Hexham Racecard - Wednesday 25th March by Weatherbys

WELCOME E TO HEXHAM

THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS, TRAINERS, SPONSORS AND RACEGOERS.

We are delighted to be racing today which is now our first meeting of the year after having had to abandon what would have been our first fixture earlier this month.

Weatherbys the administrators of British Horseracing kindly agreed to sponsor, we appreciate their assistance and are pleased to host their representatives.

We are extremely grateful to the BHA for rescheduling the “BK Racing Hexham Marathon” 4mile Steeple Chase from our abandoned meeting and to BK Racing for their continued sponsorship of the race. There is a voucher in todays racecard offering an enhanced bet on the race so please take advantage of that Our thanks go to the family of Ronnie Parkes who have sponsored 5th race, also to Horslyx who sponsor the 7th race today and provide a 5kg tub of Horslyx to the trainers of every winner at each meeting.

Racing to School who organise educational trips, bringing school children to the racecourse and teaching subjects in a different environment from the classroom are present today with pupils from Samuel King’s School, Alston.

We hope Racing to School , and everyone present on course today has an enjoyable day and look forward to welcoming everyone back in future

Whilst on course should you require assistance please contact the racecourse office situated next to the turnstiles or do not hesitate to ask any member of stewarding, catering or racecourse staff who will be pleased to assist

Robert Whitelock

Racecourse Manager

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2026

EASTER HOLIDAY RACEDAY

Gates Open, 12 Noon, First Race 2.00pm, Last Race 5.00pm.

SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2026

MAY RACING EVENING

Gates Open, 3.15pm, First Race 5.15pm, Last Race 8.15pm.

NOTE, gate opening and race times may be subject to alteration, please check our website www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk nearer the date.

We strongly recommend anyone intending to come racing to purchase tickets in advance to save money and avoid disappointment.

HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS MUST BE BOOKED BY CALLING 01434 606881

DURING OFFICE HOURS

Admission tickets can be purchased online www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk.

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)

Peter Forster (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Alan Dempsey, Philippa Hardy, Sarah Russell

STARTERS

Stuart Turner

Ryan Colley

JUDGE

Nick Hargreave

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Michael Hamilton

VETERINARY OFFICERS

Arthur Kidd

Tim Davies

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Alec Dent, Joe O’Gorman, Cyril Johnstone, Michelle Maughan

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Suzy Yeend MRCVS

Sally Booth MRCVS

Steph Cook MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Viv Tut

Dr Sam Foster

Dr Lisa Sayles

COMMENTATOR

Richard Hoiles

BETTING RING MANAGER

Darren Irving

RACEDAY PRESENTER

Robert Hogarth

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Cheryl Litster Smith

SAFETY OFFICER

Michael Smith

RACECOURSE MANAGER

Robert Whitelock

CLERK OF THE COURSE

James Armstrong

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Mark Cameron

HEXHAM TEAM

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 TRAINERS ROOM

Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse. Entryto thisfacilityis restrictedtoOwnersandTrainerswho have a runnerontheday. When youregister 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.

READING YOUR RACECARD

AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY

8 PRINCEDUNDEE(IRE)(20)

B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE) 6 10-13

J Blair Campbell (5) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O JW McNeill & County Set Three

B James Wickham

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFR BHA87 FORM 656551 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer

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)

EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW:

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

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

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

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.

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

PLACING 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

LEADING TRAINER, JOCKEY & OWNER

WINNING TRAINER, JOCKEY AND OWNER WILL EACH RECEIVE A TROPHY PRESENTED BY

TRAINER

LUCINDA RUSSELL & MICHAEL SCUDAMORE

THE RACING TO SCHOOL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden 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): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 127 runners, 20%) runs COLONEL JACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): John Mcconnell (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs BOLD REFLECTION Longest Traveller: BOLD REFLECTION trained by John Mcconnell, Ireland.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 C’MONSO(IRE)(30)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Sail On (IRE) 5 11-7

J Gregor Walkingshaw (10)

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Miss Lucinda V. Russell

B James Reeves

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 COLONELJACK(GB)(69)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Zefooha (FR) 5 11-7

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mrs G. B. Walford

B Mrs G. B. Walford

3 COUNTRYMANJOE(IRE)(40)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Savage Love 6 11-7

J Peter Kavanagh

T Jane Walton, Otterburn

O Mrs J. M. Walton

B Charles Persse

S Dunns Houses

4 CUSHENDUN(GB)(18)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Golden Sparkle (IRE) 7 11-7

J Callum Bewley

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

S Ian Duncan Racing

5 EAGLE’SCAIRN(IRE)(37)

Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Stein Castle (IRE) 6 11-7

J Bruce Lynn

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O Miss Jean Matterson

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

6 HOURMAN(FR)(19)

Ch g Masked Marvel - Next Dream (FR) 5 11-7

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Sue Howell

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie et al

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 MAIORI(FR)

(19)

B g Zanzibari (USA) - Lake Tahoe (FR) 6 11-7

J Ryan Mania

T Adam Nicol, Seahouses

O UP4B And Molly And Paul Willis

B Mme Henri Devin

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5P2-64

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles debutant who ﬁnished runner-up in a point and showed a bit more second time up over hurdles at Ayr last month. Looks the yard second string

TFRHIIII BHAFORM PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts to date.

15Jan Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf P/16 Lewisham Grove (IRE)Dec25 Wet 16f Hdl soft P/14 Starmount (IRE) -

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 60

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in pair of bumpers at Kelso.

13Feb Kel 16f NHF heavy 8/9 Thelastmanfrompenr 48l May25 Kel 16f NHF good 6/6 Jentobello 86l

TFRHHHHH BHA112 FORM 33/-4263

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed all 3 bumper starts in 2023/24 and shaped quite well in a pair of C&D maiden hurdles returning from a long absence, runner-up in December Cast aside a lesser effort when third at Ayr 3 weeks ago and there should be more to come. Major claims.

7Mar Ayr 20f Hdl soft 3/7 Gatineau Park (IRE) 14l 2Jan Ayr 20f Hdl soft 6/11 Kings Champion (FR) 31l Dec25 Hex 20f Hdl heavy 2/8 Tashkhan (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 03-6PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Glimpses of ability so far but has pulled up the last twice.

16Feb Car 19f Hdl soft P/10 He’s On Fire (FR)15Jan Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf P/16 Lewisham Grove (IRE)Nov25 Car 19f Hdl soft 6/12 The Burren Man 24l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4606

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise when fourth in a course bumper on debut in October Unable to make an impact in a trio of hurdles starts, albeit he caught the eye of the stewards at Ayr over 2m 3 weeks ago, ﬁnishing with running left. Up in trip and he has a bigger effort in him.

6Mar Ayr 16f Hdl soft 6/12 Lance Les Des (FR) 17l 15Feb Mus 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/11 Gallivanted (FR) 46l 22Jan Wet 16f Hdl soft 6/12 Starmount (IRE) 49l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM P-14

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of his 2 outings in Irish points and displayed ability when fourth of 12 starting out under Rules at Ayr 19 days ago (2m). Can build on that upped in trip.

