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FIRST RACE 12.15
The Sky Bet Acca Freeze Mares’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): S Edmunds (19 wins from 61 runners, 31%) runs HELLO SWEETY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs KEEP IT COOL AND OUR NEL Longest Traveller: YANKA BLUE trained by J & R Flint, Bridgend, 268 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 ALVESTA (GB) (25) 2-4434
4 12-0
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Alinstante O Mrs Angela Stokes B Miss K. Rausing
Colours
2m 3y
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
No Horse
Age st-lb
7 HELLO SWEETY (GB) (26) 6P4-3F2
4 11-2
Tom Cannon J Matt Crawley, Newmarket T Tote S
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Hello Honey (GER) Charlie Hammond J O Stewkley Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Gestut Gorlsdorf Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless under both codes. Ran well for fourth of 9 in C&D handicap on latest hurdle start but needs to shrug off a lesser effort on the Flat since. TFRHHIII BHA92
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard puller who can make mistakes but has been placed on both completed starts this autumn and this sharp track should play to her strengths. TFRHHHHI BHA80
2 KEEP IT COOL (IRE) (21) 000306
5 11-12
8 CASUAL ENCOUNTER (GB) (74) 564
3 10-6
Alex Chadwick (3) J James Owen, Newmarket T Jwd Ltd S
Br B f Passing Glance - Cape Spirit (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (7) J O Mr F. J. Brennan Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T B Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden hurdler for Shark Hanlon in Ireland. Hasn’t clicked in 2 outings for the James Owen yard but this prolific stable will likely find the key to her at some point. TFRHHHII BHA90
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat. Similar story over hurdles, although latest Ludlow juvenile fourth in cheekpieces (retained) was a bit better and handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance. TFRHHHII BHA85
Br B m Gamut (IRE) - Kalanosa (IRE) O Mr John Whyte B Eamonn Hogan
3 YANKA BLUE (IRE) (45) 053452 Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Bee Yanka O Mr L. H. Evans B Oldcourt Stud
4 11-11
2024: BRAVE JEN 6 11 11 Mr Jack Andrews 6-5 (Tom Ellis) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4, 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Stewards Note: ALVESTA: Following its run on 26/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Robert Dunne J John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T 3AS Leisure S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler, running her best race when second in Sedgefield maiden last month (final start for Alison Thorpe). Respected back in a handicap on first outing for new stable. TFRHHHHH BHA89
4 OUR NEL (IRE) (586) 343F4/P-
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Hello Sweety (GB), 9-2 Yanka Blue (IRE), 5-1 Our Nel (IRE), 6-1 Keep It Cool (IRE), 15-2 Alvesta (GB), 14-1 Casual Encounter (GB), 22-1 Crackerjack Queen (IRE), 28-1 Noble Miss (GB)
7 11-10
THE TIMEFORM VIEW YANKA BLUE is taken to build on last month’s Sedgefield second and make a winning start for the Flints. The hard-pulling Hello Sweety is hardly one for maximum faith given her tendency for mistakes but she can play a prominent role if keeping the errors down. The returning Our Nel is one to monitor closely in the betting on this first outing for James Owen.
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hopeful Gleam (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J O Mr Keith F. J. Loads et al. James Owen, Newmarket T B Mrs Margaret Platt The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler for Harry Fry. Not seen for 19 months but has joined the excellent James Owen yard. Stable also runs Keep It Cool. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibe are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA88
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YANKA BLUE (IRE) 2.HELLO SWEETY 3.OUR NEL (IRE)
5 CRACKERJACK QUEEN (IRE) (11) P2P-006 5 11-8 Br B m Jack Hobbs - Desert Queen O Mr John Wardle B Paddy Jago
RESULTS
Jack Andrews (3) J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Fresh Air S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form over hurdles, including remote sixth on Hereford handicap debut with a tongue-tie added 11 days ago. First-time cheekpieces are also fitted now. Still relatively early days for last year’s winning yard but improvement will be needed. TFRHHHII BHA86
6 NOBLE MISS (GB) (53) 13-540P D
Race Time
Distance
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2nd
3rd
4th
4 11-3
Br B f Noble Mission - Volver (IRE) Jamie Gambin (7) J O Lady Cecil, Family & Friends Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Tattersalls S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on the first of 2 outings in Huntingdon bumpers for Rae Guest last autumn but she has been comfortably held on all 4 hurdle starts for this yard, including C&D handicap debut in October. TFRHHIII BHA81 4
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SECOND RACE 12.45
The Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights lowered 4lb.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): S Edmunds (19 wins from 61 runners, 31%) runs CODETALKER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs SNAPIUS Longest Traveller: ZENATO trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 171 miles. Colours
