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6 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (34) 12 CD 5 11-6
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Talking Horses Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B R. J. & S. A. Carter
TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed following an encouraging debut in bumpers and failed to build on the minor promise shown at Chepstow when finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Exeter (18.5f, good to soft) last month. Bounce back required returned to maiden company. TFR
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THE WELCOME TO EASTER RACEDAY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs CHIQUE ANGEL
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs CHIQUE ANGEL
Longest Traveller: LANTIC BAY trained by M Keighley, Cheltenham, 137 miles.
1 DEVON BLUE (IRE) (108) 0-0P 5 11-6
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Milan Serenade (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O The Dangeurous Devonians Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mervyn Kidd Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a bumper (forVictor Dartnall) and similarly well-beaten both starts in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard this winter.
2 GORCOMBE AND WISE (GB) (67) 00 5 11-6
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Seemma Harry Kimber J
O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S
TIMEFORMVIEW Telescope gelding who has finished out the back in pair of maiden/novice hurdles at the start of 2025.
3 LANTIC BAY (GB) (674) 0- 8 11-6
Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Twiga Woods Daire McConville (7) J
O Digger’s Syndicate Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Ms M. Bayliss Bruern Game Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Eater gelding Dam winning pointer/runner-up sole start over fences Shaped as though in need of the run on debut back in June 2023. Off since.
4 LOKI’S MISCHIEF (FR) (93) 204246 BF
5 11-6
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Goddess Freja (FR) David Noonan J
O Mr Ron Watts Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Ulf Sjoberg Vasby Distribution Ab Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fair level first time out in bumpers and stepped up on his hurdles debut when just touched off in a 4-runner Taunton novice in November Again shaped well when fourth of 13 upped to 19f at the same course 2 months later but failed to finish race off on handicap debut Given a
5 SOUTHFIELD FINALE (GB) (134) 4 5 11-6
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Chamoss Royale (FR) Ben Godfrey J
O Mrs Angela Yeoman Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Angela Yeoman geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/chasers Southfield Theatre and Southfield Vic. Dam (c134/h134) 17f-25f hurdle/chase winner Shaped quite nicely in an Exeter bumper in December and bred to do better over obstacles.
6 WALK ON HIGH (GB) (44) F-32022 BF 8 11-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Highland Retreat Bryan Carver J
O The Highland Walkers Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Remainsamaidenbutarrivesintopform,runner-upinhandicapcompanyatTauntoninFebruaryandoccupiedsamespotwhenodds-ontoscore at Fontwell a month ago. Hood back on and this could be his day.
7 BARFORD GROOVER (GB) (26) 02/-03 6 10-13
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Briska des Bordes (FR) Sean Houlihan J
O Mr S. Rushworth Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter Gmr Couriers Ltd, The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper for Mitchell Hunt in spring 2023. Restricted to 2 runs since for different yards, but did show something to work on sent hurdling when third atWincanton last month. Up in trip
8 CHIQUE ANGEL (IRE) (30) 4-345 6 10-13
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Marie des Anges (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs L. Maclennan
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Miss Lisa Pyne Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame in 2 bumpers a year apart. Seemingly stretched by 21f on heavy ground when a remote fourth onWincanton hurdles debut but tame effort at Chepstow since means she has questions to answer
9 DAISY ME ROLLIN (IRE) (10) 606 5 10-13
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raise The Issue (IRE)
Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mr G. Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Bloomfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers last summer and same story on recent hurdles debut
10NEON MADONNA (GB) (63) 05 5 10-13
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Indian Stream
Freddie Gingell J
O Chasing Gold Racing Club Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Minor promise only in a pair of bumpers this winter but in good hands and jumping likely to see
11SEATHRIFT (IRE) (181) 6P 6 10-13
Br B m Bullet Train - Synthe Davis (FR)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORMVIEW BulletTrain mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Uncle Phil and fairly useful hurdler Helnwein.
