Huntingdon Racecard - Sunday 3rd March

AFTERNOON RACING

SUNDAY 3 MARCH

OFFICIAL RACECARD £3

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THE HOWARD FAMILY

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Stewards

Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)

Christopher Bennett (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Simon Kirk, Greg Pearson, Tomas O’Brien, Lauren Thomson

Starters

William Jardine

Kieran O’Shea

Judge

David Hicks

Clerk of the Scales

Jeremy Lind

Veterinary Officers

Colin Roberts

Alice Brown

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Jo Hardy

Elizabeth Budden

Sarah Duncan

Medical Officers

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Piers Reinhold

Dr Nikki Wallace-King

Nurse

Alison Cunnell

Betting Ring Manager

Sarah Woodborne Commentator

Alex Fussey

Veterinary Surgeons

Stuart Thorne (Senior)

Richard Meers

Gemma Lamble

Chairman

Nick Wright

Committee

Steve Elsom

Mark Myers

Jane Wallace

Marcia Gibbs

Bobby Jackson

General Manager

James Wilcox

Clerk of the Course

Roderick Duncan

Catering Manager

Allan Porter

Head Groundsman

Chris Sykes

Farrier

Steve Wright

Safeguarding Lead

James Wilcox

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Roderick Duncan

Raceday Photographer

Francesca Altoft

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

Whatever your tastes and whatever your budget, your refreshment requirements are catered for at Huntingdon

Below is our range of refreshments areas

There is directional signage along the concourse level or for further direction please ask a member of staff

PETERBOROUGH CHASE RESTAURANT

The Peterborough Chase Restaurant offers both two course and three course, with light afternoon tea, menu options

Your table is reserved for the day in the restaurant, which boasts panoramic views of track and the parade ring

Dine in Style in the Peterborough Chase Restaurant.

FAVOURITES BAR

Fully stocked bar.

HURDLES BAR AND BISTRO

With a range of hot meals to suit your appetite, take a seat in Hurdles Bistro to enjoy your meal before enjoying the rest of the day’s racing.

LENTON’S BAR

Located on the ground floor, Lenton’s offers a fully stocked bar as well as a variety of light meals, including our pie of the day, soup of the day and freshly made baguettes. Food prices start from £3.20

RACECARD EXPLAINED

B g Poliglote - Topira (FR) Daryl Jacob Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance

TFRHHHHI BHA161 Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

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

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

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

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

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

d = Disqualified

Bold form

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

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

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

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

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

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

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

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

THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Mrs P Sly (8 wins from 33 runners, 24%) runs MIXEDWAVE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs GRIZZLYJAMES

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MAASAI WARRIOR trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 123 miles.

FIRST RACE 1.55

O S

B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 7f 129y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EMOTIONAL MEMORIES (IRE) (10) F-302P3 7 12-0

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Emotional Melody (IRE) Tom Bellamy J

O Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityinabumperandpostedbesteffortoverhurdles(albeithavingsettheslowpace)whenthirdatLingfield (23f,heavy)10daysago Nowheadsoverthelargerobstaclesandthemarketshouldguideexpectations. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (26) 3-3D212 CD 7 11-12

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Alex Edwards J

O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasbecomeamostlikeabletype,scoringatMarketRaseninNovember(disqualifiedforrider’soveruseofwhip)beforeresumingwinningways overC&DinJanuaryRananothergoodracewhenbumpingintoaleniently-handicappedonelastmonthandlookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHH BHA98

3 GRIZZLY JAMES (FR) (19) P1F-P34 8 11-10

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Mariyara (FR) Ned Fox (5) J

O Mr G. Hannon Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Saint James Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-FrenchhurdleswinnerwhoscoredoverfencesatHerefordlastspring.Gotbackontrackwhenthirdof10inhandicap chaseatPlumptoninJanuarybutunabletobuildonthatatLingfield(20f,soft)subsequently Mustbouncebackbutcan. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 MACKIE DEE (IRE) (108) 62133-3 C D

12 10-13

Br B g Westerner - Whatdoyouthinkmac (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne T

