Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 27th April

JUMP FINALE

Where Champions Are Crowned

SATURDAY 27 APRIL

OFFICIAL RACECARD - £5

WELCOME TO

Welcome toSandown Park Racecourse tohelp us celebrate the official end of the 2023/24 Jump Racing Season at what is shaping up to be a hugely exciting bet365 Jump Finale meeting.

Today marks Sandown Park’s 149th birthday, with us first racing on 22nd April 1875 with this fixture. I would like to take this opportunity to thank bet365, who have been our generous sponsor for many years. Not only do bet365 contribute to our prize money fund with a huge £675,000 on offer today, but they have also been key in making our site look as good as it does, for which we are very grateful.

It is hard to establish whether it is the on or off-track action which is more exciting today. The team are excited to be staging the much-anticipated El Fabiolo vs Jonbon rematch in the bet365 Celebration Chase, but we also have the drama of the Champion Trainer and Jockeys Awards both still being live championships. As the stats stand going into today, there is everything to play for. The standings below are correct as of this card going to print.

Champion Trainer

1st Willie Mullins - £3,105,966

2nd Dan Skelton - £2,917,288

3rd Paul Nicholls - £2,858,820

Champion Jockey

1st Harry Cobden - 162

2nd Sean Bowen - 156

Before the Champions are declared and the trophies handed out, our Chairman Nick Mustoe will be awarding our annual Sandown Park Special Award for positive contribution to our sport. Two jockeys stood out for us this year, both having to step-back from the jobs they have loved due to medical advice Then another fantastic jockey entered the fray when calling time on his career at Cheltenham just last week As such, none of this trio received a ‘send-off’ and so we shall give it to them today. I would like the crowd to go wild, when we award the Sandown Park Special Award to Aidan Coleman, Jamie Moore and Paddy Brennan, for their contribution to British Jump Racing, and for giving us all so much enjoyment.

If you still have energy for more, there is an after party to end the season in style in the Esher Hall (underneath the Main Grandstand), where you can party into the evening with the Chip Shop Boys

I hope that you have a fantastic time at Sandown Park today and wish the horses and their connections the very best of luck

Sarah Drabwell

General Manager – Sandown Park Racecourse

DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING

THURSDAY 23RD MAY

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING

Affectionately known as London’s Night At The Races, Brigadier Gerard Evening is the evening meeting that you don’t want to miss. Taking it’s place at the top of the pile as Britain’s richest evening meeting, it promises to deliver another memorable year this year.

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Directors of the Racecourse Committee

Emma Banks

Vikki Dunn

Brian Finch

Charles Hemphill

Guy Henriques

Anna Mackenzie

General Manager

Sarah Drabwell

Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Steve Mills

Safety Officer

Gareth Richardson

Owners and Trainers Liaison

Manager

Petra Gough

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Managers

Vicki Moore

Duncan Lillywhite

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Allan Hepworth (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Chris Hill, Gwen Thomas, Richard Westropp

Starters

James Stenning

Sam Avis

Judge

Jane Green

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Howard Newitt

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Spotter

Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free

Dr Rob Cullen

Dr Peter Johnson

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Graeme Robertson

Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Christine Hannaford, Kelly Corke, Vince McKevitt, Sarah Collins, Stuart Shilston, Helena Warbrick

Handicapper

Michael Harris

FIRST RACE TODAY’S RACING

NEXT MEETING

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING

SEVENTH RACE

RACECARD EXPLAINED

JONBON (FR) (20) 11211-1 CD 7 11-10

B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - StarFace (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville

Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Mr Lotfi Kohli 14

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming at the hands of ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere. TFR

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

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

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

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

5. JOCKEYS

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

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

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 (outside GB)

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2024

WHAT’S ON TODAY?

11:45AM - 12:00PM

Jockey Masterclass with Harry Cobden on the Summer Lawn

11:55AM - 12:25PM

Meet our Horses For Courses ambassador, Step Back, on the Summer Lawn

12:35PM - 1:00PM

Championship Awards Presentations in the Parade Ring

1:15PM - 1:30PM

Parade of Champions in the Parade Ring

2:00PM

Racing Post Horse of the Year Award in the Parade Ring

3:55PM*

Champion Trainer Award in the Parade Ring

5:30PM

The Chip Shop Boys live in the Esher Hall

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

Today we are delighted to be able to welcome some of the standout performers from the 2023/24 season to Sandown Park. Head to the parade ring for 1.15pm to see them in person

PIC D’ORHY

9 years old

Trained by Paul Nicholls

Owned by Mrs Johnny de la Hey

Career highlights:

- 1st Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot

- 1st Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree

- 1st Grade 2 Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton Park

SIR GINO

4 years old

Trained by Nicky Henderson

Owned by Mrs J Donnelly

Career highlights:

-1stGrade1BoodlesAnniversary4-Y-OJuvenileHurdleatAintree

-1stGrade2JCBTriumphTrial JuvenileHurdleatCheltenham

PROTEKTORAT

9 years old

Trained by Dan Skelton

Owned by Sir A Ferguson, G Mason, J Hales & L Hales

Career highlights:

- 1st Grade 1 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham Festival

- 1st Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock Park

-1stGrade1SSSSuperAlloysManifestoNovices’ChaseatAintree

GREY DAWNING

7 year old

Trained by Dan Skelton

Owned by Robert Kirkland

Careerhighlights:

- 1st Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham Festival

-1stGrade2TrustatraderHamptonNovices’ChaseatWarwick

-1stGrade2BallymoreLeamingtonNovices’HurdleatWarwick

LE PATRON

6 years old

Trained by Gary Moore

Owned by Mrs E Avery

Careerhighlights:

-1stGrade1BetfairHenryVIIINovices’ChaseatSandownPark

TO THE WIRE: MULLINS VS SKELTON

The Jump trainers’ championship is still up for grabs today with the two main protagonists being Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton.

Mullins, who is aiming to be the first Irish-based handler to win the championship since Vincent O’Brien 70 years ago, is set to saddle nine runners across the card while Skelton has five.

Despite saddling lessthan 30winners intotal inthe UK in 2023/24, Mullinswas leading trainer at The Cheltenham Festival with nine victories, which included the Unibet Champion Hurdle with State Man and the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup with Galopin Des Champs.

At the same meeting Skelton saddled four winners, headed by Protektorat in the Ryanair Chase.

What propelled Mullins to the head ofthe table was success in Britain’s richest Jump race, the £1-million Randox Grand National, at Aintree a fortnight ago, with I Am Maximus.

Mullins explained: “We had been looking at the trainers’ championship for a few weeks’ before the Grand National and I said if we are lucky enough to win it then we would be in with a shout.

“We therefore entered a bigger team than normal for Aintree, and it turned out well with I think four Grade Ones and the Grand National. I then said to the team this is a once in a lifetime chance – I wasn’t born when Vincent won it - and we will throw everything at it. We might get a taste for it and this whets the appetite.

“But as we saw the other night with Manchester United and Coventry, you can’t count your chickens – you just have to go through and keep playing.

“We had a way better time at Ayr than I thought, which was unbelievable and has made this week easier. Hopefully it will work out on Saturday for us.”

CHAMPION OWNER

PROFILE: The famous green and gold silks of JP McManus are synonymous with Jump racing across the UK and Ireland. Carried into the winner’s enclosure by some of racing’s greatest talents, it’s hard not to spot the silks somewhere on a racecard every day across the country. The 2023/24 season has been no different for JP McManus with over 60 winners and £2,500,000+ in prize money, no doubt bolstered by I Am Maximus’ victory in the Randox Grand National – JP’s third win in the race. This year will see him win for the eight successive season, the 16th time this century in Britain, setting a record that will take some surpassing in the future.

£2,558,645

GB JUMPS, CURRENT SEASON, APR 2023 - APR 2024

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

Where else to start than the 2024 Randox Grand National winner I Am Maximus. The eight-year-old capped off a fine season which also included successes in the Drinmore and Bobbyjo chases, both at Fairyhouse, by putting in a gutsy performance to win the National.

It was another great season for Jonbon as the gelding bested Edwardstone to win the Cheltenham Chase and the Tingle Creek. A surprise second in the Clarence House Chase followed but a tremendous performance in the Melling atAintree followed and he lines up forthe Celebration Chase here today.

COBDEN VS BOWEN: THE RUN IN

This time of year is the time for champions to step forward. The best of the best find that last piece of energy to lift themselves up, over and above all the others. Much like the Premier League title battle, this year’s Jockey Championship has ebbed and flowed endlessly around every corner, and it has left two remarkable athletes fighting out for the title.

At the time of writing, both Harry Cobden and Sean Bowen still have live chances of taking home what will be their first Champion Jockey trophy. McCoy, Johnson, Hughes, Scudamore, Dunwoody, Francome and more – whoever takes home that trophy is amongst an elite list of names who were at the top of their game.

