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9-0

Sam Twiston-Davies J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Potensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat. TFR★★★★★ BHA135

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Jockey colours Saddle number Sex & colour of horse Horse name Owner Sire

7. Dam 8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide

13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor

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Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race. ★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed. ★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims. ★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. ★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.

Official BHA Ratings Explained The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h. The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.

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Time Race

8-9

1.00pm

17 January Saturday Meeting Novices’ Hurdle

10-11

1.30pm

3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle

14-15

2.00pm

3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle

18-19

2.30pm

12 February Valentines Meeting Novices’ Handicap Chase

22-23

3.00pm

26 February Landlord’s Raceday Handicap Hurdle

24-25

3.30pm

Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’ Open Hunters’ Chase

28-29

4.00pm

9 March Dragonbet Festival Fever Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Today’s Officials Stewards

S. Drowne (Chief Steward) S. Eliot (Stewards’ Panel Chair) M. Bersey, M. Groves, F. Sweeney

Starters

Clerk of the Course R. Bellamy

Safeguarding Officer

T. Hill

W. Jordan S. Upton

Commentator

Judge

Betting Ring Manager

R. Hoiles

V. Moore

E. Jones

Clerk of the Scales

R. Cuthbert

Veterinary Officers D. Freeman, G. Potts

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers S. Shilston S. Fox V. McKevitt

Medical Officers

Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps

Veterinary Surgeons

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Vice Presidents J.S.B. White Mrs H.R. Dunn

Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R.P. Blackburn, G. Henderson, P.S.G Davis (Chief Executive Officer)

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Full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing FFOS LAS Race 1 12.40 1m 7f 182y 1 Blowers (GB) 11-12 2 Starzand (IRE) 11-12 3 Bossman Jack (GB) 11-5 4 Commander Teddy (GB) 11-5 5 Emerald Breeze (GB) 11-5 6 Sun And Rain (FR) 11-5 7 Half Pint Daisy (IRE) 10-12 8 Man Maid (GB) 10-12 9 Rest Is The Best (IRE) 10-12 10 Silver Gale (IRE) 10-12 11 Spring Serenade (IRE) 10-12

Race 4 2.10 2m 4f 1 Lemoncello (FR) 12-2 2 Fresh Speculation (GB) 12-1 3 Aaron (FR) 11-13 4 There Runs Mary (IRE) 11-13 5 Hot Goddess (IRE) 11-11 6 Our Dylan (IRE) 11-9 7 Bluella Bresil (GB) 11-6 8 Pachacuti (IRE) 11-6 9 I Am Spider Man (IRE) 11-6 10 Colonial Empire (GB) 11-6 11 Mumbles (IRE) 10-13

Race 2 1.10 2m 4f 1 Big Lou (FR) 11-7 2 Bobby’s Nelson (IRE) 11-7 3 Eaststone Buck’s (GB) 11-7 4 Giantsgrave (IRE) 11-7 5 Jackpot Cauveliere (FR) 11-7 6 Jury’s In (IRE) 11-7 7 Karma Police (FR) 11-7 8 Manhattan Valley (FR) 11-7 9 Off The Jury (IRE) 11-7 10 The Moonlight Man (IRE) 11-7 11 Times Are Green (IRE) 11-7 12 Tom Desjy (FR) 11-7 13 Trade War (IRE) 11-7

Race 5 2.40 2m 7f 177y 1 Hunter Legend (FR) 12-0 2 Strackan (GB) 11-10 3 Itseemslikeit (GB) 11-7 4 Hurricane Highway (IRE) 11-4 5 Karuma Grey (GER) 11-1 6 Astronomic View (GB) 10-10 7 Not Sure (IRE) 10-8 8 Stellar Stream (IRE) 10-2

Race 3 1.40 2m 3f 83y 1 Pour Les Filles (GB) 11-10 2 Juby Ball (FR) 11-9 3 Largy Belter (IRE) 11-4 4 Alentejo (FR) 11-1

Race 7 3.40 1m 7f 182y 1 Getaway With You (GB) 12-0 2 El Gavilan (FR) 11-11 3 Copper Cove (IRE) 11-11 4 Daany (IRE) 11-8 5 Gavin (GB) 11-8 6 Out of Focus (IRE) 11-7 7 Port Or Starboard (IRE) 11-6 8 Man Oh Man (IRE) 11-0