12FIELD
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(GB) (25) 0 4 10-10
Br Br g Scalo - Solojorie (FR)
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Yorton Farm Stud Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 8 in bumper atTaunton on debut 25 days ago Makes hurdles debut
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Stewards Note:
DEVON BLUE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Walk On High (GB), 11-2 Southfield Finale (GB), 7-1 Loki’s Mischief (FR), 10-1 Neon Madonna (GB), 11-1 Chique Angel (IRE), 25-1 Barford Groover (GB), 40-1 Field of Aces (GB), 80-1 Sea Thrift (IRE), 150-1 Lantic Bay (GB), 300-1 Devon Blue (IRE), Gorcombe And Wise (GB), Daisy Me Rollin (IRE)
WALK ON HIGH has had a few chances now but he does arrive at the top of his game and with this race lacking strength in depth, he likely won’t need to improve to get off the mark. Southfield Finale showed enough in a bumper to make him of interest, with Loki’s Mischief another to consider back from a break
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Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (14 wins from 58 runners, 24%) runs MANALA
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs MANALA
Longest Traveller: COLONEL WHIZZ trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
1 COLONEL WHIZZ (IRE) (51) 62303-4 7 11-12
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gee Whizz (FR) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Declan Whelan Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten on return from a year off in similarTaunton handicap 7 weeks ago Fitted with cheekpieces now with more needed
2 CARVED IN STONE (GB) (150) 5-04300 5 11-9
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Bride Unbridled (IRE)
O Mr Robbie Llewellyn
B Al Asayl France
Charlie Price (3) J
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner for Hugo Palmer but hasn’t yet replicated that level of form over hurdles. Down another 3lb with new headgear tried.
3 MILITARY TYCOON (IRE) (33) 4-00051 D 5 11-7
Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Lycett Racing Ltd
B Mabaki Investments
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful Flat performer who proved a different proposition in belatedly tapping into some of his old ability to justify support and overcome a subsequent winner at Fontwell last month, travelling and staying on well. Good shout again up 7lb. TFRHHHHH BHA88
4 GODDESS AFRANA (IRE) (89) 53-5646
5 11-7
Br B m Fracas (IRE) - Miss Ekaterina (IRE) David Noonan J
O Atlantic Friends Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest in bumpers and similar scenario over hurdles so far, well held on handicap debut atWarwick (19f) 3 months ago Cheekpieces go on.
5 OUTSIDE ADESA (IRE) (41) 46-06F1
7 11-6
Br B g Ol’Man River (IRE) - Nylon (GER) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr S. Rushworth Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Ms Nadja Humphreys Gmr Couriers Ltd, The Firehouse Somerset S
TIMEFORMVIEW Off mark in points at fourth attempt (Mar 9). Has shown a bit over hurdles for other trainers and not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA87
6 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (51) 04-R00U 6 11-5
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Bryan Carver J
O Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORM VIEW Not shown much in bumpers/4 races over hurdles but pedigree (half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bonza Girl) and connections are an ongoing recommendation.
TFRHHHII BHA86
7 BROOMFIELD GALE (IRE) (79) 0300RP 7 11-4
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Sea Off The Gales (IRE)
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B John Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy. Placed on her debut for this yard back in November but it’s all been downhill since (refused to race penultimate start). Has had a breathing operation/tongue tie back on. TFRHHIII BHA85
TFRHHHII BHA88
8 MACH TEN (IRE) (26) 530P34 BF
4 11-3
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Western Sky Harry Cobden J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Colin Kennedy Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who has offered a bit more the last twice, going with more enthusiasm in a first-time visor atWincanton latest having been
Tongue tie goes on and worth a look with Harry Cobden up.
9 OVAL STREET (IRE) (272) 542-360
9 11-2
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Day’s Over Charlie Todd J
O Mr M. Hoskins Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
B P. J. Reynolds
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner but only modest form in varied events under Rules so far and he
Down in the weights again starting out for a new yard
10MANALA (FR) (51) 2-063
6 11-2
Br B m Walzertakt (GER) - Aratiyna (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Nick & Bo Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr J. C. Haimet & Mr J. P. Liberge The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 runs over hurdles for this yard but chance she can do better now handicapping back
Nicky Henderson on debut 2 years ago Interesting
11BREDON HILL DART (GB) (56) 4F4-000 6 11-0
Br B g Dartmouth - Bredon Hill Poppy Lucy Gardner J
O R. W. and Mrs Mitchell, D. V. Gardner Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B R. W. and Mrs Mitchell Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Little promise in handicaps this season (first-time cheekpieces latest) but down another 5lb and should stay this longer trip
12EL BANDIDO PANCHO
(GB) (50) 0P-0FP2 BF 6 10-10
Br B g Westerner - Dr Jane Rex Dingle J
O The White Hart Company Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B E. W. White
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked set to go close making handicap debut at Lingfield in November, falling as he was launching his challenge, and ran well back hurdling at Ffos Las 7 weeks ago Probably has races in him.
13ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (40)
00F030
5 10-6
Br B g Westerner - Adarenna (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Mr Philip Wheatley Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Gradually getting a little better from a basement mark, but hard to see him winning this
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Visor worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 4. Visor worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Military Tycoon (IRE), 5-1 Mach Ten (IRE), 7-1 Manala (FR), 9-1 El Bandido Pancho (GB), 14-1 Outside Adesa (IRE), 16-1 Colonel Whizz (IRE), 20-1 Goddess Afrana (IRE), D’Gesteevo (GB), Broomfield Gale (IRE), 22-1 Atlantic Power (IRE), 25-1 Oval Street (IRE), 33-1 Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 50-1 Carved In Stone (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MILITARY TYCOON landed a few bets with a fine display at Fontwell last month, beating a subsequent winner from the James Owen yard, and he can score again. Manala is interesting now handicapping, while Mach Ten could go well with Harry Cobden up
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FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE.
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs POOROLDMACKLEY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Williams (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs POOROLDMACKLEY
Longest Traveller: LADY PRETENDER trained by V Williams, Hereford, 140 miles.
1 TIMETO BITE (IRE) (25) 46P011 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Time To Act Bryan Carver J
O The Chris Honour Racing Club Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Barry Murphy Cotswold Stone Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back in top form last month, winning at Exeter before defying a penalty atTaunton. Up another 3lb but this looks another weak
2 BEGINTHE LUCK (IRE) (25) 134330 CD
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)
9 11-11
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Edward Burns
TIMEFORMVIEW Deservedly got his head back in front when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October Largely creditable efforts in defeat since, though turned in a rare poor effort back from a break last month. TFR
3 LADY PRETENDER (FR) (53) 0-P3253
Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Ahombros (FR)
6 11-8
Charlie Deutsch J
O Charles & Sarah de Rohan Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Jean-Arthir Contou Carrere & Yves Broca Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who posted best efforts for current yard when placed in handicap chases at Wincanton and Leicester in December However, lacklustre efforts both starts since so questions to answer now.Tongue strap back on
4 KADEX (FR) (16) F-PP5PF
Br B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR)
7 11-0
Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Ryan Kerins Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel
BHA93
TIMEFORM VIEW Has dropped a long way in the weights since last success in October 2023, often failing to complete. However, was strong in the betting when falling at Plumpton 16 days ago, not yet done with when coming to grief late Interesting contender
5 TRIBESMANS
GLORY
(IRE) (34) 1266P3
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Benecash (IRE)
11 10-11
Ben Ffrench Davis (5) J
O Mr N. Tucker Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Gregory Rossiter Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run with a narrow success over fences at Warwick (20f) in May. Mixed record since but looked back in top form when third at Chepstow last month so needs considering off 1lb lower.