No Horse
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
2m 3y J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 SLEEPING LATE (GB) (29) 432-50 Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wistow O Pam Sly & Lucy Sly B Mrs P. M. Sly
7 11-10
2024: ZHANG FEI (FR) 6 11 0 Fern O’Brien 8-11 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note: SNAPIUS: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Jack Andrews (3) J Pam Sly, Peterborough T Pam Sly Racing S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Zenato (IRE), 7-2 Miss Maxfort (IRE), 5-1 Snapius (IRE), 17-2 Codetalker (GB), 9-1 Merely A Detail (GB), 10-1 Sleeping Late (GB)
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 outings over hurdles last season and shaped better than seventh of 8 suggests on Huntingdon handicap debut 4 weeks ago, faltering late on soft ground. This sharper test should suit. TFRHHHII BHA110
2 ZENATO (IRE) (45) 41-4011 CD
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Perhaps the thriving ZENATO can complete a hat-trick. Miss Maxfort could be the main danger if she can reproduce the level she showed on her Chepstow yard debut
4 11-9
Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Romie’s Kastett (GER)Fern O’Brien (5) J O FRN - BITA Craic Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mrs Clodagh McStay BresBet S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZENATO (IRE) 2.MISS MAXFORT (IRE) 3.MERELY A DETAIL
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the back of a double under this rider in recent months. 7lb higher now but going the right way and should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Same trainer/jockey combination won this last year. TFRHHHHH BHA109
3 MERELY A DETAIL (GB) (34) 000-233 Br B f Falco (USA) - Mere Detail (IRE) O Mrs Nicola Bulgin B Nicola Bulgin
4 11-7
Robert Dunne J Toby Bulgin, Lambourn T
Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper scorer who has shown similar form when placed in 3 maiden/novice hurdles. Her opening mark isn’t obviously generous but she brings unexposed potential. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 SNAPIUS (IRE) (11) 0224-35 D Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE) O Mr Alan Herbert B J.P. Farrell
6 11-3 Ben Bromley (5) J James Owen, Newmarket T The Injured Jockey Fund S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up finishes at Ludlow and Sandown in handicap hurdles in February. Creditable third on Leicester reappearance in November but in the same form when a well-held fifth there 11 days ago. Bounce back needed in refitted blinkers. TFRHHHII BHA103
5 CODETALKER (GB) (32) 44F-426
5 11-3
Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Kimora (IRE) Charlie Hammond J O Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T B Ryan Potter & Steven Astaire Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer. Promise when reaching the frame in 2 maiden hurdles this autumn but disappointing last of 6 switched to handicap company at Warwick since, despite being strong in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA103
6 MISS MAXFORT (IRE) (30) 0-66003 D
5 11-2
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Ney Will (FR) Tom Cannon J O Mr T. Egan Des Donovan, Exning T B Tom Egan
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland who was a creditable third of 12 in 2m Chepstow handicap (soft) on her first outing for Des Donovan. Consistency wasn’t her strong suit in Ireland but claims if showing up here in similar form. TFRHHHHI BHA102 6
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THIRD RACE 1.15
The Sky Bet Queen Boudicca Series Qualifier Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights lowered 4lb.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (14 wins from 42 runners, 33%) runs SETTLE DOWN JILL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs SETTLE DOWN JILL Longest Traveller: I AM THE MOON trained by N & W Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 171 miles. Colours
No Horse
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Age st-lb
1 TANKARDSTOWN DIVA (IRE) (29) 202112 6 11-11 Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Muy Bonita (IRE) O Mr A. Bowlby B M. Kavanagh
2m 5f 44y
2024: EDE’IFFS ROCK 6 11 4 Harry Kimber 7-1 (Bill Turner) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Jack Andrews (3) J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Fresh Air S
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Tankardstown Diva (IRE), 4-1 I Am The Moon (GB), Settle Down Jill (IRE), 11-2 Jacks Touch (IRE), 7-1 Overabottleofred (GB), 9-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR)
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish mare who is thriving for her current yard, scoring over hurdles at Market Rasen and Ludlow before an excellent second back chasing in handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 29 days ago. Up 3lb but she’s a player. TFRHHHHH BHA111
2 I AM THE MOON (GB) (249) 412443-
THE TIMEFORM VIEW None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to TANKARDSTOWN DIVA who is on the up since joining Tom Ellis and can quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent Huntingdon second. Settle Down Jill is knocking on the door and rates a big threat though, while fencing newcomer I Am The Moon brings a fair amount of potential.
