Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 26th April

WELCOME TO

Welcome to Sandown Park Racecourse to help us celebrate the official end of the 2024/25 Jump Racing Season at what is set to be hugely exciting bet365 Jump Finale meeting.

Today we are also celebrating Sandown Park’s 150th birthday, with us first racing on 22nd April 1875 with this very fixture. Since 1875, Sandown Park has enjoyed many moments of notable history, from early flight records, to televising the first ever sporting event in 1948. In 1957 we became the first course to have a commercial sponsor in Whitbread and today we are honoured to have bet365 who have helped shape this fixture into the Jump Finale meeting we all love today. I am truly grateful for their unwavering support.

The action today is staggeringly exciting with the drama of the Trainer Championship playing out live during racing. Below are the standings as of yesterday and, as you can see, there is everything to play for.

Champions Trainer

1st Dan Skelton- £3,334,090

2nd Willie Mullins - £3,283,054

3rd Paul Nicholls- £2,473,632

Before the Champions are declared and the trophies handed out, Sandown Park will be awarding our annual Sandown Special Award for positive contribution to our sport. This year our award goes to the late John Hales and we give our unending thanks to the Hales family for bringing some of their beautiful horses to parade for us in his honour

If you still have energy for more, there is an after party to end the season in style where you can party into the evening with Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills as he hosts our official birthday bash Finally, although it is our birthday, we are keen to give a present to our local community. As such, we are planning to walk 150 laps of Sandown Park to raise £150,000 for the Community Fund for Elmbridge. If you would like to contribute in anyway there will be exit collections where you can donate

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 29TH MAY

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING

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.

CONTACT INFO

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Chairman

Nick Mustoe

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

Commentator

Simon Holt

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper &

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Milly Bersey, Chris Hill, Fergus Sweeney

Starters

James Stenning

Sam Avis Judge

David Hicks

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford Handicapper

James Norris

Veterinary Officer

Amy Hawthorn

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

Sarah Collins, Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford, Vince McKevitt, Helena Warbrick

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE

1:20pm The bet365 Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y

SECOND RACE

1:50pm The bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’ Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 10y 30-31

THIRD RACE

2:25pm The bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) - 2m 6f 164y

FOURTH RACE

3:00pm The

SIXTH RACE

4:10pm The bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) - 3m 4f 146y 50-52

SEVENTH RACE

4:45pm The bet365 Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 173y 56-57

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

Right in heart of spring and with summer in sight, this evening has seen many a champion set foot out on the hallowed turf, and many a celebration off it!

NEXT MEETING 29/05/2025 T: 01372 461381 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown E: sandown.information@thejockeyclub.co.uk

RACECARD EXPLAINED

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

ElFabioloinlastseason’sArkle.TeedhimselfupforthiswithanauthoritativesuccessinShloerChase3weeksagoandhe’shardtoopposehere.

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.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2025

WHAT’S ON TODAY?

11:50AM

Meet and Greet with Sandown Park Equine

Ambassador STEP BACK, Jockey Masterclasses and Autograph Signings on the Summer Lawn

12:20PM

Presentation of the 2024/25 Championship Awards in the Parade Ring

12:45PM

Presentation of the Sandown Park Special Award and Parade of the late John Hales’ horses in the Parade Ring

2:10PM

Presentation of the Racing Post Horse Of The Year award in the Parade Ring

5PM

Scott Mills hosts our official 150th Birthday Bash with a 90 minute DJ set in the Parade Ring

CHAMPION OWNER

PROFILE:ThefamousgreenandgoldsilksofJPMcManusaresynonymous 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 2024/25 seasonhasbeennodifferentforJPMcManuswith over 70 winners and £2,900,000+ in prize money, no doubt bolstered by Inothewayurthinkin’s victory in the Boodles Gold Cup – JP’s second win in the race. This year will see him win for the ninth successive season, the 17th time this century in Britain, setting a record that will take some surpassing in the future.

Where else to start than the 2025 Boodles Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin. The seven-year-old built on a solid season overthe fences in Ireland to score in impressive fashion at The Festival. Taking the lead before the last, his rivals were simply no match for him and he scored by six lengths.

It was another great season for Jonbon as the gelding bested Edwardstone yet again to win both the Shloer Chase and theBetfairTingleCreekforthesecondyear running. Success in the Clarence House at Ascot followed but most recently he was a comfortable winner of the Melling at Aintree, his success neverlooking in doubt.

SEAN BOWEN

CHAMPION JOCKEY

PRIZE MONEY

£2,065,706

£1,206,530 FROM WINS

PROFILE: It’s a first championship title for Sean Bowen after he came agonisingly close to his maiden title last season, losing out by seven winners. Thisyearitisadifferentstory,withSeanover30victoriesclearofhisnearest rival in the championship. It’s been a season of landmarks; alongside his first title Sean reached 1,000 career winners in February and the biggest win of his career came just days ago in the Irish Grand National aboard Rebecca Curtis trained Haiti Couleurs. With determination and a hunger towinrivallingsome ofsport’s greats,thereisno doubt this title will be the first of many to come.

GB JUMPS, CURRENT SEASON, APR 2024 - APR 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SEASON

Bowen formed a great partnershipwith Haiti Couleurs throughout the season. Picking up strong wins in novice contests atAintree and Cheltenham, the pair came into this week in great form with their eyes set on the Irish Grand National. Jumping well throughout, the pairsecuredtheirbiggest pot oftheyear

Bowen linked up with Olly Murphy’s Strong Leader in November to get the jump season off to a flyer The first run since April of that same year for the gelding, he nevertheless put in a fine performance, staying on well to take the win in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

FREDDIE GINGELL

CHAMPION CONDITIONAL

PROFILE: A season to remember for Freddie Gingell as he becomes the latest Champion Conditional. If anyone was ever born to be a jockey, then it is surely Freddie. His grandfather is Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Colin Tizzard and his late mum, Kim, played an integral role in her father’s powerful Dorset stables. Uncle Joe is now in charge of the Tizzard operation, and he is providing his nephew Freddie with plenty of ammunition, as is Paul Nicholls. Freddie’s victory on Nicholls’ Il Ridoto in the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November gave him his first taste of big race success. Aged just 19, Freddie has shown an abundance of potential this season with over 35 winners and no doubt will have many more big seasons to come.

Il Ridoto has been a regularride forFreddie this season. The duo found great success together when combining to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November Prominent throughout the contest, they were the clear leaders from two out and picked up an impressive win.

Another regular mount of Freddie’s, Copperhead has been in great form this term. A strong win at Chepstow in October was followed by a massive 14 length win at Aintree that same month. Their marquee win as a pair though came when winning the Veterans’ Chase Series Final at Market Rasen in January

We are honoured to have the family of the late John Hales here with us at Sandown Park collecting this year’s Sandown Park Special Award on John’s behalf.

The Sandown Park Special Award is a presented annually during the bet365 Jump Finale and recognises individuals who have made significant contributions totheworldofNationalHuntracing;celebratingtheirdedication,achievements, andimpact onour sport.One of racing’sgreatestcharacters, John sadly passed in January but will always be remembered for embodying everything this award stands for. His time, energy, and unwavering love for National Hunt racing have left an indelible mark on the sport. Over the years, John has experienced countless memorable moments - from triumphing in the iconic Grand National to celebrating success right here at Sandown Park in the Tingle Creek Chase.

His racing journey has been marked by truly iconic horses. Famous for his love for grey horses, John’s first foray into racehorse ownership was a successful one; purchasing ONE MAN who took him to back-to-back victories in the King George VI Chase in 1995 and 1996, before claiming the Queen Mother Champion Chase in 1998. We are absolutely delighted that some of John’s beloved horses join us today to parade in his memory and we’d like to thank the Hales family for allowing the horses to parade.

Finally, a thank you to John, for your dedication and passion that has helped shape our sport’s legacy. You are greatly missed.