B Mrs Kathleen McKeever

TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicaphurdler/chaser.Off16months,shapedasifretainingabilitywhenwell-heldthirdatMarketRasen (21.4f,goodtosoft)inNovemberbutremainstobeseenwhetherthisnow12-y-ocanbuildsignificantlyonthat. TFRHHIII BHA85

5 MAASAI WARRIOR (IRE) (78) PP34/-2P 9 10-3

Br B g Lovelace - No Case (IRE) Rex Dingle J

O A Pearson E Hawkings M Jenner P Scope Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Patricia Kavanagh Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunfor22monthsandsinceleavingPaulHendersonwhenencouragingsecondatFontwell(21.5f,soft)inNovemberbutwentbackwards fromthatwhenpulledupatHerefordamonthlater,errorsastheracebegantodevelopprovinganissue.Notoutofthingshere. TFRHHHII BHA75

6 COMMITTEE OF ONE (GB) (32) P/P5-342 9 10-3

Br B m Universal (IRE) - Inkberrow Rose (IRE) David Noonan J

O Lewis Family & Tom Gretton Racing Club

B Middle Bouts Farm

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

Jmc Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWFallenlongwayinweightssinceopeningheraccountatFfosLasduringearly2021butincheekpieces,showedmorethanfirsttimeupoverfenceson finalstartoflastseasonwhenfinishingrunner-upatLeicester(22.7f,soft)32daysago Hastoprovethatwasn’taflashinthepan. TFRHHHII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: LE TUEUR (IRE) 8 11 9 Tom Cannon 15-2 (Sarah Humphrey) 7 ran Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.

Stewards Note:

EMOTIONAL MEMORIES: Following its run on 22/2/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed up the straight.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Mixedwave (IRE), 9-2 Committee of One (GB), 5-1 Grizzly James (FR), 11-2 Maasai Warrior (IRE), 17-2 Mackie Dee (IRE), 9-1 Emotional Memories (IRE)

This can go to MIXEDWAVE, who continues to go from strength to strength this term and Pam Sly’s most likeable 7-y-o can notch a fourth success overthe larger obstacles. Venetia Williams has had a couple of winners this week and her Grizzly James may emerge as the main danger if able to leave a disappointing effort behind at Lingfield last month, with Committee of One rounding off the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MIXEDWAVE (IRE) 2.GRIZZLYJAMES (FR) 3.COMMITTEE OF ONE

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MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (23 wins from 118 runners, 19%) runs HENRYSBROTHERJACK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Jonjo O’Neill (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs WILFUL

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOUTH OMO ZONE trained by Anthony Charlton, Warminster, 161 miles.

SECOND RACE 2.30

Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 171y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALHAMBAR (FR) (38) 66 5 11-8

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Moojeh (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Dr Paul Kelly and Mr Vernon Taylor Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Mr Xavier Moyer & Mme Annabelle Moyer Olbg S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatwhofailedtomatchthatformwhensixthinnovicehurdlesatFontwell andoverC&DthiswinterforMichaelBell.Stillneedsconsideringforhisnewhandler

2 DANNY’S FRIEND (IRE) (-) 5 11-8

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Baby Briggs (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Sue Howell Michael Scudamore, Bromsash T

B John Mounsey Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW£12,0003-y-o,CourtCavegelding.CloselyrelatedtomodestchaserThunderInMilan,stays3m,andhalf-brotherto fairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserKiltealyBriggs.Noteworthynewcomerwhoisworthamarketcheck. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HENRYSBROTHERJACK (GB) (19) 64

5 11-8

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Box of Trix (IRE) David England J

O The Towcester Three Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Aiden Murphy Motaclan S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to make a hurdler but well held in novices at Wetherby and Lingfield this year. Likely to need moretime.

