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Welcome to Four-Legged Friend Day featuring the annual running ofthe Easy Parking Solutions Pug Gold Cup. Sincere condolences to the family of Kathleen Blake who will be remembering her this afternoon. We also remember the Warwick Legend, Volcano, a 3-time winner ofthe Volcano Chase.
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TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S W Lewis (1 win from 5 runners, 20%) runs HAPPY D’EX
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAPPY D’EX trained by S W Lewis, Brecon, 99 miles.
1 LIME DROP(FR) (28)
ChmMartaline-LadyDrop(FR) 9 11-8
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Mrs Christine Graves
B Mr Patrick Fennessy
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
2 HAPPYD’EX (FR) (18)
GrmSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Soireed’Ex(FR) 8 11-7
J Sean Houlihan
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
O Mr Graham Wilson
B S.C.E.A. de La Chaussee
S Tote
3 OSTRAVADU BERLAIS (FR) (18)
BmKapgarde(FR)-CrystalduBerlais(FR) 7 11-2
J Charlie Deutsch E Hood
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Mrs J. Jones
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais & Ballantines
S Faucets Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
TFRHHHHI BHA115 FORM213215 D
TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time 2m scorer at Uttoxeter this season, latest inJanuary Faced a stifftask when last of5 in Listed chase at Exeter(17.5f,soft)28daysagosoneedsconsidering.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2022. Only twice raced for his current yard and off 14 months before a well-heldsixthin2m4fLudlowhandicapchase18daysago.Needsto takeamajorstepforward.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Hood worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Ostrava du Berlais (FR), 2-1 Lime Drop (FR), 11-1 Happy d’Ex (FR)
This can go the way of OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS who has less on her plate than when a good third at Ludlow last time out and can now bag a third success of the season. Lime Drop also has her sights lowered in her bid to bag a third victory and should ensure Venetia Williams’ mare doesn’t have things all her own way. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OSTRAVA
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER: Richard Evans runs BEWARE THE BEAR
TRAINER IN FORM: Lisa Bazin runs PAOLO DI PUGGIO, last year’s winner
FANCYTHAT: BEWARE THE BEAR won in 2022, 2nd in 2023 & placed last year
WEIGHTWATCHER: CELERITY COLIN is race fit after lots of ZOOMIES
1 Rocket Rosie (Rosie)
T Heather L Leicester
O Melanie Morris
Rosie likes running off lead in the park, doing tricks and licking anybody who comes close enough.
2 Beebear Buzz Lightyear (Boris)
T Sophia & George L Lighthorne
O Sophia & George
2
Boris is a cuddly golden boy but at moments has a spark of energy in him. He is a foodie who adores cheese. Boris typically runs betterwhen the weather is nice, so mud and rain could impact his performance. He is excited to take part in his second Pug Gold Cup!
3 Celerity Colin (Colin)
T Courtney Hilton L Maldon
O Courtney Hilton
Loves to annoy his brother, do zoomies and chase pigeons down the garden.
3
4 OzzyThe Rocket (Ozzy)
T Chelsie Burnham L Honeybourne
O Chelsie Burnham
4
Ozzy loves his walkies, especially up hill. He believes he is a mountain goat! He also loves his extensive outfit collection. But most of all he loves snuggling up on the sofa with his mummies with a teddy watching action films.
5 Lightning Lilly (Lilly)
T David Power L Guiting Power – Cheltenham
O Donna Power
9
Lilly has been training hard in preparation for the race , she enjoys long walks and runs in the countryside. When she’s not doing that she like to bark out the window at any passer’s -by and neighbours.
6 Paolo Di Puggio (Paolo)
T Lisa Bazin L Braunston
O Avery Bazin-Ball
3
2024 winner of the gold cup, he returns in the hope of retaining his title. Has a put a few pounds on over winter as he loves his food! But been on good form lately training with his partner in crime, Fred the Labrador.
7
Theo
T Katie Wallbank L Tamworth
O Katie Wallbank
Likes walks, play with his toys and love his food.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (12 wins from 103 runners, 12%) runs GARDENER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs GARDENER LONGESTTRAVELLER: AGGAGIO trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 123 miles.
1 GARDENER (FR) (31)
BgDragonDancer-AllianceDoree(FR) 9 11-11
J Lewis Stones
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited
B Mme Frederique Hayers et al
S Motaclan
2 WHISPERING ROYAL(IRE) (205)
BgGustavKlimt(IRE)-WildAcademy(IRE) 5 11-7
J Isabelle Ryder(5)
T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
O Mr David Gibbons
B R. Cody
S K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
3 DON RAFAEL(IRE) (79)
BgAlwaysDreaming(USA)-Palinodie(FR)
J Daire McConville (5)
T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
O The Lucky Seven
B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
S FBC Manby Bowdler
4 AGGAGIO (FR) (37)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-Ravage
J Caoilin Quinn (3)
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Aura Racing
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Michel Sardou
5 THE GREYMAN (GB) (30)
GrgDartmouth-Timon’sTara
J BradleyHarris (3)
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O Mr Mark James
B Mark James
TFRHHHII BHA112
FORM4-6U034 D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformwhenwinningtwiceoverfencesfor thisyardin2023/24.Belowthatleveloverhurdlesthisseasonbutthere were better signs when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in December, thoughnotinthesameformatFfosLas(20f,heavy)lasttime.
