Hexham Racecard - Monday 13th April

MON 13TH APR

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WELCOME TO HEXHAM W E L C O M E T O “ B R I TA I N S M O S T S C E N I C R A C E C O U R S E ” O N “ E A S T E R H O L I D AY R A C E D AY ”.

THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS, TRAINERS, SPONSORS AND RACEGOERS. Due to an abandonment of an earlier meeting this year I am delighted to reschedule the “Mick Walsh Open Ditch” race, now run as the fourth race on the card. There is a Special Offer Voucher in today’s race card from Mick, be sure to use it and have a bet on one of his pitches.

We are delighted to welcome regular sponsors Horslyx who provide a free tub of their product to each winning trainer and whose representatives are enjoying an afternoon’s racing with us. Carpet Gallop and Equestrian Surfaces, suppliers of carpet surface we use on course kindly sponsor our first and last race today. We are also pleased to have both Anthony Woods Electrical and Pointing Pointers sponsoring today.

We regret to see Maurice Barnes a great supporter of Hexham Racecourse retiring from the training ranks. Maurice who enjoyed a successful career as a trainer, sending out more than 250 winners, is here today and we wish him and his wife Anne a happy retirement.

Our next meeting on Saturday evening 2nd May heralds the start of our late spring early summer season with 6 meetings spanning a period of 7 weeks culminating in our Ladies Day fixture on Sunday 21st of June which also coincides with Father’s Day. Whilst on course should you require assistance please contact the racecourse office situated next to the turnstiles or do not hesitate to ask a member of stewarding, catering or racecourse staff who will be pleased to assist.

Robert Whitelock Racecourse Manager

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MEDICAL OFFICERS

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STARTERS

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JUDGE

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Linda Porter, James Bonar,

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HEXHAM TE AM

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The Racecourse Office, Yarridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 2JP

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RACECOURSE MAP

FACILITIES KEY PUBLIC BARS (Paddock Enclosure)

The Shire, Princess Anne, Queen Camilla Stand and Bramble Tudor Bar situated at the top of the parade ring are open to all racegoers, provide a wide variety of drinks and snacks.

OWNERS AND TR AINERS ROOM

Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse.

Entry to this facility is restricted to Owners and Trainers who have a runner on the day. When you register at the O&T Entrance, lunch vouchers will be provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.

HENDERSON SUITE

The Henderson Suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, course as well as both the parade ring and winners enclosure. Capable of seating up to 120 guests, The Henderson Suite where we serve our 4 course carvery buffet on a race day, is also ideal for entertaining, corporate hospitality and on non raceday’s provides the ideal venue for business conferences, seminars and weddings or other social functions.

THE CURLEW ROOM

Situated on the first floor of the Ramshaw Stand, offering wonderful views of the course. Tickets for The Curlew Room are available (minimum 2 persons) which provide your own table for the day. The Curlew Room has its own Britbet betting facility, closed circuit TV and serves a range of snack food and refreshments.

PRIVATE BOXES

ENDERBY, PATTERSON AND GILL BOXES Situated on the 2nd floor of the Ramshaw Stand. Offering a wide variety of catering options, the boxes are available to hire individually, accommodating between 20 -25 persons or can be configured to host up to 80 persons seated. Providing wonderful views of the racecourse the rooms have their own Britbet betting facility, Closed Circuit TV, well stocked bar as well as a seating area at the rear of the boxes.

THE CHASE BAR

Situated on the ground floor of the Ramshaw Stand this attractive bar with a stained glass backdrop and flagged floor has its own Britbet betting facility, closed circuit TV and allows access on to the club lawn for perfect viewing of the racing.

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R ACECOURSE MAP KE Y 1 Stables

19 Bookmakers

2 Security Office – Stable Entrance

20 Betting Shop

3 Stable Canteen

21 Princess Anne Bar

4 Campbell Gillies Lodge

22 Queen Camilla Stand

5 Pennine Box

23 Toilets

6 Owners & Trainers Entrance

24 Club Lawn

7 Tynedale Box

25 Winners Enclosure

8 Owners & Trainers Room

26 Weighing Room

9 Shire Bar

27 Henderson Suite

10.Britbet Pool Betting 11. Wheelchair Viewing Area

Chase Bar 28 Ramshaw Stand - Curlew Room

12 Directors Box

Private Boxes

13 Saddling Boxes

29 Racecourse Entrance

14 Toilets

30 Tea Room

15 Bramble Tudor Café

31 Racecourse Office

16 Bramble Tudor Bar

32 Caravan Park.

17 Parade Ring

33 Racetrack

18 Winning Post

READING YOUR RACECARD AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY 7 12 8

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8 PRINCE DUNDEE (IRE) (20) B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE)

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TFR BHA87

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FORM 656551 CD 6 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles

J Blair Campbell (5) 5 E Tongue Strap and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D T Lucinda Russell, Kinross 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer.

4 3 O JW McNeill & County Set Three 13 26Mar Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Veauce De Sivola (FR) 5l B James Wickham 7Mar Crl 21f HcpC heavy 5/9 Up Helly Aa King 16l 14 6Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 5/11 McGinty’s Dream (IRE) 22l S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 1. Form A quick way to 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 last time EXPERT VIEW 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’s trainer & their location Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. Jockey Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS 6. Owner’s colours worn by the jockey 7. Saddlecloth number 8. Horse’s name 9. Days since the horse last run 10. Horse’s age 11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs) 12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam) 13. Horse’s owner 14. Horse’s breeder 15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

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

EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW: Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

Selected to win the race.

Can be given little or no chance.

Good chance of being placed.

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.

BET TING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS DIFFERENT WAYS TO BET - WIN OR EACH-WAY

The two main types of bet are win and each-way. For win bets, your horse needs to win the race outright. An each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed. So a £2 each-way bet will cost £4. A bookmaker taking each-way bets will display the terms on which they accept such bets on their board.

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - Win bets only, no places offered • 3 or 4 runners – Win bets only . Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position they may offer place terms at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2 • 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3 • Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3 • Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4 • Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

PL ACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds. When you have decided where to place your bet, state the number of your horse and the stake, for example “Number 4, £2 win”. Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to their clerk and hand them your money. You will then be given an itemised receipt detailing your bet and potential winnings. You should keep this safe until you have heard ‘Weighedin’ announced after the race. If your bet is successful, hand your ticket to the bookmaker and they will give you your winnings.

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RACE 1 2.00 About two miles (2m 48yds) THE carpetgallop.co.uk WHERE PERFORMANCE BEGINS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522.

(Penalty Value £5446)

Leading course trainer (20-25): S England (10 wins from 69 runners, 14%) runs PRINCE PHIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs CASPADA Longest Traveller: BLUES SINGER trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 313 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

1 BLUES SINGER (GB) (33)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mayfair Music (IRE) J Tom Bellamy T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Mrs E. Roberts B Mrs E. Roberts S Goodwin Racing Ltd

S Sponsor

E Equipment

TFRHHHHH BHA118 FORM 204-301 D

6 11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner had been highly

tried over hurdles before capitalising on a drop in grade at Huntingdon last time, and with further improvement likely, he has strong claims to follow up.

11Mar Hun 15f Hdl 21Feb Kmp 16f Hdl Dec25 Nby 16f Hdl

2 IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) (105)

good 1/15 Cluain Chormaic (IRE) 43/4l gd-sf 9/12 Klub de Reve (FR) 32l good 3/8 Minella Yoga (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA108 FORM 231-104 CD

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ballyknock Hill (IRE) 6 11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner made it 2-2 at this J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O The Imperfects B B. Higgins S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

3 PIMMSOCLOCK (FR) (182) B g Masked Marvel - Flemens Pride J Danny McMenamin T Chris Grant, Billingham O Mount Pleasant Racing B Mme Alexia Reveley S C & C Horse Transport

4 RED OAK (IRE) (23)

B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) J Jonathan Burke T James Owen, Newmarket O Roxholme Racing B Robert Allen S Mr Cardosi

track when successful over C&D on hurdles debut, though he needs to bounce back following a break, having disappointed again when well-beaten fourth at Kelso in late-December.

Dec25 Kel Nov25 Chl Oct25 Hex

J Toby Wynne T R. Mike Smith, Galston O The Racing Suite B Mr John Blake

6 C’MON SO (IRE) (19)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sail On (IRE)

B g Dansant - Miss Veale (IRE)

J Theo Gillard T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Ballaseyr Stud Ltd B Mr Dylan Mangan S Bartmac Limited

Country Code (IRE) 31l No Drama This End (IRE) 47l At Vimeiro (GER) 1l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

winning 11-runner maiden at Fontainebleau (17.6f) on hurdling debut in October. Has since left Mme M. Pineda and is open to improvement on first start for new yard.