4 L’ALLIER (FR) (53) 50 5 11-8

Br B g Balko (FR) - La Romanee (FR)

O Racehorse Ownership Club

TFRHHIII BHA-

Aaron Anderson (5) J

Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Mrs Anne-Charlotte Andre et al Racehorse Ownership Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWDebutfifthinRoscommonbumperforGavinCromwellinthesummerbutsoldfor£5,000andoffered littleinsimilarcompanyatDoncasteronsolerunforChristineDunnett

5 NO MORE BOLERO (GB) (29) 5 5 11-8

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br Br g Protectionist (GER) - Ninfea (GER) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Dr Christoph Berglar Winvic Construction Limited, R. Wilson Contractors Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinGermanywhohintedatpromiseonhisyard/hurdlingdebutafter4monthsoff whenfadingfifthof7innoviceatSandown(16f,goodtosoft)29daysago Canbuildonit.

6 SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) (48) P/20-1 D

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Starry Lady (IRE)

6 11-8

TFRHHHII BHA-

Bradley Harris (3) J

O South Omo Zone Partnership Anthony Charlton, Warminster T

B S. McGivern & P. Harford

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and struck at the second time of asking in bumpers at Hereford in January. Muchrespectednowgoinghurdling.

7 WILFUL (IRE) (39) 412 D 5 11-8

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br Br g Westerner - Shuil Milan (IRE) Richie McLernon J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Murphy JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedCatterickbumperinDecemberandagainshowedawillingattitudewhenverygoodsecondin similarcompanytherefollowingmonth.Interestinghurdlingdebutant.

8 DRILLTO DREAM (GB) (11)

Br B m Australia - Mascarene (USA)

5 11-1

TFRHHHHH BHA-

Rex Dingle J

O Mr D. Hazelwood P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T

B Hazelwood Glass Ltd Highfield Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest1m4fmaidenontheFlat.Noforlornhopestartingoutinthissphere.

TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LEXIE’S MOON (GB) (25) PF-35

6 11-1

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Tiger Line Alex Edwards J

O The Lexie’s Moon Syndicate Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestformbothrunsoverhurdles,fifthof13innoviceatLudlow(21.2f,soft)25daysago Possibilities.

10

CLENCHED (GB) (56) 04

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-5

Br Ch f Cityscape - Grasped Harriet Tucker (7) J

O Adrian Sparks & Partner Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Vaillant UK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden on the Flat who has offered little both runs over hurdles this winter at Doncaster andPlumpton.

11 O’MHAIRE (GB) (103)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-5

Br B f Scorpion (IRE) - Kompete Robert Dunne J

O Mr Jack Pearce Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

B World Racing Network EDS Roofing Supplies (Midlands) Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNoworthwhileformontheFlatsoneedsthisswitchtohurdlingtosparkmajorimprovement.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TFRHHIII BHA-

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Wilful (IRE), 7-2 South Omo Zone (IRE), 7-1 No More Bolero (GB), 10-1 Balhambar (FR), Lexie’s Moon (GB), 12-1 Danny’s Friend (IRE), 40-1 Drill To Dream (GB), 100-1 Henrysbrotherjack (GB), L’Allier (FR), O’Mhaire (GB), 150-1 Clenched (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Those with hurdling experience don’t set the bar too high so this looks a good opportunity for Jonjo O’Neill’s fairly useful bumper winner WILFUL to make a successful start in this sphere. South Omo Zone is another with potential and has to be considered along with Balhambar who is likely to be in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WILFUL (IRE) 2.SOUTH OMO ZONE (IRE) 3.BALHAMBAR (FR) 1ST

Richard Howard

Richard’s friends and family are gathered here today to remember a man who simply loved his horseracing and was a familiar face to many on the racecourses throughout the South East and beyond. From Cheltenham to Newmarket, via Leopardstown, Santa Anita and York, he loved nothing more than a day at the races, with his binoculars and a copy of the Racing Post in hand. We had some particularly memorable days here at Huntingdon down the years and we are all thinking of him today.

Richard is survived by his wife Beryl and his two sons, who both ended up working in racing. His elder son David was a jockey with Martin Pipe in the late 1990s / early 2000s, who is now a postdoc genetic researcher; and Stephen, who has worked for Weatherbys since 2002.

It is a fitting memorial that Richard’s name will now be forever etched into the annals of racing history, and we wish all the connections the best of luck in today’s race.