For a long while it looked like this would be Sean’s season. He raced out of the blocks into a very strong early lead and surpassed the 100 winners for the season mark back in November. Just when he thought things couldn’t get any better, he then bagged the rearranged Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle here at our Tingle Creek meeting in December aboard Not So Sleepy. However, Sean’s impressive run was soon to be curtailed as injury struck after a heavy fall on Boxing Day left him with a knee injury. The door was open, and Harry Cobden surged through it.

When Sean returned to the saddle in mid-February, Harry had completely eroded his lead after a blistering turn of form across the time that Sean was out. The lead had stood as high as 49 at one point, so Cobden’s feat to wipe out that lead is not to be understated. This was now very much a live championship

The second half of the season has very much seen Harry Cobden in the ascendancy Grade 1 victories came from Pic D’Orhy and Captain Teague, as well as the impressive Stay Away Fay winning the Grade 2 Esher Novices Chases here at the Tingle Creek meeting. A Cheltenham Festival winner also came in the form of Monmiral in the Pertemps Final.

Neither of them deserves to be the runner up, both of them will deserve to lift the trophy. Only one can – who will it be?

PATRICK WADGE

CHAMPION CONDITIONAL

PROFILE: A season to remember for Patrick Wadge as he becomes the latest Champion Conditional. His role as conditional for Lucinda Rusell has proved fruitful, with wins aboard horses such as Apple Away, who gave him a memorable first win in listed company despite nearly being unseated at the last hurdle. Aged just 21, Patrick has shown an abundance of potential this season with over 35 winners and no doubt will have many more big seasons to come.

MONEY

£221,082 FROM WINS

GB JUMPS, CURRENT SEASON, APR 2023 - APR 2024

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

Czech Her Out has been a regular ride for Patrick this season. The duo got off to a great start at Perth, when taking a Class 4 handicap They went onto score again in the Seafield Trophy Mares Hurdle at the Scottish Grand National Meeting at Ayr, proving fartoo much fortheir rivals.

AppleAwaygavePatrickhisfirstListedsuccess at Doncaster in the tail end of last season but the pair teamed up once again this season in the Grade 2 Trustatrader Hampton Novices’ Chase at Warwick in January to great effect. Racing prominently throughout, they picked up a very strong second.

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GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

We knewhe was good last year, but this year?

This year, he’s been sensational After an average seasonal reappearance in the John Durkan, any doubters were soon silenced as the eight-year-old’s 23 length victory in the SavillsChaseatLeopardstownsawhimreturn towinningforminthemostemphaticfashion.

On the road to Cheltenham, once again Willie Mullins targeted the Irish Gold Cup and once again Galopin Des Champs made all to take the win. Though his race couldn’t have been more different to that of 2023, the outcome remained the same: Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, further etching his name into the history books by joining the elite equine club of back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cup winners. Will he make it 3 in 2025? He’ll take some beating.

STATE MAN

Since November 2022, the Willie Mullins trained State Man has run in 10 Grade 1’s; he’s won 9 of them – including all 4 of his runs in the 23/24 season The seven-yearold son of Doctor Dino has been brilliant. He dominated the Irish season openers, clear by 5 lengths in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown, 3 ¼ lengths clear from his second placed stablemate Impaire Et Passe (the eventual Aintree Hurdle winner) in the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown and a comfortable 5 ½ length defence for a second Irish Champion Hurdle. Though a rematch with Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle was not to be, State Man got the job done Sitting nicely until the last, he quickened past Irish Point to win by 1 ¼ lengths He may not be the flashiest but when the going gets tough, so does State Man, and what more could we ask for?

JONBON

It’s safe to say the latter half of the 2023/24 seasonhasnotbeeneasyforNickyHenderson, but the ever-dependable Jonbon will have given him reason to smile. Starting his season strongatCheltenhamwithacommanding9½ length victory over Edwardstone, it was back to happy hunting ground here at Sandown Park for the JP McManus owned eight-yearoldintheTingleCreekChase.NicoDeBoinville was up in the irons as Jonbon put in a brilliant performance, in conditions that were far heavier than ideal, to power up the hill 2 ¾ lengths clear of Edwardstone once again Though disappointing he missed the QueenMotherChampionChase,Jonbonwasbacktohisbestwhensteppingupin trip on day two of the Grand National meeting, taking the Grade 1 Melling Chase It was a brave performance from a horse who has been so consistent throughout his career, and we look forward to seeing what he can do next

SIR GINO

Nicky Henderson certainly knows how to pick a 2-mile hurdler, and the French-bred Sir Gino is the latest superstar making a name for himself. The four-year-old son of It’s Gino made his debut on a British racecourse in December, having run, and won, once in a listed race at Auteuil as a three-year-old Sent off as the odds-on favourite, Sir Gino made light work of the field, powering clear during the closing stages to a commanding victory of 15 lengths Another impressive win on Festival Trial’s Day made him the ante-post favourite for the JCB Triumph Hurdle before he was disappointingly ruled out of the race. He more than made up for that disappointment when making it four from four wins in the Grade 1 Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Hurdle at Aintree. With that performance, Sir Gino puts himself at the top of his generation and will undoubtedly be one to watch out for in the future

I AM MAXIMUS

It would be impossible to have a Horse of the Year vote without having the Randox Health Grand National winner in here! The biggest race in our calendar deserves a winner suitable for the occasion and I Am Maximus fits the bill after a stunning season saw him go from strength-to-strength An Irish Grand National win already under his belt in 2023, big staying prizes were the aim in the 2023/24 season A win in the Grade 1 Drinmore Novices Chase was a fine way to start the season. He followed up with a 31L defeat in the Savills Chase at Christmas but the winner that day was Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs so the result was better than it looked on paper. A third to the same horse in the Irish Gold Cup was followed by a win, down in grade, in the Bobbyjo Chase. All eyes were now on the big one – The Grand National He didn’t disappoint having been ridden cautiously and tactically by Paul Townend, with plenty left in the tank to defeat his rivals comfortably up the run in A horse with exceptional ability and class, and a worthy candidate in this year’s vote

STEP BACK: SANDOWN PARK HORSES FOR COURSES AMABASSADOR

Sandown Park is delighted to be able to welcome our new Horses for Courses Ambassador, Step Back to the racecourse here today.

Owned by the Cracker and Smodge Partnership and trained by the late Mark Bradstock and his wife Sara, Step Back was a brilliant racehorse and is now thoroughly enjoying his life at Sara’s yard, in the care of Lily Bradstock their daughter, at the age of 14.

Step Back was acquired from the point-to-pointing scene and made his rules debut at Ludlow on 22nd February 2017 – a maiden hurdle which he won readily He would take in only one more run that season, at the Cheltenham Festival where he finished 9th to Penhill in the Albert Bartlett.

Nearly a year offthe track was ended on 2nd February 2018 when the beautiful chestnut made his return to the track over fences at Chepstow. 2nd in that race, followed by a 3rd here at Sandown Park and a win at Fakenham set Step Back up for a tilt at one of our most prestigious races and one of the features on today’s card – the bet365 Gold Cup.

Jamie Moore, a hugely talented jockey who we are honouring here today before racing, was given the nod for the race and did not disappoint. Step Back was sent off a reasonably well fancied 7/1 chance. Taking up the lead after just the 5th fence the only horse that threatened to get close was Rock The Kasbah, but he came up short and could only spectate as Step Back ran away won by 13 lengths.

Whilst never quite hitting the same heights, he became a huge fan favourite in the race with a 3rd placed finish in 2019 and a 4th in 2022 behind Hewick. In betweenthoseruns,hisabilitytookhimtothecross-countryattheCheltenham Festival and also a spin around the Grand National in 2019 – not a bad CV!

Step Back won two races here at Sandown Park in total - the second being a leg of the Veteran’s Chase Series in 2020, but put in some herculean efforts to place on several occasions.

His most recent run was in a point-to-point at the end of 2023 and we are so grateful to the Bradstock family for allowing him to join us as our new ambassador.

You can see Step Back today on the summer lawn at 11.55am where you can get up close and give him a pat, in the parade ring for our Parade of Champions and also leading out the runners for today’s bet365 Gold Cup.

THEbet365NOVICES’CHAMPIONSHIPFINAL HANDICAPHURDLERACE (CLASS2)(GBBRACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310 (PenaltyValue £51440)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 4 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs FIRE FLYER & PANJARI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs FIRE FLYER & PANJARI

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs FIRE FLYER and PANJARI today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CANNOCK PARK trained by P Robson, Hawick, 361 miles.