Oct25 Fon

17f Hdl

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Zayina (FR)

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TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM 2212P4

6 11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Musselburgh maiden winner who chased

home a useful type at Catterick in January and matched that form when fourth in a novice handicap at Newbury last time.

Makes appeal returning to calmer waters.

21Mar Nby 18f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Storming George (IRE) 81/4l 28Feb Kel 18f Hdl gd-sf P/10 Montemares 21Jan Cat 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/13 Kosac d’Oudairies (FR) 11/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0F6-F00

6 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in Irish points and shaped like one for handicaps second time up over hurdles, finishing (300/1) seventh of 15 at Wetherby.

27Mar Wet 6Mar Ayr

16f Hdl 16f Hdl

good 7/15 Pioneer Pete soft 10/12 Lance Les Des (FR)

26l 27l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5P2-646

5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Point runner-up attracted support but was

J Gregor Walkingshaw (10) T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Miss Lucinda V. Russell B James Reeves S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 CASPADA (IRE) (22)

gd-sf 4/7 soft 7/9 good 1/8

5 11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for further but ran to a fair level when

5 BETTERYOUTHANME (IRE) (17) Br g Berkshire (IRE) - Valverdesgirl (IRE)

22f Hdl 21f Hdl 16f Hdl

last of the 6 to complete at this course (2 1/2m) on hurdles bow. Connections will probably have their eye on handicaps, now.

25Mar Hex 23Feb Ayr Dec25 Swl

20f Hdl soft 6/13 Maiori (FR) 16f NHF soft 4/4 Jardin de Tunis (FR) 15f NHF gd-sf 6/9 Old Habits (IRE)

50l 15l 30l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 406

5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers and on hurdle debut at Carlisle (125/1) latest.

22Mar Car 17f Hdl gd-sf 6/9 Rocking Man (FR) 15Jan Nwc 16f NHF gd-sf 10/15 Ronnie Russet Dec25 Seg 16f NHF soft 4/6 Grazeon Sunshine

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33l 51l 73/4l

8 COUNTRYMAN JOE (IRE) (19) B g Shirocco (GER) - Savage Love

J Peter Kavanagh T Jane Walton, Otterburn O Mrs J. M. Walton B Charles Persse S Dunns Houses

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 60P

6 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Fared little better than in bumpers when

E Tongue Strap pulled up on hurdle debut here and a first-time tongue strap is

9 HURLYBURLY (IRE) (39) B g Shirocco (GER) - Sharifa (GER)

J Sean Quinlan T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn O Highbeck Racing 3 B Noel Gowen S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd

unlikely to make a difference.

25Mar Hex 13Feb Kel May25 Kel

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 462

hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu (winner around 2m). Improved again but no match for promising sort when second in Haydock bumper last time and merits respect now sent hurdling.

5Mar Hay Dec25 Wet Nov25 Mkt

B g Linda’s Lad - Just A Feeling

J William Maggs (3) T Sam England, Guiseley O Tor Side Racing B Mr & Mrs I. Ross S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

12 MARVEL MAGIC (FR) (69) B g Masked Marvel - Dame Magic (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA65 FORM P3P455

fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Musselburgh in mid-February and hard to be confident returning to hurdles following a further 8 weeks off.

15Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft

5/6 Didntgotwenty (IRE) 5/8 Wolfburg (IRE) 4/9 The Jad Factor (IRE)

28l 15l 13l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5P

5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on hurdles bow at Wetherby and is E Hood likely to need more time/distance.

27Mar Wet 13Feb Kel

16f Hdl good P/15 Pioneer Pete 16f NHF heavy 5/9 Thelastmanfrompenr 101/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 466

4 10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from a promising bumper

J Patrick Wadge T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Mrs S. Russell B Bernadette Quesny S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

15f NHF gd-sf 2/10 Turbocharged (IRE) 7l 16f NHF soft 6/15 A Likeable Rogue (IRE) 53/4l 16f NHF gd-sf 4/5 Moore Brion (FR) 41/2l

7 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort didn’t offer much when

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap T Annabelle Sowray, Helmsley O Miss Annabelle Sowray B Elms Bloodstock

11 PRINCE PHIL (GB) (17)

48l 86l

5 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful

10 MADEMEWHATIAM (GB) (57) B g Jack Hobbs - United (GER)

20f Hdl soft P/13 Maiori (FR) 16f NHF heavy 8/9 Thelastmanfrompenr 16f NHF good 6/6 Jentobello

debut and Imperfectlyperfect looks the stable’s leading hope.

3Feb Car 17f NHF gd-sf 6/7 Irish Goodbye (IRE) Dec25 Hay 15f Hdl good 6/6 Diamond Jim (IRE) Nov25 Nwc 16f NHF gd-sf 4/8 Majordomo (FR)

24l 65l 41/2l

2025: THAT ONE 6 11 9 Conor O’Farrell 13-8 (James Walton) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Blues Singer (GB), 9-4 Red Oak (IRE), 15-2 Imperfectlyperfect (IRE), 8-1 Pimmsoclock (FR), 12-1 Hurlyburly (IRE), 28-1 C’Mon So (IRE), 33-1 Marvel Magic (FR), 40-1 Mademewhatiam (GB), 80-1 Caspada (IRE), 150-1 Prince Phil (GB), 200-1 Betteryouthanme (IRE), 250-1 Countryman Joe (IRE) BLUES SINGER can improve on the bare form of his Huntingdon run and surpass the

PLAY SMARTER standard set by Red Oak.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLUES SINGER 2.RED OAK (IRE) 3.IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE)

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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FL ASH PHOTOGR APHY The Hexham Executive would like to remind you that Flash Photography Is Prohibited At Hexham Racecourse.

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RACE 2 2.30 About two miles (1m 7f 133yds) THE ANTHONY WOODS ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING BOLT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12850 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5190, 2nd £2594, 3rd £1298, 4th £649, 5th £324.

(Penalty Value £6786.08)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 93 runners, 19%) runs YOUNG GETAWAY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (8 wins from 9 runners, 89%) runs YOUNG GETAWAY Weightwatcher: CHOOSE A COPPER won off a handicap mark of 117, his rating is now down 9lb to 108.

Longest Traveller: FORSA BAY trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 196 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

S Sponsor

1 YOUNG GETAWAY (IRE) (364) B g Getaway (GER) - The Youngone (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA110 FORM 5/33412-

7 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle maiden hurdle winner last season.

J Danny McMenamin T Nicky Richards, Greystoke O Mrs Pat Sloan B Joe Sloan S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

2 THAT ONE (GB) (51) B g Dartmouth - Don’t Point

J Jack Power (5) T James Walton, Morpeth O Messrs F. T. Walton B Messrs F. T. Walton

3 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (38) B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR)

Off since finishing second to That One in the opening novice hurdle on this card a year ago. Switches to fences for his handicap debut.

Would enter calculations if the betting speaks in his favour.

Apr25 Hex 16f Hdl Feb25 Nwc 16f Hdl Jan25 Nwc 20f Hdl

course novice at the expense of Young Getaway. Promising second in 17f Carlisle handicap hurdle on reappearance but has failed to build on that twice since. Chase debut.

21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 The Gray Ghost (IRE) 3Feb Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Haarar Nov25 Car 17f HcpH soft 2/8 Medieval Gold

J Jonathon Bewley T George Bewley, Colby O Ivinson, Mandle,Annett and Gibson B Michael McCullagh S Lloyd Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA109 FORM 1-62322 D

placed for fourth consecutive time when second of 3 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f) 38 days ago. Must enter calculations again.

6Mar Ayr 20f HcpC soft 2/3 Walking On A Dream (IRE) 9l 10Feb Ayr 20f HcpC soft 2/4 Ballymackie (IRE) 8l Dec25 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Jour d’Evasion (FR) 26l

TFRHHIII BHA108 FORM 65P5-00 CD

8 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins here, including a chase in autumn

2024. Hard to draw many positives from his 2 outings this winter but the stable has been going a bit better since.

17Jan Hay 19f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Throatlash (IRE) Dec25 Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Trac (FR) Mar25 Hex 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Jet Legs (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA106 FORM 3134-P3 D

E Hood reproduced that level in 3 chase starts, beaten 9 lengths when

third of 4 at Ayr (2m) on latest start in January. Still early days in this sphere but others arrive with more pressing claims.

2Jan Ayr Dec25 Ayr Mar25 Hex

9l 7l

TFRHHIII BHA101 FORM 1P-5250

2 1/2m this time last year. Better for reappearance when second at Ayr in February but has failed to see his race out twice since. A first-time tongue tie is now added to the cheekpieces he wore last time.

