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RACE 1 2.13

THE HOWDEN SUPPORTING WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): B Pauling (11 wins from 83 runners, 13%) runs FRENCH SYMPHONY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs FRENCH SYMPHONY

Longest Traveller: KING OF THE LAKE trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 122 miles.

1 STAR OF AFFINITY (IRE) (21)

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Nansheen (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

J Freddie Gingell

Kennington, Reed, Sharp & Goodsir Joe Tizzard, Sherborne P12311 D

Br Crossogue Bloodstock

S Coral Racing Limited T TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles this season, winning three times, including career-best performance at Kempton earlier this month, travelled well and forged clear to score decisively Up 9lb for that but he’s improving and has to be respected in his bid for a hat-trick.

2 IN LIMBO (IRE) (27)

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Silver Needle (IRE) (Snurge)

Br Miss Samantha Weston

NON-RUNNER

Chris Down, Cullompton 332/-435

J Up In The Air syndicate

S Woodwarm Stoves

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in points and following a lengthy absence, shaped with promise in his 2 starts in novice hurdles, latterly when third at this venue (2m). Didn’t get home over this trip faced with testing ground on handicap debut, not helped by racing keenly Lightly-raced but needs to prove his stamina.

3 KING OFTHE LAKE (GB) (13)

B g Kayf Tara - Shanxi Girl (Overbury (IRE))

TFRHHHII

J Chad Bament (7) Lake Side Racing

Br Richard Kent

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton 20-0001 D

S Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on falling handicap mark after 8 weeks off when bolting up at Wincanton (21.3f, soft) 13 days ago, always travelling strongly and seemingly much improved for having undergone a second wind surgery 11lb makes life tougher but still a major player if arriving here in the same form.

4 PACHACUTI (IRE) (13)

TFRHHHHH

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs MacVeale (IRE) (Karinga Bay) J Ben Bromley

The Arthur White Partnership

Br P. Corkery

David Pipe, Wellington 1-424PP

S W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily got the hang of things over fences last season but has lost his way this year, pulling up on both starts (latest following a second wind operation). Reverts to hurdling with something to prove TFRHHIII 5 COLONIAL EMPIRE (GB) (36)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Susan Stroman (Monsun (GER))

Mr Mick O’Boyle

Br J. Dance

TimVaughan, Cowbridge 61/030-5

S DragonBet, Designation Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time 2m winner in 2022/23. Reappearance after 14-months off suggests he still retains ability and handicapper has given him a chance now, racing from only 1lb higher than his latest winning mark. TFRHHHII

6 BOBBY SOCKS (GB) (25) 8 11 4

B g Kayf Tara - Bobs Present (Presenting) J

Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Aiden Murphy

S Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful in a brace of 2 1/2m handicaps in 2023 and showed he retains plenty of ability following a 17-month absence, placing in two handicaps, latest when chasing home an unexposed/well-backed horse at Southwell following a second wind surgery (tongue tie added today). One for the shortlist.

7 KALHANDRION (FR) (19) 5 11 3 BHA107

B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR) (Badolato (USA))

J Freddie Mitchell

Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington 5-54P6

Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown glimpses of ability in novice/maiden hurdles, latest wearing ﬁrst-time tongue tie when creditable sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Shapes as though he will be better suited to handicaps and there could be more to come on handicap hurdle debut.

8 FRENCH SYMPHONY (IRE) (35) 6 11 2

B g Mahler - Suetsu (IRE) (Toulon)

TFRHHHII

BHA106

J Callum Pritchard (6)

The Cob Nuts Ben Pauling, Naunton 35-3336

Br Derwent Dene Farm S Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden wasn’t seen to best effect facing a shorter trip (on the back of a wind operation) on his ﬁnal qualifying run, but fared little better when back up in distance for handicap debut last month, sixth of 10 at Sandown (19.8f, soft). First-time visor needs to spark improvement.

TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 7.

