Plumpton Racecard - Sunday 19th April by Weatherbys

SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2026

WELCOME

Welcome to Sussex Raceday

Today’s seven-race card promises a fantastic day out for all the family, with over £116,000 in prize money up for grabs. The feature contest is the BetGoodwin Sussex Stayers Hurdle, worth £65,000. In 2024, this race was won in spectacular fashion by Transmission and Joe Anderson, who famously nearly parted company before going on to win, and ultimately claim Ride of the Year. We look forward to seeing who will take home the trophy in only the second running of this exciting race.

The supporting card offers plenty more competitive action, and we extend our sincere thanks to today’s sponsors: Prestige Security, Mansell McTaggart, Weatherbys, Diane and Harry Page, Kalm Club, and of course our longstanding partners BetGoodwin and Southern Cranes.

Adding to the day’s entertainment, don’t miss our first (unofficial) race, the Charity MascotRace.Expectgloriouschaosandplentyoflaughs.Ifyou’reable,pleaseconsider donating generously to the fantastic causes represented.

There’sevenmoretoenjoyaroundtheracecourse,includingdisplaysfromlocalMorris dancers, stunning birds of prey, and garden games down by the Final Fence Marquee.

Looking ahead, our next and final fixture of the 2025/26 season is Ladies Day on Sunday 10th May. Join us as we bring the curtain down on a fantastic season. It’s the perfect occasion to dress to impress, with fabulous prizes on offer in our Best Dressed competitions. Alongside seven thrilling races, there will be plenty of family fun in the Village Enclosure. And once the racing is over, keep the energy going with après-racing celebrations courtesy of Mint DJs.

Guy Chadwell CEO

Stewards

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Sunday 19th April 2026

SHAUN PARKER (Chief Steward), ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair), BEN FORD, RICHARD WESTROPP, MICHAEL WALTON

Starters JAMES STENNING, SAM AVIS

Judge EMILY JONES

Clerk of the Scales GRAHAM FORD

Veterinary Officer KANICHI KUSANO

Commentator ALEX FUSSEY

Raceday Announcer COLIN BROWN

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr ROB DENNEY

JMR Nurse MICHELE FORSDICK

Physio SALLY DUFTY

Veterinary Surgeons ELLEN SINGER SVS, KYLE LOWERY, RICHARDO MARQUES

Betting Ring Manager DUNCAN LILLYWHITE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

CAROL LEGGETT, PETER DOUBLE, SARAH COLLINS

Safeguarding Lead STEVE TOMLIN

Deputy Safeguarding Lead GUY CHADWELL

Official Caterers KALM KITCHEN, Unit 5 Lascombe Farm, Highfield Ln, Guildford GU3 1BB

Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919

CEO GUY CHADWELL

MEET THE TEAM

Rebecca Warnett Senior Operations Executive

Craig French Assistant Head Groundsperson

Dan Starnes Groundsperson

Ross Craig Groundsperson

Mac Cornford Groundsperson

Steve Tomlin Raceday Health & Safety Manager

Guy Chadwell CEO

Marcus Waters Clerk of the Course

Mandy Austen Commercial Manager

Molly Taylor Sales Manager

Emily Morrill Marketing Specialist

Martyn Smith Company Accountant

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today

Emma Lavelle saddles Bethpage in the 3.27pm.

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Bryan Carver - rides Lord of The Glance in the 4.37pm, Hiconic in the 5.12pm & Skye Glance in the 5:47pm.

Top Horses By Career Prize Money Running Today

FOOD AND DRINK AT PLUMPTON

Paddock Restaurant

The Paddock Restaurant is our premier restaurant, located on the first floor of our Sussex Stand offering panoramic views of the parade ring, racetrack and South Downs. Starting at £95pp, the Paddock Restaurant package includes a three-course à la carte menu, welcome drink, complimentary racecard, coffee & Plumpton petit fours and table for the day. Tote betting facilities within.

Final Fence Restaurant

(open on selected days)

Situated on the home straight, opposite the final fence, with a private lawn. Starting at £95pp, the Final Fence Restaurant package includes a threecourse set menu, welcome drink, coffee & Plumpton petit fours, table for the

day and a complimentary racecard. Tote betting facilities within.

Southdown Bar/Café

Popular bar and café. Serving light refreshments, locally roasted baristamade coffee, sandwiches, paninis and a selection of hot food. Tote betting facilities within.

Paddock Bar

Premier bar with views of the parade ring and finishing line. Serving a range of hot pies, sandwiches and light refreshments. William Hill betting shop and Tote betting facilities within.

Chasers Bar

Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from

Harvey’s Brewery, and hot food. William Hill betting shop and Tote counter within. Large screens showing all racing going on during the day.

Hot Drinks

Situated outside the weighing room and Owners and Trainers entrance, our coffee unit serves delicious hot drinks.

Food Concessions

Situated outside the Southdown Stand and in the picnic enclosure (select fixtures) we have a range of concessions serving various options including mac & cheese, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select fixtures) and much more.

Confectionary available in: Paddock Bar, Southdown Café, Chasers Bar.

RACING INFORMATION

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O Mr P. J. Cave

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW GotoﬀthemarkoverfencesatStratfordinAprilandcaughttheeyeafter6monthsoﬀwhenarunning-on fourthatPlumpton(25.7f,goodtosoft).DecentsixthinmuchbetterraceatCheltenhamsoonafter. TFR BHA118

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

= 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

- = 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

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

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

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

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding –father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse

16. sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR)

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1. FORM EXPERT VIEW

4. HORSE’S TRAINER & THEIR LOCATION

5. JOCKEYS

RACING

Jargon

Bit - A piece of metal that sits in the horse’s mouth and is attached to the bridle and reins.

