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WELCOME TO

Welcome to Sandown Park for Betfair Tingle Creek Day, the highlight of our Winter, featuring two fantastic Grade 1 chases and showcasing the best against the best.

The Betfair Tingle Creek is one of only four two-mile open Grade 1 chases in the UK, with a history of dramatic ﬁnishes and exciting races. Named after Tingle Creek, who had a particularly good record at Sandown Park, the race requires accurate jumping and an electric turn of foot

Off the track, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Racegoers can meet former Betfair Tingle Creek winner Politologue from 11.30am on the Summer Lawn or can learn more about being a jockey with Charlie Poste in Surrey Hall. If you’re wanting to get in the Christmas spirit, head over to the Winter Wonderland Bavarian Village in Esher Hall or wander down to the Christmas Market which is based trackside along the ﬁnal furlong

I would also like to thank one of our Annual Members, Mike Parcej, who took the time to get in touch with me about why Betfair Tingle Creek Day is so special to him: “Betfair Tingle Creek Day always showcases the best of National Hunt Racing, but twenty years ago it delivered something unforgettable: a race that, for me, remains the greatest of this century. Remarkably, it didn’t come from the feature Grade 1 contests, reminding us that this sport’s magic can emerge from any race, at any level.

“Earlier that afternoon, we had watched Kauto Star begin his rise to greatness in the Tingle Creek and Racing Demon take the Henry VIII As gloom settled over Sandown Park and the London National began, no one expected anything extraordinary. It was, on paper, one of the weakest renewals since the race moved to Saturday. Yet what followed was an eight-minute masterclass in everything that makes jump racing special.

“With a circuit to go, it was clear the race would be fought between Brave Spirit and Willie John Daly, ridden by Mick Fitzgerald and Richard Johnson Down the Railway Straight they jumped in perfect harmony, trading blows like heavyweight boxers. Over the ﬁnal fences they eyeballed each other, neither giving an inch. Brave Spirit edged ahead before a huge blunder at the second last handed momentum to Willie John Daly Still, Brave Spirit rallied ﬁercely, and they fought to the line, Willie John Daly winning by a short head. The crowd erupted—an unforgettable, spine-tingling moment that captured the true heart of the sport: the horses.”

I hope you all have a wonderful day with us and that, like Mike 20 years ago, you are captivated by the sport we have to offer on the track, whilst enjoying all the activities off the track.

Sarah Drabwell General Manager – Sandown Park Racecourse

CONTACT INFO

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TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS

Chairman

Nick Mustoe

BETFAIR betfair.com

PERTEMPS NETWORK pertemps.co.uk

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

Race Conditions can be found at the back of the racecard

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

Alan Howes

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Duncan Lillywhite

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sarah Drabwell

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Andrew Cooper &

Gareth Richardson

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Georgina Cartwright (Stewards’PanelChair)

Sophie Candy, Margaret Groves, Michael Walton, Richard Westropp

Starters

James Stenning

Steven Avis

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officers

Howard Newitt

Kanichi Kusano

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

Nick Holman

Suzanne Feltham

Carol Leggett

Peter Double

Sarah Collins

Richard Painter

Vince McKevitt

Stuart Shilston

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE

12:10pm The Betfair Exchange Claremont Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 16-17

SECOND

RACE

12:43pm The Betfair Supports Racing With Pride Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 3f 178y 20-21

THIRD RACE

1:20pm The Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle Race - 2m 7f 103y 24-25

FOURTH RACE

1:50pm The Betfair Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) - 1m 7f 99y 30-31

FIFTH RACE

2:25pm The Bet At Your Best With Betfair Handicap Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 34-35

SIXTH RACE

3:00pm The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase (Class 1) (Grade 1) - 1m 7f 99y 40-41

SEVENTH RACE

3:35pm The Betfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase - 3m 4f 146y 44-45

LOOKING

UNIBETVETERANS’ CHASE DAY

The ﬁrst ﬁxture of the new year at Sandown Park holds an afternoon of quality Jump racing at the Unibet Veterans’ Chase Day.

This ﬁxture is always packed full of thrills and what better way to get 2026 off to a ﬂying start! Join us as we host one of the most popular races in the racing calendar, the Unibet Veteran’s Chase Series Final.

This race provides older horses with a fantatsic opportunity to keep winning at the top level, with previous greats such as Buywise, Pete The Feat and SeeYouAtMidnight all on the role of honour board. Who will join them this year?

AHEAD T: 01372 461381 W: thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown E: sandown.information@thejockeyclub.co.uk

With seven thrilling races on the card there really is no better way to kick off the New Year! 03/01/2026

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

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012, 5th £1008. (PenaltyValue £25627.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 187 runners, 18%) runs HURRICANE PAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (9 wins from 18 runners, 50%) runs FRESH PERSPECTIVE LONGESTTRAVELLER: SOBER GLORY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

1 FRESH PERSPECTIVE (GB) (21) 1/10-11 D 5 11-3

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Tea Blossom (Rail Link) Gavin Sheehan J

O The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwho has enhanced his ﬁne startto his careerbylanding both hurdle startsthis autumn.Moretocomefromastablewhichcontinuesinexcellentform

2 SOLDIER REEVES (IRE) (20) 2-31 D 4 11-3

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benny’s Fagartha (IRE) (Beneﬁcial) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Des Grech Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Phelim & Mary Sheridan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinapoint/bumperbeforemakingapromisingwinningstarttohishurdlecareerin2mCheltenham maiden3weeksago Usefulprospectforhistopstable. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HURRICANE PAT (IRE) (27) 2/2131-1 CD 5 11-0

Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Pat McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerlastseason,includinghere,andmadeasuccessfulstarttohishurdlecareerinaC&D maiden4weeksago Didthatreadilyandoughttomakeaboldbidforathirdcoursesuccess. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4

SHABALKO D’HERM (FR) (24) 12-11 D 5 11-0

Br B or Br g Balko (FR) - Shamaya Rosaires (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) Tom Bellamy J

O Babbitt Racing

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B E.A.R.L Ecurie de L’Herminet Bottlegreen S TIMEFORMVIEWPointrecruitwhois2-2innovicehurdlesthisautumn.Anotherpromisingsortinthisline-up.

TFRHHHII BHA127

5 SOBER GLORY (IRE) (31) 1111-1 D 5 11-0

Br B g Mount Nelson - Milan’s Fingal (IRE) (Milan) Harry Cobden J

O Brocade Racing

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B James Kinsella Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWonhissolestartinIrishpointsandshowedusefulformingoing3-3inbumperslastseason,includingalistedevent.Stretched hisunbeatenrecordto5withanimpressivehurdledebutatChepstowonreturntoactionlastmonth.Lookssmart. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: HONKYTONK HIGHWAY (IRE) 5 10 7 Harry Skelton 4-6 (Dan Skelton) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Sober Glory (IRE), 4-1 Fresh Perspective (GB), 5-1 Shabalko d’Herm (FR), 6-1 Soldier Reeves (IRE), 13-2 Hurricane Pat (IRE) PLAY

A fascinating clash between a handful of promising hurdlers. SOBER GLORY was impressive at Chepstow and gets the vote to remain unbeaten. Hurricane Pat is 2-3 at Sandown for a yard no stranger to success in this race so he’s put up for the forecast spot but a win for any of the 5 would come as no surprise.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for

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forthreeyrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs JUSTA ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs CRAZIERTHANDAISY LONGESTTRAVELLER: MASKED DANCE trained by Mrs M Rowley, Bridgnorth, 144 miles.

colours no horse

1 SHANTWOPOINTFIVE (IRE) (14) 224-1P5 D 7 12-0

Br B m Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) (Alﬂora (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J

O Both Ways Partnership

B M. Sheehy

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedherthirdhurdlesuccessatCartmel(23/4m)inMay.PulleduponherchasingbowatKempton5monthslaterbut shapedasifbackinbetterformreturnedtohurdlesatAscotafortnightagountilthe3mtripstretchedherstamina. TFRHHHII BHA124

2 JUSTA ROSE (FR) (268) 1/1P- D 6 11-12

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) (Al Namix (FR)) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Jennifer Irish, Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwholookedausefulrecruittohurdlingwhenscoringabyawidemarginatTauntoninJanuary.FoundtheDawnRunattheCheltenham Festivalashocktothesystem8weekslaterbutretainspotentialwithhersightsloweredonreturn(hashadwindsurgery). TFRHHHHI BHA122

3 SUNSET MARQUESA

(IRE) (29) 2161F-3 6 11-9

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Be My Sunset (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Brendan Powell J

