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10 11

1 JONBON (FR) (70)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR)

13 14

11-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat under Rules came when bumping into

J Aidan Coleman T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn O Mr John P. McManus B Mr Lofti Kohli S

TFRHHHHH BHA159 FORM 1121-11 C D

stablemate Constitution Hill in last season’s Supreme at Cheltenham. Beat Monmiral over C&D and followed up in impressive style in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown.

8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 El Fabiolo (IRE) 15Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Constitution Hill 22Jan Hay 15f Hdl Soft 1/7 Richmond Lake (IRE)

nk 22l 3l

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for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (28 wins from 162 runners, 17%) runs SO PROUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs A KING OF MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: YELD TO CALL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 155 miles.

A KING OF MAGIC (FR) (74)

BLAZING GADEN (GB) (25)

B g Cityscape - Pleasant Piper (IRE) 5 J Finn Lambert (3) T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green O Mr Thomas Gaden B Mr T. Gaden

BLAZING SAINT (GB) (31)

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Blazing Emily (IRE) 5 J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed B Mr Kenneth Alexander S Dodson and Horrell

4 COLLANISI (IRE) (36) Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Colla Pier (IRE) J Beau Morgan (5) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Pimlico Racing - Collanisi B Mr D. P. Dunne S Fitzdares

GEE FORCE FLYER (IRE) (52)

B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O geegeez.co.uk OM B Patrick J. Doyle S geegeez.co.uk

GEORGEMANI (IRE) (286)

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Tasmani (FR) J Charlie Todd T David Dennis, Banbury O David Purvis & Mike Richmond B Mr S. Gorman S DD Racing Ltd

2m 3f

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-4 BF

B g Desinvolte (FR) - Kisis de La Pree (FR) 5 11-7 J Liam Harrison T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Magic B Dr V Roger-Yves Simon & Nicolas Simon & S Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form when in the frame both starts in bumpers 8 months apart (left Tom Weston after debut) at Kempton and Ffos Las. Makes hurdle debut for leading stable and must enter calculations. Oct25 Fls 15f NHF soft 4/9 Barrow Hill Lad Feb25 Kmp 16f NHF gd-sf 3/6 Our Boy Stan

41/2l 31/2l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Cityscape gelding who was pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Up in trip with lots more required. Dec25 Wcn 15f Hdl

soft

P/18 Swingin Safari (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0

11-7

TIMEFORMVIEW 150/1, no short-term promise when ninth of11 in Hereford maiden hurdle on last month’s debut. This son of Order of St George can do better in due course. Dec25 Her

19f Hdl

gd-sf 9/11 Laguna Beach (FR)

76l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 3-00

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when third in Ffos Las bumper his debut in November 2024 but well held in a stronger race at Cheltenham 11 months later and same story sent hurdling at Exeter last month. Dec25 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 9/16 Gentleman Toboot (IRE) 52l 18l Oct25 Chl 16f NHF good 9/11 Chicker 1l Nov24 Fls 15f NHF soft 3/7 Swindon Village (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA118 FORM 1-32 BF

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Jet Away who has shaped with promise when placed in a pair of 2m4f Ffos Las novice hurdles, a clear second of 4 on latter occasion in November. This winning pointer is open to more progress and holds very good claims. Nov25 Fls Oct25 Fls

S Sponsor E Equipment

20f Hdl 20f Hdl

soft soft

2/4 Legendary Luke (IRE) 3/10 Starzand (IRE)

11/2l 4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 5-

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW £68,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/useful chaser Credo, stays 29f, and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cyclop. Fifth on his sole start in point bumpers in March so no forlorn hope now going hurdling. RACECOURSE DEBUT

JOHNNY’S JURY (IRE) (364)

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3-

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sainte Baronne (FR) 6 11-7 J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Blazing Blues RC Hurlers On The Ditch B Mr F. McNulty S BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Jukebox Jury who made a promising start when third in 2m4f Ffos Las maiden hurdle (form worked out well) last January for Nicky Henderson. Changed hands for £75,000 subsequently and he’s a player on his return for new stable. Engaged 1.32 Exeter Friday. Jan25 Fls 12

20f Hdl

soft

3/10 Elysian Knight

23/4l

8 KILWAUGHTER (IRE) (36)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 16-304

B g Milan - Glory Days (GER) 6 11-7 J Sean Houlihan T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O House Family Partnership B Miss Jackie O’Flynn S Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge

MONDOUI’BOY (FR) (253)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2/2-6

11-7

TIMEFORMVIEW A £140,000 buy after ﬁnishing runner-up sole start in Irish points. Shaped well for Harry Derham when a debut second in Sandown bumper last February and not disgraced when sixth of 22 in similar company at Punchestown three months later. One to consider now going hurdling for new yard. May25 Pun Feb25 San

10 MY OWN LOVELY LEE (IRE) (37)

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points in February and fair form shown (at 2m4f) when fourth in Chepstow novice hurdle and ﬁfth in similar company at Leicester this winter. In good hands and remains with potential. Dec25 Lei 20f Hdl Nov25 Chp 19f Hdl

11 SHOTGUN RIDER (IRE) (37)

13 SUTHERLAND (IRE) (39)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE) 6 J Jonathan Burke T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O Not Another Partnership 2 B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

11-7

14 TAO ENKI (FR) (37)

Dec25 Lei

20f Hdl

soft

2/8 Ubatuba (IRE)

16l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding who was well supported when making a winning start in bumper at Haydock in May for Don Cantillon. Since changed hands for £100,000 and he rates an interesting prospect on his hurdles debut. May25 Hay 15f NHF gd-fm 1/7 Jules Winﬁeld (FR)

11-7

28l 20l

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up for £155,000 after winning Irish point last spring. Had wind op before a promising second of 8 in maiden at Leicester (20.5f heavy) on his debut last month. Open to progress with tongue tie added. Well in the mix.

11-7

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) J Jack Andrews (3) T Tom Ellis, Rugby O Both Sides Of The Fence B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd S Fresh Air

soft 5/8 Ubatuba (IRE) gd-sf 4/10 Rocking Man (FR)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 12

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - The Brock Inn (IRE) 5 11-7 J James Turner (5) E Tongue Strap T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Phil Cunningham B J. W. Nicholson

B g Shirocco (GER) - Rosa Danica (IRE) 5 J Kevin Brogan T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham O Mrs E. J. Wills B P. Connell S Wasdell Group

13l 31/2l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3-45

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Going For Home (IRE) 6 11-7 J James Best T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead O My Own Lovely Lee Syndicate B Miss Lorna Doyle S Philip Hobbs Racing

12 SO PROUD (IRE) (245)

18f Stk yield 6/22 Soldier In Milan (IRE) 15f NHF heavy 2/7 Crackerjacque

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 036-52

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers for Nicky Henderson and left hurdles/yard debut form behind when second in a 14-runner Southwell maiden (15.8f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Solid claims if building on that. Dec25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/14 Looping d’Arc (FR) 41/4l 24l Nov25 San 15f Hdl gd-sf 5/7 Hurricane Pat (IRE) Apr25 Ayr 16f NHF gd-sf 6/10 Dysart Dolomite (IRE) 14l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 50-53

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers and took a step forward when a very good third of 8 in novice hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 37 days ago. May do better still so he’s one to consider. 17l Dec25 Lei 20f Hdl soft 3/8 Ubatuba (IRE) 12l Oct25 Str 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/14 Taurus Bay (IRE) Mar25 War 16f NHF good 7/14 Destination Dubai (IRE) 14l

15 CIAO BELLISIMA (GB) (15)

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 0 B m Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Jade (IRE) 6 11-0 TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wetherby J Nick Slatter (3) (19.7f, soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. This Telescope mare needs to T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley take a step forward. O Mr Peter Price B Mr J. Groucott & Miss Michelle Collier Dec25 Wet 19f Hdl soft 8/14 Scavengers Reign (IRE) 32l