6Mar Ayr 16f Hdl soft 4/12 Lance Les Des (FR)

8 WISEMOVE(IRE)(43)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Offside Rule (IRE) 8 11-7

J Jonathon Bewley E Hood

T George Bewley, Colby

O Annett, Tunstall and Graham

B Miss Eleanor Broderick

S Lloyd Ltd

9 BOLDREFLECTION(IRE)(1064)

B m Mount Nelson - Rory’s Rainbow (IRE) 8 11-0

J Conor O’Farrell

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Ms Caroline Ahearn

B Bird Brothers

10 COMEDAYGODAY(IRE)(64)

Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatagoa (IRE) 9 11-0

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs E J Quinlan & Partner

B R. McCarthy

11 CULZEAN(GB)(19)

B m Frontiersman - Belfast Central (IRE) 5 11-0

J William Maggs (3)

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

S Ian Duncan Racing

12 QUEENSSECRET(IRE)(381)

B m OrderofStGeorge(IRE)-She’sOnTheCase(IRE) 6 11-0

J Richie McLernon

T Ruth Jefferson, Malton

O They Are Never at Home Partnership

B Knocktartan House Stud

S Tote

13 STRATHCATCHA(GB)

(43)

B m Linda’s Lad - Lethem Present (IRE) 6 11-0

J Edward Austin (5)

T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O M Waterton, D Amos, G Rutherford

B Mr Tim Butt

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 4-45254

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winning pointer but just a modest maiden hurdler and his level is pretty well established in handicaps.

10Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 4/9 Better Be Deﬁnite 16l

30Jan Cat 19f HcpH soft 5/7 Devon Skies 101/4

Dec25 Wet 19f HcpH soft 2/10 Brookside La (IRE) 3/4

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3/210//-

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a couple of points and relished emphasis on stamina when making a winning bumper debut at Limerick in December 2022. Easy to excuse run 4 months later and though long absence since is a worry, she is in very capable hands. Market will guide on hurdles debut.

Apr23 Pun 16f Stk yield 8/13 Junta Marvel (FR) 19l Dec22 Lim 16f Stk sf-hv 1 Coole Cherry (IRE) 7l

TFRHHIII BHA89 FORM 33/553//-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler who offered little after 3-year absence in January Up in trip with a tongue tie on.

20Jan Lei 15f HcpH heavy P/10 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE)Dec22 Cat 15f Hdl soft 3/9 Autumn Return (IRE) 14l Nov22 Hex 16f HcpH soft 5/5 Paddy The Horse (IRE) 12l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 604

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 events at Ayr.

6Mar Ayr 20f Hdl soft 4/5 Society Soldier (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 41TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 purchase after winning an Irish point last March. The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for Ruth Jefferson in what isn’t a deep contest.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0000P

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any ability 10Feb Ayr 20f Hdl soft P/9 Apache Tribe (IRE)3Feb Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/7 Sevarana (IRE) 47l Nov25 Car 17f NHF soft 7/7 Loveable Reprobate (IRE)104l

2025: ROAD TO HOME (IRE) 6 11 5 Mr P W Mullins 2-9 (W P Mullins) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Cushendun (GB), 4-1 Queens Secret (IRE), 9-2 Bold Reﬂection (IRE), 11-2 Maiori (FR), 12-1 Hourman (FR), 14-1 Wise Move (IRE), 28-1 C’Mon So (IRE), 50-1 Comedaygoday (IRE), 66-1 Eagle’s Cairn (IRE), 300-1 Colonel Jack (GB), Countryman Joe (IRE), Culzean (GB), Strathcatcha (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This test is slightly on the sharp side for CUSHENDUN but this isn’t a strong maiden hurdle and the feeling is that we haven’t seen the best of him. Queens Secret won her point and while she’s been off a year, she has to command respect, as does Bold Reﬂection after an even longer lay-off with the market likely to help assess that pair

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CUSHENDUN 2.QUEENS SECRET (IRE) 3.BOLD REFLECTION (IRE)

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THE HOLIDAY AT HEXHAM RACECOURSE

CARAVAN PARK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for novice 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): W Coltherd (12 wins from 119 runners, 10%) runs RIGHTBACKATYOU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S England (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs KING OF CONG Longest Traveller: SCOTTISH KING trained by R Armson, Melbourne, 186 miles.

1 SCOTTISHKING(IRE)(16)

Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Thanks Bobby (IRE) 10 12-0

J Philip Armson (3)

T Richard Armson, Melbourne

O Mr R. J. Armson

B Harry Cummins

2 KILLYBEGSJETLADY(IRE)(173)

B m Jet Away - Little Twinkle (IRE) 9 11-9

J Derek Fox E Visor Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Old Gold Racing 18

B Richard Langrell

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

3 KINGOFCONG(IRE)(87)

B g Gamut (IRE) - Bawnmore Lass (IRE) 8 11-9

J Tom Midgley (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Sam England, Guiseley

O Mr Jonathan Poulter

B Mr E. Mulryan

S Money Claim Collections Group Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

4 DIDNTGOTWENTY(IRE)(38)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Brogarais (IRE) 7 10-12

J Sean Quinlan

T Martin Todhunter, Penrith

O Mr J. W. Hazeldean

B Thomas Ward

S Tote

5 RELIANCEKID(FR)(69)

E Cheek Pieces

TFRHHHHI BHA97 FORM 5F3311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Few miles on the clock for a 10-y-o and appears to have turned a corner attitude-wise of late winning handicap chases at Marker Rasen and Plumpton the last twice. Gone up just 6lb in total and has to be respected in his hat-trick bid.

9Mar Plm 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Felton Bellevue (FR) nk 17Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 1/6 Worth The Walk (IRE) 11l 25Jan Seg 26f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Slaney Opera (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 23352P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has yet to strike under Rules but has found just one too good several times, including on 2 of her 3 previous C&D starts. Excuses when last seen in October and she could have a say if raring to go following a break.

Oct25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Ballydangan (IRE)Aug25 Hex 24f HcpC good 2/7 Upfordebate (IRE) 1/

Jul25 Utt 23f HcpH good 5/16 Cinderello

TFRHHIII BHA92

FORM 0P2430

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles for previous connections in Ireland a couple of years back and responded well to the addition of cheekpieces when runner-up back in this sphere over C&D in November However he has failed to reproduce that level of form in 3 subsequent starts.

Dec25 Cat 25f HcpC good 10/14 Valence d’Aumont (FR) 42l

Dec25 Hex 20f HcpC heavy 3/8 Heeztheboy (IRE) 24l

Nov25 Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Queens Wish (IRE) 91/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA81

FORM 0-35521

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best hurdles effort here during the autumn and has already established himself as a better chaser, making it third time lucky over fences in good style at Musselburgh (2 1/2m, good to soft) last month. Up 9lb and moves back up in trip here but he’s nevertheless the one to beat.

15Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft 1/6 King Horse (FR) 6l

1Jan Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Marty McFly (IRE) 12l Dec25 Ayr 24f HcpC heavy 5/11 Wholly Boley (IRE) 20l

TFRHIIII BHA80

FORM P/20-000

Ch g Reliable Man - Democratie (FR) 7 10-11

J Callum Bewley

T Andrew Wilson, Orton

O Clouds of Orton

B Elevage Des Loges & Didier Delavigne

6 RIGHTBACKATYOU(IRE)(43)

B g Kingston Hill - Shandora (IRE) 8 10-10

J Peter Kavanagh

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O A Miller S Coltherd

B M. Ryan

7 LEWAHOUSE(GB)(43)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time 10 10-8

J Bruce Lynn E Cheek Pieces

T Catch Bissett, Leslie

O Bissett Racing

B Mrs D. A. Whitaker

S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on third start between the ﬂags back in May 2024 but little to shout about from his 4 starts over hurdles. Has undergone a breathing operation ahead of this chase debut.