Nov24 Hun 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Gold ForAlec (FR) 43l
TFRHHIII BHA108
FORM3164-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who made all in juvenile hurdle at Doncasterin December2023 and soon left behind a lessereffortwhen fourth of 7 on handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham in March last year Off6months(fromFlat)aheadoffirstrunsinceleavingAlanKing. Aug24 Wol 13f Hcp
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM132310 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner at Stratford in July and doubled his tally in handicap at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) in November FoundittougheratAscot(21.6f)lasttimewhenalsocaught wide,sohecouldbouncebackreturnedtothisgrade/distance.
Dec24 Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 East India Express (IRE) 17l
Nov24 Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Mactavish 71/2l
Nov24 Her 19f HcpH good 3/7 BreadAnd Butter(IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHHII BHA106
FORM2F-0655 D
7 11-5
6 11-4
S ClayStreet PropertyConsultants, Kissing It Better
6 KING ULANDA(IRE) (21)
BgKingstonHill-Ulanda(IRE)
5 11-4
J TobyWynne (3) E Tongue Strap
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O The Happy Monarchs
B Aidan Sexton
S Swansway
7 ILITCH (FR) (45)
BgAuthorized(IRE)-Anadara(FR) 7 11-2
J MurrayDodd (3)
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O Edmunds Racing Club
B Mr Ludovic Fleury
S Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicap hurdler at best and step back in the right direction when fifth of 8 at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) in December, making late headway Filled the same position back at Lingfieldlasttimeandhe’sinterestingfromhiscurrentmark.
31Jan Lin 19f HcpH heavy 5/8 EatonAnne (IRE) 26l
Dec24 Lin 19f HcpH soft 5/8 Kado deJoie (FR) 81/2l Nov24 Plm 15f HcpH good 6/6 Non Stop (FR) 12l
TFRHHHHI BHA105
FORM223-013 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward sent handicapping when getting off the mark at Leicester in January and backed up that effort when third of 11 at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) a month ago Respectedwithmorestilltoofferinhandicaps.
7Feb Bgr 16f HcpH soft 3/11 New Found Fame (IRE) 13/4l
21Jan Lei 15f HcpH heavy 1/10 LumiPlugin nk Dec24 Her 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/9 Sayva (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHH BHA105
FORM16561 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinneron onlystart forTomWeston and leftprevioushurdlesformbehindwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicap debut at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago, scoring readily Leadingcontenderwithfurtherimprovementtocome.
16Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Milajess(IRE) 4l
15Jan Her 16f Hdl soft 6/12 Starcrossed Lover(IRE) 26l Dec24 Her 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/14 No QuestionsAsked (IRE)33l
TFRHHIII BHA103
FORM3P-3F44
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonlastof3outingsinbumpersforStuartCrawford and, fit from points, promise on hurdling debut when fourth in maiden at FakenhamonNewYear’sDay.RantosimilarlevelatHuntingdonlasttime,but moreneededashegoeshandicapping(hashadwindop).
23Jan Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 La Pinsonniere (FR) 16l 1Jan Fkn 16f Hdl
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 King Ulanda (IRE), 7-2 The Grey Man (GB), 13-2 Don Rafael (IRE), 7-1 Gardener (FR), Aggagio (FR), 9-1 Ilitch (FR), 18-1 Whispering Royal (IRE)
KING ULANDA proved a different proposition sent handicapping when opening his hurdles account in good style at Musselburgh last time, so he is taken to follow up for last year’s winning trainer/jockey of this race He can see off the challenge of The Grey Man, who has also made a promising start in handicaps, with Aggagio another one to note
THE JCB NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (65 wins from 320 runners, 20%) runsAPAI DE NOM & HARRY BRIGHT & THICKTHORNTOM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs INDEEVAR BLEU & WOODLAND PARK FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs APAI DE NOM & HARRYBRIGHT & THICKTHORNTOM today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: BREAK POINT trained by D Shaw, Sproxton, 171 miles.