NEPTUNE COLLONGES

One of John’s beloved greys, NEPTUNE COLLONGES gave the Hales family one of their most special days when delivering an unforgettable victory in the 2012 Grand National Known as Nipper at home and trained by Paul Nicholls, the stunning grey’s first graded victory was at Sandown Park in the Grade 2 Winter Novices’ Hurdle in a career that included eleven wins with three Grade 1 wins as well as that National win. Daryl Jacob was in the saddle on that day, snatching victory by the shortest of margins, a nose, on the horses’ only start in the great race Nipper was retired immediately and has spent his retirement at the Hales family home in Shropshire, where he remains a much-loved part of the family at the grand age of 24

POLITOLOGUE

A real fan-favourite, POLITOLOGUE, has been enjoying his retirement with Lucy Felton since his retirement in 2022 POLITOLOGUE enjoyed a stellar career, winning twelve of his thirty-one starts including four Grade 1’s; the 2020 Queen MotherChampionChaseattheCheltenhamFestival,the2018MellingChaseand two Betfair Tingle Creek’s here at Sandown Park in 2017 and 2020

PROTEKTORAT

In more recent years, John joined forces with Sir Alex Ferguson and Ged Mason; a formidable trio whose shared passion for racing led to continued success PROTEKTORAT quickly became a standout, delivering eight exceptional victories, including the 2021 Manifesto Novices’ Chase, the2022BetfairChase,andtheRyanairChase in 2024. PROTEKTORAT’s latest victory came in the Flye Fe Lys Chase at Windsor, coming home 23 lengths clear of favourite Djelo –a spectacular victory witnessed by John who was there to welcome PROTEKTORAT back into the Winners Enclosure. Owned in partnership with Ged Mason and Sir Alex Ferguson.

CALDWELL POTTER

Purchasedforarecord-breaking€740,000,thePaulNichollstrainedseven-yearold is now a Grade 1 winner following up his Cheltenham Festival Grade 2 win with a win in the Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree. Owned in partnership with Ged Mason and Sir Alex Ferguson.

L’EAU DU SUD

Dan Skelton trained L’EAU DU SUD has already notched up four impressive wins, including a memorable maiden Grade 1 win in the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase here at Sandown Park in December 2024 Owned in partnership with Ged Mason and Sir Alex Ferguson.

French bred five-year-old KALIF DU BERLAIS is another who parades fresh off the back of his maiden Grade 1win which came in the Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree. Owned in partnership with Ged Mason and Sir Alex Ferguson.

KALIF DU BERLAIS

SEAN BOWEN

CHAMPION JUMP

JOCKEY 2024/25

FREDDIE GINGELL

CHAMPION CONDITIONAL JOCKEY 2024/25

Racing Post host their annual jumps horse of the year award and this year we’ve had some real stars, so lets take a look at the contenders

JONBON

This horse continues to deliver season, after season. After a solid start to the season in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham, he turned heads with a performance here at Sandown Park that left no doubt about his class. His victory in the Betfair Tingle Creek was a masterclass of speed, control, and power - firmly placing him among the best of the best Heading into The Festival, all eyes were on the Queen Mother Champion Chase and whilst it wasn’t quite the fairytale ending, his brilliant recovery after a tricky start to finish second should not go unnoticed. As the season draws to a close, the future looks incredibly bright for JONBON, with 4 out of 5 runs this season finishing in triumph With his undeniable talent and growing legacy, he’ll be a force to reckoned with next season. Can anyone stop him in 2025/2026? Only time will tell, but he’s more than ready to take on the challenge. We know that Nicky Henderson has a soft spot for this horse. The question is do we?

LOSSIEMOUTH

WHAT. A. HORSE Is there anything else to say? LOSSIEMOUTH was simply incredible this season. This mare has had four impressive wins, starting off the season with a strong win at Punchestown in the Grade 1 Coolmore N.H. Sires Bolshoi Ballet Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle, winning by 7 lengths She then went on to beat the talented Teahupoo at Fairyhouse. Although she had a wobble mid-season, her strong personality, unyielding spirit and fierce determination brought her back to winning spirits at Cheltenham Festival in the Grade 1 Mares Hurdle, beating her opponents by 7½ lengths. She looked incredible at Cheltenham and won with ease. In the Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle, Constitution Hill may have claimed the victory, but LOSSIEMOUTH proved her resilience and strength by getting the better of Constitution Hill in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle over, turning the tables in a stunning display of grit and class. We can’t wait to see where this amazing mare goes next

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS

Although he didn’t make it three wins in the Boodles Gold Cup, we can’t take away from the rest of his brilliant season GALOPIN DES CHAMPS has had two brilliant wins this season, two narrow second places and one third place. GALOPIN DES CHAMPS started hisseasonoffatPunchestown,beingnarrowly beatenbyFastorslowintheGrade1Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup However, it should be noted that this horse beat other notable names including Hewick, Gentlemansgame, and Appreciate It After an average run in the 2025 John Durkin, being beaten by Fact to File, this legend of a horse came bouncing back to reverse the standings at Leopardstown and take the victory. He followed on his winning streak in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, winning by 4¾ lengths. Although it may not have been a winning end to his season, he still performed immensely in the Cheltenham Gold Cup to finish second What will he do next season?

NICK ROCKETT

He may have flown under the radar at the start of the season, but NICK ROCKETT has officially arrived With three impressive wins from four starts, including a sensational victory in the Randox Grand National at Aintree - yes, the Grand National - he’s now a serious player in the staying chase division. His jumping was slick, his stamina bottomless, and under Patrick Mullins, he outclassed a 34-strong field to take home one of the sport’s biggest prizes Trained by father, ridden to victory by son – that is somewinforthepair!Thattriumphfollowed hard-fought wins at Fairyhouse and Gowran Park, where he showed toughness and maturity. Even his only defeat this season (a solid fourth in a stacked handicap at Leopardstown) was full of promise. This season was all about stepping up - and step up he did. With talent, toughness, and a Grand National already under his belt, NICK ROCKETT looks destined for even bigger things next season The sky’s the limit for this powerhouse INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN

Talk about timing your run to perfection INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN might have started the season quietly, but he saved his very best for when it mattered mostand what a time to deliver. After three runs where he was finding his feet in top-level company, he absolutely exploded onto the scene in the Boodles Gold Cup, producing a performance that stunned the field and left no doubt about his staying power, class, and heart. At 15/2, he wasn’t the obvious pickbut under a masterful ride from Mark Walsh, he travelled sweetly, jumped smoothly, and surged up the hill to beat none other than Galopin Des Champs by 6 lengths Earlier in the season, he ran behind Galopin des Champs at Leopardstown and Punchestown, but Cheltenham showed us what he’s really made of Everything clicked on the biggest stage, and the result was one of the standout wins of the season. From solid runs to superstar status, this was the season he truly arrived. The question is will he win another Gold Cup? We’ll have to wait and see.

