Haydock Park Racecard - Saturday 14th February by Weatherbys

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WELCOME TO

Welcome to Haydock Park for the William Hill Grand National Trial Day.

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Haydock Park for William Hill Grand National Trial Day, a ﬁxture that combines rich racing heritage with one of the most searching tests of stamina in the Jump Racing calendar

Taking place on Valentine’s Day, today’s meeting offers a perfect excuse to share an afternoon of top-class racing with friends, family, or loved ones, and we are delighted you have chosen to spend the day with us here at Haydock Park

The William Hill Grand National Trial is a race steeped in history and prestige, with a roll of honour that includes some of the sport’s most celebrated staying chasers Past winners such as Red Rum, Party Politics, Master Oats and Bristol De Mai underline the importance of this contest, and today’s renewal once again promises a compelling spectacle

This season’s race also forms part of the ‘William Hill Half A Mill’ bonus, which offers a £500,000 prize to the connections of any horse that can win one of three designated trials during the 2025/26 season the Becher Chase at Aintree, the Classic Chase at Warwick, or today’s Grand National Trial and then go on to claim victory in the 2026 Randox Grand National on Saturday 11th April. The bonus adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already fascinating contest

As always, our team across the racecourse has worked hard to deliver a warm and enjoyable raceday experience, with excellent food and drink options, welcoming hospitality, and raceday staff on hand throughout the course.

Looking ahead, we look forward to welcoming you back for our next ﬁxture on Thursday 5th March, perfectly timed in the build-up to the Cheltenham Festival It promises to be an exciting afternoon of racing and an ideal opportunity to enjoy the sport ahead of one of the biggest weeks in the National Hunt season

I would like to thank William Hill and our other sponsors on the card, QED Scaffolding, ZYN, Albert Bartlett, Pertemps Network and the friends and family of Richard Howard for their valued support of this prestigious raceday, and to thank you for your continued support of Haydock Park

I hope you enjoy a memorable afternoon of racing and a very happy Valentine’s Day.

Simon Tonge General Manager

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Race Conditions can be found at the end of your racecard

Regional Director North West

Dickon White

General Manager

Simon Tonge

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park

Daniel Cooper

Regional Head of Operations – North West

Stephen Mansﬁeld

Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree

Sulekha Varma

Catering Regional General Manager

Lee Dennan

Head of Commercial – Aintree and Haydock Park

Claire Leonard

Sales Service Manager

Lucy McCaffrey

Head of MarketingAintree and Haydock Park

James Rennard

Partnership Account Manager

Liz Jacob

Communications Lead

Sophie-May Clarke

Owners Liaison Manager

Vikki Mason

Estates Manager

Karl Coghlin

Catering General Manager – Haydock Park

Stuart Griffin

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Simon Tonge

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Daniel Cooper

Chairman

Nick Bannister

Committee Members

Mouse Barlow, Christopher Clay, Simon Copeland, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Gary Middlebrook

Stewards

Greg Pearson (Chief Steward)

Jeremy Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Daniel Andrews, Michael Eyre, Nathan Green

Starters

Stuart Turner, Seamus O’Neill

Judge

Nick Bostock

Clerk Of The Scales

Wayne Burnell

Veterinary Officers

Mark Tabachnik, John Burgess

Veterinary Surgeons

Kate Sumner (SRVS)

Graham Potts (RVS)

Alasdair Topp (RVS)

Medical Officers

Dr John Edwards (SRMO)

Dr Kate Gaskell (RMO)

Dr James Collins (RMO)

Dr Ian Roberts (RMO)

Nurse

Darron Lomax

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Amy Fairclough, Joe O’Gorman, Graham Gray, Victoria Forbes, Melanie Swarbrick, Hannah Carnall, Joanna Vickers

Betting Ring Manager

Darren Irving

Commentator

David Fitzgerald

Raceday Presenter

Gordon Brown

PREMIER LOUNGE

Premier Lounge

Full bar and freshly made dishes of the day including pizza, salads, sharing platters

Premier Bar Full Bar

COUNTY STAND

Sandon Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Horseshoe Suite

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Crumbs Bar & Grill

Freshly prepared sandwich Deli

The Moët Champagne Bar Closed

Wine & Champagne

Jubilee Bar

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

The Wine Rack Open

BE FRIENDLY STAND

Be Friendly Café Closed

Be Friendly Bar Closed

CATERING FACILITIES

GRANDSTAND AND PADDOCK

The Makerﬁeld Lawn Closed

Sprint Cup Bar/The Weighed Inn

Full bar / Hot and cold beverages / Selection of award winning great north pies

Sports Bar Full Bar

Final Furlong Bar Full Bar

Oaks Bar Closed

Cue Card Bar Open for viewing

PADDOCK

Pimms Garden Bar Closed

Paddock Club Closed

Paddock Coffee

Serving a selection of seasonal coffees

HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE

RACECARD EXPLAINED

1 GREY DAWNING (IRE) (233) 13/2P12- C 8 11-10

Gr g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)

Harry Skelton

Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmartnoviceduring2023/24andlast-fencemistakearguablycosthimtheracewhensecondtoRoyalePagailleinthis12monthsago SignedofflasttermwithasolidsecondintheBowlChaseatAintree(25f,good)andlikelytomakeaboldbidtogoonebetterthanlastyear. TFRHHHHI BHA166 13 14

Grange Stud TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks &Northants), Ladbrokes

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

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

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

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

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &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. Birthplace of horse

10. Days since the horse last run

11. Horse’s age

12. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)

13. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

14. Horse’s owner

15. Horse’s breeder

16. Sponsor

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

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

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

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

Haydock Park has made substantial practical changes to our facilities to ensure we follow all mandatory disability requirements, which include the following:

Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars

Braille being included on the majority of our signage

Improvements to disabled viewing areas

Suite doors being widened

Lowering of betting facilities to improve access

Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access

The introduction of a disabled lift

Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation

Increasing disabled car parking access

Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage

Additional centrally located disabled toilets

Modiﬁcation of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting ﬂush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilities and washbasin and handles)

Refuge areas constructed in case of ﬁre (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point)

Additional Evac chairs

Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons

Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)

Accessible viewing facilities are located:

Makerﬁeld Stand

First ﬂoor, Final Furlong Bar

Centenary Stand

First ﬂoor, Horseshoe Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

First ﬂoor, Kauto Star Suite

Accessible toilet facilities can be located in:

Grandstand and Paddock

Ground ﬂoor by Sprint Cup Bar

Makerﬁeld Stand

Ground ﬂoor by Sports Bar

Centenary Stand

Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite

Tommy Whittle Stand

Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second floor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes

Lowered Service Counters

Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities

Induction Loops

Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands

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Welcome to all our Annual Members on William Hill National Trial Day.

