Huntingdon Racecard - Wednesday 12th March by Weatherbys

WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2025

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RACECARD EXPLAINED

NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D

B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)

Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

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

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

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

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

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

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

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

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

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

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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

5. JOCKEYS

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. 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.

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

THE SETH & SID MEMORIAL

Stewards

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found on page 47

Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)

Lyn Williams (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Joseph Chan, Simon Connaway, Ben Ford, Sarah Russell

Starters

Ciaran McKee

Michael Sheridan

Judge

Katie Dowson

Clerk of the Scales

Claudia Marelli

Veterinary Officer

Matthew Tong

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Julie Lingham

Sarah Duncan

Sarah Shreeve

Sam Davis

Medical Officers

Dr Megan Hardman (SRMO)

Dr Nicola Wallace- King (RMO)

Dr Stephen Wroe (RMO)

Nurse

Susan Pateman

Ambulances

East of England Ambulance Service

Physio

Nigel Baker

Betting Ring Manager

Sarah Woodborne

Commentator

Alex Fussey

Veterinary Surgeons

Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic

Chairman

Nick Wright

Committee

Steve Elsom

Mark Myers

Jane Wallace

Marcia Gibbs

Bobby Jackson

General Manager

Daniel Craggs

Clerk of the Course

Andrew Morris

Catering Manager

Allan Porter

Head Groundsman

Chris Sykes

Farrier

Stephen Wright

Safeguarding Lead

Daniel Craggs

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Sharon Hodgins

Raceday Photographer

Francesca Altoft

Horse Ambulance

Julian Roberts

Recovery Vehicle

Newmarket Estates Team

AFO

Sue Carlisle

BRIAN FOX

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4770, 2nd £2384, 3rd £1193, 4th £596, 5th £298, 6th £149. (PenaltyValue £6243.60)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (16 wins from 93 runners, 17%) runs RULER LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs TARA ITI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LET HIM B trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

1 CLINTON LANE (GB) (20) P13F04 D 7 12-0

Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Midnight Seranade (IRE)

O Mr T. J. C. Seegar

B Whitegate Stud

Theo Gillard J

Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEWHaswonacoupleofracesinmaiden/novicecompanybutyettolooklikewinningahandicap Hismarkis fallingallthewhileagain,though.

2 ADDOSH (GB) (10) 245350 CD 7 12-0

Br B m The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm

O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner

B Wild Storm Syndicate

Craig Nichol J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner back in 2022. Mixed record this year but this looks her optimum conditions and another changeofscenerymayhelp

3 LIBOR LAD (GB) (54) 00-2PPU 7 11-12

Br B g Passing Glance - Sonic Weld

O Wingate Associates Limited

B Mr John Benﬁeld

98(-2)

Tom Bellamy J

David Dennis, Banbury T

DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof21/2mhandicaphurdlesinthemudatUttoxeterandDoncasterlastwinter.Backoverhurdles afterfailingtobuildonapromisingstartoverfencesandnotdismissedwithtonguetiebackon. TFRHHHII BHA96

4 WILD NEPHIN (GB) (16) 1364P5 BF 6 11-11

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Twinset And Pearls

Conor Ring J

O K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Goldford Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldin3quickoutingsonthelevellastmonthbutthispointwinnerhadpreviouslyshownafairbitoverhurdles,albeitabig gambleonhimwentastrayatChepstow Interestingtoseeifthesupportcomesagaindownintripandﬁttedwithtonguetie. TFRHHHHI BHA95

5 RULER LEGEND (IRE) (121) 00100-0 CD 6 11-11

Br B g Camelot - Avenue Dargent (FR)

Nick Scholﬁeld J

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

B Cocheteux-Tierno Roberto Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t get home over20fat Carlislewhen last seen inthe autumn but landed a gamble on handicap debutinthislastyearandbigruncouldbeforthcomingagainbackfroma4-monthbreak. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 LET HIM B (IRE) (27) 000005 5 11-9

Br Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Mary B (IRE)

Richie McLernon J

O Charles Byrnes Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

B Charles Byrnes

TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerwhoshowedabitmoreatClonmel(2m)4weeksago.Interestingifthemarket speaksinfavourofthisIrishraiderafterthat. TFRHHHHH BHA93

7 NOW THEN WENDY (GB) (131) 006//-P56 8 11-4

Br Bl m Mukhadram - Dusting (IRE)

Ben Poste J

O Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Bratton T

B Dusting Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerontheFlatforHughieMorrison.Hasshapedbetterthantheresultsinmaidenhurdlessofar, thoughagainfailedtoseeherraceoutatUttoxeter(2m)inNovember Makeshandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA88

8 TARA ITI (GB) (7) 222323 D BF 7 11-4

Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty Henry Brooke J

O Deva Racing CC James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnalosingrunbuthadbeeningoodforminthisspherefortheMooreyard.Wellheldonthelevelfornew yardlastweekbutcouldfarebetterinre-ﬁttedheadgearnow.

TFRHHHII BHA88

MORNING DEW (FR) (15) 000/235//- 9 10-10

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Rosee Matinale (FR)

O G Dunphy, Mrs R Field & Mr S Holden

B S.A.R.L. Chartier

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestrunoverhurdlescameinNovember2021whentrainedbyPeterNivenbutresumesinthissphereonapotentially handymarkforcurrentconnections,particularlyinlightofhissolidformontheFlat.Meritsseriousconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA80

10 GUARANTEE

(GB) (23) P004P0 5 10-2

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T

B Littleton Stud Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswithlittleformoverhurdlesandfacesanuphilltaskfrom7lboutofthehandicap TFRHIIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: RULER LEGEND (IRE) 5 11 6 Richie McLernon 11-10 (Jonjo O’Neill) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Visor worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 8, 10

Stewards Note: CLINTON LANE: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

ADDOSH: Following its run on 2/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. WILD NEPHIN: Following its run on 24/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wild Nephin (GB), 9-2 Early Morning Dew (FR), 5-1 Tara Iti (GB), 11-2 Let Him B (IRE), 6-1 Ruler Legend (IRE), 12-1 Addosh (GB), 28-1 Libor Lad (GB), 33-1 Clinton Lane (GB), Now Then Wendy (GB), 150-1 No Guarantee (GB)

Quite a few of these are interesting, particularly Irish runner LET HIM B who took a step back in the right direction from out of the blue at Clonmel and could have a bigger effort in him. It’ll probably be signiﬁcant if the betting speaks in his favour and he gets the vote Wild Nephin, Early Morning Dew and last year’s winner Ruler Legend complete the shortlist.

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In memory of BARRY

GIRLING

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4770, 2nd £2384, 3rd £1193, 4th £596, 5th £298, 6th £149. (PenaltyValue £6243.60)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25):

N Twiston-Davies (13 wins from 74 runners, 18%) runs SUPASUNRISE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs E Fenton (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs KIT’S COTY

LONGESTTRAVELLER: FAIRLAWN FLYER trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 276 miles.

BRIAN FOX

1 KIT’S COTY (IRE) (47) P-33650 7 12-0

Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Great Jane (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Owners Group 120 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAfair22fwinneroverhurdlesbutheisnotprogressingoverfences,onlyeighthof11inhandicapchaseat Doncaster(24f,goodtosoft)47daysago Tonguestrapon1sttime.Moreisrequired.

2 FAIRLAWN FLYER (GB) (8) P-40401 D 9 12-0

Br B g Dr Massini (IRE) - She’s Our Native (IRE)

Shane Fenelon (5) J

O Mr Ross Williams Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Miss E. Nicholas & R. Williams Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedsupportandcapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenscoringingoodstyleinconditionaljockeys’handicap atMarketRasen(27.6f,good)8daysago Escapesapenaltyforthatandwilltakeplentyofstopping. TFRHHHHH BHA98(+6)

3 DARK MIX (GB) (15) 6-5P4P2

6 11-12

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J

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

Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhotookastepforwardwhensecondof5inhandicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f,heavy)15 daysago Meritsconsiderationnudgedup1lbwithrelativelyfewmilesstillontheclock. TFRHHHHI BHA96

4 BROTHER BORIS (GB) (48) 4-6052P 6 11-11

Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR)

Tom Cannon J

O Elb Bloodstock Ltd and Mr R. L. Banks Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble GB Helicopters S TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtogethomeinthemudwhenpulledupinhandicapchaseoverC&D48daysago,falteringendof backstraight.Hassincehadawindopandnotruledoutundertheselesstestingconditions. TFRHHHII BHA95

5 ALDSWORTH (GB) (129) 30/F2P-0 7 11-8

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Handmaid

O On The Gallops - Aldsworth

Liam Harrison J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B The Burling Family Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerbutheshapedbetterthanthedistancebeateninﬁrst-timeblinkersafter11monthsoff over25fhereinNovember Notdiscountednowswitchedtochasing.

6 KAPAMAZOV (GB) (23) 506634 8 11-2

HHHII BHA92

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli Ben Poste J

O Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd

James Evans, Kinnersley T

B M. J. Tuckey Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswinlessbuthecomeshereingoodform,fourthof10inhandicapchaseatSouthwell(24.3f,soft) 23daysago Oughttobeintheshake-upoffaneasingmark.

7 MYSTIC MAN (IRE) (12) 40P505 D 8 10-13

HHHHI BHA86

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE) Conor Ring J

O Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Peter and Maria Byrne TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful4timesoverfencesin2023butfoldedseveraltimesforHarryDerhamlastyearandhe’syetto scalearevivalforhispresentyardfromhisslidingmark.

8 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (34) 253065 C 9 10-13

Br B g Mores Wells - Soﬁa Aurora (USA) Finn Lambert (3) J

O Jump For Fun Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhowastonguetiedwhenarespectableﬁfthof12inhandicapchasehere(19.9f,goodto soft)34daysago It’snow13runssincehislastwinin2023,however.

BHA83

9 BOYS

OF WEXFORD (GB) (28) 22-P136 BF 8 10-12

Br B g Millenary - Floradorado

James Davies J

O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T

B T. C. Dawson

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Fontwell in November but off 9 weeks before a below-par sixth of 11 in Herefordhandicapchase(20.9f,goodtosoft)fourweeksago Sorttogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA82

10

BRING THE ACTION (IRE) (34) 61-P05P D 9 10-12

Br B g Jet Away - Lady Fireﬂy (IRE)

Lorcan Murtagh J

O Rise Of Dawn Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B M. O’Gorman & J. Dobbs

Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadwindop/blinkeredwhenscoringatHerefordlastspringAprilbutit’sbeenalldownhillsinceandit’s easyenoughtolookelsewhere.