1 HMS PRESIDENT(IRE) (32)
BgExcelebration(IRE)-DanceHallGirl(IRE) 8 11-12
J Tom Cannon
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O HP Racing HMS President
B Skymarc Farm
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
2 INDEEVAR BLEU (FR) (69)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-Ardissone(FR) 7 11-12
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks
S Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
3 WOODLAND PARK (IRE) (111)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-LonesomeDove(IRE) 6 11-12
J Gavin Sheehan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O MrAdrian Butler
B Cathal Mariga
S Motaclan
4 APAI DE NOM (GB) (36)
BgPassingGlance-MidnightCataria 5 11-5
J KielanWoods
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Cherry Knoll Farm, M&TWard & D Skelton
B Pitchall Stud
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
5 BREAK POINT(GB) (20)
BgIffraaj-FinalSet(IRE) 5 11-5
J PhilipArmson (3)
T Derek Shaw, Sproxton
O Strangers on the Shaw Partnership
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
S A &J Sectional Buildings Ltd
6 DIXIE
MAFIA(IRE) (92)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-MidnightWay(IRE)
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Encore Racing
B GeoffreyThompson
S Dodson and Horrell
(57)
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O OAP Syndicate
B Mme Sarah Faulks & Mr Nigel Faulks
THIRD
TFRHHHHI BHA125
FORM2-12 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper on Flat and has looked equally capableinthissphere,builtonfacilemaidenhurdlesuccessatKempton whensecondinnoviceatHuntingdoninDecember Hadarecentspinon theFlatandopentomoreimprovementbackinthissphere.
5Feb Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 6/6 Alrazeen (IRE)
Dec24 Hun 15f Hdl soft 2/10
Nov24 Kmp 16f Hdl
TFRHHHHI BHA120
FORM1/4-13 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWAbove-averagebumperperformerwhoconfirmed hurdlesdebutpromisewhenwinningonthebridleinLeicesternovice (15.5f, heavy) back from 13 months off in December Failed to meet expectationsatHaydocklaterthatmonthbutworthanotherchance.
Dec24 Hay 15f Hdl soft 3/6 Laganhill
Dec24 Lei 15f Hdl heavy 1/7 Sonification
Nov23 Ayr 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Primoz (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORM31-21
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed debut promise when bagging bumper in April. Has made a positive start over hurdles, too, building on his CarlislenearmisswhenrunningawaywithaLeicestermaidenupped to20.5finNovember Capableofbetterstillbackfromabreak. Nov24 Lei 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 JakarduMoulin(FR) 13l Oct24 Car 17f Hdl soft 2/10 IWishYou (FR) 1/2
Apr24 Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 1/10 TyphoonFlyer(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM25 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyanddespitebeingeasytoback heshapedreallywellwhensecondatChepstowondebutinOctober, a long way clear of the rest. Possibly unsuited by testing ground at Sandownsince.Makeshurdlesdebut.
1Feb San 15f NHF heavy 5/7 Crackerjacque
TFRHIIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden nowadays on Flat (stays 1 1/4m). Makes hurdlesdebut.
TFRHIIII BHAFORMr3-611U
S Horse & Groom East Ashling TFRHHHII
8 HARRYBRIGHT(IRE) (25)
BgMilan-RockChickSupremo(IRE) 5 11-5
J Tristan Durrell (3)
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Nigel Jones & Roy Ovel Syndicate
B Mr Nick Skelton & Ms Judy Craymer
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
9 HOUSE OFHABSBURG (GB) (57)
BgOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-SwincombeFlame 5 11-5
J David Noonan
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O Whites Property Limited
B M. C. and Mrs Yeo
S Dodson and Horrell
10 I LIKE IKE (GB) (19)
GrgJackHobbs-ItJustAintRight
J Charlie Price (3)
T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas
B Dunraven Bloodstock
11
MEXICAN STAN (GB) (20)
BgPassingGlance-ArticBliss 5
J Lee Edwards
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O First Chance Racing
B First Chance Racing
S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
12 MIDNIGHTVIEW(GB) (28)
BgTelescope(IRE)-MidnightBelle 5 11-5
J Stan Sheppard
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Miss A. B. Hyde
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
13 MISTERODDSOCKS (IRE) (36)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-FairyHill(IRE) 5 11-5
J Jack Quinlan E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Ben Case, Banbury
O Jopla Racing
B Frank Motherway
S David Andrews Construction Limited
14 SAGE GREEN (IRE) (15)
BgSageburg(IRE)-GayeSteel(IRE) 5 11-5
J James Best E Hood
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
O The Sage Green Partnership
B Susan Eustace
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
15 THICKTHORNTOM (IRE) (20)
BgOcovango-Blume(IRE)
J Ciaran Gethings
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Kate Fisher & Sally Hall
B Sydney Bennett
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
TFRHIIII BHAFORM65
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped like a stayerwhen mid-field in a couple of bumpers.
12Feb Her 16f NHF gd-sf 5/8 Kool Kid 15l Nov24 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 6/13 Sinnatra (IRE) 11l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM3-U
TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 5-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 3winners,includingusefulhurdlerMasterDebonair,stayed21/2m,andbumper winner/fairlyuseful hurdlerFirestream, stays 3m. Last of3 finishers on first of2 startsinpoints,everychancewhenunseatedrider2outlasttime(Jan11).
TIMEFORMVIEW€125,000WalkInTheParkgeldingfromthefamilyof smarthurdler/top-classchaserBellshill.Free-goingsortwhoimprovedon debut when third in Hereford bumper Shaped as if amiss next time, though.Makeshurdlesdebut.Tonguestraponfor1sttime.
FORM512 D TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successfultwicein2024 Lefthurdlesbowwellbehindwhenaccounting for 9 rivals in a listed event at Musselburgh and took another big step forwardwhensecondinGrade2atKempton.Clearformpick.