The race’s alumni read like a roll call of National Hunt nobility Red Rum, that paragon of equine immortality, used Haydock as a preparatory crucible. Party Politics, a horse of such monumental stamina that he seemed to draw energy from the very mud itself, likewise passed through this Lancastrian baptism before claiming Aintree’s crown. Their triumphs imbued the Trial with an aura of prophetic signiﬁcance: win here, and destiny may yet beckon.

The chief supporting race is The Rendlesham Hurdle. Here, beneath skies of a peculiarly British greyness—skies that appear to have been painted by a melancholic watercolourist withafondnessfordrizzle—thestayinghurdlers of the realm assemble to demonstrate their fortitude, their decorum, and their unwavering commitment to forward propulsion A stellar ﬁeld awaits today.

It’s a pleasure to see so many Haydock Park runnersofthepastatnextmonth’sCheltenham Festival The Jukebox Man and Grey Dawning head to Gloucestershire with claims in the Gold Cup, whilst Old Park Star heads the market for the Supreme

Do keep your eyes peeled for exclusive Members activities in the coming weeks and please make use of your exclusive amenities to enhance your racegoing experience. I hope you have an enjoyable and successful days racing.

STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE Annual Members Representative

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for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8346, 2nd £4174, 3rd £2086, 4th £1044. (Penalty Value £10892)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs THE MIGHTY CELT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs POURQUOI PAS PAPA

FANCYTHAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs MACKTOAD today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: TRYTHEM trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

1 MACKTOAD (FR) (49) 114

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D BF 11-8

Br Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Toady (FR)

Sean Bowen J

O TSG Partnership Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Couetil Elevage & Haras de Montaigu KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchbumperwinnerwhocreatedagoodimpressionwhenreadilydefeatingPourquoiPasPapaon2mSandownhurdledebutfornewconnectionsbutwasundone byhisjumpingwhenwellbeatenfavouriteinGrade2juvenileatChepstowlaterinDecemberWellworthanotherchanceinﬁrst-timecheekpieces.

2 THE MIGHTY CELT (IRE) (90) 15-3220

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cathmart Desjy (FR)

O Gwmr Property Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA-

11-8

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Martin O’Sullivan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefuldebutwinneratAuteuilpriortoﬁnishingrunner-upinListed/Grade2companythere.BelowformﬁnalstartforN.George&A.Zetterholm (soldfor€145,000)butlooksaveryinterestingrunnerfortopyard,nowhoodedfollowingwind/geldingoperation.

3 POURQUOI PAS PAPA (FR) (16) 2221

Br B g Manatee - Pourquoi Pas Elle (FR)

O Bell, Lyons, James, Hill

TFRHHHHI BHA134

11-5

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Winston & Mr Clovis Cottin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSolidsecondonhurdledebutforDavidCottin(soldfor€200,000)andhavingﬁlledthesamepositionﬁrsttwostartsfornewyard,improvedtoget offthemarkin17-runnernovicehurdleatWincanton(15.2f,heavy),quickeningclearquiteimpressivelyOpentofurtherimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA121

4 LOVE SONNET (IRE)

(59) 211 D 11-1

Br B f Shaman (IRE) - Kiss Goodnight (IRE)

O Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

James Davies J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Highfort Stud DragonBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive2-timescorerontheFlatinIrelandandhasmadeabrightstarttoherhurdlecareer,improvingfurthertofollowupHerefordsuccessin10-runner juvenileatNewbury(16.3f)inDecember,suitedbywayracedeveloped.Moreonherplateforhat-trickbidbutcouldhavemoretooffer TFRHHHII BHA116

5 MANLAGA (IRE) (21) 1-2

Br B f Maxios - Tornada (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr George Clohessy

11-1

Brian Hughes J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonnewcomershurdleatAuteuil(15f)inMarchforMarcelRollandandshapedwithplentyofencouragementwhenrunner-upinﬁllies’Listedjuvenileonstabledebut atDoncaster(16.6f,soft)lastmonth,onlybetteredbyonewithﬁtness/experienceedge.Likelyimproverforpowerfulconnections. TFRHHHHH BHA127

6 TRYTHEM (IRE) (47) 6

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Rock Magic (IRE)

11-0

Donagh Meyler J

O Mr Kenny Haughey Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Whitebarn Farming Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNotbredforjumpingandshapedaccordinglywhensixthina15-runnerjuvenilehurdleatLeopardstown(18f,goodtosoft)ondebut inDecember Interestingthatshrewdyardpitchhimintothissortofcompanythoughandonetonoteinthebetting. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 WHATSGOINGONMARVIN (IRE) (15)

Br B g Camelot - Cry Me A River (IRE)

02 11-0

James Bowen J

O Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Fairplay Exchange S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulsortontheFlat(changedhandsfor115,000gns)andleftbehindaforgivablehurdledebutwhenrunner-upatCatterick (15.7f,soft)lasttime,pullingclearwithafellowimprover.Indeeperwatersherebutunlikelywe’veseenthebestofhimasahurdler TFRHHHII BHA-

8 WORD FOR WORD (IRE) (199)

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Washington Belle (IRE)

11-0

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Rory Mulholland Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHarzandgelding.Damhalf-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/chasewinner(stayed21/4m)Esporao.Showedfairforminsecondof3maidensonFlatin2025 forJohnJosephMurphybutfacesnoeasytaskonhurdle/stabledebut.Likelyalonger-termproject,unlessbettingsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: GIBBS ISLAND 4 11 5 Stan Sheppard 4-1 (Tom Lacey) 5 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:

MACKTOAD: Following its run on 27/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost conﬁdence and jumped poorly

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Manlaga (IRE), 7-2 The Mighty Celt (IRE), 9-2 Macktoad (FR), Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR), 12-1 Love Sonnet (IRE), 20-1 Whatsgoingonmarvin (IRE), 33-1 Try Them (IRE), 100-1 Word For Word (IRE)

The sole entrant in next month’sTriumph hurdle at Cheltenham, MANLAGAcan improveto go one better than she did in Listed company on stable debut. Fellow ex-French recruit The Mighty Celt is a fascinating contender on ﬁrst start for the Dan Skelton yard, while Macktoad is surely worth another chance in ﬁrst-time headgear, the form of his impressive Sandown win since franked by the re-opposing Pourquoi Pas Papa, who still has more to offer himself

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HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £285,818 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.