11

SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (53) 211362 10 10-10

Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR)

Taylor Fisher J

O Mr K Johns & Joe Tickle Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T

B Mme Henri Devin

TIMEFORMVIEWAdualchasewinneraround3mthisseasonandgotbackontrackwhensecondof14inhandicapchase atTaunton(23f,goodtosoft)53daysago Unreliabletypeoverallthough.

12 RAINDANCE QUEEN

(IRE) (109) 0-P000P 8 10-2

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE)

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Debestracing William de Best-Turner, Lambourn T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsbetweentheﬂagsearlyin2022buthasshownlittleoverhurdlesandwell-beatensent chasinglast3starts.Hardtomakeacasefor.

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: GALWAY MAHLER (IRE) 7 11 5 Ben Jones 10-3 (Karen Jewell) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 1, 5. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Fairlawn Flyer (GB), 5-1 Dark Mix (GB), 9-1 Kapamazov (GB), 11-1 Boys of Wexford (GB), 12-1 Supasunrise (IRE), School For Scandal (FR), 16-1 Kit’s Coty (IRE), 20-1 Brother Boris (GB), 25-1 Bring The Action (IRE), 28-1 Aldsworth (GB), 40-1 Mystic Man (IRE), Raindance Queen (IRE)

FAIRLAWN FLYER took full advantage of a reduced mark when returning to winning ways at Market Rasen last week and is impossible to oppose given he escapes a penalty for that conditional jockeys’ success. Low-mileage Dark Mix appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of in-form maiden Kapamazov and course scorer Supasunrise.

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BRIAN FOX

THE TURNERS NOVICES’HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)

(Registered as The BARING BINGHAM NOVICES’HURDLE RACE) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £150000 Owners Prize Money 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 FINAL DEMAND (IRE) (39) 1-11 D

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Zuzka (IRE)

6 11-7

P. Townend J

O Bryan Drew/Prof. Caroline Tisdall W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Kenneth Parkhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole outing in points and looks a hugely exciting novice hurdler having won both starts in impressive fashion, including Grade1atLeopardstown(22.2f,goodtosoft)lasttime.Top-classprospectwho’sopentooodlesmoreimprovement TFRHHHHH BHA154

2 FORTY COATS (IRE) (53) 11-222 BF

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Regal Obligation

O C. Jones

B Sean Wickham

6 11-7

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinhissolebumperandfairlyusefulformwhenrunner-upall3startsinmaidenhurdles,includingwhengoingdown narrowlyin4-runnereventatNavan(20f)onmostrecentouting.Veryhardtomakeacaseforatthislevel,though. TFRHHIII BHA131

3 KAID D’AUTHIE

(FR) (38) 5/-F14

Br Br g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Kadifette (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Yann Rougegrez & Mr Pierre Rougegrez

5 11-7

Brian Hayes J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained compensation for his Navan mishap (fell ﬁfth) when winning a Punchestown maiden (19.8f) under a hands-and-heels ride in December Stillinneedoftheexperiencehikedinclasswhenonlyﬁfthof10therelasttimeandremainswithpotentialupintrip. TFRHHHII BHA138

4 KAPPA JY PYKE (FR) (59) 1-21

Br B g Masked Marvel - Callie Tueuse (FR)

O Stennett & Varmen Partnership

B Mr Eric Becq

5 11-7

Sean O’Keeffe J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchbumperwinnerforD.Sataliawhoconﬁrmedthepromiseofhishurdling/stabledebutwhenwinning21-runnermaidenatPunchestown (16.9f)inJanuary,aroundalengthupwhenleftclearlast Hasalotmoreonhisplatenow,butopentofurtherimprovement TFRHHIII BHA-

5 KEL HISTOIRE (FR) (59) 1-12

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Drole d’Histoire (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Karine Perreau & Louis Colson

5 11-7

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsoleoutinginbumpersforAlainCouetilandmadeasmoothtransitiontohurdlingwhenrunningoutaneasywinnerofaCorkmaiden (16.2f)13monthslater ShapedwellindefeatinGrade2MoscowFlyeratPunchestownsubsequentlyandopentofurtherimprovement TFRHHHII BHA-

6 KISS

WILL

(FR) (55) 2-1

Br B or Ro g Tunis (POL) - Vita Will (FR)

O H. O. S. Syndicate

B S.A.S. Elevage Michel Rivaillon

5 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in bumpers in France for Francois Nicolle and created a huge impression starting out for powerful connections whenmakingallin13-runnermaidenatFairyhouse(16.2f)16monthson.Thisisabigstepupbutlookssuretogoontobetterthings. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 POTTERS CHARM (IRE) (46) 1-11112 CD BF 6 11-7

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O El Rincon Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mr Gerard P. Flynn Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWonsoleoutinginbumpersandﬁrst4startsoverhurdles,includingGrade1FormbyNovices’HurdleatAintree(17f,soft)inDecember Possiblyfoundﬁfthrun in4monthsonetoomanywhennomatchforreopposingSixmilebridgeonmostrecentoutingandbetterjudgedonpreviousform.Tonguetied. TFRHHHII BHA145

8 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (46) 10-2111 C D 6 11-7

Br B g Aﬃnisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE)

Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Miss Barbara Hanna BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000buyafterﬁnishingrunner-upcompletedstartinIrishpointsandlookedaboveaverageinbumpers.Failedtojustifyfavouritismon2mStratford hurdledebutbuthaswonall3startssince,showingmarkedimprovementinGrade2here(20.2f)lastmonth.Likelytogoonimproving. TFRHHHII BHA142

9 SUPERSUNDAE (FR) (39) 0/2/0-12P D 6 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Distinctive Look (IRE)

O Roaringwater Syndicate

B L. Commeau, V. Collette & L. Lucquet

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedasimpletaskbackdownfromGrade1companyatBallinrobeinMayandranwellwhen8lengthssecondof8toTheYellowClayinLawlor’sofNaas Novices’HurdleatNaas(20f,heavy)8monthson.However,waspulledupinGrade1wonbyFinalDemandonmostrecentouting.Hardtofancy TFRHHIII BHA143

THE NEW LION (GB) (74) 1-111 D

Br B g Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

6 11-7

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEWBredtostaywellbutshowednoshortageofspeedwhenwinningaMarketRasenbumperondebutinAprilandhasgonefromstrengthtostrengthover hurdles,maintaininghisunbeatenrecordwithamoststrikingsuccessinGrade1ChallowatNewburyonmostrecentouting.Top-classprospect TFRHHHHI BHA147

11 THE YELLOW CLAY (IRE) (66) 6-21111

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Winning Indian (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B Noel & Valerie Moran

6 11-7

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartinbumpersandhasalreadyreachedasimilarleveloverhurdles,completing4-timerinGrade1Lawlor’sofNaasNovices’Hurdle (20f,heavy)inJanuary Thatperformanceissupportedbythetimeﬁgureandhe’sopentoevenmoreimprovement TFRHHHHI BHA149

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2024: BALLYBURN (IRE) 6 11 7 P Townend 1-2 (W P Mullins) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Final Demand (IRE), 9-4 The New Lion (GB), 6-1 The Yellow Clay (IRE), 14-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), 16-1 Potters Charm (IRE), 22-1 Kiss Will (FR), 25-1 Kaid d’Authie (FR), 28-1 Kel Histoire (FR), 40-1 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR), 66-1 Supersundae (FR), 100-1 Forty Coats (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A thrilling renewal of this Grade 1 featuring 6 for Mullins and a clash between the potentially top-class pair FINAL DEMAND and The New Lion. The latter was bought by JP McManus for an undisclosed sum after a most striking success in the Challow at Newbury, but it was a performance more about style than substance, whereas the former’s wide-margin win at Leopardstown is very much supported by the timeﬁgure, which sways the vote in his favour The Yellow Clay is also worthy of plenty of respect

VISIT HUNTINGDON FOR YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 140 runners, 25%) runs ABSOLUTELY DOYEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs MAXIMUM OFFERS LONGESTTRAVELLER: BRINDLEY trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 179 miles.

1 ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) (23) 34-F224 5 11-6

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Duffys Present (IRE)

Jack Hogan (3) J

O Ian Moore Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Kathleen Duff BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenpointerwhoshowedpromisewhensecondof14innovicehurdleatKempton(16f,soft)onhisNHdebutinFebruaryandrantoasimilarlevelwhen fourthof12atSouthwell(15.8f)10dayslater.Shapeslikeonewhowillbebetteroverfurtherinduecoursebutstillhastoentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA113

BONGO MAN

(GB) (326) 6- 5 11-6

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Miss Tongabezi

Kevin Brogan J

O The JGF Racing Club Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Paul Webber Racing & Overbury Stallions Fairfax & Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtoneedtimeanddistanceandshapedinkindinaBangorbumper10monthsago

TFRHHIII BHA-

3 KINGLY FIGHTER (GER) (84) 0-P 5 11-6

Br Br g Lord of England (GER) - Konigin (GER)

O Mrs Rachel Brodie & Mr John Brodie

Tom Bellamy J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Gestut Auenquelle Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWNopromisein2novicehurdles(leftBenPaulingafterdebut).Hashadabreathingoperationsince. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 LITTLE PETER (GB) (74) 63/10- D 7 11-6

Br B g Mukhadram - Sweet Child O’Mine

Jack Quinlan J

O Mr John Berry John Berry, Newmarket T

B EERC

TIMEFORMVIEWGamewinnerofaWorcesterbumperinSeptember2023andshapedasifinneedoftheexperienceswitchedtohurdling 8weeksonatDoncasterAwinnerontheFlatsinceandlookedbackinformatSouthwellonmostrecentouting. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MAXIMUM OFFERS (IRE) (22) 2-36

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE)

6 11-6

Gavin Sheehan J

O L H & A Snowden & Late Sir Chips Keswick Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Knocktartan House Stud BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWGetawaygelding.Runner-uponlyoutinginIrishpoints(Nov2023)andsolidstartunderRuleswhenthird inaCarlislebumper(17f,soft)inDecember ProvedverygreensenthurdlingatTaunton11weekson. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 MY MATE MIKE (IRE) (98)

Br B g Camacho - Forgotten Wish (IRE)

5 11-6

Charlie Price (3) J

O Mr Dean Ivory J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Swordlestown Little Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlat(stays7f),wontwicein2024,wellbelowformﬁnalstart.HasleftDeanIvoryand staminaforhurdlingnotguaranteed. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 NOT SO SOBERS (GB) (20) 2-1424

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler

6 11-6

Richie McLernon J

O The PPP Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B The Dennis Family & Partners Pragnell S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwasbetterthantheresultwhenfourthof12inmaidenhurdleatthisC&D (goodtosoft)20daysago,latemistakes.Tonguestrapon1sttimeandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHH BHA112

8 SLEEPING LATE (GB) (47) 4 7 11-6

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wistow Paul O’Brien J

O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwithsomeencouragementwhenfourthof8innovicehurdle(50/1)atDoncaster(16.6f,goodto soft)ondebut47daysago,runningonafternoviceyjumping.Entitledtodobetter TFRHHHII BHA-

9 BRINDLEY (IRE) (195)

4 10-10

Br B g Calyx - Shanghai Rose Henry Brooke J

O MPS Racing Ltd&Fire Protection Warehouse Patrick Neville, Leyburn T

B Sir Robert Ogden

TIMEFORMVIEWFirmaidenonFlat(stays1m),wellbelowforminhandicapsﬁnal2startsin2024 SoldfromJackChannon foronly1,000gnsinSeptember.Probablybestwatched.

