AFTERNOON RACING TUESDAY 25th FEBRUARY, 2025
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How to Read Your Racecard
5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
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Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
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Official BHA Rating
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
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First Race 2.15
The RSA Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age
1 DARK MIX (GB) (21) 16-5P4P
6 11-13
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner who failed to progress from hurdling debut in 2 subsequent runs in that sphere and produced a low-key display when pulled up on chase debut at Market Rasen (23.9f) 3 weeks ago. Has it to prove now.
2 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (12) 2-00011 CD
6 11-5
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet Jack Tudor J
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington T
B M. Murphy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2024 but different proposition sent chasing with a tongue strap added,following up his Lingfield victory with the minimum fuss in 8-runner C&D handicap 12 days ago Lead claims fin hat-trick bid from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA87
3 ULTRA VIERS (IRE)
(12) FD26-6P
Br B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)
9 11-5
Harry Bannister J
O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T
B Pate Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice in hunter chases over C&D However, remains a long-standing maiden under Rules and he offered little back from 9 months off when pulled up in race won by River Run Free here 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA87
4 FINE INVESTMENT (GB) (286) 4122-U4
Br B or Br g Beat All (USA) - Pretty Lady Rose
O Mr R. De la Haye
B Mr G. Plumb
10 11-3
Tom Broughton (5) J
Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who unseated in a Cheltenham hunter in May and did too much in front when last of 4 at Perth (23.8f) later that month.Returns from 9 months off having rejoined former stable but more needed if he’s to open his account under Rules TFRHHIII BHA85
5 EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) (13) 304231 D
6 11-2
Br B g Hillstar - Loughbricklandrose (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mayne Kidd Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler who matched pick of form in that sphere when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 2 weeks ago.A repeat should see him thereabouts again up 5lb TFRHHHHI BHA84
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: HAURAKI GULF 9 11 12 Chris Ward 6-4 (Deborah Cole) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 River Run Free (IRE), 15-8 Everyonesacritic (IRE), 14-1 Dark Mix (GB), 16-1 Fine Investment (GB), 40-1 Ultra Viers (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
RIVER RUN FREE has looked a different proposition switched to larger obstacles, following up his breakthrough Lingfield victory with the minimum of fuss over C&D 12 days ago. He holds obvious claims again with further progress distinctly possible Fellow last-time-out winner Everyonesacritic comfortably rates the chief threat.
Second Race 2.45
The Brian Brookes ‘Still Got It!’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (32) 14-6055 CD
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix
8 12-0
Paul O’Brien J
O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 7 starts last term. Yet to fully fire this time round but not discredited when fifth at Doncaster on most recent outing and can’t be written off from an easing mark. TFRHHHHI BHA97
2 JUMPER MADRIK (FR) (24) 0-0011 C
6 11-11
Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Wishing Well (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Emmanuel Leclerc & Mrs I. Mousseigne
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t offer much in novice/maiden hurdles, but left those efforts behind sent chasing when winning 9-runner handicap at Leicester (20.1f, soft) in December Did well under the circumstances when following up atWetherby and capable of better still over this longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA94
3 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (12) 4-P3303 CD
8 11-3
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) Conor Ring J
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced when third of 6 in C&D handicap chase (heavy) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA86
4 COAL FIRE (IRE) (20) 33135-5
Br B g Frozen Fire (GER) - Heartansoul (IRE)
9 11-3
Charlie Price (3) J
O Mr M. G. Jones Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B P. McCarthy
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles for Peter Bowen in 2023 and proved he retains a large bulk of his ability back over fences when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) 20 days ago. Possibilities if building on that. TFRHHHII BHA86
5 RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (17) 5-P3P14 CD 7 11-1
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous Jack Quinlan J
O Fakenham Race Club Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Fakenham Racecourse Ltd, David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Little show over hurdles but he got off the mark in 6-runner handicap over C&D in December Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter subsequently. TFRHHHII BHA84
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2024: MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) 7 11 2 Alex Edwards 7-4 (Mel Rowley) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jumper Madrik (FR), 9-2 Coal Fire (IRE), 5-1 Mixedwave (IRE), Ronnies Reflection (GB), 17-2 Nine Nine Nine (GB)
