Haydock Park Racecard - Saturday 22nd November by Weatherbys

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WELCOME TO

We are delighted to welcome you to one of the most anticipated ﬁxtures of the Jump racing calendar –Betfair Chase Day at Haydock Park.

Today’s feature, the Betfair Chase, stands as the undisputed jewel in the crown of our Jump season and a cornerstone of the British staying-chase programme. Now firmly established as the first major Grade One of the campaign, it marks the moment when the finest staying chasers step forward to set their stall for the winter ahead. We are immensely grateful to Betfair for their long-standing partnership and continued support of this flagship meeting.

First staged in 2005, the Betfair Chase was introduced to create an early-season championship test for top-class staying chasers. Over the past twenty years, the race has drawn some of the greatest names to grace the game From the mighty Kauto Star – a record four-time winner whose brilliance deﬁned an era – to Cue Card, Bristol De Mai, and A Plus Tard, the roll of honour reads like a celebration of the sport’s most courageous and charismatic heroes

This year has already been a memorable one at Haydock Park, and your support continues to help us grow and evolve We are proud of the atmosphere, excitement, and community spirit that our racedays inspire, and none of it would be possible without our loyal racegoers and the dedicated team who work tirelessly behind the scenes As we embark upon another exhilarating Jump season, we hope today sets the tone for the months ahead.

Looking forward, we have a fantastic programme of Jump ﬁxtures to come throughout the winter as we continue to offer high-quality racing and exceptional hospitality. We hope you will join us again across the season, whether for a festive raceday, a midweek winter meet, or one of our major spring ﬁxtures Tickets and Hospitality packages are available through our team or via our website

Best of luck to all owners, trainers, jockeys, and connections with runners today, and we wish every one of you a thrilling and enjoyable afternoon here at Haydock Park Racecourse.

Simon Tonge General Manager

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING

Wednesday 3rd December

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON JUMP RACING

Get The Festivities Started Early This Year With Your Friends, Family, And Fellow Racing Fans At One Of The Most Enjoyable Dates In The Winter Calendar Haydock Park’s Christmas Afternoon Jumps Raceday!

CONTACT INFO

T: 01942 725 963

E: haydockpark@thejockeyclub.co.uk

W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/haydock

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025

TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

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

Assistant Clerk of the Course

Harry Phipps

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, Conor McGinn, Gary Middlebrook

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

Peter Heaton (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Nathan Green, Lawrence Jordan, Louise Moore, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Lee Jones, Seamus O’Neill

Judge Nick Bostock

Clerk Of The Scales

Wayne Burnell

Handicapper

Chris Nash

Veterinary Officers

Mark Tabachnik, Matt Butterell

Veterinary Surgeons

Paddy Macandrew (SRVS)

Stuart Pearson (RVS)

Alasdair Topp (RVS)

Medical Officers

Dr John Edwards (SRMO)

Dr Kate Gaskell (RMO)

Dr Ian Roberts (RMO)

Dr John Murray (RMO)

Nurse

Vicky Booth

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Amy Fairclough, Michelle Maughan, Cyril Johnstone, Graham Gray, Melanie Swarbrick, Hannah Carnall, Rachel Barnett

Betting Ring Manager

Neil Pateman

Commentator

David Fitzgerald

Raceday Presenter

Gordon Brown

HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE

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

NEED TO KNOW MORE

Want to know about Racing Language, Hints & Tips, New to Racing, Betting information and much, much more visit our website below or scan our QR code. jockeyclubracecourses.com/come-racing

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

Coolies Bar & Grill

Selection of deli offers

The Moët Champagne Bar

Wine & Champagne

Jubilee Bar

Full Bar, including Draught Carling and Worthington’s

Paddock Club CLOSED

The Wine Rack CLOSED

BE FRIENDLY STAND

Be Friendly Café Open

Be Friendly Bar Open

CATERING FACILITIES

GRANDSTAND AND PADDOCK

The Makerﬁeld Lawn

Serving coffee and donuts only

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 Open

Cue Card Bar CLOSED

PADDOCK

Pimms Garden Bar CLOSED

Paddock Club CLOSED

Paddock Coffee

Serving a selection of seasonal coffees

Welcome to all our Annual Members for another National Hunt Season at Haydock Park.

In the pantheon of equine pugilism, few contests possess the gravitas and galloping grandeur of the Betfair Chase at Haydock Park Inaugurated in 2005, this autumnal extravaganza swiftly transcended its juvenile status, metamorphosing into a veritable colossus of the staying chase division. Conceived as the cerebral cornerstone of the now-defunct Triple Crown bonus, it lured titans with tantalising lucre and the promise of immortality.

Kauto Star, that four-legged polymath of prestidigitation, annexed the race four times with the insouciance of a creature born to bestride greatness Cue Card, a horse seemingly fuelled by rocket-propelled enthusiasm, matched that tally with theatrical aplomb. The race has become a crucible of character.

It has once again served up a fascinating contest, with Royale Pagaille bidding to retain his crown and head for a triumvirate of wins. He seems to love Haydock Park as much as the Annual Badgeholders! Add to him the prospect of young up-and-comer Haiti Couleurs and last year’s runner-up Grey Dawning, and the contest is thoroughly absorbing.

Whetting the appetite for the Betfair is a graded novice hurdle, a graded staying handicap hurdle, and a graduation chase—and, as an aperitif, Famous Bridge bidding to follow up on his ﬁrstpast-the-post victory.

We also have a smorgasbord of exclusive amenities for members today, from a designated seating area to two viewing boxes high up in the County Stand.

Work has been ongoing since the summer for our 2026 Badgeholder offering. An abridged reciprocal ﬁxture list is available in the Members’ Bar, and it really is a great way to meet like-minded individuals at fantastic value.