THE RICHARD HOWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (23 wins from 118 runners, 19%) runs DAMARTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds (7 wins from 11 runners, 64%) runs BLUEGRASS LONGESTTRAVELLER: GREYSTOKE trained by J Frost, Buckfastleigh, 242 miles.

colours no horse

1 JIPCOT (FR) (95) 100-0F3 BF

THIRD RACE 3.05

O S T B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

THE HOWARD FAMILY

1m 7f 171y

age st-lb

5 12-2

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW ShowedfairlyusefulformoverhurdlesinFrance,winningapairofjuvenilesatPau.Belowthatleveloverhurdlesandfencesforcurrent connectionsin2023butreturnsfroma3-monthbreakwithhisstableinverygoodform.RefittedwiththeheadgearheworeinFrance. TFRHHHHI BHA117

2 DAMARTA (FR) (46) 450331 D

6 11-13

Br Ch g Martaline - Viveda (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B G.A.E.C. Campos Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedperformeroverhurdlesfollowingwindsurgery,confirmingpromiseofhisUttoxeterthirdwhenrunningout acomfortablewinneratSouthwell(15.8f)inJanuary 9lbriseisfairenoughgiventhemannerofthatsuccess. TFRHHHII BHA114

3 ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) (68) 164-151 D

Br B g Jet Away - Musical Queen (IRE)

8 11-11

Benjamin Macey (10) J

O Mr Martin Peyton Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Philip Rothwell Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerinIrelandand,after6monthsoff,hemadeasuccessfuldebutforJonjoO’NeillatCarlisle(17.2f)inOctober. FirmlybackontrackwithimpressivesuccessatWetherby2monthslaterandhecandobetterstill.Probablytheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA112

4 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (24) 4220-03

5 11-5

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection Ciaran Gethings J

O Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Coolmore Science Supplements S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatforAidanO’Brien(placedinthe2022Dante).Showedpromiseoverhurdleswhenrunner-upinapairofjuvenilesin March.AshadeunderwhelmingonhishandicapdebutatAscotbutabitmorelikeitwhenthirdoverthisC&D3weeksago TFRHHHII BHA106

5 JACK’S A LEGEND (GB) (96) 0P0/6P-1 D

9 11-3

Br B g Midnight Legend - Dancing Emily (IRE) Nick Scholfield J

O Burnham P & D Ltd Alan Jones, Timberscombe T

B Burnham P & D Ltd Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff10monthsbeforegettingoffthemarkin4-runnerhandicaphurdleatSouthwell(15.8f,heavy)inNovember. Thatwasn’tadeepraceandhe’sneverbeentheeasiesttokeepsound.Engaged2.25NewburySaturday. TFRHHHII BHA104

6 GREYSTOKE (GB) (26) 3/1426-5

6 11-1

Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri Bryony Frost J

O Frost Racing Club

Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountatNewtonAbbotinMay2022andhitthetargetontheFlatlastspring.Sentoffhugeodds butshapedquitenicelystartingoutfornewyardatTauntonlastmonth.Dangerousifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: REWIRED 5 11 6 Luke Scott 6-4 (Dr Richard Newland) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Royal Rhythm (IRE), 3-1 Damarta (FR), 5-1 Jack’s A Legend (GB), 13-2 Jipcot (FR), Bluegrass (IRE), 11-1 Greystoke (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

ROYAL RHYTHM made it 2-3 for Jonjo O’Neill with a bit to spare at Wetherby on Boxing Day, and with his limit for this yard probably not yet reached, he’s fancied to shrug off a 6lb rise. Jipcot has headgear on for the first time since his days in France and he represents a stable in form, with Greystoke another to consider at the foot of the weights.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL RHYTHM (IRE) 2.JIPCOT (FR) 3.GREYSTOKE

THE JOHN BIGG “OXO” HANDICAP CHASE

The feature race on today’s card is the John Bigg “Oxo” Handicap Chase, named after the 1959 Grand National winner.

