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Robert McCarthy
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Peter Crafts
Steward
Louise Moore
Assistant Steward
Lauren Thomson
Raceday Assistant
Ali Galliers-Pratt
Starters
Shaun Mitchell, Ryan Colley
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Wayne Burnell
Veterinary Officer
Alice Brown
Veterinary Surgeons
Norrie Chapman, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
Mark W. A. Andrews, B.V.M.&S., M.R.C.V.S.
Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre
Medical Officers
Dr Wroe, Dr Lawrence, Dr Savanth, Dr Rollason
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Lisa Cook, Jo Hardy, Leanne Asprey
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
Tim Peters
Betting Ring Manager
Cliff Morrissey
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell Chairman
Sue Lucas
Racecourse Directors
Kate Key, Michael Tuck, Lucy Parry, Helen Connors & Marc Blackford
General Manager
Jack Pryor
Clerk Of The Course
Alice Cosgrove
Operations Manager
Hannah Butler
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jack Pryor - 07909 000955
Head Groundsman
Tim Beebe
Sales Executive
Shannen Williamson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinator
Patricia Grove
Marketing Executive
Leanne Mandall
Operations & Events Executive
Jennifer Lawrence
General Manager, Catering
Christopher Dronfield
Grounds & Maintenance Team
Luke Smales, Keiron Proctor, Mitchell Peachey, Lee Brighton, Harry Rhymer
First Race 2.35 - THE MARKET RASEN GUIDES INTERNATIONAL CAMP 2026 AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5091 to the winning horse The second to receive £2547, the third £1272, the fourth £637 and the fifth £317 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £51 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden byAmateurJockeys who are members ofthe AmateurJockeys’ Association ofGreat Britain bythe deadline forDeclaration ofJockeys and onthe dayofthe race Market RasenTown Council has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries, 1 at £10 and 9 at £51. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4425; Second £2213;Third £1106; Fourth £553; Fifth £277. (PenaltyValue £5091.17) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.10 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and 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 April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.45 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV 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, April 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 19 entries at £35 - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£2921; Second £1461;Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
FourthRace4.20-THEMALTONMARQUEESHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Malton Marquees have generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 27 entries at £35. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£2827; Second £1413;Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.55 - THE MARKET RASEN STATION ADOPTION GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Market Rasen Town Council has generously sponsored this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £37 - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3029; Second £1514;Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
SixthRace5.30-THEGETDAILYTIPSATracingtv.comOPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE(CLASS5)(Category1Elimination) (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 run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb
The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize 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 April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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The Tiger Roll Bar
Named after the 2019 Grand National winner, who won his first race at Market Rasen, the Tiger Roll Bar offers flowing Champagne and a wide variety of hot & cold beverages. Enjoy the adjoining terrace which overlooks the final straight and finishing post
Francky’s Bar & Bistro
Named in tribute to Francky Du Berlais, a course favourite and two-time Summer Plate winner Enjoy our bistro with a variety of hot and cold food, sandwich options and full bar facility It’s a great venue to grab a snack and chill out on the terrace with excellent trackside viewing.
The Owners And Trainers Bar
A private facility for Owners & Trainers with runners on the day serving a full range of drinks and complimentary food on offer Access to Owners & Trainers only
Our General Admission Enclosure offers access to The Tote Exacta Bar, Antonios Pizzeria and The Victor Lucas Bar along with a range of mobile outlets offering food and drink options
Antonio’s Showcasing deliciously handmade pizzas and a variety of Italian themed hot and cold drinks
Tote Exacta Bar
A fabulous bar with panoramic views of the racecourse offering a full bar service along with a dedicated coffee station overlooking the last fence and home straight
Victor Lucas Bar
Victor Lucas was responsible for the running of Market Rasen Racecourse from 1945 until 1971 He planned the layout of the course, paddock, parade ring, stands and weighing room, which has remained largely in place until today. Enjoy a full bar service with excellent views of the home straight and final fence.
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2 SURE TOUCH (GB) (86)
B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR) 8 11-13
J Harry Cobden
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner
B Upton Viva Stud
S Geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan
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
TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM 2/23111- CD TIMEFORMVIEWHadaproductive2022overhurdles,winning4 times,andfurtherprogressoverfenceslastseason,completing hat-trickatPerthinApril.Anotherbigrunlooksthecards.
25Apr Per 20f HcpC soft 1/5 Feu Du Bresil (FR) 5l 6Feb Tnt 23f HcpC good 1/7 Magic Saint (FR) 7l Dec23 Utt 20f HcpC heavy 1/5 Desque de L’Isle (FR) hd
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
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Jockey enlisted to ride the horse.