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for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18500

Owners Prize Money 1st £7472, 2nd £3735, 3rd £1869, 4th £934, 5th £466. (PenaltyValue £9769.85)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (12 wins from 93 runners, 13%) runs THROATLASH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs ANYHARMINASKING

WEIGHTWATCHER: NELLS SON won off a handicap mark of 144, his rating is now down 7lb to 137 LONGESTTRAVELLER: BYTHESAMETOKEN trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

1 NELLS SON (GB) (27) 13P-545 11 12-2

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE)

Danny McMenamin J

O David & Nicky Robinson Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwithadecentstrikeratebutsignsofdeclinethisterm,ﬁfthof6atWindsor(16.2f,soft)27daysago

2 PULLAGAIN GREEN (IRE) (94) 01125P D 10 11-12

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Clogher Valley (IRE)

Fern O’Brien (5) J

O Roy & Sally Green Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Robert Kirkwood BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenscoringatWorcesterinJuneandfollowedupatMarketRasenfollowingmonth. GoodsecondatBangornexttimebutwentofftheboilafter.Backfromabreaknow.

3 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (316) P/1230P- D 9 11-9

Br B g Westerner - Beneﬁcial Breeze (IRE)

O Mrs J. Iddon

B Longrove Stud

Shane Fenelon (5) J

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedingoodformlastseason,winningwellatCarlislebeforesecondintheArkleTrialatCheltenham.Runofgoodformcametoanabrupthaltsince, however,andhishopesarepinnedonachangeofstable(hasleftCharlieLongsdon)sparkingarevivalonreturn.

4 BYTHESAMETOKEN (IRE) (146) 0/3443-1 12 11-6

HHIII BHA130

Br B g Fame And Glory - Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Downtown Syndicate Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B K. Mortell

TIMEFORMVIEWHaddroppedtohislastwinningmarkanddidn’tgounbackedwhenmakingasuccessfulreturnfrom13monthsoff atListowelinSeptember Offsincebutclearlygoeswellfresh.

TFRHHHII BHA127

5 TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) (711) 223011/- 9 11-6

Br B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE)

O Hetton Boys

Nathan Moscrop J

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T

B Roger Symes Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingsortwhoimprovedtolandadoubleinsoft/heavygroundchasesaround3matCatterick/Newcastlein2024.Dropbackintrip noissueforthisbelatedhat-trickbidandinterestingifmarketsuggestshe’sﬁringonallcylindersfollowing23-monthabsence. TFRHHHII BHA127

6 THE BLUESMAN (FR) (48) 31/13-12 D BF 7 11-5

Br B g Crillon (FR) - Firmini (FR)

Sean Bowen J

O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Dr V. Bernard Stoffel & Mr Vincent Leroy Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/maidenhurdlewinnerforPaulNichollswhoeasilylandeda20.5fSouthwellhandicapswitchedtofencesonreturnfornewyardinDecember. BetteredthatformwhensecondatLeicesterjustafterChristmas.Likelycapableofevenbetterandleadingclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 HARSH (GB) (21) 03U05P 6 11-4

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Andry Brusselles James Bowen J

O M Gowing, P Booker & D Jewers Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Gigginstown House Stud Fairplay Exchange S TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerinIrelandafewseasonsbackbuthe’s0-8overfencesandfailedtolandablowtried inblinkersbothstartsforthisyard

8 THROATLASH (IRE) (28) 23P-111 CD 7 11-3

Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - My Bay Lady

O Mr J. Fyffe

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mark Slevin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressingverywellinhandicapchasesthisseason,makingit3from3overC&D4weeksago,hardlyputting afootwrongandtakingfulladvantageofanuncontestedlead.5lbrisemayunderestimatehim. TFRHHHHH BHA124

9 ANYHARMINASKING (IRE) (136) 01-02P2 9 11-3

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B James A. Slattery Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysoffthismarkoverhurdlesatNewcastleduringthespring.Bynomeansdisgracedwhen beateninamatchonthirdrunoverfencesbackfromabreakatWarwickwhenlastseeninOctober. TFRHHHII BHA124

10 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (9) 06-353F BF 8 11-1

Br B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE)

O Bill’s A Gent Syndicate

Craig Nichol J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Fionan O’Driscoll Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dual2mhurdleswinnerwhomadeagoodstartoverfencesatAintreeinOctober However,has failedtobuildonthatsinceanddoesn’tlookanaturaljumper. TFRHHHII BHA122

11

TARAS HALLS (IRE) (25) P-P1P2P D 8 11-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE)

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford

Callum Bewley J

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkeredforﬁrsttimewhenscoringatNewcastleinNovember Pulledup2ofnext3starts,however, runningnosortofraceatLeicesterlastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA121

12 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (28) 34-24F6 D

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE)

O Mrs A. Shore

9 10-13

Gavin Sheehan J

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNewcastleoff2lbhigher11monthsagobutisprovingfairlyexpensivetofollowwithhisjumping becominganincreasingconcern.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TFRHHIII BHA120

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Hood worn by No 3, 5. Blinkers worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 9, 10, 12. Stewards Note:

TARAS HALLS: Following its run on 20/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Bluesman (FR), 4-1 Throatlash (IRE), 6-1 Bythesametoken (IRE), 12-1 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE), Anyharminasking (IRE), Gentleman Bill (IRE), 18-1 Taras Halls (IRE), 20-1 Nells Son (GB), 22-1 Pull Again Green (IRE), Cerendipity (IRE), 33-1 Western Zephyr (IRE), 50-1 Harsh (GB)

THROATLASH was impressive when completing the hat-trick over C&D 4 weeks ago and could still be ahead of his mark after a 5lb rise. The Bluesman is another progressive sort who remains ofinterest, while Irishveteran Bythesametoken deﬁed an absence at Listowel in September so can clearly go well fresh.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THROATLASH

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THE ZYN RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£26148,2nd£10734,3rd£5370,4th£2682,5th£1344,6th£672. (PenaltyValue£34170)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs KABRAL DU MATHAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs HENRI THE SECOND LONGESTTRAVELLERS: HENRI THE SECOND trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 192 miles. FRENCH SHIP trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 192 miles.