J.P. McMANUS CHAMPION OWNER

2024/25

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 10lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls

(31 wins from 173 runners, 18%) runs FASOL, NARDARAN & SORCELEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien

(9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs JOHN BARBOUR & SERIOUS CHALLENGE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: WOLF MOON trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 114 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GIVE ITTO ME OJ (GB) (7) 32141 D 4 12-0

Br B g Time Test - Matron of Honour (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Omar Jackson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr W. A. Tinkler KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOdds-onwinnerofaNewburyjuvenileandHuntingdonnovice,eithersideoffinishingacrackingfourthof13inanAintreeGrade1(17f,good) However,hismarkforthishandicaphurdledebutinevitablysufferedasaconsequenceofthateffortandotherscouldbebettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA137

2 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (11) 5111 D 5 11-13

Br Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J

O Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B J. S. Bolger BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartontheFlatandprogressiveoverhurdlesfornewyard,completingthehat-trickbackfroma breakin2mnoviceatSouthwell(goodtosoft) whereheaccountedfor3oftodaysrivals,namelystablemateJohnBarbour,SorceleurandKientzheim.Remainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA128

3 WOLF MOON (GB) (38) 0211 D 5 11-8

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Cutielilou (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Ben Jones J

O Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEWHastakentowelltohurdles,buildingonpromisingRulesdebutsecondwhenlandingaSouthwellmaideninFebruary.Pulledclearoftherestwhen narrowlyseeingoffaprettyusefultypeatHuntingdon(15.8f,goodtosoft)subsequentlyandthis5-y-oshouldhavemoretooffernowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA123

4 HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) (48) 2-122 D BF 8 11-8

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Dance Hall Girl (IRE) (Dansili) Tom Cannon J

O HP Racing HMS President Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Skymarc Farm Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperonFlatandhaslookedequallycapableinthissphere,goingonebetterthanonhishurdlesdebutwhenlanding a2mKemptonnoviceinNovember Runner-upbothsubsequentstartsoverhurdlesandhe’snotwithouteach-wayhope. TFRHHHII BHA123

5 ST PANCRAS (GB) (28) 5121 D 4 11-7

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Pilaster (Nathaniel (IRE))

O Andrew & Sarah Wates

Kevin Brogan J

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperontheFlatandhasimprovedwitheachrunoverhurdles,winnerofaMusselburghlistedeventandSouthwellnovice,eitherside offinishingsecondintheGrade2AdonisatKemptoninFebruaryTrip/groundfineandhecouldhaveaparttoplaygrantedfurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA130

6 MYTHICAL MOON

(GB) (36) 2-13223 D BF 5 11-5

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Fabrika (Presenting)

O The Lee Family, A Stennett & J Wright

Brendan Powell J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Yorton Farm Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-uponthesecondof2startsinbumpersandtooktothisdisciplinewellafter6monthsoffwhenbaggingnoviceatStratford (16.3f,goodtosoft)inOctoberPlacedall4subsequentstartsandhe’snoforlornhopebutHMSPresidentlookstobethestableNo1. TFRHHIII BHA120

7 WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB) (49) U21P10 D 5 11-5

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr J

O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B R. W. Russell Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerlasttermand,saveforafairhandicapdebutdisplayatAscotinDecember,hehasn’tdonemuchwrongsinceswitchedtohurdles,most recentlyfinishingmidfieldintheC&DImperialCup However,thereareothersinthisline-upthatseeminglybringmorepotentialtotheparty TFRHHIII BHA120

8 KIENTZHEIM (FR) (11) 011-134 D BF 5 11-5

Br Gr m Zanzibari (USA) - Virfolette (FR) (Denham Red (FR)) James Bowen J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre, Berengere Ross

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinneratthestartof2024andbeliedmarketweaknesstomakeawinninghurdlesdebutin2mKemptonmaideninDecember.Hascome upshortbothstartssince,though,latterlyfinishing6lengthsfourthtoSeriousChallengeatSouthwellandnow4lbworseoffwiththatrival. TFRHHHII BHA120

9 SORCELEUR (FR) (11) 122303 D 5 11-3

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR) (Martaline) Harry Cobden J

O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerwholandedgood-groundnovicesatExeterandWincantononsuccessivedaysinNovemberLargelycreditableeffortssince, mostrecentlyfinishingthirdtoSeriousChallengeinaSouthwellnoviceandnowmeetsthatrivalon10lbbetterterms.Highontheshortlist. TFRHHHII BHA118

10 BIG GINGE (IRE) (49) 2-22230

5 11-1

Br B g Mount Nelson - Ballinahow Tara (IRE) (Kayf Tara) J

O Mr J. D. Neild Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Noel McLoughlin Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW

11 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (11) 314212 D 6 11-1

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) (Presenting) Jack Hogan J

O Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhomadethemostofagoodopportunitysecondtimeupoverhurdlesinnoviceatNewbury(16.3f,good)lastmonth.Improvedwhen secondtostablemateSeriousChallengeatSouthwellnexttime(SorceleurandKientzheimbehind)andnow4lbbetteroffwiththewinner TFRHHHHI BHA116

12 FASOL (GB) (32) 422012 D BF

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

6 11-0

Harry Skelton J

O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinningstayerontheFlatinFrance.DeservedlyopenedhurdlesaccountatTaunton(16.5f,good)onpenultimatestart buthewasthenturnedoverwhenlongoddsonforanoviceeventoverthesameC&D HarryCobdenprefersSorceleur

13 QUANTOCK HILLS (FR) (46) 121150 4 11-0

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Merka (FR) (Jimble (FR))

O Jim and Claire Limited

Paul O’Brien J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B S.C.E.A Haras de St Maur 1Account Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerinFranceandgoodstartforthisyardwithvictoriesatFontwellandCheltenham(dead-heatedonlatteroccasion).However, hislimitationshaveseeminglybeenexposedbackatCheltenhamthelasttwice,latterlywellheldonhishandicapdebutintheFredWinter. TFRHHIII BHA123

14 MARCHE

D’ALIGRE

(FR) (37) 1242 D BF 4 10-10

Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Simplon (Rail Link)

O Billam Roe Swindell Wilson & the Molds

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Ecurie X BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinFranceandstruckatthefirsttimeofaskingoverhurdlesin2mWetherbyjuvenileinNovember.Excellentsecondin ChepstowGrade2nexttimebutsubsequenteffortshaverepresentedstepsinthewrongdirectionandnowfindshimselfwithabittoprove TFRHHIII BHA119

15 NARDARAN (FR) (17) 461 D 4 10-7

Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Martin Broughton & Friends 2

Sean Bowen J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatperformerwhofailedtobuildondebutfourthatKemptonwhensixthinthelistedjuvenilehurdleatMusselburghwonbyStPancras. However,backontrackwithatonguestrapaddedwhenscoringatTaunton(16.5f,goodtofirm)recentlyandthereshouldbemoretocome. TFRHHHII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

2024: HELNWEIN (IRE) 6 10 13 Tom Cannon 14-1 (Alan King) 20 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 11, 12, 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12, 15.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Sorceleur (FR), 7-1 Serious Challenge (IRE), 8-1 Kientzheim (FR), 10-1 Nardaran (FR), 11-1 HMS President (IRE), 12-1 Wolf Moon (GB), St Pancras (GB), 14-1 Give It To Me Oj (GB), 16-1 John Barbour (GB), 18-1 Fasol (GB), 25-1 Mythical Moon (GB), Big Ginge (IRE), 28-1 Quantock Hills (FR), 40-1 We’re Red And Blue (GB), Marche d’Aligre (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

WOLF MOON has looked very promising in his three runs on sharp, flat tracks but there’s a strong suspicion that he’ll be seen in an even better light now switched to a more testing course and pitched intowhat promisesto be a strongly-run handicap The main dangermaybeJohn Barbour,who raised his game when chasing home stablemate Serious Challenge at Southwell where Sorceleur and Kientzheim were behind. That said, Serious Challenge and Sorceleur both merit a good deal of respect, too.

SECOND

NOVICES’ HANDICAP

(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 (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 173 runners, 18%) runs INSURRECTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs RISKINTHEGROUND LONGESTTRAVELLER: INEDIT STAR trained by N Kent, Brigg, 217 miles.

