether. Interesting up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA78
6 PORRIDGE (IRE) (56) P340-PP Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Boldilocks O Miss Tracey Leeson B Simon Walford
6 10-5 Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who again has a mountain to climb from a long way out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA51
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SECOND RACE 12.50
The Sandcliff Cromer Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): C Williams (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs THREE ZAMBEZI’S Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Williams (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs THREE ZAMBEZI’S Fancy That: T R Gretton won this race in 2023 and 2025. The stable runs CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS today. Longest Traveller: THREE ZAMBEZI’S trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles. Colours
No Horse
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS (FR) (32) 014-354 C 7 12-0 Br B g Saddex - Kauto Etoilee (FR) O John Edwards and Chris Richards B J. D’Argentre, G. D’Artentre et al
2m 5f 44y
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS returns to the scene of his sole success over hurdles on this card last year and it would be no surprise to see him go well off a reduced mark having shown aptitude for chasing. Uncle Al could bounce back, while Three Zambezi’s isn’t without interest now starting out over the larger obstacles.
Robert Dunne J Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS (FR) 2.UNCLE AL (IRE) 3.THREE ZAMBEZI’S (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported when easily opening his account over hurdles (2 1/2m, soft) on this card last year. Has shown a bit over fences this term and perhaps a return to this venue off reduced mark could spark a bigger performance. TFRHHHHH BHA85
2 UNCLE AL (IRE) (5) 302516 D Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Milling Road (IRE) O Peak Racing B Mr Joseph Roche
RESULTS
7 12-0 Aaron Anderson (5) J Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Fitted with cheekpieces and much improved when getting up late in Sedgefield handicap chase (21.1f) a month ago. Easy to back and well beaten at Catterick on Sunday but probably worth another chance back up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA85
3 IMPERIAL PRIDE (IRE) (11) 1163-PP
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
10 11-9
Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Alderbrook Girl (IRE) Tom Bellamy J O The David Dennis Racing Club David Dennis, Banbury T B J. O’Donoghue DD Racing Ltd S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner in first half of 2024 but winless under Rules and has offered little in 2 runs back this winter after a lengthy absence. All to prove. TFRHHIII BHA80 (-1)
4 THREE ZAMBEZI’S (IRE) (28) 00F3-0P
Race Time
6 11-7
Br B g Zambezi Sun - Storming Run (IRE) Jack Tudor J O Mr G. A. Moore Christian Williams, Bridgend T B L. Casey Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but has a pointing background and certainly not over-faced for chase debut. TFRHHHII BHA78
5 HONNEUR DE SIVOLA (FR) (38) 305-366 9 11-1 Br Ch g Petillo (FR) - Loachapoka (GER) Ben Poste J O Mr Harry Hobson Clare Hobson, Royston T B Mr Gilles Trapenard & Mr Max Trapenard Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who finished second 4 times over fences in 2023, but has lost his way. TFRHHIII BHA72 2025: ONE LAST GLANCE 8 11 3 Freddie Mitchell 9-4 (Tom Gretton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Stewards Note: CRAC DE MEGAUDAIS: Following its run on 1/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. PROBABLE S.P.’s 15-8 Crac de Megaudais (FR), 3-1 Uncle Al (IRE), 9-2 Three Zambezi’s (IRE), 11-2 Imperial Pride (IRE), 10-1 Honneur de Sivola (FR) 6
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THIRD RACE 1.20
The Book Your Skips Online @ fakenhamskips.co.uk Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 3) (GBB Race) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): T Ellis (7 wins from 21 runners, 33%) runs THE DEN MASTER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Case (1 win from 10 runners, 10%) runs COSMIC SPIRIT & PAINTED WOLF Longest Traveller: QUINTA BRIGADA trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 EDDIE MY EAGLE (IRE) (28) 2-242
6 11-8
Colours
2m 3y BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
No Horse
Age st-lb
7 COSMIC SPIRIT (GB) (39) 00
4 10-9
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Western Skylark (IRE) Brendan Powell J O Mr R. H. J. Martin Dan Horsford, Rockley T B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Rhm Horses Ltd S
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Theatrical Spirit Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J O Mr J. Stevenson Ben Case, Banbury T B Joe Stevenson & Sophie Candy David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on hurdling debut promise when second of 9 in 17f Sedgefield maiden 4 weeks ago, clear of rest. Open to more progress and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Huge odds and no form in AW events/2 juvenile hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 PAINTED WOLF (IRE) (15) 4/21//-0P
8 11-8
2025: LINDY REILLY 7 10 12 Tristan Durrell 7-4 (Dan Skelton) 9 ran Hood worn by No. 1, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: EDDIE MY EAGLE: Following its run on 5/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Storming Strumpet Ciaran Gethings J O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary David Andrews Construction Limited S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-8 Eddie My Eagle (IRE), 3-1 Sense of Reason (GB), 7-1 Victors Spirit (SAF), 15-2 The Den Master (GB), 9-1 Quinta Brigada (IRE), 66-1 Painted Wolf (IRE), 300-1 Cosmic Spirit (GB)
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but has shown nothing in 2 maiden hurdles this term. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 QUINTA BRIGADA (IRE) (87) 6-0
THE TIMEFORM VIEW EDDIE MY EAGLE is open to further improvement in this sphere after a good second at Sedgefield and can open his account. Sense of Reason and Victors Spirit could be the dangers.