15Jan Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 15/16 Cher Monsieur (FR) 81l Nov25 Car 19f Hdl soft 9/12 The Burren Man 42l Nov25 Ayr 16f Hdl soft 9/14 Upon Tweed (IRE) 49l

TFRHIIII BHA79

FORM 5-600FP

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following a number of appearances both between the ﬂags and under Rules, most recently pulled up on chase debut at Ayr.

10Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/11 Le Grand Vert (FR)27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy F/10 Parish Star (IRE)Dec25 Mus 15f HcpH soft 7/10 Newport 23l

TFRHHHII BHA77

FORM 02-5606 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort over fences when going close in this race 12 months ago. Bids to go one better this time round off the same mark but will need to step up on this season’s relatively low-key efforts if he’s to succeed.

10Feb Ayr 20f HcpH soft 6/9 The Coffey Boy (IRE) 50l 2Jan Ayr 20f HcpH soft 13/19 So Many Roads 56l Dec25 Ayr 24f HcpC heavy 6/11 Wholly Boley (IRE) 27l

8 BLUEINDIGO(GB)(18)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE) 6 10-8

J Edward Austin (5)

T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Mrs H. O. Graham

B Mrs H. O. Graham

9 WESTLAWN(GB)(44)

B m Westlake - Garden Feature 10 10-5

J Charlie Maggs (3)

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

10 WORTHTHEWALK(IRE)(36)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE) 9 10-2

J Alice Stevens (3)

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr Phil Ellerby

B William J. Noonan

S Northern Accountants

11 ITURGEONDUBREUIL(FR)(59)

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Cavale Saint (FR) 8 10-2

J Lorcan Murtagh E Cheek Pieces

T Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

O Hurst Farm Racing

B Dr V. Denis Hubert & Mr Eric Helye

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHIII BHA77 FORM P6P035

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) in January was by far his best effort to date under Rules. However, he wasn’t in the same form at Ayr recently and it’s hard to know what to expect of him now switched to fences.

7Mar Ayr 24f HcpH soft 5/6 Ck O’Mara (IRE) 30l 27Jan Nwc 23f HcpH heavy 3/9 Parish Quiz (IRE) 41/2l 13Jan Ayr 24f HcpH heavy 8/10 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 23l

TFRHHHII BHA74 FORM 645632 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Both hurdles wins came here back in 2022 and though she’s a long-standing maiden over fences, she came as close as she ever has done to shedding that tag when second of 4 at Catterick (25f, soft) last month. Each-way shout. 9Feb Cat 25f HcpC soft 2/4 Asa (FR) 2l

Bo Cruz (IRE) 25l

TFRHHHII BHA69 FORM 00-PP22 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who left previous Rules efforts well behind when second in Market Rasen handicap chase last month. One of just 2 ﬁnishers when beaten 11 lengths by Scottish King at the same course next time, though, and it’s hard to envisage her reversing those placings here.

17Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Scottish King (IRE) 11l 1Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 2/5 Grandad’s Cap (IRE) 5l Dec25 Utt 24f HcpC heavy P/10 House of Habsburg -

TFRHIIII BHA69 FORM P4664P

TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable maiden who was pulled up on ﬁrst run since undergoing a breathing operation at Sedgeﬁeld in January

25Jan Seg 26f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Slaney Opera (IRE)Dec25 Seg 26f HcpC soft 4/8 Upfordebate (IRE) 16l Nov25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Eveque (FR) 26l

2025: HALFWAY HOUSE LAD 6 10 7 Charlie Price 7-4 (Maurice Barnes) 6 ran

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Didntgotwenty (IRE), 4-1 Scottish King (IRE), 8-1 Worth The Walk (IRE), 17-2 Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE), 10-1 West Lawn (GB), 12-1 Lewa House (GB), 16-1 King of Cong (IRE), 20-1 Blue Indigo (GB), 33-1 Iturgeon du Breuil (FR), 66-1 Rightbackatyou (IRE), 80-1 Reliance Kid (FR)

Given their recent exploits it’s hard not to be drawn to DIDNTGOTWENTY and Scottish King. The latter has raised his game the last twice and merits serious respect in his hat-trick bid but Didntgotwenty did the job well at Musselburgh last time and, provided that he copes with this step back up in trip, a 9lb hike may not be enough to stop him. Killybegs Jet Lady can make her presence felt, too, if ready to roll following a 173-day break.

Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring two races across the card at Hexham this afternoon and the 12-runner Weatherbys Handicap Hurdle looks a mightily competitive two-mileaffair.

Jennie Candlish saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and holds strong claims again here with course and distance scorer Fromheretoeternity. The nine-yearold mare caught the eye when a staying-on fourth at Newcastle last timeandreturnstoatrackwhereshe is two from two in her career, back downtothatlastwinningmark.

Mark Walford’s Caramelo Rapido improvedmassivelyforthedropback intripwhenrunningoutanimpressive winner at Doncaster last time, well supportedinthemarketandshedding his maiden tag at the ninth time of asking. He was worth more than the winning margin that day, having wanderedalittlebeforethelastflight, so a 5lb rise may not be able to halt hisprogress.

Progressive novice Eddie My Eagle has won his last two for Dan Horsford and more improvement looks likely after just four career hurdles starts despite the 4lb rise. Smart Decision and That One can boast a course anddistancesuccessontheirrecord, whilst He’s Bresilian bids to back up

animpressivewide-marginvictoryat Carlislelasttime.

A field of six are set to go to post for thetwo-and-a-halfmileWeatherbys Handicap Chase, with the Lucinda Russel & Michael Scudamore team responsiblefortwoofthose.

Big John Wayne has the services of stablejockeyDerekFoxandthelightlyraced eight-year-old has shown plenty of promise in two starts over fencessofar,offeringencouragement that he is well capable of winning fromamarkof116.JackPowerisinthe saddle for stablemate Chapel Green, a course winner on chasing debut backin2023.Thenine-year-olddrops down in class here and is now back below his last winning mark when winningatKelsoearlierintheseason.

Harry Derham’s Casual Observer, a readywinneroverhurdlesatFfosLasa yearago,shapedwellonchasingbow at Bangor last month whilst leaving theimpressionhewillimproveforthe outingonthebackofa384-daybreak.

Ten-year-old Ned Tanner is down to a very winnable mark if bouncing back from a couple of below-par effortslatestforNickAlexander,whilst CarrigeenCastle bidstosnapatwoyear losing run from a sliding mark and course winner Glory And Honour stepsbackupintriphere.

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11150 Owners Prize Money 1st £4503 2nd £2251, 3rd £1126 4th £563 5th

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 127 runners, 20%) runs CARAMELO RAPIDO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs BUST A MOVE

Longest Traveller: THE CISTERCIAN trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 265 miles.