16 YELD TO CALL (FR) (51)

B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Yosille (FR) 5 J Ciaran Gethings T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Culverhill Racing Club II B Scea Haras De Tonnencourt S Culverhill Farm Racing

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4-44

11-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when fourth in a couple of bumpers before making an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 10 in C&D novice 51 days ago. Since had a breathing op and can’t be discounted with more to come. Nov25 War 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/10 Dream Shadow (IRE) 11l 14l Oct25 Chp 16f NHF good 4/8 Black Eddy 6l Dec24 Nby 16f NHF soft 4/8 Chatty Girl (IRE) 13

FIRST RACE

B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Mondovi (FR) J Brendan Powell T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Hine Law Racing Limited B Haras de La Rousseliere S Hine Solicitors Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in bumpers last season. Modest start to his hurdle career at Chepstow in October but much improved when fourth of 14 at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 36 days ago and appeals as the type to improve again now stepping up in trip. Dec25 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/16 Gentleman Toboot (IRE)20l 74l Oct25 Chp 19f Hdl good 7/8 Sticktotheplan (FR) 71/2l May25 Pun 16f Stk yield 3/12 Baron Noir (IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2025: MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 16. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Gee Force Flyer (IRE), Johnny’s Jury (IRE), 7-1 So Proud (IRE), 15-2 Kilwaughter (IRE), 11-1 Mondoui’boy (FR), 12-1 A King of Magic (FR), 14-1 Shotgun Rider (IRE), Sutherland (IRE), 16-1 Yeld To Call (FR), 28-1 My Own Lovely Lee (IRE), 40-1 Tao Enki (FR), 80-1 Georgemani (IRE), 150-1 Collanisi (IRE), Ciao Bellisima (GB), 300-1 Blazing Gaden (GB), Blazing Saint (GB) Plenty of these bring potential but the vote goes to GEE FORCE FLYER who is taken to build on his clear Ffos Las second last time out and get off the mark. Hurdling newcomer So Proud created a good impression when bagging a Haydock bumper in May and appeals as the main threat, although Johnny’s Jury could also have a PLAY SMARTER say despite a 12-month absence now starting out for Jamie Snowden. Shotgun Rider, Tao Enki, Kilwaughter and Mondoui’boy command respect too in this cracking maiden hurdle. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GEE FORCE FLYER (IRE) 2.SO PROUD (IRE) 3.JOHNNY’S JURY (IRE)

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Ciaran Gethings

Sean Bowen

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Tom Bellamy

Jonathan Burke

Ben Jones

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Olly Murphy

James Owen

Jamie Snowden

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Spanish Moon Crystal Ocean Midnight Legend My Dream Boat Walzertakt Hillstar Castle Du Berlais Dartmouth Masterstroke Ballingarry Cracksman Shantou Diamond Boy Buck’s Boum Jack Hobbs Balko Pether’s Moon

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for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4140, 2nd £2069, 3rd £1035, 4th £518, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 348 runners, 22%) runs JACK BLACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs JACK BLACK WEIGHTWATCHER: PEPE LE MOKO won off a handicap mark of 119, his rating is now down 7lb to 112. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOON PHASES trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 360 miles.

GOLD FOR ALEC (FR) (30)

Ch g Planteur (IRE) - Gold ForTina (FR) J Ben Poste T Tom Symonds, Hentland O Gun Dog Gin Limited B Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

nk Dec25 Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Followcato (IRE) Dec25 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 U Cant Be Serious (IRE) 20l Nov25 War 20f HcpC good F/7 Tedwin Hills (IRE)

TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways at Southwell in May but not at that level since, falling heavily at Worcester when last seen in July. Jul25 Wor 23f HcpC good F/10 My Gift To You (IRE) 10l Jul25 Wor 23f HcpC good 4/8 Village Master (IRE) Jun25 Swl 24f HcpH good 4/6 Shadows In The Sky (IRE)25l

JACK BLACK (FR) (42)

TFRHHIII BHA107 FORM 333/P-64

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who didn’t offer much sent chasing at Bangor on handicap bow 6 weeks ago. Nov25 Bgr Oct25 Fls Nov24 Exe

ATREIDES (IRE) (15)

B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE) 8 11-6 J Bradley Harris (3) E Visor, Tongue Strap T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke O The Chancers Partnership B Mr Paul McKeon

TFRHHHHI BHA110 FORM 40/2-42 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Underwhelming display only start in bumpers but offered more both starts over hurdles at Ayr, making the frame on both occasions. Further improvement when just denied at Kelso on chase bow 8 weeks ago and should have more to offer in this sphere. Up in trip. Nov25 Kel 17f HcpC soft 2/6 Classical Sting nk 11l Nov25 Ayr 16f Hdl soft 4/14 Upon Tweed (IRE) 13l Mar25 Ayr 16f Hdl soft 2/9 My Kiwi Girl (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA109 FORM PP-144F C

11-13

B g Tirwanako (FR) - Loriane de Vonnas (FR) 7 11-11 J Tristan Durrell T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Charles Dingwall and Neil Clyne B E.U.R.L. AGB Agency & Mrs D. Billebaut S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

RULE ME IN (IRE) (48)

B g Mahler - Don’t Rule Me Out (IRE) J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Sue Howell B Robert Haverty S Dodson and Horrell

2m 4f

TFRHHHHI BHA112 FORM 463-F42 CD

MOON PHASES (IRE) (53)

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Fell at the ﬁrst here on return before a remote fourth at Exeter, but went close at Ludlow last month, looking a bit unfortunate not to win. Player with a repeat.

Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - El EightyTwelve (IRE) 7 12-0 J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Mr Gerry McGladery & Mr Fraser McClung B Neil R. Tector S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

B g Westerner - Davids Jewel (IRE) J Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7) T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Mr G. A. Moore B Mr Tom Coughlan S Dodson and Horrell

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Two handicap hurdle wins last season and good third in 2m Cheltenham handicap on reappearance in October. However, beaten a long way both subsequent starts, including on last month’s chase debut here. Dec25 War 16f HcpC soft 8/9 Chuggy 52l 29l Nov25 Plm 20f HcpH good 4/9 Goodwin (IRE) 43/4l Oct25 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Leloopa (IRE)

PEPE LE MOKO (FR) (24)

4 ALWAYS BUSY (IRE) (170)

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM 316-340

12-2

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Jolie Menthe (FR) 8 12-2 J Ciaran Gethings E Cheek Pieces T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton O Mr Len Jakeman & Mrs Jane Williams B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin S Culverhill Farm Racing

J Jockey

11-6

17f HcpC heavy 4/7 Jour d’Evasion (FR) 20f Hdl soft 6/12 Kalkbrenner (IRE) 21f Hdl good P/5 Skyjack Hijack (IRE)

35l 20l -

TFRHHHHI BHA102 FORM 32511U D

TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to this headgear when winning at Plumpton and at Fontwell last month. Unseated early when bidding for the hat-trick at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Remains of interest. Dec25 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf U/6 Begin The Luck (IRE) Dec25 Fon 19f HcpC heavy 1/5 Le Galli Bier (FR) Dec25 Plm 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Birdman Bob (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM 212-043 BF

9l 21/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m winner over hurdles who was held back by his jumping when third at Windsor, doing well to reach a place considering the severity of an early error. Worth another chance to show himself capable of better as a chaser. Nov25 Wdr 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Hold Up La Colmine (FR)27l 24l Nov25 Bgr 20f HcpC soft 4/9 Fine Casting (IRE) 52l Oct25 Chp 23f HcpH good 8/12 Tranquil Sea (IRE) 18

8 CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (38) B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE) J Tom Broughton (5) T Ryan Potter, Sellack O Miss J. Hosgood B Mr Michael Veale