We also have our Festive Luncheon on the 30th December, with gastronomic delights available for our membership. Should you wish to attend, kindly note this is a pre-booked event only and numbers are limited.

Today really is a joyous occasion, and I wish you an enjoyable and successful afternoon’s racing.

STEPHEN DARBYSHIRE Annual Members Representative

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR) Charlie Deutsch

Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford

Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited

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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

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

RACECARD EXPLAINED BETTING

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.

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

PARADE OF FORMER RACEHORSES

NORA THE EXPLORER

Nora is adored by the whole family, not only did she win under rules including here at Haydock she also looked after her rider Amy in 4 charity races over the past 12 months raising over £5000 for charity. A highlight being 4th at the Punchestown festival. She last ran in Aug this year in the Newmarket town plate and has spent the past few months enjoying some downtime hacking out with the children and doing some ﬂat work. She has a home for life in North Wales

KEMBOY

Kemboy, the legend, a superstar and general lovely horse who has ﬁtted into his retirement very easily He ran and won his last race, The Bobby-Jo, in February 2023, he was due to retire at Punchestown of 2023 but sadly, he sustained an injury on the gallop, so his retirement was brought forward. The future is to do RoR showing and dressage on him, and some jumping, but we will see as it is still early days in his retirement.

OBEY THE RULES

Obey The Rules is a former Jump racehorse who retired at the age of 8. Emma has owned him for 2 years; she had him straight from Donald McCain’s yard When she picked him up, she was told he is a gentle giant and that is exactly what he has turned out to be. He stands around 17hh. He has taken to everything well never phased. Since owning Obey they have done camps, cross country, showjumping, and has recently stepped up a level in dressage

AFAAK

Afaak was trained by Charlie Hills and owned/bred by Sheikh Hamdan. He notably won the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot in June 2019, after his Ascot success, he competed internationally In 2021 Afaak (now called “Frank”) was retired from racing and retrained, he competes in non-racing activities, including hacking and has even started jumping.

BRISTOL DE MAI

Bristol De Mai was retired in February 2023, at the age of 12. He ran 42 times, winning 12 races, and earned about £900,768 in prize money. His biggest achievements include ﬁve Grade 1 wins, most notably a hat-trick in the Betfair Chase here at Haydock Park (2017, 2018, 2020). One of his most famous wins was by 57 lengths over Cue Card in the 2017 Betfair Chase one of the widest winning margins in a Grade 1 in Britain or Ireland. After retiring, he went onto to live with Clare Lawes (wife of trainer Toby Lawes). In retirement, he has been doing ﬂatwork, lessons, and even some eventing-style training. Lawes describes him as “an absolute gentleman” intelligent, calm, very trainable

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs DOUBLE MEASURE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs DOUBLE MEASURE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: JONY R trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

1 STICKTOTHEPLAN (FR) (43) 021211 D 5 11-7

Br B or Br g Great Pretender (IRE) - Fulleren (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Not One But Two Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Lieu Des Champs Paul McGowan Grab Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressivein2025forCormacFarrell,signingoffwithanemphaticvictoryin2mListednovicehurdleatGalwayinJulyHoodﬁtted andcontinuedtheexcellentworkinGrade2PersianWaratChepstowlastmonth.Penalisedbutstillsetstheclearstandard TFRHHHHH BHA143

2 DIAMOND HUNTER (IRE) (33) 2P22-1 D 6 11-2

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Sharps Express (IRE)

Freddie Gordon J

O Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Ms E. Mallon Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3of4startsin3mIrishpointsandrelishedunderfootconditionswhengallopingrivalsintosubmission onhurdlesdebutatPlumptonafortnightago Bareformnothingtogetexcitedbybuthediditeasily TFRHHHII BHA-

3 DOUBLE

MEASURE

(FR) (17) 1-2 D 4 11-2

Br Ch g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Regba (FR)

Harry Skelton J

O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Haras Du Hoguenet & P. Gorel The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEW€105,000purchasewholookedagoodprospectwhenwinningaUttoxeterbumperinMarch.Easytobackandshapedwithplentyof promiseonhurdlesdebutatChepstow17daysago,notknockedaboutoncechanceofwinninghadgone.Lotsmoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA-

JONY

R (IRE) (21) 0/30-1

6 11-2

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Loughshore (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Miss E. Hamilton

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Miss E. Hamilton Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWell-heldinastrongbumperondebutbutdidmuchbetterwhenthirdonhurdledebutatAyr(2m)inJanuary.ToofreeatNavannexttimebut cashedinonanerrantroundofjumpingfromodds-onfavouritewhenlanding15-runnernoviceatDownRoyal3weeksago Upagainstit. TFRHHIII BHA-

MASKED MAN

(FR) (43) 11 D 4 11-2

Br B g Masked Marvel - Mangenie (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Des Marronniers, D. Boin- The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWMaskedMarvelgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingusefulhurdlersBatmanGiracandRajsalad.DamFrenchhurdler/chaser(winner around2m).Successfulpointerwhooutclassed13rivalsinanovicehurdleatChepstowlastmonth.Willleavebareformbehind. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 THE EGYPTIAN GINGE (IRE)

Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Lady Drop (FR)

O Mr J. D. Neild

(28) 042-5 4 11-2

MrJamie Neild J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumperslastseason,narrowlydeniedatLudlowonﬁnalouting.However,after6monthsoff(inﬁrst-timehood)hefacedastifftask senthurdlingwhen8lengthslastof5toGiveItToMeOjatCheltenhaminOctoberThisshouldrevealmoreforallthisisn’tanyeasier TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: ROADLESSTRAVELLED (IRE) 5 11 2Jonjo O’NeillJr7-4 (Jonjo &AJ O’Neill) 6 ran Hood worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4