1 SMARTDECISION(GB)(25)

B g Postponed (IRE) - Maven 5 12-1

J Mr Thomas Easterby (7)

T Tim Easterby Malton

O Reality Partnerships XIX

B Habton Racing

S Easthorpe Hall Stud

2 THECISTERCIAN(IRE)(20)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Fair Evie (IRE) 6 12-0

J Charlie Hammond

T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

O Genet Racing

B Paramount Farms

S Science Supplements

3 BUSTAMOVE(FR)(108)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Roses For Grace (FR) 5 12-0

J Charlie Maggs (3) E Hood

T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

O Mr J Blackburn Racing

B Mr Berend Van Dalfsen

S Sheridan Ny Llp

4 HE’SBRESILIAN(GB)(37)

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milan Athlete (IRE) 6 11-13

J Conor O’Farrell

T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

O Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham

B Mr W. Kinsey

S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd

5 EDDIEMYEAGLE(IRE)(25)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Western Skylark (IRE) 6 11-10

J Philip Armson (3) E Hood

T Dan Horsford, Rockley

O Mr R. H. J. Martin

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

S Rhm Horses Ltd

6 FROMHERETOETERNITY(IRE)(32)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Entertain Me 9 11-8

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O A. C. O’Keeffe

B Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry

S Equine Products UK Ltd

7 FREDDYROBINSON(GB)(19)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE) 7 11-7

J Joshua Thompson (5)

T Brian Ellison, Malton

O Brian Ellison Racing Club

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 311240 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner of juvenile events last spring, including over this C&D and added a couple of handicaps to his haul earlier this season. Good run of form came to a halt at Kelso (21f, soft) last time but that was a class 2 handicap and both this drop back in class and trip will help.

28Feb Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/8 Both Barrels 59l 3Feb Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Haarar 81/4l 17Jan Hay 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Brentford Hope nk

TFRHHHII BHA120

FORM 313U3U D

TIMEFORM VIEW Left Irish form behind when making a winning start for Stuart Edmunds in 2m Leicester maiden hurdle on heavy in December Placed both completed starts since and probably would have been in the mix again had he not unseated 2 out at Haydock last time. Not discounted. 5Mar Hay 18f HcpH gd-sf U/13 Static (FR)31Jan San 15f Hdl heavy 3/6 Crackerjacque 81/4l 11Jan Fon 19f Hdl soft U/12 Legendary Luke (IRE) -

TFRHIIII BHA120

FORM 131-00 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and won twice over hurdles term, including a 17f Newcastle handicap on ﬁnal start of that campaign. However, failed to ﬁre both appearances so far this season and others make more appeal.

Dec25 Hun 15f HcpH soft 10/10 We’re Red And Blue 22l

Nov25 Wet 16f HcpH soft 7/8 Saligo Bay (IRE) 33l

Feb25 Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Big Boy Bobby (IRE) 3l

TFRHHHII BHA119

FORM 2-36121

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all to win a maiden hurdle in December and bettered that when again leading from pillar to post in a 14-runner Carlisle handicap (17f soft) last month. 9lb rise demands more but he’s clearly in good nick and has to enter calculations.

16Feb Car 17f HcpH soft 1/14 Azahara Palace 6l 13Jan Ayr 16f HcpH heavy 2/9 Platin Moon (FR)

Dec25 Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Glenville

TFRHHHHH BHA116

FORM 2-24211 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 6-y-o who built on his Plumpton novice success when making a winning handicap bow at Newbury at the end of last month. Remains open to improvement and can take a 4lb rise in his stride.

28Feb Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Treasure Planet (IRE)

26Jan Plm 15f Hdl soft 1/8 Looping d’Arc (FR)

Dec25 Seg 16f Hdl soft 2/9 Leaumec de Mee (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA114

FORM 4-32544 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner last term, including twice over this C&D Came from further back than the 3 that beat her when fourth of 9 at Newcastle (17f good to soft) last time and she should make a bold bid to maintain her 100% Hexham record.

21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH

8 THATONE(GB)(32)

B g Dartmouth - Don’t Point 7 11-4

J Callum Bewley

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

9 GOLDWYN(IRE)(20)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Marmelo (IRE) 9 10-13

J Danny McMenamin

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Miss G. M. Richardson

B Gill Richardson Bloodstock Ltd

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

10 CARAMELORAPIDO(IRE)(25)

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Capuccina (FR) 7 10-11

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mrs Sheree Tucker

B Cyril O’Hara

S Reﬂex Courier Ltd

11 DEE’SGETAWAY(IRE)(37)

B m Getaway (GER) - Chiltern Hills (IRE) 6 10-7

J Edward Austin (5) E Tongue Strap

T George Bewley, Colby

O Southdean Racing Club

B Kenneth Parkhill

S Lloyd Ltd

12 BARRAKILLAVAGE(IRE)(93)

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Ballinvassa (IRE) 7 10-7

J Derek Fox

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Mr S. Coltherd

B Jack O’Dwyer

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA110

FORM 121-260 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last season, including over C&D, and returned with a good second at Carlisle in November Has followed that with a couple of tame efforts, though, and needs to bounce back.

21Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 The Gray Ghost (IRE) 34l 3Feb Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Haarar 12l Nov25 Car 17f HcpH soft 2/8 Medieval Gold 5

TFRHIIII BHA105

FORM 21/0P0-6 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since winning a Wetherby maiden hurdle 2 years ago and well held on debut for present yard following a 13-month absence at Haydock.

5Mar Hay 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 Static (FR) 22l Feb25 Wet 19f HcpH soft 10/17 Mr Bramley 24l Nov24 Swl 20f HcpC good P/10 Jasmin de Grugy (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA103

FORM 20-5061

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at the ninth attempt when landing a soft-ground Doncaster handicap in decisive fashion last time. 5lb rise by no means the end of the world and he has to enter the reckoning.

28Feb Don 16f HcpH soft 1/7 The Resdev Tyke 33/4l

22Jan Wet 19f HcpH soft 6/13 Eric Carmen (IRE) 31l Dec25 Cat 19f HcpH good 9/14 Soldierofthestorm (IRE) 22l

TFRHIIII BHA99

FORM 4P1500 D

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a struggle since her Ayr success in November, most recently ﬁnishing well down the pack in the Carlisle handicap won by He’s Bresilian.

16Feb Car 17f HcpH soft 11/14 He’s Bresilian 36l Dec25 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Reﬂection of You 34l Nov25 Kel 16f HcpH soft 5/6 Magnolia (FR) 14l

TFRHIIII BHA99

FORM 0FU544

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers and hasn’t shown a great deal in 3 starts over hurdles. Signiﬁcant step forward needed now handicapping on second run new connections.

Dec25 Mus 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/6 Judicial Deference (IRE) 28l Dec25 Clo 16f Hdl heavy 4 Mystic Malina (IRE) 17l Nov25 Pun 16f Stk sf-hv 5 Ballyfad (IRE) 47l

2025: LAWRENNY 6 12 0 Sean Quinlan 4-1 (Jennie Candlish) 8 ran

SMART DECISION: Following its run on 28/2/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly from 2 out.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Eddie My Eagle (IRE), 9-2 He’s Bresilian (GB), 11-2 Caramelo Rapido (IRE), 7-1 The Cistercian (IRE), 17-2 Fromheretoeternity (IRE), 11-1 Smart Decision (GB), 12-1 Freddy Robinson (GB), 16-1 That One (GB), 40-1 Goldwyn (IRE), 50-1 Bust A Move (FR), 80-1 Barrakilla Vage (IRE), 100-1 Dee’s Getaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

There may well be better to come from the progressive EDDIE MY EAGLE, who looked ﬁrmly in control despite being closed down late on at Newbury and a 4lb rise doesn’t look at all harsh. He is taken to complete the hat-trick. Fromheretoeternity is 2-2 over C&D and, having shaped pretty well at Newcastle last month, she is second choice ahead of last-time-out winners Caramelo Rapido and He’s Bresilian.