O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr I. McGrath Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwholandedmares’maidenandnovicehurdlesaround2mlastseason.Madeacreditablereturntoactionafter windsurgerywhenthirdof11over18.5fatExeterlastmonth,shapingasifshe’llproveaseffectiveat21/2m+.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA119

4 RING O ROSES

(GB) (353) 234U23- 7 11-7

Br Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Presenting Lisa (IRE) (Presenting) Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Liz Prowting Prowting Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Henry de Bromhead. Respectable third of 6 on Lingﬁeld stable debut last Decemberbutnotseensince.Awatchingbriefisthecallgiventhelengthofabsence. TFRHHIII BHA117

DRAMATIC ENCORE (IRE)

(16) 2/4412-3 5 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lyrical Theatre (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Sean Bowen J

O The Dominae Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Apple Tree Farm Ltd OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdle debut at Huntingdon in February. Tongue-tied, 9 1/2 lengths third of 6 to Crazierthandaisyon21fWarwickhandicapdebut/reappearance(goodtosoft)16daysago TFRHHHII BHA115

6 LOOKING AS YOU ARE (GB)

(23) 3/6413-2 6 11-5

Br B m Passing Glance - Maybell (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Bryan Carver J

O Gumbrills Racing Partnership Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B A Hales, Mr & Mrs J Fry, Mr D Fitzgerald Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdhurdlesuccesswhenshadingatightﬁnishin21fLudlowhandicapinFebruary.Betteredthatformwhen 61/2lengthssecondof6to WhiteNoiseinhandicapatMarketRasen(18.5f,goodtosoft)onreappearance23daysago Respectedfromanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHI BHA115

7 MISS CYNTHIA

(GB) (233) 2212P- 5 11-5

Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Best Friend (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mrs Lindy OHare Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B John Pearce Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayerontheFlatforSirMarkPrescottandsuccessfuloverhurdlesforLucyWadhamlastseason.Thesubjectofaveryinterestingstable changeaheadoffirstoutingfor7months.Tonguetiedfirsttime(hashadwindsurgery).Marketconfidencewouldlooksignificant. TFRHHHHH BHA115

8 CRAZIERTHANDAISY (GB) (16) 2213-01

6 11-5

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daisy de Sivola (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J

O Nick & Bo Wilson Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasalargelyprogressiveproﬁle,makingasuccessfulreturntoactionin21fWarwickhandicap(goodtosoft) 16daysago Shapesasifshe’llstay3m.Considered. TFRHHHII BHA115

9 MASKED DANCE

(FR) (50) 30P-225 D 7 11-3

Br Ch m Masked Marvel - Breakdance (FR) (Sunday Break (JPN)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Poplar Cottage Racing Club Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Jean-Yves & Jocelyne Payet Descombes Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWPostedgoodrunner-upeffortsinmares’handicapsataroundthistripatHuntingdonandAintreeduringthe spring.Backfrom5monthsoffwithacreditableﬁfthatUttoxeter7weeksago Oughttobecompetitive. TFRHHHII BHA113

10 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE

(GB) (175) 5011-12 5 10-11

Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie (Cloudings (IRE)) Bradley Harris (3) J

O Talking Horses Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B R. J. & S. A. Carter Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickofsmall-ﬁeldhandicapwinsinthespringandevenbetterformwhensecondof3atUttoxeterin June,allforKeiranBurke.Returnsfrom6monthsoffunderthecareofanewtrainerThislooksmorecompetitive. TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: GOOD LOOK CHARM (FR) 8 10 12 Chad Bament 9-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 2, 7. Stewards Note:

JUSTAROSE: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly; never travelled.

MISS CYNTHIA: Following its run on 17/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Crazierthandaisy (GB), 6-1 Miss Cynthia (GB), 13-2 Looking As You Are (GB), 7-1 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 15-2 Just A Rose (FR), 9-1 Dramatic Encore (IRE), 11-1 Masked Dance (FR), 14-1 Northern Symphonie (GB), 28-1 Shantwopointﬁve (IRE), 33-1 Ring O Roses (GB)

MISS CYNTHIA was largely progressive in her ﬁrst campaign over hurdles and gets the nod to make a winning start for new trainer Dan Skelton after wind surgery, with conﬁdence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Sunset Marquesa and Looking As You Are are feared most on the back of promising reappearance efforts.

VETERANS’ CHASE DAY

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)

(PERTEMPS

HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB

RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs ABSOLUTELY DOYEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SUPREMELY WEST

FANCYTHAT: P Hobbs & J White won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs KIKIJO today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KIKIJO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.

THIRD RACE

horse age st-lb

1 SUPREMELY WEST (IRE) (21) 3163-35 BF 7 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Blue Supreme (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O Mr J. Fyffe Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Padraig Barry JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulforDrRichardNewland&JamieInsole,winning3mHaydockhandicapinthemudlastDecemberEncouragingreappearance thirdforDanSkeltonatCheltenhaminOctoberbutnotinthesameformwhenﬁfthtoKikijothere3weeksago., TFRHHHII BHA138

2 CHASING FIRE (GB) (28) 0P03-12 C 8 11-12

Br B g Maxios - Kahara (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedsuperbrecordfreshwhenlanding4-runner3mhandicapatPerthinSeptember.Betterformwhen secondof7toImposeToiover3matAintree6weekslater.Oneof2solidcontendersforOllyMurphy. TFRHHHHI BHA136

3 GREEN BOOK (FR) (996) 50/6154//- CD 8 11-10

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa (Oratorio (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B S.A. Le Thenney Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWonavaluableC&DhandicapinFebruaryof2022and2023butoffsinceﬁnishingfourthinthePertempsFinal atthe2023CheltenhamFestival.Awatchingbriefisthepercentagecallgiventhelengthofabsence. TFRHHIII BHA134

4 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (28) 1/2021-3 7 11-8

e Ho eeper

Br B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) (Heron Island (IRE)) NON RUNNER J

O Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWCementedasolidstarttohishandicapcareerwitha3mAyrwininApril.CreditablethirdtoImposeToi(ChasingFireneckahead insecond)onAintreereappearance.Thetestinggroundconditionsthisafternoonshouldplaytoherstrengths. TFRHHHHI BHA132

5 HITITI (FR) (30) P2625-0

8 11-6

Br B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Val’melodie (FR) (Shaanmer (IRE)) Harry Kimber J

O Dr & Mrs John Millar Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerbutranpoorlyonlastmonth’sreturntoactionatNewbury.Entitledtostripﬁtterwiththat behindhimbutothersarestillpreferred. TFRHHIII BHA130

6 KIKIJO (FR) (21) 5412-41

5 11-3

Br B g Estejo (GER) - Crackboum (FR) (Buck’s Boum (FR)) Callum Pritchard (3) J

O Richard Johnson Racing- KikiJo Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWChasewinnerover21/2mlastwinterandingoodformbackhurdlingthisautumn,buildingonAintreereappearancefourthtowinover3mat Cheltenham(soft)3weeksago,seeingitoutthoroughly Raised7lbbuthisunexposedproﬁleprovidesthehopeforevenbetter TFRHHHHI BHA127

7 IKARAK (FR) (25) 1P152-1 D 7 11-3

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR) (Brier Creek (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Thierry Cypres Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedacoupleof25fWarwickhandicapslasttermandenhancedhisﬁnestrike-ratefortheOllyMurphyyardwitha23fLingﬁeld successonreappearance25daysago,respondingwell.MaydobetteragainbutSeanBowenonstable’sotherrunner TFRHHHII BHA127

8 LAVENDER HILL MOB (GB) (21) 41330-1 4 11-2

Br B g Expert Eye - Whazzat (Daylami (IRE)) Alex Chadwick (3) J

O The Gredley Family James Owen, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulperformerontheFlatthisyearbeforemakingasuccessfulreturntohurdlesin21fCheltenham handicap(soft)3weeksago 8lbhigherherebutretainshandicappingscopeonFlatformnowsteppingupintrip

9

ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) (14) 242-111 5 10-13

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Duffys Present (IRE) (Presenting) Harry Cobden J

O Ian Moore Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Kathleen Duff Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-3sincejoiningPaulNichollswhenseeingoff8rivalson3mAscothandicapdebut(soft)14daysago. Hitwithan8lbrisebutdiditreadilyandthereshouldbemoretocome.

TFRHHHHH BHA123

10 TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE) (26) F4-4211 5 10-4

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jennies Jewel (IRE) (Flemensﬁrth (USA)) Freddie Keighley (7) J

O Mr Matthew Capp Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Mr A. N. McIntyre FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveform,easilylandingapairof21fKemptonhandicapsthisautumn.Thelongertripanddeeper groundnowareunknownsbuthe’salmostcertainlycapableofbetteragain.