6 11-8
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour Sam Twiston-Davies J O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TANKARDSTOWN DIVA (IRE) 2.SETTLE DOWN JILL (IRE) 3.I AM THE MOON
TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a fairly useful hurdler last term, scoring at Warwick (19f) in January. This daughter of Pether’s Moon commands plenty of respect returning over fences here. TFRHHHII BHA108
RESULTS
3 SETTLE DOWN JILL (IRE) (11) 212532 BF 5 11-8 Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila Harry Atkins (7) J O Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Ballyreddin Stud & Kellsgrange Stud Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f winner over hurdles who has bettered that form in this sphere, a good second of 3 in 2m Leicester handicap chase 11 days ago. Firmly in the picture off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA108
4 JACKS TOUCH (IRE) (29) P43-UP5 CD
10 11-5
Br B m Jeremy (USA) - Jennys Gem (IRE) Tom Cannon 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 in this event. Off the track since pulled up in a point in May when a well-held fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 29 days ago though so needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (28) 1424P-5 CD 9 11-3 Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Jasmine (FR) Ciaran Gethings J O Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury T B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier David Andrews Construction Limited S
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TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced after 7 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Windsor (24.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago, fading before last. Can take a step forward now. TFRHHHII BHA103
6 OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (246) F4/3221-
6 11-2
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 made it third time lucky over fences in a 23.6f Huntingdon handicap when last seen in April. Up 5lb but needs considering on her seasonal return. TFRHHHII BHA102 8
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FOURTH RACE 1.45
The Sky Bet Build A Bet Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (19 wins from 67 runners, 28%) runs LAWSKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs KILBAKANTO Longest Traveller: KINGS ORDER trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 HIGH POINT (IRE) (65)
4 11-4
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Kilbakanto (IRE), 7-2 Tony Joe (IRE), 4-1 Jonquilla (FR), 9-2 High Point (IRE), 12-1 Lawsky (GB), 40-1 Kings Order (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW Six-figure Irish point winner KILBAKANTO is being brought along gradually but should be up to winning a race of this nature. He gets the vote, with confidence even higher should the market speak in his favour. Jonquilla was seen to maximum effect from the front when runner-up on hurdle debut but could give another good account granted similar circumstances, while well-related Tony Joe heads a trio of interesting hurdle debutants.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), not lacking for stamina when winning at Haydock in September. Run best excused last time and looks an interesting hurdle debutant for trainer having first runner over jumps. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-4
Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Maca Rince (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) J O McNeill Family & Stone Family Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Ann McCarthy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KILBAKANTO (IRE) 2.JONQUILLA (FR) 3.TONY JOE (IRE)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 Irish point winner was prominent in the market when considerately handled on Rules debut at Uttoxeter. Took a step forward when fourth in a 5-runner novice at Haydock (24.3f), smooth headway 3 out but paid for overexuberance late on. Makes appeal back down in trip sporting first-time hood. TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 KINGS ORDER (IRE) (24) F4-200F
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
2024: GO WEST (IRE) 6 11 4 Harry Cobden 6-4 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 2.
Br B g New Bay - Pacharana Ciaran Gethings J O Westminster Racing Syndicate Ross Burdon, Newmarket T B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd S
2 KILBAKANTO (IRE) (18) 1-44
2m 4f 1y
4 11-4
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Gisela (IRE) Conor Ring J O Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B R. Lynch Tote S
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3rd
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TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in points but no impact on bumper/ hurdle debut. Showing more when fell 2 out at Taunton last time (likely to have finished fifth) but looks a longer-term project. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 LAWSKY (GB) (605) 00/-
5 11-4
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Vizinga (FR) Alex Chadwick (3) J O BDRSyndicates James Owen, Newmarket T B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked badly in need of the experience in a valuable Newbury bumper on debut in March last year and was again well held in a much weaker bumper at Huntingdon the following month. Has joined an outstanding yard however and warrants a market check upped in trip on hurdles bow/reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 TONY JOE (IRE) (30) 3-14 Br Br g Westerner - Dara Supreme (IRE) O Mr D. P. Constable B Mr D.P. Constable