THE BK RACING HEXHAM MARATHON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14500

Owners Prize Money 1st £5857 2nd £2928 3rd £1465 4th £732, 5th £365 (Penalty Value £7657.45)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 93 runners, 19%) runs JO COKO and MAROWN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs ROB ROY MACGREGOR

Weightwatcher: SHIGHNESS won off a handicap mark of 110, her rating is now down 7lb to 103

Longest Traveller: KARUMA GREY trained by Barry Murphy, Ireland.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 WALBUCK’S(FR)(20)

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR) 7 12-0

J Derek Fox E Visor

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Mr John P. McManus

B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 PINOTROUGE(IRE)(27)

Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE) 8 12-0

J Nathan Moscrop E Blinkers

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O Mr S. Oliver

B Seamus O’Roarke

S Finnies Heavy Haulage

3 KARUMAGREY(GER)

(9)

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER) 8 12-0

J Tom Cannon

T Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin

O Mr A. Evans

B Gestut Kussaburg

4 JOCOKO(FR)(60)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Trevoloise (FR) 7 12-0

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Richards, Greystoke

O WRR UK

B Mr Andre Jean Quesny

S Advantage Engineering Ltd T/A Wrr-UK, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

5 MAROWN(IRE)(17)

B g Milan - Rosie Suspect (IRE)

12 11-11

J Danny McMenamin E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Richards, Greystoke

O Hemmings Racing

B Mr John Donovan

S Trust Inns Limited

6 PLANNEDPARADISE(IRE)(28)

B g Westerner - Quel Bleu (IRE) 10 11-7

J Charlie Maggs (3)

T Christian Williams, Bridgend

O The Paradise Mob

B Mr Cal Flavin

S Dodson and Horrell

7 SHIGHNESS(GB)(34)

B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE) 9 11-3

J Conor O’Farrell E Cheek Pieces

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O The Golden Cuckoo

B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst

S Micky Hammond Racing

TFRHHHII BHA114

FORM 5-44214 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Found race falling apart making all in a ﬁrst-time visor at Kelso (3 1/4m) in February Failed to repeat that effort back on sounder surface when fourth at Haydock (3 1/2m) 3 weeks ago but he’s certainly not out of things now stamina is tested further 5Mar Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Ki Woo (FR)

13Feb Kel 26f HcpC heavy 1/7 Nights In Venice 34l 2Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft 2/14 Cowboy Cooper (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA114

FORM 144PF5 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in handicap hurdle here (23f) in June but has seemingly gone off the boil, ﬁnishing a well held ﬁfth in that sphere at Wetherby (3m) 4 weeks ago. Blinkers quickly return in place of cheekpieces and others make much more appeal.

26Feb Wet 24f HcpH soft 5/10 Blue Carpet 46l

17Jan Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf F/10 Dalston Lad (IRE)Nov25 Nwc 29f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Dom of Mary (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA114 (-2)

FORM P-P2PF5

TIMEFORM VIEW Did run one of his better races starting out for new yard when ﬁfth at Ffos Las (3m) 9 days ago, closing up late. However, overall proﬁle suggests he’s no sure thing to be in same form here.

16Mar Fls 23f HcpC soft 5/8 Big City Roller 71/2l 20Feb Fls 23f HcpH heavy F/7 Libre de Choeur (FR)24Jan Utt 20f HcpC soft P/8 My Noble Lord (USA) -

TFRHHHHH BHA114

FORM 1/234-31

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed fair form over hurdles for James Ewart last season and better for return/yard debut effort when off the mark (also ﬁtted with cheekpieces) in 8-runner novices’ handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3 1/4m) 2 months ago, displaying plenty of stamina. Interesting with more to come.

24Jan Utt 26f HcpC soft 1/8 Hillcrest (IRE) 21/4l Dec25 Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/4 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE) 13l Feb25 Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/13 King of Answers (IRE) 34l

TFRHHHII BHA111

FORM 3/2P-PP3

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 but dropped a long way in the weights and showed ﬁrst form of present campaign when third at Carlisle (24.5f) 17 days ago. Needs to build on that now tackling a signiﬁcantly longer trip.

8Mar Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 81/2l 27Jan Nwc 23f HcpC heavy P/7 TheformismightyOct25 Ain 24f HcpC good P/7 Torn And Frayed (FR) -

TFRHHHHI BHA107 FORM 054361

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark in 11-runner handicap chase at Bangor (29.6f, soft) 4 weeks ago, drawing clear from last. Back up 9lb but still handily weighted so well worth considering in this groove.

25Feb Bgr 29f HcpC soft 1/11 Gold Emery (FR) 6

/2l 18Jan Wdr 28f HcpC soft 6/16 Neo King (FR) 16l Dec25 Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Followcato (IRE) 91

TFRHHIII BHA103 FORM 2P-5663

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of form over fences but showed better signs on a rare start back hurdling when third of 7 in handicap at Sedgeﬁeld (27f, soft) 5 weeks ago. Needs to back it up now reverting back to fences.

19Feb Seg 27f HcpH soft 3/7 Ballin Bay (IRE) 18l 27Jan Nwc

8 COURTATSLIP(IRE)(27)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) 9 10-12

J Jamie Hamilton E Blinkers

T Tim Easterby, Malton

O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner

B Leo Matheson

S Easthorpe Hall Stud

9 DONBROCCO(GB)(40)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze 10 10-2

J Bruce Lynn E Tongue Strap

T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Mr Gary Jon Rutherford

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

10 ROBROYMACGREGOR(IRE)(30)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE) 8 10-2

J Patrick Wadge E Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O Mr Ken McGarrity

B Mr K. D. Cotter

S Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

11 GIBBERWELL(IRE)(50)

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) 10 10-2

J Philip Armson (3) E Blinkers

T Jake Coulson, Heaton

O All Or Nothing Racing Club

B Parkville Stud

S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 523322

TIMEFORM VIEW More than 2 years have passed since his last success but he’s dropped to a mark he can compete from and arrives on the back of 5 consecutive placed efforts, running creditably when second of 8 in 3m handicap chase at Wetherby 4 weeks ago. Respected again over longest trip he’s faced.

26Feb Wet 24f HcpC soft 2/8 Bo Cruz (IRE) 61/2l

30Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 2/6 Bo Cruz (IRE) 10l 15Jan Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Uptown Harry (IRE) 13l

TFRHHIII BHA83 FORM 1P3-P0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over 3m at Carlisle last February and posted a good third in this 12 months ago. Has struggled this season though, undergoing breathing operation before pulled up in handicap chase at Kelso 27 days ago. Hard to fancy from out of the weights.

13Feb Kel 26f HcpC heavy P/7 Wal Buck’s (FR)Nov25 Car 26f HcpC soft 8/12 Super Citizen 32l Nov25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Eveque (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA83 FORM 400242

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 16 runs since his last win in 2023 but he comes here in good form, second of 6 in 3m handicap chase at Ayr in February Should stay this markedly longer trip but operating from 5lb out of the weights on this occasion.

23Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft 2/6 Blakey Boy (IRE) 14l 3Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/14 Orkney Blue 9l 13Jan Ayr 24f HcpC heavy 2/7 Big Zouk (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHIIII BHA80

FORM 15-F5PP C

TIMEFORM VIEW Very hard to catch right and having scored over 3m here 12 months ago, he’s typically been more miss than hit since, typically racing lazily when pulled up at Carlisle (24.5f) last month. Passed over operating from out of the weights.

3Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf P/14 Orkney BlueDec25 Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Express Surprise (IRE)

Nov25 Car 26f HcpC soft 5/12 Super Citizen

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Stewards Note: DON BROCCO: Following its run on 13/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Planned Paradise (IRE), 7-2 Jo Coko (FR), 13-2 Wal Buck’s (FR), 8-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 10-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 12-1 Marown (IRE), 18-1 Karuma Grey (GER), 22-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), 25-1 Don Brocco (GB), 28-1 Shighness (GB), 66-1 Gibberwell (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Low-mileage 7-y-o JO COKO certainly didn’t look short on stamina when making it second time lucky over fences at Uttoxeter a couple of months ago and, quickly upped to a marathon trip, he’s fancied to make a bold bid with further progress on the cards. Bangor scorer Planned Paradise won’t have any stamina concerns and he’s a player also. Court at Slip and Wal Buck’s can also ﬁgure.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JO COKO (FR) 2.PLANNED PARADISE (IRE) 3.COURT AT SLIP (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

SPECTATOR SAFET Y

The Racecourse would be grateful if parents keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and accessing the track.

Ball games are not permitted on the grassed area.

THE RONNIE PARKES 80TH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 127 runners, 20%) runs DROP KICK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Haslam (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs OUR LAURA B

Weightwatcher: LES’S LEGACY won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100

Longest Traveller: L’ALLIER trained by S Cameron, Middlewich, 157 miles.

1 ANOTHERHIGHFIVE(IRE)(40)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Give Me High Five 6 12-0

J Patrick Wadge

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O The Osprey Partnership

B S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 COLDHENRY(GB)(21)

B g Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances 7 11-13

J Harry Bannister

T Sara Ender, Malton

O Mr Liam Murray

B D. R. C. Elsworth

S Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

3 LES’SLEGACY(GB)(34)

B g Kutub (IRE) - Morning With Ivan (IRE) 9 11-12

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O Tweed Valley Racing & Susan Corbett

B Mr Les Richards

S Simpsons Malt Ltd, J e Douglas & Sons

4 GARDENER(FR)(29)

B g Dragon Dancer - Alliance Doree (FR) 10 11-10

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

5 DROPKICK(IRE)(32)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Natasha Rostova 5 11-8

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mr Bill Lowe

B J. McManus

S Mark Walford Racing

6 OURLAURAB(IRE)(32)

B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Dear Bach (IRE) 8 11-7

J Richie McLernon

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Racing Knights

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

S Metcalf Auto’s Ltd

7 GETAWAYMASTER(IRE)(40)

B g Getaway (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE) 9 11-7

J Joshua Thompson (5) E Hood

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O The Cheltenham Trail

B Edwin Carlisle

S Micky Hammond Racing

TFRHHHHI BHA102 FORM 25-232

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and continues to go the right way over hurdles, ﬁnishing fast when a much-improved second on his handicap debut at Kelso (23f) last month. Merits serious consideration despite dropping back in trip. 13Feb Kel 22f HcpH heavy 2/8 Judicial Deference (IRE) 21/2l Dec25 Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Cavalier du Luy (IRE) 11l Dec25 Car 17f Hdl soft 2/9 Cristal d’Estruval (IRE) 38l

TFRHHHII BHA101 FORM 45051

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 2m Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere (under more positive tactics) in 25f handicap at Catterick three weeks ago. Up 5lb but can go well again.

4Mar Cat 25f HcpH good 1/8 East Eagle (IRE) 2l 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/15 Holly Bird (IRE) 22l 21Jan Cat 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/13 Kosac d’Oudairies (FR) 36l

TFRHHHHH BHA100 FORM 51P600 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW A four-time winner here (also took this in good style 12 months ago) and he hinted at a revival on his second run after a break when a patiently-ridden eighth of 12 in Sedgeﬁeld handicap last month. Interesting off a slipping mark.

19Feb Seg 19f HcpH soft 8/12 Thank You Blue 32l

21Jan Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/15 Bathgate 29l Nov25 Hex 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 Hay Meadow (IRE) 39l

TFRHHHII BHA98

FORM 5-U0333

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved disappointing in 2024/25 for Olly Murphy but more consistent for his current yard, third of 8 in 19f Catterick handicap 29 days ago. Well in the mix off a 2lb lower mark.

24Feb Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/8 Geromino (FR) 14l 9Feb Cat 19f HcpH soft 3/8 Bathgate

21Jan Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/15 Bathgate

TFRHHHHI BHA96

FORM 012323 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful handicap debut at Carlisle (19f) in November and has held his form really well since, third of 15 in handicap at Newcastle last month. Ought to be in the shake-up again off an unchanged mark. 21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/15

15Jan Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/16 Cher Monsieur (FR) nk Dec25 Car 19f HcpH soft 3/8 Pitwood Road 2

TFRHHIII BHA95

FORM 44-PP3P D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since May 2023 and she’s been pulled up on 3 of his 4 runs this season, latest in handicap at Newcastle last month.

21Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf P/15 Holly Bird (IRE)27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 3/7 Twistthenightaway (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA95

FORM P0120P

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark for current yard at Carlisle (19) in November but well below par on his last 2 outings, pulled up at Chepstow last time. Has it to prove now in a reﬁtted hood.

13Feb Chp 19f HcpH soft P/11 Inion Tiogair (IRE)Dec25 Wet 24f HcpH soft 7/16 Kalo Athena (IRE) 20l Dec25 Hex 20f HcpH

8 SOMANYROADS(GB)(43)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Spotthestripe 9 11-7

J Theo Gillard E Tongue Strap

T Donald Whillans, Hawick

O The Wellfed Boys

B Mr A. D. Sansome

9 HALFTRACK(IRE)(57)

B g Fame And Glory - Presenting Brook (IRE)10 11-1

J Dominic Hislop (7) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O Kildonan Gold Racing & Kinneston Racing

B Jimmy Lawler

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

10 PURESIRLOIN(IRE)(55)

Ch g Shantou (USA) - Shedan (IRE) 8 11-1

J Harry Reed E Visor

T Sandy Forster Kelso

O The Border Racers

B Mr Patrick Delaney

11 L’ALLIER(FR)(40)

B g Balko (FR) - La Romanee (FR) 7 11-0

J Ben Poste

T Steph Cameron, Middlewich

O Miss S. Cameron

B Mrs Anne-Charlotte Andre et al

12 YAPPERHILL(IRE)(27)

B g Kingston Hill - Crooked Neck (IRE) 7 11-0

J Jonathon Bewley

T George Bewley Colby

O Todd, Mandle and Annett

B Ciaran McGrath

13 CHOSENHERO(IRE)(64)

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE) 8 11-0

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap. Cheek Pieces

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Hambleton Racing & Partner

B Kedrah House Stud

S Hambleton Racing Ltd

14 KNACKERTRAPPER(IRE)(11)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) 8 10-10

J William Maggs (3)

T Andrew Crook, Leyburn

O Mr Dave Carter

B G. T. Morrow

S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA95

FORM 4U-0315 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a 3-year losing run in handicap at Ayr in January but he came in a remote ﬁfth there following month. Needs to get back on track.