1 MARK OF GOLD (GB) (23) 213316 8

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

O Stevie Fisher & Friends Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B The Kathryn Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProlifichurdlerwhomadeperfectstartinthisspherewhenlandingAscotGrade2justbeforeChristmas(shadefortunate).ThirdinGradedevents next2outingsbeforeresumingwinningwaysonhandicapbowatExeter.OutclassedinGrade1atAintreesincebutthismoresuitable. TFRHHHII BHA144

2 INSURRECTION (IRE) (44) 1-23310 D 8 11-11

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE) (Rock Hopper) Harry Cobden J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Tommy Newton Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner over hurdles and better form switched to fences this season, winning at Musselburgh in February Notdisgracedwhenmid-fieldinGrade2handicapatCheltenhamFestivalsinceandwillfindthislesscompetitive. TFRHHHHI BHA141

3 BAD (FR) (22) 32F11P D 6 11-9

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

O Mr D. P. Howden Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved rather frustrating prior to his ready breakthrough success over fences at Kempton in February. Struckagainoff9lbhighermarkoverthesameC&DlastmonthbutranmodestlyintheTophamatAintreesince.TFRHHHII BHA139

4 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (10) 444511 D 8 11-9

Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWGoeswellthistimeofyearandwasabigimproverwith4handicapwinsbetweenMayandSeptemberlastseason.Hadbeenshapingwellbefore resumingwinningwaysingoodstyleatAyr.Defieda10lbrisethefollowingweekatCheltenham10daysagoandremainsofinterestoff2lbhigher TFRHHHHI BHA139

5 MAHONS

GLORY

(IRE) (28) 24P011 D 9 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) (Kallisto (GER)) Lee Edwards J

O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

B Mr Walter Connors

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimewithPatrickNevilleoutofsortsbut,havingbeenpickedupverycheaply,provedatleastasgoodaseverwhenscoringatLeicester, seeminglyrevitalisedbyareturntofrontrunning/chasing.BackedthatupwithasimilarperformanceatStratfordbutthismorecompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA137

6 PIC ROC (IRE) (14) 2-F220P 7 11-5

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

O Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinninghurdlerwhofailedtocompleteonchasedebutonreturnbutbetteredhurdlesformwhensecondinnovicehandicaps atExeterandNewbury EasytoforgivenextrunattheCheltenhamFestivalbutwasletdownbyjumpingatAyr2weeksago TFRHHHII BHA135

7 INEDIT STAR (FR) (23) 22-2353

7 10-13

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR) (East of Heaven (IRE)) Tom Broughton (5) J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumper/hurdleswinnerinFrance.Yettoscoreoverfencesforthisyardbutsomegoodeffortsindefeat, includingwhenthirdintheRedRumunderthisrideratAintreelasttime.Respectedbackupintrip

8 EYED (GB) (14) 1F1122 D BF

BHA129

8 10-9

Br B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp (Hernando (FR)) Jonathan Burke J

O Mr Martin Hughes Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B R. J. McAlpine Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairhurdler/chaserforPaulWebberandmuchimprovedsincejoiningthisyard,winningforthethirdtime thisseasonatKemptoninFebruary Excellentrunner-upeffortsnext2startsandremainsofinterest. TFRHHHHI BHA125

9 CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) (49) 420221 CD 7 10-7

Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Clohass Lane (Beat All (USA)) Sean Bowen J O The Minions Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B J. Mernagh Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointrecruitwhotastedsuccessoverhurdleshereandhastakenwelltothelargerobstacles thisterm,offthemarkwithacareerbestoverC&D7weeksago Needsconsideringup5lb TFRHHHHH BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: MARTATOR (FR) 7 10 6 Charlie Deutsch 14-1 (Venetia Williams) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 8. Stewards Note:

BAD: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was outpaced in the early stages.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Classic Anthem (IRE), 5-1 Riskintheground (IRE), 6-1 Insurrection (IRE), Eyed (GB), 8-1 Bad (FR), 12-1 Mark of Gold (GB), 14-1 Inedit Star (FR), 16-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), Pic Roc (IRE)

Plenty to consider with the vote going to CLASSIC ANTHEM, who was a ready winner over C&D 7 weeks ago The thriving Riskintheground is the obvious threat as he bids for his third win in as many weeks, with the likeable Eyed also feared.

SATURDAY 5 JULY

TRAINER TITLE SHOWDOWN SET FOR ANOTHER EPIC FINALE

For the second year running, the race to be crowned Champion Jump Trainer in Britain comes down to the final day here at the bet365 Jump Finale.

Dan Skelton arrives with a narrow lead of under £25,000 over defending champion Willie Mullins, with a massive £685,000 in prize money still to play for today.

Mullins, bidding to retain the title he won last year – the first Irish-based trainer to do so in 70 years – brings 21 runners to Sandown, while Skelton is represented by just nine.

Skelton, speaking during the week, reflected on what has already been a landmark season. “We’ve had a great year – unbelievable, really We set out to win between £3.3 and £3.4 million in prize money and we’ve passed that. If we get beat, I won’t feel disappointed. We made Willie raise his bar, and that’s something I take pride in.”

Skelton added, “We’ve never been champion before, never even been to the dance. But we’ve shown we can get into a fight, and we won’t lie down. We’ll go to Sandown with our chins up and give it our absolute best.”

Mullins, meanwhile, has come late to the party, but a stunning Grand National result, with five of the first seven home, put him firmly back in the hunt. “It’s tough for Dan – he’s done everything right,” Mullins said. “But this is our way of doing things, finishing strong. Dan has the points on the board, but anything can happen.”

He added, “We had a fantastic day here last year, and we’re looking forward to it again. It’s not Irish vs British – it’s about great horses and a great day of racing.”

As the season reaches its climax, Sandown Park is proud to host a title decider worthy of the stage – with racing fans set for a thrilling conclusion to a dramatic trainers’ championship battle for the second year running.

THE bet365 OAKSEY CHASE

RACE DESCRIPTION: 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.

BET365 OAKSEYSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2)(FORTHE

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 (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 173 runners, 18%) runs HITMAN & PIC D’ORHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs BOOMBAWN FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs HITMAN and PIC D’ORHY today. LONGESTTRAVELLERS: GENTLEMAN DE MEE, GAELIC WARRIOR, APPRECIATE IT& CLASSIC GETAWAY trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

THIRD

colours no horse age st-lb

1 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (21) 2-5351B 11 11-8

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Miss M. A. Masterson W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW2021SupremeNoviceHurdlewinner,modestoverfencessince2022/23.BouncedbacktoformwhenseeingoffstablemateClassicGetaway inThurlesGr2inJanuaryandenduredlittleluckwhenbroughtdownintheGrandNational3weeksago Still,otherspreferredhere. TFRHHHII BHA157

2 CLASSIC GETAWAY (IRE) (10) 3P-3216 9 11-8

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Classic Magic (IRE) (Classic Cliche (IRE)) Danny Mullins J

O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Daniel Fogarty Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart chaser who finished a place behind Appreciate It before going one better in Red Mills Chase at Gowran (20f) in February RespectablesixthofftopweightinSilverTrophyatCheltenham(20.6f)10daysagobutminorhonoursprobablyhisbesthopebackupinclass.TFRHHHII BHA157

3 GAELIC WARRIOR (GER)

(23)

U1-2231 7 11-8

Br B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR) (Hernando (FR)) P. Townend J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B The Niarchos Family

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwholandedlastseason’sArkleattheFestivaland,notablystronginthebetting,returnedtothatsortofformtoregister firstsuccesssinceintheGrade1BowlatAintree(25f)3weeksago Arepeatgiveshimprimeclaimsreturnedtothisshortertrip TFRHHHHH BHA170

4 PIC D’ORHY

(FR) (70) 121P-11

Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR))

10 11-8

Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserwithafinestrikerate,successfulonreturnin1965ChaseinNovemberbeforeregisteringasecondconsecutive successinGrade1AscotChaseinFebruary Linesupherefresherthanmostandnosurprisetoseeanotherboldshowing. TFRHHHHI BHA162

5 GA LAW (FR) (22) 2205PP 9 11-6

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

Gavin Sheehan J

O The Footie Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Jean-Francois Magnien BetVictor S

TIMEFORM VIEWRan a crackerwhen runner-up inthis 12 months ago and bright starttothis season, runner-up in PaddyPowerat Cheltenham in NovemberHasessentiallystruggledsince,albeitseeminglynot100%whenbeatenearlyonintheTophamatAintree3weeksago TFRHHIII BHA152