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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. Horse’s sponsor
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
Owners Prize Money 1st £4425, 2nd £2213, 3rd £1106, 4th £553, 5th £277 (PenaltyValue £5091.17)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (14 wins from 70 runners, 20%) run CONCETTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) run THE DREAM GOES ON LONGESTTRAVELLER: MORFEE trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 197 miles.
ChmJetAway-MissSuperior(IRE)
7 12-0
J MrShayHalton (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Kirby, Richmond
O North South Flyers Syndicate
B MrJamie Reck
S Hall&Sykes,PhilipKirbyRacing,TopspecEquineLtd
BgKapgarde(FR)-LuluRouge(FR) 8 11-9
J MrEdwardVaughan(5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O 5 O’clock Somewhere Partnership
B Mr OlivierTricot & Mr Dominique Bressou
S Swansway
3 MORFEE (IRE) (69)
BgDylanThomas(IRE)-MaBaker(IRE) 9 11-7
J MrSimon Elliott (3)
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
O Mrs Ann Leftley
B Ronan Tynan
S We Do Vans
GrgFrenchFifteen(FR)-AskForRain 10 11-1
J MrPaddyBarlow(3)
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Readers &Wiggy, The 8 Amigos &J Burns
B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
S Mark Walford Racing
BmKayfTara-Adreamstillalive(IRE) 6 10-13
J MrJackAndrews
T DrRichard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich
O Upton House Stud
B Dr RDP Newland & Mr G Farmiloe
S Coulthursts Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM621233 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdleswinnerwho completedthe set in heavy-ground Wetherby handicap chase in January Has held her formsinceandreturntothislongertripwillsuit.
TFRHHHHI BHA112 FORM502523 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Has an awkward head carriage but won twice lastterm(includingoverC&D)andhasacoupleofgoodseconds overfurtherheretohisnamethisseason.Onetoconsider
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM1-PP325
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences in 2023-24 and better signs back chasing at his regular track Plumpton off this mark the lasttwice.Wouldn’tdismiss.
10Feb Plm 28f HcpC soft 5/11 Invincible Nao (FR) 14l 27Jan Plm 25f HcpC soft 2/6 Invincible Nao (FR) 23/4l 1Jan Fkn 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Court Cian (IRE) 22l
TFRHHHHH BHA104
FORM053032 C
TIMEFORMVIEWAcourse regularwith a cracking record and ran a fine race away from Market Rasen for once when going close at Wetherby 3 weeks ago, rallying all way to the line and clear of theremainder Nudgedbackup2lbandgoodchancebackhere.
28Mar Wet 24f HcpC good 2/6 Mixedwave (IRE) nk 4Mar Mkt 27f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Fairlawn Flyer 91/4l 17Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 Eyed 31l
TFRHHHII BHA102
FORM443611
TIMEFORMVIEWOvercamesomejumpingerrorstomakeawinning chasing debut in 4-runner handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good) afortnightago,keepingongamely Staminatoproveinhat-trickbid.
6Apr Plm 19f HcpC good 1/4 WalksLikeTheMan(IRE) 13/4l 8Mar Her 19f HcpH good 1/11 StaffSergeantLen(GER) 13/4l Oct24 Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 Juggernaut (FR) 38l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: POSTCHAISE (IRE) 7 10 10 MrHarryMyddelton 10-3 (OliverGreenall&Josh Guerriero) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Giovanni Change (FR), 3-1 Concetto (FR), 9-2 The Dream Goes On (GB), 11-2 Morfee (IRE), 6-1 Micks Jet (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
GIOVANNI CHANGE returns to his usual haunt on the back of a narrow defeat at Wetherby and can notch up a fifth Market Rasen success. Concetto could be the danger
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at market-rasen.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£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 191 runners, 18%) runs CHEVELLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs CHEVELLE LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHEVELLE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
BmPourMoi(IRE)-Enistar(IRE)
5 11-6
J Tom Broughton (5) E Tongue Strap
T Max Comley, Naunton
O Mr C. Noell III
B Mrs Darina Kelly
2 ONE COLOUR (IRE) (69)
ChmTeofilo(IRE)-Bluefire 6 11-6
J TabithaWorsley(3)
T Max Young, Sneads Green
O Mr D. Broadhurst
B Godolphin
ChmMastercraftsman(IRE)-Beshayer(FR) 5 11-6
J Kevin Brogan
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O Tim Cottier and Razor Ruddock Racing 1
B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
BmClovisduBerlais(FR)-Mawaweel(IRE) 6 11-6
J KielanWoods
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Mrs J. Way
B Mrs J. Way
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
BmMahler-AndWhateverElse(IRE) 6 11-6
J HarryBannister E Tongue Strap
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O The Soldiers of Fortune
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
6 CHEVELLE (FR) (193)
ChfTheGreyGatsby(IRE)-Tucupita(USA) 4 10-12
J Jack Hogan (3) E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Tyringham Partnership
B Anita Nesser
S BresBet
ChfUlysses(IRE)-IceGala 4 10-12
J ConorRabbitt (3)
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O Mr M. E. Sowersby
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
3.10 2m 125y
TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM22P5
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points in May and produced a promising first effort underRuleswhen narrowlydenied atAyr(20.4f)inJanuary PulledupatLingfieldamonthlaterbutback ontracktoanextentatWetherbysince.Tonguetiefitted.