Blinkers - A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, mainly from each side. Blinkers are designed to help horses concentrate in races.

Boxed in - When a horse cannot obtain a clear run during a race due to other horses being in close proximity.

Bridle - A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached.

Bumper - Also known as a National Hunt Flat race, this race has no obstacles. Used as a way to give horses race experience before tackling hurdles and fences.

Chase - A race run over fences.

Cheekpieces - A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle and performs a similar job as blinkers in helping the horse to concentrate.

Clerk of the course - The person responsible for the overall management of a racecourse on a raceday.

Fences - The type of obstacle jumped during a chase race.

Furlong - A unit of measurement. A furlong is an eighth of a mile or a little more than 201 meters.

Going - The underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Going Stick - A device used to measure the underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Handicap - A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on their overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.

Hood - A type of headgear fitted over the horse’s head to cover its ears and muffle the noise of a raceday.

Hurdles - The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and therefore take less jumping. Sometimes referred to as flights.

Length - The length of a horse from its nose to the start of its tail, and a measurement used to describe the distances between horses at the finish line

Maiden - A horse who has yet to win a race.

Neck - A measurement used to describe a winning margin in a close finish.

Non-runner - A horse withdrawn from a race for which it had been declared.

Novice - A race for horses who are in their first season in that code of racing.

Off the bridle - A term to describe a horse not travelling well.

On the bridle - A term to describe a horse travelling well.

Open ditch - A fence with a ditch on the take-off side.

Outsider - A horse whose chance of winning is considered unlikely.

Parade ring - The area of a racecourse where horses are paraded before each race.

Photo finish - A close race finish, requiring the raceday judge to consult a photo before declaring the winner.

Pulled up - A horse who is brought to a halt during a race by its jockey.

Pulling - A horse who is keen during a race and wants to go faster than its jockey is allowing.

Pushed out - Describes a horse who has gone clear of its rivals in a race after minimal urging from its jockey.

Staying on - A phrase referring to a horse who finished strongly during the closing stages.

Stewards’ inquiry - An inquiry held at the racecourse on a raceday after any given race.

Tongue-tie - A strap used to tie down a horse’s tongue to prevent the tongue getting over the bit which affects a horse’s breathing.

Turn of foot - A term to describe marked acceleration during a race.

Under starter’s orders - Before a race, the starter brings the field of horses into order to prepare them for the start of the race.

Weighed in - Every horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To ensure it does, all jockeys must weight in/out both before and after a race. The ‘weighed in’ announcement made after the race means the result stands.

1 Having followed a breakthrough victory at Leicester with a close-up second over the extended 3m1f here, Delgany Deadline merits consideration. However, a marked drop in trip could prove his downfall, with a chance taken on ANGEL’S DREAM. Although the eight-year-old couldn’t claw back the leading pair over 2m1f here two weeks ago, this greater emphasis on stamina could be the making of him. Line Of Descent is a feasible alternative.

SELECTION: Angel’s Dream

Danger: Delgany Deadline

Dan Skelton appears to hold a strong hand, with the booking of brother Harry catching the eye on stable debutant Ballyeaston. However, Tristan Durrell is aiming to become champion conditional jockey and stablemate LORIKO might prove slightly stronger. The five-year-old arrives on the back of a C&D second and the introduction of cheekpieces could do the trick. Kempton runner-up Shutfrontdoor is the pick of the remainder.

SELECTION: Loriko

Danger: Ballyeaston

3 Although DOUBLE POWERFUL has endured a mixed campaign, it was only back in mid-January when he posted a cracking second in the Lanzarote at Kempton. The seven-year-old will need to put his latest eighth at that venue behind him, but he looks more than capable of scoring at this level. East India Express didn’t enjoy the best of passages when favourite for the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham and could have a say if his stamina holds out, while Top Guy continues to progress.

SELECTION: Double Powerful

Danger: East India Express

Having supplemented a triumph over C&D with two runner-up efforts, LUMI PLUGIN makes plenty of appeal in his current vein of form. The seven-year-old races off the same mark as his latest second at Kempton and this could prove a suitable opportunity to get back on the scoresheet. Sea Invasion arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in the Sussex National and is feared most, ahead of reopposing seventh Enjoy D’allen.

SELECTION: Lumi Plugin

Danger: Sea Invasion

5 LORD OF THE GLANCE gets a confident vote in this handicap hurdle on the back of a deserved win at Stratford. Previous form here and at Fakenham was encouraging and there could be more to come, so it’s well worth sticking with him for now. Shalfa won at this venue and heads the list of dangers from recent course second Market House.

SELECTION: Lord Of The Glance

Danger: Shalfa

NOTNOWLINDA is very interesting given her connections and she showed a lot more last time out at Uttoxeter when a close third. If building on that effort, she could add further prize money to the kitty of champion trainer-elect Dan Skelton. Alien Storm is a multiple course scorer and must be taken seriously, likewise the unexposed The Bellhop and Oakley’s Way.