10 SLEMISH (IRE) (20) 500

Br Gr g Jet Away - Faraude (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-10

Micheal Nolan J

O Landmark Syndicate Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Tommy James Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDowntheﬁeldsoleoutinginbumpersandwellheldinapairofmaidenhurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 SWORDSTICK (IRE) (220)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Miss Margarita

4 10-10

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O More Turf Racing Jake Coulson, Heaton T

B Grange & Manister House Studs Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFairperformeronFlat(stays12.5f),wonmaidenin2024,belowforminhandicapsﬁnal2starts.Hasleft HugoPalmeraheadofhurdledebut. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: MOUNT GALLION (IRE) 6 11 3 Tom Midgley 11-1 (Mark Walford) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Hood worn by No 3, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 9.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:

MAXIMUM OFFERS: Following its run on 18/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

NOT SO SOBERS: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Not So Sobers (GB), 10-3 Absolutely Doyen (IRE), 13-2 Maximum Offers (IRE), 11-1 Sleeping Late (GB), 16-1 Little Peter (GB), 22-1 Swordstick (IRE), 33-1 My Mate Mike (IRE), 40-1 Bongo Man (GB), Brindley (IRE), 100-1 Kingly Fighter (GER), 250-1 Slemish (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

NOT SO SOBERS looked second best until late mistakes did for him over C&D on his most recent outing and a race of this nature is surely within his compass on that evidence. Absolutely Doyen rates the main threat ahead of Maximum Offers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NOT SO SOBERS 2.ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) 3.MAXIMUM OFFERS (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE RACE RESULTS

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CHELTENHAM 2.00 3m 110y

THE BROWN ADVISORY NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)

(Registered as The BROADWAY NOVICES’CHASE) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £200000 Owners Prize Money 1st £86080, 2nd £35480, 3rd £17740, 4th £8880, 5th £4440, 6th £2220, 7th £1100. (Penalty Value £112540)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BALLYBURN (IRE) (38) 11-1121 C D 7 11-7

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Old Moon (IRE) P. Townend J

O R.A.Bartlett/David Manasseh W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLeadingnovicehurdlerof2023/24,thesecondofhis3Grade1victoriescomingattheFestival12monthsago.NomatchforSirGinoonsecondchase tryatKemptonbutsuitedbyreturntofurtherwhenwinningLeopardstownGr1(21.5f)38daysago.Stepupto3mcanunlockfurtherprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA160

2 BETTER DAYS AHEAD (IRE) (31) 21-3121 C D

Br B g Milan - Bonnie And Bright (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B T. J. Nagle

7 11-7

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLastseason’sMartinPipewinnerwhomadeit2winsfrom3chasestartswhenjustholdingonfromstablemateStellarStoryinGrade 2TenUpNovices’ChaseatNavan(23.8f)31daysago.Thisdemandsmorebuthe’salikeablesortandrespected. TFRHHHII BHA152

3 DANCING CITY (FR) (45) 131-111 D

Br Ch g Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (FR)

8 11-7

Danny Mullins J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. Moutel, L. Moutel & V. Moutel

TIMEFORMVIEWLeadingstayingnovicehurdler(3-timeGrade1winner)lastseason.PickedupwhereheleftoffwhenlandingPunchestownmaidenchase (23.3f)inDecemberandfollowedupinNaasGrade3withtheminimumoffussamonthlater Wellworthhisplaceinthiscompany TFRHHHHI BHA152

4 GORGEOUS TOM (IRE) (101) 101F14

Br B g Champs Elysees - Cappa Or (IRE)

O Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

B Thomas O’Connor

7 11-7

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Positiveproﬁleoverhurdlesandprogressiveoverfences,hissecondsuccesscominginaCorkGrade3(20f)inNovember Notedﬁnishingtovery goodeffectwhenclose-upfourthintheDrinmoreatFairyhouse(20f)inDecemberandstepupto3mmayseehiminanevenbetterlight TFRHHHII BHA149

5 LECKY WATSON (IRE) (59) 235-511

Br Ch g Valirann (FR) - Anno Whyte (IRE)

7 11-7

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Slaneyville Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ronnie O’Neill

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed at Grade 1 level over hurdles and made perfect start over fences this winter, taking rise in class in his stride when making it 2-2 in PunchestownGrade3(19.4f,heavy)2monthsago.Stepsbackupintriphereandunlikelywe’veseenbestofhimyetinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA152

6 QUAI DE BOURBON (FR) (48) 1131-31

Br B g Ivanhowe (GER) - Liberalis (FR)

6 11-7

Mr P. W. Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Yannick Fouin & Dr Jacques Beres

TIMEFORMVIEWWonall3startsasanovicehurdlereithersideofanexcellentthirdbehindBetterDaysAheadinlastseason’sMartinPipe.Takenwelltochasing,building onhisreappearanceeffortwhenlanding14-runnerGowranmaiden(20f)7weeksago.Likelytoprogressfurtherfacedwiththisstiffertest TFRHHHII BHA150

7 STELLAR

STORY

(IRE) (31) 41-4142 CD

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bally Bolshoi (IRE)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe

8 11-7

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwholandedlastseason’sAlbertBartlettandsimilarformoverfences,besteffortyetwhennecksecondbehindBetterDays AheadinGrade2atNavan31daysago,justfailing.Facthe’spronetomistakesisaconcernbutpossibilitiesnevertheless. TFRHHHHI BHA151

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

2024: FACT TO FILE (FR) 7 11 7 Mark Walsh 8-13 (W P Mullins) 6 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Ballyburn (IRE), 9-2 Dancing City (FR), 13-2 Better Days Ahead (IRE), 12-1 Gorgeous Tom (IRE), Stellar Story (IRE), 14-1 Lecky Watson (IRE), 18-1 Quai de Bourbon (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Last season’s leading novice hurdler, BALLYBURN has done little to alter the fact he’s a top prospect in this sphere, impressing with his strength at the ﬁnish when successful in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown (21.5f) 38 days ago. It’s feasible to think the step up to 3m can see him in an even better light and he makes plenty of appeal. Stellar Story, who landed last year’s Albert Bartlett, appeals at longer odds provided he keeps the errors at bay. Dancing City is another to note.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALLYBURN (IRE) 2.STELLAR STORY (IRE) 3.DANCING CITY (FR)

Thenextraceisinmemoryof SETH & SID

5)

for fouryrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £9250

Owners Prize Money 1st £3860, 2nd £1930, 3rd £965, 4th £483. (PenaltyValue £5037.54)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 140 runners, 25%) runs MISTRAL BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs OUR PINK LADY

WEIGHTWATCHER: OUR PINK LADY won off a handicap mark of 95, her rating is now down 6lb to 89 LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAKE’S AVENTURINE trained by H Dickin, Midford, 145 miles.

THE SETH & SID MEMORIAL

1 PLANTAROMA (FR) (33) 62-2243 5 12-0

Br B m Planteur (IRE) - Aroma Bella (FR) Ben Poste J

O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumpersandmatchedthatlevelwhenmakingtheframeﬁrst3startsoverhurdles.Intonguestrap(nowdiscarded),toofree whenwell-beatenthirdinmares’handicapatKempton(16f,soft)lasttime,butshecouldbouncebackhavinghadawindop TFRHHHHI

2

IMPERIALJADE

(IRE)

(21) 00-3301 6 11-11

Br B m Harzand (IRE) - Maggi Rocks (IRE) David Bass J

O Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Mr A. N. Seymour Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonﬁrst2runsbackfromwindsurgeryand,backunderlesstestingconditionswithDavidBasstakingtheride,showed improvedformwhenmakingallinhandicapatDoncaster(19.4f,good)3weeksago Canmakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHH BHA102

3 EBSELYSEES (GB) (41) 4-0166 CD 6 11-10

Br B m Champs Elysees - Ebatana (IRE) James Davies J

O BDRSyndicates Noel Williams, Blewbury T

B R. W. Russell Noel Williams Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseonﬁrstof2outingsinbumpersandmadeasuccessfulhurdlingdebutinmares’noviceatthisC&D(good)inNovember.Found thingstougherunderapenaltylast2starts,butshecouldfarebetternowhandicappingbackatthisvenuewithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA101

4 MISTRAL BLUE (GB) (89) 2160-3P

7 11-9

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Mistral Reine Connor Brace J

O Make Mine A Double Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Sara Dennis & Dominic & Sarah Reilly BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartoverhurdlesinmares’noviceatDoncaster(19.4f,good)lastseasonbutthatremainsastandouteffort, offeringlittleonreturnwhenpulledupatthesamecourse(24.4f,goodtosoft)inDecember Cheekpiecesnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA100

5 MAKE SUNSHINE (IRE)

(111) 64P-420 6 11-4

Br B m Make Believe - Sahara Sunshine

Freddie Mitchell (5) J

O RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate RS Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanpreviouslyoverhurdleswhenrunner-upinmaidenatNaas(18.9f,goodtosoft)inNovember,butnotinthesame forminhandicapatThurles(20.2f,good)lasttime.WatchformarketcluesasshemakesﬁrstrunsinceleavingJamesM.Barrett. TFRHHHII BHA95

6 OUR PINK LADY (IRE)

(23) 4-50P53 D

Br B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE)

O Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert

7 10-12

Henry Brooke J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Marian Slattery & John O’Connor TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerof20.4fhandicapsatSouthwell(bothonheavy)ayearagoandhintedatarevivalwhenthirdatthesame course(24.3f,soft)23daysago,seemingstretchedbythelongertrip Onadangerousmarkifbuildingonlatesteffort. TFRHHHII BHA89

7 LAKE’S AVENTURINE (FR) (112) 45-000

Br B m Vif Monsieur (GER) - Pharita’s Lake (FR)

6 10-3

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Earl Detouillon Raphael & Frederique Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonﬁrstof2startsinbumpersbutlittleimpactinmaidenhurdles,well-beateneleventhof14atFfosLas (15.8f,heavy)onlatestoutinginNovember Majorimprovementrequiredasshegoesupintripforhandicapdebut. TFRHHIII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: POLITACUS (IRE) 6 11 10 Liam Harrison 4-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Imperial Jade (IRE), 5-2 Plantaroma (FR), 8-1 Ebselysees (GB), 11-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 12-1 Make Sunshine (IRE), 16-1 Mistral Blue (GB), 28-1 Lake’s Aventurine (FR)