JUMPER MADRIK did well to recover from an unpromising position to follow up his success here at Wetherby last time and, with further progress on the cards over this longer trip, he’s taken to bring up the hat-trick. Mixedwave has slipped to a good mark and seems to be coming to the boil, so is feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUMPER MADRIK (FR) 2.MIXEDWAVE (IRE) 3.RONNIES REFLECTION
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Today’s Race Result
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The Belvoir Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 TILLY
TOUGHNUT
(GB) (19) 6155-6P
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Presenting Diva (IRE)
O Mrs S. M. Newell
8 12-0
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Much improved when making a successful handicap hurdle debut at Exeter a year ago However, wasn’t able to repeat that effort in her 2 subsequent outings that season and seemingly hasn’t taken to chasing thus far TFRHHIII BHA97
2
OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (59) U/5F4-32
Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Your Turn (IRE)
6 12-0
David Noonan J
O Ms C. Davis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Malcolm Green JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW Stepped up on what she had showed in handful of runs over hurdles when runner-up on chase debut at this course (22.7f, soft) in December, pulling clear of the third. Strong claims off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA97
3 LADY PRETENDER (FR) (21) 50-P325
Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Ahombros (FR)
BF
6 11-12
Charlie Deutsch J
O Charles & Sarah de Rohan Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Jean-Arthir Contou Carrere & Yves Broca Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who posted best efforts for current yard when placed in handicap chases atWincanton (15.7f) and this course (15.9f) in December.Jumping lacked fluency when well held atTaunton since but must enter calculations here TFRHHHHI BHA95
4
SHESUPINCOURT
(GB) (19) 354P43
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove
8 10-11
Ben Poste J
O Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B A. W. Buller
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to form when third of 10 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Huntingdon (25f, soft) 19 days ago and would be dangerous if in same form back over the larger obstacles here. TFRHHHII BHA80
5 NANCY TILL (IRE) (18) 0PP3-F0
9 10-2
Br B m Westerner - Classic Material Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Lady Susan Brooke
Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Patrick Doyle Tote, Berkeley Carter Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points but hasn’t offered a great deal under Rules and arrives on back of poor effort over hurdles at Bangor. 3lb out of the handicap TFRHIIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) 6 10 12 Sean Bowen 5-6 (Martin Keighley) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note:
LADY PRETENDER: Following its run on 4/2/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lady Pretender (FR), 9-4 Overabottleofred (GB), 7-2 Shesupincourt (GB), 7-1 Tilly Toughnut (GB), 40-1 Nancy Till (IRE)
Preference is for OVERABOTTLEOFRED, who bettered her hurdles form at the first time of asking in this discipline here in December and is entitled to build on that. Lady Pretender rates the chief threat.
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Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.
The Berkeley Insurance Group Handicap
Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281)
colours no horse
1 DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (24) 030-005 D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (FR)
David Bass J
O The Harlequins Racing Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mrs C. J. Berry Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran chaser who made final start for Lucinda Russell a winning one atWetherby 15 months ago Largely disappointed for current yard since but mark continues to tumble as a result.
2 MR GREY SKY (IRE) (43) 1P43-53 CD
Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Lakil Princess (IRE)
O Mr P. J. Andrews
Tom Bellamy J
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Minch Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner at this sort of trip last term who arrives on back of creditable third of 7 in handicap chase (8/1) at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) last month. Now 4lb below last winning mark so warrants respect. TFRHHHII BHA116
3 DIAMOND DICE (IRE) (8) 36F22U D BF
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chances Orchard (IRE)
O Jonjo & AJ O’Neill Racing II
6 11-6
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Gillian Neville Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner who found improvement when runner-up on chase debut atWincanton (20.2f) in January. Just 1lb higher now but has since unseated rider at Carlisle,after whipping round at the start,so clearly comes with some risks attached. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (17) 223F31 D
8 11-2
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie Richard Patrick J
O Mr A. E. Price Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Mr A. Price
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at sixth time of asking over fences when easily taking 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. 5lb higher now but holds strong claims nonetheless TFRHHHHH BHA108
RUNNERS 4 2024:WEWILLGOWITHPLANB (IRE) 7 11 10 Harry Bannister 10-11 (Richard Bandey) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces
LUCKY LUGGER gained reward for his consistency when scoring at Uttoxeter earlier this month and looks the safest option in a tricky-looking contest. Diamond Dice rather blotted his copybook at Carlisle last time but will be dangerous if putting his best foot forward.