6 GENTLEMAN DE MEE (FR) (22) 350541 9 11-6

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Koeur de Mee (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr A. M. Pommerai, Mme A. Pommerai et al

TIMEFORMVIEWDualGrade1winneroverfenceswhohadstruggledforanysortofconsistencyinrecentmonthsbutrejuvenatedfacedwithdifferent testwhenlandingTophamHandicapatAintree3weeksago Capableofplayingapartagainifarrivinginsameform. TFRHHHII BHA160

7 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (23) 031524

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks

8 11-5

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Rory O’Toole The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandevenbetteroverfences,baggingtheGrade2RisingStarsatWincantoninNovember.Creditedwithjustabout hisbesteffortyetwhenfourthinGrade1ManifestoNovices’ChaseatAintreelatestandhe’saplayerforplacepurposes. TFRHHHII BHA153

8 LE PATRON (FR) (70) 14P-105 C

7 11-5

Br B g Balko (FR) - La Loute (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) David Noonan J

O Mrs E. Avery Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Domaine de Baune et al

KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedGr.1HenryVIIIhereasanovicelastseason.Wellbelowbestfinal2startsbutreturnedasgoodaseverwhenlandinghandicap atNewbury(19.8f)inNovemberHowever,struggledsince,well-beatenfifthbehindPicD’orhyinAscotChase2monthsago TFRHHHII BHA151

9 HITMAN (FR) (21) 03-222P

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

9 11-2

Freddie Gingell J O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done

B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonmanyracesbutpostedsolidrunners-upeffortsonfirst3startsthisseason,includingGrade2DenmanChaseatNewbury(23.4f)for thirdconsecutiveseasoninFebruary.LikelybestexcusedhisrunintheNationalatAintreelatestandhewasthirdinthis12monthsago. TFRHHHII BHA154

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: FANTASTIC LADY (FR) 9 10 13 Nico de Boinville 9-1 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 6, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 11-4 Pic D’orhy (FR), 7-1 Gentleman de Mee (FR), 16-1 Appreciate It (IRE), Boombawn (IRE), Hitman (FR), 18-1 Classic Getaway (IRE), 22-1 Le Patron (FR), 40-1 Ga Law (FR)

GAELIC WARRIOR was back to the sort ofform he showed when landing last season’sArkle when running out a good winner of the Grade 1 Bowl at Aintree 3 weeks ago He looks to hold sound claims again and earns the vote back at this shorter trip Pic d’Orhy comes here fresh from a second consecutive success in the Ascot Chase and he may emerge as the chief danger Topham winner Gentleman de Mee rates next best.

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THE bet365 SELECT HURDLE

RACE DESCRIPTION: Another high-class Grade 2 contest on today’s card, this time a two mile, five and a half furlong hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards. This race, again much like the other Graded contests today, has the weights 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 2 victory to 6lb for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 success.

£45,560 TO

GRADE 2 RUN OVER TWO MILES, FIVE FURLONGS AND 110 YARDS 11 HURDLES TO BE JUMPED

Fresh off the back of his hard-fought success in the Aintree Hurdle a couple of weeks prior, Impaire Et Passe produced a stunning performance to take the win in the Select for Willie Mullins. With Paul Townend in the saddle, the six-year-old was held up in the rear for the early goings before pushing up the field two out. Taking the lead with ease he moved clear of the field to score

and end the season with a bang.

(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 (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 173 runners, 18%) runs BLUEKING D’OROUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs GWENNIE MAY BOY & TAKE NO CHANCES

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs BLUEKING D’OROUX today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KITZBUHEL trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 BLUEKING D’OROUX (FR) (62) 54-2634 6 11-10

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

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhopostedsolideffortsonhisfirst3startsoftheseason,includingwhensecondtoLuckyPlaceinAscotGrade2 onreturn.RarefaireffortinNationalSpiritHurdleatFontwell(heavy)lasttimeandreturntolesstestinggroundinhisfavourTFRHHHII BHA148

2 GWENNIE MAY BOY (IRE) (21) 1-F3510 D 7 11-10

Br B g Mahler - Samsha (IRE) (Robin des Pres (FR)) Charlie Todd J

O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Joyce Marsh The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoundplentyofimprovementsteppingoutofhandicapcompanywhenlandingtheRendleshamHurdleatHaydockinFebruary,suitedby awell-runrace BetterthanthedistancebeatensuggestsintheLiverpoolHurdleatAintreelatestbutdidstopquicklyallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA149

3 LUCKY PLACE (FR) (44) 224-110

6 11-10

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) (Perrault) James Bowen J

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWHascontinuedontheupgradethisseason,winningGrade2satAscotandRelkeelHurdleatCheltenham(20f).L etdownbyhisjumpinginStayersHurdleonmostrecentoutingbutthereshouldbemoregoodracesinhim. TFRHHHHI BHA153

4 KITZBUHEL (FR) (21) 612-115 BF

5 11-8

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Valgardena (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) P. Townend J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres

TIMEFORMVIEWJuvenilewinnerandleftthatformbehindthiswinteruponjoiningWillieMullins,supplementinghisPunchestownsuccessinGrade3company atGowran.FailedtostaythemarkedlylongertripinLiverpoolHurdleatAintreelasttimebutremainscapableofbetterbackovershorter TFRHHHHH BHA153

5 SALVER (FR) (62) 13-4F23 BF

Br B g Motivator - Salve Evita (Monsun (GER))

5 11-7

Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Keith Graves Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2Juvenilehurdlewinnerwhoshapedasifretainingallabilitywhenfourthof13inahot2mNewburyhandicapinNovember.Wentdownfighting insmartminoreventatWindsor2startslaterbutdidn’tseehisraceoutintheNationalSpiritatFontwelllatest.Typetobouncebackquickly TFRHHHHI BHA148

6 TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) (23) 153133 7 11-3

Br B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE))

Harry Skelton J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B D. Corry

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhobaggeda2mWetherbylistedraceinNovember.FoundtheGrade1FightingFifthatNewcastletoohotbutquicklybacktobestwhen resumingwinningwaysinMares’Grade2atAscotinJanuarySolideffortsinapairofGrade1ssinceandshouldgiveherrunningonceagain. TFRHHHII BHA146

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: IMPAIRE ET PASSE (FR) 6 11 10 PTownend 4-5 (W P Mullins) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Kitzbuhel (FR), 7-2 Lucky Place (FR), 6-1 Salver (FR), 15-2 Take No Chances (IRE), 17-2 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 10-1 Gwennie May Boy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Hard to rule out any of the sextet but KITZBUHEL remains capable of better after just 3 starts forthe Mullins juggernaut, particularly now back over shorter (should stay 21f), so he earns the vote Lucky Place and Salver both appeal as the types to bounce back quickly from below-par efforts and they head the opposition in an intriguing Grade 2.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KITZBUHEL (FR) 2.LUCKY PLACE (FR) 3.SALVER (FR)

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 successes in the Tingle Creek here and the Melling at Aintree to win this contest for the second season running. With Nico de Boinville onboard yet again, Jonbon produced another stunning performance to take the win in a stacked field. Can he make it three in a row this year!