IMPERIAL JADE got back on the up when recording a ﬁrst handicap success at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, jumping accurately and making all, so she is taken to score again with conditions to suit. She can get the better of Plantaroma, who is worth another chance having had a breathing operation since last time, with Ebselysees the pick of the remainder

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IMPERIALJADE (IRE) 2.PLANTAROMA (FR) 3.EBSELYSEES

CHELTENHAM 2.40 2m 5f

THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £110000

Owners Prize Money 1st £47344, 2nd £19514, 3rd £9757, 4th £4884, 5th £2442, 6th £1221, 7th £605, 8th £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st- lb

1 MAXXUM (IRE) (31) P04461 8 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Anshan Bay (IRE)

O Mr P. Rabbitt

B Mr P. Rabbitte

Carl Millar (5) J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWRightathomeinbig-ﬁeldhandicaphurdlesandwastednotimegettingbackontracktorecordaﬁrstsuccessingradedcompanyatNavan overthistriplastmonth.Goodrecordunderthisyoungconditionalandpartofastronghandfortopyard.Onetoconsider

2 BALLYADAM (IRE) (71) 13320-1

Br B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE)

O Cheveley Park Stud

B P. Connell

BHA153

10 11-12

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

Cheveley Park Stud Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordattheFestival,secondinthisracelastseason,whilehedidn’tneedtobeathisbesttowinfortheﬁrsttimeoverhurdles inmorethan4yearsonhiscomebackatPunchestownonNewYear’sEve.Clearlyputawayforthisandabigrunislikely TFRHHHII BHA151

3 EAGLE FANG (IRE) (81) 10-1230

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Scatina (IRE)

5 11-8

Oakley Brown (5) J

O Mr William Durkan William Durkan, Ireland T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWSmartwinninghurdlerwhotookaPunchestownnoviceunderthisriderinMayandhasn’tbeendisgracedsince,fadingintheLong WalkwhenlastseeninDecember.WellheldwhengambledonintheFredWinterlastyearbutcouldfarebetternow. TFRHHHII BHA147

4 SANDOR CLEGANE

(IRE) (48)

Br B g Fame And Glory - Betty Roe (IRE)

24-4244

8 11-8

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Softco Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedaﬁnenovicehurdlecampaignin2022/23,ﬁnishingthirdintheAlbertBartlett,andbackontrackoverthesmallerobstaclesthis termwithouttotallyconvincingwithhisattitude.Makeshandicapdebutnowandthisscenarioshouldsuit Wouldn’truleout TFRHHHII BHA147

5 COLONEL MUSTARD (FR)

Br Ch g Makﬁ - Waldblume (GER)

O Mrs A.Frost/P.G. Davies/R.H. Fowler

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

(92) 25-3232 BF 10 11-7

Tiernan Power Roche (5) J

Mrs Lorna Fowler, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartbutonalonglosingrun.Doestendtogowellinbigﬁeldsthough,oneofhisbesteffortscomingwhenthirdintheCountyhere in2022off140.Probablyvulnerabletoyoungerlegsnowbutwouldn’truleoutagoodshowingunderexcellentconditional. TFRHHHII BHA146

6 JIMMY

SEUIL

(FR) (313) 2/2124-5

Br B g Galiway - Tulipe du Seuil (FR)

6 11-7

Danny Mullins J

O Mr Edward J. Ware W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mme Catherine Boudot

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed short odds in a Clonmel maiden hurdle last season before ﬁnishing 13 lengths second behind Ballyburn in the Baring Bingham here. Seenjusttwiceafter,ﬁnishingwellheld,butarrivesfreshforhandicapdebutandthismighthavebeentheplanallalong.Onetonote. TFRHHHII BHA146

7 SA FUREUR (IRE) (73) 124-210 D BF

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ma Furie (FR)

O Bective Stud

B The Hon Mrs V. M. A. Tower

8 11-6

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Well handicapped on his very smart chase form (fourth in last season’s Grand Annual and also took valuable Navan contest in December). DisappointingwhenwellbackedinLeopardstownhandicapwonbyAlGasparobackhurdlingatLeopardstownatChristmas,though. TFRHHHII BHA145

8 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (25) 513024 D

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE)

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate

B Mr Harry Browne

11 11-6

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW Aregularatthismeeting,fourthinthe2021Stayers’forNoelMeade,althoughhe’sﬁnishedwellheldinthisthelast2 years. Couple of respectable runs over inadequate trips the last twice and should be closer to his best now TFRHHHII BHA145

9 AL GASPARO (FR) (73) 153101

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Brune Virginia (FR)

O Swords Bloodstock Ltd & D. Fagan

B Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron

6 11-5

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Big improver in just his second seasonhurdling, making all and jumping well when landing listed Leopardstown handicap from a numberoftoday’srivalsinDecember.Won’tbeabletodominateinquitethesamefashionherebuthe’shardtodismiss. TFRHHHII BHA144

10 STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT

(IRE) (48) 2-P2650 7 11-4

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ned’s Joy (IRE)

Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr D. Laverty & Mr A. Kingham

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlewinnerwhowasheldinsecondbyBrighterdaysaheadinGrade1atAintreelastseasonandbackontrackinthisspherewhenﬁfth in3mLeopardstownhandicapatChristmas.SourdisplayatHuntingdonsincethough,jumping/travellingpoorly,andblinkersgoonnow TFRHHHII BHA143

IMPOSE

TOI (FR) (102) 2/1123-1 C D 7 11-2

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWWenttherightwayinabriefspelllastseason,his2victoriesincludingoneatthisvenue,andpickedupwhereheleftoffreturningfroman11-monthabsence whenscoringatNewburyinNovember Goodrecordfreshandwithcheekpiecesoncangowellforyardthatwonitin2019and2020. TFRHHHHI BHA141

12 BECKETT ROCK (IRE)

(18) 1-4102

Br B g Kayf Tara - Ladysingstheblues (IRE)

O Mr M. O’Flynn

6 11-1

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Rockfield Farm TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhisfirst3startsoverhurdlesandfirmlybackontrackuppedintripwhensecondinbig-fieldFairyhousehandicap lastmonth,finishingstrongly Havingjusthissixthrunhereandmightbefoundwantingforexperience. TFRHHHII

13 BUNTING (FR) (56) 140-02

140

5 11-0

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (IRE) P. Townend J

O Tony Bloom W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Pia Brandt

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortwhoreturnedtosomethinglikehisjuvenileformbackfrom8monthsoffwhensecondtoBeckettRockatClonmel8weeksago,rallyingafterlosing leadwhenstumblingonlanding3out(nearlyunseated).Longertripshouldsuitand1of3dartsfortopyard.Hasbeenbackedinrecentdays. TFR

14 KING ALEXANDER (IRE) (39) F10-010 7 10-12

BHA139

Br B g Mount Nelson - Pale Face (IRE) Brian Hayes J

O Mr John I Neocleous

B Mr J. Finlay

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerwhomadeasuccessfulstartforWillieMullinsin3mFairyhouseeventinJanuary Struggledfacedwithamuchmore competitivescenarioatLeopardstownnexttimethoughandthisishardlyanyeasier.Othersfromyardaremoreappealing. TFR

15 COMFORT ZONE (IRE) (73) 0-00633 C 6 10-12

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Iveagh Gardens (IRE)

Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mrs Noreen McManus Mr O’Brien S

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheTriumphTrialonhisonlyotherrunhereinJanuary2023andhavingtakenabig-ﬁeldFlathandicapintheautumnheranascreamerbehind AlGasparoinavaluableLeopardstownhandicaphurdleatChristmas.Presumablysavedforthissinceandlooksadangertoall. TFRHHHHI BHA137

16 MIGHT I (IRE)

(53) 06-6164 9 10-12

Br B g Fame And Glory - Our Honey (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Cyril O’Hara Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW FourthintheMartinPipehere2yearsagoandcapitalisedonafallingmarktoscoreatBangorinNovember

Not so good twice since but still on a favourable mark if he’s on a going day in re-ﬁtted cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA137

17 BE AWARE (FR) (81) 1222-23 6 10-12

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR)

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwhohasbeenperformingwellinbig-ﬁeldhandicaps,goingdownnarrowlybehindBurdettRoadintheGreatwoodhereonreturnbefore shapingbetterthanthedistancebeatensuggestsinwarm2mAscoteventatChristmas(hamperedlast).Bigrunexpectedbackupintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA137

18 SAMUI (GB) (38) 504-010 6 10-11

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Appearance

Jordan Gainford J

O Mr Allan Snow Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer on the Flat who produced best effort to date over hurdles when landing 2m Thurles handicap in January Easy to back and not so good at Musselburgh next time but can bounce back over this shorter trip. TFRHHHII BHA136

19 ANNA BUNINA (FR) (18) 30520P 9 10-11

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society Harry Cobden J

O Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland T

B Dermot Cantillon

TIMEFORMVIEWMakingherfifthFestivalappearanceandhasbeenafineservant,butherconsistencyisn’twhatitwasandsheranbelow-parinfirst-time cheekpieces(offnow)atChepstow3weeksago.Cobdenbookedbutstablequietandwouldbeasurprisewinner TFRHHIII BHA136

20 LOSSIEMOUTH (GB) (18) 115//-446 10 10-8

Br B g Makﬁ - First Bloom (USA) Stan Sheppard J

O Lady Cobham Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

B Lady Cobham

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner for Tom Lacey at the end of 2021 before long absence, but has shown he retains most of his ability in 3m handicaps this season. This is a whole different ball game, however TFRHHIII BHA133

21 CAPTAIN MORGS (IRE) (116) PP-14P0 C 9 10-8

Br B g Milan - Gold Donn (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The Albatross Club Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Brian and Mrs Bronagh Lawler Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEW3mhandicaphurdlewinnerhereinDecember2022butperenniallymoremissthanhitnow,areturntohurdlingnotrekindlinghimherewhenlast seeninNovember Hasdroppedintheweightsandleadingyardstruckwithabig-pricedwinnerinthisin2019buthe’shardtofancy TFRHHIII BHA133

22 MINELLA MISSILE (IRE) (18) 111-0PF CD 7 10-8

Br B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE)

Adam Wedge J

O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORM VIEW A promising novice hurdler (won Grade 2 over C&D at the November meeting in 2023) but had problems since, missing lastterm,whilethisseasonhasbeenawrite-offsofar,quicklybeatenatChepstowrecently Needsahugerevival. TFRHHHII BHA133