Race 6 3.10 2m 5f 192y 1 Pipas Lescribaa (FR) 11-12 2 Welcheston Warrier (GB) 11-11 3 Osterberg (IRE) 11-10 4 Bombay Pete (GB) 11-9 5 Leech (FR) 11-5 6 Nedzor (IRE) 11-3 7 Lady Henrietta (GB) 11-2 8 Benny Baloo (GB) 10-10 9 Dance In The Park (GB) 10-9 10 Ginderella (IRE) 10-8

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First Race 1.00 The 17 January Saturday Meeting Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Race Description

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1 KAPITEIN KOOL (IRE) (52) 05-512

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Palm Meadow (IRE) O Mr Willem Van Der Horst B Susan Bredin

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11-12

James Best J Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T We Do Vans S

TIMEFORMVIEWProved a different proposition when making a successful hurdle debut at Newton Abbot (17f, good to soft) in October. Backed that up when second under a penalty at Exeter the following month. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA118

2 BADENTAGGART (IRE) (23) 3/00-P5 Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Rock Garden (IRE) O The Boneﬁsh Bubble B Edmund Vaughan

TIMEFORMVIEW Little form in bumpers and well held completed start over hurdles.

3 BRIGHT LEGEND (IRE) (74) 2-P6463 Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Alexiade (IRE) O Faye Bramley Racing B P. Motherway

11-5

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TFRHIIII BHA-

11-5

Isabelle Ryder (7) J Faye Bramley, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden winner on the Flat and produced some fairly useful hurdles form for Denis Hogan in Ireland. However, he was 0-15 over jumps for that yard and was only a modest third in a Fontwell maiden hurdle on his ﬁrst start for Faye Bramley. TFRHHHII BHA120

4 CALVINO (IRE) (52) 461-2P C

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Antartica de Thaix (FR) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Mr George Clohessy

11-5

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse bumper winner last spring. Went close on Newton Abbot hurdle debut/reappearance in October TFRHHHHH BHAstopped quickly when pulled up at Plumpton the following month. Given a bit of time since.

5 FANE COURT (IRE) (47) B//-1

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Fane Princess (IRE) O Mrs Carol Kennedy B N. Coburn

11-5

Shane Quinlan (3) J Ben Lund, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Bought for 5,000 gns after winning an Irish point in November. Coming to Rules quite late in the day. Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 FOREST HILLS (IRE) (175)

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Kinni O Mr J Reeves & Mr S Reeves B Mrs S. A. J. Kinsella-Hurley

11-5

James Davies J Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) for Rod Millman. Starts out over hurdles in an ordinary race and could play a prominent role. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 SIOUX FALLS (GER) (48) SU5-15 Br Ch g Guiliani (IRE) - Shine On (GER) O R J Gambarini Racing B Hof Valentin Ug

11-5

Conor Ring J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T Ofﬁce Visions (Wales) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000 Irish point recruit who April who shaped with some encouragement when ﬁfth of 11 in 2m Chepstow novice hurdle for new connections in November. Open to improvement, particularly if his hurdling is sharper with that experience behind him. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 2.

2025: FRENCH SHIP 5 11 12 Micheal Nolan 4-11 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 13 ran

Stewards Note: CALVINO: Following its run on 17/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Calvino (IRE), 3-1 Kapitein Kool (IRE), 4-1 Bright Legend (IRE), 9-1 Sioux Falls (GER), 12-1 Forest Hills (IRE), 20-1 Fane Court (IRE), 80-1 Badentaggart (IRE)

Something can’t have been right with CALVINO last time and this course bumper scorer is given another chance to conﬁrm the promise of his Newton PLAY SMARTER Abbot hurdle debut second to the re-opposing Kapitein Kool, who should go well but has to give the selection 7lb this time. Sioux Falls looks best of the rest. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CALVINO (IRE) 2.KAPITEIN KOOL (IRE) 3.SIOUX FALLS (GER)

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Second Race 1.30 The 3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Div I) (GBB Race) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

2m 104y

Race Description

The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a ﬁlly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two mile race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today. Br Breeding

colours

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no horse

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1 ARNIE MOON (GB) (34) 400

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ela d’Argent (IRE) O Mr Keiran Johns B Mark & Jane Frieze

st-lb

11-8

Taylor Fisher J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better effort in bumpers when fourth of 6 at Newton Abbot on debut in June but went with no encouragement when well held on last month’s Exeter hurdling debut. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) (66) 31-2

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Trinity Rainbow (IRE) O The St George & the Dragon Partnership B Richard & Martin O’Keeffe