A GREAT EXCUSE (IRE) (28)

B or Br g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Banjo Finn (IRE) J Jamie Brace (5) T Max Comley, Sutton Veny O Mrs Linda Johnson B Dixie Cotterell

11-6

TFRHHHII BHA102 FORM 656-P24

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair hurdler/chaser for Harry Fry who got back on track for his new yard when a clear second at Huntingdon in November. Far from disgraced when fourth in a stronger race at Haydock but more required if he’s to break his duck in a handicap. Dec25 Hay 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Hitthehayson (IRE) 13l 23/4l Nov25 Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Kalhandrion (FR) May25 Bgr 24f HcpC good P/7 Bumpy Evans (IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA102 FORM 0505-41

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed modest form over hurdles but already a much better chaser for newyard this season, offthe mark at the second attempt at Lingﬁeld, ﬁnding plentyto lead close home. This trip likelyto suit at least as well and is open to further improvement. Dec25 Lin 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Superstylin (IRE) 11/4l 12l Nov25 Fls 19f HcpC soft 4/8 Jaipaletemps (FR) 23l Feb25 Tnt 19f Hdl gd-sf 5/12 Duffry Trixs (IRE)

B g Passing Glance - Celestial Dancer (FR) 8 11-4 J Beau Morgan (5) E Cheek Pieces T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Ben Pauling Racing Club B M. J. Golding S Fitzdares

TFRHHHII BHA100 FORM 0346-02

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in points and immediately stepped up on modest hurdles exploits when dead-heating for second place in 21.6f Fontwell handicap on chase debut 55 days ago. Entitled to build on that but this is a stronger race. Headgear on. Nov25 Fon 21f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Footloose Man 11/4l 13l Oct25 Fls 20f HcpH soft 7/13 Just Her Type (IRE) Mar25 Fon 21f HcpH good 6/6 Summer In Milan (IRE) 78l

11 LE GALLI BIER (FR) (33)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - La Loute (FR) 5 11-3 J Caoilin Quinn E Tongue Strap T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham O Heart of the South Racing 143 B Ecurie Domaine de Baune, Francois Thomas S Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM 223-522

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who made an underwhelming start forthis yard last season and offered little on handicap bow at Fontwell on return. Hollow second both starts since and has it to prove. Dec25 Fon 19f HcpC heavy 2/5 Atreides (IRE) 9l Nov25 Wdr 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Hold Up La Colmine (FR)25l 51l Oct25 Fon 17f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Brave Knight

12 IDEALLKO (FR) (14)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Umiska de Beaumont (FR) 8 10-13 J Isabel Williams T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O R J Gambarini Racing B Mr Rafael Gourmaux & Mrs Karine Perreau S Office Visions (Wales) Ltd

13 DJ PETE (IRE) (13)

Gr g Malinas (GER) - Rosealainn (IRE) 8 J James Best T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster O Fiona Alderson B Padraig O’Bearra S Tote

10-13

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 1222-44 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time hurdles/chase winner (at up to 2m4f) last season but yet to ﬁre this term, a remote fourth of 5 in 2m handicap chases at Chepstow both starts. 55l Dec25 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 4/5 Jour d’Evasion (FR) Oct25 Chp 16f HcpC gd-fm 4/5 Lightning Flash (IRE) 32l Apr25 Chp 16f HcpC good 2/6 Doyouknowwhatimean nk

TFRHHIII BHA95 FORM 32-3F25

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and below par at Leicester last time. Others preferred. Dec25 Lei Nov25 Fls Oct25 Bgr

20f HcpC good 5/8 Ballymackie (IRE) 19f HcpC soft 2/8 Jaipaletemps (FR) 17f HcpC good F/9 Neigh Botha (IRE)

31l 3l -

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: DJ PETE: Following its run on 28/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed. Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Moon Phases (IRE), 7-1 Pepe Le Moko (FR), A Great Excuse (IRE), 17-2 Atreides (IRE), 12-1 Rule Me In (IRE), Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), Bank On Frank (GB), 16-1 Gold For Alec (FR), Jack Black (FR), Le Galli Bier (FR), 18-1 Dj Pete (IRE), 25-1 Ideallko (FR), 28-1 Always Busy (IRE) A GREAT EXCUSE is already a much better chaser than hurdler and looks capable of following up his win at Lingﬁeld with further improvement likely. Pepe Le Moko was somewhat unfortunate not to win at Ludlow and is a player off a similar mark, with the PLAY SMARTER unexposed Moon Phases another to consider having gone close on his chase/ handicap bow at Kelso. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.A GREAT EXCUSE (IRE) 2.PEPE LE MOKO (FR) 3.MOON PHASES (IRE)

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HAMPTON NOVICES’ CHASE

TRAINER: NICKY HENDERSON JOCKEY: NICO DE BOINVILLE OWNER: COUNTRYWIDE PARK HOMES LTD

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2025*JINGKO BLUE Nicky Hendsrson Nico De Boinville 2024 GREY DAWNING Dan Skelton Harry Skelton Harry Skelton 2023 GALIA DES LITEAUX Dan Skelton APHeskin 2022 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE Paul Nicholls 2021 NEXT DESTINATION Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden David Bass 2020 TWO FOR GOLD KimBailey 2019 OK CORRAL Nicky Henderson Derek O’Connor 2018 MS PARFOIS AnthonyHoneyball Sean Bowen 2017 AMERICAN Harry Fry Noel Fehily 2016 BLACK HERCULES Willie Mullins Danny Mullins

With just the three going to post, it was Nicky Henderson’s Jingko Blue who picked up the win. Ridden by Nico de Boinville, the then six-year-old was very well supported, going into the race at a very short 4/9F. Building on his prior success at Uttoxeter in December, Jingko Blue raced in second throughout the early goings and despite a mistake when jumping the eighth, he took the lead following a mistake from Lowey’s Bar three out and once in front, never looked like relinquishing his position. Lowry’s Bar recovered well from his mistake though and the seven-yearold trained by Philip Hobbs & Johnson White took home the silver. Rounding out the ﬁeld was Johnnywho for Jonjo & A J O’Neill and the eight-year-old never looked like challenging.

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 348 runners, 22%) runs DOYEN QUEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs DOYEN QUEST FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs DOYEN QUEST today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LAURENS BAY & HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 67 miles.

WADE OUT (IRE) (57)

B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE) 7 J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Ferguson, Mason, Hales & Done B Stone Electrical Ltd S Betano

LAURENS BAY (FR) (36)

11-4

THE JUKEBOX KID (IRE) (28)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Baraza (IRE) J David Bass T Ben Pauling, Naunton O The Sixsmiths Overlords B Brandon View Stud S Fitzdares

11-4

10-11

TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM 1-14212 C D

TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 2141-13 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Never strongerthan at the ﬁnish when landing EBF Final over hurdles at Sandown (19.8f) in March. Successful in a match at Uttoxeter on return/chase debut at Uttoxeter (3m) in October prior to a lacklustre display in Sandown Grade 2 5 weeks ago. More required. Dec25 San 24f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Salver (FR) 16l 7l Oct25 Utt 24f Ch good 1/2 Dartan nk Mar25 San 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/16 Off The Jury (IRE)

TFRHHHHH BHA141 FORM 122P-12 D BF

TIMEFORMVIEWAbove-average novice hurdlerwho ranto a useful levelwhen easily taking 4-runner 3m novices’ handicap chase at Doncaster on return in November. Found himself outpaced late by speedier rival in a match back there 4 weeks ago and a more conventionally run race promises to see him in a better light. 1 Dec25 Don 23f Ch gd-sf 2/2 Gamesters Guy /2l 13l Nov25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 Hurricane Bay Apr25 Ain 24f Hdl good P/13 Julius des Pictons (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 1/13-14 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 1-2 over hurdles and he made a big splash when successful on handicap chase debut at Carlisle (20.9f) in November, impressing with how he jumped/travelled. Didn’t look so potent back left-handed when fourth at Cheltenham (25.2f) since and no doubting he remains potentially smart. Dec25 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Zertakt (FR) 81/2l 4l Nov25 Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 Grand Geste (IRE) 12l Apr25 Ayr 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/3 Gale Mahler (IRE)

HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) (23)

B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) J Gavin Sheehan T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Hot To Trot Jumping B Ms C. Brennan

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who ran his best race on form when jumping boldly to land the Esher Novice Chase at Exeter (24.3f) in November. Better than bare result when second in Sandown Grade 2 over 3m since and his accurate jumping will continue to stand him in good stead. Dec25 San 24f Ch gd-sf 2/4 Salver (FR) 12l 10l Nov25 Exe 24f Ch good 1/4 Quebecois (FR) 21/4l Oct25 Chp 19f Ch gd-fm 2/4 Speculatrix

4 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (29)

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Sea Rocket (IRE) 6 11-4 J Ciaran Gethings T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham O Youneverknow B Mr Dean Sinnott S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Three novice hurdle wins last season and improved immediately for switch to this sphere when landing a maiden at Worcester (20f) in October. Follow-up Cheltenham victory owed a lot to his rider’s perseverance in November and he’ll need to get into a better rhythm here. Nov25 Chl 25f Ch soft 1/5 One Big Bang (IRE) 31/4l hd Oct25 Wor 20f Ch good 1/5 Wendigo (FR) 12l Apr25 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/20 Wellington Arch

DOYEN QUEST (IRE) (36)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Hey Laura (FR) J Jonathan Burke T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn O Happy Valley Partnership B Mr Marc Staels S BetVictor

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 1616-11 D

11-9

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen of Questions (IRE) 8 11-7 J Tristan Durrell T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake B Denis Hoban S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

J Jockey

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM 121P-31

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner and successful 3 of 5 starts over hurdles lastterm, notablyGr. 2 mares’ novice at Sandown (19.8f). Faced stifftask on return/ chase debut at Carlisle and quickly back to winning ways in 3-runner mares’ novice at Exeter (17.5f). This much more demanding now upped to 3m, though. Dec25 Exe 17f Ch heavy 1/3 Bluey (IRE) 43/4l Nov25 Car 19f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Resplendent Grey (IRE) 23/4l Mar25 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf P/23 Air of Entitlement (IRE) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Wade Out (IRE), 11-4 Moon Rocket (IRE), 9-2 Doyen Quest (IRE), 8-1 Laurens Bay (FR), 9-1 The Jukebox Kid (IRE), 12-1 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE)

This looks wide open but 6-y-o MOON ROCKET wasn’t seen to best effect in a match at Doncaster 4 weeks ago and he shades preference with a more conventionally run race set to see him to much better effect now. Doyen Quest boasts more chasing PLAY SMARTER experience than most and with his jumping an asset he’s a threat. The Jukebox Kid and Wade Out rate next best. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOON ROCKET (IRE) 2.DOYEN QUEST (IRE) 3.THE JUKEBOX KID (IRE)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (18 wins from 141 runners, 13%) runs AT THE OCHE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs UKANTANGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAPLE trained by R Jefferson, Malton, 157 miles.

OAKLEY (GER) (14)

B g Protectionist (GER) - Ovambo Lady (GER) 8 J Ellis Collier (5) T Evan Williams, Llancarfan O Mr R. E. R. Williams B Dr A. Bolte u. Dr H. H. Leimbach

TIME INTERVAL (GB) (2)

B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE) J Charlie Maggs (5) T David Dennis, Banbury O Clan McNeil B Northmore Stud S DD Racing Ltd

11-13

UKANTANGO (IRE) (169)

4 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (44)

B Breeder

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Left ﬁrst 2 efforts for this yard well behind when winning 19.5f Hereford handicap in November. In nothing like the same form at Chepstow next time, though, and looks vulnerable under top-weight. Dec25 Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Another Fine Mess (IRE) 19l 21/4l Nov25 Her 19f HcpH good 1/12 Little Pi (FR) Oct25 Exe 18f Hdl gd-fm 3/6 Start Again (IRE) 11l

TFRHIIII BHA108 FORM 230006 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicaps hurdles last spring, E Cheek Pieces latterly over this C&D, and also placed twice during the summer. However, he hasn’t ﬁred since returning from a break in November, again failing to get competitive at Taunton on Thursday. 8Jan Tnt 19f HcpH good 6/10 Brave Knight 28l Dec25 Her 19f HcpH soft 7/8 Came From Nowhere (IRE) 43l 11l Dec25 Hun 15f HcpH soft 7/10 We’re Red And Blue

Ch g Ocovango - Molly Be J Robert Dunne T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Ladies in Racing 1 B Thistletown Stud S Betano

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou J Jack Andrews (3) T Tom Ellis, Rugby O Mrs I. Hodge B A. H. B. Hodge S Fresh Air

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA109 FORM 33-P310

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J Jockey

11-13

11-12

TFRHHIII BHA108 FORM 43-5244 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction following wind surgery when runner-up atWorcester(2 1/2m, goodto ﬁrm) last summer.Anothercreditable effort tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) at Uttoxeter when last seen but he’s entitled to come on for the run following a 169-day absence. Jul25 Utt 19f HcpH good 4/14 Icare Allen (FR) 61/4l Jul25 Wor 20f HcpH good 4/7 Handlethekettle (IRE) 81/2l Jun25 Wor 20f HcpH good 2/5 Handlethekettle (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA108 FORM 0223-11 D

E Hood, Tongue Strap

SEA WARRIOR (IRE) (25)

B or Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Princess’s Choice (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne O The Sea Warrior Syndicate B John Furlong S Coral Racing Limited

DR WAKSMAN (GB) (26)

KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (14)

TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement sent handicapping last term and has kicked on again this time round, opening his account on return at Stratford before following up in a ﬁrst-time hood at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft). Has gone up a total of 14lb for that brace but clearly on the up and another bold show likely. Nov25 Utt 15f HcpH 1/8 Justlikeﬁre 11/4l 1l Oct25 Str 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Motazzen (IRE) Feb25 Hun 15f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Kingoftheswingerz (IRE) 3/4l

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 40-5F

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty of promise in maiden/novice hurdles and was in touch when falling at Wincanton on handicap debut last month. Remains one to be interested in and, if none the worse for that tumble, he could have a part to play. Dec25 Wcn 15f HcpH soft F/13 Poet Laureate (FR) 51/4l Nov25 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/12 Harry Lowes (IRE) 25l Oct24 Chp 19f Hdl soft 7/14 The New Lion

TFRHHIII BHA107

FORM 52-4 Ch g Iffraaj - Hukamaa 5 11-12 TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in maidens on the Flat for Andrew Oliver in J Sean Bowen Ireland and much better effort over hurdles when runner-up on second T Chris Gordon, Winchester start in this sphere at Plumpton last February. Failed to stay 20.5f there last O Mr John H. W. Finch time and may well be seen in a better light now handicapping back at 2m. B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Dec25 Plm 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/5 The Boss Bear (IRE) 26l 10l S Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd Nov25 Lin 12f Hcp stand 10/11 Crackalackin (IRE) 94l Oct25 Nby 12f Hcp soft 11/12 Alpine Stroll B g Haafhd - Jewelled 5 11-12 J Sean Houlihan T Robert Stephens, Caldicot O Mrs V. James B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin S Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 10-P355 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened account in this sphere in 2m juvenile at Kempton in December 2024. Bettered previous handicap form by some way when a close third at Exeter in November but hasn’t really gone on from that in 2 subsequent appearances. Likely to ﬁnd a few too good once more. Dec25 Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/13 Another Fine Mess (IRE)101/4l 10l Dec25 San 15f HcpH soft 5/9 Across Earth (IRE) 3 Nov25 Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Tashan /4l 28