23 VISCHIO (IRE) (11) P24110 8 10-8

Br B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Drifting Mist

Donagh Meyler J

O Syndicates.Racing Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B Kildaragh Stud TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverfornewtrainerinﬁrst-timehood/tonguetiewhentakingavaluablemares’handicaphurdleattheDublinRacingFestivallastmonth. EasytobackandnotseentobesteffectintheMorebattleatKelsoafortnightagoandcouldbeclosertoformupintripnow Interesting. TFRHHHII BHA133

24 BEAT THE BAT (IRE) (32) 212-205

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dani Salamanca (IRE)

7 10-8

Bryan Carver J

O Twelfth Man Partnership 6 Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Mr Kevin McCarthy Grosvenor Sport, Omnialegal Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoquicklymadeupintoaveryusefulhurdlerlastseason,chasinghomeDysartEnosinnovicehere,and hasmadeasolidstartinhandicapsthisterm.Beencryingoutforthissortoftestandhecouldsurpriseafew. TFRHHHII BHA133

25 JIPCOT (FR) (25) 3-00134 D BF

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR)

6 10-6

Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoverybestfollowingwindsurgerywhenwinningreadilyatNewburyoverthistripbeforeexcellenteffortstackling 3m in good events at Windsor and Haydock. Drop back in distance will suit and he’s not without interest TFRHHHII BHA131

26 IKE SPORT (FR) (11) 34F5P4

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

7 10-6

Conor O’Farrell J

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Har.De L’Etoile TIMEFORMVIEW Developedintoausefulhurdlerlastseason,winning3timesataround21/2m.Bitquietthisterm,althoughhis recent Doncaster effort was a step back in the right direction and return to this trip will be in his favour TFRHHHII BHA131

DECLARED RUNNERS 28 2024: LANGER DAN (IRE) 8 11 8 Harry Skelton 13-2 (Dan Skelton) 21 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 8, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 23.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 16, 18, 20, 21, 26.

Stewards Note:

IKE SPORT: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Be Aware (FR), 17-2 Impose Toi (FR), 9-1 Comfort Zone (IRE), 10-1 Bunting (FR), 16-1 Ballyadam (IRE), 20-1 Jimmy du Seuil (FR), Al Gasparo (FR), 22-1 Beckett Rock (IRE), Vischio (IRE), 25-1 Maxxum (IRE), Sandor Clegane (IRE), 28-1 Colonel Mustard (FR), Beat The Bat (IRE), 33-1 Might I (IRE), Jipcot (FR), 40-1 Eagle Fang (IRE), Sa Fureur (IRE), Samui (GB), Minella Missile (IRE), 50-1 Beacon Edge (IRE), Staffordshire Knot (IRE), 66-1 King Alexander (IRE), Anna Bunina (FR), Lossiemouth (GB), 100-1 Ike Sport (FR), 150-1 Captain Morgs (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

BE AWARE has held his own in some hot handicaps, catching the eye at Ascot at Christmas. The return to this sort of trip will suit and he can give Dan Skelton, the best in Britain at readying one for the Festival these days, a third win in a row in the Coral Cup. An extensive shortlist also includes Comfort Zone and Impose Toi for JP McManus, last year’s second Ballyadam, and Bunting. Harry Fry’s Beat The Bat is another to note at bigger odds.

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (22 wins from 114 runners, 19%) runs YOUDECIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (11 wins from 40 runners, 28%) runs I’M YOUR BUCKAROO LONGESTTRAVELLER: VICTORY STAR trained by C Byrnes, Ireland.

1 FLIGHTTOTHESTARS (IRE) (35) 0-6535P 5 11-12

Br B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Mytara Micheal Nolan J

O M White M Beesley S Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester T

B Mrs J. Morrissey Abacus Securities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmorethanﬁrsttimeupoverhurdleswhenthirdinaStratfordnovicelastsummerbutshecheckedouttamely onreturn/handicapdebutuppedto19.8fatSedgeﬁeld5weeksago Needstoleavethatbehindifshe’stofeature. TFRHHIII BHA93

2 YOUDECIDE (IRE) (76) 1-5036 5 11-9

Br B g Mahler - Pharney Lady (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) J

O The Decision Makers Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr V. Burke Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerHasn’tbetteredmodestformintrioofhurdlestartstodatebutnotforﬁrsttimehedisplayedsignsthere’sbettertocome, sixthof9inaKemptonmaiden(2m)inDecemberLongertrippromisestosuitnowhandicappingandhe’sworthasecondlook. TFRHHHHH BHA90

3 VICTORY STAR (GB) (151) 000U-60

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Oud Metha

8 11-9

Shane Fenelon (5) J

O Mr Cathal Byrnes Charles Byrnes, Ireland T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraiderwhowonaclaimeronFlatatDundalk(10.7f)12monthsago.Seenonlytwiceoverhurdlesuponjoiningpresentyardthereafter,disappointing atFairyhouseinOctoberStill,it’stoosoontobewritinghimoffandconﬁdencebehindhiminthebettingwouldlooksigniﬁcant. TFRHHHHI BHA90

4 GLENVANGO (IRE) (47) 6-600

6 11-8

Br B g Ocovango - Reseda (GER) J

O Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

B S. J. Murphy Allwood Horse Transport S

NON-RUNNER

BradshawSam MurphyAllwood

TIMEFORMVIEWLittleimpactinahandfulofmaiden/noviceoutingsandfailedtoimproveforswitchtohandicapcompany whentwelfthof16atDoncaster(19.4f,goodtosoft)47daysago Othershavestrongerclaims. TFRHHIII BHA89

5 I’M YOUR BUCKAROO (GB) (29) P56 5 11-5

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Twinset And Pearls Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Steven Packham

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Goldford Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCertainlynotwithouthopeonpedigreebutlow-keyeffortsintriomaiden/novicehurdlessincetheturnoftheyear.Ingoodhandsthough, sonotonetowriteoffnowattentionsswitchtohandicapsandconﬁdencebehindhiminthebettingwouldlooksigniﬁcant. TFRHHHII BHA86

6 GREENWAYS (IRE) (28) 61343P BF

6 11-5

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA) Ben Poste J

O Mr Thomas R. Symonds Tom Symonds, Hentland T

B Burgage Stud Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJustiﬁedsupportmakingyarddebutwhenreadilyscoringinhandicaphurdleatHereford(21.7f)inNovember.Besteffortsincewhenthirdat WarwickinJanuaryandquicklyreturnstothisspherefollowingadisappointingchasedebuteffortlatest.Consideredwithcheekpiecesﬁtted. TFRHHHHI BHA86

7 GRAIN

TRADE

(GB) (104) 0/P00-40 6 11-3

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Halo Flora Gavin Sheehan J

O John Aprahamian & Co Ltd

Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Shade Oak Stud Fairfax & Favor Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhoranbestraceinreﬁttedhoodwhenfourthonhandicapdebutatHuntingdon(19.6f)inNovember. However,failedbyalongchalktobackthatupwhenwell-beatententhatTauntonlaterthatmonth.Absentsince. TFRHHHII BHA84

8 NOTHINELSEMATTERS (IRE) (4) 40U5PU 7 10-5

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Meldrum Hall (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J

O The Onlyonethatmatters Partnership

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Limekiln Stud Ltd Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwhopostedoneofhisbettereffortswhenﬁfthinan11-runnerSouthwellhandicapinDecember.However,hewaspulledupbackatthat venuenexttimeandunseatedﬁrstatHereford(19.7f)4daysago Cheekpieceswornthenretainedherebutothersmorepersuasive. TFRHHHII BHA72

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Victory Star (GB), 7-2 Greenways (IRE), 4-1 Youdecide (IRE), 6-1 I’m Your Buckaroo (GB), 10-1 Grain Trade (GB), 12-1 Nothinelsematters (IRE), 25-1 Flighttothestars (IRE)

YOUDECIDE offered deﬁnite signs of promise in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles late last year, not least with a view to stepping up in trip, so he gets the nod on handicap debut before the beneﬁt of market clues. Greenways, back over hurdles, and Irish-raider Victory Star are others fancied to be in the mix.

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1st - Sean Bowen 2nd - Nico de Boinville 3rd - Gavin Sheehan LEADING TRAINERS

1st - Olly Murphy 2nd - Fergal O’Brien 3rd - James Owen

THE GLENFARCLAS CROSS COUNTRY STEEPLE CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £75000 Owners Prize Money 1st £29813, 2nd £14903, 3rd £7455, 4th £3728, 5th £1860, 6th £930. (Penalty Value £39022.50) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 STUMPTOWN (IRE) (89) P3-U111 CD 8 11-10

Br Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE)

Keith Donoghue J

O Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Patrick Aspell TIMEFORMVIEWUnseatedrideroncross-countrydebutatPunchestownlastspringbuthaswonall3subsequentstartsinthissphere,mostrecentlyprovingalengthtoo strongforMisterCoffeyoverC&DinDecember Up8lbbuthediditcosilyandpossessesstrongcredentialsforthistest Cheekpieceson. TFRHHHHH BHA157

2 GALVIN (IRE)

(144) U/0544-2 C

Br B g Gold Well - Burren Moonshine (IRE)

O Mr R. A. Bartlett

B Gabriel O’Gara

11 11-7

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Albert Bartlett, Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhoboastsagoodCheltenhamrecord,whichincludesaﬁnesecondinthe2023renewalofthis.FourthintheGrandNationalon thesecondofhis2startsofalightcampaignlastseasonandwentcloseinaGrade1hurdleintheUSonlateststartinOctober Majorplayer TFRHHHHI BHA154

3 COKO BEACH (FR) (37) 3U5002

10 11-3

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Jean-Louis Berger Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedmuchhisbesteffortofthisseasonsofarwhenchasinghomeVanillieratPunchestown(24.9f,soft)lastmonth.However,he wasbeaten18lengthsbythewinnerandit’sunlikelythata7lbswingwillbeenoughtoseehimreversethoseplacingshere. TFRHHHII BHA150

4 IWILLDOIT (GB) (53) 2335-32 D

Br B g Flying Legend (USA) - Lyricist’s Dream

O Mr Sam Thomas

B R. L. Brown

12 11-3

Dylan Johnston (3) J

Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

TIMEFORMVIEWWelshNationalwinnerin2021andthisveteranhasﬁnishedinthemoneyinthelast2renewalsofthatvaluablemarathon.Didnothingwrongwhenrunner-up inaGrade3Haydockhandicap(25.6f,soft)lasttimeandheappealsasthetypewhowilltaketothisidiosyncraticcourse.Considered. TFRHHHII BHA150

5 FRENCH DYNAMITE (FR) (18) 021655

Br B g Kentucky Dynamite (USA) - Matnie (FR)