FIRST RACE 1.50

7f 216y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 PANJARI (IRE) (11) 130151 D

Br B g Camelot - Path Wind (FR) (Anabaa (USA))

O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith

12-0

Gingell (5)

Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatinGermanyandhasbeenquickingettingthehangofhurdling,winningathird2mnovice hurdlesatFfosLas11daysago Stablehasagoodrecordinthis. TFRHHHII BHA136

2 CANNOCK PARK (GB) (35) 2-11332 D BF 6 11-9

Br B g Cannock Chase (USA) - Van Mildert (IRE) (Observatory (USA)) Craig Nichol

O Thomas & Robson

B T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORMVIEW

Robson, Hawick

PointwinnerwholandedaBangorbumperandCheltenhammaidenhurdleintheautumn.PlacedtwiceinGraded novicessubsequentlyandcreditablesecond(reopposingLariothird)in2mnoviceatNewburylasttime.

3 STEELALLY (FR) (36) 50-2P12 6 11-9

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR) (Martaline) Sam Twiston-Davies

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd

B Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi

Thomas, Cardiff

TIMEFORMVIEWReadilymade all inWincanton novice in Februaryand betteredthat formwhen going down onlyto a fellowimproveronNewburyhandicapdebut(2m,goodtosoft)lastmonth.

4 FIERCELY PROUD (IRE) (63) 00-1132 D

5 11-8

Br B g Iffraaj - Estiqaama (USA) (Nayef (USA)) Kielan Woods

O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW

Dualbumperscorerwhoalsowonhisfirst2startsoverhurdlesbeforeChristmas.PlacedtwiceatGraded levelsinceandrespectedonhandicapdebutforyardwhichwonabignovicehandicapherelastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA

5 ACT OF AUTHORITY (FR) (39) 2-16131

6 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) (Tomba) Sean Bowen

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

B Mr Franck A. McNulty Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-5overhurdlesthisseasonwhendominatingasmall-fieldnoviceover21/2matWetherbylast monthbuthisopeninghandicapmarklookstough.

6 FIRE FLYER (IRE) (49) 0-2211P D

6 11-4

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Eva La Diva (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) Harry Cobden

O Mr Michael Geoghegan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Burgage Stud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperscorerwhonovicehurdlesatWincanton(2m,soft)andTaunton(19f,goodtosoft)inFebruary. FoldedintheEBFFinalover21/2mherelastmonthbutnosurprisewerehetobouncebacktoform. TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 SECRET SQUIRREL (GB) (16) 11-1221 D 5 11-4

Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point (Double Trigger (IRE)) David Bass J

O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWTookanotherstepforwardwhengainingasecondhurdlesuccessin2mTauntonnovice16days,quickening 5lengthsclearofthereopposingHelnwein.Couldbemoretocomefromhimnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA126

8 LARIO (GER) (16) U133 D BF 5 11-3

Br B g Nutan (IRE) - Larmina (FR) (Thewayyouare (USA)) Brendan Powell

O OLBG Racing Club Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Mrs U. Imm Olbg S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair11fwinneronFlatinGermanyin2022.WinnerofhiscompletedstartoverhurdlesforAnthonyCharlton thiswinterandsoundstartforHarryDerhamwhenthirdatNewburyandTauntonthisspring. TFRHHHII BHA125

9 BE AWARE (FR) (42) 122 D BF 5 11-2

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR) (Kendor (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.C.E.A. Pa Ouvry & E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedgoodwhenmakingasuccessfulstartina16-runnernoviceatNewburyinJanuary Betterform whenrunner-upatLingfieldandKemptonsince. TFRHHHHI BHA124

10 THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) (35) 314120 5 11-0

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

O The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Cuadra Miranda Slu Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonencouragingyarddebutwhenwinningaFontwellnovicehurdleonBoxingDayandlostlittleindefeatto apromisingrivaloverC&D(goodtosoft)inFebruary.HislatestruninaNewburyhandicapwasbelowpar. TFRHHIII BHA122

11 GEEZER ROCKSTAR (IRE) (34) 1-4P1 D 5 10-13

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Rock’s Field (IRE) (Presenting) Jonathan Burke J

O Doubtfire, Haring, Thornton & Davies Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B The Culloty Family Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon13-runnerTauntonbumperondebutinAprilandmuchimprovedatthirdtimeofaskingoverhurdleswhen winning13-runnermaidenatAscot(19f,good)5weeksago.Opentofurtherprogressnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA121

12 HELNWEIN (IRE) (16) 13-1242 D 6 10-13

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Synthe Davis (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Tom Cannon J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Helnwein Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr K. D. Cotter Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulswitchtohurdlingatWarwickinNovember Betterformindefeat since(includingsecondinC&Dlisted)andnosurprisewerehetotakeanotherstepforwardnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA121

13 COURT IN THE ACT (IRE) (37) 5-31212 D 5 10-11

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Alexander Road (IRE) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Paul O’Brien J

O Heart of the South Racing 132 Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Ewan Johnston Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerandquicklytranslatedthatabilitytohurdles,secondatHerefordbeforegoingonebetter atKempton(2m,good)onBoxingDay.Improvedagainwhensecondof7atLudlowlastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA119

14 KING OF TARA (GB) (13) 223104 D 5 10-8

Br B g Kayf Tara - Hot Rhythm (Haafhd) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

O Brogan Group Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

B Mr P. P. Symonds Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Placedonall3startsinbumperspriortomakingasuccessfulswitchtohurdlesatWarwick(2m,heavy)inMarch. DownthefieldatTauntonnexttimeandbouncedbackwhenfourthof13atHerefordonly3dayslater.

15 DIAMOND DICE (IRE) (32) 256613 D

10-7

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Chances Orchard (IRE) (Milan) Kevin Brogan

O Private Harley Street Clinic Limited

O’Neill, Cheltenham

B Mrs Gillian Neville Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseinbumpersandlefthishurdlingdebutformbehindwhenlandinga15-runnermaidenat Ludlow(2m,heavy)inFebruary Creditablethirdof13atTauntonsince.Handicapdebut.

16 AN BRADAN FEASA (IRE) (46) 12140 4 10-7

BHA115

Br B g Camelot - Grianan Ailigh (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Mary-Ann Middleton Jack Jones, Newmarket T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofjuveniles at Ballinrobe and Cheltenhamthis season.Also good secondto Burdett Road in a Grade2juvenileatlattertrackinNovember Well-heldeighthinFredWinteratFestivalthere. TFRHHHII BHA123

17 GOONHILLY (IRE) (31) F25262 BF 6 10-4

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Holly Baloo (IRE) (Milan) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr William Woodhouse Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Stephanie Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWYettowinbutrunner-up3timesinmaiden/novicecompanythiswinter,includingincheekpiecesonlateststart Alsodidn’tacquithimselftoobadlywhenaround15lengthssixthinImperialCupoverC&Dlastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA112

18 JUST ONE SURF (FR) (47) 3-235P1 D 5 10-3

Br B g Very Nice Name (FR) - Matasurf (FR) (Rochesson (FR)) Harry Bannister J

O Aura Racing Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B David, Anne-Sophie, Charlotte, Bernier

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinIrishpoints/bumperandlefthisfirst2hurdlerunsbehindwhenspringinga40/1surprisein2m Tauntonmaiden(soft)lastmonth.Noobviousflukeaboutthatandhisopeningmarklooksfair TFRHHHII BHA111

19 MAASAI MARA (GB) (13) 212 D 4 10-3

Br B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Wekeela (FR) (Hurricane Run (IRE)) Jack Tudor J

O Exors of the Late Mr K W Bell John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B The Wekeela Partnership K W Bell Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful on Flat forthe Gosdens and readilygot offthe mark overhurdles in juvenile at Catterick (2m,soft)inFebruary ImprovedwhensecondunderapenaltyatHerefordrecently TFRHHHHI BHA119

20 YELLOW STAR (FR) (34) 3140 D 4 10-2

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Aliyfa (IRE) (Spinning World (USA)) Caoilin Quinn (3) J

O Mr Tim Lord KC and Mr G L Moore Gary Moore, Horsham T

B SAS Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful form at best onthe Flat and has quicklymatchedthat overhurdles,winning a 2m Lingfield noviceinFebruary.ComfortablyheldinhisfirsthandicapoverhurdlesatAscotlastmonth,though. TFRHHIII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2023: UNDER CONTROL (FR) 4 11 5 Nico de Boinville 7-1 (Nicky Henderson) 15 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 20 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10, 18, 19 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 17 Stewards Note:

BE AWARE: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Fiercely Proud (IRE), Court In The Act (IRE), 11-1 Panjari (IRE), Steel Ally (FR), Secret Squirrel (GB), 12-1 Geezer Rockstar (IRE), 16-1 Fire Flyer (IRE), Be Aware (FR), 18-1 Goonhilly (IRE), Maasai Mara (GB), 20-1 Cannock Park (GB), 22-1 Helnwein (IRE), 25-1 An Bradan Feasa (IRE), 28-1 Act of Authority (FR), Lario (GER), Diamond Dice (IRE), 33-1 King of Tara (GB), 50-1 Just One Surf (FR), 100-1 The Good Doctor (FR), Yellow Star (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

STEEL ALLY pulled clear with last week’s Cheltenham winner Doyen Quest on his Newbury handicap debut last month and might prove the answer to this ultra-competitive opener As Maasai Mara gained his 2 Flat wins in blinkers it’s possible he could pull out more with headgear on forthe first time over hurdles so he’s second choice. Secret Squirrel, Cannock Park, Court In The Act and Dan Skelton’s Be Aware are a few of many others who could have a say.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STEELALLY (FR) 2.MAASAI MARA 3.SECRET SQUIRREL

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THE bet365 OAKSEY CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION:

Grade 2 races are high class contests and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top notch horses lining up here. Initially, the weights in this two mile, six and a half furlong steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards are allocated on the basis of age and sex, before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to taking part here. These range from 4lb for a Listed or Grade 3 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or 2 success.