SELECTION: Notnowlinda

Danger: Alien Storm

POSH CHICK won a point-to-point and shaped with promise on her Rules debut at Wincanton when finishing second to a potentially smart one in Lord Churchill. With improvement forthcoming, she gets the nod ahead of stable companion Steal A Glance, who is better judged on her Ludlow debut effort rather than her Wincanton no-show. Keep an eye on Cheese too.

SELECTION: Posh Chick

Danger: Steal A Glance

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Race Stats

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (55 wins from 258 runners, 21%) runs ALTO ALTO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs DELGANY DEADLINE Weightwatcher: ALTO ALTO won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 9lb to 105.

Longest Traveller: DELGANY DEADLINE trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 140 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br Ch g Falco (USA) - Beautyful (IRE)

O Mrs C. New

Dylan Johnston J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr Manuel Martinez & Mr Luciano Urano Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW All 5 career wins have been registered here and just lost out when bidding to win a C&D handicap for the third consecutive season in February. However, his proﬁle is rather hit-and-miss and he has 2 lesser eﬀorts at the track since to shrug

THE LUCK (IRE) (15) 133515 D BF 10 11-7

Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)

Robbie David J

O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

B Edward Burns

TIMEFORM VIEW GainedrewardforseveralconsistenteﬀortswhenscoringatWincantoninDecemberanddoubledhistallyfortheseasonincomfortablefashionatLeicester last month. Shaped as if still in good heart despite beating only one home at Newton Abbot (21f) 2 weeks ago and he should be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA98 3 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (25) 53/5-623 D 8 11-5

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)

O Jim and Claire Limited

4

Joe Anderson J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Warren Greatrex Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off for 21 months prior to February’s return and he produced his best effort since that absence when third of 9 at Hereford (21f, good to soft) last month. His jumping remains a bit of a concern, so first-time cheekpieces may help him. TFRHHHII BHA96

DELGANY DEADLINE

(GB) (14) 2-43212 BF 6 10-11

Br Gr or Ro g Blue Bresil (FR) - New Bridge (FR)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mrs Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Charles Wilson The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but has proved a diﬀerent proposition as a chaser, making it third time lucky over fences at Leicester (22.7f, soft) in February. Ran at least as well when runner-up in a 4-runner event here (25.7f, good to soft) and this progressive type makes plenty of appeal back in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA88

5 ANGEL’S DREAM (FR)

Br B g Martillo (GER) - My Angel (FR)

(14) 16-6P43 C 8 10-2

Freddie Mitchell J

O Five Star Racing Group Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mrs Vanessa Frison KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at second attempt over fences in a Lingﬁeld handicap in November 2024 but hasn’t really threatened to add to that victory since, albeit a shade more promise when third of 4 in handicap chase at this course (17f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on. TFRHHIII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: THE DREAM GOES ON 6 10 11 Luke Scott 6-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Delgany Deadline (GB), 4-1 Begin The Luck (IRE), 9-2 Alto Alto (FR), Line of Descent (IRE), 8-1 Angel’s Dream (FR)

PLAY

DELGANY DEADLINE has stepped forward with each run since going over fences and can gain a second win in this sphere. Begin The Luck appeals as the biggest threat.

MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SECOND

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (55 wins from 258 runners, 21%) runs KHALK’EAU SPIGAO & MOON MONARCH Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs BALLYEASTON and LORIKO Longest Travellers: BALLYEASTON & LORIKO trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 140 miles

BALLYEASTON (IRE) (45) 2-23322

Br B g Aﬃnisea (IRE) - Hurricane Linda (IRE)

6 11-4

Harry Skelton J

O Craig & Laura Buckingham Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ronnie O’Neill Manor Farm Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home a now-useful prospect at Catterick in December but didn’t look the easiest ride (again hung left) when second at Haydock (21f) on ﬁnal start for Fergal O’Brien. Excellent new yard likely to get the best out of him, though, and it’s notable that Harry Skelton rides. TFRHHHHI BHA115 2

GIDDYUPADINGDONG

(IRE) (29) 1/-P0 6 11-4

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Wind Inher Sleeves (USA)

O Mr G. Wells

B Mighty Universe Ltd

Bradley Harris (3) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in bumpers for Milton Harris but oﬀ 27 months prior to this season and only hinted at ability on ﬁrst start following a breathing operation at Newbury (50/1) last time. TFRHHIII BHA-

LORIKO (FR) (13) 2-33262 BF 5 11-4

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Theme Song (FR)

O Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton

Tristan Durrell J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Olivier Rambert The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a fairly useful level in Ascot/Cheltenham hurdles earlier in the season but missed a golden opportunity when second in a weak C&D maiden (8/11) last time. However, he’s probably still the one to beat if back to his best in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHH BHA121 4

MOON MONARCH (IRE) (428) 53550- 6 11-4

Br B g Sea Moon - Morning Calm Harry Cobden J

O Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Victor Connolly Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Oﬀered something to work with in bumpers but shaped like one for handicaps in a pair of hurdle starts at the beginning of last year. TFRHHIII BHA-

OBLEMENKO

(FR) (13) 564

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Eau Perlee (FR)

5 11-4

Caoilin Quinn J

O Arthur Wood and Ben Hornby Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Gheorghe Codre

TIMEFORM VIEW Unplaced both starts in Irish points and did no better switched to hurdling over C&D last time. TFRHHIII BHA-

VERSATILE

(IRE) (9) 5 11-4

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Flora Danica (IRE)