Oxo, a bay gelding, was bred in Dorset by Mr A C Wyatt and foaled in 1951. His pedigree was more akin to a Flat horse. He was by Bobsleigh out of Patum and was a half-brother to the 1954 Chester Cup winner Peperium. He was also from the same family as the 1958 Derby winner Hard Ridden. He was sold for 400gns as a yearling to Mr Geoffrey Mason, a Norfolk farmer

Being backward and overgrown, he was not trained seriously in his younger days Mason sent him hunting, ridden by his son Peter, who won two point-to-points on him at Cottenham in October 1957 When increasing weight forced the son to give up race-riding, Oxo was sold to Bedfordshire farmer John Bigg at Newmarket’s 1957 Second October Sales for 3,200gns, which was considered a huge price at the time and is equivalent to approximately £81,600 today.

Bigg sent Oxo to Willie Stephenson, who trained at nearby Royston and had won the 1951 Derby with Arctic Prince and the Champion Hurdle three years running with Sir Ken (1952/53/54).

Oxo made an instant impact, winning two novice chases at Nottingham and Kempton early in 1958.

Prior to running in the 1959 Grand National he’d won two races that season, at Lingfield and Kempton in December 1958.

A field of thirty-four lined-up at Aintree on Saturday 21st March, where the ground was described as “good” Oxo was sent off 8/1 second favourite behind 6/1 shot Mr What, who had won the National the previous year He was prominent from Becher’s Brook on the second circuit, staying on strongly under Michael Scudamore, father of Peter, grandfather of Tom and Michael, to deny Wyndburgh, who was ridden for the last mile without irons by champion jockey Tim Brookshaw. John Bigg won £1,000 from a local bookmaker for a £30 stake. He also coupled Oxo in a double with Luton to win the FA Cup and he was crowned leading owner of the 1958/59 season.

Wyndburgh and fourth-placed Tiberetta (dam of 1969 Hennessy Gold Cup winner Spanish Steps) were both finishing in the places for the third consecutive year whilst Mr What was third again in the 1962 Grand National.

Unfortunately, Oxo broke down while being prepared for the 1960 Grand National. He never won another race but returned to Aintree to finish third in the 1960 Becher Chase, beaten less than a length. He was pulled up at Becher’s second time on his only other Grand National run in 1961.

Seven months later, and still at the relatively young age of 10, Oxo ran his last race on Saturday 21 October in the 3m 200yds Ermine Street Handicap Chase here at Huntingdon. He was pulled up

In March 1971, thieves broke into John Bigg’s home at Godmanchester and got away with silverware and three paintings. However, they missed the solid gold Grand National trophy worth £1,500 which was in John’s bedroom where his dog lay asleep We are thrilled that the original Grand National trophy will be presented to the owners of today’s winner

In 1994, John - then aged 92 - was still actively involved in racing and had a half share with Rugeley trainer Reg Hollinshead in the colt Arc Bright which Frankie Dettori rode to success for them at Wolverhampton that January.

Photo by Walter Blake - Personal photograph

THE JOHN BIGG ‘’OXO’’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £27000 Owners Prize Money 1st £10905, 2nd £5451, 3rd £2727, 4th £1364, 5th £680 (PenaltyValue £14258.70)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore

(19 wins from 126 runners, 15%) runs BLACK GERRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore

(5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs BLACK GERRY

WEIGHTWATCHER: PATROCLUS won off a handicap mark of 126, his rating is now down 6lb to 120

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PATROCLUS trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 186 miles.

colours no horse

1 BLACK GERRY (IRE) (23) P11-P5P D

Br B g Westerner - Triptoshan (IRE)

O Mrs M. Devine

B Cathal Ennis

FOURTH RACE 3.40

J O S

T B Br

Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

2m 3f 189y

age st-lb

9 12-0

Mr Freddie Mitchell (5) J

Gary Moore, Horsham T

K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon all 4ofhis startswhen completing last seasonbut has madelittle impact in3 outingsthisterm. Blinkersbackon.