5 11-8
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Lola d’Haguenet (FR) Conor Ring J O Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EDDIE MY EAGLE (IRE) 2.SENSE OF REASON 3.VICTORS SPIRIT (SAF)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in 2 bumpers in Ireland and might need this starting out over hurdles over the minimum trip for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SENSE OF REASON (GB) (26) 4
5 11-8
Br B g Iffraaj - Sensibility Tom Cannon J O BCCS Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S
Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of fairly useful 2m hurdler Proofreader. Fair handicapper on the level and showed a bit starting out in this sphere at Huntingdon last month. Could improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 THE DEN MASTER (GB) (40) 4-3 BF Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Potters Den (IRE) O James & Jean Potter Ltd B James and Jean Potter Ltd
5 11-8 Jack Andrews (3) J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Potter Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of bumper winner/smart hurdler (2m-2 3/4m winner) Polly Peachum and fairly useful chaser (2 1/2m/21f winner) Some Man. Third on second of 2 starts in points (Nov 23). Worth a look on hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 VICTORS SPIRIT (SAF) (18) 22 Br B g Vercingetorix (SAF) - Acaciawood (SAF) O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership B Mr W. J. Engelbrecht
5 11-4 Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T
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TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in AW maiden on the level 3 weeks ago but had shown plenty in 2 bumpers in the summer. One to note on hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA10
FOURTH RACE 1.50
The Queen Boudicca Last Chance To Qualify Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) (GBB Race) for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £9000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights lowered 4lb.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): S Humphrey (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs JACKS TOUCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T R Gretton (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs OVERABOTTLEOFRED Longest Traveller: MIGHTY FLEUR trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 339 miles. Colours
No Horse
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 IT’S EASY (FR) (20) 135-310 Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA) O Mrs Helen Cole Racing B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois
2m 5f 44y
8 11-9
RESULTS
Ellis Collier (5) J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) by 40 lengths from Ilovethenightlife in November. Up 7lb and showed enough from the front in a much better race at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago to think she’s still in good nick. Could boss this field. TFRHHHHH BHA109
2 MIGHTY FLEUR (GB) (14) 23-2225 BF
Race Time
Distance
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2nd
3rd
4th
6 11-6
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) J O Big Time Billy Racing Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T B John Bryan Big Time Billy Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on 5 of her 8 starts, including in an 8-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, soft, 5/1) in November. Rare off day at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago and now switches to fences for handicap debut with hood replacing visor. TFRHHHII BHA106
3 JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (12) 43-UP52 CD
11 11-5
Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) Jack Tudor J O Dr Belinda Rose Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B L. Doyle Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improver sent chasing in 2023/24 when a three-time winner, including over this C&D. Had a spell off the track and while she showed more than on return when second back here 12 days ago, it wasn’t a strong piece of form with just the 2 finishers. TFRHHHII BHA105 (-2)
4 OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (258) F4/3221- 7 11-2
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Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Your Turn (IRE) Robert Dunne J O Ms C. Davis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Mr Malcolm Green JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage mare who tasted success at the third attempt over fences in a 23.6f Huntingdon handicap when last seen in April. Up 5lb but needs considering on her seasonal return for her in-form yard. TFRHHHHI BHA102 2025: GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) 9 11 5 Harry Bannister 7-2 (Ben Case) 5 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: MIGHTY FLEUR: Following its run on 19/12/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 It’s Easy (FR), 15-8 Overabottleofred (GB), 9-2 Mighty Fleur (GB), 7-1 Jacks Touch (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW IT’S EASY showed up fairly well in a better handicap than this at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago so it’s easy-enough to envisage her dominating her 3 rivals here. Tom Gretton has his small string in good order so Overabottleofred is the obvious danger on her return to action. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IT’S EASY (FR) 2.OVERABOTTLEOFRED 3.MIGHTY FLEUR 12
FIFTH RACE 2.20
The Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): S Edmunds (21 wins from 63 runners, 33%) runs BLUEGRASS & KELIJOE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs ESCAPOLOGIST Longest Traveller: BREEZETHROUGHLIFE trained by N King, Burderop, 190 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (26) 16-1030 C
7 12-0
Visor worn first time by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Kelijoe (FR), 10-3 Breezethroughlife (IRE), 11-2 Escapologist (FR), 8-1 Hiconic (GB), 9-1 Bluegrass (IRE),
2 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (20) P-3152 CD 5 11-6
14-1 Time Interval (GB)
Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T Tote S
THE TIMEFORM VIEW KELIJOE saw off a fellow improver in game fashion at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and has unlikely reached his ceiling yet,
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of Irish maiden hurdle debut when making successful start for Neil King in a weak C&D maiden in October. Ran poorly in a better race at Kempton next time but got immediately back on the up when second in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) 20 days ago. Player back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA113
so he’s taken to follow up for a yard which has an excellent record at this track. Hiconic showed better signs on the Flat recently and returns to this code on a handy mark, with the unexposed Breezethroughlife also feared
3 ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) (219) 1224-04 CD BF 7 11-6
back down in trip.