THIRD

1 KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) (44) 1222-11 C 6 11-8

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivearound2mforPaulNichollsandtookitupanothernotchfornewyardafterabreathingoperationwheneasilywinning19fhandicaphereon reappearance.HadplentyinhandwhenfollowingupintheRelkeelatCheltenhamandprobablyhasn’tﬁnishedimprovingyet.Likelytostay3m. TFRHHHHH BHA154

2 HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (14) 120-321 9 11-6

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) Freddie Gingell J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedatleastasgoodaseverinrunningawaywith11-runnerhandicaphurdleatSandown(23.5f,soft) 14daysago,easily Thisasksamuchdifferentquestion.

3 BEAUPORT (IRE) (56) 1320-4P 10 11-2

Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE)

Toby McCain-Mitchell J

O Bryan & Philippa Burrough Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Byerley Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdler/chaserwhopostedexcellentthirdinLongWalkHurdleatAscotin2024/25butwaspulledup inlatestrenewalofsameeventonmostrecentouting.Sincehadabreathingoperation. TFRHHHII BHA153

4 FRENCH SHIP (GB) (35) 41-U110 C

6 11-2

Br B g French Navy - Starlit Cantata Lorcan Williams J

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Shoreham Stud Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenhisformupacoupleofnotchesthisseason,winningbig-ﬁeldeventsatCheltenhaminOctoberandNewbury(20.5f,goodtosoft) inNovemberNotseentobesteffectintheLanzaroteatKemptononmostrecentoutingandremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA146

LUD’OR (FR)

(27) 212-133 BF

Br Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Luna Lucky (FR)

6 11-2

Gavin Sheehan J

O The Ludorums Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Ms Florence Pellerin Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedadifferentpropositionwhenmakingallin2m4fBangorhandicaponreturninNovemberandhasconﬁrmedthatimprovement withgoodplacedeffortsincompetitivehandicapsatNewburyandWinsorsince.Thisasksformorebuthe’slikeable. TFRHHHII BHA141

6 LAVIDAADIVA (IRE) (21) 12-3414 D 7 10-13

Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Gt Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwicelastseasonandtookadvantageofsomebelow-parrivalswhenbagging5-runnerListedeventatDoncasterinDecember, goingwithenthusiasm.FoundlifetougherinGrade2companysinceandhasevenmoreonherplatehere. TFRHHIII BHA133

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) 7 11 6 Charlie Todd 6-1 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Kabral du Mathan (FR), 5-1 French Ship (GB), 17-2 Henri The Second (FR), 9-1 Beauport (IRE), 10-1 Lud’or (FR), 40-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE)

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It was hardly a strong ﬁeld KABRAL DU MATHAN dispatched in the Relkeel but he could easily have won by a good bit further had his rider desired and is very much the one to beat with the step up to 3m likely to be within range. French Ship wasn’t seen to best effect in the Lanzarote at Kempton on his most recent outing and remains open to improvement, with Lud’or another interesting contender up in grade.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) 2.FRENCH SHIP 3.LUD’OR (FR)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs DALSTON LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs DALSTON LAD LONGESTTRAVELLER: KASINO DES MOTTES trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 212 miles.

1 CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (IRE) (21) 11462P D 7 11-2

Br B g Ocovango - Loyalty Card (IRE)

Nathan Moscrop J

O Mr A. Horabin James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedagoodattitudewhenlandingadoubleover2m6fatCartmelinthesummerandshowedmuchimprovedformwhennarrowlybeaten atC&DbeforeChristmas,likelytohavewonhadhejumpedbetterLimitationsexposedinGradedcompanylasttime,though. TFRHHIII BHA125

DALSTON LAD (IRE) (28) 10-0211

Br B g Ocovango - Miss Platinum (IRE)

O Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton

B Longrove Stud

CD 6 11-2

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/usefulbumperwinnerwhoisprogressingoverhurdles,gettingoffthemarkatthethirdattemptinconvincingfashionSedgeﬁeld(19.8f)onBoxingDay. Improvedfurtheruppedto3mwhenwinning10-runnerhandicaphurdleatthisC&D(goodtosoft)28daysagoandhe’saleadingplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA129

3 KASINO DES MOTTES

(FR) (28) 41-5153 D 6 11-2

Br B g Balko (FR) - Banco des Mottes (FR)

Freddie Gingell J

O Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW£130,000Irishpointrecruitwhoshowedawillingattitudetogetoffthemarkatthesecondtimeofaskingoverhurdlesina21fKemptonnoviceinNovember. NotdisgracedinCheltenhamGrade2subsequentlyandplacedagainbehindWhiskeyYankeeatAscotlasttimebutmoreneededtolandthis. TFRHHHII BHA126

4 LEGENDARY LUKE (IRE)

(34) 1-211 D 6 11-2

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Mo Bury (IRE)

Gavin Sheehan J

O RC Syndicate XI Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Martin O’Reilly racingclub.com S

TIMEFORMVIEW

£100,000IrishpointwinnerwhoﬁnishedanencouragingsecondinbumperatWorcesterinOctober.Quickenednicelytogooneplacebetterswitchedtohurdling amonthlaterandshowedagoodattitudetofollowupatFontwell(19.1f,soft)34daysago Shouldstaythisfarandcanprogressagain. TFRHHHII BHA121

5 LON CHANEY (IRE)

(45) U0/2-521 6 11-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscar Ladensa (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Burkes & Syders Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWNottheprettiesttowatch(goesinsnatches)butclearlyhasadecentlevelofability,conﬁrmingthepromiseofhisLeicestersecondwhengoing onebetterina4-runnernoviceatUtoxeter(soft)onNewYear’sEve.Willbeverywellsuitedifthisturnsintoarealstaminatest TFRHHHII BHA126