There are no previous winning jockeys in the race but Mark Walsh rides today’s favourite Jonbon

FIFTH RACE

(GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £175000

Owners Prize Money 1st £76265, 2nd £31308, 3rd £15663, 4th £7823, 5th £3920, 6th £1960 (PenaltyValue £99662.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(19 wins from 120 runners, 16%) runs HARPER’S BROOK & UNEXPECTED PARTY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton

(19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs HARPER’S BROOK & UNEXPECTED PARTY

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: IL ETAITTEMPS & ENERGUMENE trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 EDWARDSTONE (GB) (77) 3-3F235 CD 11 11-10

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

O Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle Alan King, Barbury Castle T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade-1regularwhoproducedjustaboutacareerbestwhenwinningthe2022TingleCreekoverC&D Hasjusttheone runsinceandheldbyJonbononnumerouspiecesofform,thoughhedidshapequitewellinthisraceayearago TFRHHHII BHA159

2 ENERGUMENE (FR) (45) 311/-12P 11 11-10

Br Br g Denham Red (FR) - Olinight (FR) (April Night (FR)) P. Townend J

O Tony Bloom W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Christophe Dubourg TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhometwithdefeatforjustthethirdtimeoverfenceswhenheldbyJonbonintheClarenceHouseinJanuary2023.Won next3startsbuthaslostsomeofhislustrewithasecond-placefinishin2025AscotrenewalandhepulledupintheChampionChase. TFRHHHHI BHA163

3

HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (10) 52143P CD 9 11-10

Br B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) (Dano-Mast) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Aidan McGoldrick The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonhisdayandgotoffthemarkfortheseason/currentyardunderacuterideatWetherbyoverChristmas.Innothing likethesameformsinceandhisjumping,attitudeandabilitywillallbeputunderseriouspressureinthiscompany. TFRHIIII BHA137

4 IL ETAITTEMPS (FR) (359) 12131-1 7 11-10

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Une des Sources (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Danny Mullins J

O Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr E. Clayeux & S.C. Ecurie Couderc

TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablyseenofftwicebystablemateGaelicWarriorin2023/24butwonhisother3starts,landingtheIrishArkleatLeopardstownandfound thingsplayingrightintohishandsinaracethattestedspeedatAintree.Confirmedhe’sbetterthaneveratPunchestowninMaybutoffsince.TFRHHHHI BHA160

5 JONBON (FR)

(22) 1-11121 CD

9 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Lotfi Kohli

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-class,wonderfullyconsistentchaserwhoisunbeatenawayfromCheltenham.Rarejumpinglapseruinedhischancewhenrunner-upin ChampionChaselatestbutgainedcompensationinreadyfashionintheMellingChase3weeksagoandhechasesahat-trickinthisrace TFRHHHHH BHA169

6 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (44) 2-4F315

8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James Hoare Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoaverysmartchaserlasttermandsignedoffwithasmashingsecondinAintreeGrade1.Goodeffortsinhandicapsthisterm beforegutsywinneroftheGameSpiritatNewburyinFebruary CouldneverlandablowintheRyanairandthisanotherstifftask. TFRHHIII BHA156

7 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (45) P-52422 BF 10 11-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Harry Skelton J

O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr & Mrs Gilles Forien Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWSoundjumperwhocashedinonareducedmarkinthe2024GrandAnnual.Almostrepeatedthetrick lastmonth,findingonlyonetoogood.ThisisatotallydifferentassignmentinGrade1company. TFRHHIII BHA149

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: JONBON (FR) 8 11 10 Nico de Boinville 15-8 (Nicky Henderson) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:

ENERGUMENE: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost action coming down the hill. HARPER’S BROOK: Following its run on 16/4/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Jonbon (FR), 6-1 Energumene (FR), 13-2 Il Etait Temps (FR), 14-1 Edwardstone (GB), 33-1 Master Chewy (IRE), Unexpected Party (FR), 200-1 Harper’s Brook (IRE)

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.

Closutton maestro Willie Mullins saddles ten of the twenty horses declared for this year’s renewal including; last year’s winner Minella Cocooner who will again be partnered by Danny Mullins and other leading contenders High Class Hero, Grangeclare West and Dancing City Victory last year secured his first British Trainer’s Championship – will it do so again in 2025?

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.

BET365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP)

(GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £175000

Owners Prize Money 1st £75320, 2nd £31045, 3rd £15523, 4th £7770, 5th £3885, 6th £1943, 7th £963, 8th £490 (PenaltyValue £98472.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 173 runners, 18%) runsTHREEUNDERTHRUFIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs HOE JOLY SMOKE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: MINELLA COCOONER, LOMBRON, SPANISH HARLEM, GRANGECLARE WEST, O’MOORE PARK, DANCING CITY, HIGH CLASS HERO, OLYMPIC MAN, CHOSEN WITNESS & KLARC KENT trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GRANGECLARE WEST (IRE) (21) 1-P6253 9 12-0

Br B g Presenting - Hayabusa (Sir Harry Lewis (USA))

Brian Hayes J

O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J.P. King & Leonard King

Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaserathisbest,runner-upinIrishGoldCupatLeopardstowninFebruaryandpostingafinethirdonhishandicap debutinGrandNationalatAintreelasttimewhenblunderedfinalfence.Up5lbbuthecangowellagainfortheMullinsteam.TFRHHHHI BHA168

2 MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) (21) 1-50040 CD 9 11-1

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

Danny Mullins J

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

B J. Asple

TIMEFORM VIEWThrived last spring when landing this prize and he got right back on track with a seventh of 34 in Grand NationalatAintreethreeweeksago,fadingonlylast1f Alikelyplayerdownintripoffa2lblowermark. TFRHHHHI BHA155

3 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (21) 210-32P 10 11-0

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

Harry Cobden J

O McNeill Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B James Dunne Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartandconsistentchaserbutheturnedinararepooreffortwhenpulledupinGrandNationalatAintree, ontheretreatfromhalfway.Lightlycampaignedthistermthoughandthesorttobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA154

4 DANCING CITY (FR) (22) 1-1116F 8 10-11

Br Ch g Feel Like Dancing - Solitaire City (FR) (Loup Solitaire (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B J. Moutel, L. Moutel & V. Moutel

TIMEFORMVIEWLeadingstayingnovicehurdlerwhobaggedhisfirsttwochasesatPunchestownandNaas(Grade3)either sideofChristmas.Stillgoingwellwhenfell15thinGrandNationalatAintreesoheneedsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA151

5

HIGH

CLASS HERO (GB) (42) 1P-2212 BF 8 10-8

Br Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Mil Et Une Nui Flo (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) P. Townend J

O Sullivan Group Limited W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Peel Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartstayinghurdlerwhohasbetteredthatforminjustthreerunsoverfences,scoringatPunchestown(3m)beforerunner-upinaGrade3at Thurles(21f).AppealsasalikelyimprovernowupintripforhishandicapdebutandisthechoiceofPaulTownendfromtheMullins10 Bigshout.TFRHHHHH BHA148

6 VICTTORINO (FR) (46) 4P-311P 7 10-8

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Victtorie (FR) (Vettori (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Martians Racing Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Jean-Paul & Marie-Odile Deshayes Spillers Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyprogressivechaserwhoenhancedhisexcellentAscotrecordwhenwinningacoupleofpremierhandicapsthereeither sideofChristmas.PulledupintheUltimaatCheltenhamlasttimebutnosurprisetoseehimgetbackontrackhere. TFRHHHII BHA148

7 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (21) 5P-241P 9 10-5

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Richie McLernon J

O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartstayingchasercameinagoodfourthintheWelshNationalbeforeendinga2-yearlosingrunatUttoxeter(3m)inFebruary. HamperedearlywhenpulledupinGrandNationalatAintreeandcan’tbedismissedwithrelativelyfewmilesstillontheclock. TFRHHHII BHA145

8 LOMBRON (FR) (30) 00P-421 6 10-2

Br Br g Turgeon (USA) - Omememo Has (FR) (Gentlewave (IRE)) Rachael Blackmore J

O Roaringwater Syndicate W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Eric Leffray & Mr Thomas Leffray

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedsincesentchasingandheopenedhisaccountinthisspherein2m4fnoviceatClonmellastmonth. Thisismuchtougherbutheshouldn’tbeunderestimatedonhishandicapchasebowwithhisstaminadrawnout. TFRHHHHI BHA142