5 11-4 Jack Andrews (3) J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Fresh Air S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Well-related sort who confirmed promise of his debut when narrow winner of 5-runner Hexham bumper (16.2f) on debut for current yard (second improved since) but was unable to justify support under a penalty at Catterick last month. Should have more to offer now sent hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 JONQUILLA (FR) (30) 4-2
6 10-11
Br Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Buttercup (FR) Tom Cannon J O Mr Gordon Clements Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Haras de Tonnencourt
TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched €95,000 as a 3-y-o and was an encouraging fourth on bumper debut in February. Seen to maximum effect from the front on return/hurdles debut, finishing second in a 5-runner novice at Catterick (19.3f) last month. Should again be competitive in a race lacking obvious pace on paper. TFRHHHHI BHA10
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FIFTH RACE 2.15
The Sky Bet Super Sub Female Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (Female Professional Jockeys And Amateur Riders’ Race) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (19 wins from 67 runners, 28%) runs SHANTOU LUCKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs FRERE D’ARMES Longest Traveller: NO BUT I WILL trained by J S Smith, Tirley, 179 miles. Colours
No Horse
Age st-lb
1 FRERE D’ARMES (FR) (43) 105354 CD
8 12-0
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) 2.FRERE D’ARMES (FR) 3.SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in hunter chase at Stratford in May but struggled since, though was out of his depth in the Elite Hurdle at Wincanton latest. TFRHHHHI BHA122
RESULTS
8 11-11
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Backtothekingsnest (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J O Johnstone Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T B James Coen Keylocks (Ltd) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins since joining the prolific James Owen yard at the end of the summer. Stamina seemingly stretched by 3 1/2m in Southern National at Fontwell but seemingly no excuses when fourth of 5 at Plumpton 6 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA119
3 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (71) P-23213
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
THE TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 have something to prove but BOLSOVER BILL went with more promise than the bare result suggests back from a long absence at Leicester 3 weeks ago and better is expected now back chasing. Frere d’Armes is on a workable mark if finding some form.
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Ville Sainte (FR) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J O Belbroughton Racing Club Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Xavier Leredde Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
2 SHANTOU LUCKY (IRE) (6) 113104
2m 5f 44y
Race Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
8 11-6
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Little CarmelaMiss Jessica Milly Smith (7) J O Exors of the Late Mr Donald Smith Julian Smith, Tirley T B T. A. Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but in good form this summer, building on a trio of placed efforts when scoring from the front in a refitted visor at Cartmel. Disappointed at Chepstow next time, however, and has since changed yards. TFRHHHII BHA114
4 MOON HUNTER (GB) (33) 5F/43P-0
8 11-4
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Duffy Alice Stevens (3) J O Mr J A Rice Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T B Mr W. Kinsey & Mr S. Crank Tote S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on his final run for Henry Daly and similar story starting out for this yard at Lingfield on return. TFRHHIII BHA112
5 BOLSOVER BILL (IRE) (21) 11U33/-6 Br B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE) O Jersey Racing Friends B Lyle Buttimer
8 11-0
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TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing back-to-back handicap chases at Exeter in January 2024 on first 2 starts for current yard. Shaped as if needing the run after 20 months off over hurdles at Leicester 3 weeks ago and better expected now back chasing. TFRHHHHH BHA108
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2024: FRERE D’ARMES (FR) 7 11 7 Miss Heidi Palin 8-1 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5.
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SIXTH RACE 2.45
The Sky Bet Club Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (19 wins from 67 runners, 28%) runs SHADOWS IN THE SKY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs SHADOWS IN THE SKY Longest Traveller: TO BE SURE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 245 miles. Colours
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Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR) O Mr A. P. Jones B Bruno Vagne
Miss Lily Jones (7) J Neil King, Burderop T
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
2024: SAMOURAI ONE (FR) 7 10 12 Tom Cannon 5-2 (Lucy Wadham) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Stewards Note: SAFE DESTINATION: Following its run on 21/11/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Safe Destination (GB), 5-1 To Be Sure (GB), 6-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), Fern Hill (IRE), Shadows In The Sky (IRE), 13-2 He Is A Cracker (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who ended a losing run that stretched back to 2021 when winning a 5-runner handicap chase here in October. Found out by 7lb rise at Huntingdon next time but decent effort back over hurdles since. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 FERN HILL (IRE) (15) 43-5115
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SAFE DESTINATION has started the season well and remains of interest stepping up in trip. To Be Sure can make the frame again.