The Quorn Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for maiden six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2590, 2nd £1295, 3rd £647, 4th £324, 5th £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY (IRE) (18) 12-3410
Br B g Mahler - Bob Robin (IRE)
6 11-12
Mr Huw Edwards (5) J
O PSC Racing Club Fred Timmis, Minsterley T
H Cheshire
TIMEFORMVIEW £10,000 5-y-o Dual winning pointer but lost place quickly when last of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy, 11/2) on NH debut 18 days ago. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA-
2 IMPORTANT NOTICE (IRE) (17) 1-D1P11 D
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Denwoman (IRE)
7 11-12
Mr Joshua Newman J
O Stables Business Park Ltd J. Newman, Crewkerne T
H Four Burrow
TIMEFORMVIEW€62,000 3-y-o,Sholokhov gelding From the family of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman so this multiple point winner, including last 2 starts (latest Feb 8), needs taking seriously on Rules bow TFRHHHHH BHA-
3
PYLEIGH COURT (GB) (12)
Br B g Passing Glance - Pyleigh Lady
1/121/3-3
10 11-12
Miss Ella Herbison (7) J
O Mr R. C. Pudd R. C. Pudd, Taunton T
H Taunton Vale Harriers
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple point winner who shaped with some promise when third in hunter chases 21 months apart, including here 12 days ago.This looks a weaker contest so considered. TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 WALLACE OLINGER (IRE) (17) 222-F12 BF
Br B g Fame And Glory - Zenaide (IRE)
8 11-12
Mr Dale Peters (3) J
O Mr J. T. B. Hunt D. Peters, Sawtry T
H Fitzwilliam
TIMEFORMVIEW Nice pedigree being a half-brother to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser Bob Olinger but sold rather cheaply last year Multiple point winner, runner-up last time (Feb 8) One to note on Rules bow TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 FINE DINING (IRE) (12) 5P/0P3-P
Br B m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE)
7 11-5
Mr Tom Hutsby (7) J
O Mr F. A. Hutsby F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne T
H Warwickshire
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless in points and went with little encouragement on Rules debut here 12 days ago TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: ISKANDAR PECOS (FR) 6 11 7 Mr Huw Edwards 2-5 (Miss Hannah Roach) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Important Notice (IRE), 3-1 Wallace Olinger (IRE), 10-3 Pyleigh Court (GB), 11-2 For One Night Only (IRE), 33-1 Fine Dining (IRE)
Those with Rules experience haven’t shown a great deal so a couple of well-bred newcomers from the pointing field could well dominate, with Denman’s nephew IMPORTANT NOTICE preferred to Bob Olinger’s half-brother Wallace Olinger
The Cottesmore Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6476, 2nd £3239, 3rd £1619, 4th £810, 5th £405. (Penalty Value £7450.50)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (IRE) (36) 40-3P43 9 12-4
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)
Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7) J
O Mr Terry Warner & The McNeill Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
H Cotswold Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser. 10/3, solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, soft) 36 days ago Considered TFRHHHII BHA124
2 BENNYS KING (IRE) (36) 12-UPP2 CD 14 12-4
Br B g Beneficial - Hellofafaithful (IRE)
Miss Heidi Palin (3) J
O Mezzone Family & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran took this 12 months ago and posted a creditable second of 9 in hunter chase (12/1) at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 D’JANGO (FR) (18) 46-3P55 D
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR)
12 12-4
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) J
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson Miss V. Collins, Broadway T
H North Cotswold
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser 18/1, not disgraced when fifth of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) 18 days ago Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA123
4 GRACCHUS DE BALME (FR) (10) 23-0612 9 12-4
Br B g Manbolix (FR) - Olympe de Coudray (FR)
Mr Huw Edwards (5) J
O Mr D. A. Malam J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H North Staffordshire
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Joseph O’Brien.Good second of 6 in hunter chase (7/2) at Haydock (22.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago Expected to be bang there on these terms TFRHHHHH BHA132
5 REBEL DAWN RISING (IRE) (270) U/210-12 C BF
Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Meldrum Hall (IRE)
11 12-4
Mr Dale Peters (3) J
O Mr David Kemp David Kemp, Thetford T H Dunston Harriers
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point scorer who is also pretty useful under Rules, winning hunters at Fakenham (3m) and Cheltenham (20.5f) last spring. Off 9 months but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA125
6 GIVEGA (FR) (12) P1P/4-11 CD
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR)
9 12-1
Mr James King J
O Mrs G. Morgan L. Morgan, Henley in Arden T H Heythrop
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23 who won a point for new connections in December and hunter chase over C&D 12 days ago Well in the mix with more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA130
7 BOTHWELL BRIDGE (IRE) (23) 121-132
Br B g Stowaway - Raise The Issue (IRE)
10 11-12
Miss Ellie Callwood (7) J
O The Fernie Dingley Syndicate Kelly Morgan, Waltham on the Wolds T H Fernie
TIMEFORMVIEW Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson at his peak and a winner in the pointing field for his new stable Also second in that sphere 23 days ago so needs considering.
8 LORD DU MESNIL (FR) (18) 264P-43 D BF
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA109
12 11-12
Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T H Heythrop The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser Creditable third of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy, 15/8) 18 days ago, finishing well Nineteen runs since last win in 2021, though TFRHHHII BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: BENNYS KING (IRE) 13 11 11 Mr Sean O’Connor 8-1 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Gracchus de Balme (FR), 7-2 Givega (FR), 8-1 Bennys King (IRE), 17-2 Rebel Dawn Rising (IRE), Lord du Mesnil (FR), 9-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 25-1 D’Jango (FR), 33-1 Bothwell Bridge (IRE)
GRACCHUS DE BALME rates the pick of the weights on the back of his good recent Haydock second so edges the vote from C&D scorer Givega who looks to have more to offer in this sphere and rates a big threat. Last year’s victor Bennys King can also have a say in this competitive hunter chase.