6 RECKLESS

SPENDING

(IRE) (12) 2-3301 6 11-2

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Carrigeen Karaka (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs R. H. Lalor Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWCost200,000gnsafterﬁnishingrunner-upinsoleIrishpoint.Builtonthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutatsecondattemptwhenrunningoutanimpressivewinner ofa15-runnernovicehurdleatKempton(21f,soft)12daysago Moretocomeandhe’shighlyrespectedsteppingupingrade. TFRHHHHH BHA134

7 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (25) 342-152 7 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Miss Island (IRE)

Theo Gillard J

O Mr P. Scott Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Jim O’Flynn Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinpointsandprogressiveoverhurdles,makingawinningreturninagoodtimeinaBangornovice(23.1f),impressingwithhisjumping.Disappointedon chasebowbutquicklybackontrackreturnedtohurdlingwhensecondinnovicebehindUbatubaatLeicesterThisistougher,though. TFR

8 TASHKHAN (IRE) (28) 135 8 11-2

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE)

O Mr P. Boyle

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

BHA120

Brian Hughes J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayeronFlatatbest.Madeawinningstartoverhurdlesover21/2matHexhaminDecemberbutonlythirdunderapenaltyatKelsosince. Dropto2mclearlyunsuitableherelasttimeandhecouldwelldobetterbackupintrip,forallimprovementissurelyrequired. TFR

9 UBATUBA (IRE) (25) U1-11 D

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Anguilla

6 11-2

Ben Sutton J

O Mr N. Sutton Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloncompletedstartinIrishpointsandcreatedagoodimpressionwhenlanding8-runnermaidenhurdleatLeicester(heavy)onRulesdebutat thebeginningofDecemberComprehensivelygotthebetterofSkunaBaytherelaterinthemonthandheratesapotentiallysmartprospect. TFRHHHHI BHA132

10 WHISKEYYANKEE (GB) (28)

2-1

Br B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Charbelle (FR)

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B Yorton Farm Stud

5 11-2

Dylan Johnston J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedencouraginglywhensecondin5-runnerbumperatFfosLas(15.8f)ondebutinthespring.Easytobackbutovercameinexperience whenmakingasuccessfulhurdlingbowatAscot(21.7f)4weeksagoandhe’swellworthbeingpitchedstraightintoGrade2thistime. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: BATTLE BORN LAD 6 11 2 Jamie Hamilton 7-2 (Mark Walford) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dalston Lad (IRE), 4-1 Ubatuba (IRE), 9-2 Reckless Spending (IRE), 8-1 Whiskey Yankee (GB), 11-1 Lon Chaney (IRE), 12-1 Legendary Luke (IRE), 16-1 Kasino des Mottes (FR), 25-1 Skuna Bay (IRE),Tashkhan (IRE), 100-1 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)

It took RECKLESS SPENDING three attempts to get offthe mark over hurdles but so impressive was he at Kempton 12 days ago that he’s fancied to land this Grade 2 prize. Several of his opposition rate as potential improvers, with the most feared being Dalston Lad, who arrives here seeking a hat-trick on the back ofa recent C&D success in a good-qualityhandicap hurdle.The unbeaten OllyMurphygelding Ubatuba rounds offthe shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RECKLESS SPENDING (IRE) 2.DALSTON LAD

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs DEAFENING SILENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs DEAFENING SILENCE

WEIGHTWATCHER: RICHMOND LAKE won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 6lb to 136.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MYRETOWN trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TOP OF THE BILL (IRE) (56)

1/4P1-10 C 10 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Glory Days (GER)

O Mr Charlie Walker

B Miss Jackie O’Flynn

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedtemperamentalbuthesignedofflasttermwithsuccessatFfosLasandreturnedfrom8monthsoffwithacomfortableall-the-wayvictory over25fhere.NotinthesamemoodintheTommyWhittlelasttimethoughandothersrateasmoresolidpropositions. TFRHHIII BHA145

2 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (49) 41P6-P5 10 11-11

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartstayingchaserwhomostrecentlyscoredatUttoxeterlastFebruary.Inthefiringlineforalongwaywhenfifthof17 intheWelshNationalatChepstow(30.6f,goodtofirm)49daysagoandheholdssolidclaimsfrom2lblowermark. TFRHHHII BHA142

3 MYRETOWN (IRE) (28)

1F11-F4 9 11-11

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE)

Derek Fox J

O Wymer & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Longrove Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedasmartprospectwhenlandingtheUltimaingoodstyleatlastseason’sCheltenhamFestival.Pronetotheoddmistake,though,andthathasheldhimback bothstartsthisterm,infrontandyettobeaskedforaneffortwhenblundering3outinthePeterMarshhere.Remainsopentoprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA142

4 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (28)

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

2P0-322 C 10 11-5

Brian Hughes J

O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRegularinthesestayinghandicapsandhearrivesindecentform,placedforthethirdtimethisseasonwhenrunner-upinthePeterMarshhere (25.6f,goodtosoft)28daysago Othersrateaslikelierwinnersbuthecangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA136

5 DEAFENING SILENCE (IRE) (49) 4215-23 9 11-2

Br B g Alkaadhem - Taipers (IRE)

O My Racing Manager Friends

B G. Rothwell

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORMVIEWGoeswellinthemud,includingaWarwicknovicesuccesslastseason.GoodreappearancesecondbehindahandicapblotintheRehearsalatNewcastleandshapedwell againwhenthirdintheWelshNationalafterChristmas,theonlyonetokeeptabswiththewinnerwhenthatonepressedon.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA133(+1)

GIT MAKER

(FR) (49) 3/030-3P 10 10-12

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Bamos (FR)

O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr Patrice Vagne BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinKimMuirattheCheltenhamFestivalandScottishGrandNationalinspring2024.Hasn’treachedthesameheights sinceandrannosortofracewhenpulledupintheWelshNationallasttime.Blinkersnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA129

7 GRAND GESTE (IRE) (21) 4P-221P C BF

Br Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Lake Cresent (IRE)

O The Acre Bottomers

7 10-12

Danny McMenamin J

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedadifferentpropositionswitchedtofencesthisseason,ﬁndingjustonetoogoodatCarlisleandNewcastlepriortoeasilylandingtheTommyWhittle atHaydock(25.6f,goodtosoft)ToobadtobetrueatDoncasterlasttimeandit’dbenosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA129