6 UNIVERSAL
SECRET
(IRE) (44) 6522P4 8 10-10
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Quiet Beauty
O Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche
B J & S Bishop
Richie McLernon J
Helen Nelmes, Dorchester T
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler whose record over fences this season has been patchy, running poorly last 2 starts Others more solid
7 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (25) 04400-P 10 10-2
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lola’s Reflection
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
B Dermot Walsh Tote S
HHHHH BHA82
TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win from 27 runs Failed to fire last season and soon beaten after 11 months off atTaunton last month. TFRHHHII BHA72
HHHHI BHA96
TFRHHHII
TFRHHHHI BHA85
8 POOROLDMACKLEY (IRE) (24) 000603
6 10-2
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Parkview Delight (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Daniel Keating
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to complete both starts in points and modest form over hurdles Little impact on chase bow latest
9 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (43)
33/-P404
10 10-2
Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B B. Kavanagh Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEW Generally struggled since making a winning chase bow over 3 years ago 7lb out of the handicap
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
POET’S REFLECTION: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Time To Bite (IRE), 5-1 Tribesmans Glory (IRE), 13-2 Lady Pretender (FR), 7-1 Kadex (FR), 9-1 Begin The Luck (IRE), 10-1 Universal Secret (IRE), 14-1 Poet’s Reflection (IRE), 22-1 Pooroldmackley (IRE), 28-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
TRIBESMANS GLORY looked back in top form when third at Chepstow so gets the vote off a workable mark. The thriving Time To Bite looks the obvious threat, while Kadex was in the process of running his best race for a while before falling 2 out at Plumpton last time
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FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £9000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £3635, 2ND £1817, 3RD £909, 4TH £455, 5TH £227. (PENALTY VALUE £4752.90) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs FOR YOU BUZZ
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs CLEAR STORM & ORGANIC
Longest Traveller: MIND HUNTER trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 137 miles.
1 THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) (13) PP2424 5 12-0
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR) Bryan Carver J
O Mr Olly Watt Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up completed start in Irish points in January and displayed ability in trio of hurdle starts in recent weeks, outpaced before straight when fourth of 5 in Plumpton maiden (15.9f) on qualifying run. Switch to handicaps in his favour and interesting if market vibes proved positive. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 DEXTER (FR) (9) 0066-43 D 8 11-13
Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Hideaway (FR) David Bass J
O Mr C. R. Leech Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T
B Skymarc Farm W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple winner in France who ran to a similar level as on return, not beaten far when last of 3 in a C&D handicap chase 9 days ago TFRHHHII BHA94
3 JOHN BETJEMAN (GB) (13) 350264
9 11-10
Br B g Poet’s Voice - A Great Beauty Joe Anderson (3) J
O Robin Gillard and Rory Gillard Mark Gillard, Sherborne T
B Plantation Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW On a lengthy losing run but mark reflects that and he ran well in refitted blinkers when runner-up atWincanton (15.2f) last month. Hasn’t built on that in 2 subsequent runs but fitting of a first-time visor may well put an extra edge on him. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4 HOLY LEGEND (GB) (146) 0/40-334
6 11-8
Br B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil Sean Houlihan J
O The Profile Partnership 2 Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impression in 3 bumper starts and similar story sent hurdling, his opening mark looking far from lenient at Uttoxeter and jumping (has tended to jump right) certainly requiring improvement. TFRHHHII BHA89
5 CLEAR STORM (GB) (101) 6P43 4 10-13
Br B f Storm The Stars (USA) - Ertiyad
O Mr J. Winfield
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Green Man S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat Barely modest form over hurdles to date but made more impact than previously in refitted cheekpieces when third of 10 in mares’handicap atTaunton (16.5f) in January, going like the best horse at the weights but idling late on. Interesting starting out for new yard. TFRHHHHH BHA88
6 ORGANIC (IRE) (17) 0565
4 10-12
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Duchy Richie McLernon J
O Mr J. Winfield Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Rob Tierney & GHS Bloodstock Green Man S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time winner on Flat at up to 1 1/4m for George Boughey in 2024. Some promise in qualifying hurdle runs but weak in betting and made a very low-key start in handicaps when fifth in 6-runner contest at Ludlow 17 days ago Cheekpieces now reached for.