O Pontoon racing

Alex Chadwick (3) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B AirlieStud/SMRogers&FlaxmanStablesIreLtd The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) who shaped as if still in good form when sixth on the all-weather last time. In very capable hands for the switch to hurdles but will probably have a more realistic chance in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B m Frontiersman - Sudden Light (IRE)

O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

B Pleasure Palace Racing

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful on bumper debut at Fontwell, and while it was a step back in the right direction when runner-up (no match for winner) on second hurdle start at Kempton, she’ll likely come into her own over longer trips. TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Eau Benite (FR)

O Mr D S Dennis & Mr John HW Finch

Tom Cannon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B E. Sambardier & Haras de Saint-Voir Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Never looked like justifying support on debut at Fontwell and oﬀered nothing over the same C&D following 4 months oﬀ last time. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2025: PUBLIC ENEMY (IRE) 4 10 10 Rex Dingle 2-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:

VERSATILE: Following its run on 10/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was very slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Loriko (FR), 2-1 Ballyeaston (IRE), 10-1 Shutfrontdoor (GB), 25-1 Moon Monarch (IRE), Versatile (IRE), 50-1 Oblemenko (FR), Khalk’eau Spigao (FR), 150-1 Giddyupadingdong (IRE)

It’ll be interesting to see what the market makes of the Dan Skelton pair, neither of whom are without fault, but LORIKO has achieved more this season and may get the better of stable debutant Ballyeaston.

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £65000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £26254, 2nd £13124, 3rd £6565, 4th £3283, 5th £1638. (Penalty Value £34326.50)

RACE 3.27 3m 217y THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX STAYERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

THIRD

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Mulholland (18 wins from 112 runners, 16%) runs DOUBLE POWERFUL & ELYSIAN KNIGHT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs TOP GUY and TRANQUIL SEA Longest Travellers: TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW trained by M Keighley. KAMSINAS trained by F O’Brien, MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE trained by N & W Twiston-Davies - all Cheltenham, 147 miles

EAST

INDIA EXPRESS (IRE) (37) 1-FP020 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)

Mr Daniel Williams (7) J

O EIC Racing & Table Five Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B S. McElroy Unibet S

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner in 2024/25, including good prize at Cheltenham. Right back to form when second of 12 in 2 1/2m handicap at Windsor on New Year’s Day but failed to justify strong support when down the ﬁeld in the Martin Pipe last time. Worth another try at 3m. TFRHHHHI

2 KAMSINAS (FR) (50) 0-2255F 9 11-13

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR)

Jack Hogan J O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr Hugues Van Haaren BresBet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since making successful return at Aintree last season but matched his useful hurdles form in 2 chase outings at the beginning of this campaign. Out of his depth reverted to hurdling in Grade 2s on his next 2 starts and was running below form when taking a late fall at Doncaster last time. TFRHHHII BHA135 3

DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (36) UFU250 BF 7 11-13

Br Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)

O Equi ex Incertis Partners

B Con Collins

Richie McLernon J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive last season, winning first 4 starts of that campaign followed by several fine efforts in defeat, including a third in premier event at Aintree. Good effort when runner-up in the Lanzarote in January and has shaped as if still good form both outings since, so respected back at 3m. TFRHHHII BHA135

ROGER POL (IRE)

(190) 103311

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

O Cobbold Allen Ogilvy Shaw Morley

8 11-8

Isabelle Ryder (5) J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeﬀe BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning return in a 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June before notching second win over that C&D in October, admittedly in a race where all 5 rivals underperformed. Deﬁed a penalty at Hexham a week later, though might need even more returning in this company after 6 months oﬀ TFRHHHII BHA130

BETHPAGE (IRE) (21) 216253 D

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Princess Knapping (IRE)

8 11-7

Harry Cobden J

O Bonita Racing Club Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Liam O’Regan Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed small-ﬁeld handicaps at Wincanton (after a break) and Stratford last spring. Runner-up in a Listed mares race at Kempton in November but not in same form either start since, her third at Ascot last month a rather hollow one. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA129

FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN

(GB)

Br B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble

(27) 131P22 BF 7 11-6

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O The Fountains Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Fountains Partnership geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner onhurdlesdebutatFontwellbeforedefying penaltyatWindsoronNewYear’s Day.Shouldhavenotchedathirdwinoftheseason at Kempton last month, headed on the run-in after failing to keep straight, but he’ll be suited by the step back up to 3m and opening mark looks fair. TFRHHHII BHA128

TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE)

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jennies Jewel (IRE)

(36) 211222 6 11-5

Sean Bowen J

O Mr Matthew Capp Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr A. N. McIntyre FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back 21f

ELYSIAN KNIGHT (GB) (29) 12-P243 BF 7 10-12

Br B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE)

HHHHH BHA127

Conor O’Farrell J

O Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T B Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote S

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (27) 355341

Br B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)

O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills

9 10-11

Nico de Boinville J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Ms Ruth Young Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for this season’s consistency when the game winner of an 8-runner handicap at Wincanton (2 1/2m) 4 weeks ago. Unproven over this far but 3lb rise looks manageable if coping with the step up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA119

TOP GUY (IRE) (15) 212021 D

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Matt Wood (IRE)

6 10-10

Tristan Durrell J

O JDJ Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B M. Kinsella

TIMEFORM VIEW IrishpointwinnerwhoopenedhisRulesaccountin3mnovicehandicapatAintreeinDecember.Beneﬁtedfromanevengreatertestofstaminawhen doubling his tally in a 7-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) 2 weeks ago and he’s still relatively unexposed going back up in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA118

TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) (36) 260400 6 10-6

Br Ch g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Finata

O Mr Leigh Taylor

B Godolphin

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish import who bagged a 3m Chepstow handicap in October but has struggled all 4 starts since the turn of the year, failing to revive after a breathing operation at Kempton last month. Cheekpieces go back on but likely only of interest if the market speaks positively for him. TFRHHIII BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2025: SHARED 6 11 9 Sean Bowen 10-3 (Harry Derham) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE), 6-1 Fountains Blenhein (GB), 13-2 East India Express (IRE), 7-1 Roger Pol (IRE), Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 11-1 Kamsinas (FR), 12-1 Elysian Knight (GB), Top Guy (IRE), 14-1 Double Powerful (IRE), 25-1 Tranquil Sea (IRE), 40-1 Bethpage (IRE)

TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW hasn’t yet put a foot wrong in handicaps and can gain a deserved third win of the season on his return to a staying trip, East India Express remains on a eye-catching mark and is worth another chance to build on his Windsor eﬀort having been backed into favouritism for the Martin Pipe last time, whilst there could still be more to come from the Skelton-trained Top Guy.

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At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties.

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Race preview from Weatherbys

Northern Poet will appreciate reverting to a course at which he has performed so well in the past and the 11-year-old shoulderstop-weightinthefourthraceon today’s card, the Weatherbys nhstallions. co.ukHandicapChase.

Awinnerovercourse-and-distanceinApril 2023, he was a winner on good ground at Doncaster last March and just seven days later at Warwick. He goes well in the springanditishopedthathecanbuildon his belated reappearance at Doncaster. Trained in Findon (West Sussex) by Nick Gifford, who has saddled 42 winners at Plumptonovertheyears.

Another from the same county is Lumi Plugin, a lightly-raced seven-year-old who has won twice from four visits to Plumpton. Again, this is a track at which the training duo of Gary & Josh Moore do well,thepairsuccessfulwithbothHavaila (Sussex National) and Mint Approved on EasterMonday.

The Kayf Tara gelding has been in consistent form during the second half of his first season over fences, winning here inJanuarybeforefinishingrunner-upover today’s course-and-distance and again atKempton.

Lumi Plugin was beaten 7½ lengths on his penultimate start by Enjoy d’Allen, who was beaten in the aforementioned Sussex National just 13 days ago. On that earlier clash, Neil King’s runner would be respected but the 12-year-old needs to overcomethatrelativelyquickturnaround and the ground will be much quicker on thisoccasion.

The son of Network does, however, hail from an in-form stable – King fresh from saddling a first Grade 1 winner at Aintree –andisanotherwithgoodcourseformto hisname.

The handicap is quite tight towards the head of the weights, with just 4lb separatingthetopfour,withSeaInvasion representing Anthony Honeyball from a mark of 113. He finished in front of Enjoy d’Allen in the Sussex National recently, when responding well to pressure having initially lost his prominent position. A winner over hurdles at this track in March 2024, he twice won over today’s courseand-distancetowardsthebackendoflast season and is another who clearly goes well,bothhereandongoodground.

Besides one run at Kempton in January, theeight-year-oldhasn’tquitebeeninthe same form this season. Nevertheless, he isbackdowntohislastwinningmarkand with conditions to suit, might be capable ofreturningtoform.

Seamus Mullins’ Morfee is another with plenty of course form to his name and he won here in January 2024. He has managed just one win in 12 starts since, however, and has plenty of ground to makeupwithbothEnjoyd’AllenandLumi PluginfromtheirclashhereinFebruary.

Jamie Snowden’s Roe And Co completes the line-up and is the only runner without course-winning form to their name. The lightly-raced novice had looked most progressive during November and December – recording wins at Chepstow, Market Rasen and Leicester – and has been off the track since being pulled-up atFontwellinJanuary.Backonasounder surface and with Snowden in good form, the son of Malinas is another who could bounceback.

CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 1lb

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (48 wins from 278 runners, 17%) runs LUMI PLUGIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mr J Snowden (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs ROE AND CO

Longest Traveller: SEA INVASION trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles

NORTHERN

POET (IRE) (51) P11PP-P CD 11 12-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE)

James Davies J

O The Hope Springs Syndicate Nick Giﬀord, Findon T

B David Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner last March but he has been pulled up on his last 3 runs, jumping markedly right on his return from 11 months oﬀ at Doncaster in February. Visor is reached for this C&D scorer now. TFRHHIII BHA117

LUMI

PLUGIN

(GB) (27) 2-00122 CD 7 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE) Caoilin Quinn J O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

B Pleasure Palace Racing

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles last winter. Arrives on the up in this sphere too, scoring over C&D in January and runner-up here and at Kempton (not foot perfect) since. Player oﬀ an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA116

(13) 106120 CD 12 11-12

Br B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR)

Miss Lily Jones (7) J

O Mr A. P. Jones Neil King, Burderop T

B Bruno Vagne

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner who bagged a third victory of the season over C&D in February. Only seventh in the Sussex National here last time though and this veteran is unreliable overall. Cheekpieces go back on. TFRHHIII BHA114

Br Ch g Sea Moon - Aloha Iwanaga (GER)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B S. Lanigan-O’Keeﬀe geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner (including this race) last spring who arrives in good nick, ﬁfth in the Sussex National here 13 days ago. Weighted to go well oﬀ a 2lb lower mark in change of headgear. TFRHHHHI BHA113 5