11-8

Gavin Sheehan J Oliver Signy, Lambourn T Oliver Signy Racing Llp S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner in March but ran to a barely modest level when beaten 14 lengths into second on Hereford hurdle debut (16.2f, good) in November. Will need to leave that form behind to trouble Onlyforfrankie. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 HARD STARE (GB) (23) 10-300 D

Br B g Passing Glance - Farewellatmidnight O Marmalade Matters B Mrs J. Way

11-8

Ben Godfrey J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper efforts weren’t devoid of some promise but he’s been tailed off on both outings over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 JAFFA CAKE (IRE) (34) 20-00

Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Tetou (IRE) O Mr Steve Ashley B Mr J. P. Dwan

11-8

Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Second on bumper debut in March but comfortably held in another bumper and both hurdles starts since. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 ONLYFORFRANKIE (IRE) (29) 544103 Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - South Circle (IRE) O McLeish and Partners B Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding

11-8

Jonathan Burke J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner in Ireland who showed promise when hurdling when third of 12 in maiden at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. That performance is supported by the timeﬁgure and he has to be considered the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA-

6 QUINTA BRIGADA (IRE) (93) 6-0

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Lola d’Haguenet (FR) O Mrs C. Williams B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick

11-8

Conor Ring J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a stayer in 2 bumpers in Ireland, so will likely ﬁnd the test inadequate starting out over hurdles over the minimum trip for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 TROOPER (GER) (257)

Br Ch g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Tipsy Tangerine (GER) O Forte Sports B Eichenhof Zuchtkreis

11-8

Ciaran Gethings J Tom George, Slad T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at best on Flat in Germany for C. von der Recke (stays 10.5f), last ran in April 2025. Betting probably best guide ahead of this switch to hurdling for new stable. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 VICTORS SPIRIT (SAF) (24) 22

Br B g Vercingetorix (SAF) - Acaciawood (SAF) O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership B Mr W. J. Engelbrecht

11-4

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in AW maiden on the level just over 3 weeks ago but had shaped with some promise in 2 bumpers in the summer. Makes hurdle bow. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 GALACTIC PRINCESS (GB) (9) 2-P

11-1

Robbie David (7) J Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Madam Bijou O Mr H.J. Pike B Shade Oak Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond in 3-runner event sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025) but sent off 50/1 and failed to complete on recent Rules debut, struggling when pulled up before 3 out. Hood quickly applied. TFRHIIII BHA-

10BABYKEN (FR) (74) P

Br Ch g Goken (FR) - Maybe (GER) O Kate & Andrew Brooks B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL

10-9

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner on Flat in France who shaped as if amiss when pulled up in juvenile at Fontwell TFRHHHII BHA(17.7f, good, 7/2) on hurdling debut in October, folding tamely. Surely capable of better. DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: THE HARDEST GEEZER (IRE) 6 11 8 Sean Houlihan 5-4 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 12 ran Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7. Stewards Note: GALACTIC PRINCESS: Following its run on 30/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Onlyforfrankie (IRE), 4-1 Constantinian (IRE), 6-1 Babyken (FR), 12-1 Victors Spirit (SAF), 16-1 Trooper (GER), 28-1 Quinta Brigada (IRE), 40-1 Jaffa Cake (IRE), 50-1 Hard Stare (GB), 150-1 Arnie Moon (GB), Galactic Princess (GB)

ONLYFORFRANKIE shaped promisingly when third at Hereford on his hurdling debut last month and, with the timeﬁgure supporting the performance, he’s very much the one to beat in an ordinary-looking maiden. Constantinian made an PLAY SMARTER underwhelming start to his hurdling career at the aforementioned track in November but is still preferred to Babyken for the forecast spot. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ONLYFORFRANKIE (IRE) 2.CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) 3.BABYKEN (FR)

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Third Race 2.00 The 3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Div Il) (GBB Race) for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

2m 104y

Race Description

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colours

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no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 ANTHRACITE (GB) (626)

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Mylington Light O The Boot Inn Partnership B Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd

st-lb

11-8

Bradley Harris (3) J Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T 2 D Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden on the Flat. Sold out of Robert Eddery yard for £5,000 and looked rusty on stable/handicap debut when well held over 1m at Windsor in April 2024. Plenty to prove now sent hurdling following further 20-month absence. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CREST OF STARS (IRE) (38) 02-13 BF

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Ceol Rua (IRE) O Crest Racing X B Mrs Fiona McStay

11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T Crest Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to win Newton Abbot bumper on return but was held back by inexperience when third in an 8-runner novice at Plumpton on hurdle TFRHHHHI BHAdebut at the beginning of last month, jumped sketchily. Strong in the market that day and no surprise to see him take a step forward here.