TFRHHHHI BHA114

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: HENRI THE SECOND (FR) 7 10 11 Freddie Gingell 11-4 (Paul Nicholls) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 8. Stewards Note: SUPREMELYWEST: Following its run on 15/11/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Absolutely Doyen (IRE), 9-2 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE), 11-2 Supremely West (IRE), 15-2 Kikijo (FR), 9-1 Ikarak (FR), Lavender Hill Mob (GB), 10-1 Chasing Fire (GB), 22-1 Green Book (FR), 50-1 Hititi (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Perhaps best to focus on the progressive youngsters at the bottom of the weights. ABSOLUTELY DOYEN looked to relish the step up to 3m at Ascot and is selected to make it 4-4 since joining Paul Nicholls. Turndlightsdownlow has impressed when landing 2 Kempton handicaps over shorter and will be a major threat if his stamina holds faced with a much stiffer test now. Last month’s Cheltenham scorer Kikijo completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ABSOLUTELY DOYEN (IRE) 2.TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE) 3.KIKIJO (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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THEBETFAIRHENRYVIIINOVICES’CHASE

The Henry VIII chase has a ﬁne record for producing stars of the future. This two mile chase has been graced in the past by many a superstar, not least Altior in 2016, with the race forming part of his record-beating run of Grade 1 wins. He would also later go on to win the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase, today’s feature, and that has become a common theme in recent years. The 2021 winner, Edwardstone, followed the same path in winning the Henry VIII followed by the Betfair Tingle Creek in 2022 and history repeated itself with Jonbon landing the spoils in today’s feature two years ago. L’EAU DU SUD looks every bit as good as some of the former winners and will be hoping to follow in their footsteps in winning the Betfair Tingle Creek today.

(CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470 (PenaltyValue £56950)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs BE AWARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs BE AWARE

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016 and 2022. The stable runs LULAMBA today. D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2024 The stable runs BE AWARE today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: LUMP SUM trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 147 miles.

1 ALNILAM (FR) (43) 2125-11 6 11-7

Br B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Awareness (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs A Williams and Mr A Badri Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulhandicaphurdlerlastseasonbuthasalreadyimprovedonthatin2startsinthissphere,followinguphissuccessfulUttoxeter chasedebutwithaconvincingvictoryatCheltenham(15.9f)inOctoberThisistougherbutheremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 BE AWARE (FR) (21) 2300-12

6 11-7

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

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwholandedhandicapatStratfordondebutoverfencesinOctoberandtookhisformupanotch whensecondof6inGrade2chaseatCheltenham(15.9f,soft)21daysago Lookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA147

3 LUMP SUM (FR) (36) 12420-1 D

7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fleur Enchantee (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) DylanJohnston J

O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T

B Mr Antoine Sauty De Chalon

TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoasmartperformerlastseason,baggingWelshChampionHurdlebeforemakingtheframeinFightingFifth,WilliamHillHurdlethereafter.Created aﬁneimpressionwhentakingminoreventchaseatUttoxeter(16f,soft)ondebutoverfences36daysagoandlikelyhasmoretoofferyet. TFRHHHII BHA146

4 LULAMBA (FR) (19) 112-11

4 11-1

Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR) (Vision d’Etat (FR)) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Thierry Cypres Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWOneoftheleadingjuvenilehurdlerslastseason,justedgedoutintheTriumphatCheltenhambeforemakingamendsinGrade1atPunchestowninMay. MadeﬁnestartoverlargerobstacleswithcomfortablevictoryatExeter(17.5f,goodtosoft)lastmonthandhis4-y-oallowanceisabigplus. TFRHHHHH BHA153

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: L’EAU DU SUD (FR) 6 11 7 Harry Skelton 10-11 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Hood worn by No 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Lulamba (FR), 9-2 Be Aware (FR), 5-1 Lump Sum (FR), 9-1 Alnilam (FR) PLAY SMARTER

LULAMBA was much the best of these over timber and made a sound start in this discipline at Exeter last month. There should be plenty more to come and he is clearly the one to beat. Be Aware upped his game when second at Cheltenham and gets the forecast vote

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LULAMBA (FR) 2.BE AWARE (FR) 3.LUMP SUM (FR) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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FIFTH RACE

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (33 wins from 178 runners, 19%) runs AFADIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs HONKYTONK HIGHWAY AND KATEIRA AND KNICKERBOCKERGLORY LONGESTTRAVELLER: L’ASTROBOY trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.

1 KATEIRA (GB) (14) 3152-14 D 8 12-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) (Astarabad (USA))

O Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton

HarryAtkins (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhomadethemostofgoodopportunity(solerivalamiss)whenwinning2-runnerlistedMares’HurdleatWetherby(16f,good)onreturn lastmonth.Unabletogetcompetitivewhenfourthof8inGrade2AscotHurdle3weekslaterandnowrevertstohandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA145

2 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (230) 5P/1354- CD 9 11-7

Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Harry Skelton J

O S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedﬁnerecordwhenfreshbymakingallinthiscorrespondingeventlastseason.Solidformoffcareer-highmarksubsequently,latestwhen apatientlyriddenfourthintheSussexChampionHurdle.Eased1lbandlooksthepickoftheSkeltontriomakinghisreappearance. TFRHHHHH BHA138

3 GOSHEN (FR) (224) 1/P3530- CD 9 11-6

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Hyde (FR) (Poliglote) Caoilin Quinn J

O Mr Steven Packham Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Toulorge KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAverysmarthurdlerathisbest.OpenedchaseaccountatExeterinspring2024andnotdiscreditedbackchasingwhenthirdtoHoeJoly Smokein3mhandicaphereinMarch.Foundbet365GoldCuptoocompetitivethefollowingmonthandreturnsbackovertimber. TFRHHHII BHA137

4 METIER (IRE) (28) 410/PP/0/- CD 9 11-2

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - We’ll Go Walking (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Bryan Carver J

O Mr G. C. Stevens Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Knockainey Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterknownasaFlatperformerthesedaysandbutit’shardtoknowhowmuchabilityremainsjudgedonboth2025outings,shapingasiftherunwas neededinNovemberhandicapatDoncaster4weeksago Backhurdlingfortheﬁrsttimesincespring2024andbesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA133

5 GLYNN BRAE

(IRE) (27) 62115-1 C D

5 11-2

Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) (Presenting) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

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

B S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWProliﬁcoverhurdleslastseasonandpickedupfromwherehe’dleftofftorecordvictorynumber4in6-runnerhandicaphurdlehere(19.8f,good)last month,showingawillingattitudetogetbackupafteranuntidyjumpatthelastlookedtohavecosthim.5lbrisefairsoshortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA133

6 L’ASTROBOY (GER) (993) 1/122//- D 8 11-1

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - La Martina (GER) (Seattle Dancer (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Chr Holshbach Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingstarttocareerwhenwinningFfosLasbumper/maidenhurdlein2022beforetakinghisformupanotchwhenrunner-upinGrade1Tolworth here.Unabletocapitaliseonamarkeddropingradeinspring2023andhasclearlyhadseveralissuestonothavebeenseensince. TFRHHIII BHA132

7 GO DANTE (GB) (24) 0P001-6 CD 9 10-13

Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Deﬁnite Article) Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwhenlanding17-runnerImperialCup(Handicap)overC&DforasecondyearrunninginMarch,sustainingrunwelltoleadclose home.FoundtesttoomuchonreturnatBangorlastmonthsohewarrantsconsiderablerespectbackherewitharununderhisbelt. TFRHHHHI BHA130

8 HONKYTONK HIGHWAY(IRE) (24) 10/212-P CD 6 10-11

Br B m Milan - St Gregory (IRE) (Presenting) Brendan Powell J

O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Godfrey Greene Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinnerwhodidn’tneedtoimproveonheropeningeffortoverhurdleswhenmakingallinC&DListedeventonthiscardlastyear.Muchimproved whennarrowlydeniedinavaluablenoviceatWindsorthefollowingmonthbutranashockeronreturn/handicapdebutatBangorrecently

AFADIL (FR) (35) 6230P-0 D

6 10-3

Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Harry Cobden J

O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinImperialCupoverC&Dlastspringbutit’snow13runssincehislastwinandheshapedasifneedingtherunonreturnatAscot5weeksago (hadanotherbreathingoperationduringabsence).Handicapperdropshimanothercoupleandnosurprisetoseeanimprovedeffort. TFRHHHII BHA120