MORFEE (IRE) (26) 213P36 CD

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Ma Baker (IRE)

10 11-6

James Best J

O Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Ronan Tynan We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Fontwell last June but his more recent form is far less encouraging, last of 6 in 23f handicap chase at Taunton 26 days ago. This C&D scorer needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA108 6

ROE AND CO (IRE) (98)

43111P BF

Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Limerick Rose (IRE)

O Roe and Co Racing

11-2

Joe Anderson (3) J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Kevin Cullen BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o who completed a hat-trick over fences at Leicester (23f) in December. Reportedly bled when pulled up in handicap chase at Fontwell following month. Could bounce back after a break. TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2025:RACE ABANDONED

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note:

MORFEE: Following its run on 24/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lumi Plugin (GB), 11-4 Sea Invasion (IRE), 5-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), 8-1 Roe And Co (IRE), 12-1 Northern Poet (IRE), Morfee (IRE)

C&D scorer LUMI PLUGIN advanced his form when runner-up at Kempton last time and in the hope he jumps better here he’s taken to go one better. Last year’s winner Sea Invasion is the danger.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE 4.37 1m 7f 195y THE DIANE AND HARRY’S PLUMPTON ANNUAL BOX HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (55 wins from 258 runners, 21%) runs ANSWER THAT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (4 wins from 57 runners, 7%) runs MARKET HOUSE Longest Traveller: LORD OF THE GLANCE trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 132 miles

SHALFA

(IRE) (14) 5-3251 C

Br Ch m Ribchester (IRE) - Mikandy (IRE)

O The Shalfa Partnership

B Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd

7 12-0

Marc Goldstein J

Lydia Richards, Chichester T

Lydia Richards Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in 5 starts over hurdles and won 9-runner handicap (2 1/4m, 11/2) at this course 14 days ago. Drops back in trip and it would be no surprise to see a further emphasis on speed bringing out even more improvement from her.

MARKET HOUSE (IRE) (14) 1200P2 6 11-11

Br B g Tamayuz - Saree

O Three Farmers

B Ballygallon Stud Limited

Sean Bowen J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Injured Jockeys Fund S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 19f novice handicap hurdle at Fontwell last summer and having been in good heart on the Flat, ran up to his best back over hurdles here recently, though rather got worried out of things. Fitted with a ﬁrst-time visor now and shouldn’t be undeterred by the signiﬁcant drop back in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA95

ANSWER THAT (IRE) (13) 2-04503

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Putaringonit (IRE)

O Old Gold Racing & Plumpton Racecourse

5 11-9

Tom Cannon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Castlegrove Stud Charlotte Savill Memorial Foundation, Old Gold Racing, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped promisingly when making the frame twice from 3 starts in bumpers for Anthony McCann in Ireland. 28/1, best eﬀort over hurdles when third of 5 in maiden over C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago. More improvement required but yard do well with their handicap debutants. TFRHHHII BHA93

(22) 3156

4 11-7

Br B g Frankel - Emulous Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr B. D. Haynes Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won juvenile maiden at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) in December when ﬁtted with ﬁrst-time blinkers. Well held all 4 starts since, including last 2 starts on the Flat. Has the blinkers back on but is hard to make a case for at present. TFRHHIII BHA99

Br B g Canford Cliﬀs (IRE) - Fantastic Lips (GER)

Dylan Johnston J

O Homewoodgate Racing Club Paddy Butler, Lewes T

B Stall Parthenaue

TIMEFORM VIEW Shown little over hurdles this season. Had breathing problem when pulled up on ﬁrst start for this yard in handicap over C&D 11 days ago. Has a tongue tie added here. TFRHIIII BHA89

Br B f Golden Horn - Crimson Rosette (IRE)

O Advanced Access Platforms Ltd

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Tabitha Worsley J

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

Advanced Access Platforms Ltd S

Br B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE)

O In The Pink Partnership

B P. A. Pritchard

HHHII BHA97

Bryan Carver J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat. Has one standout eﬀort from 3 starts over hurdles. Switches to handicaps in this sphere and needs to settle better.

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to ﬁnish out of the ﬁrst 2 in handicap hurdles, winning 11-runner race at Stratford by 10 lengths in March. Has been raised 9Ib for that success and can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA86

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Tiptree (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner on the Flat for Andrew Balding. Not shown much in 3 starts over hurdles for this yard, albeit out of depth in Triumph Hurdle Trial (Finesse) at Cheltenham in January. Making handicap bow in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA93 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Daniel Sansom (3) J

O Mr. Simon Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Michelle Morris Wimpole Clinic S

9 MYSTICAL MABEL (IRE) (142) F40

Br B f Mastercraftsman (IRE) - So Secret (IRE)

10

4 10-13

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

O Jane Davis and Sara Mould Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T B Maurice Regan KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 3 Flat runs. Well held completed starts over hurdles. Lots of improvement needed now handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA91

BANKSMAN (GB) (106) P350

Br Ch g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Donna Ray

4 10-9

Brendan Powell J

O Ms Adrienne Gross Sheena West, Lewes T B Stoneham Park Stud Southdowns Unleashed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner at up to 1m for Jack Channon. Out of sorts under both codes since his ﬁfth in Warwick juvenile maiden hurdle in November. TFRHHIII BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2025: TARA ITI 7 11 7 Mr Alex Chadwick 6-5 (James Owen) 8 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5.

Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note:

FASCINATING LIPS: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

BANKSMAN: Following its run on 3/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lord of The Glance (GB), 7-2 Shalfa (IRE), 4-1 Market House (IRE), 14-1 Alibey (GB), 16-1 Answer That (IRE), 20-1 Chartwell Jock (GB), 25-1 Mystical Mabel (IRE), 33-1 Dissident (GB), Banksman (GB), 100-1 Fascinating Lips (IRE)

SHALFA can defy a 3Ib rise for her recent course success and follow up. Market House and Lord of The Glance are dangers, while it would be no surprise to see Answer That improve considerably on handicap debut.

THE KALM CLUB KEEP CALM & GALLOP ON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SIXTH RACE 5.12 2m 4f 116y

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (55 wins from 258 runners, 21%) runs GOODWIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (12 wins from 59 runners, 20%) runs NOTNOWLINDA Weightwatcher: HECOULDBETHEONE won off a handicap mark of 120, his rating is now down 5lb to 115. Longest Traveller: OAKLEY’S WAY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

ALIEN STORM (IRE) (23) 24-2116 C 8 12-2

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Missusan (IRE)

Daire McConville (7) J

O The Alien Storm Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T B Railside Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Found a career-high mark beyond him when bidding for a hat-trick in a Fontwell handicap chase last time and doesn’t look obviously well treated back over hurdles. TFR

BHA122 2 GOODWIN (IRE) (22) 512040 CD 8 11-12

Br B g Champs Elysees - Mount Corkish Girl (IRE)

O Goodwin Racing Ltd

Tom Cannon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Phelim & Sheamus Sheridan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner made it 2 wins from 3 starts at this track when bagging a stronger handicap here last November and though arriving on the back of a couple of lesser eﬀorts, he still needs considering in this sort of grade. Usual headgear left oﬀ

(IRE)

(22) 322362 CD BF 9 11-9

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Shecouldbetheone (IRE)

O Mr & Mrs R Sage

Sean Bowen J

James Owen, Newmarket T

B Denis Cusack Burgess Hodgson S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time C&D winner emerged from a mini slump over fences when runner-up in a selling hurdle at Stratford last time and could be in the mix if building on that with Sean Bowen back up.

NOTNOWLINDA

TFRHHHII BHA115

(IRE)(22) 22-0053 9 11-4

Br Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE)

O Mr Michael Ariss

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Colin Motherway The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed herself right back to form when third of 7 at Uttoxeter last time (ﬁfth a winner subsequently) and may well capitalise on a handy mark with Harry Skelton returning to the saddle. TFRHHHHH BHA110

HICONIC (GB) (80) 14-043P

Br B m Sixties Icon - Hi Note

O Golden Equinox Racing & AHRC

9 11-0

Bryan Carver J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Miss S. West Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit over jumps last summer but did at least run well when second in a staying handicap on the all-weather in late-January. TFRHHIII BHA106

THE BELLHOP (IRE)(21) 14134

Br Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE)

O Jane Davis and Sara Mould

4 10-13

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Newtown Anner Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Fontwell juvenile hurdle winner was unsuited by the emphasis on speed when fourth of 10 at Ascot on latest start. Worth a go over this longer trip but does have more on his plate stepping into open company. TFRHHHII BHA115

OAKLEY’S WAY (IRE)(20)

613622

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Special Choice (IRE)

O Mr A. J. Norman

6 10-13

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career-best eﬀort when close second over C&D on penultimate start but proved no match for a progressive one at Ludlow last time. TFRHHHII BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Notnowlinda (IRE), 4-1 Goodwin (IRE), 5-1 Oakley’s Way (IRE), 11-2 Hecouldbetheone (IRE), 13-2 The Bellhop (IRE), 12-1 Hiconic (GB), 20-1 Alien Storm (IRE)

NOTNOWLINDA looks to be building up to something, and she gets the vote with Harry Skelton back aboard. Goodwin may prove the main danger given his record at this course.

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(CLASS5)(Category2Elimination)(GBBRACE)

for four, ﬁve and six yrs old ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEVENTH RACE

Leading course trainer (20-25): A Honeyball (15 wins from 75 runners, 20%) runs POSH CHICK & STEAL A GLANCE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mr J Snowden (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs MIRABELLO Longest Travellers: POSH CHICK & STEAL A GLANCE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

(GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B m Harbour Law - Madame de Guise (FR) Tom Cannon J O Beech Park Bloodstock Ltd Laura Mongan, Epsom T B Beech Park Bloodstock Ltd Arthur Wait Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Harbour Law mare. Dam, fairly useful 2m-2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner, is a half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (2 1/4m-21f winner) Great Parade. The market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

MIRABELLO (GB)(34) 5

5 11-2

Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Fernello Isabelle Ryder (5) J O The Racing Life Podcast - S1

B R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, last of 5 in bumper at Ffos Las on her debut 34 days ago. In very good hands but this Order of St George mare needs to take a major step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

POSH

CHICK (GB) (18) 1-P2

Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Posh Totty

O Mr J. J. Barber & Mr C. Slocombe

5 11-2

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B J Barber, R Hall & C Slocombe geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who came in an encouraging second of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (11/2) on her Rules debut 18 days ago. Merits serious consideration with better to come from this Jack Hobbs mare. TFRHHHHH BHA-