2024: KRUGER PARK (FR) 6 11 2 Freddie Gingell 7-1 (Paul Nicholls) 11 ran

Betting Forecast: 2-1 King of The Lake (GB), 7-2 Star of Afﬁnity (IRE), 5-1 Bobby Socks (GB), 10-1 Pachacuti (IRE), 12-1 Colonial Empire (GB), 18-1 Kalhandrion (FR), 20-1 French Symphony (IRE)

Race Summary: Following a second wind surgery, KING OF THE LAKE appeared better than ever when routing the opposition by 26 lengths at Wincanton and despite an 11lb rise, he may be able to follow up that victory if in the same sort of form. Bobby Socks has performed creditably in both starts since a long absence and he remains of interest, while Star of Afﬁnity is much respected given his upward trajectory

1-2-3: 1.KING OF THE LAKE 2.BOBBY SOCKS 3.STAR OF AFFINITY (IRE)

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RACE 2 2.48

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JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for juvenile four yrs old

Total prize fund £10000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (16 wins from 122 runners, 13%) runs BRADSHAW & GIVE IT TO ME OJ

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs OCEAN CONQUEST

Longest Traveller: ESTATE PLANNING trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 103 miles.

(GB) (63)

B g Sixties Icon - Estrellada (Oasis Dream)

Power Geneva Ltd Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn P

Br Rob Windridge T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f) for Jack Channon but pulled up on Wetherby hurdle debut over Christmas (for Gary Brown). Has had wind surgery ahead of this ﬁrst outing for another new trainer TFRHHIII

2 BRADSHAW (GB) (140)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Molly Malone (FR) (Lomitas)

The Fat Jockey Partnership

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br The Molly Malone Partnership S KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden in France sole start on Flat. Left David Menuisier for 8,000 gns later in October and Give It To Me Oj looks very much the yard ﬁrst string here unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII

3 ESTATE PLANNING (IRE) (20)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Persian Memories (IRE) (Indian Ridge)

Mr Simon James & Partner Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br MrsVirginia McGrath

TIMEFORM VIEW Made steady progress in his ﬁrst 3 hurdles but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Warwick last time. Has to be treated with a degree of caution after that.

4 FRAM CASTLE (IRE) (80)

Ch g Decorated Knight - Star of Bristol (USA) (Speightstown (USA))

Orbital Racing Group & Miss E Donnelly

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Lost his way for Ollie Sangster towards the end of 2024 but the fact his new stable won this race last year provides hope now hurdling. TFRHHHII

5 GIVE ITTO ME OJ (GB) (13)

B g Time Test - Matron of Honour (IRE) (Teoﬁlo (IRE))

Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Mr W. A. Tinkler

S KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and has run to a similar level when placed in both juvenile hurdles, latterly second in theVictor Ludorum at Haydock. Sets a clear standard and has the potential for even better

6 GREGORIANS STAR (IRE) (18)

Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Rinaria (IRE) (Tamayuz)

The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes

Br Kildaragh Stud S Southdowns Unleashed

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew what was required when making a winning start in a Ludlow bumper in November Well beaten in a listed event at Cheltenham 8 weeks later and ran to a barely modest level switched to hurdles at Plumpton (2m, soft) since.

7 KILLARNEY LAKE (GB) (298) 11 0

Ch g Le Brivido (FR) - Flemish School (Dutch Art)

P C F Racing Ltd

Simon Hodgson, Hook

BHA-

J Philip Armson (3)

Br Plantation Stud CP

TIMEFORMVIEW 125/1, well held in a Flat novice at Windsor in May. Can only watch now hurdling 9 months on. TFRHIIII

8 OCEAN CONQUEST (GB) (20) 11 0

BHA111

B g Time Test - Lady Glinka (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) J SamTwiston-Davies