GRADE 2 RUN OVER TWO MILES, SIX FURLONGS AND 164 YARDS

21 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

LASTYEAR’S WINNER HEWICK

Hewick bounced back well from his heavy fall 43 days priory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to win in fine style here under Rachael Blackmore. The John Joseph Hanlon trained gelding disputed the lead from early on and despite making a mistake at the 13th he kept on well in the run-in to win by four lengths ahead of First Flow.

ROLL OF HONOUR 2015-2023

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THE bet365 OAKSEYSTEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(Forthe Menorah ChallengeTrophy) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs HITMAN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs EASY GAME

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs HITMAN today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: EASY GAME trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

164y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 EASY GAME (FR) (15) 11-101P 10 11-8

Br B g Barastraight - Rule of The Game (FR) (Lavirco (GER)) P. Townend

O Mr Nick Peacock W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B Mr Jean-Yves Taupin

TIMEFORMVIEWProlificwinningchaserwhowasbackonsongwhenlandingGrade2PWCChampionChase(forathirdtime)at Gowran(20f)6monthsago RannosortofraceintheMellingChaseatAintreeonfirstrunsince2weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA160

2 GA LAW (FR) (44) 5P-601P

11-6

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) (Lute Antique (FR)) Gavin Sheehan

O The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

B Jean-Francois Magnien Betvictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonlastseason’sPaddyPoweratCheltenhamandbaggedanotherbigmiddle-distancehandicapatthat trackattheendofJanuary However,letdownbyjumpingbackupinclassintheRyanairsince. TFRHHHII BHA154

3 THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) (43) 11-P42P 8 11-5

Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) (Witness Box (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Neville, Mann, Duffus, Dennis-Price Patrick Neville, Leyburn

B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheBrownAdvisoryattheCheltenhamFestivallastseason.Unabletotakeitupanothernotchthis term,thoughwasfarfromdisgracedinKingGeorgeandCotswoldChase.WentwellintheGoldCuplatest. TFRHHHHI BHA159

4 AL DANCER (FR) (63) 10-1332 11 11-2

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Dylan Johnston

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff

B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire et al

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheGrandSeftonatAintreelastseasonandaddeda19.5fChepstowhandicaponreturninOctober. CreditablethirdinOldRoanatAintreenexttimeandrunner-upinCoralTrophyatKempton9weeksago TFRHHHII BHA154

5 HITMAN (FR) (44) 36-0020

8 11-2

Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) (Martaline) Harry Cobden

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWModestintop-endhandicapsonfirst2thistermbutbackonformwhen41/4lengthssecondtoShishkininGrade2 DenmanatNewbury(3m,soft) StruggledintheRyanairatCheltenhamsincebutexpectedtobounceback. TFRHHHHH BHA158

6 STRAW FAN JACK (GB) (44) 44-2303

9 11-2

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Callerlilly (Double Trigger (IRE)) Sean Houlihan J

O Mr Graham Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon T

B Whitegate Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverfenceslasttermwhowasaremotesecondin4-runnerAscotGrade2onreturn.Wellheld next2startsbutbackontrackwhenthirdinthePlateattheCheltenhamFestival6weeksago TFRHHIII BHA135

7 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (15) 023-5P6

9 10-13

Br B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR) (Kadalko (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr E. R. Hanbury Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Evan Hanbury Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoausefulwinningchaserlasttermbuthasn’thadaclearrunthisseasonandthislooksa toughask.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: HEWICK (IRE) 8 11 6 Rachael Blackmore 6-5 (John Joseph Hanlon) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 6. Stewards Note:

EASY GAME: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 3-1 Hitman (FR), 11-2 Easy Game (FR), 13-2 Ga Law (FR), 8-1 Al Dancer (FR), 20-1 Straw Fan Jack (GB), 25-1 Fantastic Lady (FR)

HITMAN has produced his high-class form only once this term but he’s favoured by the weights here and this doesn’t look a strong renewal. The Real Whacker has been rather over faced this season and will find this assignment much more realistic, while the prolific Easy Game can be expected to bounce back in first-time headgear but does have to give weight all round.

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THE bet365 CELEBRATION CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: The highest class race this afternoon is a Grade 1 steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards to be run over one mile, seven and a half furlongs. Grade 1 races are the equivalent of the Premier League in football, quite simply there is no higher level, so these types of races usually attract the crème de la crème from Britain and Ireland and occasionally France. There are no penalties in a Grade 1 race with each runner carrying 11st 10lb although mares do receive a 7lb allowance.

Nicky Henderson’s Jonbon rounded off another tremendous season, following up his success in the Maghull at Aintree earlier in the month by capturing the bet365 Celebration Chase in fine fashion This made it five wins from six starts across the season for the gelding who looked too much for his rivals here under a great ride from Aidan Coleman.

THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £170000

Owners Prize Money 1st £74086, 2nd £30413, 3rd £15215, 4th £7599, 5th £3808, 6th £1904. (PenaltyValue £96815)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G L Moore

(28 wins from 169 runners, 17%) runs EDITEUR DU GITE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins

(14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs EL FABIOLO

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs JONBON today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: EL FABIOLO trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

colours no horse

THIRD RACE 3.00

st-lb

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (77) 23-11FF 9 11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Jonathan Burke

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2novicewinnerlasttermandfurtherprogresswhenlandingvaluableback-to-backAscothandicaps inNovemberHowever,hehashitthedeckthelasttwiceandthisassignmentisprobablybeyondhim. TFRHHIII BHA158

2 EDITEUR DU GITE (FR) (91) 44-5415 10 11-10

Br B g Saddex - Malaga de St Sulpice (FR) (Saint Cyrien (FR)) Niall Houlihan

O The Preston Family, Friends & T Jacobs

Moore, Horsham

B Mr Daniel Gerault K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheDesertOrchidatKemptonforthesecondyearrunninginDecember Wellheldwhenbiddingfora secondsuccessiveClarenceHouseatCheltenhamlasttime.LongwaybehindJonboninthis12monthsago TFRHHIII BHA161

3 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (45) 5-2241F C D 10 11-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Nothingtoloose (IRE) (Luso) Tom Cannon

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle

B Mr R. Abrey & Mr I. Thurtle Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&DTingleCreekwinnerlasttermandchasedhomeJonboninthisseason’sedition.Lookedbacktohistop-classbest underachangeoftacticsintheGameSpiritatNewburyinFebruary WentofftoofastintheChampionChase. TFR

4 EL FABIOLO (FR) (45) 111-11P BF 7 11-10

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sainte Mante (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) P. Townend J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B Francis Dunn The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive winner of 3 Grade 1s last season, including a 5 1/2-length beating ofJonbon in the Arkle. FluffedhislinesforthefirsttimeoverfencesafterabadmistakeintheChampionChaselastmonth. TFRHHHHH BHA175

5 ELIXIR DE NUTZ (FR) (45) 51131P C

10 11-10

Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Nutz (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Freddie Gingell

O Mr Terry Warner Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

B Mr Tangi Saliou & Mme Jocelyne Ventrou Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverthisseasonattheageof10,winning3times,notablyaneckdefeatofJonbonintherearranged ClarenceHouseatCheltenhaminJanuary However,pulledupintheChampionChaselasttime. TFRHIIII BHA159

6 JONBON (FR) (15) 11-1121 CD 8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade1winninghurdlerandtop-classchaser,3-3overC&D,whichincludesadecisivevictoryinthislastyear. Shockingmistake4outcosthimatCheltenhaminJanuarybutscoredintheMellingChaseatAintree. TFRHHHHI BHA170

7 NUBE NEGRA (SPA) (91) 2P-3424

10 11-10

Br Br g Dink (FR) - Manly Dream (FR) (Highest Honor (FR)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr T. Spraggett Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Cuadra Internorte Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaseronhisdaybuthasn’tbeenathisbestthisseason,outpointedbyseveraloftheserivalsalready. Likelytocomeupshortoncemore,unlessthefirst-timecheekpieceshaveadramaticallypositiveeffect. TFRHHIII BHA154

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2023: JONBON (FR) 7 11 10 Aidan Coleman 8-13 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

EDITEUR DU GITE: Following its run on 27/1/2024 it was reported that the horse made a jumping error at the third.