DECLARED RUNNERS 16
2024: KING OFTARA5 11 5Jonjo O’NeillJr5-4 (Jonjo O’Neill) 13 ran
Hood worn first time by No 14. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 13. Hood worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2 Stewards Note:
DUNSKAY: Following its run on 11/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 St Pancras (GB), 6-1 HMS President (IRE), Indeevar Bleu (FR), 7-1 Woodland Park (IRE), 16-1 Dunskay (FR), 22-1 A Pai de Nom (GB), 66-1 Dixie Mafia (IRE), Harry Bright (IRE), House of Habsburg (GB), Misteroddsocks (IRE), 100-1 Midnight View (GB), Sage Green (IRE), 150-1 I Like Ike (GB), 200-1 Break Point (GB), 300-1 Mexican Stan (GB), Thickthorn Tom (IRE)
An excellent opportunity for ST PANCRAS to quickly resume winning ways having finished second in a Grade 2 at Kempton 2 weeks ago There’s not much depth to this big field, though previous winners Hms President, Indeevar Bleu and Woodland Park all remain with potential. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ST PANCRAS 2.HMS PRESIDENT (IRE) 3.INDEEVAR BLEU (FR)
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GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
Leading Trainer SUPPORTED BY
Dan Skelton 11
Nigel Twiston-Davies 6
Olly Murphy 6
Ben Pauling 5
PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite 3
Nicky Henderson 3
Emma Lavelle 2
Alan King 2
Harriet Dickin 2 Christian Williams 2
Top
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
TIMEFORM VIEW Off almost 2 years before posting a very good second in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in October but has somethingtoproveafterrunningbelow-paratLingfield2monthslater.
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging Carlisle return when taking Lingfield handicap hurdle (16f) in December Brought down 3 out at Sandownsinceandremainswithpotential.
24Jan San 19f HcpH soft B/7 Loverdose (FR)Dec24 Lin 16f HcpH soft 1/10 Pyrotechnic(FR) 6l Oct24 Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Kilbrainy(IRE) s.h
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM3-231U
TIMEFORM VIEW From a decent French NH family and confirmed promise shown in bumper and opening hurdles starts when making it third-timeluckyoverthesmallerobstaclesatExeter(16.7f)inDecember UnseatedriderearlyonatNewburysinceandremainslowmileage.
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted creditable third on return at Aintree but isn’t the most straightforward and hasn’t been in same form since. Dropsingrade/hadwindoperationbutothersaremoreconvincing.
18Jan Asc 19f HcpH good 6/11 Altobelli (IRE) 12l Nov24 Hay 18f HcpH soft 10/14 SteelAlly (FR) 21l Oct24 Ain 20f HcpH good 3/9 Kamsinas (FR) 31/4l
TFRHHIII BHA118
FORM32-261P
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning return over smaller obstacles at Fakenham (20f) in January Wasn’t in same form at Sandown last time,though,andothersaremoreappealing.Cheekpiecesbackon.
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best form when second in Wincanton handicaphurdle(19.8f)inJanuary Mayhavebeenundonebytesting conditionsatWetherbylatestandmustentercalculationshere.
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over timber who arrives on back of creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 45daysago Oughttobethereaboutsagain.
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
10 STRONG FOUNDATIONS (IRE) (78)
BgMalinas(GER)-MaggieRose
6 11-4
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap
T Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
O Anthony R. Hunt & Dan Leach
B Rathbarry Stud & Sarah Leslie
S Solstice
11 GENTLEMANJACQUES (IRE) (38)
BgMountNelson-ParkviewRose(IRE) 6 11-3
J CameronJohnstone-Baker(10) E Visor,TongueStrap
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mr Malcolm Olden
B Mr Daniel Keating
S Hatherden Horse Transport
12 NOBLE PARK (IRE) (36)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Cove(IRE) 6 11-2
J Paul O’Brien
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr M. Buckley & MrA. Speelman
B P. Connell
S Unibet
13 BOOK OFTALES (GB) (36)
BgRibchester(IRE)-DreamBook 5 11-1
J LillyPinchin
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Stratford Racecourse 4
B Godolphin
S Merriebelle Stable LLC
14 PATANITA(IRE) (22)
BgGetaway(GER)-Jesse’sOscar(IRE) 7 10-12
J Finn Lambert (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
O The Large G &T Partnership
B James Browne
S Weatherbys Bank Limited, Fitzdares Limited
15 ALMUHIT(IRE) (20)
BgSeaTheStars(IRE)-Ezima(IRE)
6 10-9
J Richie McLernon E Tongue Strap
T Gary Brown, Swindon
O MrJustin Carthy
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
TFRHHIII BHA113 FORM0-P0244
TIMEFORM VIEW Been in good heart in recent starts, latest when creditablefourthof8inhandicaphurdle(9/1)atChepstow(23.6f,heavy) 28daysago Otherslookbettertreated,though.
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for joining Dan Skelton, winning 2m handicaps at Stratford and Bangor on summer ground last year Rathergonebackwardssince,however,andisstill12lbabovehislast winningmark.