Millsy & Dans Partnership

Br Sean Browne

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham 042

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Ireland in 2023. Best effort in juvenile hurdles for new yard since returning from an absence when second of 7 at Warwick (21m, soft) last time. The obvious threat to Give It To Me Oj. TFRHHHHI

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

2024: ITHACA’S ARROW 4 11 0 Ben Ffrench Davis 7-2 (Dominic Ffrench Davis) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 8-15 Give It To Me Oj (GB), 9-2 Ocean Conquest (GB), 18-1 Estate Planning (IRE), 22-1 Bradshaw (GB), Gregorians Star (IRE), 25-1 Fram Castle (IRE), 50-1 Amancio (GB), 66-1 Killarney Lake (GB)

Race Summary: This looks a good opportunity for GIVE IT TO ME OJ to strike at the third time of asking over hurdles. Ocean Conquest is the one likely to follow him home.

1-2-3: 1.GIVE IT TO ME OJ 2.OCEAN CONQUEST 3.FRAM CASTLE (IRE)

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RACE 3 3.23

THE BetVictor CHELTENHAM NON-RUNNER NO BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (16 wins from 122 runners, 13%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs THE GOOD DOCTOR Longest Traveller: KIKIJO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 108 miles.

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Midgard (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) J

The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton 20P-22P BF

Br Cuadra Miranda Slu

S Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEW Bettered his fairly useful winning hurdle form when second in 2m handicaps at Warwick and this venue on his ﬁrst 2 starts over fences. Something can’t have been right when pulled up at Hereford last time and he’s capable of bouncing back. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. TFRHHHHI

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REFLECTION

(GB) (27) 8 11 13

Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE) (Presenting) J Jack Quinlan

Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury 00-6332 D

Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

S David Andrews Construction Limited T CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed into a fairly useful hurdler last season and has matched that level when placed in 19.5f handicap chases at Chepstow and Wetherby this winter Pulled clear of the rest when second at the latter venue 4 weeks ago and looks well treated off the same mark. TFRHHHHH

3 KIKIJO (FR) (59) 5 11 7

B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR) (Buck’s Boum (FR)) J Micheal Nolan Gwent Holdings Limited Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead 1-54

Br Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot

TIMEFORMVIEW Won juvenile hurdle decisively on sole start in France but no signiﬁcant impact in a pair of handicap hurdles in the mud for new connections in December Remains unexposed now chasing but a watching brief is the percentage call. TFRHHIII

4 ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (35) 6 10 13

B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR) (Poliglote) J Niall Houlihan

Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham 42231-6

Br Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney S KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner but never involved on Sandown chase debut/reappearance, albeit he faced a stifﬁsh task from out of the handicap. May do better this time. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 4 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast: 7-4 Bashers Reﬂection (GB), 5-2 The Good Doctor (FR), 11-4 All Authorized (FR), 8-1 Kikijo (FR)

Race Summary: BASHERS REFLECTION’s latest Wetherby second looks a solid piece of form and he’s taken to make it ﬁfth time lucky over fences, although The Good Doctor will be a threat if able to bounce straight back from a modest run at Hereford.

1-2-3: 1.BASHERS REFLECTION 2.THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) 3.ALL AUTHORIZED (FR)

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RACE 4 3.58

THE WATCH WEEKEND WINNERS POWERED BY BetVictor ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Henderson (41 wins from 217 runners, 19%) runs DYNO DAVE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs PIERROT JAGUEN Longest Traveller: LUD’OR trained by T Symonds, Hentland, 83 miles.