2 LOUNGE LIZARD (GB) (36) 11-3352

TFRHHHII BHA134

7 11-13

Br B g Kayf Tara - Lifestyle Jonathan Burke J

O Arnold, Lukas, Leitao and Wrigley Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B David G. Ford Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedmorestraightforwardthanhadpreviouslybeenthecase(inblinkers)whenlandingsmall-fieldhandicapsatCatterick/Tauntonduring secondhalfoflastterm.Betterformindefeatthisseason,excellentsecondatCheltenham5weeksago Bigshoutdowninclass. TFRHHHHI BHA133

3 XCITATIONS (GB) (17) 513U06 C

9 11-13

Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Alex Edwards J

O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T. Davies & P. Sly

Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedto something like his bestwith a run underhis beltwhen scoring at Sandown in November. Mixedbagsubsequentlybuthismarkhaseasedasaresult.

TFRHHHII BHA133

4 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (37) 4-11254 C 7 11-12

Br B g Ocovango - Talween Tom Bellamy J

O Elite Racing 003

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful hurdlerwho has done even betteroverfencesthis term, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeterand HuntingdoninOctober Somedecenteffortsindefeatsince,doingtoomuchtoosoonatSandownlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA132

5 FLIC OU VOYOU (FR) (36) 151P-60 D

10 11-12

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Hillflower (FR) Danny McMenamin J

O Hogarth Racing

Henry Hogarth, Stillington T

B Mme Celine Sirven-Gualde Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap 12 months ago. However,wellheldall3startssince,leavingPaulNichollspriortolateststart

6 EXIMIA (GB) (147) 1-61615 D

Br Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Marcha Fresca

O Mrs C. S. Wilson

TFRHIIII BHA132

7 11-7

Ned Fox (5) J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B West Stow Stud Ltd Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser in France, successful 4 times in each sphere at up to around 2 1/2m. ChangedhandsforEUR80,000inNovemberandstartsoutforthisyardoffafair-lookingmark.

7 DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) (57) 5115-01 CD

Br B g Jet Away - Bella Minna (IRE)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

TFRHHHHH BHA127

8 11-5

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mrs Patricia A. Byrne PLUMBING WORLD S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerofhandicapchasesatHuntingdonlastseason,includingthisraceoff4lblower.Allthebetterforreturnwhen resumingwinningwaysinfirst-timetonguestrapatWincanton(20.2f,heavy)8weeksagoandshouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA125

8 PATROCLUS (IRE) (685) P/P1342/- D

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - King’sandqueen’s (IRE)

O Walters Plant Hire & Potter Group

8 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Patrick Doyle Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW£150,000purchasewhowas2-4overhurdles.Similarformoverfences,winninghandicap(off6lbhigher)atLeicesterin2021/22.Wellbeateninsimilar eventfinalstartthatseasonandabsentsince(22months) HasleftNickyHenderson.Tonguestraponfor1sttime.Marketshouldguide. TFRHHHII BHA120

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) 7 11 10 Stan Sheppard 9-4 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lounge Lizard (GB), 4-1 Eximia (GB), 9-2 Dibble Decker (IRE), 13-2 Xcitations (GB), 15-2 General Medrano (IRE), 14-1 Black Gerry (IRE), Patroclus (IRE), 66-1 Flic Ou Voyou (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

EXIMIA starts off for Venetia Willams off a temping mark given the useful form she showed in France for previous connections so gets the vote over Lounge Lizard, who arrives on the back of an excellent second in a Premier Handicap at Cheltenham. Last year’s winner Dibble Decker also needs considering.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXIMIA 2.LOUNGE LIZARD 3.DIBBLE DECKER (IRE)

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THE RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7750

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £783, 4th £391, 5th £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): K Bailey

(13 wins from 90 runners, 14%) runs GENERAL HUBBLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Edmunds (7 wins from 11 runners, 64%) runs HILLFINCH LONGESTTRAVELLER: WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 203 miles.

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B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

3m 1f 10y

1 CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (62) 10303

age st-lb

5 12-0

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington T

B Kieran & Cathy Mariga W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his only start in points and has shown some fair form in this sphere, third of 10 in a novice hurdle atExeter(17f,heavy)lasttime.Stepsupsignificantlyintripforhandicapdebut.Veryinterestingrunner

2 NIMBUS BOY (IRE) (26) 00-5144

TFRHHHHH BHA100

6 11-9

Br B g Mount Nelson - Anotherlady (IRE) Ned Fox (5) J

O Ms Kimberlea McConnell Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B Philip Dempsey Solstice S

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedagambledonjustsecondstartforcurrentyardwhenwinning21/2mhandicaphurdleatHereford inJanuarybutonlyarespectablefourthonhis2outingssince.NeedstogetbacktotheHerefordform.