22Feb Chp 16f HcpH soft 4/7 Bucephalus (GER) 30l 8Feb War 16f HcpH soft 5/9 CelticArt (FR) 21l Oct24 Ain 20f HcpH good 4/9 Kamsinas (FR) 71/2l
TFRHHHII BHA110
FORM454-163 C
TIMEFORMVIEWFairbumperperformerwhomadewinninghurdles debut here in October Not really built on that but may be seen in betterlightnowsenthandicapping.
Dec24 Her 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/14 No QuestionsAsked (IRE)14l Oct24 Chl 16f Hdl good 6/6 Valgrand (FR) 35l Oct24 War 16f Hdl good 1/11 DonVirginia(FR) nk
TFRHHHHI BHA109
FORM0-P4421
TIMEFORMVIEWMadealow-keystartforcurrentconnectionsbutbackina betterheartequippedwithavisor/tonguetie,buildingonhisExetersecond when a facile winner of 15-runner handicap at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 38daysago Raised11lbsincebutlooksalikelyplayernonetheless.
TIMEFORMVIEW In top hands and stepped up on previous efforts over hurdles when second of 4 in novice at Sandown (16f, heavy) 36 days ago Reverts to longer trip on handicap debut but opening markcouldhavebeenkinder 1Feb San 15f Hdl heavy 2/4 Diamonds ForLuck (IRE)33/4l 24Jan San 15f Hdl soft U/10 Castle Carrock (IRE)Dec24 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 10/11 Peso (IRE) 44l
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM1-24
TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Fontwell in August 2023. Run with credit in a couple of handicapsthistermandlooksworthatryoverthislongertrip
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in spring 2022 but seen only 5timesoverhurdlessince,postingsolidthirdof9inhandicap(11/1)at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Each-wayclaims.
15Feb Wcn 24f HcpH soft 3/9 Badbury Rings 12l
Dec24 Asc 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 East India Express (IRE) 11l
Nov24 Asc 19f HcpH good 9/10 Ballytechno (IRE) 64l
TFRHHHII BHA101
FORM060501
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind surgery prior to shedding maiden tag over hurdles in 11-runner novices’ handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 20daysago,keepingonwell.8lbhigherandindeepercompanynow butwarrantsrespect.
17Feb Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Passengerontheship(IRE) 43/4l Dec24 Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 11/16 The Big Breac (IRE) 43l
Dec24 Fon 17f HcpH soft 5/9 Motazzen (IRE) 33l
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 14. Hood worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 8, 10, 15. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Stewards Note:
TAMAR BRIDGE: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. PEARLY ISLAND: Following its run on 24/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Gentleman Jacques (IRE), 9-1 Dominic’s Fault (GB), Almuhit (IRE), 10-1 Highlands Legacy (GB), 11-1 Kap Ouest (FR), 14-1 Tamar Bridge (IRE), Noble Park (IRE), 16-1 Strong Foundations (IRE), Book of Tales (GB), 20-1 Masked Dance (FR), Patanita (IRE), 22-1 Bowenspark (IRE), Phillapa Sue (IRE), Got Grey (FR), 33-1 Pearly Island (GB)
Preference is for DOMINIC’S FAULT, who is still low mileage and was making headwaywhen brought down 3 out at Sandown last time. GentlemanJacques and Highlands Legacy head the list of dangers.
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TIMEFORMVIEWProlificwinnerinhandicaphurdlesin2021/22,includingatthis venue. Nowhere nearthat level overfences/hurdlesthis season but did stopthe slide when seventh of 12 Newbury (24.2f) last month, showing a bit more zest. Handicapmarkhasplummetedbutlikelyvulnerabletoimprovingtypes.
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler on his day but it’s been a stop-start season.Hadapipe-openeroncomebackinNovemberbeforefurther3-monthsoff, finishingwell-held in a handicap at Haydock having been easyto back. Shouldn’t lackforfitnessbutnoeasytaskupagainstsomemoreprogressivetypes.
15Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 One Big Bang (IRE) 33l Nov24 Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Castle Rushen (IRE) 21l May24 Hay 24f HcpH good 2/16 Zain Nights hd
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM11/-6211
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced dual bumperwinnerhas progressed with each start overhurdles since returning from a long absence, latestwhenwinning on handicapdebut(19.8f,Heavy),making-all,gamely Facesquickergroundherebut couldimproveagainforthegreatertestofstaminaoverthislongertrip
1Feb San 19f HcpH heavy 1/8 Kalifd’Airy(FR) 1/2l 15Jan Her 21f Hdl soft 1/9 Buckna(IRE) 31/
Dec24 Lei 20f Hdl heavy 2/9 Sixmilebridge (IRE) 14l
TFRHHIII BHA119
FORM21P-20P
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerlastseasonandranastormerbackchasing whengivenapositiveridetofinishsecondintheSouthernNationalonreturnin November However, that race may have left his mark, well-held on subsequent startsoverhurdles/fences.Visoredfirst-timeandbesttolookelsewhere.