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Comohio (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T B Mr Earl De Faydeau K & N Waite Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KELIJOE (FR) 2.HICONIC 3.BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has been a bit disappointing since switched to handicaps, failing to justify support in first-time cheekpieces back down in grade at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) when last seen in May. Bit to prove back from 7 months off in a first-time visor. TFRHHHII BHA113 Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE) O Clan McNeil B Northmore Stud
RESULTS
8 11-1 Tom Bellamy J David Dennis, Banbury T DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicaps hurdles at Stratford/Warwick in May and remained in form over summer. Unsuited by the increased test of stamina when well beaten on return at Cheltenham (21f, soft) but ran badly at Hereford last time and has something to prove fitted with a first-time visor. TFRHHIII BHA108
5 HICONIC (GB) (11) 14-043P D
Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
9 11-0
Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note Jamie Brace (5) J O Golden Equinox Racing & AHRC Alex Hales, Edgecote T B Miss S. West Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
Representatives of Gamble Plant will kindly present a memento to the winning owner and will also judge and present a prize of £50 to the person in charge of the Best Turned Out horse.
TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit over jumps in the summer but ran creditably back on the Flat after 4 months off at Wolverhampton recently and returns to this sphere on a handy mark. Not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA107
6 KELIJOE (FR) (21) 2-02551
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched best form (following another wind surgery) when landing a weak race at Southwell on reappearance. More miss than hit since, however, and this step back up in trip isn’t sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA121
4 TIME INTERVAL (GB) (13) 123000
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
2025: PEARLY ISLAND 9 11 4 Tom Cannon 7-1 (Lucy Wadham) 8 ran
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Murray Dodd (7) J O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Coolmore Science Supplements S
Br B g Ice Breeze - Lady Germany (IRE) O Mark Harrod & Nicky George B Mrs P. Prendergast
2m 4f 1y
6 10-9
Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Belijoe (FR) Charlie Hammond J O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Mr Moise Bricault Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who got back on the up with the tongue strap swiftly dispensed with when keeping on gamely to land 9-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Unlikely reached his ceiling yet. TFRHHHHH BHA102 13
SIXTH RACE 2.50
The Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): C Williams (8 wins from 54 runners, 15%) runs ILLOGICAL LOGIC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Williams (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs ILLOGICAL LOGIC Longest Traveller: ILLOGICAL LOGIC trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 268 miles. Colours
No Horse
3m 5f 24y
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (27) 142-6U2 C 9 12-0
THE TIMEFORM VIEW None of these have tackled a marathon trip before but ILLOGICAL LOGIC is a thorough stayer and representing a yard in pretty good order, he could be the answer. One Last Glance is feared most.