EL FABIOLO: Following its run on 13/3/2024 it was reported that the horse erred badly and stumbled.

ELIXIR DE NUTZ: Following its run on 13/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 El Fabiolo (FR), 5-2 Jonbon (FR), 17-2 Edwardstone (GB), 33-1 Editeur du Gite (FR), 40-1 Boothill (IRE), Nube Negra (SPA), 66-1 Elixir de Nutz (FR)

An absorbing clash awaits between heavyweights EL FABIOLO and Jonbon. They’ve met twice before and the score stands at one apiece, with Jonbon drawing first blood when narrowly outpointing Willie Mullins’ charge over hurdles in 2022. However, El Fabiolo was firmly in command when they locked horns inthis sphere intheArkle last spring and, despite fluffing his lines inthe Champion Chase, he remains the star attraction in the two-mile chasers’ division. Edwardstone is best ofthe rest.

BET365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE

As we reach the end of the National Hunt season, all eyes turn to Sandown Park and one of the biggest Jump racing meetings of the year – the bet365 Jump Finale. This fixture is the traditional end point for the Jump season and as such we get to celebrate everything that has taken place in our current season and look forward to what the next has in store

Our feature race is the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap chase, run over three miles and five furlongs. The race was first run here in its current format in 1957 and is a race steeped in history and heritage, much like the fixture it takes place at.

The first winner of the race was Much Obliged in 1957. Back then, the race was known as the Whitbred Gold Cup due to its sponsorship by Whitbred Brewers.

From there the race has grown into the prestigious handicap that we see today with horses such as the mighty Arkle, Mill House, Diamond Edge, Desert ‘Dessie’ Orchid and Tidal Bay all putting in tremendous performances to lift the trophy. NoperformancewasmorespectacularthanthatofArklein1965 Despitehislofty weight of 12st 7lbs (a weight not seen today on course) he took down a talented field in what is defined as one of the greatest weight-carrying performances in racing history.

The race’s most successful trainer to date is Fulke Walwyn who has won the race seven times. His first winner was in the second running of the race courtesy of Taxidermist in 1958 before, in 1967, Mill House produced another stunning weight-carrying performance off of 11st 11lbs to win the race This would be Mill House’slastmajorwinonaracecourseashewasretiredthefollowingseasondue to consistent injury issues.

Itisimpossibletoflickthroughthehistoryofthebet365GoldCupwithouttaking a moment to talk about racing’s beloved ‘Dessie’ Desert Orchid His beautiful white-like appearance ensured he was a fan favourite throughout the 1980s and a win here in 1988 under top weight only further enhanced his reputation as a true great of Jumps racing. He would go on to win four King George VI Chases, a Tingle Creek Chase and, of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989.

Recent years have also seen some memorable renewals Tidal Bay was another hugely popular horse among racing fans, and he was yet another horse to win this race off of top weight under the guidance of Daryl Jacob in 2012 His uncharacteristically high head carriage meant that he was a challenging ride, but his abundance of talent was more than enough to compensate.

Father and son duo, Peter and Sean Bowen teamed up for a family affair in 2017 thanks to Henllan Harry and in 2022 Hewick took the short trip over the Irish Sea to plunder the race for his trainer Shark Hanlon. Hewick would go on to win both the American Grand National and the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase.

Last year’s emphatic winner Kitty’s Light lines up again today for Christian Williams, just two weeks on from a gallant fifth in the 2024 Randox Grand National A real fan favourite, will he become just the third horse to take backto-back wins in this race?

History tells us that this race can produce superstars and we wait with bated breath to see if another steps up to the mantle this year

THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: This historic event is a handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards run over three miles, four and a half furlongs. Unlike most other handicaps there are no ratings restrictions here, so some classy performers may be tempted to take part in a race that has a rich history. However, the same principle of handicapping exists, so a horse officially rated 145 carries 5lb more a horse rated 140.

Scottish Grand National winner Kitty’s Light picked up the win in the 2023 running of this race for trainer Christian Williams in a very successful two weeks for the gelding. He had been on a real run of form and completed a hattrick of wins with this success. Ridden here by Jack Tudor he jumped well before keeping on strongly to hold off Moroder and take the win. Racing again this year, can he defend his crown?

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THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £170000

Owners Prize Money 1st £73168, 2nd £30158, 3rd £15079, 4th £7548, 5th £3774, 6th £1887, 7th £935, 8th £476 (PenaltyValue £95659)Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 3 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs ENRILO, FLASH COLLONGES & THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs AIME DESJY, MINELLA COCOONER & NICK ROCKETT LONGESTTRAVELLERS:AMIRITE trained by H De Bromhead, MINELLACOCOONER, NICK ROCKETT&AIME DESJY trained by W P Mullins, all Ireland.

FOURTH RACE 3.35

3m 4f 146y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (70) 604-221 9 12-0

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR) (Kaldou Star) Harry Cobden

O McNeill Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B James Dunne Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice who posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat before returning to winningwaysatAscot(23.8f,goodtosoft)inFebruary Findshimselfoncareer-highmarknow. TFRHHHII BHA156

2 DOES HE KNOW (GB) (56) 13-P451 9 11-12

Br B g Alkaased (USA) - Diavoleria (Slip Anchor) David Bass

O Yes He Does Syndicate Kim Bailey, Cheltenham

B M. W. Easterby Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhoreturnedtoformwithpositivetacticsreadopted(alsofittedwithcheekpieces)whenlanding theGrimthorpeatDoncaster(26f,heavy)lastmonth.5lbrisefairbutthislooksmuchmorecompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA154

3 SAM BROWN (GB) (14) 514512 12 11-12

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Cream Cracker (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Freddie Gingell (5) J

O Mr T. C. Frost Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

B T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW

Returnedtoformsincefittedwithavisorthisyear,takingVeterans’eventsatWarwickandAscotbefore goodsecondof13inhandicapchaseatAintree(25f,soft)14daysago,stayingonwell. TFRHHIII BHA154(+4)

4 MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) (26) 2-31363

8 11-9

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Askanna (IRE) (Old Vic) Daniel Mullins J

O Mr David Bobbett W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. Asple

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartwinnerat22foverhurdles(secondinthe2022AlbertBartlett)whopostedhisbesteffortinthissphere whenthirdinIrishNational(29.1f,heavy)atFairyhouseearlierthismonth.Unexposedoverstayingtrips. TFRHHHII BHA151

5 LE MILOS (GB) (44) 120-300 C 9 11-7

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton

O The Jolly Good Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester

B Little Lodge Farm &Rahinston Farm Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire &Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproveroverfencesforthisyardlastseason,includingvictoryintheCoralGoldCupatNewbury. Notreallythreatenedin3startsoverhurdlesthistermbutlooksnicelytreated. TFRHHHHI BHA149

6 NICK ROCKETT (IRE) (26) 11-4120 BF 7 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Eireann Rose (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) P. Townend

O Stewart & Sadie Andrew W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B Mr K. D. Cotter

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartnovicehurdlerlastspringandhastakenwelltofencesonreturn,winningFairyhouse maidenbeforegoodsecondinNavanGrade3(24f)inFebruary SeventhinIrishNationallatest.

7 KITTY’S LIGHT (GB) (14) 400505 CD 8 11-3

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Daraiyna (FR) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Jack Tudor J

O R J Bedford & All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend

B The Daraiyna Syndicate NAF

TIMEFORMVIEWSigned off last season by landing an exceptional hat-trick, winning the Eider Chase and Scottish National beforetakingthiscontest(off5lblower) ArrivesonbackoffinefifthinGrandNationalafortnightago

8 KINONDO KWETU (GB) (14) 33-13P4 8 11-2

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Asinara (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) Jonathan England J

O Gunalt Partnership Sam England, Guiseley T

B Allseasons Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressiveoverfences,makingit6winsfrom8whenseeingoffanotherimproveratAintreeinMay. Backfromabreakwhencreditablefourthatsamecourse(25f,soft)afortnightago TFRHHHII BHA144(-1)

Trifecta Rollover Race

9 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (44) 106-410 9 11-1

Br B g Mahler - Shantou Rose (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Freddie Gordon (5) J

O Mr Thomas Michael Smith Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Deborah Hobson Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Verycapablechaser/hurdleronhisdaywholookedasgoodaseverwhenlandingGreatYorkshireChaseatDoncaster (26f)inJanuary NotseentobesteffectatCheltenhamsince.Sixth(off3lblower)inthislastseason. TFRHHIII BHA143

10 AMIRITE (IRE) (122) 3U3P-45 8 11-0

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Belle Again (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Rachael Blackmore J

O Patrick Hale Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Victor Connolly

TIMEFORMVIEWHasacquittedhimselfwellinbothstartsthisterm,latestwhenfifthinhandicapchaseatLeopardstown (24.5f)overChristmas.Bothhiswinshavecomeonasoundsurfaceandhegoeswellfresh. TFRHHHII BHA142

11 AIME DESJY (FR) (15) 035215

9 10-13

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Kassadame (FR) (Kahyasi) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Joel Bodin

TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenwelltochasingandreadilylandedtheoddsinnoviceatGowran(20f)lastmonth.Emergedwithplenty ofcreditwhenfifthinTophamChaseatAintree(21.1f)latestbutthismuchlongertripisnewterritoryforhim. TFRHHIII BHA141

12 COURTLAND (IRE) (49) 1216P1

9 10-13

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) (Presenting) Sean Bowen J

O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest T

B Mrs Rosemary Ross Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEWThrived last summer landing four handicap chases (at up to 23f) either side of a fine second in the SummerPlateatMarketRaseninJuly BacktowinningwaysatHerefordlastmonth.