10 DANCE AND GLANCE

(GB) (35) 312-524 D 5 10-2

Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse (Kayf Tara) Rex Dingle J

O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual2mhurdleswinnerlasttermwhoreappearedwithagoodsecondatNewtonAbbotinOctoberAskedanotherbigquestionfromfarbackinaspeed-favouringracewhenfourthatAscot(15.7f)5weeksagoanditlooksamatteroftimebeforehegetshisheadbackinfront.(3lboutofweightshere). TFRHHHHI BHA116

11 LUCKY ONE (FR) (15) 6-40036 D 10 10-2

Br Br g Authorized (IRE) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) (Vettori (IRE)) Roisin Leech (7) J

O The Has Been’s Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B E.A.R.L. du Bois Hue W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Patchy form, running a good race when third at Newton Abbot on return but ﬁnishing well held at Chepstowjustoverafortnightago.Facesaverystifftaskfromwelloutoftheweights. TFRHIIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: KNICKERBOCKERGLORY(IRE) 8 10 10 Harry Skelton 13-8 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), 9-2 Glynn Brae (IRE), Dance And Glance (GB), 10-1 Go Dante (GB), Afadil (FR), 12-1 Kateira (GB), 16-1 Goshen (FR), Metier (IRE), 33-1 Honky Tonk Highway (IRE), 40-1 L’Astroboy (GER), 200-1 Lucky One (FR) PLAY SMARTER

Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for KNICKERBOCKERGLORY, who bolted up in this on return last year and Dan Skelton’s charge can enhance an already superb record fresh. His main threat may emerge from Go Dante, who made it back-to-back Imperial Cups over C&D in the spring and should be spot on with his reappearance under his belt. 5-y-o’s Glynn Brae and Dance And Glance can battle it out for third.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) 2.GO DANTE 3.GLYNN BRAE (IRE)

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THEBETFAIRTINGLECREEK

One of the stand-out two mile chases of the season, the Betfair Tingle Creek attracts the best of the best. First run in 1969 as the Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, the race has been graced by some of the true greats in its deep history. Desert Orchid is a name that jumps out on any roll of honour and won the race back in 1988 under Simon Sherwood. 11 years later the races’ most successful horse, Flagship Uberalles won the ﬁrst of this three consecutive victories, spanning 1999-2001. Paul Nicholls won six renewals on the bounce from 2005-2010 with Kauto Star, Master Minded and Twist Magic sharing two wins a piece. Paul Nicholls himself is the race’s leading trainer with a remarkable 12 wins in total. Fast forwarding to more recent times and the list of illustrious names doesn’t stop, with Sprinter Sacre (2012), Sire De Grugy (2013 & 2015), Altior (2018) and dual winner Jonbon (2023 & 2024) all etching their names into history. Today Jonbon goes in search of a historic third consecutive victory.

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £175,000 £96,662 TO THE WINNER

Last year’s renewal of the Betfair Tingle Creek went the way of Jonbon and Nicky Henderson for a second successive time. Sent off 8/13F, Nico de Boinville was sent up to challenge the early pace setter Quilixios, with the pair going stride for stride as they made their way down the back straight. At the railyway fences, Jonbon jumped his way into a marginal lead. Quilixios tried to go

was

THE

TINGLE CREEK STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)

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

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

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (18 wins from 124 runners, 15%) runs L’EAU DU SUD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (10 wins from 64 runners, 16%) runs IL ETAITTEMPS

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018, 2023 and 2024 The stable runs JONBON today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: IL ETAITTEMPS trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.

1 BOOTHILL (IRE) (14) F4/2F4-P 10 11-10

Br B or Br g Presenting - Oyster Pipit (IRE) (Accordion) Bryan Carver J

O Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Noel James Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Prone to mistakes over fences but he’s established as a smart sort, winning back-to-back Ascot handicapsin2023/24.Lightlyracedinrecenttimesanddoesn’tlookuptothislevel.

2 IL ETAITTEMPS (FR) (30) 131/11-1 CD 7 11-10

Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Une des Sources (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) P. Townend J

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

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

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesinGrade1companyandthirdintheArkleasanovicebuttookhisformupanothernotchwhenloweringthecoloursofJonbonintheCelebration ChaseoverC&DinApril.Completedasimpletaskineffortlessfashiononreappearance(20.8f)andthatwillhaveteedhimupnicely TFRHHHHH BHA169

3 JONBON (FR) (22) 11212-2 CD BF 9 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

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classandconsistentchaserwhowinthisraceforthefourthtimeayearago.Unliketheprevious2campaigns,though,hedidn’twintheShloerChase onreappearanceatCheltenham(heavy)andwhilehe’llcomeonforthat,IlEtaitTempsbeathimoverC&DinApril.Cheekpiecesnowon. TFRHHHHI BHA167

4 L’EAU DU SUD (FR) (22) 11143-1 CD 7 11-10

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Eaux Fortes (FR) (Walk In The Park (IRE)) Harry Skelton J

O MasonHogarthFergusonHalesThelateJHales Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B E.A.R.L. Du Moulin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakehismarkoverfenceslasttermandcompletedafour-timerinGrade2KingmakeratWarwickinFebruary.Formlevelledoffin Gradedcompanyafterbuthemadeasparklingstarttohissecondseasonchasingwhena15-lengthwinneroftheSchloerChase. TFRHHHHI BHA163

5 LIBBERTY HUNTER

(GB) (22) 23/12F-U 9 11-10

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella (Lahib (USA))

Harry Cobden J

O Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B B. J. Eckley Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhoscoredatCheltenhamonhisreturnlasttermandwasrunningwellwhenfalling3outinQueenMotherChampionChase. Fencesagaingotinhiswayonreappearance,onthebackfootafteranearlymistakeandunseatedridersixthintheSchloerChase. TFRHHIII BHA151

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: JONBON (FR) 8 11 10 Nico de Boinville 8-13 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Il Etait Temps (FR), 7-2 Jonbon (FR), L’Eau du Sud (FR), 33-1 Libberty Hunter (GB), 80-1 Boothill (IRE)

A most intriguing renewal with IL ETAIT TEMPS taken to cement his position at the top of the 2m chase tree withApril’s C&D beating ofJonbon just aboutthe best form on offer The Henderson inmate has lost some of his lustre in recent times but cheekpieces are on and sure to strip ﬁtter for Cheltenham and away from heavy ground, he may be up to reversing Scholer Chase form with L’eau du Sud, who was hard ﬁt for that assignment. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE LONDON NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 187 runners, 18%) runs INVINCIBLE NAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs ASK BREWSTER

LONGESTTRAVELLER: O’CONNELL trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.

1 TANGANYIKA (FR) (20) 54112-5

7 12-0

Br B g Martaline - Norita Has (FR) (Kapgarde (FR)) Charlie Deutsch J

O Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B E.A.L. Haras de Montaigu et al Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingsortwasprogressivelastseason,scoringover3matMarketRasenandCarlislebeforesigningoffwithanexcellentsecondof16inMidlands NationalatUttoxeterinMarch.ShapedwellonreturnatCheltenhamlastmonthandshouldimprove,forallhisyardareyettohittopgear TFRHHHHI BHA140

2 O’CONNELL (IRE) (34) 01112-3 C 9 11-6

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

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchachaserontheuplastseason,strongattheﬁnishwhenlandingahat-trickatthiscourse(24.2f,heavy)priortochasinghomeaspeedierrival onbettergroundintheEiderCaughttheeyewhenastaying-onthirdonreappearancelastmonthandlookstailor-madeforthisrace TFRHHHHH BHA132

3 ASK BREWSTER (IRE) (56) 0P511-1

Br B g Ask - Latest Instalment (IRE) (Mahler)

O Midlands Quintet

6 11-3

Harry Cobden J

Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B John O’Mahony Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlastseasonwithback-to-backwins(latterlyover3m4fatCheltenham)andcontinuedhisprogressionwithsuccessina3mChepstowhandicap onreappearanceinOctoberThrivingandtherecouldbemoretocomesteppingbackupintripwithHarryCobdenaboardﬁrsttime. TFRHHHHI BHA129

4 HUNG

JURY

(IRE) (21) 56-1401

10 11-2

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) (Dilshaan) Sean Bowen J

O Martin Keighley Racing Club

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B William Flood FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWNoviceimprovedtolandabig-ﬁeldhunteratCheltenham(32.4f)inMayandgotbackontheupwhensuccessfulina3m1famateurriders’handicapatCheltenham lastmonth,lookinganout-and-outstayer.PartneredbyChampionJockeyforﬁrsttimeandsuretoappreciatethestepbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA128

INVINCIBLE

NAO (FR) (27) 5211P-1 C 7 10-12

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

O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinback-to-backstayinghandicapsatPlumptonlastwinterbutjumpedpoorlywhenpulledupintheMidlandsnational.Madeawinningreturn ina3-runner21/2mhandicapherelastmonthandwillbesuitedthereturntoalongertrip Shouldbecompetitiveifhejumpsaswellhere. TFRHHHII BHA124