10Feb Ayr 20f HcpH soft 5/9 The Coffey Boy (IRE) 19l 2Jan Ayr 20f HcpH soft 1/19 Velvet Vulcan hd Dec25 Ayr 19f HcpH heavy 3/8 Beat The Retreat (IRE) 31/4l

TFRHHIII BHA89

FORM 6-00U5P

TIMEFORM VIEW His sole success came back in 2021 and he was pulled up in 23f handicap at Newcastle in January Tongue strap/cheekpieces go back on now with lots to prove.

27Jan Nwc 23f HcpH heavy P/9 Parish Quiz (IRE)Dec25 Car 19f HcpH soft 5/8 Pitwood Road 103/4l Nov25 Car 19f HcpH soft U/10 Getaway Master (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM P3-P360 D

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 13 runs since his last win in 2023 but he got back on track when seventh of 13 in 3m handicap at Ayr in January Not ruled out from a tumbling mark.

29Jan Ayr 24f HcpH soft 7/13 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 18l Dec25 Kel 22f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Both Barrels 26l Dec25 Hex 20f HcpH heavy 3/3 King Gris (FR) 9l

TFRHHIII BHA88

FORM 446/4-55

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Michael Wigham in 2024 but he’s offered little after 19 months off in a pair of 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Fakenham for his current yard this winter

13Feb Fkn 16f HcpH soft 5/6 Morning Mayhem 24l Nov25 Utt 15f HcpH - 5/8 Soldier’s Leap (IRE) 33l May24 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Strutter (FR) 3l

TFRHHHHI BHA88

FORM 305r04

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 7-y-o who returned to form when fourth of 8 in 2m handicap hurdle at Wetherby 27 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Can race off a 4lb lower mark here so he’s a likely player

26Feb Wet 16f HcpH soft 4/8 Berry Edge (IRE) 11l Dec25 Wet 16f HcpH soft 7/11 The Resdev Tyke 19l Dec25 Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf O/8 Kazar Forez (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA88

FORM P060-0P

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 11 runs without a victory (for Archie Watson) and she’s shown nothing for her new stable in handicap hurdles at Carlisle and Leicester either side of Christmas. Tongue strap goes on now

20Jan Lei 20f HcpH heavy P/11 Queen of SteelDec25 Car 17f HcpH soft 9/10 Fostered Phil (IRE) 52l Apr25 Seg 19f HcpH good 8/9 Feach Amach (IRE) 40l

TFRHHHII BHA84

FORM 0P5-503 D

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing sequence but he posted a good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle 11 days ago. Can make his presence felt off the same mark.

14Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/15 Fairly Fulling (IRE) 6l 22Jan Wet 19f HcpH soft 7/13 Eric Carmen (IRE) 37l May25 Mkt 20f HcpH good 5/6 Iron Heart 32l 15

(37)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Raphuca (IRE) 8 10-5

J Edward Austin (5)

T George Bewley, Colby

O Montgomerie and Holland

B Pat Moore

S Lloyd Ltd

16 DARTMHOR(GB)(15)

B g Dartmouth - Cinnomhor 6 10-2

J Danny McMenamin

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O Miss Alison P. Lee

B Miss Alison P. Lee

S www.chrisgrantracing.com

TFRHHHHI BHA79

FORM 0/P00-P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who took a big step forward after 9 months off on his handicap debut when third of 9 at Carlisle (19f) last month. That form has been franked so he’s very much one to consider 16Feb Car 19f HcpH soft 3/9 Scairp Dubh 63/4l May25 Hex 23f Hdl good P/8 Pike Road -

TFRHHIII BHA72

FORM 00P-340

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who failed to beat a rival in handicap at Sedgeﬁeld 15 days ago. 4lb “wrong” in the weights too. 10Mar Seg 19f

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2025: LES’S LEGACY 8 11 6 Nathan Moscrop 9-2 (Susan Corbett) 10 ran

Stewards Note: OUR LAURA B: Following its run on 21/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Cold Henry (GB), 7-1 Another High Five (IRE), 15-2 Drop Kick (IRE), 8-1 Les’s Legacy (GB), 12-1 Gardener (FR), Knacker Trapper (IRE), 14-1 Our Laura B (IRE), 16-1 So Many Roads (GB), Do Ye Wanna (IRE), 18-1 Yapper Hill (IRE), 28-1 Getaway Master (IRE), 33-1 Pure Sirloin (IRE), L’Allier (FR), Dartmhor (GB), 40-1 Chosen Hero (IRE), 50-1 Half Track (IRE)

Course specialist LES’S LEGACY captured this prize 12 months ago and teed himself up well for a repeat when a patiently-ridden eighth at Sedgeﬁeld last time. He can capitalise on a 2lb lower mark here at the chief expense of the progressive Another High Five and reliable Drop Kick. George Bewley’s duo Do Ye Wanna and Yapper Hill can also have a say in this highly competitive handicap. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

PLAY SMARTER

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)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (11 wins from 188 runners, 6%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Derham (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs CASUAL OBSERVER

Weightwatcher: NED TANNER won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 5lb to 114.

Longest Traveller: CASUAL OBSERVER trained by H Derham, Newbury, 298 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 BIGJOHNWAYNE(IRE)(30)

B g Shantou (USA) - Balwaney (FR) 8 11-13

J Derek Fox

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Mr Mark Blandford

B Joseph Robb

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 GLORYANDHONOUR(IRE)(173)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee 10 11-12

J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap

T Sam England, Guiseley

O Ursa Ellerby & Partner

B Mr Michael D. Hickey

S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

3 NEDTANNER(IRE)(18)

B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE) 10 11-11

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O Hands and Heels

B John Mulcahy

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

4 CHAPELGREEN(IRE)(25)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - The Coolest Cat (IRE) 9 11-10

J Jack Power (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O The Kestrel Partnership

B Mr Richard Brown

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

5 CASUALOBSERVER(IRE)(28)

B g Pillar Coral - Oulart Star (IRE) 7 11-9

J Paul O’Brien

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Casual Ob

B Paddy Fortune & Anna McCarthy

S OLBG

6 CARRIGEENCASTLE(IRE)(40)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) 10 11-2

J Alice Stevens (3)

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O The Cheltenham Trail

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

S Micky Hammond Racing

TFRHHHHH BHA116 FORM 13F/2-53

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner hasn’t stood much racing but showed a fairly useful level over hurdles and shaped well when a running-on third of 7 in 2 1/2m handicap chase at Ayr 30 days ago. Capable of better Likely player 23Feb Ayr 20f HcpC soft 3/7 Dubai Days (IRE) 4

13Jan Ayr 16f Ch heavy 5/5 Meetmebythesea (IRE) 14l Oct24 Wor 23f Hdl soft 2/4 Clondaw

TFRHHHII BHA115 FORM 214553 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched fourth success over fences when taking a 2m handicap here last June but below par since, coming in a remote third of 5 back hurdling here last time.

Oct25 Hex 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/5 Pure Gold 29l Sep25 Pon 17f Hcp gd-sf 6/7 Captain Potter 84l Aug25 Cml 17f HcpC good 5/6 No But I Will 20l

TFRHHIII BHA114

FORM 4-033P4 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last season but largely well below par this term, tried in a change of headgear when a remote fourth of 6 at Ayr last time. Others are preferred.