Sticktotheplan (FR), 2-1 Masked Man (FR), 7-2

Double Measure (FR), 14-1 Diamond Hunter (IRE), 25-1 Jony R (IRE), 66-1 The Egyptian Ginge (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Several smart prospects square off and while STICKTOTHEPLAN has to concede 5lb all round, he created a very good impression when a winner at this level for his new yard last month so he may well be up to the challenge. Above-average improvement is surely forthcoming from Double Measure, while Masked Man is useful in his own right.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STICKTOTHEPLAN (FR) 2.DOUBLE MEASURE (FR) 3.MASKED MAN (FR)

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CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630 (PenaltyValue £13202.50)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Richards

(7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs SUNNYVILLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs SUNNYVILLA LONGESTTRAVELLER: NETYWELL trained by Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.

1 COSSACK CHACH (IRE) (416) 6/P2001- 5 12-0

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Infatuation Charlotte Jones J

O Goldstar Promotions & Mr A Wilding James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Thomas Hassett

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful ex-Irish hurdleswinnerwho got offthe mark atthethird attempt inthis sphere in 2m1fSligo maiden last OctoberforJosephO’Brien.Startsoutforanewyardhereafteralongabsenceandneedstohitthegroundrunning. TFRHHIII BHA129

2 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (27) 11206-3 7 11-8

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

Craig Nichol J

O Bill’s a Gent Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Fionan O’Driscoll Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual 2m hurdler winner who made an encouraging start over fences when third of 6 in 2m

Aintreehandicap27daysago Onetoconsiderwithprogressonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA123

MIRALAGO

(FR) (25) 40140-2

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Street Party (FR)

7 11-7

Finn Lambert (3) J

O Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T

B Guy Cherel Georgina Nicholls S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulex-Frenchwinninghurdler/chaserwhopostedagoodsecondforhisnewstableafter9monthsoffwhenrunner-up in2m3fFfosLashandicapchase25daysago Canmakehispresencefeltwithusualcheekpiecesnowreﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA122

4 DAVID’S WELL

(GB) (330) 0510/11- D 6 11-7

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Drop of Spirit (IRE)

Freddie Gordon (3) J

O The Morestead Select Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincesentchasingandhejumpedreallywellwhengoing2-2in2mChepstowhandicaplast December Absentsincebutheremainsopentoimprovementandshouldn’tbeunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA122

5 ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (31) 52622-2 D BF 9 11-6

Br B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR)

Harry Reed J

O Mr Jonathan Gregory Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Ms Leah Mc Coy OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWWentwithoutawinlasttermforJamesEwartbuthemadeaverypromisingstartforhisnewyardwhensecondof9inhandicapchase atWorcester(16.5f,goodtosoft)31daysago,reeledinonlylateon.Thatformisworkingoutwellsoheratesamajorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA121

6 NETYWELL (FR) (14) P02P-30 CD 8 11-6

Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR) Patrick Wadge J

O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerin 2023 but he’s notthe easiestto catch right nowadays and came in onlyeighth of9 in handicapchaseatAintree(15.8f,good)14daysago Othersarepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA121

7 SUNNYVILLA (IRE) (284) 4413/12- CD 10 11-5

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Shenamar (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Pat Morrissey Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timewinnerforDonalHassettinIrelandwhoadvancedhisformforhisnewyardwhenscoringoverC&D beforerunner-upatAyr(2m)inFebruary Returnsfroma9-monthabsenceherebutstillneedsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA120

8 GARDENER (FR) (258) 6U0345- D 9 11-1

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR) J

O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Frederique Hayers et al Betano S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 2m chase scorer in 2023/24 but he was largely well-below par over hurdles last term. Goesbackchasingonhisreturnandnoforlornhopewithhisyardamongthewinners. TFRHHHII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: DR TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) 6 10 11 Conor Ring 14-1 (Evan Williams) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Escapeandevade (IRE), 5-1 Gentleman Bill (IRE), Sunnyvilla (IRE), 6-1 David’s Well (GB), 8-1 Miralago (FR), 10-1 Netywell (FR), 25-1 Cossack Chach (IRE)

ESCAPEANDEVADE shaped really well on his ﬁrst run for Harry Derham when runner-up at Worcester last month and gets a conﬁdent vote to go one better here with that form having been franked since. Gentleman Bill could emerge as the chief threat on the back of a promising chasing debut Aintree third, with Miralago and Sunnyvilla also not out of things.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) 2.GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) 3.MIRALAGO (FR)

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs KABRAL DU MATHAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs KABRAL DU MATHAN

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

1 THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) (22)

Br B g Westerner - Lemon Cello (IRE)

O McNeill Family & Stone Family

THIRD

PUP11-1 D 7 12-0

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Cathal Ennis Betano S

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2 KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR)

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Nasthazya (FR)

O Neil Smith & Alﬁe Smith

(224) 11/1222- 5 11-10

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst3startsandprovedultrareliableforPaulNicholls,finishingrunner-upinthreeconsecutive2mhandicaps,advancinghisformwhennarrowlybeaten byCrackingRhapsodyintheScottishChampionHurdle.HadwindsurgerysinceandmusthavestrongclaimsonfirststartforDanSkelton. TFRHHHHH BHA140

MILLDAM

(FR) (266) 411/410- C 7 11-1

Br Gr g Martaline - Santa Dame (FR) Gavin Sheehan J

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs A. Corveller BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenlandinga2mhandicapatthistracklastDecember,makingit4winsfromhisprevious6starts(allonsoft/heavy).Wasn’t disgracedafter10weeksoffwhenmid-ﬁeldinMorebattleinMarchandlooksworthanothergooverthislongertriponbetterground. TFRHHHII BHA131