13Jan Exe 24f HcpC soft P/8 Well Dick (IRE)Dec24 Car 25f HcpH soft 8/9 Shallow River(IRE) 68l Nov24 Fon 27f HcpC good 2/9 UnansweredPrayers(IRE) 13/4l
TFRHIIII BHA115
FORM0-0PPPP
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended time with Padraig Roche in Ireland out of sorts and has been pulled-up on all three starts for current connections.Hashadwindsurgerybutdifficulttobepositiveabout hischances.
20Jan War 25f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Ikarak (FR)Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Taras Halls (IRE)Nov24 Ain 24f HcpH good P/8 HarbourLake (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA113
FORM145-3PP C
TIMEFORMVIEWOncepromisinghavingbeensuccessfulinabumperandnovice hurdle at this venue in 2023 but hasn’t been anywhere near those heights this season, showing little in two chases orback over hurdles last time, when looking reluctant(pulled-up).First-timecheekpiecesneedtosparkareturntoform.
23Jan Hun 20f HcpH soft P/14 Gold ForAlec (FR)Dec24 Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf P/6 HeraklesWestwood (FR)Nov24 War 20f Ch good 3/3 RamboT(IRE) 83/4l
Visor worn first time by No 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Sole Solution (IRE), 5-2 Woodie Flash (IRE), 8-1 Kintail (GB), 12-1 An Tailliur (FR), 14-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 20-1 Feivel (IRE), 66-1 Slip of The Tongue (IRE)
Despiteasmallfield,afewofthesetendtogoforwardandthatshouldensurethisisrunatareasonable tempo, which will suit the progressive SOLE SOLUTION. He showed a game attitude when winning at Sandown, shaping as though he’ll be even better for this step up in trip Woodie Flash is very likeable having won 3 of his last 4 completed starts over hurdles, and he is capable of running another big race following a short break, while An Tailliur offered some hope of a revival last time.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (65 wins from 320 runners, 20%) runs ILLICO DE COTTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs SOUND AND FURY LONGESTTRAVELLER: NORTHERN POET trained by N Gifford, Findon, 131 miles.
1 ILLICO DE COTTE (FR) (55)
ChgKitkou(FR)-ACotedeCotte(FR) 7 12-1
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T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Robert Kirkland
B G. Vincent, A. Geffroy & G. Richardot
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2 THE BIG BREAKAWAY(IRE) (30)
ChgGetaway(GER)-PrincessMairead(IRE) 10 12-0
J MissAnnaJohnston(7) E Visor,TongueStrap
T Anthony Charlton, Warminster
O Three Oaks, a Rose and an Acorn
B William Mangan
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3 SOUNDAND FURY(IRE) (25)
BgMilan-TarantellaLady 8 11-13
J KielanWoods E Blinkers
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Foxtrot Racing Sound and Fury
B Mr K. D. Cotter
S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
4 ARE UWISETOTHAT(IRE) (26)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-PrettyPuttens(IRE) 8 11-12
J Jonjo O’NeillJr
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Easy Parking Solutions Ltd
B Mrs Rita Kent
S Wasdell Group
5 DUKE OFDECEPTION (IRE) (30)
BgSeptemberStorm(GER)-MrsPeachey(IRE) 8 11-6
J TobyWynne (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O The Salmon Family
B Mrs Gail Kidd
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6 NORTHERN POET(IRE) (7)
BgYeats(IRE)-CrowningVirtue(IRE) 10 11-6
J James Davies
T Nick Gifford, Findon
O The Hope Springs Syndicate
B David Russell
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7 CAPDU NORD (FR) (14)
BrgVoixduNord(FR)-QualiteControlee(FR) 12 11-1
J JackTudor E Cheek Pieces
T Christian Williams, Bridgend
O The Can’t Say No Partnership
B S.C.E.A. Raymond Jean-Christian
S Dodson and Horrell
TFRHHHHH BHA126
FORM133-132 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/maiden hurdle winner who showed much-improvedformwhenmakingawinningchasedebutatCarlisle (3 1/4m, good to soft) in October Better form when placed next 2startsandcangowellagainupintrip
13Jan Exe 24f HcpC soft 2/8 Well Dick (IRE)
Dec24 Car 24f HcpC soft 3/12 O’Connell (IRE)
Oct24 Car 26f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Elleon(FR)
TFRHHHII BHA125
FORM6-P2PP2
TIMEFORMVIEW Now 22 runs since his last win in 2020 but latest secondinthisheadgearatBangorunderthisriderwashisbesteffort forsometime.Needstobackthatup
7Feb Bgr 29f HcpC soft 2/14 Laskalin (FR) 1
16Jan Wcn 26f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Collectors Item (IRE)Dec24 Hay 28f HcpC soft P/7 Saint Xavier(FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHA124
FORMP1-3151
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinningpointer/hurdlerwholooked rather fortunate to win 2 of his 4 starts over fences this season. However,heremainsontheupgradeandimpressedwithhisjumping lasttime,soneedsconsidering.