10 11-3

Gavin Brouder (3) J

O Robcour M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Francois-Marie Cottin & Hubert Barbe

TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser at his best and resumed winning ways in a Punchestown Grade 3 in October Not so good next 3 appearances, though,andhisshortcomingsinthejumpingdepartmentcouldbeexposednowtacklingthesefencesfortheﬁrsttime. TFRHHIII BHA150

6 VANILLIER (FR) (37) 20-P601 C

Br Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)

O Mrs H. M. Keaveney

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais

10 11-0

Sean Flanagan J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWBelowparfirst3startsofthisseason,includingtwiceinraceswonbystablemateStumptown,butthefittingofblinkersappearedtosparknewlifeinto this10-y-oatPunchestown(24.9f,soft)wherehelandedacross-countryeventinfinestyle.Willbeadangertoallifabletobuildonthat TFRHHHHI BHA147

7 MINELLA CROONER (IRE) (35) PP-1P65

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Laren (GER)

O KTDA Racing/Nick Courtney/Cillian Moran

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

9 10-13

Jordan Gainford J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformfromoutofthebluewhennarrowlywinningthePatTaaffeChaseatthePunchestownFestivallastspring.Reproductionofthat effortwouldputhiminthepicturebuthe’snonetooreliableandhasofferedlittlein3startssofarthisseason.Cheekpiecesreapplied. TFRHHIII BHA146

8 ROI MAGE (FR) (121) 620-215 13 10-12

Br B g Poliglote - Royale Majesty (FR)

O Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont

B Mrs I. Garcon & Mr J. P. Garcon

James Reveley J

Patrick Griﬃn, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWGotthebetterofSweetDavid(subsequentwinneroverthisC&D)inalistedcross-countryraceatCraoninFranceinSeptember Wasn’tathis bestinasimilarcontestwonbyIceoMadrikatCompiegnewhenlastseen4monthsago,though,andthis13-y-olooksvulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA145

9 LATENIGHTPASS (GB) (53) 150-03U CD 12 10-11

Br B g Passing Glance - Latenightdip

O Mrs P. A. Ellis

Miss Gina Andrews J

Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEW2022FoxhunterswinneratAintreeandclearlylikesitroundhere,withhisformﬁguresoverthisC&Dreading213.SolidthirdtoStumptown andMisterCoffeyonlatestvisithereinDecemberandnowmeetsthewinneron8lbbetterterms.Strongeach-waychance. TFRHHHII BHA144

CHEMICAL

ENERGY (IRE) (37) 5P3P04 C

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Meadstown Miss (IRE)

9 10-10

Danny Gilligan J

O Bective Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Tom Baker

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWNovicechasewinnerhereinOctober2022andwentontorunaﬁneraceindefeatwhensecondintheNationalHuntChallengeCupatthismeetinglater thatseason.However he’sbeenmoremissthanhitsinceandhasamountaintoclimbjudgedoneffortsincross-countryeventsthelasttwice. TFRHHIII BHA143

11 MISTER COFFEY (FR) (89) 4263-22

10 10-10

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mamitador Nico de Boinville J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford

B S.C.E.A. Le Haras D’Haspel

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWHardtobelievethathe’sstillwithoutawinoverfencesgiventhenumberofsolidperformanceshe’sdelivered(runner-up8timesandthirdon3occasions from15startsinthissphere).BeatenjustalengthbyStumptownoverC&Dlasttimeandlooksakeyplayernow5lbbetteroffwiththatrival. TFRHHHHI BHA143

12 BUSSELTON (FR) (31) PP-0664 8 10-5

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessed Luck (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

O Friendship Partnership

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Aleyrion Bloodstock Ltd Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserwhoperformedwithcreditonhissecondrunovertheseobstacleswhensixthof15inC&DcontestwonbyStumptowninDecember.Ran aboutaswellascould’vebeenexpectedintheBoyneHurdleatNavanlasttimeandthislookslikeamorepalatableassignment Blinkersreapplied. TFRHHHII BHA138

13 GEVREY (FR) (37)

1PPP-00

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

O Denis Gallagher Racing

B Mme Karine Perreau

9 10-5

Jake Coen (3) J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s been a struggle since he last got his head in front at Limerick in October 2023 and he looks an easy swerve on recent exploits. TFRHHIII BHA138

14 THE GOFFER (IRE) (37) P0P005

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE)

8 10-5

Sean Bowen J

O Mr Allan Snow Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Joseph O’Rahilly

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodfourthintheUltimaatthismeetingin2023andwasn’tdisgracedwhenﬁfthof21inlastseason’srenewalofthesamerace.Onlymid-ﬁeldinC&Dcontest wonbyStumptowninDecember,though,andwasagainsafelyheldonhissecondrunonacross-countrycourseatPunchestownlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA137

15 ESCARIA

TEN (FR) (39)

6P0-P44

Br B g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Spartes Eria (FR)

O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd

11 10-5

James Best J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr Jacques Antoine Cesbron FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulchaserinhispompandreturnedtoformforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthof15inC&DcontestwonbyStumptowninDecember.Provedthattobe noﬂashinthepanwhenagainfourthbackoverconventionalfencesatSandownsincebuthelooksvulnerableforwinpurposes,nevertheless. TFRHHIII BHA134

16 CHAMBARD (FR) (30) P00-PP0 C

Br B g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Regina Park (FR)

O David & Carol Shaw

13 10-5

Miss Lucy Turner (5) J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B A. Cypres, A. Maggiar & E. Roussel Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW WontheKimMuiratthismeetingin2022butendedlastseasononadownerandhasn’tshownmuch in a handful of appearances since returning to action in December Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA132

DECLARED RUNNERS 18

2024:RACE ABANDONED Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 16.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Stumptown (IRE), 5-1 Galvin (IRE), 8-1 Busselton (FR), 17-2 Mister Coffey (FR), 10-1 Vanillier (FR), 18-1 Latenightpass (GB), 20-1 Iwilldoit (GB), The Goffer (IRE), 25-1 Coko Beach (FR), 33-1 Roi Mage (FR), Chemical Energy (IRE), 50-1 French Dynamite (FR), 66-1 Minella Crooner (IRE), Gevrey (FR), Escaria Ten (FR), 150-1 Chambard (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The return as a handicap following a 10-year hiatus and the Irish look set to continue their dominance, top-weight STUMPTOWN selected to extend his winning sequence to 4 having gone unbeaten in this discipline since unseating his rider on cross-country debut at Punchestown last spring. Gavin Cromwell’s 8-y-o is unlikely to have it all his own way however, with former Grade 1 winner Galvin heading up the dangers, which also include Vanillier Mister Coffey and Latenightpass.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STUMPTOWN (IRE) 2.GALVIN (IRE) 3.VANILLIER (FR)

5)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 140 runners, 25%) runs CASTING ASPERSIONS

WEIGHTWATCHER: PITTSBURG won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 7lb to 80 LONGESTTRAVELLER: MOURZOUK trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 186 miles.

1 KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) (23) 4-65220 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Ocovango - Case Hardened (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J

O John Lawson & Charles Pogson Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld T

B Springmount Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerforMargaretMullinsandleftchasebowbehindwhentwicerunner-uphere.Disappointed atSouthwellsincebutreturntothisvenueisapositive.

2 THUNDER N LIGHTNIN (IRE) (25) 2//62-332 7 12-0

Br Gr g Alkaadhem - Dranamol (IRE) J

O Lady Sutton and Caroline Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury T

NON-RUNNER

B Pat & Tom Sinnott OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA103

3 MOURZOUK (IRE) (28) 046063

8 11-6

Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Mouraniya (IRE) Alan Johns J

O Mr T. Vaughan Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. DragonBet S TIMEFORMVIEWHasgenerallystruggledsincehislastwinalmost3yearsagothoughmademoreofanimpactthanusual ﬁttedwithheadgearwhenthirdatHereford4weeksago Easedanother2lbsoacasecanbemade. TFRHHHII BHA95

4 STARDHEM (IRE) (20) 36-6231 CD 6 10-12

Br B g Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) J

O Pimlico Racing - Stardhem

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B John Redmond Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhomadeawinningstartoverfencesoverthisC&D3weeksago,leadingnearﬁnish.Up only2lbsogoodchanceoffollowingupwithgood-valueclaimerbooked.

TFRHHHHH BHA87

5 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (34) P215-22 CD 9 10-11

Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE)

O Caroline Fryer

Lewis Stones (3) J

Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T

B Miss Irene T. Walsh TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.Goodrunner-upeffortsbothstartsthisseason,includingbackhere5weeksago.Cango wellagain.

TFRHHHHI BHA86

6 KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (28) B2-4P25 7 10-10

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law J

O Mrs Beverley Bostock

B Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock

NON-RUNNER

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T

Didwelloverfenceslastseason,winningonceandrunner-upon3otheroccasions.Backtobestwhenonly

TFRHHHII BHA85

Allwood Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWDidwelloverfenceslastseason,winningonceandrunner-upon3otheroccasions.Backtobestwhenonly justfailingatCatterickbutnotsogoodatHerefordsince.

7 GLADIATUS (FR) (33) 350P/5-P 9 10-7

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Pic Pus (FR)

Tabitha Worsley (3) J

O Scott Parnell Limited Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B Mr Eric Vagne & Mr Olivier Richard

TIMEFORMVIEWRarelythreatenedinahandfulofstartsforChristianWilliams,includingonchasingbowatendof2023,andlookedrusty returningfrom15monthsoffonﬁrststartsincefornewconnectionsatKemptonlastmonth.Bestwatchedagain.

8 PITTSBURG (IRE) (20) 030535

9 10-5

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE) Conor Ring J

O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B John Fitzgerald TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunismountingupandbadlyletdownbyjumpingbehindStardhemoverthisC&Dlasttime.Now 5lbbelowhislastwinningmarkatleast.Headgeardismissed.

Pa Sinno

9 CASTING

ASPERSIONS (IRE) (86) 0-05P04 6 10-5

Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Bella Patrice (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J O Royal Arch Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B D. Hickey BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upbothcompletedstartsinpoints.Poorformoverhurdlesandsimilarformoverfences.Needs toimprovestartingoutforanewyard. TFRHHIII BHA80

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: PEARLY ISLAND 8 12 0 Brian Hughes 9-4 (LucyWadham) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5. Stewards Note:

KAYCE DUTTON: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Stardhem (IRE), 9-2 Mourzouk (IRE), 5-1 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 7-1 Kayce Dutton (IRE), 9-1 Pittsburg (IRE), 16-1 Casting Aspersions (IRE), 50-1 Gladiatus (FR)

STARDHEM showed some improvement to open his account over C&D on chase bow 3 weeks ago and looks capable of defying a 2lb rise with a good-value claimer taking over. Cloudy Wednesday has a good record here and is a solid alternative, while Mourzouk could also feature off a career-low mark.