3 DINO MOON (FR) (48) 6

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Moon O Mr R. E. R. Williams B Ecurie Des Charmes

11-8

Conor Ring J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Related to winners but was edgy in the preliminaries prior to ﬁnishing last in a 6-runner Ascot bumper in November and will need to show much more here on hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 MARHABA MILLION (IRE) (28) 0

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kheleyf’s Silver (IRE) O Mrs Kate Kenyon B Coolmore

11-8

Callum Pritchard (3) J Syd Hosie, Sherborne T Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Owen Burrows in 2024 but lost his form on the level for current connections and offered little sent hurdling at Taunton last month. Questions to answer. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MONSUN CLIMATE (IRE) (22) FFP0P5 Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Grammatiste (FR) O Mr Bill Hawkins B Raymond Murphy

11-8

Ciaran Gethings J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in points but showed his ﬁrst ability when 125/1 ﬁfth in a 15-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Probably one for handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 BEE’S KISS (IRE) (21) PP-120P

Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Coral Cascades (IRE) O Frost Racing Club B Arctic Tack Stud

11-1

Cameron Iles (5) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but sent off long odds and offered little in a brace of outings over hurdles last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 LYDEARD GIRL (GB) (28) 0-056 Br B m Frontiersman - Eardisland O House Family Partnership B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd

11-1

Ben Godfrey J Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T The Firehouse Somerset, Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers and no real short-term promise either start over hurdles. Will be better off in handicaps down the line. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 EXPLODE (FR) (22) 44 BF

Br B g Sottsass (FR) - Fuse (FR) O Barratt Racing B Mr Comte Guillaume De Saint-Seine

10-9

Kevin Brogan J Faye Bramley, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 10f winner on the Flat for James Ferguson and showed much improved form on second start for Faye Bramley when fourth in a 10-runner juvenile hurdles at Newbry last month, despite overdoing things on the front end. Likely to be capable of better again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

9 POURQUOI PAS PAPA (FR) (34) 22 BF

Br B g Manatee - Pourquoi Pas Elle (FR) O Bell, Lyons, James, Hill B Mr Winston & Mr Clovis Cottin

10-9

Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising second in newcomers hurdle at Clairefontaine in June and, following a 200,000 sale from David Cottin yard, again offered plenty when runner-up in a 2m juvenile hurdle at Sandown (soft) on stable debut last month. Ought to be getting his head in front before too long. TFRHHHHH BHA-

10I’LL GIVE IT A GO (GB) (254)

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Extensive O Mr Ian Williams B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

10-2

Robert Dunne J Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORMVIEW Closely related to proliﬁc hurdler in Jersey George Bancroft (2m-2 1/2m winner, by Australia). Fair maiden on Flat (stays 9.5f) for James Owen. but ﬁnished well held in handicap last April. Probably a longer-term jumps project for new yard, unless market suggests otherwise. TFRHHIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

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Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR), 3-1 Crest of Stars (IRE), Explode (FR), 33-1 Monsun Climate (IRE), I’ll Give It A Go (GB), 66-1 Anthracite (GB), Dino Moon (FR), 100-1 Lydeard Girl (GB), 150-1 Marhaba Million (IRE), Bee’s Kiss (IRE)

Having shown plenty to ﬁnish runner-up on both starts to date, this looks a good opportunity for expensive purchase POURQUOI PAS PAPA to get off the mark. Fairly useful Flat performer Explode appeals as a danger, particularly if the PLAY SMARTER market vibes are positive on his third start over hurdles, while fair bumper winner Crest Of Stars can improve from his hurdling bow. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POURQUOI PAS PAPA (FR) 2.EXPLODE (FR) 3.CREST OF STARS (IRE)

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Fourth Race 2.30 The 12 February Valentines Meeting Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

2m 12y

Race Description

This two miles steeple chase is another for novices. It is restricted to horses aged ﬁve-years-old and upwards. Initially, the weights are set according to sex with ﬁllies and mares carrying 7lb less than their male rivals before previous steeple chase winners are allocated a 7lb penalty for each race won. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 HYPOTENUS (GB) (22) 3334-20 D

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE) O Mr David Roseby B Wertheimer et Frere

st-lb

12-2

Taylor Fisher J Joe Tickle, Tiverton T Fire Defence Servicing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score over fences but has proved largely consistent since joining present stable at the beginning of last year. Good second on Ludlow return in October and capable of bouncing back from a lesser run last time. TFRHHHII BHA112