22Mar Car 26Feb Wet 10Feb Ayr

7 TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (22) J Jonathan Burke T Jackie Stephen, Melrose O Jackie Stephen Racing Club B Mr James Cosgrave S Carden Livestock Co

16f HcpC soft 3/4 Ballyfort (IRE) 16f HcpC heavy P/6 Truckers Cruising (IRE) 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Lawrenny

8 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Enthusiastic sort who tasted success twice at up to

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford B Eimear Mulhern

B g Watar (IRE) - Shrule Girl (IRE)

55l 13l 40l

7 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Ayr handicap hurdle winner but hasn’t

6 FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (22) B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE)

34l 12l 51/2l

9 11-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Running well without winning this season,

J Patrick Wadge E Tongue Strap T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Thunder Holdings Ltd & Russell B Donal Coffey S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

B g Jet Away - Supreme Magical

/4l 5l 12l 3

TFRHHIII BHA110 FORM 121-260 CD

4 CHOOSE A COPPER (IRE) (86)

5 ROCK ON JET (IRE) (101)

good 2/12 That One gd-sf 1/10 Cahier’s Den (IRE) soft 4/12 Jupiter des Mottes (FR)

7 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles last season, latterly a

J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Mr Mark Blandford B Mr Rowland Crellin S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

B g Well Chosen - Printing Copper (IRE)

E Equipment

15f HcpC gd-sf 7/12 Marty McFly (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 5/8 Largy Force (IRE) 16f HcpC soft 2/6 Big Stage (IRE)

26l 17l 12l

TFRHHHII BHA99 FORM 653U1P

7 11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Registered a

third chase success at Sedgefield (21f) in February but found out in a stronger race at Carlisle since.

22Mar Car 19Feb Seg 4Feb Seg

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15f HcpC gd-sf P/12 Marty McFly (IRE) 21f HcpC soft 1/5 Mersey Street (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf U/8 Mersey Street (IRE)

1l -

8 FORSA BAY (IRE) (8)

TFRHHIII BHA96 FORM P5-3P35

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE) 6 11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden. Respectable third on 2 of his 4 J Miss Ellie Callwood (7) E Visor T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds O The Black And White Army B Oliver Loughlin S Postpack Ltd

9 POWEROFJET (IRE) (22) B g Jet Away - Our Dot (IRE)

J Jamie Hamilton T Martin Todhunter, Penrith O Murphy’s Law Partnership B Ms S. Rothwell S Tote

10 ROYAL DEESIDE (GB) (9) B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Astalanda (FR)

J Ryan Mania T Martin Todhunter, Penrith O Coniston Old Men Syndicate B Martin McDermott S Tote

12 NONBINDING (IRE) (12) B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Mirazur (IRE)

5Apr Mkt 18Mar Her 4Feb Seg

17f HcpC good 5/8 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 24l 16f HcpC good 3/8 The Brickey Ranger (IRE) 51/4l 19f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Mersey Street (IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA96 FORM 4-31433 D

7 11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner who made it second time

lucky over fences in 2m Newcastle handicap in November.

Respectable third of 12 in a warm race at Carlisle (2m, good) 22 days ago. One to consider.

22Mar Car 10Mar Seg 21Jan Cat

15f HcpC gd-sf 3/12 Marty McFly (IRE) 16f HcpC good 3/5 Tanking Along (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Marty McFly (IRE)

12l 14l 53/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA93 FORM 1R1P33 C

6 10-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over 2 1/2m here last

J Charlie Maggs (3) T Patrick Morris, Prescot O K Jardine R Griffiths B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown

11 KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) (9)

chase starts this season but below par when fifth at Market Rasen only 8 days ago.

summer. Creditable third at Carlisle and Haydock on his last 2 outings and has to enter the reckoning back at track which suits.

4Apr Hay 22Mar Car 4Mar Swl

19f HcpC good 3/6 Count Adhemar (IRE) 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/13 Wolfburg (IRE) 18f Hcp stand 10/10 Arc Zoosve

8l 16l 65l

TFRHHHII BHA92 FORM 41-1166 CD

10 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when recording hat-trick of 3m

handicap chase wins here last spring. Should be sharper for a recent comeback outing over hurdles but this trip might be a little on the sharp side for him.

4Apr Car Jun25 Hex May25 Hex

19f HcpH good 6/9 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE) 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/12 Ballydangan (IRE) 24f HcpC good 1/8 Muroor

12l 15l nk

TFRHIIII BHA85 FORM PPP/PP-4 D

9 10-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in

J James Best E Cheek Pieces T Victor Thompson, Alnwick O Mr V. Thompson B Kenneth Parkhill

2022 but has shown little for current connections, finishing a remote fourth at Sedgefield on recent return from another year on the sidelines.

1Apr Seg Apr25 Seg May24 Hex

13 ELUSIVE WARRIOR (IRE) (12)

16f HcpC good 4/7 Clean Getaway (IRE) 16f HcpC good P/7 Royal Max (FR) 16f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Hartur d’Oudairies (FR)

29l -

TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM 0034P3

Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Powhatan Squaw (IRE) 6 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Little to shout about in bumpers/over J William Maggs (3) E Hood, Tongue Strap T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw O Elusive Warrior Partnership B Mrs Anne Doyle S Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

hurdles. Sedgefield chase debut third 12 days ago was a bit better but he’ll need to step up on that form to get heavily involved here from 6lb out of the handicap.

1Apr Seg 16f HcpC good 3/7 Clean Getaway (IRE) 14Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Fairly Fulling (IRE) 21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 She’s Notjoeking

101/4l 31l

2025: DIAMOND MIX (IRE) 6 11 2 Lilly Pinchin 7-1 (Paul Robson) 9 ran

Stewards Note: ROCK ON JET: Following its run on 2/1/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Young Getaway (IRE), 7-1 Powerofjet (IRE), Royal Deeside (GB), 8-1 Heads Or Harps (GB), 11-1 Forsa Bay (IRE), 12-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 14-1 Rock On Jet (IRE), Too Cool Forshrule (IRE), Kicksaftersix (IRE), 16-1 Elusive Warrior (IRE), 18-1 That One (GB), 22-1 Choose A Copper (IRE), 100-1 Nonbinding (IRE) POWEROFJET was third in a Go North series final at Carlisle last time and might prove the answer back in slightly calmer waters. Heads Or Harps is preferred to Royal Deeside for the PLAY SMARTER forecast spot. Nicky Richards chase debutant Young Getaway would also merit plenty of respect if the betting vibes are strong back from a year off.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POWEROFJET (IRE) 2.HEADS OR HARPS 3.ROYAL DEESIDE

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 3 3.00 About two miles (2m 48yds) THE HORSLYX-FOR HORSE’S HEALTH & WELFARE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £10900 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4403, 2nd £2201, 3rd £1101, 4th £550, 5th £275. (Penalty Value £5756.29) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 93 runners, 19%) runs GINTIME Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (8 wins from 9 runners, 89%) runs GINTIME Longest Traveller: SHE’S NOTJOEKING trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 126 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

1 DEE’S GETAWAY (IRE) (19) B m Getaway (GER) - Chiltern Hills (IRE) J Edward Austin (5) T George Bewley, Colby O Southdean Racing Club B Kenneth Parkhill S Lloyd Ltd

S Sponsor

TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM P15001 CD

6 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort returned to form from out

E Tongue Strap of the blue when fortunate winner over C&D (50/1, heavy) last

time, though her overall profile suggests she’s worth taking on in her bid to follow up.

25Mar Hex 16f HcpH soft 1/9 The Cistercian (IRE) 16Feb Car 17f HcpH soft 11/14 He’s Bresilian Dec25 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Reflection of You

2 GINTIME (IRE) (23)

TFRHHHHH BHA104 FORM 44-4105

J Danny McMenamin T Nicky Richards, Greystoke O JB Racing B Michael Whitty S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

3 ROSE’S DART (GB) (29)

bumpers but finished a respectable fifth of 15 in a Go North Final handicap at Kelso last time and looks interesting with sights lowered.

21Mar Kel 3Feb Car Dec25 Seg

16f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Queenie St Clair (IRE) 73/4l 17f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 Haarar 16l 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Onehundredneighty (IRE) 42l

TFRHHHHI BHA101 FORM 63-6001

5 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in first-time tongue strap when off

Br m Dartmouth - Pepite Rose (FR)

J Jamie Hamilton E Tongue Strap T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton O Falcon Line Racing B Falcon’s Line Ltd S Stittenham Farms

the mark in 5-runner handicap at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) latest. A slowly run 2m probably isn’t what she needs but could go well if ridden positively.