10 12-0
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock Ciaran Gethings J O Mr J E Harrison & Mrs S Case Ben Case, Banbury T B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAFE DESTINATION 2.TO BE SURE 3.ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a first success since 2022 when making a winning return in 5-runner contest at Uttoxeter and followed up in veterans’ chase at Huntingdon. Found run of good form coming to an abrupt halt at Wincanton 2 weeks ago, however, and headgear back on. TFRHHHII BHA110
3 SHADOWS IN THE SKY (IRE) (65) 1333P2 BF
9 11-13
Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3) J O BDRSyndicates James Owen, Newmarket T B John & Jamie O’Brien
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement since joining James Owen, winning twice and placed several times, including when 10 lengths second of 5 to Enjoy d’Allen in handicap chase at this course (21.2f, good) 65 days ago. Seems summed up by current mark, however. TFRHHHII BHA109
4 SAFE DESTINATION (GB) (30) 24-3126 7 11-13 Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass Sam Twiston-Davies J O Mr Malcolm Berryman Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T B Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who readily landed conditional jockeys’ handicap at Chepstow. Second at Kempton (3m) the following week before hampered at Ascot last time. Remains of interest up in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA109
10 10-9
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) J O T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but arrives in decent heart, creditable 5 3/4 lengths third of 8 to Safe Destination in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good to firm) 70 days ago. 4lb better off with the winner here. TFRHHHHI BHA91
6 HE IS A CRACKER (IRE) (44) 5P-0213
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
Age st-lb
1 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (6) 544132 C
5 TO BE SURE (GB) (70) U2-3423
3m 5f 24y
9 10-2
Br B g Califet (FR) - She Is A Cracker (FR) Isabelle Ryder (7) J O Enigma Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T B Philip Heskin
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 9-y-o who built on earlier promise when landing 7-runner handicap at Fontwell. Remote third there since, however, and 1lb out of the weights here. TFRHHHII BHA83 14
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SEVENTH RACE 3.15
The Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
2m 7f 95y
KEY RACE STATISTICS Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (23 wins from 77 runners, 30%) runs DOUBLETHETROUBLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): James Owen (12 wins from 48 runners, 25%) runs GIRL OF GOLD Longest Traveller: LADY HARRIETT 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 GIRL OF GOLD (IRE) (21) 554-223 Br B f Golden Horn - Surrealism O Highflyer Bloodstock B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
4 12-0
2024: STAR LEGEND (IRE) 5 11 9 Mr Alex Chadwick 7-2 (James Owen) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Ben Bromley (5) J James Owen, Newmarket T
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Isabel de Clare (GB), 11-4 Girl of Gold (IRE), 3-1 Lady Harriett (GB), 11-2 Pooroldmackley (IRE), 16-1 Doublethetrouble (GB), 100-1 Annie Nail (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when chasing home subsequent winner La Zoubida in a novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft), pulling clear of rest. Unable to better that form switched to handicaps when third at Leicester (20.5f, soft) 3 weeks ago but may improve now upped in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA100
THE TIMEFORM VIEW LADY HARRIETT was well backed on her reappearance last month and could be worth another chance to show that money wasn’t misplaced. Isabel de Clare and Girl of Gold are entitled to be in the mix if seeing out the longer trip.
2 POOROLDMACKLEY (IRE) (93) 1-34513 D 6 11-4 Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Parkview Delight (IRE) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) J O Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan T B Mr Daniel Keating
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LADY HARRIETT 2.ISABEL DE CLARE 3.GIRL OF GOLD (IRE)
RESULTS
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when recording third career success in an 11-runner Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, good) at the end of August. Found things too competitive over fences next time but no surprise to see him closer to form back over hurdles following a break. TFRHHHII BHA89
3 ISABEL DE CLARE (GB) (27) 00-0023 Br Br m Passing Glance - Flutter Bye (IRE) O Six Syndicate B Mill House Stud
5 10-13 Jack Andrews (3) J Tom Ellis, Rugby T Fresh Air S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but has shown promise since joining current yard, placing in back-to-back handicaps at Ludlow (21.3f), despite taking a strong hold latest. Should go well if she can settle back over a longer trip. TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 DOUBLETHETROUBLE (GB) (25) 3/200//-P
7 10-13
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Br Ch g Pearl Secret - Kirunavaara (IRE) Tom Cannon J O The Doublethetrouble Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Aspire Bloodstock Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper for John Butler on Flat but hadn’t raced over hurdles for nearly 3 years prior to pulling up at Market Rasen last month (first start since rejoining Lucy Wadham). Remains with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA84
5 LADY HARRIETT (GB) (32) 10P3P-3 BF
6 10-5
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Matrow’s Lady (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) J O Mr Steven John Matthews Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T B Steven Matthews Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd S
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TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) last November but inconsistent subsequently. Unable to justify support when well held third (21.9f) on comeback last month but looks worth another chance stepping back up in distance sporting a change of headgear. TFRHHHHH
6 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (21) 335460 C Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl O Mr P. Long B Sunnyhill Stud
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8 10-2
Mr Joseph Stevenson (7) J Tracey Leeson, Towcester T
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TIMEFORM VIEW Won a small-field handicap over fences at this track in May but she’s out of sorts since. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA70
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