2 IRISH CHORUS (GB) (29) U6F4-41 D Br Bl m Jack Hobbs - Mayfair Music (IRE) O Mrs E. Roberts B Mrs E. Roberts

11-10

Tom Bellamy J Alan King, Barbury Castle T Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless over hurdles but clicked at only the second time of asking over fences in 2m Leicester handicap (good to soft) last month. Her jumping needs a bit of working on but she’s almost certainly capable of better again in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA106

3 JUGGERNAUT (FR) (49) 322234 D

Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Sacoleva (FR) O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club B S.C. Couetil Elevage

11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies J Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles. Has proved expensive to follow so far over fences but he was better than latest Wincanton fourth suggests having been badly hampered 3 out. TFRHHHHI BHA103

4 BALLYBEEN (IRE) (50) 23P/0-0P Br Ch g Presenting - Dotchenka (FR) O Lightfoot, Mussell-Evans, Peart B Thomas James

10-11

Stan Sheppard J Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T Racing Welfare S

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a good mark judged on form for Sam Thomas a couple of seasons back, but he’s 0-19 under TFRHHIII BHA93 Rules and hasn’t offered much in 2 outings since joining this yard.

5 O’GRADY’S HILL (IRE) (36) 22264-5 Br B m Kingston Hill - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) O Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies B Ms M. Kavanagh

10-9

James Best J Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was runner-up in a bumper/maiden hurdle for Harry Derham in summer 2024 but ﬁnished well held in a Ludlow handicap hurdle last month on her return from an absence for a new yard. Might be best watched now chasing. TFRHHIII BHA91

6 SENOR DIAZ (IRE) (21) 4/640-PP

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Blase Chevalier (IRE) O Frost Racing Club B Andrew Cocks & Tara Johnson

10-2

Cameron Iles (5) J Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than poor form over hurdles for Seamus Mullins and he’s failed to complete in pair of starts for present stable this winter, tailed off when pulling up before 4 out on his Exeter chase debut 3 weeks ago. Can only be watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA76 2025: TORNEO (FR) 5 11 13 Gavin Sheehan 2-1 (Jamie Snowden) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Irish Chorus (GB), 7-2 Hypotenus (GB), 4-1 Juggernaut (FR), 14-1 Ballybeen (IRE), 20-1 O’Grady’s Hill (IRE), 33-1 Senor Diaz (IRE)

IRISH CHORUS hasn’t been foot perfect with her jumping over fences so far but it didn’t prevent her winning last time and there’s more to come from her in this PLAY SMARTER sphere if she can reﬁne her jumping technique. Juggernaut is the one likely to give her most to do ahead of Hypotenus. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.IRISH CHORUS 2.JUGGERNAUT (FR) 3.HYPOTENUS

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Fifth Race 3.00 The 26 February Landlord’s Raceday Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14800 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5978, 2nd £2988, 3rd £1495, 4th £747, 5th £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88)

2m 3f 1y

Race Description

This is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 130. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their ofﬁcial handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

1 BRAVE KNIGHT (GB) (62) 4-03013 BF Br B g Sir Percy - Belladonna O Owners Group 128 B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

st-lb

12-2

Freddie Keighley (7) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful under both codes. Better than ever when easy winner of Fontwell conditional jockeys’ handicap under Freddie Keighley in October. Possibly unsuited by softer ground when only third off the same mark back at Fontwell 12 days later. Still looks fairly treated and can bounce straight back. TFRHHHHH BHA127

2 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (32) 16-1030 Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reﬂection O Mrs. Diana Gardiner B Coolmore

11-10

Harry Reed J Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T Science Supplements S

TIMEFORM VIEW Matched best form (following another wind surgery) when landing a weak race on Southwell reappearance in October. Only one creditable effort to show from a trio of runs since but he has dropped to only 1lb above the mark he deﬁed at Southwell. TFRHHHII BHA121

3 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (28) 60-6032 C Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy B George Doyle

11-10

Rian Corcoran (7) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner. 9/1, creditable 3 lengths second of 11 to Celtic Art over C&D (good) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA121

4 CELTIC ART (FR) (28) 140-501 CD

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR) O Mrs J. Carrington B Mr Peter Anastasiou

11-8

Lorcan Williams J Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Back to form rather out of the blue when beating the reopposing American Sniper by 3 lengths to win a C&D TFRHHHII BHA119 handicap (good) 4 weeks ago. A 6lb rise for that might leave him vulnerable for win purposes.