JUPITER ALLEN

(FR) (29) 14P10-4 BF 6 10-10

Br Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Bienvenue Allen (FR) (Network (GER)) Rex Dingle J

O Mr Ron Watts Chester Williams, South Molton T

B Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthanevenwhengamewinneratTaunton(23f)inFebruarybutunabletodominatewhenwellbeatenintheNationalHuntchaseatCheltenham(29f). ShapedbetterthantheresultoncomebackatExeterandnosurprisetoseehiminthemixwitharununderhisbelt.Engaged3.05ExeterFriday. TFRHHHII BHA122

7 RIVERS CORNER (GB) (19) 06312-3

7 10-6

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whisky Rose (IRE) (Old Vic) Brendan Powell J

O J P Romans & Nick Case Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Distillery Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedinﬁrst-timeblinkerswhenoffthemarkonsecondchasestartatNewbury(23.4f)andbackedthatupwhenrunner-upinabetterraceoversameC&D inMarch.EncouragingthirdoveraninadequatetestatExeteroncomebackandhe’sunexposedonﬁrststartovermarathontrip Notdismissed. TFRHHHII BHA118

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: MR VANGO (IRE) 8 11 6 Nico de Boinville 3-1 (Sara Bradstock) 10 ran Hood worn by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 O’Connell (IRE), 7-2 Tanganyika (FR), Ask Brewster (IRE), 8-1 Invincible Nao (FR), 10-1 Hung Jury (IRE), 12-1 Jupiter Allen (FR), Rivers Corner (GB)

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1 CAPTAIN HUGO (IRE) (30) 2-11 5 11-6

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Vic Chic (IRE)

Sean Houlihan J

O Scrimgeours, Mighell & White Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B J.R. Weston Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSonofSoldierofFortunecreatedanexcellentimpressionwhenmakingawinningstartinthisspherein11-runner noviceatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)30daysago Thatformisworkingoutwellsohe’stheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 RACE TO BASE (IRE) (25) 1421-51

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE)

O Mr D. M. Proos

5 11-6

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Jimmy Lawler Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhobuiltonhishurdlingdebutpromisewheneasilylanding9-runnernoviceatHereford (16.2f,goodtosoft)25daysago Thisistougherbutheshouldn’tbeunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 TAURUS BAY (IRE) (37) 1-1

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Tea Time Tilly (IRE)

O Redknapp and Hill

4 11-6

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B C. Berry Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEW£155,000purchaseafterwinninganIrishpointandhewonreadilyonhishurdlingbowin2mStratford novice(goodtosoft)37daysago ThissonofPoet’sWordlooksausefulprospect.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2024:MEETING ABANDONED

Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Captain Hugo (IRE), 7-2 Taurus Bay (IRE), 9-2 Race To Base (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

None of the trio can be ruled out but CAPTAIN HUGO looked an excellent prospect when going in at Newbury last month and can improve sufficiently to thwart Ben Pauling’s stylish Stratford scorerTaurus Baywho also has better days ahead of him. Hereford victor Race To Base can’t be discounted either in an intriguing contest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN HUGO (IRE) 2.TAURUS BAY (IRE) 3.RACE TO BASE (IRE)

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RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500

Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs TOP GUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs TOP GUY LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOMBAY PETE & DIXIE MAFIA trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 187 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 GLANCE OF GLORY (GB) (45) 3-11 5 12-0

Br B g Passing Glance - Tea Caddy James Best J

O Sapphire Racing Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B The Batsford Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivePassingGlancegeldingwhowent2-2thistermonhishandicapbowatWorcester(20f,goodtosoft)45daysago, doingwelltogetupgivenheblundered3out.Bigshoutinhishat-trickbidwiththisstepupto3malsoalikelypositive. TFRHHHHH BHA109

2 THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (52) 23P2-P3 6 11-11

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J

O Mr Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaiden hurdlerwho wasn’t disgracedwhenthird of4 in novice atWetherby(19.7f, goodto ﬁrm) 52daysago Backupintripandnotdiscounted.

3 THE GREAT ESCAPE (IRE) (32) 0-32320 5 11-9

BHA106

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O The Great Escape Three Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformwithoutwinninguntilcominginlastof8inhandicaphurdleatWarwick(21f,good)32daysago. Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA104

4 DIXIE MAFIA (IRE) (27) 11U4-05 6 11-9

Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Midnight Way (IRE)

O Encore Racing

Jack Tudor J

Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Geoffrey Thompson Dodson and Horrell S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerwhomadeapromisingstartforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthin2mnoviceatWarwick.Failedto buildonittwicesinceatFfosLasbutnotwrittenoffnowgoingintohandicapsuppedmarkedlyindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA104

5 TOP GUY (IRE) (22) 554-502 5 11-3

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

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O JDJ Racing Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B M. Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedhisforminhandicapswhensecondof8atSouthwell(20.4f,soft)22daysago, justfailing.Stepsupintripandnotruledoutdespitetakinga3lbweightsrise.

6 SANDSCAPE (GB) (23) 2P0-423 BF 5 11-2

Br B g Cityscape - Hayley Belle (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Mr P. B. T. Armitage Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Mr P. B. T. Armitage Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbuthecomeshereingoodnick,thirdof7inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(23.1f,goodtosoft) 23daysago Oughttobethereaboutsagainwithavisoradded. TFRHHHII BHA97

7 PRINCESSE MILANIA (IRE) (15) 000113 D 5 11-1

Br B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR)

O New Vision Bloodstock

B Noel Doyle

Jamie Hamilton J

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

Mark Walford Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSignedoffforOllyMurphywthPlumptonwinandfollowedupforhisnewtraineratWetherbylaterinOctober.Recorded agoodthirdof7(off6lbhighermark)in25fCatterickhandicap15daysagosomustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA96

8 BOMBAY PETE (GB) (24) F-5000 4 10-12

Br Gr g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Princesse Pauline (FR) MrJ. J. Murphy-Knight (7) J

O The Stepping Stones Syndicate Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B Yorton Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell, Dreams & Wishes S TIMEFORMVIEWHas been brought along steadily, seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Signiﬁcantlyupintripforhishandicapbowandnoforlornhope.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Glance of Glory (GB), 7-2 Sandscape (GB), 5-1 Top Guy (IRE), 11-2 Princesse Milania (IRE), 12-1 Dixie Maﬁa (IRE), 14-1 The Great Escape (IRE), 20-1 The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 25-1 Bombay Pete (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty are in with a shout but the improving GLANCE OF GLORY did well to maintain his unbeaten record for the season at Worcester after a late blunder and can complete a hat-trick on his ﬁrst attempt at 3m now. Christian Williams’ handicap debutant Dixie Maﬁa appeals as a likely improver and could emerge as the chief threat, although in-form pair Sandscape and Princesse Milania can both have a say too. Top Guy completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLANCE OF GLORY 2.DIXIE MAFIA (IRE) 3.SANDSCAPE

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for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (10 wins from 89 runners, 11%) runs PLEASINGTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 51 runners, 14%) runs PLEASINGTON

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KDEUX SAINT FRAY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 232 miles.

1 PLEASINGTON (IRE) (21) 65/110-3 7 11-8

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE)

James Bowen J

O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Kenilworth House Stud Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulwinning2mhurdlerwhomadeapromisingstartinthissphereafter8monthsoffwhenthirdof5inhandicap atWetherby(15.2f,soft)21daysago Canbuildonitnow,especiallysteppedupintrip Likelyplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA129

2 INEDIT STAR (FR) (36) 23533-2 7 11-8

Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Tulipe Star (FR)

Tom Broughton (5) J

O Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg T

B Dominique Vigneron & Bruno Vigneron

Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWAdualbumper/hurdleswinnerinFrance.Yettoscoreoverfences,buthe’sprovingreliableandreturnedwithagood secondof6inhandicapchaseatWetherby(19.4f,good)36daysago Oughttobeintheshake-uponcemore. TFRHHHII BHA129

3 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (20) 1152-F1 D 5 11-5

Br B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR) Jonathan Burke J

O Les Bleus Fonces Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Mme Catherine Savare geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m3f winning hurdler who left his chasing debut well behind when bagging 6-runner handicapatCheltenham(20.2f,soft)20daysago Shouldimprovefurthersonottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA126

4 GUARD THE MOON (GB) (225) 1220PF- 7 11-5

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter Sam Twiston-Davies J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoafairlyusefulhurdlerlastterm,leadingwhenfell2outinhandicapatPerth(26.6f,soft) inApril.Alsoscoredonhisseasonalreturnsomuchrespectednowgoingchasing. TFRHHHII BHA126