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Ch g Sixties Icon - Royal Warranty 8 J James Best T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn O Mr David Gibbons B Mr & Mrs C. Bonner S K & M (Hauliers) Ltd

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Br g Jack Hobbs - My Dixie J Freddie Keighley (7) T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley O Mr Nick Shutts B Trull House Stud Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA106 FORM 010456 D

11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over hurdles for James Owen in E Visor the ﬁrst half ofthis year, the most recent success gained off this mark at Uttoxeter in June. However, he hasn’t come close to matching that form since and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. Dec25 Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Freddy Robinson 6l 32l Nov25 Plm 15f HcpH good 5/7 Poncho (FR) 12l Sep25 Bth 14f Hcp soft 5/12 Fair Dinkum (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM 52-1223 BF

11-10

TIMEFORMVIEW Offthe mark at third attempt in bumpers on debut forthis yard at NewtonAbbot in June. Since placed in a trio of maiden hurdles at up to 2 1/2m and this 6-y-o is interesting dropped in trip for this handicap debut. Sep25 Utt 19f Hdl good 3/10 Percy Shelley 11l Aug25 Ntn 18f Hdl good 2/7 Whatyouwaitingfor (IRE)s.h 2l Jul25 Ntn 18f Hdl good 2/6 Breaking Cover (IRE)

10 JIAIR MADRIK (FR) (32)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Princesse Winner (FR) 7 11-10 J Theo Gillard T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Martin Cap & Darrell Williams B Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TFRHIIII BHA105 FORM 12342/-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a conditions hurdle in France in 2023 but offered little starting out for new connections back from an absence of more than 2 years at Uttoxeter last month. Dec25 Utt 15f HcpH soft Nov23 Arg 18f Hdl Nov23 Agm 20f Ch -

11 AT THE OCHE (IRE) (47)

TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 10-2125 D BF

Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR) 5 11-9 J James Turner (5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies B Peter Molony S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account in 2m Ffos Las maiden in Octoberand followed that with a good second on handicap debut at Ascot. Wasn’t disgraced next time at Kempton where he could’ve done with jumping and settling better. Still early days for this 5-y-o and he’s one to view in a positive light. Nov25 Kmp 16f HcpH good 5/10 Surrey Lord (IRE) 8l Nov25 Asc 19f HcpH good 2/7 Mount Anglesby (IRE) 1/2l Oct25 Fls 15f Hdl good 1/6 Clondaw Fame (IRE) 3/4l

Gr m Reliable Man - Orion Best (FR) 7 11-8 J Jack Hogan E Hood, Tongue Strap T Alex Hales, Edgecote O Mr D. W. Fox B Haras de Chevotel S Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA103 FORM 43211/-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France, bringing the curtain down on her time on that side of the Channel with a pair of claiming chase wins at the end of 2023. Wasn’t disgraced back hurdling following a lengthy absence for new yard at Uttoxeter but signiﬁcant step forward will be needed here. Nov25 Utt 15f Hdl 3/7 Khrisma (FR) 71/4l 1 Wingsuiter (FR) 11/4l Dec23 Fon 18f Ch Nov23 Fon 18f Ch 1 Olaway (FR) 13/4l

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TFRHIIII BHA103 FORM 32-10P0 D

B g Camelot - Spice Trail 5 11-8 J Jamie Hamilton T Ruth Jefferson, Malton O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd S Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

B g Konig Turf (GER) - Belijoe (FR) 6 J Charlie Hammond T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard O Mr D. Hague B Mr Moise Bricault S Science Supplements

15 SNAPIUS (IRE) (20)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE) J Alex Chadwick (3) T James Owen, Newmarket O Mr Alan Herbert B J.P. Farrell S The Injured Jockey Fund

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished ahead of a couple of next time out winners when second at Perth and found a bit of improvement to get off the mark at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in May. It’s been all downhill since, though, and others make more appeal. Dec25 Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Magna Victor 16l Nov25 Don 16f HcpH soft P/7 Le Yacht (FR) 36l Nov25 Ayr 16f HcpH soft 10/11 Dee’s Getaway (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA102 FORM 2-02551

11-7

TIMEFORM VIEW French bumper winner who got back on the up with the tongue strap swiftly dispensed with when keeping on gamely to land 9-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, soft) last month. 7lb rise tolerable and, with his mileage still very much on the low side, there could be better to come. Dec25 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Big Storm Brewing 33/4l 21l Nov25 Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/13 A Good Yomp 12l Nov25 Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 5/16 Crossbeau (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA101 FORM 224-35P D

11-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up at Ludlow and Sandown in handicap E Visor hurdles last February but more miss than hit since. Still, he has edged back to his last winning mark, so it would be unwise to write him off. Dec25 Fkn Dec25 Lei Nov25 Lei

16 RUN AWAY JOE (IRE) (21)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Loughaderra Flame (IRE) 6 11-5 J Tom Broughton (5) E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate RAJ B J. J. & Margaret Harty S Morson Group

16f HcpH soft P/6 Codetalker 15f HcpH heavy 5/7 Thankyouandplease (FR)26l 15f HcpH soft 3/7 Kamaxos (FR) 6l

TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 3-24U00

TIMEFORM VIEW Having been placed both starts in Irish points, was sent off favourite but only hinted at ability in an Ascot bumper on Rules debut in November. No great shakes in 3 runs over hurdles since and while he maywell be better off now handicapping, others make more appeal. Tongue strap applied. Dec25 Her 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/12 Man Up Front 35l Dec25 Tnt 16f Hdl good 9/14 Knock Off Soxs (IRE) 34l Nov25 Lud 15f Hdl good U/13 Snatch A Glance

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14 KELIJOE (FR) (29)

8/8 Authodidacte (FR) 44l 2 A Nous Tous (FR) 61/2l 4 Bojack Horseman (FR) 13l

17 MEXICAN STAN (GB) (49)

B g Passing Glance - Artic Bliss 6 11-0 J Lee Edwards E Tongue Strap T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O First Chance Racing B First Chance Racing S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TFRHIIII BHA95 FORM 0004-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit in her qualifying runs but pulled up on her Huntingdon handicap debut/reappearance in November. Needs to leave that well behind with a tongue tie added now. Nov25 Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf P/13 A Good Yomp Mar25 Str 16f Hdl good 4/10 St Pancras Mar25 War 16f Hdl good 7/11 Sage Green (IRE)

18 PREMIER (FR) (30)

B g Dariyan (FR) - Crush On You (FR) 4 11-0 J Caoilin Quinn E Hood T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Jim and Claire Limited B Gerard, Romain & Melanie Ferron S Warren Greatrex Racing

19l 101/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA108 FORM 2431 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner was unable to justify strong support when third over 2m at Plumpton on handicap bow but improved to open his hurdles account with success in 13-runner novice handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good) last month. Still early days in this sphere and there should be more to come. Dec25 Tnt 16f HcpH good 1/13 Appleshaw hd Nov25 Plm 15f HcpH good 3/8 Birthday Angel (IRE) 63/4l Nov25 War 16f Hdl good 4/14 Scarlet Moon 73/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 16, 17. Hood worn by No. 18. Visor worn by No. 8, 15. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: TARA ITI: Following its run on 4/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 13-2 Kelijoe (FR), 7-1 Premier (FR), 8-1 Sea Warrior (IRE), 17-2 Three Pikes (GB), 11-1 At The Oche (IRE), 12-1 Knight Templar (GB), 18-1 Dr Waksman (GB), 20-1 Ukantango (IRE), 22-1 Run Away Joe (IRE), 33-1 Best Women (IRE), 40-1 Oakley (GER), Snapius (IRE), 50-1 Time Interval (GB), 66-1 Jiair Madrik (FR), 80-1 Maple (GB), 100-1 Tara Iti (GB), Mexican Stan (GB) Preference is for the 4-y-o PREMIER, who notched his ﬁrst win in this sphere at Taunton and he probably has more to offer over hurdles. He certainly won’t have things all his own way, with Kelijoe, a decisive winner at Doncaster last time, heading a long list of dangers. PLAY SMARTER Hat-trick seeker Soldier’s Leap is also high on the shortlist, while likely improvers Sea Warrior and Three Pikes also merits respect. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PREMIER (FR) 2.KELIJOE (FR) 3.SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE)