4 FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE)

(20) 0524-22 7 10-11

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - First Line (GER) Brian Hughes J

O Mr J. Fyffe Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mrs Rita Moran JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbehindTheFourSixeslastseason(nowon4lbbetterterms)andhasﬁlledthesamepositiononbothstartsthisseason,travelled stronglyandonlycollaredclosehomebyHartingtonatCarlisle(20f,soft)lasttime.Shouldgocloseagainwithcheekpiecesreﬁtted. TFRHHHHI BHA127

MINELLA MISSILE

(IRE) (29) 0PF00-0 D 7 10-9

Br B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE)

Isabel Williams J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingnovicehurdler,impressivelywinningaGrade2atCheltenhamin2023buthashadissuessince.Shapedasif betterfortherunonhisreappearanceatCheltenhamlastmonthandmarketshouldguideexpectationshere. TFRHHHII BHA125

6 ANDASHAN (IRE)

(16) 3/U315-3 5 10-9

Br B g Shantaram - Anda de Grissay (FR)

Freddie Gordon (3) J

O The Rockbourne Partnership Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Anda Partnership Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwheneasilylandinga2mKemptonmaidenhurdlepriortoﬁnishingwell-heldinaGrade2inFebruary.Carryingconditionbutresumed progresswhenrallyingtoﬁnishthirdonhandicapdebutatNewbury(16.3f)onreturnandhelooksalikelyimproveroverthislongertrip TFRHHHHI BHA125

7 TAX FOR MAX (GER) (14) 0/16/-033 8 10-9

Br B g Maxios - Tomato Finish (GER) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B V. Kauﬂing The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserforWillieMullins.Yettoreachthatlevelforcurrentyardbuthastakenastepforwardwitheachstart,ﬁnishing73/4lengthsthirdof 4intheGrade2EliteHurdleatWincanton2weeksago Backupintripandretainsenoughabilitytobecompetitivereturnedtoahandicap TFRHHHII BHA125

8 CORMIER (IRE) (30) 63U0//06- 9 10-5

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE)

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

Craig Nichol J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLasthurdlesuccesscameintheMorebattleatKelsoin2022andshapedasifretainingabilityfollowingalengthyabsencewhenseventhinthe2025renewal. SlowstarttothisseasononFlatbutscoreddecisivelyatNottingham(14f)lastmonthandisn’tbadlytreatedonhisbesthurdleform. TFRHHHII BHA121

Br Ch g Koropick (IRE) - Kimberely Bay (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Jetmac Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mrs Patricia Croke

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareerbestwhen6lengthssecondtoTimmyTuesdayinahandicaphurdleatDownRoyal(20f,good)inMarch.Well-held over2matPerthsubsequentlyandhasplentyonhisplatesteppingbackupindistancefrom3lboutofthehandicap. TFRHHIII BHA115

10 LUCKY ONE (FR) (1) 6-40036 10 10-2

Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) Roisin Leech (7) J

O The Has Been’s

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-omatchedthebestofhisformfromthisyearwhenfourthina9-runnerhandicaponreappearanceatNewtonAbbot (16.8f,soft)24daysagobutwellbeatenatChepstowyesterday.Looksvulnerablefrom9lboutofthehandicap. TFRHIIII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: STEELALLY (FR) 6 11 11 Dylan Johnston 6-1 (Sam Thomas) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:

TAX FOR MAX: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Kabral du Mathan (FR), 9-2 Andashan (IRE), 5-1 Florida Dreams (IRE), 6-1 The Four Sixes (IRE), 16-1 Milldam (FR), Minella Missile (IRE), 25-1 Tax For Max (GER), Cormier (IRE), 50-1 Kinbara Firstdraft (IRE), 80-1 Lucky One (FR) PLAY SMARTER

KABRAL DU MATHAN proved ultra-consistent in strong 2m handicaps last season and there should be more to come over this longer trip on ﬁrst start for Dan Skelton. Florida Dreams record in handicaps (1-10) doesn’t do him justice, having ﬁnished runner-up three times and he may again prove second-best, while Andashan looks a likely improver now upped in distance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KABRAL DU MATHAN (FR) 2.FLORIDA DREAMS (IRE) 3.ANDASHAN (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs MR HOPE STREET

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs MR HOPE STREET

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs KNAPPERS HILL today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KNAPPERS HILL trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 192 miles.

1 KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) (742) 4231/21/- 9 11-11

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Brogella (IRE)

Freddie Gingell J

O Chris & Giles Barber and Mr P J Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Ronnie O’Neill Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer but off since winning a Grade 2 novice chase at Wincanton

PaulNichollshasastrongrecordinthisracebutunderstandablewerethisonetolackmatchsharpness.

2 THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (331) 1322/11- 7 11-11

Br B g Ask - My Twist (IRE)

Ben Jones J

O Mr Harry Redknapp Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr P. Cunningham Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerwhoquicklymadeupintoanevenbetterchaserattheendof2024,winningNewburyGrade2and Grade1KautoStaratKempton.Missedtherestofthecampaignduetoinjurybutremainsaveryexcitingprospect. TFRHHHHH BHA151

3 BUTCH (GB) (278) 1112/13- 8 11-8

Br B g Kayf Tara - Leading On

Sean Bowen J

O McNeill Family & Ralston Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Aiden Murphy Ultima Business Solutions, Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomadeasuccessfulchasedebutatLeicester(21/2m,soft)lastChristmas.Matchedthatformwhenthirdof4inCarlislenovice7weeks later.Returnsasanunexposedsortwhocangoontobetterthingsthisseasonbutthislooksatoughstartingpoint.Hashadwindsurgery TFRHHIII BHA141