Trifecta Rollover Race

9 OLYMPIC MAN (FR) (14) 2-P4610 BF 8 10-2

Br B g Martaline - Parcelle de Sou (FR) (Ajdayt (USA)) Jonathan Burke J

O Mrs Audrey Turley W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois

TIMEFORMVIEWOnlythirdrunoverfenceswhenwinning2m4fnoviceatNaasinMarch.Notdiscreditedonhishandicapdebutwhenanon-staying seventhof23inScottishGrandNationalatAyrtwoweeksago Considerednowbackintripwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA142

10 RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (46) 112244 7 10-2

Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) (Traditionally (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms M. Kavanagh Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotofftoawinningstartoverfencesatUttoxeterinOctoberandhascontinuedingoodnick,stayingonlate whenfourthof18inNationalHuntatCheltenham(3m6f)lasttime,Wellinthemixwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHHI BHA141

11 O’MOORE PARK (IRE) (10) 0FF432 BF 8 10-2

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glor Na Gaoithe (IRE) (Presenting) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Patrick J. O’Mahony

TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscoreoverfencesbuthe’simprovedwithexperienceandhaspostedtwoverygoodplacedefforts in2m5fhandicapsatCheltenhamonhislasttworuns.Possibilitiesuppedmarkedlyintrip TFRHHHII BHA140(+1)

12 GOSHEN (FR) (49) 31-P353 C 9 10-2

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

O Mr Steven Packham Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Toulorge KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAverysmarthurdlerathisbest.OpenedchaseaccountatExeterlastspringandnotdiscreditedbackover fences,thirdof6toHoeJolySmokein3mhandicapherelastmonth.Thisdemandsalotmorethough. TFRHHIII BHA137

13 SPANISH HARLEM (FR) (14) 6-P004C 7 10-2

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Souverainete (FR) (Doctor Dino (FR)) SamTwiston-Davies J

O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow13runssincehislastwinin2022buthewasingoodformuntilcarriedout15thinScottishGrand NationalatAyrtwoweeksago Noforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA136

14 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (63) 4-1521P 8 10-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady (Fraam) Kevin Brogan J

O Jackdaws Antiques Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B R. McCarthy Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdualchasewinner(atupto3m2f)atUttoxeterandWincantonthisseasonbuthewaspulledupinEider atNewcastleinFebruary Needstobouncebackafterabreak.

TFRHHHII BHA135

15 CHOSEN WITNESS (IRE) (14) 1-003UP 8 10-2

Br B g Well Chosen - Whatareyousaying (IRE) (Witness Box (USA)) Kevin Sexton J

O Monabeg Investments Limited W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B John Dunford (Jnr)

TIMEFORMVIEWAuseful3m-winninghurdlerandhe’smatchedthatforminalightcampaignoverfencesthisseason.PulledupinScottishGrand NationalatAyrlasttimebuthewasstillgoingwelluntilscupperedbyablunder4out.Remainswithpotentialfortopyard TFRHHHII BHA135

16 KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) (35) 4-65111 8 10-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons (Alflora (IRE)) Ben Jones J

O Sailing to Byzantium Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B William Jenks Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEWRejuvenated by breathing surgery/fitting of a tongue strap and he completed his hat-trick in 23f handicap chase at Newburylastmonth.Racesoffa15lbhighermark(including8lb“wrong”intheweights)herethoughsoatoughask. TFRHHHII BHA134

17 TRANSMISSION (IRE) (46) 1-21265 BF 8 10-2

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Ellie (IRE) (Winged Love (IRE))

Conor O’Farrell J

O Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Ms Johanna Dunne Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHastakenreallywelltofencesthisseason,scoringatCheltenham(25f)inNovember,andhepostedanothergoodeffortthere whenastaying-onfifthinNationalHuntlasttime.10lboutofthehandicapherebutheremainsonetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHI BHA132

18 KLARC KENT (FR) (14) 0P0002 9 10-2

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Kryptonie (FR) (Take Risks (FR)) Kieran Callaghan (5) J

O Mr Colm O’Connell W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Sylvie Crepin Berard & Laurent Berard

TIMEFORMVIEWStilltowinoverfencesbuthegotbackontheupwithanexcellentsecondinScottishGrandNationalatAyr twoweeksago,clearofrest.Can’tberuledoutfromMullinsyarddespitebeing12lboutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA130

19 HOE JOLY SMOKE (GB) (49) 32-2151 C 7 10-2

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy (Alflora (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Babbitt Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage7-y-owhomadeit2-4overfencesthisseasonin3mhandicapherelastmonth.Thissmooth travellercandobetterstilloverthislongertripbuthe’s12lb“wrong”intheweights. TFRHHHII BHA130(-1)

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))

O Ms J. Bennett

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Dermot Cunningham TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupacoupleofnotcheswhenawide-marginwinnerofNewcastle’sEiderinFebruarybutwentwithmuchlessfluencyonmuchsofterground whenabelow-parsixthinMidlandsNationalatUttoxeterfollowingmonth.Worthanotherchancebutanotheralongwayoutofthehandicap TFRHHHII BHA127

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2024: MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) 8 11 9 Daniel Mullins 17-2 (W P Mullins) 20 ran Hood worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 7, 13, 16, 19 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 High Class Hero (GB), 9-1 Dancing City (FR), 11-1 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 12-1 Grangeclare West (IRE), Resplendent Grey (IRE), Transmission (IRE), 18-1 Minella Cocooner (IRE), 22-1 Lombron (FR), 25-1 King’s Threshold (IRE), Klarc Kent (FR), 28-1 O’Moore Park (IRE), 33-1 Threeunderthrufive (IRE), Collectors Item (IRE), Chosen Witness (IRE), 40-1 Olympic Man (FR), Knockanore (IRE), 50-1 Victtorino (FR), Monbeg Genius (IRE), Spanish Harlem (FR), 100-1 Goshen (FR)

The all-conquering Willie Mullins team arrive mob-handed and can hold sway once more with the unexposed HIGH CLASS HERO fanciedtotake a big step forward nowgoing into handicap companywith his stamina drawn out. Last year’s victor and stablemate Minella Cocooner rates a big threat with this drop back in trip seeming sure to suit after his fading Grand National seventh. In-form duo Transmission and Resplendent Grey could emerge as the best ofthe home contingent in a cracking bet365 Gold Cup

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

GREAT BRITISH

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of

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING

THURSDAY 29 MAY

THE

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 1lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (19 wins from 120 runners, 16%) runs GOT GREY & MOSTLY SUNNY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (19 wins from 83 runners, 23%) runs GOT GREY & MOSTLY SUNNY

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: BUNTING, DR EGGMAN, KING ALEXANDER &JUMPALLEN trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 BUNTING (FR) (14) 40-02P6 5 12-0

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (IRE) (Lord Shanakill (USA)) P. Townend J

O Tony Bloom W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mrs Pia Brandt

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerinFranceandprovedausefuljuvenilehurdlerforthisyard BestruninahandicapwhensixthintheScottish ChampionHurdlelastmonth,notideallyplacedgivenhowtheracepannedout.Couldhaveabigsayifhecansettlebackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA138

2 KING ALEXANDER (IRE) (45) 10-0100 D 7 11-11

Br B g Mount Nelson - Pale Face (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Brian Hayes J

O Mr John I Neocleous W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr J. Finlay

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicaphurdlerwhomadeasuccessfulstartforWillieMullinsin3mFairyhouseeventinJanuary Struggledfacedwithmuch morecompetitivescenariosatLeopardstown/Cheltenhamsinceandmaylikelyprovevulnerabletobetterhandicappedrivalsagain. TFRHHIII BHA135

3 PUSH THE BUTTON (IRE) (21) 5P2066 D 6 11-11

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Tara Rose (Kayf Tara)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

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

B J. & S. Wenman Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHasruncreditablyinsomebighandicapsthisyear,stayingonintosixthafterhittingtroubleintheMartinPipeandfillingthesameposition whensuitedbythereturnto3matAintreelasttime.Cangiveanothergoodaccountbutwemayseethebestofhimoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA135