18Mar Wet 19f Hdl good 5/12 AudaciousAnnie 71/2l 11Feb Lin 19f Hdl heavy P/7 Presenting Doy(IRE)6Jan Ayr 20f Hdl soft 2/7 Golden Point (FR) s.h
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0/110-0 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-bumper winner in 2023 but has finished downthe field in4 starts onthe level forthisyardand alsowellheld onhurdlesdebut.
10Feb Wol 12f Stk stand 11/11 CosmicView 25l Sep24 Mkt 16f Hdl good 7/8 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 59l Sep24 Wol 14f Hcp stand 8/10 Black Smoke (IRE) 20l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM5
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatforHarryEustace (stays2m),successfuloncein2024 Heldbackbyjumpingwhenfifth of 8 on hurdles debut a month ago but she may take a significant stepforwardthistime.
14Mar Don 16f Hdl good 5/8 OurLil
Oct24 Not 14f Hcp heavy 2/6 Pique’
Sep24 Gwd 14f Hcp heavy 4/4 Entrancement (FR) 52l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM4-00
TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedplentytoworkonwhenfourthof16onher WarwickdebutinNovember2023butclearlyhadhershareofissues andwellheldbothstartsinthatspherein2025.
27Mar Swl 15f NHF good 9/10 Rock Sensation (IRE) 31l 21Feb War 16f NHF soft 8/8 Betty’s Daisy 84l Nov23 War 16f NHF soft 4/16 Let It Rain 11l
TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM3354P6
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched the pick of her novice form sent handicapping when fourth of 11 at Bangor in February Reported to have made a respiratory noise when pulled up back there next time butmod-fieldeffortatNewburywasstepbackintherightdirection.
22Mar Nby 20f HcpH good 6/15 Siog Geal (IRE) 93/4l
26Feb Bgr 19f HcpH heavy P/7 Richardson7Feb Bgr 16f HcpH soft 4/11 New Found Fame (IRE) 23/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairmaiden onthe Flat in France.Transferredto a successful stable but didn’t show much sent hurdling at Ludlow inOctober Offsince(hashadabreathingop)andtonguetieon.
Oct24 Lud 15f Hdl good 9/12 One Glance 28l Jul24 Vic 9f Stk - 5 Lily Ofthe Kingdon (FR) 1l Jun24 Lio 7f Stk - 12 Brothers ofLily’s (FR) 5l
S Mike Sowersby Racing TFRHIIII BHAFORM6
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat, little impact in varied eventsin2024 SoldfromPatrickOwens1,000gnsinSeptemberand tailedoffonhurdlesdebut.
Dec24 Don 16f Hdl
BfJackHobbs-NinnaNanna(FR) 4 10-12
J ConorO’Farrell
T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
O The Well Oiled Partnership
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
ChfRecorder-ScottishStage(IRE) 4 10-12
J AaronAnderson (3)
T Jessica Bedi, Yarm
O Ayresome Angels
B Mr David Curran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHI BHA97 FORM323
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertonumerouswinnersandshowedafair level of ability in 3 “junior” races over hurdles this winter. Should be involvedagain.
26Feb Wet 16f Hdl soft 3/7 Madame Luna
Dec24 Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Blue Moon Lady
Nov24 Fkn 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/3 Madame Luna
TFRHHHII BHAFORM2
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Flat maiden on heavy ground for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2023 but missed 2024 and sold for only 2,000 gns ahead of hurdles debut. Did show aptitutde for hurdling whensecondinaweakrace
5Mar Cat 15f Hdl good 2/4 Assorda (FR) 12l Nov23 Nkt 8f Stk heavy 11/12 RegalJubilee 52l Oct23 Lei 7f Stk soft 1/3 PrimoLara(IRE) 11/
2024: PITWOOD ROAD 6 11 6 Brian Hughes 10-11 (Terence O’Brien) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-2 Plus Point (GB), 7-2 Ninna Collina (GB), 4-1 The Secret Pearl (IRE), 6-1 Just HerType (IRE), 10-1 Sharona (FR), 11-1 Chevelle (FR), 100-1 Rightofway (GB), 150-1 Icecap (GB), 300-1 One Colour (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
PLUS POINT was held back by her jumping on hurdles debut at Doncaster a month ago but she’ll hopefully know a lot more this time and given her Flat form, there should be plenty more to come. Ninna Collina and The Secret Pearl look the main dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLUS
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £139,487 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025.