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 HORACES PEARL (FR) (97)

B g Authorized (IRE) -Yellow Queen (FR) (Slickly (FR)) J Connor Brace Matt & Sally Burford Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham 1/11-1

Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Logis, J. Ince et al TIMEFORMVIEW One of the best around in bumpers last season, signing off with a Grade 2 win at Aintree, and proved a class apart on Huntingdon hurdling debut (15.8f, soft) in November Open to signiﬁcant improvement and he’s a very strong candidate for this. TFRHHHHI

2 LUD’OR (FR) (27) 5 11 6

Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Luna Lucky (FR) (Ultimately Lucky (IRE)) J Jordan Nailor The Ludorums Tom Symonds, Hentland 52-2321

Br Ms Florence Pellerin

S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who has done nothing wrong in 4 starts since crossing the Channel, most recently landing the odds in a 14-runner Wetherby maiden (19.7f, soft). Should continue to give a good account but up against highly promising types here in Horaces Pearl and Pierrot Jaguen. TFRHHHII

3 PIERROT JAGUEN (FR) (28)

6 11 6

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Soif d’Aimer (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR)) J Sean Bowen

Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends

Br Mr Herve Tibeuf

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote 1-31

S UptonViva Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who fetched plenty both times he’s gone through the ring (£200,000 latest) and duly conﬁrmed his Cheltenham debut promise when landing a 23f Lingﬁeld maiden (soft) with any amount to spare late last month. Clearly a nice prospect and he’s one to follow. TFRHHHHH

4 DYNO DAVE (IRE) (19)

B g Mores Wells - Castlemyles Queen (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA))

Mr D White & Mr W Byrne

Br B. Leahy

7 11 0

BHA-

J Freddie Gordon (3)

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn 5

S Unibet

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability when ﬁfth of 14 on belated debut in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f, heavy) recently, despite carrying his tail awkwardly (head carriage wasn’t faultless either). Seemingly lacks the immediate potential of some of these rivals, though, and he’s probably more one for the medium-to-long term. TFRHHIII

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(GB) (337) 5 11 0

B g Jack Hobbs - Sudden Wish (IRE) (Jeremy (USA))

Mr G. L. Moore

Br G L Moore Racing

BHA-

J Niall Houlihan

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham 535-

S KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in bumpers last year, particularly when third in a big-ﬁeld contest at Kempton. Testing conditions perhaps to blame for low-key display at Fontwell last time but that was 11 months ago and he’s entitled to come on for this hurdles debut. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 (EXACTA)

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

2024: TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) 6 11 6 Harry Cobden 10-11 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 13-8 Horaces Pearl (FR), 7-4 Pierrot Jaguen (FR), 9-2 Lud’or (FR), 12-1 Dyno Dave (IRE), 28-1 Lightning Maqueen (GB)

Race Summary: A fascinating clash between highly promising novices PIERROT JAGUEN and Horaces Pearl. The latter proved to be one of the best bumper performers around last term and his hurdles debut success was brimming with promise. However, preference is for Pierrot Jaguen, who looked good at Lingﬁeld and while it’s likely that he will really come into his own over fences in due course, he nevertheless looks capable of making his mark in this sphere in the meantime. Lud’or can also make his presence felt.

1-2-3: 1.PIERROT JAGUEN (FR) 2.HORACES PEARL (FR) 3.LUD’OR (FR)

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RACE 5 4.33

THE HOWDEN SUPPORTING WEST BERKSHIRE MENCAP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

(For The Geoffrey Gilbey Trophy) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £22000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 138 runners, 14%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (5 wins from 44 runners, 11%) runs MOUNT TEMPEST

Longest Traveller: THE FAMOUS FIVE trained by V Williams, Hereford, 89 miles.

NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 MOUNTTEMPEST (IRE) (15)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE) (Presenting)

J Harry Atkins (7)

Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester P42-414 D

Br G. Merrigan

S Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Built on solid reappearance fourth of 15 at Bangor when striking at Sandown in December, winning with more in hand than the margin of victory would suggest. Completely misﬁred over the same C&D recently but the fact that he’s turning out again just 15 days later suggests that all is well. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. TFRHHHII

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THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR) (19) 7 11 7