7 GREYSTOKE (GB) (179) 5-500P0 CD 7 10-11
Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri Ellis Collier (5) J
O Frost Racing Club Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat/hurdles winner for Alan King (including over C&D) but limited impact in 6 hurdle starts for present stable and chasing quickly
following a low-key effort at Exeter in October Subsequent 6-month break needs to have had positive effect ahead of
8 OPTICALITY (GB)
(25) 50/450-4
Br B m Coach House (IRE) - Panoptic
7 10-10
David Noonan J
O Mr Paul Simmons Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B North Bradon Stud DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner on Flat for Mitchell Hunt and more good than bad efforts in that sphere for present yard. Returned to hurdling with a creditable fourth of 14 in handicap atTaunton (16.5f) 25 days ago and a repeat gives her claims of getting involved
9 FORYOU BUZZ (IRE) (21)
U630P 4 10-9
Br Br g Workforce - Marble Memory (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr John Manogue Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B J. Manogue
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’tachievemuchinqualifyingrunsandnoupturninpairofhandicapstartsatHereford/Stratfordlastmonth.Pedigreeoffershopelongertrips will suit in due course but market confidence behind him would need to be viewed positively
10MIND HUNTER (GB)
(44) 450/-0P0 CD 7 10-6
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gadwa Harry Cobden J
O Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T
B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair C&D winner at his best but he missed whole of 2023 and has been well-held on the Flat and over hurdles this
before becoming of interest
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Clear Storm (GB), 9-2 Opticality (GB), 11-2 John Betjeman (GB), 15-2 Dexter (FR), 9-1 Thankyouandplease (FR), 12-1 Holy Legend (GB), 18-1 Organic (IRE), 22-1 Greystoke (GB), 25-1 For You Buzz (IRE), 33-1 Mind Hunter (GB)
CLEAR STORM made more impact than previously in this sphere and went like the best horse at the weights before essentially idling her chance away when third on handicap debut at Taunton in January. Being delivered later looks the way to go on that evidence and she can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top for her new yard. Opticality and John Betjeman may emerge as the lead dangers
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THE PLYMOUTH MOTOR COMPANY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £20000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £8078, 2ND £4038, 3RD £2020, 4TH £1010, 5TH £504. (PENALTY VALUE £10562) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Tizzard (22 wins from 113 runners, 19%) runs SCARFACE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 44 runners, 20%) runs HELTENHAM & MOUNT TEMPEST
Longest Traveller: EQUUS DANCER trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 211 miles.
1 HELTENHAM (FR) (56) 10F-04P
8 12-0
Br B g Masked Marvel - Souris Blanche (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mme Anne-Charlotte Andre et al The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedagaintolandback-to-back21/2mNewburyhandicapslastMarch,mostnotablythevaluableGreatwoodGoldCup.Yettofirethisseason but now 2lb below last winning mark and, with the recent rain a help, it would be no surprise to see him bounce back with a bold show.
2
SCARFACE (IRE) (28)
422402 D
8 11-10
Br B g Milan - Consider Her Lucky (GER) Freddie Gingell J
O Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mrs Lisa Doran Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Jumping let him down in the 2 1/2m Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury on penultimate start but he’s broadly consistent and quickly returned to form when runner-up over the same C&D 3 weeks later. Likely to give another good account, albeit without perhaps being quite good enough to defy this mark
3 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (37) 1-23P4P
Br B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR)
9 11-7
Ned Fox (3) J
O The Winter Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Jean Hardy Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW WonhisonlystartoflastseasonatNewburyandresumedfrom12monthsoffwithrespectableplacedeffortsatWetherbyandtheaforementioned Berkshire track However, seems to have lost his way since and Charlie Deutsch prefers Bucksy des Epeires TFRHHIII BHA127
4 MOUNT TEMPEST (IRE) (50) 42-4144 8 11-6
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tempest Missile (IRE)
Charlie Todd J
O Highclere T’Bred Racing - The Tempest Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B G. Merrigan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on reappearance fourth of 15 at Bangor when striking at Sandown in December, winning with more in hand than the margin of victory would suggest However, he hasn’t fired in 2 subsequent starts and Heltenham may represent his title-chasing yard’s best chance of success here. TFRHHIII BHA126