15Mar Mkt 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 Natus Vincere (IRE) 11/4l 27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 7/7 Twistthenightaway (IRE) 57l Nov25 Car 19f HcpH soft 11/11 Drop Kick (IRE) 52l

4 SHE’S NOTJOEKING (GB) (38)

TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM 443413 CD

6 11-9 TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when dictating (under this claimer)

B m Milan - Miss Joeking (IRE)

J Conner McCann (7) T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O The Jokers B Lucinda V Russell S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 THEIRSHEGOES (IRE) (11) B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Scott

to win a modest Newcastle handicap before finishing creditable third at Ayr. That form has been given a boost (stablemate in fourth has won since), and she needs considering.

6Mar Ayr 16f HcpH soft 3/7 Platin Moon (FR) 21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Sattam Dec25 Kel 18f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Speiriuil (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM 320F04 D

step back in the right direction for the fitting of cheekpieces when fourth of 8 at Kelso last time and cannot be discounted if headgear has the same effect.

2Apr Kel 20f HcpH good 4/8 Take A Hike (IRE) Dec25 Kel 18f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Speiriuil (IRE) Nov25 Mus 19f HcpH gd-sf F/7 Kientzheim (FR)

6 MY MY MY DELILAH (GB) (25) B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE)

51/2l 1l 15l

9 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t fully fired this season, though took a

J Patrick Wadge E Cheek Pieces T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw O Mr A. M. Thomson B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott S Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

51/2l 31l -

TFRHHIII BHA87 FORM 6534U0

6 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who showed

E Tongue Strap an aptitude for hurdling in maidens, though no impact

7 OUT ON HER OWN (GB) (9) B m Order of St George (IRE) - Presentabeau J Peter Kavanagh T Dianne Sayer, Penrith O Mr G. Critchley B Mrs S. Horne S Tote

nk 36l 34l

6 11-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o went the wrong way in

B m Mount Nelson - Irish Lass (IRE)

J Sean Quinlan T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk O Mr S. Coltherd B James and Jean Potter Ltd

E Equipment

in handicaps, finishing well held in a first-time tongue strap at Sedgefield last time.

19Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 9/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf U/7 She’s Notjoeking 25Jan Seg 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Kazar Forez (FR)

36l 42l

TFRHHHHI BHA79 FORM 550522 BF

6 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner backed up her previous effort when well-backed second at Carlisle last time and she’s entitled to be in the mix again.

4Apr Car 8Mar Car Nov25 Seg

12

19f HcpH good 2/8 Different Drum 17f HcpH soft 2/9 Queen Roslyn 21f HcpH good 5/10 Devon Skies

/4l 3l 39l 3

8 SNAPAUDACIAHEROS (IRE) (41)

TFRHHIII BHA77 FORM 5-04505

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pedisnap (IRE) 6 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth J Charlie Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield O Weight, Howe & Oliver B J.P. Farrell S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest and cannot be totally dismissed off her basement mark.

3Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Big Storm Brewing 18Feb Swl 20f HcpH soft 8/11 In The Purple (IRE) 2Feb Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/10 Parish Star (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

19l 19l 20l

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Rose’s Dart (GB), 4-1 Gintime (IRE), Out On Her Own (GB), 7-1 Dee’s Getaway (IRE), She’s Notjoeking (GB), 12-1 Theirshegoes (IRE), 18-1 My My My Delilah (GB), 20-1 Snapaudaciaheros (IRE) Arriving on the back of a creditable fifth in better company, GINTIME gets the vote. Out On Her Own is knocking on the door and should go close again, with last-time-out winner

PLAY SMARTER Rose’s Dart very much respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GINTIME (IRE) 2.OUT ON HER OWN 3.ROSE’S DART

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 4 3.30 About three miles (3m 41yds) THE MICK WALSH OPEN DITCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 131 runners, 19%) runs REDEEMING LOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (8 wins from 9 runners, 89%) runs JAMESIECONN Weightwatcher: DR SHIROCCO won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 5lb to 82.

Longest Traveller: STREAMSFORTH LAD trained by G Hanmer, Tattenhall, 184 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

S Sponsor

1 JAMESIECONN (IRE) (9)

E Equipment

TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 3-24111 D

B g Shirocco (GER) - Grandy Serenade (IRE) 7 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving 7-y-o gelding that completed a hat-trick of J Danny McMenamin E Tongue Strap T Nicky Richards, Greystoke O D&D Armstrong Ltd B George Lane S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition), North Sea Logistics

2 I SEE THE SEA (IRE) (13) Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Joleen (IRE)

J Ryan Mania T Christopher Kellett, Lathom O MPH Racing B James Robinson S Mph Building Systems Limited

handicap chase wins at Carlisle (by 2 lengths from Tory Hill, jumping accurately) earlier this month. Up another 5lb and return to a left-handed track isn’t ideal given his tendency to jump right, but no others arrive in such rich form.

4Apr Car 24f HcpC good 1/7 13Mar Don 26f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 3Mar Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/8

TFRHHIII BHA97 FORM 102P30

E Blinkers account for present yard at Catterick in November. Excellent second at

same course in January but form has dipped since, adding to what has developed into a patchy record when well held at Bangor last month.

31Mar Bgr 24f HcpC good 7/10 Three Zambezi’s (IRE) 13Mar Don 26f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 Jamesieconn (IRE) 10Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/11 Le Grand Vert (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA97 FORM 33UUF2

of 10 to Three Zambezi’s in handicap at Bangor last month. Repeat of that effort puts him firmly in the mix, but he’s 0-18 now and it remains to be seen how well this stiff track will suit.

31Mar Bgr 9Mar Str 18Feb Swl

4 REDEEMING LOVE (IRE) (20)

B g Gamut (IRE) - Bawnmore Lass (IRE)

Bl g Cokoriko (FR) - Or Light (FR)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE) J Conor O’Farrell T Sandy Forster, Kelso O IIFTF B J. P. King & P. Turley

showed improved form stepped up in trip on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (conditionals event, 5 lengths third of 7 to Raby Mere) last time. Still has more to offer and yard boasts a decent record with chasing debutants. Interesting.

24Mar Swl 17Feb Mkt 16Jan Mkt

24f HcpH good 3/7 Raby Mere (FR) 16f Hdl soft 7/9 Khrisma (FR) 18f Hdl gd-sf 6/8 Hold The Serve (IRE)

5l 34l 13l

TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM P2430P

8 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Won over hurdles in Ireland a couple of years back and responded well to the addition of cheekpieces when runner-up in handicap chase here in November. However, he’s been well below that form since and cracked a long way out at this track last month. Wears first-time blinkers/tongue strap.

25Mar Hex Dec25 Cat Dec25 Hex

24f HcpC soft P/10 Scottish King (IRE) 25f HcpC good 10/14 Valence d’Aumont (FR) 20f HcpC heavy 3/8 Heeztheboy (IRE)

42l 24l

TFRHHIII BHA87 FORM 2/4000P-

7 11-1 TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 3 starts in Irish points, but

J Charlotte Jones E Cheek Pieces T James Moffatt, Cartmel O Jones/Naylor And Jl Syndicate B Patrice Vagne & Valerie Vagne S Tote

7 DR SHIROCCO (IRE) (24)

3l -

TFRHHHHH BHA96 FORM 30-6603

J William Maggs (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap T Sam England, Guiseley O Mr Jonathan Poulter B Mr E. Mulryan S Money Claim Collections Group Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

6 JET LIGHT (FR) (355)

24f HcpC good 2/10 Three Zambezi’s (IRE) 22f HcpC soft F/6 As Legends Have It 24f HcpC soft U/7 Bank On Frank

6 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £78,000 after finishing third in an Irish point and

J Jamie Hamilton E Tongue Strap T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O R & W, The 8 Amigos, Burns, Austerfield B Mr T. Walford & T. C. Dawson

5 KING OF CONG (IRE) (19)

36l 51/2l -

8 11-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed return to form when 3 lengths second

J Alan Doyle (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall O Mr T. G. Kelly B The Beeches Stud Ltd S TGK Construction Co. Ltd

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Fentara

2l hd nk

7 11-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second success over fences when opening

3 STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (13) B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

Tory Hill (IRE) Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR) Passing Pleasure

went with very little promise over hurdles, including upped in trip on handicap debut last time. Needs to improve markedly for the switch to chasing. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Apr25 Per Feb25 Ayr Jan25 Ayr

23f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Billable Grant (IRE) 20f Hdl soft 7/12 Jeune Prince (FR) 20f Hdl soft 7/11 Al Kalila (IRE)

60l 28l

TFRHHHII BHA82 FORM 335044 CD

11 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner, who posted respectable

efforts when twice in frame here earlier this season. That’s as good as it’s got this season, though, and he has hardly shaped like a winner in waiting tackling hurdles on his last 2 starts.