8 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (30) 12-3331

8 10-10

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) Freddie Gingell J

O J P Romans & Nick Case Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Distillery Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneversportingaﬁrst-timetonguestapwheneasilywinning7-runnerhandicapchaseatWincanton(26.7f,heavy,11/4)30daysago. Thiswillbetougherfrom9lbhigherbutstaminaisclearlyhisstrongsuitandhe’sworthacrackatthisgrade. TFRHHHII BHA127

9 HOLOKEA (IRE) (27) 2-21222

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - No Plain Jane (IRE)

O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace

7 10-7

James Bowen J

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B G. Aherne Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmedthepromiseofhischasedebutwhengettingoffthemarkatFfosLasinOctoberHascontinuedtoshapewellinﬁnishingrunner-up all3startssince,collaredonlybyNeoKing’slatesurgeina16-runnereventatWindsor4weeksago Cancontinueontheupgrade. TFRHHHHI BHA124

10 GRAND ALBERT (IRE)

(56) 2/313-45

Br Ch g Jet Away - Ruthy Lukey (IRE)

O Owners Group 123

8 10-5

Sean Bowen J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B James Codd Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedsortwhohastastedsuccessoverbothhurdlesandfencesandhe’sresumedfromanabsenceinreasonableheart,averypatientride possiblynotsuitingideallywhenﬁfthintheTommyWhittlehere(25.6f)inDecemberCareerbestneededthistime,however. TFRHHHII BHA122

NEO KING

(FR) (27) 32-2261

Br B g Coastal Path - Douce Irlandaise (FR)

8 10-2

James Turner (5) J

O Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Joel Denis & Mrs Anne Dupont Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowsecondintheSouthernNationalinNovemberandproducedanimprovedeffortwhenﬁnallygettingoffthemarkina16-runnerhandicapchaseat Windsor(28.7f,soft,16/1)27daysagoby11/2lengthsfromHolokea.BenJonesreplacedby5-lbclaimerbutnotfullydiscounteddespite9lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: APPLE AWAY (IRE) 8 10 2 Derek Fox 11-4 (Lucinda Russell) 9 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 11.

Stewards Note:

GRAND GESTE: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Deafening Silence (IRE), 9-2 Myretown (IRE), 17-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), 9-1 Git Maker (FR), 10-1 Rivers Corner (GB), 11-1 Holokea (IRE), 14-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), Grand Geste (IRE), 20-1 Neo King (FR), 22-1 Top of The Bill (IRE), 28-1 Grand Albert (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DEAFENING SILENCE bumped into a thrown-in rival on return and shaped reallywell when third in the Welsh National last time, arguably just paying the price late for pressing on with the Gold Cup-bound Haiti Couleurs. He can gain a deserved ﬁrst win of the season here, though Myretown remains potentiallyverywelltreated ifhis jumping holds uptryingthis marathontrip forthe ﬁrsttime. Holokea is steadily progressive and can make his presence felt in this higher grade.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs NURSE SUSAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (11 wins from 74 runners, 15%) runs CHARTTOPPER LONGESTTRAVELLERS: FOUND A DIAMOND trained by R O’Sullivan, CHARTTOPPER trained by W P Mullins, CAVE COURT trained by N Kelly, MINELLA EMPEROR trained by E Mullins, all Ireland.

1 STAYAWAY FAY (IRE) (28) P0P-P02 D 9 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay

Freddie Gingell J

O Bell, Lyons, Hill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW2023AlbertBartlettwinnerwhoshowedhisﬁrstsignoflifeforalongtimeinﬁrst-timeblinkers(retainedhere) whensecondin10-runnerhandicapoverC&D4weeksago,clearofrest.Nowhastobackthatup

2 NURSE SUSAN (FR) (42) 1/00-011 9 12-0

Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon

B Mr Gaetan Gilles

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerduring2023/24campaignandﬁrmlybackinthegroovethisseason,supplementingherCheltenhamhandicapsuccessin6-runnerListedevent atSandown(19.8f)lastmonth.Revertstohandicapcompanyoffamuchhighermarkthanpreviouslybutfurtherprogresspossibleatthistrip TFRHHHHI BHA140

3 CHARTTOPPER (FR) (112) 122-63P 7 11-13

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pink Hat (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Aisling Byrne/Paul Raleigh/M. Cunningham W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Jacky Mullins

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellinhandicapsatthePunchestownandGalwayFestivalsandeasytostickalinethroughhis latestrunatCheltenhaminOctober,pullingupafterseeminglyclippingheelsafter3out. TFRHHHII BHA139

4 RED DIRT ROAD (IRE)

(14) 2/511P-P D 9 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Otis Regrets (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mr Walter Connors Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWRelishedthestepupintripwhenbaggingamajorpotatSandown(23.5f)lastFebruary.Pulledupbothoutingssince, thoughdidshapeasifretainingabilityonreturnlatest.Remainstobeseenwhichwayhegoes. TFRHHHII BHA136

5 DOUGHMORE BAY (IRE) (27) 220/-3P2 8 11-6

Br B g Milan - Ross Bay (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mrs Noeleen Roche Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonreappearancepromiseatthesecondattemptwhen1/2-lengthsecondof15toreopposingGoToWarinhandicaphurdle atWindsor(24f,soft)27daysago,deservingextracredithavingconcededﬁrstrun.Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA132

6 CAVE COURT (IRE) (197) 214-020 BF 9 11-5

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ben Roseler (IRE) Mr Oran McGill (5) J

O TSM Racing Syndicate Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T

B Niall McGrady

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleslastseasonwhoiscapablefresh,soneedsconsideringbackfroma6-monthbreak.