5 CAPTAIN BUTLER (IRE) (24) 21/1/15-2 BF 7 11-2

Br B g Mount Nelson - Grangeclare Gold (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O Mr Eric A. Elliott Ruth Jefferson, Malton T

B Ethel Flanagan & Sunnyhill Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWPointandbumperwinner(forPaulineRobson)whomadeanencouragingdebutforhisnewyardwhensecond of11in2m4fhandicaphurdleatAyrlastmonth.Verymuchonetoconsidernowstartingoutoverfences. TFRHHHII BHA123

6

IT’S

HARD TO KNOW

(IRE) (273) 1/1160- 6 11-2

Br Ch g Malinas (GER) - Sean’s Oscar (IRE) Ben Jones J

O Owners Group 138 Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B James Browne Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointscorerwholanded2m4fnovicehurdlesatLingﬁeld/MarketRasenlastwinter.Wellheldinstrongercompany twiceafterbuthebringsplentyofpotentialonhischasingbow.Notwithoutinterestforin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA123

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Pleasington (IRE), 7-2 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 11-2 Inedit Star (FR), It’s Hard To Know (IRE), 13-2 Captain Butler (IRE), 12-1 Guard The Moon (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Olly Murphy’s PLEASINGTON shaped well on his recent chasing bow when third at Wetherby and with this step up in trip a likely plus too he can come out on top in a fascinating novice handicap chase. Kdeux Saint Fray heads the list of dangers on the back of his Cheltenham victory, although the three fencing newcomers all bring lots of potential, not least It’s Hard To Know and Captain Butler

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLEASINGTON (IRE) 2.KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) 3.IT’S HARD TO KNOW (IRE)

THE WILLIAM HILL RACING

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

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

Owners Prize Money 1st £13748, 2nd £6874, 3rd £3437, 4th £1719, 5th £858, 6th £431, 7th £214. (PenaltyValue £18004)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs UNCLE BERT

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D McCain (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs BLEU D’ENFER & RICHMOND LAKE

FANCYTHAT: N & WTwiston-Davies won this race in 2015 and 2018. The stable runs UNCLE BERT today. N Alexander won this race in 2020 and 2021. The stable runs NEDTANNER today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: GAELIC ARC trained by J P Ryan, Ireland.

1 THE KALOOKI KID (GB) (34) 5/2110-4 D 7 12-0

Br Gr g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wild Blueberry (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Hall Farm Stud Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved switched to fences last season, jumping well to land handicaps at Doncaster (19.1f) and Musselburgh(20.3f).MadeasatisfactoryreturnatCarlislelastmonthandlooksalikelyplayerhere. TFRHHHHI BHA139

2 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (24) 232P0-3 CD 9 11-10

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE)

Theo Gillard J

O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiseventin2023andplentyofgoodeffortsindefeatlastseason,includingwhenrunner-up(off7lbhigher)overC&D 12monthsago FailedtogethomeoverlongertripatBangoronreturnlastmonthandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA135

3

UNCLE BERT (GB) (267) P23150- D 8 11-7

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Azza (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who has done his winning on soft/heavy ground. including over 3m at Haydock in January. Fairlyhandicapped,backoverthelargerobstaclesonhisreturn,buthasyettofullyconvinceinthisdiscipline. TFRHHIII BHA132

4 MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) (24) 412/11-2 D BF 8 11-3

Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Caphira

James Bowen J

O The Old Romantics Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B M. Richard Venn Bloodstock Ltd & M. J. W Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWMadepositivestartforWarrenGreatrexlastterm,winningbothhisstartsatthissortoftrip.Improvedonthatwhengood secondof9inhandicapchase(9/2)atBangor(20.3f,heavy)onreturn24daysagoandisonly2lbhigherhere. TFRHHHHH BHA128

5 BLEU D’ENFER (FR) (28) 422P1-0 D

Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Quesotho Royale (FR)

O Mr J. Fyffe

7 11-2

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Mr F. Duvivier & Mr G. Defontaine JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWAyrmaidenhurdlewinnerwhorespondedwelltotheﬁttingofcheekpieceswhenbelatedlyoffthemarkinhandicapchaseatCarlisle (20f)inApril.However,noimpactondebutfornewyardinGrandSeftonherelastmonthandhassomethingtoprovenow. TFRHHIII BHA127

6 GAELIC ARC (IRE) (27) 0P0404 D

9 10-13

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Great Jane (FR) C. M. Quirke (3) J

O Mark R.D Fleming / T. Westropp Bennett John Patrick Ryan, Ireland T

B M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett TIMEFORMVIEWNotthemostreliableandarrivesonbackofbelow-pareffortsinIrelandinrecentmonths.Likelybest watched. TFRHIIII BHA124

7 NED TANNER (IRE) (28) 12214-0 D 9 10-9

Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE)

O Hands and Heels

Sean Quinlan J

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2ofhis7startsoverthissortoftriplasttermandlikelyneededtherunwhenlastof7onhisreturn atKelso28daysago Notoutofthings.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

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

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Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Kalooki Kid (GB), 3-1 Margaret’s Legacy (FR), 11-2 Richmond Lake (IRE), 8-1 Ned Tanner (IRE), 10-1 Uncle Bert (GB), 14-1 Bleu d’Enfer (FR), 25-1 Gaelic Arc (IRE)

MARGARET’S LEGACY pulled clear of the remainder when second to a well-handicapped sort at Bangor last month and remains feasibly treated. He can return to winning ways The Kalooki Kid and Richmond Lake are also of interest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARGARET’S LEGACY (FR) 2.THE KALOOKI KID 3.RICHMOND LAKE (IRE)

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Owners Prize Money 1st £17216, 2nd £7096, 3rd £3548, 4th £1776, 5th £888, 6th £444, 7th £220 (PenaltyValue £22508)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs EDELAK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs EDELAK FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2023. The stable runs TREASURE PLANET today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BIBE MUS trained by R O’Sullivan, Ireland.

1 BIBE MUS (FR) (35) 13

Br B g Camelot - Josephine Bettany

James Bowen J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B Ecurie de Cachene The Sporting Life S TIMEFORMVIEWFlatwinnerinFranceandmadeawinningstartoverhurdleswhentakinga12-runnerGowranjuvenilemaideninOctoberImprovementwasnotforthcoming whenthirdtotheodds-onMangeToutatDownRoyalsince,butthatformlooksallthebetterinlightofthewinner’ssubsequentGrade3success. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 DIAMOND JIM (IRE) (24) 2

Br B g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Godolphin Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingdebutwhenﬁndingonlythewell-backedfavouritetoogoodondebutin16.7fjuniorhurdleatBangor,inturnpulling wellclearoftherest Opentoimprovement,butwhetherhe’llprogresssufficientlytomixitatthislevelremainstobeseen. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 EDELAK (IRE) (129) 11-0

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Edelmira (IRE)

O Carsberg, Rafftery & Stennett

Tristan Durrell J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B His HighnessTheAga Khan’s Studs S.C. Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORMVIEWAchievedafairlyusefullevelofformontheFlatforJohnMurtagh,winningabig-ﬁeld11/2mGalwaymaidenindecisivefashionwhen lastseeninJuly Subsequentlygeldedand,havingjoinedatopjumpsyard,heisofstronginterestondebutinthissphere. TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 LORD (GER) (21) 21116 D

Br B g Best Solution (IRE) - Linaria (GER)

O David & Carol Shaw

11-0

Brian Hughes J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Gestut Auenquelle Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframein2FlatoutingsinGermanyandpromisingstartoverhurdlesforOllyMurphy,winning3onthebounceforthatyardinAugust/ SeptemberChangedhandsfor£70,000,butbeatenalongwaystartingoutforthisyardinaCheltenhamGrade2lastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA119

5 SCARLET MOON (GB) (32) 31 11-0

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Star Rock Ben Poste J

O Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWFourFlatwinsthisyearatupto13/4mandwhilehishurdlesdebutatSedgeﬁeldinOctoberwasratherdisappointing,hedulyleftthatbehindwhenaccounting for13rivalsin2mWarwickmaidennexttime.Thisistougher,butheshouldhavemoretoofferinthissphereandisonetoconsider TFRHHHII BHA109

TREASURE PLANET (IRE)

(30)

41

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Beach of Falesa (IRE)

O Martin Broughton Racing Partners 2

11-0

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedplentyinFlatmaidensforDonnachaO’Brienduringthespringandconﬁrmedpromiseofhishurdlesdebutfourth atChepstowwhenboltingupatLudlowlastmonth.Likelytoprogressandhelooksausefuljuvenileinthemaking. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 ONLY ONE BLUE (IRE) (25) 12 D