4 IROKO

(FR)

(231) 2/2F424-

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR)

7 11-8

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHandicaphurdlewinneratthe2023CheltenhamFestivalandhasdevelopedintoaverysmartchaser,endinglastseasonwitha ﬁnefourthof34intheGrandNationalatAintree.Secondinthisraceonlastyear’sreappearance.Hashadwindsurgery TFRHHHHI BHA152

5 MR

HOPE STREET

(IRE) (20) 21123-6 7 11-0

Br Br g Jet Away - The Scorpion Queen (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Mr Hope Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Jane Roche Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveovertimberlastterm.Neverdangerousbutnotknockedaboutwhensixthof12inCarlislenovice handicaponchasedebut/reappearance3weeksago Willimprovebutfacesastifftaskontheseterms. TFRHHIII BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2024: TRELAWNE 8 11 8 Tom Bellamy 7-2 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 3, 4. Stewards Note:

BUTCH: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 9-4 Iroko (FR), 9-1 Knappers Hill (IRE), Butch (GB), 33-1 Mr Hope Street (IRE)

THE JUKEBOX MAN had his novice chase campaign curtailed by injury but this looks a good chance for him to resume with a win, as main form threat Iroko ideally needs further, while Knappers Hill has a 2-year absence to overcome.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs ACE OF SPADES & JOYEUX MACHIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs ACE OF SPADES & JOYEUX MACHIN

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: KARAFON & I LOVE MY BAIE trained by S R B Crawford & SHOOT FIRST trained by Charles Byrnes - all Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SHOOT FIRST (IRE) (48) 1//510F-5 CD 9 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Keeps Sake (IRE)

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Dubai Cowboys Syndicate Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

B Mrs D. Cashman

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedthisraceoff6lblowerlastyear Belowparinonly3outingssincebutlastmonth’sreappearance overaninadequate2matTipperarywaspresumablyjustawarmupforthis. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 JINGKO BLUE (FR) (280) 11P/11U- D 6 12-0

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vibraye (FR)

Brian Hughes J

O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs J.Rainer, Mr F.Jereczek & Mr Rainer Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohasmadeaverypromisingstarttohischasecareerlastwinter,winninga21/2mUttoxeternovicehandicap beforelandinga3mWindsorGrade2.UnseatedearlyReynoldstownatAscotﬁnalstart.Revertstohurdlesonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA145

3 HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (196) 312P2-1 CD 9 12-0

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE)

Tom Cannon J

O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Miss Patricia Duffin Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStrongtravellerwhohasbuiltupareallysolidrecordinhandicaphurdlessincesteppedupto3m,includingaC&DwinwhenlastseeninMay. However,raisedanother5lbtoaclearcareer-highmarksohe’llneedanimprovedperformancetofollowupbackfrom6monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA145

4 RED RISK

(FR) (225) 00/6310- 10 11-9

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR)

Freddie Keighley (7) J

O Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Alexandrine Berger Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWEdgedoutJoyeuxMachintolandavaluableprizeatUttoxeter(23f,soft)inMarch.Well-belowparover ashortertripatAyrthefollowingmonthandnotseensince.Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA140

5 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (28) 21130-1 D 6 11-7

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Michael & Leonard Cave Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayingnovicehurdlerlastseasonandtookitupanothernotchwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebut/reappearanceover3matCheltenham (goodtosoft)lastmonth,beatingthereopposingElectricMasonby23/4lengths.Raised9lbbutthere’salmostcertainlymoretocome. TFRHHHHI BHA138

6 JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (42)

05322-0 D 8 11-6

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR)

HarryAtkins (7) J

O UTB Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr PhilippeThiriet & MrVincent Le Roy TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundhisformforDanSkeltonwith3goodplacedeffortsincompetitivehandicapsinFebruary/March.Shapedbetterthantheresultwhenmid-ﬁeld intheSilverTrophyonChepstowreappearanceandthatshouldhaveputhimspotonforthis.HasalsohadwindsurgeryConsidered. TFRHHHHI BHA137

7 HORACES

PEARL

(FR) (213) 11/1153- 7 11-4

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Yellow Queen (FR) Tom Broughton (5) J

O Matt & Sally Burford Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis, J. Ince et al

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisﬁrst5starts(3bumpers,2hurdles)andshapedwellwhenthirdof14in3mPerthListednovicehurdlewhen lastseeninApril.Thislow-mileage7-y-oalmostcertainlyhasevenbiggerperformancesinhimthisseason. TFRHHHHI BHA135

8 I LOVE MY BAIE (FR)

(159) 13/43-0U 7 11-3

Br B g Crillon (FR) - Ludmika (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Mr Andre-Jean Belloir The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreewinsasanoviceinthe2023/24seasonbutlightlyracedsince.Wouldhaveruncreditablybutsettoﬁnishnobetter thanthirdwhenunseatingatthelastin3mKilbegganhandicapinJune.Offsince.Othersaremorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA134

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9 NAVAJO INDY (GB)

(29) 1/1143-2

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Navajo Charm

O M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman

6 11-1

Gavin Sheehan J

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop Gun Dog Gin Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged2mhandicapsatBangorandNewburylastautumnandsignedoffwithasolidthirdof17invaluableeventbackatNewbury(2m)inFebruaryReturned withanexcellentsecondof20in21/2mCheltenhamhandicaplastmonth.Likelystillonworkablemarkafter4lbrisebutstaminafor3munknown. TFRHHHII BHA132

10 ELECTRIC MASON (IRE)

Br B g Sandmason - Eclectica Girl

(28) 35100-2

O KTDA Racing and Mrs Nicola Morris

6 11-1

Freddie Gordon (3) J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholandedmaiden/novicehurdlesatFontwelllastwinter.Endedlastseasononalownotebutverymuchback onformwhen23/4lengthssecondof17toMaShantouonCheltenhamreappearance(3m,goodtosoft)28daysago. TFRHHHII BHA132