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WINNER MY SILVER LINING

CLASSIC CHASE

TRAINER: EMMA LAVELLE JOCKEY: JAMES BEST OWNER: MRS CELIA DJIVANOVIC

PREMIER HANDICAP RUN OVER THREE MILES, FIVE FURLONGS

5883 METRES 22 FENCES TO BE JUMPED

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TRAINER

2025 ABANDONED 2024 MYSILVERLINING Emma Lavelle 2023 IWILLDOIT Sam Thomas 2022 ECLAIRSURF Emma Lavelle 2021 NOTACHANCE Alan King 2020 KIMBERLITE CANDY Tom Lacey 2019 IMPULSIVE STAR Neil Mulholland 2018 MILANSBAR Neil King 2017 ONE FOR ARTHUR Lucinda Russell 2016 RUSSE BLANC Kerry Lee

JOCKEY

James Best Stan Sheppard Tom Bellamy TomCannon Richie McLernon SamWaley-Cohen Bryony Frost Derek Fox Charlie Poste

With last year’s meeting abandoned, 2024 was the last running of this contest. Emma Lavelle’s My Silver Lining was surprisingly not particularly fancied in the betting coming into this contest. The mare had been having a fantastic season however, scoring at Wincanton in October followed by backto-back seconds at Exeter and Sandown and so came into this contest in top form. Regular jockey James Best was onboard the eight-year-old here and raced prominently throughout. After clearing the 19th fence, she took the lead and never relinquished it from there, pulling three lengths clear ahead of the last. Dan Skelton’s Galia Des Liteaux was quickly narrowing that gap however, ﬁnishing very strongly but My Silver Lining was always doing enough to hold onto the win by three and a quarter lengths. This success was followed by a second in the Grand National trial at Haydock the following month.

EMMA LAVELLE HAS WON THREE OF THE LAST 12 RENEWALS OF THIS RACE

1/10 6/10 6/10

WINNING FAVOURITES

AGED EIGHT OR NINE

CARRIED 10ST 12LB OR LESS

Boosting National Winners Backing British Racing

THE WILLIAM HILL HALF A MILL CLASSIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 348 runners, 22%) runs JOYEUX MACHIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs JOYEUX MACHIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: MYRETOWN trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 360 miles.

L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (29)

MR VANGO (IRE) (35)

4 NASSALAM (FR) (55)

TFRHHHHH BHA155 FORM 3P/111-2 D BF

11-4

TFRHHHII BHA152 FORM 2441-10 D

10-11

TFRHHIII BHA145 FORM P0/PP-PP

E Blinkers

TIMEFORMVIEW Wide-margin winner of 2023 Welsh National offthis mark but subsequent form ﬁgures make for disconcerting viewing (pulled up 5 times from 6 starts since that Chepstow victory). Has undergone a wind op since latest appearance and needs to bounce back in a major way. Nov25 Chl 27f HcpC soft P/10 Marble Sands (FR) Oct25 Chl 25f HcpC good P/18 Three Card Brag (IRE) Nov24 Chl 27f HcpC good P/10 Abuffalosoldier (IRE)

MYRETOWN (IRE) (42)

TFRHHHHI BHA142 FORM 51F11-F BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Coped extremely well with the demands of a big-ﬁeld handicap when landing the Ultima in good style at last season’s Cheltenham Festival (25f, good to soft). Fell at around the halfway point on return in the Coral Gold Cup but generally a sound jumper and he remains open to improvement over fences. Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf F/24 Panic Attack (IRE) Mar25 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/24 The Changing Man (IRE) 11l 91/2l Feb25 Kel 23f HcpC soft 1/4 Dare To Shout

DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (GB) (24)

B g KayfTara - Mathine (FR) 8 10-2 J Ciaran Gethings E Visor T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham O Mr P. J. Andrews B Mr J. L. Lightfoot S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

S Sponsor E Equipment

3m 5f 54y

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Miss Platinum (IRE) 9 10-8 J Derek Fox T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross O Wymer & Russell B Longrove Stud S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season with a win in bet365 Gold Cup at E Cheek Pieces Sandown and backed that up with a reappearance success in 2 1/2m Carlisle listed chase.Wasn’t at his best in anothermajorhandicap at Newburylast time but will be a serious contender here, provided that he gets into a good rhythm. Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 11/24 Panic Attack (IRE) 27l 3 Nov25 Car 19f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Handstands (IRE) /4l 1l Apr25 San 28f HcpC good 1/19 Lombron (FR)

Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) J Caoilin Quinn T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham O John and Yvonne Stone B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle S KM Elite Products Ltd

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Won all 3 starts last term, including the Peter Marsh at Haydock and 4 1/4m Midlands National at Uttoxeter. Upped his game again when narrowly denied in the Becher at Aintree on return last month, forwhich a 3lb rise is fair. Looks tailor made for this test and he’s high on the shortlist. Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft 2/13 Twig s.h 1l Mar25 Utt 34f HcpC gd-sf 1/16 Tanganyika (FR) 3l Jan25 Hay 25f HcpC soft 1/8 Iwilldoit

RESPLENDENT GREY (IRE) (42)

Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Caltra Princess (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mrs R. J. Skan B Ms M. Kavanagh S Betano

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy chaser who added to his tally when taking the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, soft) lastJanuary.Appearedto be struggling at halfway before staying on to ﬁnish a good second in a handicap off this mark back at Cheltenham on his seasonal reappearance last month. Solid claims. Dec25 Chl 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Blaze The Way (IRE) 5l Feb25 Asc 21f Ch good P/6 Pic D’orhy (FR) 3 Jan25 Chl 25f Ch soft 1/6 Stage Star (IRE) /4l

B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) 10 11-7 J Jack Tudor E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Sara Bradstock, Wantage O Cracker and Smodge Partnership B Frank O’Meara S Equimedia Ltd

2.55

TFRHHHII BHA162 FORM 24/31P-2

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Romance Turgot (FR) 11 12-0 J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O DFA Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman) B Mr Bernard Camp S Faucets Limited

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TFRHHIII BHA135 FORM 522-032

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t added to last season’s Chepstow chase debut success in 7 subsequent starts in this sphere but placed on several occasions, including when runner-up at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) last time. Now tried in a visor and promises to be suited by this stamina test but this demands a clear career-best. Dec25 Lud 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Ballycamus (IRE) 1l 20l Oct25 Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 3/7 Ask Brewster (IRE) May25 Utt 24f HcpC good 9/14 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE)29l

JOYEUX MACHIN (FR) (28)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Ya d’La Joie (FR) 9 10-2 J Harry Atkins (7) E Cheek Pieces T Dan Skelton, Alcester O UTB Racing B Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Vincent Le Roy S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 322-004

TIMEFORM VIEW Some good efforts in defeat over hurdles last term, including when going close in a valuable race at Uttoxeter during the spring. Wasn’t entirely disgraced returned to this sphere at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month but he was never travelling with much purpose. Others preferred. Dec25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Docpickedme (IRE) 43/4l 16l Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 11l Oct25 Chp 19f HcpH good 7/14 Rambo T (IRE)