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Missunited (IRE)

O Mr C. Noell III

B Mrs Vanessa Hutch

10-7

Tom Broughton J

Max Comley, Sutton Veny T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenonFlatforRichardHannonandmadeasuccessfulhurdledebutfornewconnectionsatSedgeﬁeld,withScarletMoonadisappointingthird. BackedthatupwhensecondatHerefordsince,butshearguablylacksthepotentialofsomeofthese,includingthere-opposingScarletMoon. TFRHHIII BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Treasure Planet (IRE), 11-4 Edelak (IRE), 4-1 Bibe Mus (FR), 10-1 Scarlet Moon (GB), 22-1 Lord (GER), 28-1 Only One Blue (IRE), 33-1 Diamond Jim (IRE)

EDELAK’s dam is a half-sister to a winning hurdler and he is a fascinating recruit for the Dan Skelton yard, having shown plenty of ability on the Flat in Ireland this year, most recently landing a Galway maiden with a good deal of authority Bound to have been well-schooled ahead ofthis hurdles debut, Edelak shades preference ahead ofTreasure Planet, who did the job well at Ludlow on his second start in this sphere. Scarlet Moon also looks promising and merits respect, along with Bibe Mus.

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for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £64440, 2nd £26520, 3rd £13260, 4th £6630, 5th £3315, 6th £1650, 7th £840, 8th £405, 9th £210, 10th £105. (PenaltyValue £84195) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs GALIA DES LITEAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs EXCELLO LONGESTTRAVELLER: BIOLUMINESCENCE trained by G Cromwell & ROI MAGE trained by P Griffin, Ireland.

colours no horse age

1 MR VANGO (IRE) (266) 13P/111- D 9 12-0

Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)

O Cracker and Smodge Partnership

Jack Tudor J

Sara Bradstock, Wantage T

B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmartchaserlastterm,winningatSandownonreturnlastDecember,beforefollowingupwithagamesuccessinthePeterMarshatHaydock. Completedthehat-trickinthe41/4mMidlandsNationalwhenlastseeninMarchandappealsasthetypewhowilltaketotheseuniquefences. TFRHHHII BHA152

2 BIOLUMINESCENCE (IRE) (30) P/122P-3 7 11-9

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly Round (IRE) Keith Donoghue J

O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr A. R. M. M. Kavanagh

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2chasewinneratLimericklastDecemberwhofollowedupwithgoodrunner-upeffortsinGrade3andListedcompany.Wasn’tknockedabout whenthirdonreturninamares’ListedcontestatClonmel,butshe’sonatough-lookingmarknowreturnedtohandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA147

3 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (224) P/241P6- 9 11-6

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

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

B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartstayingchaserwhoendeda2-yearlosingrunatUttoxeterinFebruary.Farfromdisgracedwhensixthof19inamajor Sandownhandicap(28.7f,goodtoﬁrm)onﬁnalrunoflastterm,butlooksvulnerablebackfroma7-monthbreak. TFRHHIII BHA144

4 TWIG (GB) (27) 2P000-1 D 10 11-5

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit

Beau Morgan (5) J

O Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upoffthismarkintheUltimaatthe2024CheltenhamFestival.Largelybelowparlastterm,includingwhenoutwiththewashingintheGrand National,butdidatleastprovehiswellbeingwhenlandingasmall-ﬁeldveterans’handicaponreturnatSandown.Cheekpiecesreﬁtted. TFRHHIII BHA143

5 BILL BAXTER (IRE) (30) 25U4-12 C

Br Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE)

O Glassex Ltd

9 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T

B Mary Fanning McCormack Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofamuch-reducedmarkwhenlandinga12-runnerListedhandicapchaseatPunchestown(24.5f,goodtosoft)inMay.Goodstarttothis seasonwhenrunner-upoverhurdlesatNewburyand,havinglandedtheTophamoverthesefencesinApril2023,hehastoentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA139

6 ROI MAGE (FR) (90) 1506-21 D

Br B g Poliglote - Royale Majesty (FR)

O Pryde/Van Der Hoeven/McGladery/Beaumont

B Mrs I. Garcon & Mr J. P. Garcon

13 11-0

James Reveley J

Patrick Griffin, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaListedCrossCountrychaseinFranceonlateststartinSeptember.Completedinthe2023and2024runningsoftheGrandNational,sohis abilitytonegotiatetheseobstaclesisnotindoubt,buthe’sattheveteranstagenowandothersmakemoreappealforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA138

7 WHITE RHINO (IRE) (28) 4/11UP-0 9 10-13

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Aventia (IRE) Craig Nichol J

O The Rhino Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Kenilworth House Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdlesandfurtherstepsforwardoverfenceslastwinter,landingbraceofhandicapsataround21fonﬁrst2starts.Endedthat campaignonadowner,butwasn’tseentobesteffectintheGrandSeftononreturnherelastmonthandmayyetresumehisprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA137

8 GALIA DES LITEAUX (FR) (34) 2054P-5 9 10-10

Br B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Serie Love (FR)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T

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

TIMEFORMVIEWFormdippedfollowinganencouragingreappearancesecondinlistedmares’eventatCarlislelastterm,pulledupintheMidlandsNationalwonbyMrVango onﬁnalrunofthatcampaign.Ontheupside,shehasslippedtoanattractivemarkandcompletedthiscoursewheneighthinthe2024National. TFRHHHII BHA134

9 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (28) 112-224 C 9 10-10

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

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

B Mr Walter Connors Aerocom UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedtimewithPatrickNevilleoutofsorts,butwon2ofhis3startsfornewyardlasttermandhasstartedthiscampaignwell,too,mostrecentlyputting inagoodroundofjumpingoverthesefenceswhenfourthof17inthe21fGrandSefton.However,thistripwillprobablystretchhim. TFRHHIII BHA134

10 EXCELLO

(FR) (28) 23040-3 6 10-9

Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Pafadas (FR)

James Bowen J

O Mrs Angela Yeoman Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Ecurie Sagara Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchimportwholookedgoodwhenwinningasmall-ﬁeldgraduationchaseatAscotin2023/24.Winlesssince,buthasedgeddowntoaworkable markandnegotiatedtheseobstacleswithaplombwhenthirdonreturnintheGrandSefton.Solideach-wayclaimsoffjust1lbhigher TFRHHHII BHA133

11 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE)

(34) 12320-4 BF 7 10-6

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O The Box 8 Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dual-hurdleswinnerwhomadeasuccessfulstartinthissphereatStratfordlastseason.Largelycreditableeffortsindefeatthereafter,includingwhen fourthof9onreturnatCarlisle(31/4m,goodtosoft),buttherewon’tbeanyhangingabouthereandhisstaminawillbeputtothetest. TFRHHHII BHA130

12

VAL

DANCER (IRE)

(34) 33/112-0 D 8 10-6

Br B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE)

Charlie Hammond J

O The Val Dancers Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Charles Persse Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWScalednewheightslastterm,scoringonreturnatCarlislebeforewinningtheWelshNationalatChepstowRananothercrackerwhenthird(subsequently promotedtosecond)intheGrandNationalTrialatHaydock,buttrailedinlastof9onreturnthistimeroundbackatCarlisle. TFR

13 GABORIOT (FR) (28) 1363P-2

9 10-2

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Uddy (FR) Robert Dunne J

O Mr G. C. Myddelton

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnseatedrideronﬁrstexperienceoverthesefencesinthe2024Foxhunters’,buthewasthirdinthetheGrandSeftonlastNovemberandmovedup aplacingwhensecondinthisseason’srenewalofthatbighandicaplastmonth.Remainsonafairmarkup2lbandhe’samajorplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA125

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Blinkers worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Mr Vango (IRE), 13-2 Gaboriot (FR), 7-1 Galia des Liteaux (FR), 8-1 White Rhino (IRE), 9-1 Bioluminescence (IRE), 10-1 Westerninthepark (IRE), 12-1 Bill Baxter (IRE), Excello (FR), 18-1 Monbeg Genius (IRE), 20-1 Val Dancer (IRE), 28-1 Twig (GB), 33-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 40-1 Roi Mage (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

The Greenall/Guerriero yard saddle two strong contenders here in WHITE RHINO and Gaboriot.The latter fared muchthe best ofthem inthe Grand Sefton last month, butWhite Rhinowas always onthe back foot afterbeing hampered atthethird fence and is now4lb lowerintheweights. MrVangowas progressive last termandisgreatlyrespected,alongwithExcelloandGaliadesLiteaux,whileWesternintheparkshapedwell on return at Carlisle but a strongly-run race at this trip may stretch him.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WHITE RHINO (IRE) 2.GABORIOT (FR) 3.MR VANGO (IRE)

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Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(25 wins from 176 runners, 14%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SUNRAY SHADOW

FANCYTHAT: O Murphy won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs ACT OFAUTHORITY, BREWIN’UPASTORM and RAMBO T today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: KEPLER’S LAW trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 187 miles.