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 191 runners, 18%) runs JOINING FORCE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (7 wins from 74 runners, 9%) runs CHARLIE BALOO
FANCYTHAT: J & A O’Neill won this race in 2017 and 2024
The stable runs MONTY BODKIN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRESENTING MILAN trained by R G Hawker, Frome, 225 miles.
1 AWAYFORTHE NIGHT(IRE) (35)
BgGetaway(GER)-InchiquinHigh(IRE) 6 11-6
J AdamWedge
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Miss P. Morris
B M. G. Ronayne
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
2 CASTANEABREEZE
ChgDiamondBoy(FR)-KatesTheBoss(IRE) 5 11-6
J Joshua Parker(7)
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O B. J. Painter
B Declan Phelan
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
BgWorkforce-GayeFlora 6 11-6
J Liam Harrison
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Roy & Sally Green
B Mrs B. Cloney
S BresBet
BgMilan-DuplicateDaughter(IRE)
5 11-6
J BenJones E Visor
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O MrT. P. Radford
B Miss Susan O’Gorman
S Fitzdares
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-LaSegnora(FR)
6 11-6
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O The Megsons
B Mrs Dale Adams
S Wasdell Group
6 NEWINVENTION (IRE) (57)
ChgSholokhov(IRE)-LissAChroi(IRE) 5 11-6
J HenryBrooke
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Mr Oliver Greenall
B Niall Flynn
S Swansway
7 PRESENTING MILAN (IRE) (121)
BgMilan-Va’vite(IRE)
J HarryReed
T Richard Hawker, Frome
O Mrs D Dewbery Mrs DJ Brown Mrs R Nelmes
B Diane Dewbery
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3064
TIMEFORMVIEWUppedmarkedlyintripandshowedmorethanon hurdlesdebutwhenfourthoverC&D,notgivenahardtime.
16Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 4/8 Groovy Blue 7
TFRHHHII BHAFORM6335
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-made sort who displayed race-by-race progress in bumpers, staying on graduallywhen third in a 14-runner contest at Huntingdon (15.8f). Modest effort on hurdles debut over C&D3weeksagobuthe’ssurelybetterthanthat.
26Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 5/5 He’sADiamond (IRE) 30l 2Mar Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 3/14 Mydaddypaddy(IRE) 15l 1Feb Wet 16f NHF soft 3/9
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM42-362
TIMEFORMVIEWDamunracedhalf-sistertousefulhurdler(stayed23/4m) CouleurFrance Runner-uponsecondof2startsinIrishpointsandfairstartto RulescareerwhenthirdinaChepstowbumperinOctober Alsoshowedability bothhurdlesstarts,latterlywhensecondoverC&Dandhe’scapableofbetter 16Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 2/8 Groovy Blue
Nov24 Chp 16f Hdl good 6/9 Royal Infantry(IRE) 14l Oct24 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 3/9 Moneygarrow (IRE) 91/
TFRHHHII BHA96 FORM0442 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Displayed some ability only start in bumpers and showed benefit ofhurdles debut effortwhen fourth of7 in a Ludlow maiden(23.8f)inFebruary TurnedoverwhenashortpriceoverC&D lasttimeandvisornowon.
26Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 2/5 He’sADiamond (IRE) 13l 19Feb Lud 23f Hdl gd-sf 4/7 Bold Recruit (IRE) 14l 27Jan Plm 20f Hdl soft 4/6 Serious Challenge (IRE) 35l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM261-6F
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when winning Doncaster bumper last February for Ben Pauling. Switched yards and after shaping better than the result on hurdles debut (had a breathing op after) he fell wheninsecondatHuntingdonlastmonth.Shouldbeafactor
2Mar Hun 20f Hdl gd-sf F/6 Nativehill (IRE)Nov24 Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Ira Hayes (IRE) 25l Feb24 Don 16f NHF soft 1/7 TomDoniphon(FR) 13/4l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM4
TIMEFORM VIEW Sholokhov gelding who showed ability when fourth of 10 in a Newcastle maiden hurdle (16.9f) on debut 57 days ago, outpaced before staying on again late That effort coupledwithpedigreesuggeststhistripwillsuit.