20Mar Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Big Storm Brewing Dec25 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Reflection of You Nov25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/11 Eveque (FR)

14

5l 101/4l 33l

8 GIBBERWELL (IRE) (19)

TFRHHIII BHA80 FORM 5-F5PPP CD

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) 10 10-8 TIMEFORM VIEW Very hard to catch right and having scored J Theo Gillard E Blinkers T Jake Coulson, Heaton O All Or Nothing Racing Club B Parkville Stud S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

over 3m at this course last season, he’s typically been more miss than hit since, again racing indolently when pulling up for the third consecutive start back here last time.

25Mar Hex 3Feb Car Dec25 Utt

9 RIGHTBACKATYOU (IRE) (19) J Derek Fox T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk O A Miller S Coltherd B M. Ryan

TFRHHHII BHA79 FORM 600FP2

debut when 31 lengths second of 2 finishers to Scottish King in 10-runner novice handicap at this course in March. That still leaves him with plenty to find with some of these, however.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft 2/10 Scottish King (IRE) 10Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/11 Le Grand Vert (FR) 27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy F/10 Parish Star (IRE)

10 EVEQUE (FR) (30)

TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM 0-15P0P CD

J Peter Kavanagh T Jane Walton, Otterburn O Mrs J. M. Walton B Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille S Dunns Houses

when springing a surprise at this course in November. Hasn’t been near that level in 4 starts since and finds himself back on the same mark as a result, but requires a big leap of faith.

14Mar Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Goodoldbill 25Jan Seg 26f HcpC gd-sf 9/11 Slaney Opera (IRE) 2Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/14 Cowboy Cooper (IRE)

11 JOIE MORE (IRE) (41)

8 10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Plugged on to fill the frame twice over

E Tongue Strap fences to end 2025 but he’s still a maiden and his latest effort

Ch g Reliable Man - Democratie (FR)

at Newcastle hardly suggested he’s ready to break his duck.

Has had a breathing operation.

3Mar 3Feb 2Jan

13 BLUE INDIGO (GB) (19)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE)

38l 93/4l -

TFRHHHII BHA78 FORM 20-000P

2024 and, having had a breathing operation, shaped much better than being pulled up suggests in novice handicap won by Scottish King at this course on chasing bow (still second 3 out). He’s entitled to improve on that but has stamina to prove.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft P/10 Scottish King (IRE) 15Jan Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 15/16 Cher Monsieur (FR) Nov25 Car 19f Hdl soft 9/12 The Burren Man

81l 42l

TFRHHHII BHA77 FORM 6P035F

6 10-5 TIMEFORM VIEW In frame twice over hurdles and close second when falling

J Edward Austin (5) E Cheek Pieces T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh O Mrs H. O. Graham B Mrs H. O. Graham

14 LEWA HOUSE (GB) (19)

Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Jamesieconn (IRE) Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 Orkney Blue Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/14 Cowboy Cooper (IRE)

7 10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on third start between the flags back in May

J Charlie Maggs (3) T Andrew Wilson, Orton O Clouds of Orton B Elevage Des Loges & Didier Delavigne

J Bruce Lynn T Catch Bissett, Leslie O Bissett Racing B Mrs D. A. Whitaker S Tote

61l -

TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM P43P56

12 RELIANCE KID (FR) (19)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time

31l -

12 10-6 TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who capitalised on a reduced mark

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)

J Sean Quinlan T Jackie Stephen, Melrose O Mrs Jackie Stephen B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd S Carden Livestock Co

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8 10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler, who shaped better than on chasing

B g Kingston Hill - Shandora (IRE)

B g Getaway (GER) - Joie de Cotte (FR)

31f HcpC soft P/11 Planned Paradise (IRE) 24f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Orkney Blue 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Express Surprise (IRE)

heavily 3 out in novice handicap won by Scottish King at this course on chasing debut, That hadn’t been his first mistake, however, and he’ll need to have brushed up his jumping if he’s to pose a threat here. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft F/10 Scottish King (IRE) 7Mar Ayr 24f HcpH soft 5/6 Ck O’Mara (IRE) 27Jan Nwc 23f HcpH heavy 3/9 Parish Quiz (IRE)

30l 41/2l

TFRHHIII BHA74 FORM 2-5606P C

10 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Poor handicap hurdler/chaser that has been

E Visor, Tongue Strap out of sorts since his return in November. Wears first-time visor

15 MUROOR (GB) (90) Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA)

and tongue strap.

25Mar Hex 10Feb Ayr 2Jan Ayr

Ch g Poet’s Voice - Miss Anneliese (IRE) J Nathan Moscrop T R. Mike Smith, Galston O Blue Circle Racing B W. M. Johnstone S Dalcon Civil Engineering Ltd

P/10 Scottish King (IRE) 6/9 The Coffey Boy (IRE) 13/19 So Many Roads

50l 56l

TFRHIIII BHA67 FORM 526005

13 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort this season when nailed close

J James Best E Cheek Pieces T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland O Mrs E. Quinlan B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

16 EUCHAN FALLS (IRE) (13)

24f HcpC soft 20f HcpH soft 20f HcpH soft

home at this course last May but not in the same form since and this veteran hasn’t won a race since November 2020.

Races from 7lb out of the handicap.

13Jan Ayr Nov25 Ayr Jun25 Hex

24f HcpC heavy 5/7 Big Zouk (IRE) 24f HcpC soft 10/12 Azof des Mottes (FR) 24f HcpC gd-sf 10/12 Ballydangan (IRE)

45l 25l 22l

TFRHIIII BHA64 FORM PPPP40

9 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner back in 2023 but he’s a long-standing maiden in this sphere and looks up against it once more from well out of the handicap.

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Ceolwulf 6Mar Ayr 24f HcpC soft 4/6 Nights In Venice 13Jan Ayr 24f HcpC heavy P/7 Big Zouk (IRE)

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16l 33l -

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DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2025: KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) 9 10 6 Henry Brooke 17-2 (Martin Todhunter) 14 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note: I SEE THE SEA: Following its run on 31/3/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jamesieconn (IRE), 9-2 Redeeming Love (IRE), 8-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 10-1 Blue Indigo (GB), 16-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 20-1 King of Cong (IRE), 22-1 Joie More (IRE), 25-1 Reliance Kid (FR), 28-1 Gibberwell (IRE), Rightbackatyou (IRE), 33-1 I See The Sea (IRE), Jet Light (FR), 50-1 Eveque (FR), Lewa House (GB), 150-1 Muroor (GB), 200-1 Euchan Falls (IRE) REDEEMING LOVE is taken to build on last month’s improved handicap hurdle effort now sent chasing, with 4-timer seeker Jamesieconn the chief threat and Blue Indigo a contender

PLAY SMARTER if jumping with greater fluency.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REDEEMING LOVE (IRE) 2.JAMESIECONN (IRE) 3.BLUE INDIGO

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 5 4.00 Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 28yds) THE HAPPY RETIREMENT MAURICE & ANNE BARNES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3675, 2nd £1837, 3rd £919, 4th £460, 5th £229.

(Penalty Value £4805.71)

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 131 runners, 19%) runs ROCK DJ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs P Kirby (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs ASA Longest Traveller: WOODVIEW LAD trained by G Hanmer, Tattenhall, 184 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

S Sponsor

1 ROCK DJ (IRE) (23)

E Equipment

TFRHHHHI BHA104 FORM 260545

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Far Rock (IRE) 6 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden backed up his J Jamie Hamilton T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O Ursa Major Ltd, DJ Goodman & Partner B Rockvale Stud S Adra Projects Ltd

2 BALKING (FR) (49)

Ch g Balko (FR) - Anaqueen (FR)

J Ryan Mania T Dianne Sayer, Penrith O Mr G. Critchley B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy S Tote

3 DIVILABOTHER (IRE) (123) Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Rockabout (IRE)

J Robert Dunne T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle O Mr R. Nichol B Mr J. Connolly S AKV Group Ltd

4 ASA (FR) (25)

Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR)

creditable handicap debut when fifth of 14 in a better race at Kelso last time. Ought to do better down in grade, for all he probably wants further.

21Mar Kel 29Jan Ayr Nov25 Wet

TFRHHHHH BHA104 FORM P/0502-0

handicap bow at Wetherby last season and having shown more than the bare result suggests on reappearance at Ayr in late-February, he could be worth another chance.