8 TORN AND FRAYED (FR) (29)

TFRHHIII BHA132

FORM 60-3122 C B g Califet (FR) - Chic Et Zen en (FR) 12 10-2 TIMEFORMVIEW VIEW Jumping never been his strong suit but, somewhat J ERhe capitalised on a rival’s bad mistake to notch a second ironically, N T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham U N victory in veterans’ company at Aintree in October. Has remained in O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie N-R good form since but likely to ﬁnd this too competitive. NO B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Bois Emery Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Can You Call 71/2l Nov25 War 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/5 Nocte Volatus 71/2l S Courtiers Investment Services Limited Oct25 Ain 24f HcpC good 1/7 Ashtown Lad (IRE) 23/4l

VAL DANCER (IRE) (35)

B g Valirann (FR) - Katies Dancer (IRE) J Charlie Hammond T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth O The Val Dancers B Charles Persse S Ap Precision Groundworks

TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM 3/112-03

10-2

TIMEFORM VIEW Scaled new heights last term, scoring on return at Carlisle E Cheek Pieces before winning the Welsh National at Chepstow. No show on seasonal reappearance but back ontrack whenthird inthe BecheratAintree (25.8f, soft) where he ﬁnished around 4 lengths behind Mr Vango. Each-way claims. Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft 3/13 Twig 33/4l Nov25 Car 26f HcpC gd-sf 9/9 Sound And Fury (IRE) 15l Feb25 Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Apple Away (IRE) -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Myretown (IRE), 4-1 Mr Vango (IRE), 9-2 L’homme Presse (FR), 13-2 Resplendent Grey (IRE), 11-1 Val Dancer (IRE), 14-1 Joyeux Machin (FR), 16-1 Destroytheevidence (GB), 25-1 Nassalam (FR), Quality over quantity is the order of the day in this valuable handicap and MR VANGO, who still appears to be progressing judged on his reappearance near-miss at Aintree, gets the nod. He has proven to be a real star for connections and he possesses all the required attributes for this PLAY SMARTER assignment. The best is surely yet to come from Cheltenham Festival winner Myretown and he is feared greatly, while the classy L’Homme Presse and Resplendent Grey are other key contenders. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR VANGO (IRE) 2.MYRETOWN (IRE) 3.L’HOMME PRESSE (FR)

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BOTOX HAS (FR) (15)

B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) 10 12-0 J Jude Fernandes (10) E Blinkers T Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham O John and Yvonne Stone B S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud S KM Elite Products Ltd

LUD’OR (FR) (42)

Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Luna Lucky (FR) J Caoilin Quinn T Tom Symonds, Hentland O The Ludorums B Ms Florence Pellerin S Gun Dog Gin Ltd

11-6

LORD SNOOTIE (IRE) (22)

Ch g Malinas (GER) - Miss Ogan (IRE) J Jack Tudor T Christian Williams, Bridgend O Lord Snootie and his pals B Olive Troy S Dodson and Horrell

10-7

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who was much improved when making all in 2m4f Bangor handicap in November. Confirmed that no fluke hit with a 13lb hike when a solid third in stronger company at Newbury (20.5f) 42 days ago. In the picture on his first go over this trip. Nov25 Nby 20f HcpH soft 3/15 French Ship 31/2l 27l Nov25 Bgr 19f HcpH soft 1/11 Malicash (IRE) 51/2l Feb25 Nby 20f Hdl soft 2/5 Horaces Pearl (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA138 FORM 0/6310-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a losing run in 23f Uttoxeter handicap in March but well below par both runs since, only 11th in 3m Haydock handicap on his return in November. Others are more persuasive. Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/17 Electric Mason (IRE) Apr25 Ayr 21f HcpH gd-sf 10/10 The Four Sixes (IRE) Mar25 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/17 Joyeux Machin (FR)

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TFRHHHII BHA136 FORM 41-3440

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 3m scorer last term and in good nick this time around until coming in ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago. The sort to bounce back. 23f HcpH gd-sf 9/10 Titan Discovery 23f HcpH soft 4/8 Kikijo (FR) 23f HcpH good 4/17 Ma Shantou (IRE)

15l 91/4l 3 7 /4l

TFRHHIII BHA133 FORM 0/6154//-P

TIMEFORMVIEW Avery useful 3m-winning hurdler at his best but off for 33 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (23.5f) 35 days ago. Others appeal more on this occasion. Dec25 San 23f HcpH soft P/7 Kikijo (FR) Mar23 Chl 23f HcpH soft 4/23 Good Time Jonny (IRE) 31/2l 27l Feb23 Hay 24f Hdl gd-sf 5/6 Wakool (FR)

DOUGHMORE BAY (IRE) (28)

8 10-12

B Breeder

TFRHHHII BHA144 FORM 0330-F5

GREEN BOOK (FR) (35)

B g Milan - Ross Bay (IRE) J Jonathan Burke T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough O Mighty Acorn Stables B Mrs Noeleen Roche S Hatherden Horse Transport

O Owner

T Trainer

3m 1f 5y

Dec25 Chl Nov25 Chl Oct25 Chl

B g Authorized (IRE) - Mantissa 9 11-3 J Charlie Deutsch T Venetia Williams, Hereford O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg B S.A. Le Thenney S Faucets Limited

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Good third in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham last January, but he was otherwise below par last season and again when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a change of headgear. Dec25 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Absolutely Doyen (IRE) 16l Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl soft F/7 Impose Toi (FR) 7/8 Losange Bleu (FR) 40l Apr25 Aut 21f Hdl -

RED RISK (FR) (49)

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - HoneyAway (IRE) J Sean Bowen T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Mr Alan Peterson B Ronnie O’Neill S Betano

3.32

TFRHHHHI BHA139 FORM 3212-13 BF

11-9

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Rolie de Vindecy (FR) 11 11-8 J Freddie Keighley (7) E Cheek Pieces T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat O Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan B Mme Alexandrine Berger S Middleham Park Racing

4 LONG DRAW (IRE) (29)

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TFRHHHII BHA128 FORM 0220/-3P

TIMEFORM VIEW A useful winning hurdler in 2023/24. Not discredited after 19 months off when third in 3m Windsor handicap in November but pulled up on his belated chasing bow at Cheltenham after an early blunder. Possibilities back in this sphere though. Dec25 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf P/8 Zertakt (FR) Nov25 Wdr 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/5 Roaring Conquest (IRE) 11l Apr24 Ayr 24f HcpH soft 7/10 Chosen Witness (IRE) 22l

TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM 2P2/00-0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful staying hurdler in 2023/24 but looked rusty after 14 months off when tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. This course winner can take a step forward. Dec25 Asc 21f HcpH soft 10/12 Whatsupwithyou (IRE) 35l 32l Oct24 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Destroytheevidence 24l May24 Hay 24f HcpH good 8/16 Zain Nights 38

8 TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) (29)

TFRHHHHH BHA123

FORM P21626 Ch g Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Finata 6 10-7 TIMEFORM VIEW Quick to make his mark for new yard at Chepstow J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces (3m) in October and in good nick since, sixth of 10 in handicap at T Dan Skelton, Alcester Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 29 days ago when unsuited by way O Mr Leigh Taylor race developed. Very much one to consider off the same mark. B Godolphin Dec25 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Titan Discovery 43/4l 81/2l S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 C’Est Different (FR) Nov25 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11l

FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR) (35)

B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR) 11 10-5 J Miss Clara Brewitt (7) E Tongue Strap T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope O C & C Boultbee Brooks B Daniel Laupretre S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

10 RUBBER BALL (GB) (15) B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) J Brendan Powell T Neil King, Burderop O Peter Beadles B Richard & Candy Mathias S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA121 FORM 6D14-04 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who wasn’t disgraced on just his third run over fences when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Reverts to hurdles after a wind op and this veteran mare is no forlorn hope. Dec25 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Toss of A Coin (IRE) 19l 48l Nov25 War 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Kalista Love (FR) 63/4l Apr25 Per 26f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Wa Wa (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM 110-040