3 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (20) 26-0553

TFRHHHII BHA95

6 11-8

Br B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE) Alex Edwards J

O The Laura Horsfall Racing Club Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownabitinherqualifyingrunsandheropeninghandicapmarklooksfeasible.Couldplayapart.

4 HILLFINCH (GB) (25) 20-5650 CD

TFRHHHII BHA94

7 11-5

Br Ch m Hillstar - Grassfinch Ciaran Gethings J

O BDRSyndicates Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B Mr Peter Robeson Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWWonaC&DhandicaplastMarch.Hasfailedtofirethiswinterbuthermarkhascomedownasaresultandit’s possibleareturntothisvenuewillsparkarevival.Alsowearsafirst-timevisor(replacingcheekpieces).

5 PIPERS CROSS (IRE) (40) 043222 BF

TFRHHHII BHA91

7 10-12

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE) Liam Harrison J

O Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Grove View Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponall3startssincejoiningthisyardandmaywellhavewonifmakinghereffortsoonerwhen beatenonlyaneckina13-runnereventatLeicester(20.5f,heavy)40daysago Shortlistmaterial.

6 GENERAL HUBBLE (IRE) (32) 004-10P

TFRHHHHI BHA84

6 10-11

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Jennifer Eccles David Bass J

O Youneverknow Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T

B K. H. Allisat & H. J. Ames Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawiningreappearanceina23fMarketRasenhandicapinNovemberbutnoteinthesameformin ahurdleandchasesince.Bouncebackneeded.

7 WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE (IRE) (24) 2U3-002

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Medimli (IRE)

O Mr Russell Lane

TFRHHIII BHA83

6 10-8

Miss Ella Herbison (7) J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Philip Rothwell Junction 24 Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form last spring and best effort of this season when second over C&D (heavy) last month. Claimsifhecanbuildonthat.

8 OLIVER’S ISLAND (IRE) (9) 0-05362 D

Br B g Milan - Leading Rank (IRE)

O Hill House Racing Club

B J. R. Weston

TFRHHHII BHA80

12 10-2

Aaron Anderson (5) J

Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who ran one of his better races when second of 4 over 27f at Sedgefield (heavy) last week butthislooksadeeperraceandhe’s4lboutoftheweights.

TFRHHIII BHA70

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: BRAGANZA BAY 6 11 7 Gavin Sheehan 8-1 (Henry Daly) 11 ran Visor worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

GENERAL HUBBLE: Following its run on 31/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Chauffeur Driven (IRE), 3-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), 6-1 Watchoutitscookie (IRE), 7-1 Nimbus Boy (IRE), 12-1 General Hubble (IRE), 14-1 Hillfinch (GB), 16-1 Oliver’s Island (IRE), 18-1 Jalisco Star (IRE)

David Pipe has been among the winners in recent days and 3m point winner CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN appeals as a likely improver now stepping up significantly in trip for his handicap debut. Pipers Cross has made a good start to life with Robbie Llewellyn and looks the obvious danger

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) 2.PIPERS CROSS (IRE) 3.HILLFINCH 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Murphy (23 wins from 118 runners, 19%) runs CARISMATIC SOLDIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Daly (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs EXTRA COVER LONGESTTRAVELLER: EXTRA COVER trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 134 miles.