B g Camelot - Palme Royale (IRE) (Red Ransom (USA)) J Charlie Deutsch

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford 1-03152 CD

Br Bloodstock Agency Ltd

S Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles and conﬁrmed promise of his chasing debut when winning a 5-runner C&D handicap duing the Christmas period. Bounced back from a below-par Haydock effort when ﬁnding just one too good at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last time and strong claims off the same mark here. TFRHHHHH

3 RATH GAUL HILL (IRE) (315)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE) (Luso)

Mr Kevin Price

Br Miss Maria Brew

7 11 5

J SamTwiston-Davies

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham 54P211- CD

S Solstice T

TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives on a hat-trick having scored over C&D and at Ayr (16.5f, soft) on ﬁnal 2 starts of last season. 4lb rise for latest success fair enough and likely to pose a signiﬁcant threat to his 4 rivals, provided he is ready to roll following a 10-month absence. TFRHHHII

4 DUHALLOWTOMMY (IRE) (26) 7 11 2

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Grannie Liz (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE))

J Kevin Brogan John and Marion Terry

Br John Hennessy

Toby Lawes, Beare Green 120-322 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f, all at Plumpton). Performed with credit in both starts this term and looks sure to make his presence felt again here. TFRHHHHI

5 BALLYBREEZE (GB) (62) 9

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cottstown Gold (IRE) (Presenting) J Sean Bowen

Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham 10F/U-0P D

Br Mrs Fiona Walker S Solstice

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over fences at Chepstow in October 2022 but lightly-raced and well below par since, pulled up in the C&D contest won by The Famous Five on latest start in December Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Rath Gaul Hill. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5 (EXACTA) Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. 2024: I’D LIKE TO KNOW (IRE) 7 11 2 Rex Dingle 11-10 (Chris Gordon) 5 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Duhallow Tommy (IRE), 3-1 The Famous Five (FR), 7-2 Mount Tempest (IRE), 4-1 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), 10-1 Ballybreeze (GB)

Race Summary: THE FAMOUS FIVE remains just 2lb above the mark off which he landed a C&D handicap over Christmas and the 7-y-o is taken to resume winning ways on the back of a creditable second at Chepstow last time. Duhallow Tommy has resumed with a couple of solid efforts in defeat this season and looks sure to be in the thick of things once again, while Rath Gaul Hill will be a player if fully tuned-up and top-weight Mount Tempest is also feared, despite a decidedly sluggish display at Sandown recently

1-2-3: 1.THE FAMOUS FIVE (FR) 2.DUHALLOW TOMMY (IRE) 3.RATH GAUL HILL (IRE)

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RACE 6 5.05

THE ONE UP ON FOOTBALL NOW AT BetVictor HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer)

for five yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £17500

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (20-25): V Williams (14 wins from 58 runners, 24%) runs RAMO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs CHAMPAGNE TWIST

Weightwatcher: PRESS YOUR LUCK won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 5lb to 127. Longest Traveller: GAMESTERS GUY trained by Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas, 155 miles.

NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 GAMESTERS GUY (GB) (34) 6

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady (Almushtarak (IRE)) J Henry Brooke Gamesters Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas 131-215

Br Kinsale Stud & Mr D.V. Williams S Swansway, BrynVyrnwy Caravan Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper scorer who has made a highly promising start in this sphere, very easily landing 12-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) in December Found out in better company at Cheltenham last month but well worth a go at this trip and looks interesting back in calmer waters on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI

2 SAINT PALAIS (FR) (20) 8 12 0

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Ladies Choice (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) J Harry Bannister Mr Richard J. Bandey Richard Bandey, Kingsclere 1/5FP/-61 C D

Br Mme Henri Devin & MmeVictoria Devin S Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice chaser in 2021/22 but not seen for 21 months after pulling-up in the 2023 Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham. Left behind low-key comeback when winning a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) earlier this month, relishing the test of stamina. Interesting but needs to prove he can back that up. TFRHHHII

3 CHAMPAGNETWIST (IRE) (36)

B g Shantou (USA) - Aunt Nora (IRE) (Kayf Tara)

The Pour Decisions Syndicate

Br Fintan Kealy

J Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton 110-U00 D

S Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Very promising as a novice, landing a competitive EBF Final handicap at Sandown (19.8f) in March, but this season hasn’t gone to plan, unseating on reappearance and only beating home two horses in subsequent starts. Handicapper has dropped him 2lb, but he needs to recapture some form.