5 BENVOY (IRE) (17) 11-6001

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mont Etoile (IRE) O These Girls Can Syndicate B D. L. O’Byrne

11-5

Gavin Sheehan J Jo Davis, East Garston T Equissistant Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form with a bang after wind surgery (blinkers also reﬁtted) when making all at Huntingdon (2m, soft) 17 days ago. Was granted a soft lead, though, and suspicion even a 3lb nudge could leave him vulnerable. A ﬁrst-time visor replaces the blinkers now. TFRHHHII BHA116

6 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (26) P-3152 Br B g Ice Breeze - Lady Germany (IRE) O Mark Harrod & Nicky George B Mrs P. Prendergast

11-2

Jack Quinlan J Neil King, Burderop T Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed promise of Irish maiden hurdle debut when making successful start for Neil King in Fakenham maiden in October. Ran poorly in a better race at Kempton next time but got immediately back on the up when second in 3m handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) 26 days ago. Player back down in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA113

7 FIGHT MY FIRE (IRE) (34) 60-U134

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Truly Magniﬁcent (USA) O The Colin Tizzard Racing Club B Declan Donohoe

11-0

Brendan Powell J Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark 2 1/4m maiden at Fontwell in October. Sound enough start to his handicap career when fourth of 9 over 2m at Sandown (soft) 5 weeks ago. His unexposed proﬁle suggests he could have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA111

8 TIME INTERVAL (GB) (19) 123000 D Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE) O Clan McNeil B Northmore Stud

10-11

Tom Bellamy J David Dennis, Banbury T DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded back-to-back handicaps hurdles at Stratford/Warwick last spring. Also placed twice during the summer but his more recent efforts have been disappointing. First-time cheekpieces need to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA108

9 HIM MALAYA (FR) (28) 34-3034 CD

10-9

Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S

Br B g Martaline - Clarte d’Or (FR) O Mr & Mrs Mark Woodhouse B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last season and has recorded creditable in-frame efforts over C&D on his last 2 outings. Likely to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHII BHA106

10ZHANG FEI (FR) (45) 231F-50

Br B g Camelot - Mambomiss (FR) O Caveat Emptor Partnership B E.A.R.L. Haras de Mandore

10-6

Fern O’Brien (5) J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual scorer over timber last year. No impact in 2 Flat runs for John Gallagher in September and has performed no more than respectably in a couple of hurdles since rejoining Fergal O’Brien. TFRHHIII BHA103 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: TOM DONIPHON (FR) 6 11 4 Micheal Nolan 4-6 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 6 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Brave Knight (GB), 11-2 Celtic Art (FR), 13-2 Breezethroughlife (IRE), 7-1 American Sniper (IRE), Benvoy (IRE), Fight My Fire (IRE), 12-1 Him Malaya (FR), 22-1 Bluegrass (IRE), 28-1 Zhang Fei (FR), 40-1 Time Interval (GB)

BRAVE KNIGHT had a possible excuse when beaten at short odds at Fontwell last time and is given another chance as he continues to look fairly treated on PLAY SMARTER the form of his win there prior to that. The low-mileage Fight My Fire might give him most to do ahead of Neil King’s Breezethroughlife. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRAVE KNIGHT 2.FIGHT MY FIRE (IRE) 3.BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE)

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Sixth Race 3.30 The Geoffrey Bosley ‘Tally Ho’ Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6599 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3387.27)

2m 5f 150y

Race Description

A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over two miles, five and a half furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys. Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

T Trainer

no horse

S Sponsor

age

1 GUY (IRE) (273) 465005-

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR) O Mrs Mary Cookson H Cotswold

st-lb

12-6

Mr Samuel Scott (7) J Mrs Mary Cookson, Northleach T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who came in only ﬁfth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f) 9 months ago on his ﬁnal run for Nigel Twiston-Davies. More needed on his yard debut. TFRHHIII BHA115

2 STUMPS OR SLIPS (IRE) (86) 111162

12-6

Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Queeny’s Princess (IRE) Mr Zac Baker J O Mr Reg Hopkins Edward William Walker, Ottery St Mary T H Berkeley

TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who landed a four-timer at Worcester in July and signed off for Olly Murphy TFRHHHII BHA120 with a good second in 2m4f novice hurdle at Market Rasen in October. Considered back chasing.