1 BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (588) 0/23210/- CD 12 12-0

Br B g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (IRE)

Brian Hughes J

O Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Longrove Stud Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartandlikeablehurdlerwhoshowedhimselftobeeverybitasgoodaseverwhenlandingthe4-runnerBallybinHurdlein gamestyleatFairyhouseinApril2024 Offsincenextstartandprobablyworthwatchingonreturnnowaged12. TFRHHIII BHA145

2 RAMBO T (IRE) (56) 2151-31 D 8 11-12

Br B g Ocovango - Biddy’s Boru (IRE)

James Bowen J

O Mpb Contractors Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Gavin Dower

TIMEFORMVIEW8-y-owhoboastsagoodstrikerateandprovedhimselfbetterthaneverwhenwinning14-runnerhandicap hurdle(12/1)atChepstow(19.4f,goodtoﬁrm)56daysago 6lbhigherherebutshouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA143

3 CRACKING RHAPSODY (IRE) (20) 10101-0 6 11-7

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Cracking Gale (IRE)

Craig Nichol J

O Mr J D Wright & Mrs S Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Mr Jay Leahy

TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-oenjoyedafine2024/25season,winning3timesincludingtheMorebattleatKelsoandScottishChampionHurdleonfinalstart atAyr(2m)inApril.PerhapsrustywhendownthefieldintheGreatwoodlasttimeandmarketmayprovebestguidehere. TFRHHHII BHA138

4 ACT OF AUTHORITY

(FR) (30) 14320-4 D 7 11-7

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE)

Lewis Saunders (5) J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr Franck A. McNulty Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerlastautumnandprovedasgoodaseverwhenrunner-upintheMartinPipe.Shapedasifretainingall abilitywhenfourthof11inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(24.3f,goodtosoft)30daysago Shortlistmaterial. TFRHHHHH BHA138

5 WELLINGTON ARCH (GB) (217) 12121-3 CD 6 11-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Moyliscar Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mr M J Gaskell Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Mrs Caroline George Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivelastseasonandmadehissecondstartinhandicapsawinningonewhentaking20-runnerraceatAintree(20f).Placedinanotherbig-ﬁeld handicapatPunchestownnexttime(despitelatemistake)andit’shardtoknowwherehisceilingliesreturningfrom7monthsoff TFRHHHHI BHA133

6 STREAM OF STARS (GB) (19) 342-132

10 10-11

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Precious Gem (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Susie & Bob Frosell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Lady Bamford Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin6-runnerhandicaphurdleatBangorinMayandnotfaroffthatlevelwhenthirdfrom4lbhigheratNewtonAbbot 3weekslater.Careerbestwhenrunner-upatPlumpton(20.5f,good,16/1)19daysagoandisrespecteddespitehisadvancedyears. TFRHHHII BHA128

7 RUBBER BALL (GB) (20) 33110-0

5 10-10

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T

B Richard & Candy Mathias Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoprogressedwhencompletingasoftground-doubleinaNewburynoviceinFebruary.Outofdepthin Grade1nexttimeanddowntheﬁeldintheGreatwoodonhisreturn,soneedsstepupintriptogethimbackontrack. TFRHHHII BHA127

8 KEPLER’S LAW (GB) (7) 3310-40 D 6 10-5

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Wee Orbit Jack Tudor J

O Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend T

B C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Stud Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicktomakeintoafairlyuseful2m4fhurdleswinnerforLauraMorganlastseason.Caughttheeyeunderapatientrideforhisnewyard whenfourthatBangoronreturnbutneverlookedlikebuildingonthatpromisewhendowntheﬁeldatNewburylastweek. TFRHHIII BHA122

9 BEAR MARKET (IRE)

(22) 1/1P4-11 C D 6 10-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Mrs Dempsey (IRE)

O Mr G. B. Barlow

TobyWynne J

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Frank Motherway Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeateninbumpersandgotbackontrackinaﬁrst-timetonguetiewhenwinninga17fAintreenoviceonﬁnalstartforNickyHendersoninMay. Gamewhenmakingwinningreturnin7-runnerhandicaphurdleatSouthwell(20.4f,soft)22daysagoandshouldbeinthemixagain. TFRHHHHI BHA119

10 SUNRAY SHADOW

(GB) (30) 1313-5 CD 6 10-2

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Silver Spinner

O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Stanley’s S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenlanding2m4fAintreemaidenhurdlelastOctoberWentoffatlongoddsandseeminglygivenaconsideratereappearance afteran11-monthabsencewhenﬁfthof13inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.Thisshouldrevealmoreupintrip TFRHHHII BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wellington Arch (GB), 9-2 Rambo T (IRE), 5-1 Bear Market (IRE), 13-2 Act of Authority (FR), 7-1 Stream of Stars (GB), 11-1 Rubber Ball (GB), 18-1 Kepler’s Law (GB), 22-1 Brewin’upastorm (IRE), Cracking Rhapsody (IRE), Sunray Shadow (GB)

ACT OF AUTHORITY was runner-up at the Cheltenham Festival last season and made an encouraging return at Newbury last month, so gets the verdict over the hat-trick seeking Bear Market Recent Chepstow winner Rambo T and the returning Wellington Arch are also considered. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ACT OFAUTHORITY (FR)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.10 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE CLAREMONT NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25627 to the winning horse The second to receive £9616, the third £4815, the fourth £2398 and the ﬁfth £1206. fornovice fouryrs old and upwards. Enterby noon, December 1st and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winnerofa Class 2 weight-for-age orClass 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Ofa Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money forthis race 14 entries at £225. - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£19611; Second £8051;Third £4028; Fourth £2012; Fifth £1008. (PenaltyValue £25627.50)A

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

SecondRace 12.43-THEBETFAIRSUPPORTSRACINGWITHPRIDEMARES’HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3)(Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake ifthe horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake ifthe horse is rated 98 or lowerwith £80 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL(AHANDICAPHURDLE RACE), to be run overa distance ofTwo Miles about FourFurlongs (2m 4f56yds) at Cheltenham on 16thApril, 2026. 17 entries at £100 - Closed December1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.20 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horseThe second to receive £7176,thethird £3588,the fourth £1794,the fifth £897 andthe sixth £447. forfouryrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 orhigher, or£30 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 orlowerwith £120 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb PERTEMPS has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS. 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. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enterTHE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 12th, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start ofthe current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage. (Jockey claims not to be taken into account) 11 entries, 1 at £30 and 10 at £150 - Closed December 1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£11925;Second£5961;Third£2982;Fourth£1491;Fifth£744;Sixth£372.(Penalty Value £15609)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 1.50 - THE BETFAIR HENRY VIII NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700 and the fourth £5330 for novice 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 confirmation.. Enter by noon, December 1st and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb BETFAIR has generouslysponsoredthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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. 6 entries at £500 - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£43580; Second £17890;Third £8950; Fourth £4470 (PenaltyValue £56950)A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.25 -THE BETATYOUR BESTWITH BETFAIR HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake ifthe horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake ifthe horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, after November 29th, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Betfair 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 four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 1 at £50 and 14 at £250 - Closed December1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£19875; Second £9935;Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (PenaltyValue £26015) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

SixthRace3.00-THEBETFAIRTINGLECREEKSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(Grade1)(GBBRACE) 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 andthe ﬁfth £4690 forfouryrs old and upwards,which are allotted a rating oran assessment of130 ormore bythe BHAHandicapper, taking account ofraces run up to and including the day priorto entry Enterby noon, November 18th and pay £250 stake, Conﬁrm by noon, December 1st and pay £500, Supplementary Entry by noon, December 1st and pay £5000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE Runners will be paraded in the order requested bythe Managing Executive on the day. 9 entries, 3 at £250, 6 at £750 - Closed November 18th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£76265; Second £31308;Third £15663; Fourth £7823; Fifth £3920. (PenaltyValue £99662.50)A

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 - THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE LONDON NATIONAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake ifthe horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 4th. Penalties, afterNovember29th, 2025, foreach steeple chasewon 6lb BETFAIR has generouslysponsoredthis race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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 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 14 entries, 1 at £50 and 13 at £250 - Closed December 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Sandown Park Racecard - Saturday 6th December

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