7Mar Ayr 20f HcpC soft 4/6 Primoz (IRE) 24l 22Jan Wet 19f HcpC soft P/9 Geryville (FR)Dec25 Hay 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Grain d’Oudairies (FR) 51/4l

TFRHHIII BHA113

FORM 45-1P50 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with 21f Kelso victory in September but has failed to build on it in three subsequent runs, tried in a visor when beating one back there 25 days ago.

28Feb Kel 17f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 35l 1Feb Mus 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/5 Pure Carbon 22l Nov25 Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Taras Halls (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA112

FORM 255/51-2 D

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere after 13 months off when second of 4 in 2 1/2m handicap chase at Bangor four weeks ago. This points runner-up is open to improvement. Considered. 25Feb Bgr 20f HcpC soft 2/4 Bowenspark (IRE) 81/2l Feb25 Fls 20f HcpH heavy 1/7 Double Click (IRE) 3l Jan25 Hay 21f HcpH soft 5/11 Solar System (FR) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA105

FORM 36-0F40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since March 2024 and he’s been below par this term, largely held back by his jumping. Needs this drop in trip to spark a resurgence.

13Feb Chp 23f HcpC soft 8/11 The Big Reveal (IRE) 48l 21Jan Cat 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Ladronne (FR) 93/4l Nov25 Wet 24f HcpC soft F/5 Heeztheboy (IRE) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: JET LEGS (IRE) 8 11 7 Henry Brooke 5-1 (Martin Todhunter) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Big John Wayne (IRE), 9-4 Casual Observer (IRE), 11-2 Ned Tanner (IRE), 9-1 Glory And Honour (IRE), 14-1 Chapel Green (IRE), 25-1 Carrigeen Castle (IRE)

BIG JOHN WAYNE is fancied to build on a promising Ayr third last time out and gain a ﬁrst success under Rules at the chief expense of Casual Observer who also comes here with few miles on the clock and looks open to progress. Carrigeen Castle rates the pick of the rest for minor honours.

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for maiden four ﬁve and six yrs old ﬁllies and mares 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 127 runners, 20%) runs LITTLE RUBY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A King (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs EMIKO

Longest Traveller: BREDAS PEARL trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.

1 ABBOTRULE(GB)(-)

B m Maxios - Flowalong (IRE) 5 11-4

J Charlie Maggs (3)

T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

O Miss Ruth Jardine

B W. B. Mactaggart

S Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

2 BREDASPEARL(GB)(-)

B m Postponed (IRE) - Modern Art 5 11-4

J Ms L. A. Byrne (7)

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mrs Avril Barry

B Alvediston Stud

3 EMIKO(IRE)(136)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blooming Quick (IRE) 5 11-4

J Philip Armson (3)

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Richard Johnson Racing- Emiko

B Capel Bloodstock Ltd

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

4 LADYBAM(IRE)

(38)

B m Getaway (GER) - Catwalk Babe (IRE) 5 11-4

J Miss Gina Andrews

T Tom Ellis, Rugby

O Accurite Racing

B Tom Radley

S Accurite Machinery

5 LADYBAMBURGH(GB)(40)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Cantzagua (FR) 5 11-4

J Sean Quinlan

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Sharp Hill Thoroughbreds

B The Glanvilles Stud Ltd

6 LITTLERUBY(GB)(35)

B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Anne’s Valentino 5 11-4

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O The Magic Circle

B Sandra Windross

S Mark Walford Racing

7 MYFRIENDCOOPER(IRE)(55)

B m Valirann (FR) - Springﬁeld Mary (IRE) 6 11-4

J Danny McMenamin E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland

O Mr A. R. Sutcliffe

B John Killeen

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios mare. Dam lightly raced in bumpers out of fair hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 21f) Water Stratford, from family of useful staying chaser Betty’s Boy Could have a say in proceedings on debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW £13,000 3-y-o, Postponed mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including Sir Westminster Dam lightly raced on Flat, out of half-sister to smart sprinters Showcasing and Camacho. Interesting newcomer for respected Irish yard.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 55-1

TIMEFORM VIEW £75,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Sister to fairly useful chaser Changing The Rules, and half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Feeling The Love. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Nov 2025). Plenty to like on paper

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 61

TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 3-y-o, £35,000 5-y-o, Getaway mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Rockola Vogue and bumper winner Imonlysaying. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt, beating only other ﬁnisher (Feb 15). Highly respected on Rules debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM B4

TIMEFORM VIEW Brought down on debut but showed some ability when fourth of 9 in bumper (50/1) at Kelso (16.2f heavy) on most recent outing.

13Feb Kel 16f NHF heavy 4/9 Thelastmanfrompenr 43/4l 22Jan Hun 15f NHF soft B/10 Emerald Quest (IRE) -

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little when down the ﬁeld in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on debut last month.

18Feb Swl 15f NHF soft 10/11 Midnight Jukebox (IRE) 35l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1/-4

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests starting out under Rules in a tongue strap when fourth in 7-runner bumper at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January Entitled to improve.

8 IMSTRAWBERRYBLONDE(GB)(21)

Ch f Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Askphilmor (IRE) 4 10-8

J Joe Williamson

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Mr P. Kirby

B T. A. Williams

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TFRHHIII BHAFORM 5

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and shaped in kind at Catterick on debut 3 weeks ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) 5 10 12 Jack Power 11-8 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Emiko (IRE), 7-2 Lady Bam (IRE), 5-1 Bredas Pearl (GB), 11-2 Abbotrule (GB), 12-1 Lady Bamburgh (GB), 14-1 Myfriendcooper (IRE), 22-1 Imstrawberryblonde (GB), 150-1 Little Ruby (GB)

Successful Irish point winner EMIKO hails from a stable going through a good spell with its bumper horses, so she’s put forward as the answer in a race where those with previous Rules experience don’t set the bar too high. Lady Bam and Bredas Pearl are other likely types on paper who warrant close market attention.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.EMIKO (IRE) 2.LADY BAM (IRE) 3.BREDAS PEARL

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First Race 2.11 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £45 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 2.41 - THE HOLIDAY AT HEXHAM RACECOURSE CARAVAN PARK NOVICES’ 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 novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Mick Walsh Bookmakers have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £45 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

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Third Race 3.11 - THE WEATHERBYS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5888 to the winning horse The second to receive £2709, the third £1354, the fourth £677 and the ﬁfth £337 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026 for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £50 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4503; Second £2251; Third £1126; Fourth £563; Fifth £281. (Penalty Value £5888.31)

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Fourth Race 3.41 - THE BK RACING HEXHAM MARATHON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7657 to the winning horse The second to receive £3523, the third £1761, the fourth £881 and the ﬁfth £439 for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. BK Racing have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £30 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 17 entries at £70 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365. (Penalty Value £7657.45)

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Fifth Race 4.11 - THE RONNIE PARKES 80TH HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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, March 19th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 28 entries at £45 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229 (Penalty Value £4805.71) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 4.41 - THE WEATHERBYS 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 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026 for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 11 entries at £60 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £5190; Second £2594; Third £1298; Fourth £649; Fifth £324. (Penalty Value £6786.08) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.13 - THE HORSLYX - FOR HORSE’S HEALTH & WELFARE MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 3 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 maiden four ﬁve and six yrs old ﬁllies and mares 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, March 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb. 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 £30 cash prize 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). 15 entries at £30 - Closed March 19th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £2712; Second £1357; Third £678; Fourth £339 (Penalty Value £3539.90)

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