3 UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) (32) 225-52P

Br Gr g Martaline - Reform Act (USA) O O’Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan H Croome & West Warwickshire

12-6

Miss Heidi Palin (3) J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart chaser (won 2024 Grand Annual at Cheltenham) and posted a good second in conditions chase at Carlisle in November. Pulled up at Kelso (17.1f, soft) since but holds much the best form here and impossible to oppose. TFRHHHHH BHA148

4 A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) (39) PP25-31 Br B g Jet Away - Satalda’s Lady (IRE) O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow H Ledbury

12-2

Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow (7) J Mrs N. Sheppard, Ledbury T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hunter chase winner who posted a solid third of 7 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good) in May. Comes here on the back of a recent pointing success so enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 JUST LOOSE CHANGE (GB) (25) 2P54-3U C

Br Gr g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Ovilia (IRE) O Mr Darren McAlinden H Quantock Staghounds

12-2

Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J Darren McAlinden, South Molton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who scored at Huntingdon in November 2024. Below par subsequently for Nicky Martin but third in a point recently. Not ruled out for his new handler. TFRHHHII BHA110

6 DORSET DAZZLER (GB) (25) PP3-511 Br B g Kayf Tara - Bobbys Choice (IRE) O Mrs Rachel Bartlett H Wilton

11-12

Mr Sam Lee (7) J Mrs Rachel Bartlett, Salisbury T

TIMEFORMVIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Dam, dual winning pointer, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) TFRHHHII BHARoyal Choice. Successful on his last 2 starts in points, latest on December 14th. In the picture.

7 DORSET DIAMOND (GB) (25) 03P-222 Br B g Kayf Tara - Bobbys Choice (IRE) O Mrs Rachel Bartlett H Wilton

11-12

Mr Henry Crow (5) J Mrs Rachel Bartlett, Salisbury T

TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara gelding. Dam, dual winning pointer, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Royal Choice. Winning pointer who also ﬁnished runner-up on his last 3 starts, latest on December 14th. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 FAN DE BLUES (FR) (282) 10P6//34Br B g Poliglote - Tire En Touche (FR) O Miss Nikki Henton H Heythrop

11-12

Mr Daniel Williams (7) J Miss Nikki Henton, Eastbury T

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart handicap chaser for Willie Mullins in 2023. Showed he retains a fair level of ability for new stable when back from a long absence to twice ﬁnish in the frame in hunters at Leicester and Kempton in the spring. Returns after a wind op and no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA128

9 FINISHER (USA) (25) 25-P156

Br Br g Street Cry (IRE) - Morena (PER) O Miss Lilian Bartlett H Wilton

11-12

Mr James Shaw (7) J Miss Lilian Bartlett T

TIMEFORMVIEW Out of form over hurdles for Mark Gillard when last seen under Rules over 4 years ago. Landed a point in November but this veteran still needs to step forward here. TFRHHHII BHA88 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: ANGELS BREATH (IRE) 11 11 5 Mr Edward Vaughan 5-2 (Tim Vaughan) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Unexpected Party (FR), 5-1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE), 9-1 Stumps Or Slips (IRE), 18-1 Dorset Dazzler (GB), Fan de Blues (FR), 28-1 Dorset Diamond (GB), 66-1 Just Loose Change (GB), 100-1 Guy (IRE), Finisher (USA)

Dan Skelton’s former Grand Annual victor UNEXPECTED PARTY has shown he is still capable of smart form this term and should have far too much for his eight rivals now stepping into hunter chase company. A Jet Of Our Own appeals as the PLAY SMARTER one to chase him home on the back of a recent pointing success with Stumps Or Slips, Dorset Dazzler and Dorset Diamond all in the mix for minor honours. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) 2.A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) 3.STUMPS OR SLIPS (IRE)

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Seventh Race 4.00 The 9 March Dragonbet Festival Fever Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)

2m 104y

Race Description

This two miles, four and a half furlongs handicap hurdle race/steeple chase has been designed for mares four-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 100. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose ofﬁcial rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.

Br Breeding

colours

O Owner

B Breeder

J Jockey

no horse

T Trainer

S Sponsor

age

1 BEST NIGHT (FR) (34) 1350

Br Bl m Night Wish (GER) - Best Day (FR) O David Pipe Racing Club B V & F Berouards, Haras Des Sablonnets &

st-lb

12-0

Rian Corcoran (7) J David Pipe, Wellington T W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over hurdles at Newton Abbot in September but hasn’t really built on that since, down the ﬁeld in Exeter handicaps the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA100

2 GETMETOTHEMOON (GB) (23) 1-00163 D

11-13

Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Gertie Getaway (IRE) Chad Bament (7) J O House Family Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to winning ways at Stratford (16.3f) in October and bounced back from a lesser effort when a staying-on third at Wincanton (19.8f) 23 days ago. One of likelier contenders. TFRHHHHI BHA99