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SIXTH RACE 4.45

B Br Jockey Owner Sponsor Trainer Breeder Breeding

1m 7f 171y

age st-lb

1 CARISMATIC SOLDIER (IRE) (-) 5 11-5

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Charisma Sean Bowen J

O Mr Aiden Murphy Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms Jill Farrell Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWEUR47,0003-y-o,SoldierofFortunegelding.Half-brothertoOurBab(hurdleswinnerinUSA)andbumper winner/fairhurdlerFiadh.Dam,2mhurdlewinner Interestingnewcomer

2 JAX JUNIOR (GB) (24) 02 5 11-5

TFRHHHHI BHA-

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm Bryony Frost J

O Mrs Cheryl Burton

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mrs C R Burton Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Positively ridden and left debut form well behind when runner-up over this C&D 3 weeks ago Repeatofthatwillseehiminthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (91) 3

5 11-5

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Mighty Acorn Stables Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Michael & Leonard Cave Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWShantougelding.Brothertofair19fhurdlewinnerGiacosa.Dam21/4mhurdlewinnerinFrance.Excellentstartwhenthird of10atFairyhouseinDecember,travellingsmoothly Sincechangedhandsfor£120,000andhe’stheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 EXTRA COVER (GB) (-)

5 10-12

Br B m Jack Hobbs - Rosita Bay Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Hot To Trot Jumping Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd Searls Land S

TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsmare.Half-sistertoverysmarthurdler/smartchaserThymeHillandfairhurdler/fairlyuseful chaserStormingStrumpet.

5 RETETI (GB) (99) 3

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-9

Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri Marc Goldstein J

O Tusk Racing Sheena West, Lewes T

B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixties Icon gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Greystoke. Dam 8.3f winner. Backedatlongoddsandknewhisjobwhenthirdof11overthisC&DinNovember

6 KASHMEER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA-

4 10-2

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Hanzada (USA) Liam Harrison J

O Mr Robbie Llewellyn Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Michael Byrnes & Partner

TIMEFORMVIEW1,000gns3-y-o,HolyRomanEmperorfilly.Half-sisterto1mwinnerDrivingForce.DammaidenonFlat (stayed1m).

7 PHOENICIA BETTER (GB) (33) 0

4 10-2

TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B f Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Comtesse Noire (CAN) Rex Dingle J

O Strictly Fun Racing & Winterbeck Stud. Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T B Winterbeck Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldstartingoutatNewcastle.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: ROGER POL (IRE) 5 11 12 Gavin Sheehan 9-4 (Jamie Snowden) 10 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Ma Shantou (IRE), 9-2 Carismatic Soldier (IRE), Jax Junior (GB), 15-2 Reteti (GB), 14-1 Extra Cover (GB), 25-1 Kashmeer (IRE), 150-1 Phoenicia Better (GB)

Having chased home a pair trained by Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott starting out at Fairyhouse, MA SHANTOU changed hands for £120,000 and a repeat of that form may well suffice here. Jax Junior is a threat on his runner-up effort over C&D, while Carismatic Soldier is a likely-looking newcomer

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MA SHANTOU (IRE) 2.JAXJUNIOR 3.CARISMATIC SOLDIER (IRE) 1ST

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.55 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. RacingTV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race 16 entries at £41. - Closed February26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 23 entries at £37 - Closed February 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE RICHARD HOWARD MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb The Howard family has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £50 - Closed February 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.40 - THE JOHN BIGG ‘’OXO’’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £14258 to the winning horse The second to receive £6561, the third £3280, the fourth £1641 and the fifth £818. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £130 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £130 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race And will present a memento to the winning Owner A cash prize will be presented to the person judged to be responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries at £130 - Closed February 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10905; Second £5451; Third £2727; Fourth £1364; Fifth £680. (PenaltyValue £14258.70)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.15 - THE RACING TV HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4092 to the winning horse The second to receive £1883, the third £941, the fourth £471 and the fifth £234. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 26th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Penalties, after February 24th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race. 16 entries at £37. - Closed February26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £783; Fourth £391; Fifth £195. (PenaltyValue £4092.77)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE RACING TV OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not won more than one race and 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, February 26th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 1st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Racing TV has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a £50 cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURESEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the RaceAdministration Code). 19 entries at £20 - Closed February 26th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

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Friday 12 January Chatteris Fen Raceday

Thursday 25 January Lady Protectress Raceday

Thursday 8 February Logistics Raceday

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Wednesday 13 March Cheltenham Raceday

Sunday 17 March St Paw-tricks Raceday

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