Important Notices
Abandonment Refund
In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day. All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the meeting.
The following rules apply:
a) Abandonment before completion of first race - full refund
b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund
c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.
All customers must return their receipt of entry to claim a refund. For further information please contact The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
Admission - Conditions of Entry
* All who enter this racecourse do so under Leicester Racecourse’s terms and Conditions of entry, a copy of which is available for inspection in the main racecourse office
* Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited. (Other than the picnic area)
* Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons
* There is no formal dress code (Other than Club Room)
* Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.
* Transfers to enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.
Bars
Bars will close up to half an hour after the last race or at the Manager’s discretion. No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises
Betting with the Bookmakers
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.
HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £158,197 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
Evacuation Procedures
Leicester Racecourse has significantly enhanced Safety & Security measures this year to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of guiding you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via an emergency evacuation gate, where you will receive further instructions It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember: TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND UNDER THE DIRECTIONS OF THE STEWARDS, PROCEED QUICKLY & CALMLY TO THE SAFE AREA.
Information & Enquiries
Any queries or problems that racegoers may have can be dealt with either at the racecourse office or by writing to the racecourse manager
Photography
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved. You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure
Health & Safety Notice
The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Leicester Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse and paddock area. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID medical unit is situated on the hard standing by the Sales Office The designated meeting point for lost children is now in the Safety Control Office
Rules on Betting and Each Way Terms
These Rules on Betting, as amended from time to time, are issued by Tattersalls Committee The Rules on Betting were first issued in 1886 and were last revised on 17 May 2010 and the Place Terms were updated by racecourses with effect from 1 January 2015 following consultation with bookmakers In accordance with licence conditions issued by the Gambling Commission pursuant to the Gambling Act 2005, licensees must display on their ‘joints’, in an intelligible format, any rules that differ from these Rules on Betting. A further licence condition requires all licensees to have an independent dispute resolution service On application and in accordance with the published procedures (details of which are available at www. tattersallscommittee.co.uk), Tattersalls Committee will hear any betting disputes arising from the application or interpretation of these Rules on Betting or any other betting dispute emanating from on-course transactions Rule 1. In these Rules on Betting, ‘betting’ shall have the meaning defined by section 9 of the Gambling Act 2005. Rule 2. Bets may only be amended or cancelled by mutual consent between the licensee and the backer Rule 3. Unless clearly displayed otherwise, all each-way bets except ante-post bets will be settled on the actual number of starters according to the following racecourse place terms: -
• Fewer than 3 runners—all to win
• 3 or 4 runners - all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.
• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
Rule 4. Other than ‘first past the post’ bets, all bets will be settled according to the result as announced at the ‘Weighed-In’ with the following exceptions:
(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -
i) If the race is abandoned;
ii) If the race is declared void;
iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;
iv) If the venue is altered; or
v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).
However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).
Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).
In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.
(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.
(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:
Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
1/9 or longer odds 90 pence
2/11 to 2/17
pence
1/4 to 1/5 80 pence
3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
2/5 to 1/3 70 pence
8/15 to 4/9 65 pence
8/13 to 4/7
pence 4/5 to 4/6
pence 20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
9/5 to 9/4
12/5 to 3/1
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
9/2 to 11/2 15 pence
6/1 to 9/1 10 pence
10/1 to 14/1 5 pence
Over 14/1 No deduction
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.
Race Conditions
First Race 2.15 - THE RSA NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £40. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.45 - THE BRIAN BROOKES ‘STILL GOT IT!’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb BRIAN BROOKES has generously sponsored this race 11 entries at £40. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.15 - THE BELVOIR MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham in January, 2026. 10 entries at £40. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.45 - THE BERKELEY INSURANCE GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215 and the fourth £608. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £50. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.15 - THE QUORN MAIDEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2980 to the winning horse The second to receive £1491, the third £744, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for maiden six yrs old and upwards, which have finished first, second, third or fourth in a British Point-to-Point steeple chase Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 8 entries at £30. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2590; Second £1295; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) HC
SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE COTTESMORE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7450 to the winning horse The second to receive £3727, the third £1861, the fourth £933 and the fifth £465. for six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd.Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 14 entries at £75. - Closed February 19th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6476; Second £3239; Third £1619; Fourth £810; Fifth £405. (Penalty Value £7450.50) HC
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
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