4 PRESSYOUR LUCK (IRE) (20) 10 11 11

B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE) (King’s Ride)

Mrs Jenny Gordon

Br Gregory Rossiter

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J Freddie Gordon (3)

Chris Gordon, Winchester P014/0-P D

S Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winning hurdler/chaser at his best, clearly needed his comeback (carrying plenty of condition, pulled-up) and while he should be sharper on this occasion, he could be vulnerable to some younger/ less-exposed runners.

5 MAGICAL KING (IRE) (20)

Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tipping On (IRE) (Beneﬁcial)

The Garratt Family

Br Eric Larkin

J Charlie Hammond

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard 512-322

S Science Supplements

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner last season and has been steadily progressive this season, placing on all of his starts, latest having travelled well when ﬁnishing second over C&D earlier this month. He should relish this test of stamina and holds a leading chance. TFRHHHHH

6 RAMO (FR) (17) 8 11 7

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR) (Balko (FR))

J Charlie Deutsch

C B Compton & L Di Franco Venetia Williams, Hereford 232P-60

Br Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain

S Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who hasn’t convinced in two starts over fences this year

Returns to smaller obstacles with conditions in his favour and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form. TFRHHHII

7 WONDERFUL EAGLE (GER) (77)

Ch g Adlerﬂug (GER) - Wonderful Filly (GER) (Lomitas)

Damree Developments Ltd

Br Gestut Gorlsdorf

6 11 4 BHA120

J Micheal Nolan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead 340-133

S Philip Hobbs Racing CP

TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in Germany has proved as good as ever over hurdles this season, twice placing at Cheltenham, latterly (3m, good to soft) when keeping on well on ﬁrst try over this sort of trip in a steadily run affair Leading contender if he can cope with this greater test of stamina.

8 ITSEEMSLIKEIT (GB) (121)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Douryna (Generous (IRE))

John White & Anne Underhill

Br R. W. Russell

6 11 2

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BHA118

J JackTudor

David Pipe, Wellington 3/410-P

S W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Ffos Las maiden hurdle in testing conditions but modest at this venue on ﬁnal start of last season. Weakened quickly again in Newton Abbot handicap on reappearance after wind surgery in October Lots to prove returning from a near 4-month absence.

9 SHUTUPSHIRLEY (GB) (20)

B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff (Tragic Role (USA))

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J Harry Kimber Chris Pugsley & Nigel Skinner

Br Mr A. F. Lees

Robert Walford, Blandford 0/511/-16 BF

S Pugsley Revill T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a hat-trick when making light of a long absence to score in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) in December Not in the same form from an 8lb higher mark when sixth of 12 over C&D (soft) 20 days ago, having threatened to deliver more. Low mileage 8-y-o could bounce back.

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NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

2024: TANGANYIKA (FR) 6 11 0 Charlie Deutsch 13-2 (Venetia Williams) 7 ran

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Magical King (IRE), 4-1 Gamesters Guy (GB), 6-1 Wonderful Eagle (GER), 13-2 Shutupshirley (GB), 7-1 Saint Palais (FR), 11-1 Champagne Twist (IRE), 16-1 Ramo (FR), 20-1 Itseemslikeit (GB), 50-1 Press Your Luck (IRE)

Race Summary: MAGICAL KING should relish this test of stamina, having ﬁnished second over C&D in similar conditions earlier this month. He appeals most ahead of Wonderful Eagle who has placed in some good Cheltenham handicaps this season, while Gamesters Guy could be open to more improvement stepping up in trip on handicap debut. 1-2-3:

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