23Feb Ayr Jan25 Wet Dec24 Hay

J Benjamin Macey (5) T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall O Mr T. G. Kelly B The Beeches Stud Ltd S TGK Construction Co. Ltd

J Conor O’Farrell T Micky Hammond, Middleham O The Cheltenham Trail B Edwin Carlisle S Micky Hammond Racing

24l 13/4l 32l

and while he benefitted from a return to less testing conditions when fourth at Newcastle in December, it’s a slight niggle that he’s been off for another 4 months since.

Dec25 Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Baratablet (IRE) 14l Oct25 Hex 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Knomorediamonds (FR) 57l Sep25 Kel 20f HcpH good 2/8 The Navigator 41/4l

TFRHHHII BHA101 FORM 006313

7 11-11 TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in testing ground on latest hurdle start at Wetherby. Didn’t travel with her usual verve over fences at Sedgefield (26f) last time and while all her wins have come over further, she does at least benefit from a drop in grade on return to hurdles.

19Mar Seg 9Feb Cat 30Jan Cat

26f HcpC good 3/3 Ballin Bay (IRE) 25f HcpC soft 1/4 West Lawn 25f HcpH soft Y/8 Born In The West (IRE)

5l 2l -

TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 236550

5 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the frame in a point/bumper and while

there was no immediate improvement on first start in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle in late-February, he could fare better over further in a more realistic grade.

21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 The Gray Ghost (IRE) 3Feb Car 17f Hdl gd-sf 5/12 It’s Top (FR) Dec25 Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 They Want Me (IRE)

12l 5l 29l

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 3-0400

5 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in a pair of handicaps for new yard.

31Mar Bgr 9Mar Str Sep25 Utt

7 GETAWAY MASTER (IRE) (19) B g Getaway (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE)

8/11 Eloi du Puy (FR) 2/16 Aire Spray (IRE) 9/10 Ski Lodge (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 221224 CD

J Danny McMenamin E Tongue Strap T Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne O Mr Ian Hamilton B Legends Stud S Hamilton

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

20f HcpH soft 19f HcpH soft 24f Hdl soft

8 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Won over C&D on first start for current yard

5 PARTY IN THE PARK (IRE) (51)

6 WOODVIEW LAD (IRE) (13)

10l 7l 4l

8 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when runner-up on

J Joe Williamson E Cheek Pieces T Philip Kirby, Richmond O The Yorkshire Puddings B Mr Gildas Blain S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Liss Aris (IRE)

20f HcpH gd-sf 5/14 Speiriuil (IRE) 20f HcpH soft 4/11 Diamond Geezer (IRE) 19f Hdl soft 5/7 Get On George (IRE)

23f HcpH good 8/8 Coumeenoole (IRE) 16f HcpH soft 9/11 Let It Rain 19f Hdl good 4/10 Percy Shelley

55l 59l 43l

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 0120P6

9 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Showed enough to suggest he was back in E Hood form when sixth of 14 in a C&D handicap last time, though

again faced with a less-than-ideal pace scenario.

25Mar Hex 20f HcpH soft 13Feb Chp 19f HcpH soft Dec25 Wet 24f HcpH soft

18

6/14 Gardener (FR) P/11 Inion Tiogair (IRE) 7/16 Kalo Athena (IRE)

63/4l 20l

8 STYLISH RECRUIT (IRE) (22) B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM 3P5PP0 C

8 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Continued out of sorts when well beaten

J Patrick Wadge E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw O Mrs Fiona Telfer B J. F. Mernagh S Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

9 EIRE STREET (IRE) (17)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Xian (IRE) J Sean Quinlan T Jackie Stephen, Melrose O Northern Lights Racing B M. Kavanagh S Carden Livestock Co

10 DO YE WANNA (IRE) (19) Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Raphuca (IRE)

J Edward Austin (5) T George Bewley, Colby O Montgomerie and Holland B Pat Moore S Lloyd Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

at Carlisle last time, though not totally discounted given his best form has come at this track.

22Mar Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 National Question (IRE) 15Jan Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Always A Reason (IRE) Nov25 Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf P/8 O’Faolains Glory (IRE)

17l -

TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM PP5PP0 D

9 10-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Typically spent most of the race of the bridle

E Visor when well held at Wetherby latest and while the fitting of

a visor looks the obvious move, it’s hard to be confident of a full-scale revival.

27Mar Wet 24f HcpH good 8/15 Yummy (IRE) 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Holly Bird (IRE) 27Jan Nwc 23f HcpH heavy P/9 Parish Quiz (IRE)

32l -

TFRHHIII BHA77 FORM P00-P30

8 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o could only run to a

similar level as on handicap debut when mid-field in a C&D handicap last time and probably needs more respite from the handicapper.

25Mar Hex 16Feb Car May25 Hex

20f HcpH soft 7/14 Gardener (FR) 19f HcpH soft 3/9 Scairp Dubh 23f Hdl good P/8 Pike Road

12l 63/4l -

2025: BLAKEY BOY (IRE) 5 11 3 Craig Nichol 33-1 (Ewan Whillans) 12 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Party In The Park (IRE), 11-2 Rock Dj (IRE), Asa (FR), 13-2 Getaway Master (IRE), 8-1 Divilabother (IRE), 10-1 Stylish Recruit (IRE), 12-1 Balking (FR), 16-1 Do Ye Wanna (IRE), 25-1 Eire Street (IRE), 50-1 Woodview Lad (IRE) A tight handicap made even trickier by the apparent lack of pace, and it could be worth chancing BALKING, who’s entitled to come on plenty for his reappearance at Ayr. PLAY SMARTER Low-mileage pair Party In The Park and Rock DJ may make more impact with their sights lowered.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALKING (FR) 2.PARTY IN THE PARK (IRE) 3.ROCK DJ (IRE)

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 6 4.30 Two miles about four furlongs (2m 4f 28yds) THE HAPPY RETIREMENT MAURICE & ANNE BARNES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9100 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3675, 2nd £1837, 3rd £919, 4th £460, 5th £229.

(Penalty Value £4805.71)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Bewley (16 wins from 165 runners, 10%) runs WISE MOVE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs P Kirby (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs BE THE DIFFERENCE Longest Traveller: HIGHBURY HILL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 362 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

S Sponsor

1 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (62) B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE)

E Equipment

TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 11163P

10 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Completed the hat-trick in decisive fashion

J Joe Williamson T Philip Kirby, Richmond O Be The Difference Partnership B F. Mc Mahon S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

at Sedgefield in December but he ran no sort of a race at Ayr recently and he’s hard to recommend on the back of that display.

10Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 23Jan Don 24f HcpH soft Dec25 Wet 21f HcpH soft

2 KOOL RAOUL (FR) (24)

P/9 Better Be Definite 3/7 Mask of Zorro (IRE) 18l 6/7 Daylatedollarshort (IRE) 101/2l

TFRHHIII BHA104 FORM 223500

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Douma Desbois (FR) 6 12-0 TIMEFORM VIEW Matched the fair form he showed in J Gregor Walkingshaw (10) E Cheek Pieces T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O The County Set B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne S Rollstud Ltd

3 GARDENER (FR) (19)

B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR)

bumpers when placing first 3 starts over hurdles. Hasn’t improved for the switch to handicaps, though, first-time cheekpieces need to have a positive impact.

20Mar Mus 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Sanilam (IRE) 15l 29Jan Ayr 20f HcpH soft 7/11 Diamond Geezer (IRE) 12l 1Jan Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 Snowrocco (IRE) 91/4l

TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM U03331 CD

10 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed positive start he’s made for current

J Charlie Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap T Mike Sowersby, Malton O Mrs J M Plummer & Mr M E Sowersby B Mme Frederique Hayers et al S Mike Sowersby Racing

connections and capitalised on reduced mark when winning 14-runner event over C&D last time by neck from Another High Five. Was well positioned that day but 4lb rise isn’t excessive and another good effort looks on the cards.

25Mar Hex 24Feb Cat 9Feb Cat

4 HIGHBURY HILL (GB) (45)

20f HcpH soft 1/14 Another High Five (IRE) nk 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 Geromino (FR) 14l 19f HcpH soft 3/8 Bathgate 101/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 5-23015

B m Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE) 5 11-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account in a 19.5f Chepstow J Murray Dodd (7) T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton O Surefire Racing B Mr W. Kinsey S Burlybed, Junction 24 Ltd

handicap in November but disappointed when stepped up in trip at Doncaster last time; stamina was not the issue there, and this drop back in distance on a stiff track could prove ideal. Player.