131

7 MINELLA EMPEROR (IRE) (27) 51P432 7 11-3

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Cloughmile (IRE) Donagh Meyler J

O Michael Joseph O’Neill Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr N. Reid

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhohasshapedwithplentyofencouragementall3completedstartsoverhurdles,includingwhensecondin6-runnerevent atThurles(22f)latest.Intohandicapsnowandinterestingwithfully-ﬂedgedridertakingoverinthesaddleonthisﬁrsttryat3m. TFRHHHHH BHA129

8 OFF THE JURY (IRE) (37) 3r2-322 D 7 11-2

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) James Bowen J

O Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Fairplay Exchange S

TIMEFORMVIEWPostedsomeusefuleffortsindefeatforAlanKinglastterm,notablywhensecondinEBFFinalatSandown.Changedhandsfor£250,000afterandplaced all3startsfornewyard,latterlyin12-runnermaidenatFfosLas(20f).Onetoconsiderinaﬁrst-timetonguestrap(alsohadabreathingop). TFRHHHII BHA128

9 GO TO WAR (IRE) (27) 03P-5P1 D 8 11-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rate of Knots (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Mr Grant Leon Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Grove View Stud Limited Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivenoviceforFergalO’Brienwhogotbackontrackwithhischasingcareerquicklyshelvedwithvictoryin15-runnerhandicapatWindsor(3m)lastmonth, seentogoodeffectunderasoundtacticalride.Remainsunexposedasastayerbutcircumstancesunlikelytobesofavourablehere. TFRHHHII BHA126

10 SERIOUS CHAT (IRE) (44) 1-21510 7 10-13

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Mathine (FR) J

O Greyland Ltd

NON-RUNNER

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Greyland Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA125

11 CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (30) 140-621 6 10-12

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE) Lorcan Williams J

O The BM Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Michael O’Donovan Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareerbestwhenwinning10-runnerhandicaphurdleatWincanton(24.7f,heavy)30daysago, suitedbyemphasisonstamina.Nudgedup6lb TFRHHHII BHA124

12 STONE’S THROW (GB) (47) 461-P11 D 6 10-10

Br B g Dartmouth - Stickee Fingers James Davies J

O Miss S. Pilkington Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Shade Oak Stud & Mr D. Jenks Lockwood Premium S TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontheupwhenscoringatSouthwellinDecemberandprogressedagainwhenfollowingupin5-runnerevent(3/1)atDoncaster (24.4f,good)laterthatmonth,wellontopﬁnish.Moreneededtacklingamorecompetitivehandicapinhat-trickbid,however. TFRHHHII BHA122

13 JUPITER DES MOTTES (FR) (104) 1/126-0 7 10-10

Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Pour Toi Georges (FR)

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Anthony Peter Fowler Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdleswinnerwhowasunderwhelmingﬁrsttimeupoverfencesatCarlisleonreappearanceinNovember. Hasrejoinedformeryardaheadofthisreturntohurdlingandremainsunexposed.

TFRHHHII BHA122

14 THANKSFORTHEHELP (FR) (28) 43-1005 D 9 10-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Agathe du Berlais (FR) Richie McLernon J

O Mr John P. McManus David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Mickael Fennessy W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareerbesttolanda25-runnerhandicaphurdleatPunchestown(19f,goodtosoft)lastApril. Yettoﬁrein3runsthisseasonthough,includinginﬁrst-timeblinkersatAscotlatest.

TFRHHHII BHA122

15 FOUND A DIAMOND (IRE) (31) 621513 6 10-6

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Katmai (IRE)

Shane Markey (7) J

O Mr T J Ward Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformtoresumewinningwaysonhandicapdebutatNavan(25f)inDecember.Ranatleastaswell froman8lbhighermarkwhenthirdatFairyhousesubsequentlybutagainhintedattemperament. TFRHHHII BHA118

16 GWENNIE

MAY STAR

(FR) (22) P-35141 6 10-3

Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Grande Symphonie (FR)

Sean Bowen J

O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2winsfrom3startsfornewyardwhenlanding9-runnerhandicaphurdle(10/3)atWarwick(25f,soft)22daysago, rallyingwellfrom2outundergoodride.Sneaksinatthefootoftheweightsandstillrelativelyunexposedasastayer. TFRHHHHI BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2025: ONE BIG BANG (IRE) 7 10 12 Jamie Brace 11-2 (James Owen) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11, 15, 16. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 8-1 Minella Emperor(IRE), 9-1 Nurse Susan (FR), 11-1 Doughmore Bay(IRE), Gwennie MayStar(FR), 12-1 ChartTopper(FR), Go To War (IRE), 14-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), Champagne Chic (IRE), 16-1 Off The Jury (IRE), Stone’s Throw (GB), 18-1 Red Dirt Road (IRE), FoundADiamond (IRE), 20-1Jupiter des Mottes (FR), 22-1 Cave Court (IRE), 25-1Thanksforthehelp (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

MINELLA EMPEROR has shaped well on all 3 completed starts over hurdles and surely has an even bigger performance in him now tackling 3m for the ﬁrst time under a fully-ﬂedged rider Last-time-out scorers Gwennie May Star and Nurse Susan head up the opposition in an intriguing staying handicap

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MINELLA EMPEROR (IRE) 2.GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR) 3.NURSE SUSAN (FR)

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VETS SCREEN POLICY

We have agreed with our vets that the screen should be erected, whenever a horse requires veterinary treatment on the course. This does not reﬂect the severity of an injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.

Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.

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for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6692, 2nd £3347, 3rd £1673, 4th £837 (PenaltyValue £7699.50) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 101 runners, 18%) runs UNEXPECTED PARTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (11 wins from 27 runners, 41%) runs SHEARER FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021. The stable runs SHEARER today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHEARER trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 192 miles.

1 SHEARER (IRE) (337) 0/11/115- 10 12-4

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - The Crown Jewel (IRE)

Miss Gina Andrews J

O McNeill Family & Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof4ofhis5startsoverfences,includinghisﬁrst2huntersatFfosLasandTauntonlastFebruaryEmergedwithplentyofcreditwhenﬁfth of24intheCheltenhamFestivalhunteronlateststart11monthsagoandyardhaswonthisrace4timessince2017Solidchance. TFRHHHII BHA135

UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR)

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)

(37) 25-52P1 D 11 12-4

Miss Heidi Palin (3) J

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan Dan Skelton, Alcester T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwholandedthe2024GrandAnnualatCheltenhamandfoundjustonetoogoodinlastseason’srenewalofthatmajorFestivalhandicap. DidthejobwellwhenmakingawinninghunterdebutatTauntonlastmonthandwilltakeplentyofstoppinghere. TFRHHHHH BHA147

3 LIFT ME UP

(IRE) (20) 2P101-4 10 12-1

Br B g Mahler - I’ll Takeher Bach (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs C Horner

Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J

Miss M. Filby, Hinton-in-the-Hedges T H Grafton

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplepointwinnerwhohaswontwiceinthissphere,thelatestatWarwicklastJanuary.However,hewaswellheldintheCheltenhamFestivalhunter whenlastseenunderRules11monthsagoandfailedtolandameaningfulblowinanopenpointbackfromabreaklastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA127

TAKE

ALL (IRE) (30) 5F1-443 11 12-1

Br B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Miss Vickie (IRE)

Mr Samuel Scott (7) J

O Mrs Martine Scott Myles Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T

H Four Burrow

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlosingrunina21/2mLudlowhunterchaselastspringandhasperformedwithcreditoneachofhis3startssince, includingwhenthirdina9-runnercontestbackatLudlow30daysago Each-wayshout. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 DARRABY (GB) (940) 0/43/- 7 11-12

Br Br g Danon Ballade (JPN) - Patronne

Mr Huw Edwards (3) J

O Mrs N. L. Naylor Miss Laura Richardson, Shrewsbury T

H Cheshire Forest

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerontheFlatandshowedabilityin3runsoverhurdlesinIrelandforBrendanDukebackin2023.However,he’sprobably bestwatchednowtacklingthelargerobstaclesfortheﬁrsttimeondebutfornewyardfollowingaround21/2yearsoff TFRHIIII BHA113

6 GOOD BOY BOBBY (IRE)

(350) 3323P3- 13 11-12

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Princess Gaia (IRE) Miss AmberJackson-Fennell (7) J

O Dash Grange Stud Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T H Heythrop

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerinveterans’handicapstowardstheendof2023andmadetheframein5ofhis6startslastterm,includingwhen creditablethirdof8inhandicapchaseatNewburyonlateststartlastMarch.Strongeach-wayclaimsonhunterdebut. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 SETTLE DOWN JILL (IRE) (55) 12532P 6 11-5

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila Mr Paddy Barlow (3) J

O Mr Norman Sanderson Norman Sanderson, Sanquhar T H Lanark & Renfrew

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulsolestartbetweentheﬂagsinFebruary2024andlandedamares’noviceoverhurdlesatChepstowduringtheautumn. PulledupatFakenhaminDecemberonﬁnalstartforDanSkeltonandshe’sopposableonhunterdebut. TFRHHIII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: MY DROGO 10 11 12

MrWilliam Biddick 11-4 (Edward William Walker) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6. Stewards Note: SETTLE DOWN JILL: Following its run on 21/12/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Unexpected Party (FR), 5-2 Shearer (IRE), 7-1 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 10-1 Take All (IRE), 12-1 Lift Me Up (IRE), 33-1 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 50-1 Darraby (GB)

UNEXPECTED PARTYmade a smooth transition to this scene when scoring atTaunton last month and he is taken to book his ticket for the big hunter at next month’s Cheltenham Festival by following up here. The pick for forecast purposes is Shearer, who is 2-3 in hunters and his yard’s record in this race commands respect. Good Boy Bobby is best of the rest.

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Wishing a big goodbye to Mollie Wright on her last raceday at Haydock Park Racecourse.

Forthe past three years, she’s been such a huge part ofthe team and we’re really going to miss her. Racedays deﬁnitely won’t be the same without her!

Best of luck in your new role, Mollie, we know you’ll smash it!

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HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £285,818 in ratecard and incrementalprizemoneyatthisracecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026

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The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards In addition Haydock Park Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualiﬁed paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.55 - THE RICHARD HOWARD 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION VICTOR LUDORUM JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10892 to the winning horse The second to receive £5018, the third £2508 and the fourth £1256. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 8lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £100 - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£8346; Second £4174;Third £2086; Fourth £1044. (PenaltyValue £10892)A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.28 - THE QED SCAFFOLDING LTD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9769 to the winning horse The second to receive £4495, the third £2247, the fourth £1124 and the ﬁfth £560 for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £92 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £92. - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7472; Second £3735; Third £1869; Fourth £934; Fifth £466. (PenaltyValue £9769.85)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.05 - THE ZYN RENDLESHAM HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for five yrs old and upwards, 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 entry Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 11th and pay £1250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/ Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties forwins achieved in Novices’ orJuvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). Zyn has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £300 - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (PenaltyValue £34170) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.40 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT PRESTIGE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb Haydock Park will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Albert Bartlett. 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. 13 entries at £400. - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (Penalty Value £45560) A

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL HALF A MILL GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, February 9th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2026, a winner ofa steeple chase 5lb No penaltyto increase a horse’s weight above 12st. William Hill has generously sponsored this race A bonus is available to the winner ofthe William Hill Grand National Trial, if they can go on to triumph in the Randox Grand National at Aintree on Saturday 11th April 2026. A Challenge Trophy, to be held until February 1st, next year, will be presented to the winning owner A memento will also be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee in charge ofthe 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 William Hill. 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 ofthree 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 important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Admin Site. 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 forthe Grand National Trial (A Handicap Steeple Chase). The penalty under Rule, will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race 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. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race The winning horse in this race, if not already entered, will receive an automatic free entry to this year’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. This is on the proviso that, the horse satisfies the individual entry qualification criteria of the Randox Grand National and, should the horse remain in the Randox Grand National after the Scratching stages and the Confirmation stage, all remaining entry stages will also be covered by Aintree. Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Randox Grand National and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Randox Grand National. Should this race be re-scheduled to a date which falls after the publication of the weights for the Randox Grand National, a winner not already entered race will not be added to the race 24 entries, 10 at £150, 14 at £500. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 19lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.50 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13615 to the winning horse The second to receive £6272, the third £3135 and the fourth £1570. for five yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £25 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 or lowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb THE PERTEMPS GROUP has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enterTHE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 12th, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, 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) 27 entries, 3 at £25 and 24 at £125. - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10433; Second £5218; Third £2608; Fourth £1305. (Penalty Value £13615) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.30 - THE WALRUS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7699 to the winning horse The second to receive £3850, the third £1924 and the fourth £963. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 9th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that Paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 15 entries at £75. - Closed February 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6692; Second £3347; Third £1673; Fourth £837. (PenaltyValue £7699.50) HC SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.