11 ACE OF SPADES (FR)

(27) 21142-1

Br B g Dink (FR) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ace

6 10-13

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B G.A.E.C Stewart Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his hurdle record to 3-7 when seeing off 5 rivals on 2 1/2m Aintree reappearance last month. Provenat3m.Likelycapableofevenbetterforatopstableinﬂyingform. TFRHHHHI BHA130

12 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) (225) 341004- 7

Br B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler

O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland

10-12

Jack Tudor J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatWincantoninJanuary Notdisgracedinhis3subsequentstartsandreappears afterwindsurgeryoffthemarkhedeﬁedatWincanton.Stablenostrangertosuccessinthis. TFRHHHII BHA129

TITAN DISCOVERY (GB) (307) 2126/01- D 7 10-12

Br B or Br g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE)

O Glastonburys, Valentine, Bibby and Paget

Liam Harrison J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktohisbestonﬁrststart over3mwhenseeingoff11 rivalsinWindsorhandicap(soft)inJanuary Offsince.Shouldremaincompetitiveoff6lbhigher TFRHHHII BHA129

14 NAB WOOD (IRE) (21) 1/62U5-1 D 8 10-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenark (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Mr Edward J. Ware Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B M. Cosgrave Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWMadelightofan8-monthabsencetowin7-runnerhandicapatAyr(3m,soft)3weeksago Diditreadily buthe’s5lbhigherinamuchstrongerracenow.

15 ESPRIT DU POTIER (FR) (21) 21P10/-4

TFRHHHII BHA128

6 10-9

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded Derek Fox J

O The Four Lushes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Mr Sebastien Courquin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumper/hurdlewinnerwhoshowedheretainshisabilityafteralongabsencewhen5lengthsfourth of7toNabsWoodin3mAyrhandicap3weeksago Thisismuchharder,though.

TFRHHIII BHA126

16 KARAFON (FR) (20) 400F-00 5 10-9

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Labartoli (IRE)

Sam Ewing J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

B Philippe Thiriet & S.C.E.A. Haras de Pey The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWWonClonmelmaidenhurdleforWillieMullinslastDecemberbuthasfoundthingshardersince.Notdisgracedwhen101/2lengthsseventhof11toHartington onCarlisleyarddebutbutnoreasonwhyhe’llturnthetables.GoesupintripwiththetonguetieheworewhentrainedinFrancereﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA126

17 HARTINGTON (IRE) (20) 3/5122-1 6 10-5

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B John O’Connor Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithapromisinghandicapdebutsecondatWindsorinJanuaryandimprovedagaintogoonebetteron21/2mCarlislereappearance 3weeksago,stayingontoleadclosehomeinastylewhichsuggeststherecouldbeplentymoretocomenowsteppingupto3m. TFRHHHHH BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2024: SHOOT FIRST (IRE) 8 11 5 Alex Harvey 22-1 (Charles Byrnes) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 16. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 12. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 6, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Ma Shantou (IRE), 7-1 Ace of Spades (FR), 8-1 Horaces Pearl (FR), Hartington (IRE), 10-1 Shoot First (IRE), 14-1 Joyeux Machin (FR), Navajo Indy (GB), 16-1 Jingko Blue (FR), 20-1 Electric Mason (IRE), 22-1 Nab Wood (IRE), 25-1 Harbour Lake (IRE), 28-1 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), Titan Discovery (GB), 33-1 Esprit du Potier (FR), 40-1 Red Risk (FR), 66-1 I Love My Baie (FR), 100-1 Karafon (FR)

HARTINGTON shaped at Carlisle as if he’s likely to relish this step up to 3m and still looks well handicapped off only 3lb higher Ma Shantou is another low-mileage 6-y-o who surely has his best days still ahead of him and is second choice ahead Horaces Pearl and Dan Skelton pair Ace of Spades and Joyeux Machin.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs GREY DAWNING

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs GREY DAWNING

FANCYTHAT: V Williams won this race in 2023 and 2024 The stable runs ROYALE PAGAILLE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: STELLAR STORY trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

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

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

Harry Skelton J

O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Grange Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

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

2 HAITI COULEURS

(FR) (16) 11311-1 8 11-10

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Inchala (FR)

O Conyers, McDermott and Prowting

B DR V. Simon, Mrs V. Simon & Mr N. Simon

Sean Bowen J

Rebecca Curtis, Newport T

William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWProvedarevelationoverfenceslastseason,winningtheNationalHuntHandicapatCheltenhampriortofollowingupintheIrishGrandNationalatFairyhouse. SuccessfulstarttothisseasonunderabigweightinaNewburyhandicaphurdleand,onthatevidence,he’sstillonanupwardcurve. TFRHHHHH BHA154

3 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (20)

F111P-2 BF 6 11-10

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE)

O Mr T. P. Radford

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartperformeroverfenceslastterm,winningall3completedstarts,includingGrade1ScillyIslesatSandown.Didn’tjumpwithhis usualvervewhenfailingtolandtheoddsonreturnatCarlisle,buthe’sentitledtocomeonforthatandbettercanbeexpectedhere. TFRHHHII BHA155

4 ROYALE PAGAILLE

(FR) (231) F/1P56P- CD 11 11-10

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMudloverwhohaslandedthelast2runningsofthis,capitalisingonGreyDawning’sﬁnal-fenceerrorwhenproving2lengthstoostrongforthatrival 12monthsago However,heotherwisestruggledlastseasonand,nowaged11,there’sanairofvulnerabilityabouthimthistimeround. TFRHHHII BHA159