27Feb Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Swift Jet (IRE) 27Jan Chp 19f HcpH soft 1/10 Out of Focus (IRE) Dec25 Utt 19f HcpH soft 7/9 Analiese

5 TANTIVY VAVOOM (IRE) (41)

87l 1l 51l

TFRHHHHH BHA97 FORM 1-P064

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Sally Sparrow (IRE) 6 11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on first of 2 starts in Irish points and J Theo Gillard T Ruth Jefferson, Malton O Stargazer Racing B Knocktartan House Stud S Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

has shown signs of more ability on last 2 starts over hurdles. Will be suited by the stamina test that this track often provides and looks the type to take a step forward now handicapping.

3Mar Nwc 20f Hdl 15Jan Nwc 20f Hdl Nov25 Seg 19f Hdl

6 OUR LAURA B (IRE) (19)

gd-sf 4/12 Sanilam (IRE) gd-sf 6/16 Lewisham Grove (IRE) soft 7/9 La Zoubida (FR)

20l 20l 42l

TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM 4-PP3P5 D

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE) 8 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since May 2023 but put up a far J Richie McLernon T Ben Haslam, Middleham O Racing Knights B The Beeches Stud Ltd S Metcalf Auto’s Ltd

7 WISE MOVE (IRE) (19)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Offside Rule (IRE) J Jonathon Bewley T George Bewley, Colby O Annett, Tunstall and Graham B Miss Eleanor Broderick S Lloyd Ltd

more encouraging effort when 4 lengths fifth of 14 to Gardener at this course last time. Well treated if able to build on that effort, but just as likely to run poorly given overall profile.

25Mar Hex 20f HcpH soft 5/14 Gardener (FR) 4l 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Holly Bird (IRE) 27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 3/7 Twistthenightaway (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA92 FORM 45254P

8 11-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer who would have a good

E Hood chance based on of his 3/4-length second of 10 to Brookside La in a

novice handicap at Wetherby in December. Hasn’t been in the same form since and was the first beaten in a maiden over C&D last time.

25Mar Hex 10Feb Ayr 30Jan Cat

20

20f Hdl soft 24f HcpH soft 19f HcpH soft

P/13 Maiori (FR) 4/9 Better Be Definite 5/7 Devon Skies

16l 101/4l

8 ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (23)

B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM 131126 D

10 10-13 TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who likes to dominate on testing

J Benjamin Macey (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall O The Ed-Chester Partnership B Patrick Doyle S Tote

9 MY BOY CHRISTY (IRE) (25) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alderimli (IRE)

ground and gained a third success of the season in a 6-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen in February, but he struggled away from the mud last time and may not get things his own way up front here.

21Mar Bgr 6Mar Lei 17Feb Mkt

19f HcpH good 6/10 Joeybottles (IRE) 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Begin The Luck (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 1/6 Windsurfer

24l 4l 11/4l

TFRHHIII BHA83 FORM 00-4050

6 10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in maiden or handicap hurdles

J Peter Kavanagh E Cheek Pieces and faces an uphill task to be competitive here. Cheekpieces back on.

T Ewan Whillans, Hawick O Richie Kenneally and John Lambe 19Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 7/8 Klitschko 64l B Oldcourt Stud 25l 19Feb Seg 19f HcpH soft 5/12 Thank You Blue 63l Nov25 Pun 20f HcpH heavy 20 It’s Never Simple (IRE)

10 BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (9) B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello

TFRHIIII BHA71 FORM F54P54 C

9 10-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Temperamental sort who won at Hexham in

J James Best E Blinkers T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland O Mr D Mullen & Exors Of Mr G Barker B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg S Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

May but has largely been let down by his attitude since and can’t be considered a reliable betting proposition. Blinkers back on and races from 7lb out of the handicap.

4Apr Car 19f HcpH good 4/9 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE) 20Mar Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Big Storm Brewing 21Jan Cat 19f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Marty McFly (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

81/4l 24l -

2025:(See Div 1)

Stewards Note: BE THE DIFFERENCE: Following its run on 10/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

HIGHBURY HILL: Following its run on 27/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tantivy Vavoom (IRE), 4-1 Gardener (FR), 6-1 Highbury Hill (GB), 8-1 Wise Move (IRE), 10-1 Our Laura B (IRE), Eric Carmen (IRE), 11-1 Kool Raoul (FR), 14-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 40-1 My Boy Christy (IRE), 100-1 Blended Stealth (GB) TANTIVY VAVOOM looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and is fancied

PLAY SMARTER to open her account. Recent winners Highbury Hill and Gardener head the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TANTIVY VAVOOM (IRE) 2.HIGHBURY HILL 3.GARDENER (FR)

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 7 5.00 About three miles (3m 41yds) THE POINTING POINTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5500 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2454, 2nd £1227, 3rd £613, 4th £307.

(Penalty Value £2823.15)

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (28 wins from 177 runners, 16%) runs WHATDEAWANT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K Morgan (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs POTTERS PARTY Longest Traveller: NASSALAM trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 232 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

H Hunt

S Sponsor

1 BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE) (40)

E Equipment

TFRHHHII BHA115 FORM P63-211 D

9 12-2 TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner having left Gary Rutherford and

B g Yeats (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE)

J Miss Lucy Brown (7) T Miss Lucy Brown, Hawick O Mrs H. O. Graham H Jedforest

showed the vast majority of his old ability is intact in making a winning hunter debut at Catterick (25f) last month, accelerating clear from Lunar Contact. This is tougher but he can’t be dismissed.

4Mar Cat 25f Ch good 1/7 Lunar Contact (IRE) Jan25 Mus 23f HcpH soft 3/8 Top Man Tom (IRE) Nov24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Cardamon Hill (IRE)

2 DRESSEDTOIMPRESS (IRE) (702)

15l 17l 24l

TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 42/P/4/1- CD

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Anna’s Slipper (IRE) 10 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame all 3 completed runs in points

J Mr Nick Orpwood (3) E Tongue Strap and made a winning start under Rules in C&D hunter in May 2024. Not seen since.

T Miss Joanne Murphy, Grange-Over-Sands O Mr James Latham H Tynedale May24 Hex 24f Ch good 1/8 Toucan Sam 21/4l

3 EX S’ELANCE (FR) (46)

TFRHIIII BHA67 FORM 0P-63PP C D

12 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Little recent form under Rules.

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR)

J Mr Ben Smoult (7) E Cheek Pieces T Victor Thompson, Alnwick O Mr V. Thompson 26Feb Wet 24f HcpC soft P/8 Bo Cruz (IRE) H Percy 10Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/11 Le Grand Vert (FR) Feb25 Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Minella Youngy (IRE)

4 LUNAR CONTACT (IRE) (40) B g Sea Moon - Bobaway (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM 2-24162 D

8 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner fit from that sphere when

J Miss Rebekah Duffy (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces T Susan Corbett, Otterburn O Mrs Susan Corbett H Border S Finnies Heavy Haulage

5 NASSALAM (FR) (72)

-

chasing home Brandy McQueen at Catterick 6 weeks ago.

Second in this race last year and probably looking at a place again.

4Mar Cat Apr25 Hex Jan25 War

25f Ch good 2/7 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 24f Ch good 2/7 Cullin Hills 25f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Always Busy (IRE)

15l 9l -

TFRHHHHI BHA140 FORM 0/PP-PPP D

Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER)

J Miss Gina Andrews T Tom Ellis, Rugby O John and Yvonne Stone H Bicester with Whaddon Chase

6 POTTERS PARTY (IRE) (9) B g Mahler - Rosies Rocket (IRE)

9 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser at his peak (wide-margin winner of

the 2023 Welsh Grand National). Patently the class act if running to anywhere near his best now tackling a hunter for new trainer, but fair bit to prove having been pulled up on his last 5 outings.

31Jan San Nov25 Chl Oct25 Chl

24f HcpC soft P/6 Pic Roc (IRE) 27f HcpC soft P/10 Marble Sands (FR) 25f HcpC good P/18 Three Card Brag (IRE)

-

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 2P-0423

9 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de

J Miss Ellie Callwood (7) E Visor, Tongue Strap Bromhead. Runner-up on second of 3 starts in points, third of 4 finishers last time (Apr 4). Bit to find on hunter chase debut.

T Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds O Mr Julian Taylor May25 Wex 24f HcpH good 7 Our Soldier (IRE) 35l H Belvoir 21f HcpC soft P Read To Return (IRE) Apr25 Fai That’s About Right (IRE) 6l Jan25 Thu 21f HcpC good 2

7 WHATDEAWANT (IRE) (36)

TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM 3-11131 D

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Hidden Reserve (IRE) 10 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Third in the Ballymore at the 2022 J Miss Lisa O’Connor (7) T Lucinda Russell, Kinross O Miss Lucinda V. Russell H Fife Bloodhounds S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

E Cheek Pieces Cheltenham Festival at his peak. Has thrived in points since last

seen under Rules, winning 5 of 7 starts, all under this rider who has first mount under Rules here. Respected.