5 BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (65) F02-125 BF
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR)
6 11-6
Charlie Deutsch J
O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved immediately on hurdles form when making a winning reappearance over fences at Ascot (18.8f, good) in November Followed that with a good second behind an improver and possibly found 2m too sharp at Leicester last time, so he’s one to consider now moving back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA126
6 HAPPY AND
FINE
(FR) (65) 1PF3-43 D 8 11-5
Br B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR) Bryan Carver J
O Mr L Cross & Mr S Cross Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable sort who recorded back-to-back chase victories last winter and made a decent return when fourth at Haydock Failed to to build on that when third at Sandown (2 1/2m, good to soft) next time but that was a decent effort nonetheless and he merits respect down another 1lb TFRHHHHI BHA125
7 EQUUS
DANCER
(IRE) (410) 1/1010/3- D 11 11-4
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Celtic Cailin (IRE)
O Mr Roddy Owen
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Patrick Keating Foodnet Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his impressive strike rate by scoring over hurdles and fences during the 2022/23 campaign. Shaped better than the distance beaten when returning from 11 months off at Newcastle last March but subsequent absence is naturally a concern. TFRHHIII BHA124
8
SMARTY WILD
(GB) (70) 232/-P33
11 11-2
Br B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Blaeberry Sean Houlihan J
O Mr Michael and Mrs Norma Tuckey
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Lady Bland Equine Bio Genie Ltd, Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Understandably needed the run back from almost 2 years off at Haydock in December and subsequent placed efforts at Market Rasen andWarwick have been respectable On the downside, the drop to this trip seemingly counted against him last time and he’s just 1-17 over fences Cheekpieces now tried TFRHHHII BHA122
9
SHELDON
(IRE) (44) 310-03F D
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Feabhra (IRE)
9 11-2
David Noonan J
O Mrs Deborah Potter Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B E. Phelan We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW DualWincanton winner at around this trip last term but his jumping clearly isn’t getting any better judged on this season’s exploits, falling when in with a shout at the third-last back atWincanton (25f, soft) last time Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA122
10ROYAL
JEWEL (IRE) (56) 253312 BF
Br Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE)
6 11-1
Harry Cobden J
O Mr R. M. Penny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B N. Fortune
TIMEFORMVIEW Surpassedanythingthathe’spreviouslyachievedwhenopeningchaseaccountatChepstow(2m,heavy)inJanuary.Againshowcasedalikeableattitudewhen second upped to 19.4f at the same course next time, despite a stuttering round of jumping, and he’s shortlisted here with Harry Cobden booked
11EATON COLLINA (IRE) (63) 11-5335 D
Br B g Milan - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)
10 11-1
Richard Patrick J
O Mrs H. Watson Kerry Lee, Presteigne T
B Oliver Loughlin Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when recording back-to-back victories atWetherby last February and posted best effort of this season so far when third back there on penultimate start. However, he didn’t see things out particularly well there and that trait was even more pronounced at Haydock last time
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 7. Stewards Note:
BUCKSY DES EPEIRES: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Royal Jewel (IRE), 6-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 7-1 Scarface (IRE), 15-2 Heltenham (FR), 8-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 10-1 Smarty Wild (GB), 12-1 Eaton Collina (IRE), 14-1 Sheldon (IRE), 16-1 Mount Tempest (IRE), 25-1 Equus Dancer (IRE), 28-1 Galop de Chasse (FR) PLAY SMARTER
Despite failing to make an impact in his three starts so far this season, HELTENHAM is nevertheless appealing here off a reduced mark and in a lower-grade handicap than he is typically accustomed to. Happy And Fine also arrives here pretty fresh and is feared most ahead of Bucksy des Epeires and Royal Jewel
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THE HAPPY EASTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): E Williams (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Williams (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK
Longest Traveller: FELTON BELLEVUE trained by B Case, Banbury, 183 miles.