SKYE GLANCE

(GB) (39) B0

Br B m Passing Glance - It Doesn’t Matter

5 11-2

Bryan Carver J

O The Skye Racing Syndicate Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B A. M. Hales Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance mare. Brought down on her debut at Huntingdon and beat only one back there last month. TFRHHIII BHA5

GOLDEN SANJIDA (GB) (32) 40 4 10-8

Br B f Golden Horn - Sanjida (IRE)

James Davies J

O BDRSyndicates Noel Williams, Blewbury T

B Blythe Park Stud Noel Williams Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a hard ride when last of 14 in bumper at Huntingdon 32 days ago. Hood goes on. TFRHIIII BHA-

SILVER WHISPER (GB)

(-)

Br Gr f Scalo - Silver Wish

4 10-8

Sean Bowen J

O The Silver Whisperers Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £5,000 3-y-o, Scalo ﬁlly. Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Whisperinthebreeze. The betting may guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

STEAL A GLANCE (GB) (53)

20 4 10-8

Br B f Passing Glance - Kilconny Bridge (IRE)

Chad Bament (7) J O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance ﬁlly who failed to build on her debut bumper second at Ludlow in January when seventh of 14 in Wincanton bumper following month. Worth another chance after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: GIRLFROMTHEGLEN (IRE) 5 10 11 Freddie Gordon 5-2 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:

GOLDEN SANJIDA: Following its run on 18/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Posh Chick (GB), 10-3 Steal A Glance (GB), 4-1 Silver Whisper (GB), 7-1 Cheese (GB), 20-1 Mirabello (GB), 33-1 Skye Glance (GB), 100-1 Golden Sanjida (GB)

The betting should prove highly informative but the vote goes to Anthony Honeyball’s winning pointer POSH CHICK who shaped well when a debut second in a Wincanton bumper and can go one better at the chief expense of stablemate Steal A Glance who is taken to bounce back from an underwhelming seventh at the same track. Newcomers Silver Whisper and Cheese could also play a part, especially if the market speaks in their favour.

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Accessibility

At Plumpton Racecourse we like to provide an enjoyable environment for all our racegoers. Priority space and seating is located within our Southdown Bar for customers with reduced mobility. Please give up your seat if required.

Accessible Toilet facilities are located within the Southdown Bar and Paddock Bar. If you require assistance please phone 01273890383, visit the racecourse office or ask a member of staff and we will be happy to assist you.

Admission Policy

All persons visiting Plumpton Racecourse are admitted subject to these rules and regulations. The racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or expel without notice any racegoer who, in the reasonable opinion of the racecourse, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly manor or in a manor likely to offend other racegoers

Alcohol

Please note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the racecourse is strictly prohibited. In the interest of safety and the comfort of others, please do not carry drinks onto the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure.

Crossing the Course

Racegoers are required to conform to the instructions given by gate and/or security staff especially when crossing the racecourse. Course crossings will occasionally be closed as a matter of safety.

Dogs

Dogs are only allowed in the picnic enclosure and must be on a lead at all times. Please do not leave dogs unattended in your car.

Horse and Jockey Welfare

The welfare of the sports equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of licensed trainers. The standards demanded by the BHA far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The BHA similarly licenses racecourses setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course.

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all the horses with two vets following the horses as they race and the third being based in the stable yard.

Parade Ring Access

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, BHA and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the parade ring are asked to refrain from entering the parade ring unless absolutely necessary.

Photography

Use of cameras, video equipment, computer equipment, mobile phones and other devices at Plumpton racecourse is subject to terms and conditions - full details are available at the racecourse office.

Racegoers may take photographs for personal use only - you are not permitted to make commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to the racecourse. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS PROHIBITED - Flash photography is dangerous where horses are involved.

Please be aware that we have an official photographer at Plumpton Racecourse and images will be gathered throughout the day. Most pictures will be non specific but it is possible that images of you will be captured. As we retain copyright of these images, we may make use of them for future marketing. By purchasing a ticket, it is assumed that you are aware this is a possibility. If this is something you are concerned about please visit the racecourse office

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Desciptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the parade ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the parade ring on the way to the post.

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Terms and Conditions

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.17 - THE PRESTIGE SECURITY EXECUTIVE PROTECTION CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 16th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Prestige Security have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 8 entries at £40. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) A SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.52 - THE MANSELL MCTAGGART MANE EVENT MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 13th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Mansell McTaggart Estate Agents have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £50. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.27 - THE BETGOODWIN SUSSEX STAYERS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34326 to the winning horse The second to receive £15795, the third £7897, the fourth £3952 and the ﬁfth £1969. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £325 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £65 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £260 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £100 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 4 at £65 and 12 at £325. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26254; Second £13124; Third £6565; Fourth £3283; Fifth £1638. (Penalty Value £34326.50)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.02 - THE WEATHERBYS nhstallions.co.uk HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the ﬁfth £333. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £55 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Weatherbys have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £55. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) Weights lowered 1lb. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.37 - THE DIANE AND HARRY’S PLUMPTON ANNUAL BOX HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the ﬁfth £219. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 13th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Diane and Harry Page have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owners and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries at £36. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.12 - THE KALM CLUB KEEP CALM & GALLOP ON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 13th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Kalm Caterers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 12 entries at £50. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.47 - THE BETGOODWIN MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, ﬁve and six yrs old ﬁllies and mares 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 13th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb.

The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. BetGoodwin have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £24. - Closed April 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.