Dec24 Wet Dec24 Hay May24 Hex

24

24f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 Grand Albert (IRE) 21f HcpC soft 5/7 White Rhino (IRE) 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Playful Saint (FR)

43l 35l 14l

8 SETTLE DOWN JILL (IRE) (36) B m Affinisea (IRE) - Azaila

J Mr Henry Crow (3) T Norman Sanderson, Sanquhar O Mr Norman Sanderson H Lanark & Renfrew

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM 532P52 D

6 11-5 TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner for Dan Skelton

in October. Better effort in hunters when second at Carlisle 5 weeks ago, making too many errors to trouble the winner.

This is tougher on first go over 3m.

8Mar Car 14Feb Hay Dec25 Fkn

20f Ch gd-sf 2/6 Bellaney Lord (IRE) 51/2l 22f Ch gd-sf 5/6 Unexpected Party (FR) 45l 21f HcpC soft P/5 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR) -

2025: CULLIN HILLS 8 11 5 Mr William Easterby 6-5 (W J Milburn) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Nassalam (FR), 5-2 Whatdeawant (IRE), 5-1 Brandy McQueen (IRE), 14-1 Potters Party (IRE), 20-1 Lunar Contact (IRE), 33-1 Dressedtoimpress (IRE), Settle Down Jill (IRE), 300-1 Ex S’Elance (FR) WHATDEAWANT has thrived in points and might be the way to go over former Welsh National winner Nassalam who has a fair bit to prove. Brandy McQueen won well from

PLAY SMARTER Lunar Contact at Catterick and could be involved.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHATDEAWANT (IRE) 2.NASSALAM (FR) 3.BRANDY MCQUEEN (IRE)

RESULT 1 ..................................

2 ..................................

3 ..................................

4 .................................

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RACE 8 5.35 About two miles (2m 48yds) THE carpetgallop.co.uk PRO FIBRE SURFACE SETTING STANDARDS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £6500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339.

(Penalty Value £3539.90)

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 131 runners, 19%) runs CRICKET HILL DENIS & MOORHEAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs P Kirby (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs DAN’S ALLSTAR Longest Travellers: BLUE SKIES AHEAD trained by D Killahena & G Mcpherson, Stow-On-The-Wold, 281 miles.

J Jockey

T Trainer

O Owner

B Breeder

1 AR AIS ARIS (IRE) (142)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Palm Sur (IRE)

S Sponsor

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

5 11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fair

J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Brahms & Liszt B Dane’s Well S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

hurdler Burru. Dam (b93), dual bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2 1/2m-2 3/4m winner) Smitty Bacall. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Nov 2025) and very much one to note now switching to Rules.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

2 CAPTAIN BARBOSSA (GB) (-) B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Sea My Angel (FR)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

5 11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Born To Sea gelding. Half-brother to bumper

J Patrick Wadge T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw O Mrs A. M. Thomson B Mr Andrew Spalding S Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

winner Cut The Rope, stays 2 3/4m. Dam ran twice on Flat.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

3 CRICKET HILL DENIS (IRE) (17) Ch g Hillstar - What An Flyer (IRE)

J Danny McMenamin T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O Mr J. Sheard B Ms Sandra Goldsmith S Jeremy Sheard

4 DAN’S ALLSTAR (IRE) (78) Br g Malinas (GER) - Be My Allstar (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 04

5 11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in Wetherby bumpers last

month when 8 lengths fourth in 5-runner event, though that became a dash. He looks one for the longer term.

27Mar Wet 17Mar Wet

16f NHF good 4/5 Matador St Georges (FR) 8l 16f NHF gd-sf 7/9 Minella Premier (IRE) 40l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM F43

5 11-3 TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 Malinas brother to poor hurdler

J Joe Williamson T Philip Kirby, Richmond O The Dan’s Allstar Partnership B Dan Rohan S Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing, Lynas Engineers Limited

Somebody’s Fortune (3 1/4m winner). Dam poor maiden over hurdles/fences. Made frame both completed starts in Irish points, third last time (Jan 25).

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1-5 D

5 BLUE SKIES AHEAD (GB) (30) B m Blue Bresil (FR) - One Gulp

E Equipment

6 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to numerous winners,

J Nick Slatter (3) E Tongue Strap T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson B R. J. McAlpine S Pragnell

including useful hurdler/chaser One For The Team and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Two Swallows. Won sole start in point bumpers and having had a breathing operation (also tongue tied), showed a bit in Uttoxeter bumper (8/1) last month.

14Mar Utt

6 GAELIC HEATHER (IRE) (379)

15f NHF soft

5/12 Sassipants

21l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 2-

Gr m Order of St George (IRE) - Accardi (IRE) 5 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George mare from the family of J Jack Andrews T Tom Ellis, Rugby O O Williams B David Russell

7 WESTERN GAMES (IRE) (-) Br m Westerner - Oscar’s Prospect (IRE)

J Sean Quinlan T Tim Easterby, Malton O Habton Racing B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary S Easthorpe Hall Stud

smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3 1/4m) Cooldine.

Sales price rose to £50,000 last year after finishing runner-up in an Irish point. Joined a respected yard.

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5 10-10 TIMEFORM VIEW Westerner mare. Dam (h100), maiden hurdler (stayed 3m), closely related to fairly useful hurdler/ useful chaser (stayed 3m) The Cockney Mackem.

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8 MOORHEAD (GB) (43)

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4 10-9 TIMEFORM VIEW £24,000 4-y-o, Arrigo gelding. Dam unraced

B g Arrigo (GER) - Scotland Act (FR)

J Jamie Hamilton T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O New Vision Bloodstock and Paul Drury B Yorton Farm Stud

9 SEE ME SOON (GB) (-)

B g Nathaniel thaniel (IRE) - Whoops A Daisy

half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Without Limites out of 15f-17f French hurdle winner Sans Limites.

Runner-up sole start in points (Mar 1).

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J Non Runner T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr G. Snell and Miss E. Snell B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston S Unibet

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DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: JAPETUS 4 11 2 Danny McMenamin 7-4 (Nicky Richards) 8 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Ar Ais Aris (IRE), Gaelic Heather (IRE), 3-1 Western Games (IRE), 7-2 Captain Barbossa (GB), Moorhead (GB), 8-1 Cricket Hill Denis (IRE), Blue Skies Ahead (GB), 12-1 Dan’s Allstar (IRE) Point-to-point second AR AIS ARIS fetched 60,000 pounds at the sales in November and appears to have all the credentials required to make a winning Rules bow. Gaelic Heather also arrives having filled the runner-up spot between the flags when last seen and must be PLAY SMARTER respected, along with Blue Skies Ahead, who could step forward from a satisfactory Uttoxeter effort.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AR AIS ARIS (IRE) 2.GAELIC HEATHER (IRE) 3.BLUE SKIES AHEAD

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE carpetgallop.co.uk WHERE PERFORMANCE BEGINS ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries at £50. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.30 - THE ANTHONY WOODS ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING BOLT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6786 to the winning horse The second to receive £3122, the third £1561, the fourth £781 and the fifth £389. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 16 entries at £60. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5190; Second £2594; Third £1298; Fourth £649; Fifth £324. (Penalty Value £6786.08) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.00 - THE HORSLYX-FOR HORSE’S HEALTH & WELFARE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5756 to the winning horse The second to receive £2648, the third £1324, the fourth £662 and the fifth £330. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £50. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4403; Second £2201; Third £1101; Fourth £550; Fifth £275. (Penalty Value £5756.29) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.30 - THE MICK WALSH OPEN DITCH HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £45. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE HAPPY RETIREMENT MAURICE & ANNE BARNES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105, the fourth £553 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £45. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229. (Penalty Value £4805.71) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.30 - THE HAPPY RETIREMENT MAURICE & ANNE BARNES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105, the fourth £553 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £45. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229. (Penalty Value £4805.71) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 5.00 - THE POINTING POINTERS OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2823 to the winning horse The second to receive £1411, the third £705 and the fourth £353. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th.

Weights: 5-y-o 11st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries at £25. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.

Winner £2454; Second £1227; Third £613; Fourth £307. (Penalty Value £2823.15) HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.35 - THE carpetgallop.co.uk PRO FIBRE SURFACE SETTING STANDARDS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3539 to the winning horse The second to receive £1630, the third £815 and the fourth £408. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 16 entries at £30. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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