13 SLIPWAY (IRE) (42) 10P-001 9 10-10

HHIII BHA141

Br B g Stowaway - Little Sioux (IRE) (Little Bighorn) Ben Jones J

O Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B M. Phelan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a stayer going places in 2022, adding the Southern National at Fontwell (27.7f) to his CV. FormdippedthereafterbutreturnedtowinningwaysatKempton(24f,goodtosoft)lasttime. TFRHHHII BHA138(-1)

14 RAPPER (GB) (44) P-P4P2F

10-10

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Bling Noir (FR) (Moscow Society (USA)) Richard Patrick

O The Home Farm Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow

B Mr George Stanners Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences who showed he retains all his ability when second in Ascot handicap (23.8f)inFebruary FellinKimMuiratCheltenhamFestivalsince,however.

15 FORTESCUE (GB) (35) 0-42022 C

10-9

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Last of Her Line (Silver Patriarch (IRE)) Hugh Nugent (3)

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow

B T. F. F. Nixon

TIMEFORMVIEWRuncreditablyinNewburyVeterans’racesthelasttwicebutit’sbeenover2yearssincehislastsuccess andhemaywellfindthiscompanytoodemanding.

16 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (34) 4352P3 C BF

10-7

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein

O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester

B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-tricklasttermandnotdisgracedwhenseventh(off7lbhigher)inthiscontestonfinalstart. Madetheframeonseveraloccasionsthisseasonbuthardtoseehimregainingthewinningthreadhere. TFRHHIII BHA135

17 ENRILO (FR) (47) P6F-423 C 10 10-6

Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Angus Cheleda (5) J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 4 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartathispeakandpostedbesteffortforawhilewhenchasinghomeemphaticwinnerInisOirrinthe EdinburghNationalatMusselburgh(31.4f)inFebruary PostedanothersolideffortatTauntonlatest. TFRHHIII BHA134

18 BANGERS AND CASH (IRE) (49) 1-P0343 8 10-4

Br B g Fame And Glory - Cash Customer (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Kielan Woods J

O OAP II Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Joyce Lee Horse & Groom East Ashling S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoausefulstayingchaserlastseason,winning3ofhislast4starts.Graduallyworkedhis waybacktoformthisterm,latestwhenthirdincoursehandicap(24.2f,goodtosoft)lastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA132

19 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (46) 0P-3266 7 10-4

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) (Anshan) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Conor Murphy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who shaped with promise in this sphere when placed in a pair of novice events at Cheltenhamearlierthisseason.Rathergonebackwardssince,however,andhassomethingtoprovenow. TFRHHIII BHA132

20 FLASH COLLONGES (FR) (56) 231F-0P 9 10-2

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Prouesse Collonges (FR) (Apple Tree (FR)) Bryony Frost J

O The Gi Gi Syndicate Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinthissphereatNewburylasttermandstillintouchwhenfalling19thinScottishGrandNational atAyrfollowingmonth.Lightlyracedandmodestsince,though,andisnowtriedinblinkers.

TFRHHIII

BHA130

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2023: KITTY’S LIGHT 7 10 8 Jack Tudor 11-4 (Christian Williams) 16 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 20 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 16.

Blinkers worn by No 15. Visor worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7, 8, 10, 19, 20, 21.

Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 7, 17, 18, 21.

Stewards Note:

ANNUALINVICTUS: Following its run on 14/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was badly hampered by a faller

BANGERS AND CASH: Following its run on 9/3/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe. FLASH COLLONGES: Following its run on 2/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Kitty’s Light (GB), 17-2 Nick Rockett (IRE), 9-1 Le Milos (GB), 10-1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE), 11-1 Minella Cocooner (IRE), 12-1 Amirite (IRE), 16-1 Kinondo Kwetu (GB), 22-1 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 25-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), 28-1 Slipway (IRE), Certainly Red (GB), Enrilo (FR), 33-1 Does He Know (GB), Sam Brown (GB), Rapper (GB), 40-1 Fortescue (GB), 50-1 Aime Desjy (FR), Bangers And Cash (IRE), Flash Collonges (FR), 100-1 Courtland (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty with claims in a typically competitive renewal of this contest, including last year’s victor KITTY’S LIGHT, who boasts a tremendous record in marathon events and looks fairly treated in his bid for a repeat success. Last season’s Coral Gold Cup winner Le Milos has had a light campaign and lookswellhandicapped,whilstNickRockettremainswithpotentialandisthechoiceofPaulTownend. Kinondo Kwetu and Amirite will be suited by likely better ground and complete the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KITTY’S LIGHT 2.LE MILOS

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

1ST 2ND

3RD 4TH

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THURSDAY 23 MAY

THE bet365

SELECT HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs BLUEKING D’OROUX

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins

(14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs IMPAIRE ET PASSE & SIR GERHARD

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: IMPAIRE ET PASSE & SIR GERHARD trained by W P Mullins, BALLYADAM trained by H De Bromhead, all Ireland.

110y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (126) 012-115 5 11-10

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR) (Blue Bresil (FR)) Harry Cobden

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedwithacosysuccessin2mnoviceatCheltenhaminOctoberandpostedaborderlinesmarteffort whenfollowingupinarelativelyweakfieldfortheCoralHurdleatAscot CreditablefifthinLongWalk. TFRHHIII BHA148

2 BOTOX HAS (FR) (14) 4-1661P 8 11-10

Br B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) (Kahyasi) Caoilin Quinn J

O John and Yvonne Stone Gary Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSecondsuccessinGrade2sthisseasonwhenboundingclearintheRendleshamatHaydockinFebruary butpulledupinLiverpoolHurdleand,evenonhisbestform,hehassomethingtofind.Blinkerstried. TFRHHIII BHA152

3 BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (26) 10-2321 11 11-10

Br B g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (IRE) (Husyan (USA)) Sean Bowen

O Mrs Barbara Hester

B Longrove Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW

Murphy, Wilmcote

Smartandlikeablehurdlerwhoshowedhimselftobeeverybitasgoodaseverwhenlandingthe4-runner BallybinHurdleingamestyleatFairyhouselasttime.Thisistougherbutheshouldgivehisrunning.

4 IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) (16) 11-2231 D

6 11-10

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Brune Ecossaise (FR) (Le Fou (IRE)) P. Townend

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Peyre & Mme Pascale Pa The Sporting Life

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-class hurdlerwho belatedly opened his account forthe season when edging out Bob Olinger in a contentiousfinishatAintreeearlierinthemonth.FortunatetogetthebetterofLangerDanthere. TFRHHHHI BHA161

5 LANGER DAN (IRE) (16) 6P0013 C D

8 11-8

Br B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) (Milan) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Hugh O’Connor Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warwickshire & Northamptonshire) S

TIMEFORM VIEWSmart performance when becoming the first dual winner of the Coral Cup (Handicap) at Cheltenham FestivalandbackeditupwithatremendouseffortwhenthirdtoImpaireEtPasseatAintreelasttime. TFRHHHHH BHA160

6 BALLYADAM (IRE) (45) 5-21332

9 11-4

Br B g Fame And Glory - Grass Tips (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B P. Connell Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade itthirdtime luckyoverfences atWexford last summerand, while it’s been a while since he’stasted successinthissphere,hisCoralCupsecondtoLangerDan(givinghim6lb)makesforgoodreadingnow. TFRHHHHI BHA151

7 CALL ME LORD (FR) (10) 205-160 CD 11 11-4

Br B or Br g Slickly (FR) - Sosa (GER) (Cape Cross (IRE)) James Bowen

O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Roger Marot The Sporting Life S