3 GETAROSE (IRE) (28) 420

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Fleur Rose (IRE) O Maximum Racing & Partner B Ballymorisheen Stables

11-9

Conor Ring J Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at promise when reaching the frame in maiden hurdles at Ffos Las (15.8f) and Hereford (19.5f) but made little impact from a tough-looking opening mark on handicap bow over C&D latest. Will need to improve. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 EAST END GIRL (GB) (19) 23/44-63 D Br B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl O Gentech and Fothergill B Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

11-7

Ciaran Gethings J Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over timber who showed beneﬁt of reappearance run when respectable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 19 days ago. 1lb lower now and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA93

5 BROOMFIELD GALE (IRE) (34) Pr-1230 Br B m Malinas (GER) - Sea Off The Gales (IRE) O Troika Racing B John Leahy

11-6

Robbie David (7) J Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEWHas her quirks, but resumed from a break/wind op an improved performer earlier this year, opening her account at Stratford (22f) in May before placing at Worcester and Fontwell. Underperformed on return to action at Exeter last month but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA92

6 BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) (45) 0431-12

Br B m Noble Mission - Poster Girl (USA) O Geoff Lansbury B W. S. Farish

11-2

Finn Lambert (3) J Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T Tori Global S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Fontwell (17.7f) in April and found a bit of improvement to follow up at Market Rasen (16.6f) 4 weeks later. Back from 7 months off when creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft, 18/1) 45 days ago and looks a likely player here. TFRHHHHH BHA88

7 RULER OF THE RIVER (IRE) (11) P-3106P D

10-9

Br B m Ruler of The World (IRE) - Rockyriver Girl (IRE) Tom Broughton (5) J O Mr R. De la Haye Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Gerhard Matte BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Returned to winning ways on debut for current yard at Plumpton (20.5f) in September but has rather gone backwards since, pulling up after a recent breathing operation at Leicester latest. TFRHHIII BHA81 (-3)

8 JUKEBOX ANNIE (IRE) (42) 40-5066 CD Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Ismane (FR) O Mrs C. Hitch B J. F. C. Maxwell

10-9

Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J Claire Hitch, Watchet T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who possibly still needed the outing when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, good to ﬁrm, 17/2) 42 days ago. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA81

9 L’INOUBLIABLE (FR) (20) P00-05

Br B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Sainte Dame (FR) O The Unforgettables B Mr Jeremy Duteuil

10-6

James Best J Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T Business Forms Exspess S

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to really threaten in a handful of starts in this sphere, faring litte better in first-time cheekpieces when down the field at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA78 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: IRONED OUT (IRE) 5 10 10 Isabel Williams 6-1 (Evan Williams) 10 ran Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Bluenose Belle (USA), 4-1 Getmetothemoon (GB), 5-1 East End Girl (GB), 15-2 Jukebox Annie (IRE), 11-1 Broomfield Gale (IRE), 14-1 Best Night (FR), Getarose (IRE), 18-1 L’Inoubliable (FR), 25-1 Ruler of The River (IRE)

Dual-hurdles scorer BLUENOSE BELLE made a pleasing return at Ludlow in November and remains on a workable mark. She gets the nod. East End Girl

PLAY SMARTER and Getmetothemoon rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) 2.EAST END GIRL 3.GETMETOTHEMOON

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First Race 1.00 - THE 17 JANUARY SATURDAY MEETING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 19 entries at £50. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.30 - THE 3 FEBRUARY SPORTING CLUBS DAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 15 entries at £50. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.00 - THE 3 FEBRUARY SPORTING CLUBS DAY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 15 entries at £50. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.30 - THE 12 FEBRUARY VALENTINES MEETING NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. 12 entries at £66. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE 26 FEBRUARY LANDLORD’S RACEDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7815 to the winning horse The second to receive £3596, the third £1798, the fourth £899 and the fifth £448. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £74 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 15 entries at £74. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5978; Second £2988; Third £1495; Fourth £747; Fifth £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE GEOFFREY BOSLEY ‘TALLY HO’ OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3387 to the winning horse The second to receive £1693, the third £846 and the fourth £423. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland). To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. MRS PAM BOSLEY has kindly sponsored this race in memory of her husband Geoffrey and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 18 entries at £32. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2944; Second £1472; Third £736; Fourth £368. (Penalty Value £3387.27) HC SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.00 - THE 9 MARCH DRAGONBET FESTIVAL FEVER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 2nd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 6th. Penalties, after December 27th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 16 entries at £45. - Closed January 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.