10-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who also landed a brace of 2m maiden/novice hurdles last term. Yet to hit top form this season though, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good) 15 days ago. Much more is required now stepping up in trip. Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/8 Indeevar Bleu (FR) 12l 11l Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH soft 4/9 Bear Market (IRE) 65l Nov25 Chl 16f HcpH soft 14/18 Alexei (GER)

11 SPIKE JONES (GB) (9)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) 9 10-2 J Benjamin Macey (7) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham O Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys B Mr J. L. Lightfoot S Solstice

TFRHHHII BHA118 FORM 136-23F D

TIMEFORMVIEW Low-mileage 8-y-o who has resumed in good form, third in 3m Cheltenham handicap in December. Fell early there 9 days ago and enters calculations. 1Jan Chl Dec25 Chl Nov25 Lin

23f HcpH good F/7 Ma Shantou (IRE) 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Titan Discovery 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 Ikarak (FR)

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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 11. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: DOUGHMORE BAY: Following its run on 13/12/2025 it was reported that the made a bad jumping mistake early on. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Long Draw (IRE), 4-1 Lud’or (FR), 9-2 Tranquil Sea (IRE), 9-1 Rubber Ball (GB), 12-1 Lord Snootie (IRE), 18-1 Spike Jones (GB), 22-1 Red Risk (FR), 25-1 Botox Has (FR), Green Book (FR), Doughmore Bay (IRE), 33-1 Felicie du Maquis (FR) A few of these arrive with a question mark against them so Dan Skelton’s in-form TRANQUIL SEA is taken to bag a second success for the yard having not been seen to ideal effect at Cheltenham last time. Lud’or has returned an improved model this season PLAY SMARTER and could prove the main danger if his stamina lasts out on his ﬁrst go over a staying trip, while Long Draw, Spike Jones and Doughmore Bay can’t be discounted either. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) 2.LUD’OR (FR) 3.LONG DRAW (IRE)

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 348 runners, 22%) runs DIAMOND STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs DIAMOND STREET LONGEST TRAVELLER: SASSELLA STORM trained by J Boyle, Epsom, 107 miles.

ALL GOOD TO GO (GB) (-)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Line Artic (FR) 5 J Jack Hogan T Alex Hales, Edgecote O Mr Frank Jarvey B Wood Farm Stud S Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Scorpion gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler/fair chaserArtic Row, stays 3m, and fair hurdlerArtic Mann. Dam (c126/h108), 2m/17f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m), half-sister to fair hurdler/ smart chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Artic Jack. Bred to stay well. RACECOURSE DEBUT

ARIZONA MOON (IRE) (-)

COUNTRY PURSUITS (FR) (-)

B or Br g Bande (IRE) - Country Girl (FR) 5 J Robert Dunne T Ian Williams, Alvechurch O Mr T. J. & Mrs H. Parrott B Haras de La Haie Neuve & S. Bouvier

11-4

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Sea Moon gelding. Dam, ran twice on Flat, closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Passing Star. Wears tongue strap for debut and is bred to possess a fair bit of speed. RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Bande gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Homme d’Un Soir, stays 2 1/2m, and For Friendship. Dam 1m/9f winner. RACECOURSE DEBUT

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B g Vadamos (FR) - Kaletto (IRE) 5 11-4 J Jamie Brace (5) T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Galloping Together B Mr Mark Fagan S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

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LOCH NESS PINEAU (FR) (76)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM

11-4

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM F-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Vadamos gelding. Dam fair 3m hurdle winner. Fell sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025) but shaped with a bit of promise when ﬁfth of 12 in a C&D bumper on Rules debut last month and entitled to do better. Dec25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 5/12 Old Clayesmorian

101/2l

TFRHHHHI BHA-

FORM Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pursecco (IRE) 5 11-4 TIMEFORM VIEW Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (h105) bumper/17f J Tristan Durrell hurdle winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top yard. T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Bullen-Smith & Faulks B Larry Mealiffe S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) RACECOURSE DEBUT

B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Boheme d’Herodiere (FR) J Beau Morgan (5) T Ben Pauling, Naunton O Hine Law Racing Limited B Mr Kevin Giraud S Hine Solicitors Limited

11-4

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points in October. Half-brother to French chaser King Pineau (19f-2 3/4m winner, by Gentlewave). Dam, lightly raced over hurdles in France, 1 1/2m-15f winner on Flat. Yard does well in this sphere and very much one to note on Rules debut. RACECOURSE DEBUT

MCELHATTAN (IRE) (48)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Lucinda Grey (IRE) 5 11-4 J Theo Gillard T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr Wayne Woods B Liam Walsh S J.Dot Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 21

TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 3-y-o, £42,000 4-y-o, Yeats gelding. Half-brotherto fair hurdler Born In The West. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Monbeg Rose. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 23). RACECOURSE DEBUT 42

8 SASSELLA STORM (IRE) (30)

Ch g Waldgeist - Sassella (IRE) 5 11-4 J Dylan Johnston T Jim Boyle, Epsom O The One We Came For Partnership B Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co.KG

BRITWAY BELLE (IRE) (90)

B m Getaway (GER) - Britway Lady (IRE) J Ned Fox (5) T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley O Mr Nick Shutts B Daniel Cotter

10-11

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Waldgeist gelding who showed up well for a long way but was found wanting for know-how in the straight when fourth of 12 in a C&D bumper on debut last month. May build on that initial promise. Dec25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 4/12 Old Clayesmorian

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare who was bought for £120,000 after winning sole start in Irish points. Sister to useful chaser Lord Schnitzel, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser The Dubai Way, stayed 2 3/4m. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her ahead of Rules debut. RACECOURSE DEBUT

10 SCAREDOFNOTHING (IRE) (-) B g WayTo Paris - Special Witness (IRE) J Joshua Bryan T Tom Weston, Hindlip O Mr Tom Weston B Aaron Doocey

91/4l

10-5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Way To Paris gelding. Dam unraced. Makes little appeal on paper.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Loch Ness Pineau (FR), 11-2 Diamond Street (IRE), 6-1 Britway Belle (IRE), 15-2 Sassella Storm (IRE), 8-1 Current Edition (IRE), 12-1 Country Pursuits (FR), 14-1 Arizona Moon (IRE), McElhattan (IRE), 20-1 All Good To Go (GB), 33-1 Scaredofnothing (IRE) The pair with experience don’t set the bar too high, so this looks ripe for a Rules newcomer and LOCH NESS PINEAU fits the bill having joined the thriving Ben Pauling yard after PLAY SMARTER winning his sole outing in Irish points back in the autumn. Diamond Street and Britway Belle are two other appealing types on paper who warrant close market inspection. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOCH NESS PINEAU (FR) 2.DIAMOND STREET (IRE) 3.BRITWAY BELLE (IRE)

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.45 - THE TOTAL METAL RECOVERY ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 5th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Total Metal Recovery has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 40 entries at £50. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) 5 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL RACING BET BUILDER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £48 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £39 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. William Hill has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. 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. 25 entries at £48. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5413.02) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.52 - THE WILLIAM HILL PRICE BOOSTS EVERY DAY HAMPTON NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 5th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb. William Hill has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. 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. 9 entries at £375. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL RACING EACH WAY EXTRA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. William Hill have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of William Hill. 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. 31 entries at £100. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL HALF A MILL CLASSIC HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (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, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. William Hill has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of William Hill. 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 in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Classic Handicap Steeple Chase. The non-runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the Reserve Deadline. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 13 entries, 6 at £100 and 7 at £500. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.32 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for five yrs old and upwards. £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 6lb. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 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 enter THE 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 of the 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). 16 entries, 3 at £30 and 13 at £150. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (Penalty Value £15609) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.02 - THE RACING TO SCHOOL CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 5th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Racing to School have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (F)21.3 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 21 entries at £20. - Closed January 5th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (Penalty Value £2178.40) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE. 46

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