TIMEFORMVIEWMade awinning returnlasttermand repeatedthefeatthistimearound, beating4rivals atHereford (19.7f)inDecember Modestbothstartssince,though. TFRHHIII BHA141

8 SIR GERHARD (IRE) (27) 2P-F101 D 9 11-4

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Faanan Aldaar (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Mr P. W. Mullins

O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland

B Keatingstown Bloodstock Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW

Leadingnovicehurdlerof2021/22campaignandasmartnovicechaserlastterm.Positivereturntothesmaller obstaclesthisseasonandhadplentyinhandwhenlandingaminoreventatCorklasttime.Definiteplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA155

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2023: KNAPPERS HILL (IRE) 7 11 10 Bryony Frost 11-2 (Paul Nicholls) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Impaire Et Passe (FR), 7-2 Langer Dan (IRE), 4-1 Sir Gerhard (IRE), 7-1 Ballyadam (IRE), 14-1 Brewin’upastorm (IRE), 16-1 Botox Has (FR), 22-1 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 40-1 Call Me Lord (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

LANGER DAN would, in all likelihood, have edged out Impaire Et Passe in the Aintree Hurdle had he not suffered interference on more than one occasion and he’s worth a chance to confirm that impression in what looks another fascinating encounter. Sir Gerhard is another potent weapon forWillie Mullins as he bids forthe trainer’s title.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LANGER DAN (IRE) 2.IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 3.SIR GERHARD (IRE)

RACE RESULTS

RACE TIME DISTANCE

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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THE bet365JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs GOLDEN SON & OUTLAW PETER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls

(12 wins from 55 runners, 22%) runs GOLDEN SON & OUTLAW PETER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: WESTERN ZEPHYR trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 151 miles.

4f 10y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 NICKLE BACK (IRE) (14) 112210 CD 8 12-0

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - Mill House Girl (IRE) (Basanta (IRE)) James Best

O The Friday Lunch Club Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

B Mrs Olive Gordon Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winnerin February but badly hampered start when ninth of10 in Maghull Novices’ Chase (15/2) atAintree(15.8f,soft)14daysago Nottakenlightlynowbackupintrip

2 OUTLAW PETER (IRE) (8) 1P2311 D 8 11-9

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - My Katie (IRE) (Classic Cliche (IRE)) Freddie Gingell (5)

O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Louis Robinson Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWIsgoingtherightwayoverfencesandhaslanded2m4fhandicapsatKemptonandAyroflate Up4lbbut holdsgoodclaimsinhishat-trickbid.

3 GOLDEN SON (FR) (49) 2-2PP16 D

144

6 11-2

Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR) (Gold and Steel (FR)) Harry Cobden

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Thierry Cypres Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW

GotoffthemarkforcurrentyardatKemptoninFebruarybutonlysixthof7inhandicapchaseatthisC&D (goodtosoft)49daysago,nevertravellingwell.Blinkersreplacecheekpieceswithmoreneeded.

4 PERSIAN TIME (GB) (7) 2-21P14

6 11-1

Br B g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest (Presenting) Nico de Boinville

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

B Clarendon Farm Ultima Business Solutions

TIMEFORMVIEW

Dualwinneraround2mthisseasonbuthecameinawell-heldfourthof6inhandicapchase(6/1)atAyr (16.5f,goodtosoft)7daysago Needstobounceback.

5 KOTMASK (FR) (26) F411F3 C D

6 10-10

Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline) Niall Houlihan

O Aura Racing

B S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies

Moore, Horsham

M Elite Products

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhogotbackontrackwhenthirdof7inhandicapchaseatPlumpton(19.8f,goodtosoft) 26daysago,leftpoorlyplaced.Oughttobeintheshake-up

6 GLORYAND HONOUR (IRE) (38) 222123 8 10-8

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - On Khee (Sakhee (USA)) Jonathan England

O Ursa Ellerby & Partner Sam England, Guiseley

B Mr Michael D. Hickey Adra Projects Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhissecondchasewinatDoncasterinDecemberandnotdisgracedafterawindopwhenthirdof 4inhandicapatHaydock(19.9f,heavy)38daysago Notruledout.

7 BOURBALI (FR) (19) P142P6 CD

7 10-7

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Brendan Powell

O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverfencesatKemptoninNovemberbutpulledupatPlumptonbeforerevertedtohurdleswhen toofreeatWincanton(19.8f,heavy)19daysago Othersappealmore. TFRHHIII BHA128

8 MARTATOR (FR) (34) 322311 D

7 10-6

Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW

Reliablesortwhobidsforahat-trickafterrecenthandicapwinsatNewburyandAscot(16.8f,goodtosoft). Up5lbbutstillverymuchonetoconsider

HHHII BHA127

9 WESTERN ZEPHYR (IRE) (42) 1-32454 D 7 10-4

Br B g Westerner - Beneficial Breeze (IRE) (Beneficial)

Sean Bowen J

O Swanee River Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Longrove Stud Merriebelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscoreinthisspherebuthereturnedtoformwhenfourthof5toPersianTimeinhandicapchaseat Kempton(18f,goodtosoft)42daysago.Needstobackitup. TFRHHHII BHA125

10 MAYHEM MYA (GB) (16) 421P24 C 7 10-3

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Thedeboftheyear (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) Bryan Carver J

O Mr G. Thompson Chris Honour, Ashburton T

B G. D. Thompson Cotswold Stone Supplies S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinthissphereatExeterinDecemberandarrivesonthebackofagoodfourthof15inthe RedRumhandicapatAintree(15.8f,soft)16daysago.Meritsconsiderationoffa6lblowermark. TFRHHHHI BHA124

11 TERRESITA (IRE) (25) 0-26131 D 7 10-2

Br B m Westerner - Brixen (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Mr Tom Ford Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2-5 over fences this season in 2-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 25 days ago Thisdemandsmorebutshe’snotdiscounted. TFRHHHII

12 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (34) 63412U 6 10-2

123

Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) J

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Keen-going sort who has seemingly been suited by a change to front-running tactics, winning at Fakenham(21.2f)inFebruary.Unseatedrider4thatAscotlasttimebutcanbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2023: GLOIRE D’ATHON (FR) 7 11 3 Aidan Coleman 11-2 (Sarah Humphrey) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Stewards Note:

GOLDEN SON: Following its run on 9/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. BOURBALI: Following its run on 8/4/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Outlaw Peter (IRE), 11-2 Nickle Back (IRE), 7-1 Martator (FR), 11-1 Golden Son (FR), 12-1 Terresita (IRE), 16-1 Persian Time (GB), Kotmask (FR), Mayhem Mya (GB), 18-1 Bourbali (FR), Western Zephyr (IRE), 20-1 Glory And Honour (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

OUTLAW PETER arrives on the up and looks the way to go in his hat-trick attempt. Mayhem Mya is feared most offa handy-looking mark, although Nickle Back, Martator and Kotmask also need factoring into this competitive handicap

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUTLAW PETER (IRE) 2.MAYHEM MYA

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THE bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000

Owners Prize Money 1st £13913, 2nd £6955, 3rd £3479, 4th £1740, 5th £868, 6th £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls

(37 wins from 172 runners, 22%) runs EMAILANDY & RED RISK

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins

(14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs GOLD DANCER & SA MAJESTE

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: GOLD DANCER & SA MAJESTE trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

2m 3f 173y

colours no horse age st-lb

1 RED RISK (FR) (14) 0-62040 D 9 12-0

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) Freddie Gingell (5)

O Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

B Mme Alexandrine Berger Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondtoBotoxHasintheWestYorkshireHurdleatWetherbyinNovember Well-heldfourthbehindthe samerivalinaHaydockGrade2andlittlebetterbackinacompetitivehandicapatAintree2weeksago TFRHHHII BHA143

2 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (45) 0-54F10 7 11-12

Br B g Golden Horn - Polly’s Mark (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn (3)

O Stevie Fisher & Friends

B The Kathryn Stud

Moore, Horsham

M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWAddedanothervictorytohistallyatKempton(forthesecondsuccessiveseason)inFebruary Didthateasilybut wasfoundoutfromacareer-highmarkintheCoralCupattheCheltenhamFestival,beatingonly2home. TFRHHHII BHA141

3 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (15) 4353PP 6 11-11

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) (Network (GER))

O Mr John P. McManus

B Bruno Vagne

O’Neill, Cheltenham

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerathispeak.Caughttheeyewhenarunning-onthirdin3mcoursehandicapinNovember butpulledupattheCheltenhamFestival4monthslaterandbelowthatatAintree.

4 SA MAJESTE (FR) (45) 3/16-10 D

Br B g Top Trip - Lost Maiby (FR) (Lost World (IRE))

O Mr John P. McManus

B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne & Yannick Fouin

11-9

TIMEFORMVIEWBackontheupafter8monthsoffwhenbeatingformerGrandNationalwinnerNobleYeatsatLimerick (20f)inDecember NotinsameforminCoralCupatCheltenhamFestival11weekslater.