12Feb Wet 24f HcpC soft 1/8 Latenightrumble 2
15Jan Nby 23f HcpC soft 5/8 Jasmin de Grugy(FR)
Dec24 Utt 24f HcpC soft 1/9 HereComesMcCoy(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM140-020 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last season, including off 2lb higher at Cheltenham. Just the one decent effort since, however, runningbelow-paratLingfieldlastmonth.
11Feb Lin 23f HcpC heavy 7/8 Aworkinprogress (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the secondhalfof2022/23.Firstwinsincewhentakingveteranseventat Doncasterlastweekdespitetravellingwithlittlefluency Abletorace offthesamemarkheresoneedsconsideringupintrip 2Mar Don 23f HcpC good 1/5 SiberianStar 1/2
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice in 2024 but badly out of form sincetheautumn. 23Feb Her
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024:WELLDICK (IRE) 7 11 9 Lilly Pinchin 12-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 SoundAnd Fury (IRE), 7-2 Northern Poet (IRE), 9-2 Illico de Cotte (FR), 6-1The Big Breakaway (IRE), 8-1 Duke of Deception (IRE), 10-1 Are U Wise To That (IRE), 22-1 Cap du Nord (FR) PLAY SMARTER
ILLICO DE COTTE has taken well to fences this season and could have more to offer over this longer trip, so gets the vote over recent winners Northern Poet and Sound And Fury
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ILLICO DE COTTE (FR) 2.NORTHERN POET (IRE) 3.SOUND AND FURY (IRE)
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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
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for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (65 wins from 320 runners, 20%) runs SETTLE DOWN JILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs WILSTAR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROYALE BLUE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 142 miles.
1 DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (102)
BgSandmason-MrsMouse(IRE) 6 11-9
J OscarPalmer(7) E Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O The Reserved Judgment Partnership
B James Keegan
S Pragnell
2 LEGALWEAPON (GER) (49)
BgAlWukair(IRE)-Lucretia(GER) 5 11-9
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O OAP IV
B Gestut Ohlerweiherhof
S Horse & Groom East Ashling
3 LES’S DESTINYSTAR (IRE) (364)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-Spendajennie(IRE) 6 11-9
J Callum Pritchard (5)
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr Les de la Haye
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
S Fitzdares
4 BIG BOYBARNEY(IRE) (323)
BrgDoyen(IRE)-Coolrush(IRE) 6 11-2
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Century Racing
B Mrs Claire Martin
S Fc Laser Ltd
5 BIGWIGG (GB) (-)
BorBrgPassingGlance-RebekahRabbit(IRE) 5 11-2
J Stan Sheppard E Tongue Strap
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Mr P. J. H. Wills
B P. J. H. Wills
S Plumbing World
6 CHEESYICON (GB)
(31)
BgSixtiesIcon-EttieHart(IRE) 5 11-2
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O E Murchan, K McConnell, A & P Shaw
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
S Price & Son Groundworks
7 COLIN HOBBS (GB) (29)
BgJackHobbs-Colin’sSister
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Mrs Caroline Beresford-Wylie
B Mickley Stud & C. Beresford-Wylie
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHHII BHAFORMP-P41 D
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, won 8-runner bumper at Hereford on NH debut102daysagoonhissolerunforAlastairRalph.Onetoconsider startingoutforanewstable. Nov24 Her 16f NHF gd-sf 1/8
TFRHHHII BHAFORM10 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut C&D bumper winner in December but he raced too freely when ninth of 10 in similar company at Windsor followingmonth.Ingoodhandsandwellworthanotherchance.
19Jan Wdr 16f NHF soft 9/10 Idaho Sun (IRE) 34l Dec24 War 16f NHF gd-sf 1/12 TormundGiantsbane(IRE) nk
Mar24 War 16f NHF soft 2/12 GoodAnd Clever(IRE) 12l Jan24 Don 16f NHF good 1/12 BarronsLand(IRE) 21/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-
TIMEFORM VIEW Doyen gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Pass Rusher Won sole start in Irish points in April. Has since had a windopsohe’samuchrespectednewcomer
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, fifth of 13 in bumper at Chepstow on NH debut107daysago Cantakeastepforward.
TFRHHHII BHAFORM64
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped well on both his runs, a keeping-on fourth of 16 in bumper at Doncaster 44 days ago In the mix with betterstilltocome.
24Jan Don 16f NHF gd-sf 4/16 Storming George (IRE) 33/4l Dec24 Swl 15f NHF gd-sf 6/13 InTheAge (FR) 71/4
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW€250,0003-y-o,DoctorDinogelding.Half-brother to top-class hurdler/chaser Douvan and smart hurdler/top-class chaserJonbon.Lotstolikeonpapersohe’saninterestingdebutant.
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TFRHHHII BHAFORM TIMEFORMVIEWPassingGlancemare.Half-sistertoapointwinner Dam fair 3m/3 1/4m chase winner Wears tongue strap No forlorn hopeonherdebut,especiallyifthemarketvibesarepositive.