CHELTENHAM 4.00 1m 7f 199y

THE BETMGM QUEEN MOTHER CHAMPION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £400000 Owners Prize Money 1st £172160, 2nd £70960, 3rd £35480, 4th £17760, 5th £8880, 6th £4440, 7th £2200, 8th £1120. (Penalty Value £225080)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) (38) 31-2P56 CD 10 11-10

Br B g Arakan (USA) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE)

Rachael Blackmore J

O Declan Landy Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Arthur Fennelly

TIMEFORMVIEW SecondtoEnergumeneinthisin2023andenjoyedhisﬁnesthourwhengoingonebetter12months ago. Long way below that form in 3 runs this season however and has his work cut out

2 ENERGUMENE (FR) (53) 1311/-12 CD 11 11-10

Br Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) P. Townend J

O Tony Bloom W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Christophe Dubourg

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhometwithdefeatforjustthethirdtimeoverfenceswhenheldbyJonbonintheClarenceHousebuthe’stwicetakencentre stageinthisrace,easilyscoringfromCaptainGuinnessin2023.Willdowelltoregainhiscrownbutnosurpriseifhisseasonpeakshere. TFRHHHHI BHA166

3 FOUND A FIFTY (IRE) (75) 221-11P D

Br B g Solskjaer (IRE) - Fillmein (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B Thomas Fahey

8 11-10

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwhowassecondinlastseason’sArkleandwonhisnext3starts,includingtheGrade1MaghullthefollowingmonthfromMasterChewy andLibbertyHunter FirstblobonhisscorecardatLeopardstownlasttimebuthadexcuses(slightnasaldischarge)andcanbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA162

4 JONBON (FR) (53) 211-111 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR)

Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotﬁ Kohli

TIMEFORM VIEW Hisonly3defeatshavecomeherebuthe’samoderngreat,acredittoconnectionsandwonderfullyconsistentperformerwhoisbetterthan everthisseason,slammingEnergumeneintheClarenceHouselasttime.Looksalotmorerelaxedthesedaysandthisishisforthetaking. TFRHHHHH BHA171

5 LIBBERTY HUNTER (GB) (32) 1123-12 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker

Adam Wedge J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinlastseason’sGrandAnnualandhascontinuedtoimproveoverfencesthisterm,winning2mhandicapontheothercourseonreturn beforetakingsecondlateonintheGameSpirit.Hisjumpingwasn’tsoﬂuentthereandhe’llneedanotherbigstepforwardtoﬁgurehere. TFRHHIII BHA151

6 MARINE NATIONALE (IRE) (38) 1/15-232 CD 8 11-10

Br B g French Navy - Power of Future (GER)

Sean Flanagan J

O Mr Barry Connell Barry Connell, Ireland T

B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 2023 Supreme winner in an unbeaten novice hurdle campaign and has lookedto be coming to the boil overfences this term, again chasing homeSolnessintheDublinChase,deservingcreditastheonlyonetogetinablowagainsttherunawaywinner Lookssetforabigrun. TFRHHHHI BHA159

7 QUILIXIOS (GB) (38) 105-124 C D 8 11-10

Br B g Maxios - Quilita (GER)

O Cheveley Park Stud

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW2021Triumphwinnerwhoﬂoppedinlastyear’sArklebutbouncedbackonreturnwithﬁnefront-runningvictoryatNaas(fromMarineNationale)andput ituptoJonbonforabitintheTingleCreeknexttime.NeedstobouncebackfromapoorrunbehindSolnessatLeopardstownbutcandoso. TFRHHHII BHA158

8 SOLNESS (FR) (38) 132411

7 11-10

Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) J. J. Slevin J

O Bronsan Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B M. L. Bloodstock Limited

Mr O’Brien, Lost Irish Whiskey S

TIMEFORMVIEW HasimprovedoutofnowheretotakeGrade1satLeopardstownthelasttwicewithfront-runningtacticstheorderof the day again, jumping well and seeing off a number of these in the Dublin Chase last month. Not out of this. TFRHHHII BHA162

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: CAPTAIN GUINNESS (IRE) 9 11 10 Rachael Blackmore 17-2 (Henry de Bromhead) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Jonbon (FR), 6-1 Energumene (FR), Marine Nationale (IRE), 10-1 Solness (FR), 20-1 Found A Fifty (IRE), 33-1 Captain Guinness (IRE), 50-1 Quilixios (GB), 66-1 Libberty Hunter (GB)

JONBON’s only defeats have come at Cheltenham but it’s hard to see what can beat him in this on recent displays and his big day at the Festival has come. He’s looked better than ever this season and more relaxed to boot and can see off the 2022 and 2023 winner Energumene. 2023 Supreme hero Marine Nationale looks to be coming to the boil and can go well.

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)

FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (27 wins from 139 runners, 19%) runs BROOKSIDE LA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs NAVALTRIBUTE

FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs BROOKSIDE LA today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CORRA BHEINN trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 116 miles.

1 BROOKSIDE LA (IRE) (125) 4 BF 5 11-5

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Brookside (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J

O Mr Christopher Greenall Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Burgage Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEW5/2,promisingﬁrsteffortwhenfourthof6inbumperatNewbury(goodtosoft)inNovember Opento progressforhisgoodyardafterabreak.

2 CORRA BHEINN (IRE) (34) 0

Br B g Milan - Rathvawn Belle (IRE)

5 11-5

Elliott England (10) J

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mrs D. Cashman Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodhandsandofferedsomethingtoworkonwhenseventhof12inC&Dbumper(soft)ondebut34 daysago Atonguetiewornonthatoccasionisretained.

3 DRIFTWOOD BOUNTY (IRE) (132) 3 5 11-5

Br Br g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Driftaway (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA-

Nick Slatter (3) J

O BDRSyndicates David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T

B M. & F. O’Connor Pragnell S

TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelwhenthirdof8inbumper(13/2)atNewcastle(good)ondebut132daysago,leftpoorly placed.Maydobetter

4 TRAVIS’S PASS (GB) (87) 5

Br Br g Passing Glance - Just Missie

TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 11-5

Lilly Pinchin J

O Miss Marie Steele Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Miss Marie Steele

TIMEFORMVIEWPassingGlancegelding.Half-brothertopoorhurdlerElfride.Dam,lightlyracedinpoints,half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/fair chaser(2m-21fwinner)ToutRegulier UnplacedsolepointstartinDecemberAwatchingbriefisadvisedonRulesdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 WILD

GOOSE

(IRE) (93) 2 5 11-5

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Poppy Come Running (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Marion Hudson Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW17/2,secondof7inAWbumperatLingﬁeldondebutinDecember.Maydobetternowswitchingtoturf after3monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA-

6 JAVAJACKIE (GB) (-)

Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Elizabeth Coffee (IRE)

5 10-12

Ben Poste J

O Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Bratton T

B Mr Mark Evans

TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsmare.Dam(h99)2mhurdlewinner,also11/4m-11/2mwinneronFlat.Couldonlyconsiderifbacked.

7 LOOTENAY (FR) (-)

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Carmona (FR)

O Mr Tom Weston

B John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn

TFRHHIII BHA-

4 10-9

Henry Brooke J

Tom Weston, Hindlip T

TIMEFORMVIEWSpanishMoongelding.Half-brothertofairhurdlerObsessedwithyouand15fhurdlewinnerinFranceCalipsa.The stablehasenjoyedbumpersuccessthisseason,includingrecently,soamarketmovewouldlookinteresting. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 MR PHILLIPS (GB) (-)

4 10-9

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Caramelita Charlie Price (3) J

O Golden Equinox Racing J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Golden Horse Racing Club

TIMEFORMVIEWYorgunnabeluckygelding.Half-brotherto2winnersonFlat,including6f-7fwinnerChloellie.Dam5f-7f winner Wouldbeashockwinnerondebut. TFRHIIII BHA-

NAVALTRIBUTE (GB) (26) 22 BF 4 10-9

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ruscombe Gavin Sheehan J O J Melville and A Mehrad James Owen, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhennarrowlydeniedinbumpersatCatterickandFakenhaminrecentmonths. Canmakeit thirdtimelucky TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: GOTA DREAM (IRE) 5 11 5 David Noonan 40-1 (Nicky Martin) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Stewards Note: CORRA BHEINN: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Naval Tribute (GB), 10-3 Brookside La (IRE), 7-1 Driftwood Bounty (IRE), 10-1 Wild Goose (IRE), 14-1 Lootenay (FR), 16-1 Corra Bheinn (IRE), 40-1 Travis’s Pass (GB), 50-1 Java Jackie (GB), 80-1 Mr Phillips (GB)

NAVAL TRIBUTE has gone down by a nose and a head in his 2 bumpers and can get off the mark at the third time of asking for James Owen. Brookside La and Driftwood Bounty can provide the main threat unless the betting speaks strongly for Tom Weston newcomer Lootenay.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £245,441 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.

CHELTENHAM 4.40 1m 7f 199y

THE DEBENHAMS JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE

CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £150000 Owners Prize Money 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

colours no horse age st- lb

1 JPR ONE (IRE) (32) 310-134 D 8 12-0

Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE)

Brendan Powell J

O Mr J. P. Romans Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Robert Allen Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaGrade2atLingﬁeldasanovicelastseasonandmadeawinningreturnonthebackofwindsurgeryintheHaldonCupatExeter.Ranwell behindJonbonintheTingleCreeknexttimebutnotquitesogoodinGameSpiritatNewbury Remainsofinterestbackinahandicap. TFRHHHHI BHA156

2 DANCING ON MY OWN (IRE) (138) 066-213 CD 11

Br B g Milan - Morning Supreme (IRE)

11-10

Rachael Blackmore J

O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Marie-Claire Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEW Has a good record in handicap chases in Britain, winning the Red Rum at Aintree 2 years ago and scoring over this C&D (off 1lb lower) last term. Can go well fresh so must be respected after 3 decent runs early in the season. TFR

3 MY MATE MOZZIE (IRE)

(39) 2126-32 CD 9 11-9

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE)

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Christopher Maye

152

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulontheFlatandsmartoverhurdlesbutseemsbestinthissphere,hittingthecrossbaryetagaininavaluablehandicapwhensecond atLeopardstownlastmonth,exaggeratedwaitingtacticsalmostpayingoff Anotherbigrunexpected(C&Dwinnerasanovice). TFRHHHHI BHA151

4 AMERICAN MIKE (IRE) (60) 15-5634 8 11-6

Br B g Mahler - American Jennie (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B Louis Murray & Colm Moran