5 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (15) 112203 D

7 11-8

Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE) (Westerner) Jack Quinlan

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop

B William Neville

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickinCheltenhamGrade2inOctoberandsecondinChallowatNewbury(20.5f)inDecember. Bouncedbackfromabelow-pardisplayinBetfairHurdlewhenthirdinGrade1noviceatAintreelasttime.

6 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (16) 153-510 D 8 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) (Kallisto (GER)) Henry Brooke

O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Patrick Neville, Leyburn

B Mr Walter Connors

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulefforttowina21fKemptonhandicaponBoxingDayononlyhissecondoutingforPatrickNeville. Facedverystifftaskwhentailed-offlastinAintreeHurdlesubsequently TFRHHHII BHA136

7 WILL CARVER (IRE) (123) 2/11/3-1P D 9 11-5

Br B g Califet (FR) - Rock Angel (IRE) (Desert King (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Owners Group 064 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Tom and Helen Burns Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerylow-mileage.ProvedbetterthaneverwhenmakingawinningreturnatTaunton(19f)inNovember,leading before2outandwinningeasily ShapedasifamisswhenpulledupatKemptonthefollowingmonth. TFRHHHII BHA134

8 EMAILANDY (IRE) (27) 132231 6 11-5

Br B g Mount Nelson - Eoz (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Harry Cobden J

O The Brooks & Stewart Families Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasdevelopedintoausefulnovice,buildingonhisfourthintheEBFFinalwhenresumingwinningwaysin9-runner handicapatPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft)27daysago,findingextra.Up5lbandwarrantsrespect. TFRHHHHI BHA134

9 AUTHORISED SPEED (FR) (46) 510-F3F C 7 11-5

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Tangaspeed (FR) (Vertical Speed (FR)) David Noonan J

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited Gary Moore, Horsham T

B Mme Laurence Gagneux Gallagher Group Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW2-timer course winner over hurdles who would surely have made the perfect start over fences but for departing2outatAscot(17f)onreturn.ThirdatPlumptonnexttimepriortofallingearlyintheArkle. TFRHHHII BHA134

10 GOLD DANCER (FR) (27) 3-104 5 11-1

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Daniel Mullins J

O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B SCEA De Maulepaire & M.C. De Saint Seine

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondoutinginFranceandsteppeduponhispreviousoutingfortheyardwhenfourthof

11inEasterFestivalNovices’HurdleatFairyhouse(20f,heavy)27daysago TFRHHHHI BHA130

11 MONVIEL (IRE) (19) 5-24023 C 7 11-0

Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR) (Mansonnien (FR)) Paul O’Brien J

O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwho again ranwellwith cheekpieces retainedwhenthird of8 in handicap atWincanton (19.8f,heavy)19daysago Likelytoremaincompetitivebutremainsvulnerabletobettertreatedones. TFRHHHII BHA129

12 PIC ROC (IRE) (49) 32-5212 6 10-13

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Kielan Woods J

O Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton

B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwiceinbumperslastspringandprogressiveformoverhurdlesthisterm,winninga19fAscotnovice priortoanexcellentsecondinEBFFinaloverC&D Likelyhasmoretoofferandhastobetakenseriously TFRHHHHH BHA128

13 BAD (FR) (49) 6-32320 BF 5 10-10

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Ben Jones

O Mr D. P. Howden

Pauling, Naunton

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in 4 handicap hurdlesthis season, goingwith farmore zest in first-time cheekpieceswhen finishing runner-upatAscotinFebruary,albeitratherworriedoutofit.Modestatthiscourselasttime,however.

14 IKE SPORT (FR) (6) 6-2211r D 6 10-9

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) (Bering)

Ryan (7)

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

B Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedduringsecondhalfoflastyear,scoringinaWorcesternovice(20f)inJulyandboltedupinhandicap companyatthatvenueinSeptember However,ranoutbeforethefifthatWincantonlastweek.

15 KAMAXOS (FR) (36) 3512/-14 C

124

10-9

Br B g Maxios - Kamellata (FR) (Pomellato (GER)) Lilly Pinchin

O Value Rater Ltd & Partner Roger Teal, Lambourn

B Appapays Racing Club Value Rater Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a long absence to comfortably see off 6 rivals in 2m Sandown handicap in February. Couldn’tovercomean8lbriseatNewburysince,though.

16 CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (84) 5-23120 C

6 10-6

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane (Beat All (USA)) Robert Dunne

O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom

B J. Mernagh

Boyle Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensiverecruitfromtheIrishpointingfieldwhomadeasuccessfulswitchtohandicapcompanyhere(2m) inDecember Goodsecondin20.5fnoviceatPlumptonnexttimebutonlyseventhinC&Dhandicapsince.

17 CLASSIC LORD (GER) (54) 311526

6 10-4

HHHII BHA121

Br Ch g Lord of England (GER) - Classic Diva (GER) (Sholokhov (IRE)) James Best

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 001 Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Frau S. Meier-Zahnd Tote, Dragonbet S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlatandcamegoodoverhurdleswhenlandingabraceofnovicesatFontwell(21/4m)andBangor(2m) beforeChristmas.PostedagoodsecondoverC&DinFebruarybutbelowparatPlumptonlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA119

18 ARQOOB (IRE) (10) 533520 C

6 10-4

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Bryony Frost J

O Little Staughton Farms Ltd Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Rollx Syndicate Weatherbys Hamilton LLP, GB Helicopters S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverhurdleshereinNovember.BacktoformfacedwithafarmoresuitabletestthanatDoncaster whenrunner-upatAscot(21.6f,good)inMarch.Eighthof15atCheltenhamsince. TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 18

2023: CREBILLY (IRE) 6 10 12 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 7-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 18.

Hood worn by No 6, 15.

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 8, 10, 14.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 6, 8, 11, 13, 14. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7. Stewards Note:

ICARE ALLEN: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

LOOKAWAY: Following its run on 12/4/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running

WILL CARVER: Following its run on 26/12/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

CLASSIC LORD: Following its run on 4/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the sharp track.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Pic Roc (IRE), 8-1 Gold Dancer (FR), 17-2 Emailandy (IRE), 9-1 Sa Majeste (FR), 14-1 Lookaway (IRE), 16-1 Monviel (IRE), Bad (FR), 18-1 Will Carver (IRE), Arqoob (IRE), 20-1 Ike Sport (FR), 22-1 Kamaxos (FR), 25-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 28-1 Red Risk (FR), Mark of Gold (GB), Authorised Speed (FR), Classic Anthem (IRE), 33-1 Icare Allen (FR), Classic Lord (GER)

A competitive handicap that may go the way of PIC ROC, an improving novice from the Ben Pauling stable, who could easily have more to offer on the back ofhis excellent second in the EBF Final over C&D Lookaway is a likeable sort who ought to give his running once more, while Emailandy and Gold Dancer are two others who warrant plenty of respect.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 -THE bet365 NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIPFINALHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first four in a Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier during the current season.. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 23 entries, 2 at £100 and 21 at £500 - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (Penalty Value £51440) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(For the Menorah Challenge Trophy) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation.. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A Challenge Trophy, in honour of MENORAH, who won the bet365 Oaksey Steeple Chase four times from 2014-17, will be held by the winning owner until April 1st 2025. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £400. - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 -THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £96815 to the winning horse The second to receive £36329, the third £18190, the fourth £9061, the fifth £4556 and the sixth £2278. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (B) 30 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race There will be a Parade for this race, which will be arranged in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. 14 entries at £750 - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £74086; Second £30413; Third £15215; Fourth £7599; Fifth £3808; Sixth £1904. (PenaltyValue £96815) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £95659 to the winning horse The second to receive £36040, the third £18037, the fourth £9010, the fifth £4522, the sixth £2261, the seventh £1122 and the eighth £578. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, April 22nd and pay £625, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. (No penalties after publication of the weights) bet365 will present a memento to the winning owner and the Gold Challenge Cup, to be held until April 1st, nest year bet365 will also present mementos to the winning trainer, jockey and stable employee in charge of the winning horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELYwhen the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the Reserve Deadline on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 76 entries, 51 at £225, 25 at £850 - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £73168; Second £30158; Third £15079; Fourth £7548; Fifth £3774; Sixth £1887; Seventh £935; Eighth £476 (PenaltyValue £95659)Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2022, a winner of a Listed or Grade 3 / Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 14 entries at £400 - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.45 - THE bet365 JOSH GIFFORD NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each steeple chase won 5lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 25 entries, 4 at £40 and 21 at £200 - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.20 -THE bet365 HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18210 to the winning horse The second to receive £8372, the third £4186, the fourth £2093, the fifth £1046 and the sixth £521. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each hurdle race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 28 entries at £175. - Closed April 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955; Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (Penalty Value £18210.50) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.