22Feb Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/10 Young Getaway(IRE) 13l
S The Injured Jockeys Fund TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2316
TIMEFORMVIEWBredforstaminaandshapedthatwayinbumpers, drivenouttoscoreatHerefordinNovember Sixthinabetterraceat Ascotandheneedsconsideringnowhurdlingupintrip
Dec24 Asc 15f NHF gd-sf 6/14 Windbeneathmywings(IRE) 20l Nov24 Her 16f NHF good 1/6 CelticQueen
BgWaldpark(GER)-Gentilonda(FR)
J Stan Sheppard
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Value Racing - Walden
5 11-6
B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al
S Plumbing World
ChmUlysses(IRE)-FloodWarning
5 10-13
J Miss Pippa Brown (7) E Tongue Strap
T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
O Mrs M. Chapman
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
ChgJackHobbs-MillyBaloo
J Jamie Hamilton
T Tim Easterby, Malton
O Mr R. W. Metcalfe
B R. W. Metcalfe
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
4 10-10
TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM5-30330
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers for Tom Weston and was noted finishing with running left when third of 9 in a Huntingdon maiden (2m) in January Never involved at Doncaster switched to a handicap
1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 13/14 Aotano (GER) 64l
23Jan Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 La Pinsonniere (FR) 14l
Dec24 Lei 15f Hdl heavy 3/7 IndeevarBleu (FR) 11l
TFRHIIII BHA78 FORMP240P3
TIMEFORMVIEW Fully exposed now and remains vulnerable in any company.
26Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 3/5 He’sADiamond (IRE) 16l 2Jan Hun 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Rockola (IRE)Dec24 Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 8/8 Alright Dai (IRE) 26l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM04
TIMEFORM VIEW ack Hobbs gelding who is bred to be a useful jumper but looks one for the longer term on evidence of both runs lastmonth.
26Mar Mkt 20f Hdl good 4/5 He’sADiamond (IRE) 16l 2Mar Don 16f NHF good 9/12 AtThe Oche (IRE) 15l
2024: PYFFO (IRE) 6 11 7Jonjo O’NeillJr9-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 7 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9. Stewards Note:
CASTANEA BREEZE: Following its run on 26/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
WALDEN: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Joining Force (IRE), 4-1 Monty Bodkin (IRE), 7-1 Presenting Milan (IRE), 8-1 Loch Frisa (IRE), 9-1 Walden (FR), 10-1 New Invention (IRE), 14-1 Away For The Night (IRE), 16-1 Castanea Breeze (IRE), 33-1 Charlie Baloo (GB), 80-1 Raincloud (GB)
Quite a few to consider, with JOINING FORCE given the nod having stuck to his task pretty well when second over C&D a month ago This trip should suit New Invention so he’s a threat, along with Presenting Milan, who managed to win a bumper
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (PenaltyValue £3696.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs ZUCAYAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs ZUCAYAN
WEIGHTWATCHER: SAMBEZI won off a handicap mark of 108, his rating is now down 8lb to 100 LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROBBER’S BRIDGE trained by D Horsford, Rockley, 176 miles.
BgClodovil(IRE)-TopAct(FR) 6 12-0
J MurrayDodd (7) E Blinkers
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O Mr Bill Hawkins
B Kildaragh Stud
S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
BrgSeaTheStars(IRE)-MiRaccomando 5 11-11
J LillyPinchin E Cheek Pieces
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O The Ikigai Partnership
B Effevi SRL
S The Injured Jockeys Fund
BgLucayan(FR)-JohnQuatz(FR)
8 11-9
J Nick Slatter(3) E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Ian Slatter
B Ecurie Biraben & Mrs Danielle Biraben
BgRajsaman(FR)-Tunis(FR)
9 11-9
J BenJones E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Oliver Signy, Lambourn
O Mrs Sarah McLean
B MrAlban Chevalier Du Fau et al
S Oliver Signy Racing Llp
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-DolceVitaYug 10 11-8
J Jamie Hamilton
T Ruth Jefferson, Malton
O Mrs J. M. Dodd
B DrV. Michel Crochelet
BgFrammassone(IRE)-MilleEtUneNuits(FR) 7 11-2
J HenryBrooke E Hood
T Dan Horsford, Rockley
O Rupert Martin
B Mrs P. M. Grainger
S RHM Horses Ltd
BgKayfTara-Zartwyda(IRE) 10 10-11
J TabithaWorsley(3) E Tongue Strap
T Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
S Grahams Estates Limited
TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM531152
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best for current yard when making all over 2m at Ludlow and Hereford this spring. Creditable secondof6inStratfordseller3weeksagobutmoreonhisplateback inahandicap
29Mar Str 18f Hdl good 2/6 Honneurd’Ajonc (FR) 23/4l 17Mar Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 ThankYou Blue 34l 8Mar Her 16f HcpH good 1/9 Seraphic(IRE) nk
TFRHHHII BHA102
FORM15213F
TIMEFORMVIEWWona2mHuntingdonmaidenlastMayandeven betterforminhandicapsthisautumn,gettinghisheadbackinfront atSouthwellinOctober FellatDoncasterinDecemberandoffsince.
Dec24 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf F/8 Sauce ofLife (IRE)Nov24 Kmp 16f HcpH good 3/5 Sanitiser 11l Oct24 Swl 15f HcpH good 1/8 Obsessedwithyou(FR) hd
TFRHHHHI BHA100
FORM4-F6332 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since striking at Ludlow in May 2023 but he arrives here on the back of 3 creditable placed efforts in recentmonths.Likelytobeinthethickofthingsagain.