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou Freddie Mitchell (3) J O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) 2.ONE LAST GLANCE 3.ANNIE NAIL (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on soft/heavy last season and was in the process of running creditably on second start of the campaign when unseating at Plumpton (25.7f, good) in November. Pulled clear of the rest when runner-up over 3m at Wetherby a month ago and much depends on whether he sees this trip out. TFRHHHHI BHA96
2 ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR) (40) F13PP2
RESULTS
8 11-8
Br Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR) Jack Tudor J O Christian Williams Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T B Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had the race sewn-up when falling 2 out at Newton Abbot in May and gained quick compensation when making all back there following month. Found for pressure when neck second at Windsor (3m) and stamina very much his forte, suggesting this trip will suit. TFRHHHHH BHA90
3 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (5) 342213
10 11-2
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7 10-8
Br B g Dartmouth - Unika La Reconce (FR) O Nick Gifford Racing Club B Dr Bryan Mayoh
Tabitha Worsley (3) J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good heart over hurdles, building on a pair of runner-up efforts when winning at Leicester in November (20.5f) and a solid third from 8lb higher back there on Monday. Significantly up in trip back over fences. TFRHHHII BHA84
4 GRAND SABRE (GB) (29) P-14566
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TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort over jumps when successful in a 5-runner handicap at Warwick (3m, good) in May. Below form all 4 starts since and hasn’t seen his races out well enough to consider him here tackling a new distance with cheekpieces on. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (12) 354602 C Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl O Mr P. Long B Sunnyhill Stud
9 10-7
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TIMEFORM VIEW Won a small-field handicap over 21.2f here in May. Several heavy defeats since but much more like it when second at long odds in a 23.4f handicap hurdle at this venue 12 days ago. Just 2lb higher back over fences. TFRHHHII BHA75 (+3)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.20
The Happy New Year From Gamble Plant Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3022, 2nd £1511, 3rd £755, 4th £378, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3476.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): T R Gretton (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs MILAN MILOS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs CHER MONSIEUR Longest Traveller: CHER MONSIEUR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 243 miles. Colours
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BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 HIDOR DE BERSY (FR) (29) 1P2/4-21 C D 9 12-0
7 CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (31) 000-354
6 10-7
Br Ch g Nidor (FR) - Tropulka God (FR) O Mrs V. Sollitt B Mr B. Caron, Mr B. Caron & Mme V. Caron
Mrs Vicki Sollitt (7) J Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T Ap Precision Groundworks S
Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Ma Chere Amie (FR) Mr Adam Ryan J O Mrs Samantha Dunn Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire
TIMEFORM VIEW Down in the weights and off the mark for this yard at the 3rd attempt in 3-runner handicap hurdle (6/4) at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 29 days ago, soon clear. That was a very thin race, however. TFRHHHII BHA100
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran creditably after 7 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA79
2 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (35) P-412P3 D
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9 11-13
8 MILAN MILOS (IRE) (21) 550-405
6 10-7
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) Miss Ellie Mayo (7) J O Mr Greenfingers Syndicate L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses Postpack Ltd S
Br B g Milan - Mop My Brow (IRE) Mr James King J O Team Payne, Powell, Ray and Warburton Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T B James A. Slattery JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the back of a breathing op at Perth (20.1f) in September prior to a good second at Southwell (20.4f) a month later. Bounced straight back from a poor effort when third at Musselburgh last time and has a 3lb lower mark to work with back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA99
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to better poor form over hurdles but hasn’t shaped without some promise and could go well from his reduced mark if keeping mistakes to a minimum. TFRHHHII BHA79
3 GETAWAY WITH YOU (GB) (14) 521112 D BF 8 11-10
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Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Dizzy Frizzy Mr Edward Vaughan (5) J O The Grand Cru Partnership David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Pragnell S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Hidor de Bersy (FR), 4-1 Eliza Dolittle (IRE), 9-2 Getaway With You (GB), 6-1 Heaven Smart (FR), Cher Monsieur (FR), 12-1 Milan Milos (IRE), 18-1 Clear The Runway (IRE), 150-1 Kilnacarra (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived since a tongue strap was combined with cheekpieces, landing a quickfire hat-trick over hurdles with an easy success at Lingfield (19.6f, good) last month. Had run ended at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 2 weeks ago but shaped as if still in top form and expected to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA96
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ELIZA DOLITTLE returned to her best when runner-up at Plumpton 18 days ago and is the percentage call to go one better from a 2lb higher mark. Getaway With You has been thriving and is expected to go well again, while Milan Milos is no forlorn hope if he can keep mistakes to a minimum.
4 CLEAR THE RUNWAY (IRE) (436) 5P/600P- D 10 11-8 Br B g Jet Away - Minish Yeats (IRE) Miss Ellie Callwood (7) J O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T B Mossie Cronin Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific in 2022 but very much on the downgrade when last seen in 2024. Market probably the best guide on this belated return to action. TFRHHIII BHA94
5 KILNACARRA (IRE) (37) 50P///-5PP Br B g Palavicini (USA) - Lady Annellie (IRE) O Miss J. I. Bedi B Mrs Mary Jane Bourke
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) 2.GETAWAY WITH YOU 3.MILAN MILOS (IRE)
RESULTS
9 10-8 Miss Venetia Thompson (7) J Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest at form at best in Ireland in 2021 and no show in 3 comeback outings for new yard after a huge absence. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHIIII BHA80
6 ELIZA DOLITTLE (IRE) (18) 661-552 Br B m Califet (FR) - Cove (IRE) O Mr Michael O’Shea B P. Connell
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8 10-8 Miss Olive Nicholls J Nick Gifford, Findon T Avtrade Limited S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Plumpton scorer who returned to her best when runner-up there (20.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously from 2lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA80 16
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