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecondintheChampionBumper3yearsagoandwinnerofaGrade2chase(3m)atNavanasanovicelastseason.FloppedintheBrownAdvisory 12monthsagobutbacktoformdownindistancelast2starts.Notsurethistripishisoptimumbutlikelystrongpacewillatleastsuit TFRHHHII BHA148

5 NELLS SON (GB) (46) 210-113 D

Br B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE)

10 11-6

Danny McMenamin J

O David & Nicky Robinson Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneveratpresentandfolloweduphiswininCarlislegraduationeventwith2m1fhandicapsuccess(narrowly) at Kelso. Seemed undone by 5lb rise at Doncaster since, however so likely to ﬁnd this too competitive. TFRHHIII BHA148

6 MARTATOR (FR) (39) 1-11306

Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR)

8 11-5

Charlie Deutsch J

O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a smart handicap chaser bringing up the 5-timer with plenty to spare at Ascot (16.7f) in November. Has gradually gone off the boil since, however, and this a tough race to bounce back in. TFRHHIII BHA147

7 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (52) 1P-5242 CD 10 11-2

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA)

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWSoundjumperwhoenjoyedhisﬁnesthourwhenwinningthisraceonheavygoing12monthsago(off6lblower).Thisseason’sefforts suggesthe’sbeenbuildinguptoanothertiltatthis,soanotherboldbidlooksonthecards(effectiveonbetterground). TFRHHHHH BHA144

8 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (46) 30-2142 D 8 11-1

Br B g Ocovango - Talween Ben Jones J

O Elite Racing 003

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatNewburyinNovemberandarrivesonthebackofanexcellentsecondatDoncaster7weeks ago (might’ve won had he been held onto for longer). This race should be run to suit so not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA143

9 FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) (157) 2-12015 D 8 11-0

Br Ch g Mahler - Credo Star (IRE)

O Caron & Paul Chapman

Charlie Hammond J

Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

B Cathal Ennis Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, successful on his ﬁrst 3 starts over fences. Added to his tally with2morewinsthistermbutsomethingtoprovenowhavingnotseensincealethargiceffortatKelsoinOctober. TFRHIIII BHA142

SO SCOTTISH (FR) (73) 245200 D

Br B g Martaline - Mer d’Arabie (FR)

8 10-11

Donagh Meyler J

O Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

B N. Madamet, I. Kellitt & A. Thomlinson

TIMEFORMVIEWFrustratingcustomerwho’sbeenexpensivetofollow,includingatthismeeting.Mixedrecordkeptoverhurdlesthisseasonandnotseeninthis spheresincefalling4out(stillgoingstrongly)inDecemberGoldCupherelastterm.Willnodoubthavehissupportersonceagain. TFRHHHHI BHA139

11 THE KING OF PRS (IRE) (60) 6F4-231 D 7 10-10

Br B g Dansant - Sweet Youghal Bay (IRE)

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

O Mr Damien Dillon Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B J. P. Russell

TIMEFORMVIEWIntheprocessofrunningpoorlywhenfallinginthisracelastseasonbuthasbeenintopformthisterm,producingacareerbest towinGrade3handicapatFairyhouseunderthisrider60daysago.Likelytomakeabetterﬁstofitthistimearound. TFRHHHHI BHA138

12 TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (39) 12-3443 D

Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR)

7 10-8

Patrick Wadge J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Ra. Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulchaserlastterm,winningtwiceandrunner-upinagood-qualityhandicapattheAyrScottishGrandNationalmeeting.Improvement hasstalledthisseasonbutlatestthirdatMusselburghwascreditable(seemedsuitedbymorepatienttactics).Couldoutrunhisodds. TFRHHHII BHA136

13 GAELIC ARC (IRE) (39) 42626F D 9 10-7

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Great Jane (FR)

O Mark R.D. Fleming / T. Westropp Bennett

B M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett

Danny Mullins J

John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success over fences came in listed handicap at Killarney (by 8 lengths from Dancing On My Own) in July Mixed recordsincethenandfallatLeopardstownlastmonthnotanidealpreparationforthis(usuallyasoundjumper).

14 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (82) 54P-123 D 8 10-7

Br B g Westerner - Beneﬁcial Breeze (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Longrove Stud Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to win over fences last season but made a winning return following a wind op in 5-runner handicap at Carlisle. More than backedthatupwhensecondinC&DGrade2butdisappointedbackinahandicapatAscotsince.Othersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA135

15 JAZZY MATTY (FR) (52) 13P122 CD 6 10-7

Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Robbe (FR)

Danny Gilligan J

O Top Man Racing Syndicate Cian Collins, Ireland T

B J. Magnien, C. Magnien & B. Magnien

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheFredWinteratthismeetingin2023.Similarformoverfences,winningtwiceearlyintheseason.Justdeniedinamessy4-runnerC&Dnovicein Octoberandshapedwellbackoverhurdlesnexttime.Interestingcontendermakinghandicapdebutinthisspherewithheadgearre-ﬁtted. TFRHHHHI BHA135

16 MIDNIGHT IT IS (GB) (39) 351-130 D BF 9 10-6

Br B g Midnight Legend - Santera (IRE)

O Mr Brendan Keogh

B Mr P. W. Gillbard

Sean Flanagan J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedbetterthaneverreturningfrom11monthsoffwhenwinningNavanhandicapinDecember Unluckynottoﬁnishcloserwhenexcellentthird behindTheKingofPrsinGrade3handicapatFairyhouseandeasytoforgivenextrun(reportedlycoughingpost-race).Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA134

17 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (46) 140/-265 CD 10 10-6

Br Br g Arcadio (GER) - Deﬁnite Valley (IRE)

Jonathan Burke J

O The Craze Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr G. Delaney Dunraven Group of Companies S TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartchaserathisbestforDanSkeltonandhasgoodrecordhere.Joinedpresentconnectionsfor£190,000butwellbelowformall3startsthis seasonafter19monthsoff.However,ispotentiallywellhandicappedifthishasbeenthetarget(fourthinthis2yearsagooff15lbhigher). TFRHHHII BHA134

18 CONYERS HILL (IRE) (50)

2-35601 D

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Moonlit Bay

O Buzzer Racing Syndicate

7 10-3

Sean O’Keeffe J

Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Mr Padraic Donohoe Softco Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler. Low-key start over fences this season but came good when narrow winner of 9-runner novice at Down Royal in January Opening mark in this sphere demands more but remains unexposed as a chaser TFRHHHII BHA131

19 JASKO DES DAMES (FR) (20) 531125

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Saraska d’Airy (FR)

O Mr Basil Holian

B Aurelien Hamm & Vanessa Frison

6 10-3

Darragh O’Keeffe J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful over hurdles but has quickly developed into a better chaser, winning ﬁrst 2 starts in the autumn. Latest effort probably best forgiven and remains with potential making handicap debut in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA131

20 PRIMOZ (IRE) (26) 1-14F31 D

Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE)

7 10-2

Derek Fox J O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Liam & Michael Flavin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBookendedhisnovicecampaignoverhurdleswithvictoriesatAyrandperfectstartinthisspherewhenscoringatWetherbyonreturn.Needed amatchracetoresumewinningwaysatKelsolastmonthbutinfairnessdiditfaultlessly Willﬁndthisatotallydifferenttest,however TFRHHHII BHA130

DECLARED RUNNERS 21 2024: UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) 9 10 10 Harry Skelton 12-1 (Dan Skelton) 16 ran Hood worn by No. 18. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 17, 19, 20. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 10, 15. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:

UNEXPECTED PARTY: Following its run on 19/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Unexpected Party (FR), 15-2 My Mate Mozzie (IRE), 9-1 The King of Prs (IRE), 11-1 Jazzy Matty (FR), 14-1 JPR One (IRE), So Scottish (FR), Midnight It Is (GB), 16-1 American Mike (IRE), 22-1 Dancing On My Own (IRE), 25-1 General Medrano (IRE), Third Time Lucki (IRE), Conyers Hill (IRE), Jasko des Dames (FR), 33-1 Primoz (IRE), 40-1 Western Zephyr (IRE), 50-1 Nells Son (GB), Martator (FR), Traprain Law (FR), 80-1 Fringill Dike (IRE), 150-1 Gaelic Arc (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty to consider in what is a typically intriguing renewal. UNEXPECTED PARTY was a decisive winner of this last season so still looks on a good mark off 6lb higher This has likely been his long-term target once again, shaping as if he retains all his ability in 4 runs this campaign. Gavin Cromwell holds a strong hand with 3 live chances, My Mate Mozzie looking the pick, while Jpr One’s Tingle Creek form puts him right in the mix off top weight

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.28 - THE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6243 to the winning horse The second to receive £2870, the third £1435, the fourth £717, the ﬁfth £358 and the sixth £178. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Huntingdon 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 15 entries at £60 - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4770; Second £2384; Third £1193; Fourth £596; Fifth £298; Sixth £149. (Penalty Value £6243.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

SecondRace12.58-THEBARRYGIRLINGMEMORIALHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6243 to the winning horse The second to receive £2870, the third £1435, the fourth £717, the ﬁfth £358 and the sixth £178. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Brian Fox 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 22 entries at £60 - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4770; Second £2384; Third £1193; Fourth £596; Fifth £298; Sixth £149. (PenaltyValue £6243.60)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.38 - THE VISIT HUNTINGDON FOR YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Huntingdon 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 £35. - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.18 - THE SETH AND SID MEMORIAL MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5037 to the winning horse The second to receive £2320, the third £1159 and the fourth £580 for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Huntingdon 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 17 entries at £45. - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3860; Second £1930; Third £965; Fourth £483. (Penalty Value £5037.54)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.58 - THE JOIN THE 20 CLUB AT HUNTINGDON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Huntingdon 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 20 entries at £35. - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.38 - THE 2025 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4084 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Huntingdon 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 19 entries at £35 - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392 (Penalty Value £4084.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.18 - THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITY AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE 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 FrenchAQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, March 6th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 10th. 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 Huntingdon 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 ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 22 entries at £20 - Closed March 6th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40) SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

2025 FIXTURES

Thursday 2 January

Friday 10 January

Thursday 23 January

Thursday 6 February

Thursday 20 February

Sunday 2 March

Wednesday 12 March

Wednesday 19 March

Afternoon Racing

Chatteris Fen Raceday

Pertemps Raceday

Sidney Banks Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Cheltenham Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Saturday 19 April Country Raceday

Thursday 8 May

Afternoon Racing

Tuesday 20 May Evening Racing

Monday 26 May

End of Season Family Extravaganza

Tuesday 7 October Season Opener

Sunday 2 November

Tuesday 11 November

Saturday 22 November

Sunday 7 December

Community Raceday

Afternoon Racing

Beer Festival Raceday

Peterborough Chase Raceday

Monday 22 December Festive Fiver Fixture

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