4

DR EGGMAN

(FR) (10) 243-212

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jahra (FR) (Enrique)

7 11-9

Danny Mullins J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Herve Lair & Mr Jean-Louis Lair

TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark over hurdles in maiden at Limerick prior to finishing runner-up (having enjoyed an easy lead) in a Cheltenhamnovice10daysago Bittofindonbareformbutremainsopentoimprovementonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA133

5 ELECTRIC MASON (IRE) (43) 213510

6 11-6

Br B g Sandmason - Eclectica Girl (Multiplex) Freddie Gordon (3) J

O KTDA Racing and Mrs Nicola Morris Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhohaslandedmaiden/novicehurdlesatFontwellthiswinter.Usefuleffortwhenfifthof7inGrade1Challowat Newbury He’sbetterthanheshowedintheMartinPipe(finishedwell-held)butmayprovebestinstayingchasesnextyear TFRHHHII BHA130

6 JUMPALLEN (FR)

(14) 154312

6 11-4

Br B g Manduro (GER) - Nouvelle Recrue (FR) (Ragmar (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O McSweeney Bros. Quarries Limited W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Mr Bruno Vagne

TIMEFORMVIEWAnimpressivewinnerofbig-fieldhandicaphurdleatNaas(19.5f)inMarchandranaboutaswellindefeat whenrunner-upatAyr(3m)thefollowingmonth.Hardtoruleoutalightly-racedonefromthisyard TFRHHHHI BHA128

7 IKE SPORT (FR) (22) F5P405 CD

7 11-4

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) (Bering) Conor O’Farrell J

O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisraceinemphaticstylein2024andisslowlycomingbackdowntheweights.Shapedencouraginglywhenstayingontofinishfifthinabig fieldAintreehandicaplasttime,havingbeencaughttoofarback.Hoodheworethatdayisretainedandlookssettomakeanotherboldbid. TFRHHHHI BHA128

8 PEACENIK (IRE) (74) 22-4132 BF

6 11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Liss Agragh (IRE) (Old Vic) Shane Quinlan (3) J

O Mr Nick Elliott Katy Price, Llanigon T

B N. Flynn

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWExeternovicewinnerpostedhisbesteffortwhenthirdinaGrade2Novices’HurdleatHaydockonpenultimaterun,despitenoviceymistakes.Againjumped lessthanfluentlywhenbelowformbehindapromisingrivallasttime.Willneedtoimprovehisjumpingoverthelongertriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA124

9 MOSTLY SUNNY (IRE) (5) 205051 6 10-5(in 6lb ex)

Br Ch g Zarak (FR) - Belle Above All (New Approach (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mighty Macs Syndicate

B Mrs D. J. James

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

TIMEFORMVIEWFollowingaquietseasonbouncedbacktofulleffectinfirst-timecheekpieceswhenwinningatPlumpton(20.5f)onMonday, travelledwellandwonwithabitinhand.Carriesa6lbpenaltybutcouldstillbewellin.Meritsplentyofrespect. TFRHHHHH BHA109

10 GOT GREY (FR) (7) 645402 BF 6 10-3

Br Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR) (King’s Best (USA)) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Only Here For The Beer

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2mhandicapsatStratfordandBangorattheendoflastsummerLosthiswayearlythisseasonbutbouncedbackwithtonguetierefitted/ HarrySkeltonbackaboardwhenfinishingawellbackedrunner-upatHaydock(15.7f)lastweek.Onetobeinterestedinbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: IKE SPORT (FR) 6 10 2 MrAdam Ryan 22-1 (Neil Mulholland) 17 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 7, 9. Stewards Note:

DR EGGMAN: Following its run on 16/4/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Mostly Sunny (IRE), 6-1 Bunting (FR), 13-2 Dr Eggman (FR), 7-1 Jump Allen (FR), 17-2 Push The Button (IRE), 9-1 Ike Sport (FR), 10-1 Got Grey (FR), 12-1 Peacenik (IRE), 16-1 Electric Mason (IRE), 28-1 King Alexander (IRE)

MOSTLY SUNNY looked right back to his best when winning at Plumpton on Monday and he can defy a 6lb penalty for title-chasing Dan Skelton. Winner of this race in 2024, Ike Sport shaped encouragingly at Aintree last time and looks set to make a bold bid to defend his crown, while Got Grey also looks to be coming to the boil at just the right time.

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1. Where so directed by the BHA, the police or emergency services or their respective servants or agents

2. In any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Sandown Park

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges or tickets will only be paid in the following circumstances:

(a) Abandonment before completion of the first race – FULL REFUND

(b) Abandonment before the completion of the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% REFUND

REFUNDS CANNOT BE MADE ON RACEDAYS

To obtain a refund racegoers should follow the procedure below:

(a) If you purchased your tickets/badges/ car park labels in advance via the ticket hotline, internet, post, or at the Racecourse then you will receive an automatic refund to the card by which you paid or by cheque if original payment was by cheque or cash

(b) If you purchased your tickets/badges/ car park labels at Sandown Park on the day, please send your tickets/ badges with the details and your name & address to: Ticket Refunds, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ. A refund will be made by cheque, please allow at least four weeks for requests to be processed. No refunds will be given for badges or tickets that are purchased and not required or used other than if racing is abandoned.

ADMISSION POLICY

All persons visiting the property of Sandown Park (the Racecourse) are admitted subject to these Regulations & to the Rules of Racing. 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 manner or in a manner likely to give offence to other racegoers.

ALCOHOL

Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited. For your own enjoyment and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction Please respect our neighbours when leaving the racecourse. No alcohol is to be taken off site

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 not allowed into the Racecourse Enclosures, with the exception of assistance dogs The RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars If an animal is left in a car and is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly. Please help us get this message across It will save more animals from suffering and avoid the need to prosecute owners

DRESS CODES

At Sandown Park Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

Whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence So wear what feels right for you and will keep you feeling your best from start to finish, whatever the weather

HBLB CONTRIBUTION PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £545,684 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, 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 Ring on the way to the Post The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

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, British Horseracing Authority 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 this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained. Flash photography is not allowed anywhere on the Racecourse as it may distract or frighten horses.

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Sandown Park Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team. Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.20 -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 24th. Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, 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 20 entries, 4 at £100 and 16 at £500 - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (PenaltyValue £51440)Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - 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 ifthe 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 24th. Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, 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 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 21 entries, 7 at £40 and 14 at £200 - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.25 - THE bet365 OAKSEY STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(Forthe 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 21st and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 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 2026. 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. 19 entries at £400 - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£34864; Second £14312;Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - 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, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 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 12 entries at £400 - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 CELEBRATION STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £99662 to the winning horse The second to receive £37397, the third £18725, the fourth £9327, the fifth £4690 and the sixth £2345. 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 21st and pay £750 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 11st 10lb each Mares allowed 7lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race andwill present mementostothewinning owner,trainer, jockeyand stable employee in charge ofthewinning 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. 17 entries at £750 - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £76265; Second £31308; Third £15663; Fourth £7823; Fifth £3920; Sixth £1960 (PenaltyValue £99662.50) A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE bet365 GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £98472 to the winning horse The second to receive £37100, the third £18567, the fourth £9275, the fifth £4655, the sixth £2327, the seventh £1155 and the eighth £595. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 8th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, April 21st and pay £625, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. (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, next 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 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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 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 IMMEDIATELY when 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. 60 entries, 26 at £225, 34 at £850 - Closed April 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £75320; Second £31045; Third £15523; Fourth £7770; Fifth £3885; Sixth £1943; Seventh £963; Eighth £490 (PenaltyValue £98472.50)

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 -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 24th. Penalties, after April 19th, 2025, 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 27 entries, 0 at £35 and 27 at £175. - Closed April 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13913; Second £6955;Third £3479; Fourth £1740; Fifth £868; Sixth £434. (PenaltyValue £18210.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.