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TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1-40
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on her debut Cheltenham bumper fourth when only seventh in Listed bumper at Market Rasen 51 days ago This Irish point winner remains with potential though. A likely playerfortopyard
17Jan Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 7/10 Kingston Queen (IRE) 18l Nov24 Chl 16f NHF good 4/12 Seo Linn (IRE) 6l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWCrystalOceangelding.Half-brothertofairlyuseful hurdler/useful chaser Full Irish. Dam unraced out of fairly useful hurdler/chaser(21/4m-21/2mwinner)NativeEndurance.
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TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW £8,000 3-y-o, Harbour Law gelding. Half-brother to bumperwinnerTeeceethree. Dam fair but temperamental 19f-25f chasewinner Newcomermeritsconsideration.
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TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW Jack Hobbs filly Dam useful 2 1/2m hurdle/chase winner Marketcanguideforthisdebutante
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DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2024: GOODAND CLEVER (IRE) 5 11 2James Bowen 8-1 (Warren Greatrex) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 4, 5, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note: CHEESY ICON: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Settle Down Jill (IRE), 13-2 Colin Hobbs (GB), 9-1 Cheesy Icon (GB), 10-1 Les’s Destiny Star (IRE), 12-1 Times Are Green (IRE), 14-1 Destination Dubai (IRE), Big Boy Barney (IRE), Wilstar (IRE), 20-1 Harbour Light (GB), 22-1 Big Wigg (GB), Tao Enki (FR), 33-1 Katie Sunny Dancer (GB), Crystal Force (IRE), 40-1 Legal Weapon (GER), 50-1 Howzatjack (GB), 66-1 Royale Blue (GB)
This is wide open so it could be worth siding with Olly Murphy’s WILSTAR, who is a half-brother no less to the top-class duo Douvan and Jonbon, to make a winning start. Dan Skelton’s Settle Down Jill rates the form pick and seems sure to be on the premises, while Colin Hobbs, Times Are Green, Legal Weapon and Big Boy Barney all need factoring in too.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
FirstRace2.20-THEKATHLEENBLAKEMEMORIALMARES’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, and the third £1822. for five yrs old and upwardsmaresonly,Rated0-125(alsoopentosuchhorsesrated126and127-seeStandardConditions) £75stakeifthehorseisrated99or higher, or£15 stake ifthe horse is rated 98 orlowerwith £60 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb The Family of Kathleen Blake 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. 8 entries, 1 at £15 and 7 at £75. - Closed March 3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6059;Second£3029;Third£1515. (PenaltyValue£7921.50)Weightsraised4lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SEE PAGE 7 FORTHIS RACE.
Second Race 2.50 -THE BARBERS FLOORING CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 6th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authoritywillcount)Jockeysridingfortheirownstables allowed,inaddition3lb BarbersFlooringhavegenerouslysponsoredthisraceand willpresentamementotothewinningowner Inaddition,theywillpresentacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthehorsejudged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £45. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth£455;Fifth£227 (PenaltyValue£4752.90)Weightslowered5lb A SEE PAGE 12 FORTHIS RACE.
ThirdRace3.20-THEJCBNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS4)(Novices’ChampionshipHurdleSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3812 to the winning horse The second to receive £1756, the third £877 and the fourth £439 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge ofthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out. Horseswhich have been placed inthe first fourinthis racewill be eligibleto enterTHE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIPHURDLE SERIES FINAL(AHANDICAPHURDLE RACE)to be run overa distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 27 entries at £35. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£2921; Second£1461;Third£730;Fourth£365.(PenaltyValue£3812.20)
SEE PAGE 14 FORTHIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) 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 fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £45 stake ifthe horse is rated 94 orhigher, or£9 stake ifthe horse is rated 93 orlowerwith £36 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Hazelton Mountford 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 horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 29th, 2025. Balloting forTheAlbert BartlettTriple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifierraces. 35 entries at £45. - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (PenaltyValue£4752.90)
SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.23 -THE JCBTELE-HANDLER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 andthe fifth £545. forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also opento such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £90 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, theywill present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 19th April, 2025. 11 entries at £90 - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454. (PenaltyValue £9505.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Codecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 22 FORTHIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.58 - THE HAZELTON MOUNTFORD INSURANCE BROKERS VOLCANO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horseThe second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £90 stake ifthe horse is rated 99 or higher, or £18 stake ifthe horse is rated 98 or lowerwith £72 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Hazelton Mountford Insurance 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 ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £90 - Closed March 3rd, 2025 OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£7270;Second£3634;Third£1818;Fourth£909;Fifth£454.(PenaltyValue£9505.80)
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SeventhRace5.30-THEJCBHYDROGENOPENNATIONALHUNTFLATRACE(CLASS5)(Category1Elimination)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £2178tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £1003,thethird £501 andthe 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 orFrenchAQPS Flat races. Enterbynoon, March 3rd and pay£20 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. March 7th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb 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 JCB have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, theywill 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). 24 entries at £20 - Closed March 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner£1669;Second£835;Third£417;Fourth£209 (PenaltyValue£2178.40)