25Mar Tnt 16f HcpH good 2/14 MrZee (IRE)
27Feb Lud 15f HcpH soft 3/9 GreatnessAwaits (IRE)
4Feb Tnt 19f HcpH soft 3/10 Rodney(IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA100
FORMP60P63 D
TIMEFORMVIEWElevenrunssincelastwinin2023buthedidturnin hisbesteffortoftheseasonwhenthirdof10inhandicapatFontwell 23daysago Claimsifhecanbuildonthat.
28Mar Fon 17f HcpH good 3/10 Ilitch (FR) 63/4l 10Mar Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 Chicago Storm 12l 21Feb War 19f HcpH soft P/11 Lanesborough (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA99
FORM161023
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a 2m Southwell maiden last May and 2 1/2m Newcastle handicap in January Creditable second back at Newcastle in February and good third at Hexham (both 2 1/2m) lastMarch.
25Mar Hex 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Forest Blaze 4l 13Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 PunxsutawneyPhil (IRE) 16l 22Jan Cat 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Komedy Kicks (IRE) 101/4l
TFRHHHII BHA93
FORM212-214
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on scoreboard when taking 14-runner Worcesterhandicap(21/2m,good)lastJuly Notinthesamewhena remote there on heavy ground 3 months later. Given another breaksince.Hoodrefitted Oct24 Wor 20f HcpH soft 4/9 Double Powerful (IRE) 33l Jul24 Wor 20f HcpH good 1/14 Emanate 3l May24 Fls 20f HcpH good 2/15 Long Draw (IRE) 23/4
TFRHHHHH BHA88
FORM00333F BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed over different trips here in January/ February and every chance when falling at the last over C&D lastmonth.Bigplayerifnonetheworse.
ChmGalileoGold-Tamika(IRE)
6 10-11
J AaronAnderson (3) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O MrA. Waite
B MrAndrew Heffernan
S Mike Sowersby Racing
ChgNirvanaDuBerlais(FR)-EmelinaBella(FR) 4 10-11
J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Mike and Eileen Newbould
B Mr Remi Boucret
S Micky Hammond Racing
BfTimeTest-OnAWhim 4 10-2
J Charlie Maggs (5)
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O Miss Emma Forman
B Ian O’Connor
S MikeSowersbyRacing,AghaulLtdHaulageContractors
BgCamacho-MorningJewel(IRE) 5 10-2
J William Maggs (5) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Sowersby, Malton
O The Southwold Set
B Kevin & Meta Cullen
TFRHIIII BHA88 FORMP6060P
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timewinnerontheFlatforAndrewMcNamara in Ireland but more miss than hit over hurdles. offering little in 3 outings for current yard Has had wind surgery since latest start. Canonlybewatched.
16Mar Mkt 18f HcpH good P/5 Let’s SailAway1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Aotano (GER) 98l 18Feb Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Miss Cynthia 43l
TFRHHIII BHA98 FORM3604
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed fair form when third in a French claimer in September but below that level in juvenile/novice events for this stable. Needs a first-time tongue tie to help spark a revival on handicapdebut.
15Mar Nwc 16f Hdl good 4/5 Matwana (FR) 24l 23Jan Wet 16f Hdl soft 7/8 Melon (GER) 24l Dec24 Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Hosaamm 47l
TFRHHIII BHA82 FORM060
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane and well held in in juvenile/maiden events over hurdles for current yard Morerealisticchancenowhandicappingbutstillhardtofancy
1Mar Don 19f Hdl gd-sf 8/12 QueensburyBoy(IRE) 68l 18Feb Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/8 Lundi Noir(FR) 23l Dec24 Cat 15f Hdl good 8/11 BustAMove (FR) 31l
S Mike Sowersby Racing TFRHIIII BHA68 FORM0P4
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden onthe Flat but onlymodest form at best over hurdles. Makes his handicap debut in this sphere from welloutoftheweights.
20Mar Seg 16f Hdl good 4/7 Lawmans Blis (IRE) 28l 25Feb Cat 15f Hdl gd-sf P/11 Ballyvango (IRE)Nov24 Seg 16f Hdl good 9/12 BraveJen 42l
2024: KING OFTHE ROAD (IRE) 5 11 3 KielanWoods 13-2 (Ben Pauling) 14 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 7, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Zucayan (FR), 11-2 Robber’s Bridge (IRE), 13-2 Gms Prince (GB), 15-2 Ikigai Star (IRE), Aquitaine Boy (FR), 8-1 Sambezi (FR), 17-2 Greatness Awaits (IRE), 18-1 Livano Bello (FR), 40-1 Takes Time (GB), 100-1 Macho Sun (IRE), 300-1 Red Trail (IRE)
GMS PRINCE held every chance when coming down at the final flight over C&D last month and might be able to gain compensation if none the worse. Zucayan and Sambezi have both gone a while without a win but arrive in form and might provide the main opposition.
HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (18 wins from 139 runners, 13%) runs GETAWAYJEWEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Aprahamian (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs GRAIN TRADE LONGESTTRAVELLER: VIN ROUGE trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 197 miles.
1 PITTSBURG (IRE) (10)
BgSageburg(IRE)-ConstantApproach(IRE) 9 12-0
J Callum Pritchard (5) E Tongue Strap
T Ryan Potter, Sellack
O Mr Nick Price
B John Fitzgerald
2
ChgZoffany(IRE)-AdventureSeeker(FR) 7 11-5
J James Best E Tongue Strap
T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
O S Mullins Racing Club
B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill
S We Do Vans
BgTelescope(IRE)-HaloFlora 6 11-5
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O John Aprahamian & Co Ltd
B Shade Oak Stud
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
4 ROYALMAX (FR) (9)
BgMaxios-Rahada(GER) 7 11-3
J Sean Quinlan
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O Mr C. T. Pogson
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant
BmUniversal(IRE)-Jontys’lass 9 11-0
J JoeWilliamson (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Andrew Crook, Leyburn
O Ashgill Stud 2
B Ashgill Stud
BgThewayyouare(USA)-AskAnnie(IRE) 11 10-13
J Charlie Maggs (5)
T Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland
O MrA. Slack
B F. Dunne
BgGetaway(GER)-Fada’sJewel(IRE) 11 10-13
J Brian Hughes
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Mr Phil Ellerby
B Mr D. Allen
S Northern Accountants
TFRHHHHH BHA90 FORM355311 CD TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatMarketRasenlastmonth and as good as ever when following up at Hereford 10 days ago. Shouldmakeaboldbidforthehat-trick. 10Apr Her 16f HcpC good 1/7
TFRHHIII BHA81
FORM5530-00 D
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdlewinnerbutshowednothingonhissole startoverfencesayearagoandarrivesoutofform(reportedlybled whenpulledupontheFlat53daysago).
26Feb Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl P/8 Further Measure (USA)Sep24 Str 16f HcpH good 7/9 Callin Baton Rouge (IRE)28l Aug24 Ntn 18f HcpH good 12/15 Melton Mossy(IRE) 26l
TFRHHHII BHA81
FORMP00-40P
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who ran best race when fourthonhandicaphurdledebutatHuntingdon(19.6f)inNovember However,failedbyalongchalktobackthatupnext2starts3months apartsoquestionstoanswernowchasing.Tonguestrapon.
12Mar Hun 20f HcpH good P/7 Youdecide (IRE)Nov24 Tnt 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/15 Ugo Bingo (FR) 63l Nov24 Hun 19f HcpH good 4/11 Orchestra (FR) 33/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA79
FORM033351
TIMEFORMVIEW Finally got offthe mark returning from 6 months offat Sedgefield 9 days ago and claims off5lb higherifthis doesn’t cometoosoon.
11Apr Seg 16f HcpC good 1/7 ConquerTheBreeze(IRE) 3
Oct24 Swl 15f HcpC good 5/11 Nevendon
Sep24 Wor 16f HcpC good 3/13 Gerard Mentor(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA76
FORM566P2P CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third success over fences at Southwell overayearago but more lowsthan highs since,thoughwas at least adecentsecondatCatterickonhispenultimatestart.
11Mar Seg 16f HcpC good P/6 FearlessAction (IRE)25Feb Cat 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Treaty Boy(IRE) 51/2l Dec24 Cat 19f HcpC good P/8 Not Staying Long (IRE) -
TFRHHIII BHA75
FORM5-03060
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran Flat performer won on the level at Musselburgh in November However, established as a fair maiden chasersoeasytolookelsewhere.
3Apr Seg 16f HcpH good 8/10 Milajess (IRE) 28l Nov24 Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Okavango Delta (IRE) 30l Nov24 Mus
TFRHHHII BHA75 FORM356556 CD TIMEFORMVIEWLosingrunstretchesbackalmost2yearsandwas alwaysbehindatCatterickwhenlastseeninDecember
8 PROSPECTHOUSE (IRE) (63)
BgRetirementPlan-Niffyrann(FR) 7 10-9
J William Maggs (5) E Visor
T Peter Niven, Malton
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing
B Ms Virginia Naylor-Leyland
S P D Niven Racing Ltd
9 FASTDEAL(GB) (25)
ChgFastCompany(IRE)-Maven 8 10-7
J PhilipArmson (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Michael Chapman, Market Rasen
O Mrs M. Chapman
B Habton Farms
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA71 FORM505350 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap hurdle here off 9lb higher in September2023butwellheldsince,includingoverfences.Changeof headgear
16Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 King Ulanda (IRE) 44l 1Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft 5/7 Okavango Delta (IRE) 28l Dec24 Cat 15f HcpC good 3/9 Flamelco (FR) 14l
TFRHIIII BHA69 FORM200P5P TIMEFORMVIEWIsn’tonetobeinterestedinwhateverthediscipline.