5 STELLAR STORY (IRE) (207) 41422-3 8 11-10

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1hurdleswinnerwholandedtheoddsintheFloridaPearlatPunchestownonreturn/chasedebutlastNovember.Placedintop-tiernovice eventsatbigspringfestivalsonﬁnal2startsoflastterm,butwillneedtoﬁndsomethingextraifhe’stoemergeontophere. TFRHHIII BHA154

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) 10 11 10 Charlie Deutsch 11-4 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Grey Dawning (IRE), 7-2 Haiti Couleurs (FR), 11-2 Royale Pagaille (FR), 6-1 Handstands (IRE), 10-1 Stellar Story (IRE)

Giventhe rate ofprogress made byHAITI COULEURS as a novice last season, it’s not hardto envisage the 8-y-o making a successful leap into the big league. Indeed, he produced a ﬁne weight-carrying performance on his reappearance over hurdles at Newbury, leaving the strong impression that he’ll have more to offer back in this sphere during the months ahead. Grey Dawning bids to atone for his unlucky defeat at the hands of Royale Pagaille in this last year and he is greatly respected.

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ROLL OF HONOUR

BETFAIR CHASE

CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(14 wins from 84 runners, 17%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (20 wins from 81 runners, 25%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: WHISTLE STOPTOUR trained by Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.

1 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (21) 23D6P-0 CD 9 12-0

Br B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE) Sean Quinlan J

O Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoesparticularlywellatthisvenue,winningthiscontestin2023beforelandingTommyWhittlethefollowingmonthandﬁnishedﬁrstpastthe post(offthismark)inGrandNationalTrialinFebruaryHadapipe-openeroverhurdlesearlierthismonthandlookssuretogowell. TFRHHHHH BHA138

2 TOP OF

THE BILL

(IRE) (246) 131/4P1- 9 12-0

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

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

O Mr Charlie Walker Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Miss Jackie O’Flynn Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsentoverfencesin2023/24,winning2ofhis6startsandbackontrackwhentaking8-runnerhandicap chaseatFfosLas(23.8f,goodtosoft)inMarch.Findshimselfoncareer-highmarkﬁrsttimeuphere,however. TFRHHIII BHA138

3 SHOMEN UCHI (FR)

(278) 216/21//1- 8 11-11

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Vavea (FR) Charlie Deutsch J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont

TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedbutclearlytalented,addingtohisbumper/hurdlevictorieswhenmakingawinningdebutinthissphereinnovicechase(9/2)atCarlisle (20f)9monthsago SenthandicappingbyhisshrewdhandleronreturnandmustbetakenseriouslyTonguestraponﬁrsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA135

4

DUKE OF

DECEPTION

(IRE) (28) 3P221-1 CD 8 11-6

Br B g September Storm (GER) - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Mrs Gail Kidd Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastcampaignwithC&Dsuccessandbeginthisterminsamemanner,landing6-runnerhandicapchaseatKelso(26.2f,goodtosoft) 28daysago Mayhavebeensuitedbyreducedemphasisonjumpingonthatoccasionbuthasonlybeenraised3lb TFRHHHII BHA130

WHISTLE STOPTOUR

Br B g Saddex - For A While (IRE)

(IRE) (21) 15P5-52 7 11-6

Jack Power (5) J

O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T

B Denis Cusack Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Initially progressive over fences last season, scoring twice in testing conditions. Became disappointing thereafter, however, including on reappearancethistermbutreturnedtoformoversmallerobstaclesatAyrearlierthismonthandisfeasiblytreatedbackchasinghere. TFRHHHII BHA130

6 KONFUSION (GB) (21) 31312-1 7 11-1

Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tahira (GER)

Danny McMenamin J

O Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Carl Hinchy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsentchasingduringsecondhalfoflastseason,scoringtwiceatupto24f.Continuedupwardtrajectorywhenmakinga winningreturnin8-runnerhandicapchaseatWetherby(24.2f,good)21daysagoandiswellworthtryinginthishighergrade. TFRHHHII BHA125

7 SALADINS SON (IRE) (261) 02/1P11- 7 10-12

Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE)

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

Jack Tudor J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Thomas Westropp Bennett geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedswitchedtoAnthonyHoneyballlastseason,scoringoverhurdlesbeforewinning2ofhis3startsoverthissortof tripinthissphere.Findshimselfinadeepercontestﬁrsttimeupherebutfurtherprogressmaybeforthcoming. TFRHHHII BHA122

8 WA WA (IRE) (21) 251-223 10 10-10

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - North Star Poly (IRE)

O Perseverance partnership

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Alistair Corrigan Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotlongwithOllyMurphyandbuiltoninitialpromise(followingwindop)whensuccessfuloverhurdlesatPerth(26.6f)inApril. Runcreditablyall3startssince,includingreturnedtochasingatWetherbylatest,butthislooksmuchmorecompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA120

9 MAJOR

FORTUNE (IRE) (28) P4263-4 D 7 10-9

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu

B Noel O’Brien

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproveroverhurdlesin2023/24,winning5onthespin,andaddedtohistallyatNewtonAbbotinOctober2024 Notscoredsincebutpostedsolid fourthof14inhandicapchaseatCheltenham(20.2f,good,25/1)onreturnlastmonthandwillappreciatethisstiffertestofstamina. TFRHHHII BHA119

10

HUDSON DE GRUGY (FR) (15) 0/P1P3-6 8 10-8

Br B g Falco (USA) - Queen de Grugy (FR)