1 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (30) 235134
Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR) Harry Bannister J
O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had dropped below last winning mark and took advantage in emphatic fashion when bolting up in 8-runner event at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) in February. Latest fourth at Chepstow over a marathon trip wasn’t a bad effort by any means but he’s probably summed up by present
2 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (30) 0412U3 7 11-2
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Michael O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Hereford in February and placed both completed starts since, most recently finishing a creditable third
at Chepstow (23.6f, good). High on the shortlist
3 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (9) P0P134 CD 10 11-0
Br B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble
O Woodhayes racing club
Lucy Gardner J
Susan Gardner, Longdown T
B Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on lower hurdles mark at Chepstow in February but disappointed back in this sphere atWincanton the following month. Needs to get back on track but dangerous to discount given that he won 3 times over fences (twice off higher marks than this) last spring, including over C&D TFRHHHHI BHA85
4 JIKALA (FR) (50) 4/-66343 6 10-11
Br B m Berkshire (IRE) - Chakalaboumboum (FR)
O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III
Charlie Deutsch J
Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW French import who was successful in a juvenile hurdle at Hereford in March 2023. However, she has failed to trouble the judge in 5 runs over fences since returning from a lengthy absence in December and is probably worth taking on, for all that her mark continues on a southward trajectory TFRHHHII BHA82
5 WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (GB) (67) 332-403 9 10-6
Br B g Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil Ben Poste J
O The Conquerors Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mrs C. M. Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in several handicap chases last winter and reappearance fourth at Leicester in December was a respectable effort.Well held both subsequent starts (over hurdles last time) but he will certainly have a chance off this reduced mark if able to get back on track
6 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (10) 013403 C 9 10-4
Br B m Milan - More Equity Ben Godfrey J
O Firefly Racing Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who opened her account over fences here (21f, soft) in September Best effort since when third in a 6-runnerTaunton handicap back from a break 10 days ago but she merely plugged on past beaten horses that day and is opposable
7 JANESLITTLEVOICE (GB) (30) 22131-P CD 11 10-3
Br Ch m Jelani (IRE) - Janes Allweather
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Miss Jane Nicholls Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Miss J. Nicholls Tote S
8 ELPOLOGREG (FR) (33) 6P6232
6 10-2
Br B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Zannkiya Ellis Collier (5) J
O S Mullins Racing Club
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Lonray
TIMEFORMVIEW
Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
We Do Vans S
Continuesingoodheartwithoutgettinghisheadinfrontthisseason,againplacedwhenthirdina7-runnerhandicapatFontwell(31/4m,good) last month. On the downside, his overall strike rate (1-19) is modest and he’s 4lb‘wrong’at the weights here. TFRHHHII BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5.
The one who appeals most judged on recent evidence is PUDDLESINTHEPARK, who kept on when third over 23.6f at Chepstow and this step back up in trip will be in his favour. The main caveat is that Lightonthewing beat him over C&D on similar terms last spring and will therefore be a big threat if he puts his best foot forward. Another who could have a part to play if bouncing back is Williamdeconqueror
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THE ST. AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS TOTAL PRIZE FUND £10000
OWNERS PRIZE MONEY. 1ST £4039, 2ND £2019, 3RD £1010, 4TH £505, 5TH £252. (PENALTY VALUE £5281) WEIGHTS RAISED 1LB AND PARAGRAPH 34 OF THE WEIGHTS AND HANDICAPPING CODE COMPLIED WITH WHERE APPLICABLE
RACE ANALYSIS
Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs KRUGER PARK & RICKETY BRIDGE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs KRUGER PARK & RICKETY BRIDGE
Longest Traveller: BARRICANE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 168 miles.
1 KRUGER PARK (FR) (55) 12-334P
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR) Freddie Gingell J
O The BM Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable in-frame efforts in handicaps around 3m on his first 3 outings of the campaign but was possibly amiss at Fontwell (21.8f,
just under 8 weeks ago, his jockey reporting he stopped quickly. Bounce back required.
2 RICKETY BRIDGE (FR) (40) 51-3024
6 11-13
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Buck’s Babe (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Jennifer Irish Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Marc Bridoux Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a step forward on just his second handicap start when runner-up in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) in February. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that at Plumpton the following month but remains with few miles on the clock and is seemingly the choice of Cobden. TFRHHHII BHA118
3
CHRISTOPHER
WOOD
(IRE) (55) 305-553 10 11-13
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Surf The Web (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch J
O Ms Sharon Kinsella Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Airlie Stud Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but stopped the slide to some extent in first-time blinkers at Hereford (25.2f, soft) just under 8 weeks ago Back hurdling for the first time since 2022 and others more appealing on balance. TFR
4 ROCKADENN (FR) (23) 4/R0-652
Br B g High Rock (IRE) - Nijadenn (FR)
9 11-8
David Bass J
O S W Racing Max Comley, Naunton T
B P. Rago & J. Le Scouarnec
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his best for previous yards and showed more than previously for the yard in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Southwell (24.3f, good) just over 3 weeks ago Longer distances clearly hold no terrors for him nowadays but needs to back that up here.