26Mar Mkt 17f HcpC good P/6 Pittsburg (IRE)2Jan Hun 16f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 J’Habite En France (FR) 34l Dec24 Swl 14f Hcp stand 8/8 Albert Lasker (IRE) 95l
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note:
VIN ROUGE: Following its run on 26/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
ZARA’S UNIVERSE: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pittsburg (IRE), 11-4 Royal Max (FR), 8-1 Getaway Jewel (IRE), 12-1 Grain Trade (GB), Zara’s Universe (GB), 14-1 Prospect House (IRE), 22-1 Vin Rouge (IRE), Jackhammer (IRE), 33-1 Fast Deal (GB)
The thriving PITTSBURG can complete the hat-trick in a race lacking depth. Royal Max finally got off the mark at Sedgefield recently and is the obvious threat.
PLAY SMARTER
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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 191 runners, 18%) runs NED HILL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs NED HILL
FANCYTHAT: F O’Brien won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs NED HILL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CREST OF STARS trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 262 miles.
1 AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (69)
J Ben Bromley(5)
T Don Cantillon, Newmarket
O Mr Don Cantillon
B Exors ofthe late Mr G J Freyne
2
BgMountNelson-ZihuatanejoBreeze(IRE) 6 11-2
J MrPaddyBarlow(7)
T Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop
O MrJ. B. Wallwin
B Bill Hayes & Declan Doyle
BgMilan-RathvawnBelle(IRE) 5 11-2
J BenJones E Tongue
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O MrT. P. Radford
B Mrs D. Cashman
S Fitzdares
4 EXIGUUS (GB) (61)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-SilverWish
J Tom Broughton (5)
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O MrAndy Parkin, Nick Kent
B Mrs S. C. Welch
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
BgDoctorDino(FR)-Solvalla(FR) 5 11-2
J Jack Hogan (3) E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Stewart Andrew
B Ms Marie-Odile Deshayes
S BresBet
BgHarzand(IRE)-CeolRua(IRE)
J Brian Hughes
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Crest Racing X
B Mrs Fiona McStay
S Crest Racing
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
4 10-8
TFRHHHII BHAFORM33
TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenakeenholdandruntoamodestlevelin 2 bumpers.Those races havethrown upwinners but he’ll need more toopenaccounthimselfhere.
TFRHHIII BHAFORMBF
TIMEFORM VIEW €30,000 half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaserReginaDracones(2m-25fwinner,stays33/4m),andfairchaser Calvic (2 1/2m winner). Failed to complete both starts in Irish points thistimelastyear
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM04
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in Huntingdon bumpers fitted with tonguetie.Morerequired.
12Mar Hun 15f NHF good 4/8 Driftwood Bounty (IRE) 19l 6Feb Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 7/12 Spectacularsunrise 91/2l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM4
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked and shaped as if better for the run on debutoverC&D2monthsago Oneforthelongerterm.
18Feb Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 4/7 Un SensALaVie (FR) 26l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM4
TIMEFORMVIEWA6-figure store from averygood jumping family, was fitted with a tongue strap fordebut (having also already had a breathingoperation)atWetherby12weeksagobutshowedpromise, leftpoorlyplacedandnotbeatenfar.Seemssuretoimprove 1Feb Wet 16f NHF soft 4/9 BayEmpress (IRE) 41/2l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM0
TIMEFORM VIEW €55,000 half-brother to smart hurdler/useful chaser AshdaleBob,fromagoodfamily 11/1,pitchedindeepfordebutintheNew Year’s Day Cheltenham listed bumper and showed a fair bit, just looking shortofthepacetolandablow.Thisiseasierandhe’sentitledtoimprove 1Jan Chl 16f NHF soft 9/16 Precious Metal (FR) 12l
2024:WADE OUT(IRE) 5 11 2 Sean Bowen 4-5 (OllyMurphy) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ned Hill (FR), 15-8 Crest of Stars (IRE), 5-1 American Empire (IRE), 14-1 Corra Bheinn (IRE), 25-1 Click On The Link (IRE), 66-1 Exiguus (GB)
NED HILL made a promising start at Wetherby a couple of months ago and likely to improve a fair bit on that, he could be hard to beat here. 4-y-o Crest of Stars showed a bit in a listed Cheltenham bumper first time up and is the clear danger
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