O AJSS Ltd & Lpd Demolition Ltd

Gavin Sheehan J

Sam England, Guiseley T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie et al Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly-usefulchaserforGary&JoshMoorewhoshapedbetterthandistancebeaten,ondebutfornewyard,whensixthof8inhandicapchase atHexham(20.1f,goodtosoft)15daysago.Yettofullyconvinceheneedsthissortofstaminatest,though.Cheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHIII BHA118

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: FONTAINE COLLONGES (FR) 9 11 10 Charlie Deutsch 7-1 (VenetiaWilliams) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 5, 10

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Shomen Uchi (FR), 7-1 Konfusion (GB), 15-2 Saladins Son (IRE), 8-1 Whistle Stop Tour (IRE), Major Fortune (IRE), 9-1 Famous Bridge (IRE), 10-1 Top of The Bill (IRE), 11-1 Duke of Deception (IRE), 12-1 Wa Wa (IRE), 22-1 Hudson de Grugy (FR)

FAMOUS BRIDGE has an enviable record at this course and should be spot on after a satisfactory return over the smaller obstacles at Ayr 3 weeks ago He can take this prize home for the second time. Shomen Uchi may have plenty more to offer over fences and is feared most, whilst Major Fortune will be dangerous if building on his promising return over an inadequate trip at Cheltenham last month.

Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated

from 15th

to 31st December 2025.

ABANDONED RACING

In the event of racing being abandoned before the gates open (typically two hours before the ﬁrst race) a full refund will be processed at the earliest possible opportunity However if any food and beverage is consumed by clients booked intorestaurantsandhospitalityfacilitiesthe cost of the food and beverages consumed will be deducted from any refund. In the event of abandonment, please ensure the booker of your group checks their emails for further communication

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO RACECOURSE

Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject from, the racecourse any person without assigning a reason. In particular, any instance of unruly behaviour, such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting, shall entitle the Racecourse Executive to expel the offending racegoer without prior notice.

Racegoers must abide by any regulations including the observance of designated non-drinking areas and standards of dress. Premier Enclosure - tie and smart trousers (no jeans) for gentlemen and best day wear for ladies County Enclosure - smart dress for both ladies and gentlemen is advised. Fancy dress, sportswear (including training shoes) or swimwear are not permitted. Grandstand & Paddock & Be Friendly Enclosures - no dress code. Fancy dress is permitted but please make sure your outﬁt is not offensive to others.

Only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets in the course of their business. Any individuals found contravening these conditions will be evicted. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc, for any purpose at the racecourse.

EMERGENCY NOTICE

In an event of an emergency please be guided by our security stewards and by messages you will see and hear around the racecourse We would advise that you keep your personal belongings with you at all times. In the event of an evacuation please do as requested by Haydock Park Management and security staff They will direct you to a safe place. Do not attempt to regain access to buildings

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HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE

The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Haydock Park Racecourse. We would request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing area and that parents keepacloseeyeonallchildrenandprevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that we do have a ﬁrst aid room Should anyone require any assistance please speak to the nearest steward

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

PARADE RING ACCESS

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officials and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained Flash photography is not permitted anywhere in the Parade Ring or Winner’s Enclosure areas, or anywhere in the close vicinity of horses.

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HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £494,818 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

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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Unibet Flat Season Opener

Pertemps Swinton Hurdle Day

Betfred Temple Stakes Thursday

The Betfred Macmillan Haydock Park Raceday

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Betfred Rum and Reggae Night

Betfred John O’Gaunt Sparkling Saturday

Jamie Webster After Evening Racing

Glass Times Raceday

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bet365 Old Newton Cup

Afternoon Racing

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Betfred Rose of Lancaster Stakes - Ladies Day

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Betfair Sprint Cup

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.08 - THE BETFAIR SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING WEEK NEWTON 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 four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and 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-forage hurdle race 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer, jockey and stable employee and award a prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race 12 entries at £400 - Closed November 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.40 - THE BETATYOUR BESTWITH BETFAIR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher or £25 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and award a prize of £50 for the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £125 - Closed November 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630 (Penalty Value £13202.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.15 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for fouryrs old and upwards. £250 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 18 entries, 6 at £50 and 12 at £250 - Closed November 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (Penalty Value £26015) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.50 -THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE GRADUATION STEEPLECHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990 and the ﬁfth £1495. for four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two steeple chases. Enter by noon, November 17th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 7lbAllowances: Horses which, beforeApril 26th, 2025 had not won a steeple chase 4lb Betfairhas generouslysponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning ownertrainer and jockey and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 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 Betfair 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. 10 entries at £250. - Closed November 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935;Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240. (PenaltyValue £26015)A SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

FifthRace2.25-THEBETFAIRSTAYERS’HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS1) (PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE) 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 four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, November 17th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Penalties, after November 9th, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee and award a £100 prize 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 BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 17 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R18 and R19 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 NRAS BHA Racing Admin site. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraphs 34 to 38 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraphs 62 to 65 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle Race. The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after entries 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 46 entries, 23 at £125, 23 at £500 - Closed November 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 - THE BETFAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (Registered as The Lancashire Steeple Chase) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £112540 to the winning horse The second to receive £42400, the third £21220, the fourth £10600 and the fifth £5320 for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, November 4th and pay £250 stake, Confirm by noon, November 17th and pay £750, Supplementary Entry by noon, November 17th and pay £7200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present a trophy to the winning owner, to be held until October 31st, next year BETFAIR will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, breeder, jockey and stable employee. In addition, BETFAIR will award a prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE, not in number order (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries) 16 entries, 9 at £250, 7 at £1000. - Closed November 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £86080; Second £35480; Third £17740; Fourth £8880; Fifth £4440 (PenaltyValue £112540) A SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 20th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and award a prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. 16 entries at £250 - Closed November 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (PenaltyValue £26015) SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.