5 MOONSET (FR) (46) 43/2-21 7 11-7
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Cerize (IRE)
O Mr P. J. Proudley
B Mr Rafael Gourmaux
Conor O’Farrell J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on bumper debut and again on hurdling bow (after 10 months off) in 11-runner novice atWorcester last September Seemingly hard to train but went one better in 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) last month and can progress again now handicapping
6 STRIKING A POSE (IRE) (32) 34P563 9 11-7
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Clonsingle Native (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O S Clare G Kennington C Knowles & J Reed Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Gerry Caplis Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW DualExeterwinnerinthemudearlylastyear Startedthecurrentcampaignwithdecenteffortsinahurdle/chaseatsamecourseandhavingbeen in the doldrums since, ran better than for a while when third back there (21.6f, good) last month. Step back up in trip
7 COCONUT TWIST (IRE) (9) 313311 CD 7 11-3
Br Ch g Shantou (USA) - Presenting Chaos (IRE) Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Kieran Lennon
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner has yet to finish out of the places over hurdles for this trainer Landed a gamble back at Exeter back in
HHIII BHA118
TFRHHHII BHA113
8 COPSHILL LAD (IRE)
(21) P-15553
7 11-3
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER) Alice Stevens (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing XLVII Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Miss Roisin O’Brien Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support after 9 months off when scoring on yard debut at Stratford in October Fifth next 3 starts but wasted no time getting back to form when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago Capable from this mark if he’s in the mood
9 DESPEREAUX (FR) (13) 011423 6 11-2
Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR) David Noonan J
O Chasing Gold Racing Club Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took advantage of his reduced mark when landing a double over hurdles in December and though unable to complete the hat-trick next time, nearly added to his tally when runner-up at Plumpton last month.Weak in the market and not so good back there just under 2 weeks ago, however. TFRHHIII BHA107
10BARRICANE (GB) (57) 33-0F41 D
10 11-2
Br B g Kayf Tara - Alina Rheinberg (GER) Lewis Saunders (7) J
O Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd&Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mrs S. Bates Motaclan, Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showedhisformforthefirsttimethisseasonwhenwinning12-runnerhandicaphurdleatWarwick(26f,heavy)justover8weeksago,theintroductionof more severe headgear (first-time blinkers) seeming to spark him back to life. Claims from 4lb higher and any rain would enhance his chance. TFRHHHII BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No 3, 6, 7, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8.
Stewards Note:
KRUGER PARK: Following its run on 23/2/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
RICKETY BRIDGE: Following its run on 10/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to MOONSET, who has clearly been hard to get to the track but made a winning return at Market Rasen last month and is open to further progress now heading up in trip on handicap bow.Yet to finish out of the places over hurdles for this trainer, Coconut Twist heads up the opposition arriving in the form of his life, while Barricane and Copshill Lad can fight out third.
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First Race 1.59 - THE WELCOME TO EASTER RACEDAY‘NATIONAL HUNT’MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Newton Abbot Races Ltd are kindly supporting this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize of £60 will be awarded to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 24 entries at £30. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
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Second Race 2.34 - THE TRIBUTE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, Tribute will kindly give a cash prize of £60 to the employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 30 entries at £25. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.09 - THE TROJAN MOTOR COMPANY AND INSTANT JUSTICE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, Trojan Motor Company & Instant Justice will kindly give a cash prize of £60 to the employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries at £34. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.44 -THETHATCHERS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a m April 17th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, Thatchers will kindly give a cash prize of £60 to the employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £39. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Fifth Race 4.19 - THE PLYMOUTH MOTOR COMPANY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £61 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, The Plymouth Motor Company will kindly give a cash prize of £60 to the employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 20 entries, 1 at £12 and 19 at £61. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
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Sixth Race 4.54 - THE HAPPY EASTER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 14th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 17 entries at £26. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 5.29 - THE ST. AUSTELL BREWERY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £34 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 12th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, St. Austell Brewery will kindly give a cash prize of £60 to the employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 17 entries, at £34. - Closed April 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
