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Race Conditions can be found on page 31
Raceday Presenter
Tim Peters
General Manager
Thomas Williams
Clerk Of The Course
Nessie Chanter
Head Groundsman
Guy Woodward
Catering Manager
Graeme Ellis
Board Of Directors
Dan Richmond-Watson (Chairman), Cathy Twiston-Davies, Dermot Daly, James Jackson-Stops, Penelope Buckler, James Davies, Ambrose Waddell-Dudley
JCR Small Course Director
Nadia Powell
Operations Manager
Ollie Ballard
Hospitality Executive
Billy Whelan
Racing & Events Executive
Alastair Watson
Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinator
Anna-Lisa Kinnersley
Marketing Executive
Vicky Hunt
Facilities Operative
Pat Randall
Ground Staff
Luke Randall, Craig Denny, Dawson Lees, Paul Delaney
Stewards
Thomas Evetts (Chief Steward)
Thomas Cooper (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Angus Kirkland (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)
Lyndsay Glynn, Margaret Groves,
Guy Upton
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge
David Hicks
Clerks Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Alex Porter
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Jessica Rainbow
Veterinary Surgeons
Claire Sawyer (SVS)
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Medical Officers
Philip Pritchard (SRMO)
Laura Davies
Andy Simpson
Nurse
Lindsey Brennan
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Jane Southam, Rachel Barnett, Mel Baker
Betting Ring Manager
Andy Collins
Commentator
Alex Fussey
RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 JONBON (FR) (70)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) 7 11-7
J Aidan Coleman
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Lofti Kohli
TFRHHHHH BHA159 FORM 1121-11 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat under Rules came when bumping into 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.
S 8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 ElFabiolo(IRE) nk 15Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Constitution Hill 22l 22Jan Hay 15f Hdl Soft 1/7 RichmondLake(IRE) 3l
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F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
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THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (65 wins from 316 runners, 21%) runs CHUGGY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs CHUGGY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: AVIATION trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 94 miles.
1 AVIATION (IRE) (19)
GrgMartaline-KeepFace(FR)
J Tom Cannon
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O MrJames Summers
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
6 11-7
2 EBONYWARRIOR (IRE) (120)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-ThreeWood(IRE) 7 11-7
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Kk Agri Ltd
S Pragnell
3 CHUGGY(GB) (19)
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Simon & Lisa Hobson
B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
4
TUSCANY(GB) (34)
BgMilan-CaptivatingTyna(IRE)
J James Bowen
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O Mrs T. Brown
B Mr & Mrs W. O. D. Tilley
S 1Account Ltd
5 VELVETVULCAN (GB) (55)
BgNathaniel(IRE)-BatteryPower 6 11-0
J JamesTurner(5) E Tongue Strap
T Mike Murphy, Westoning
O Sarabex
B Sarabex
S Agma Ltd
FIRST RACE
TFRHHHHH BHA115 FORM43221P
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tneedtoimprovetomakeitfourthtimelucky overhurdlesin21/2mFakenhamnovice(good)inFebruary Didn’trun much of a race in EBF Final (Handicap) at Sandown but type to bouncebackquickly,especiallynowreturnedtoaleft-handedtrack.
8Mar San 19f HcpH gd-sf P/16 Laurens Bay(FR)14Feb Fkn 20f Hdl good 1/5 Escapologist(FR) 3/
19Jan Fkn 20f Hdl good 2/8 Escapologist (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA117 FORM312223
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed hurdling debut promise when landing 2m Worcester maiden in July and has been placed on all 4 outings subsequently,afinal-flightblunderexaggeratingthedistancehewas beatenatHerefordonmostrecentouting.Setsthestandard.
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered more than he’d managed in his sole bumper whenfifthof9onHerefordhurdledebut(21.7f)inJanuary However,failedto repeatthateffortatWarwicklasttime.
21Feb War 19f Hdl soft 6/8 Prophesea (IRE) 46l 15Jan Her 21f Hdl soft 5/9 Sole Solution (IRE) 12l Dec24 War 16f NHF gd-sf 9/12 LegalWeapon (GER) 12l
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat (stays 1 1/2m, raced mostly on all-weather), out of sorts since spring 2024 Likely outsider on hurdle debut. Hashadabreathingoperation.
31Jan Swl 12f Stk stand 6/9 Rubellite (IRE) 4l Nov24 Swl 12f Hcp stand 10/12 Khangai 101/2l Oct24 Chd 10f Hcp st-sl 10/15 First Encounter 71/2l
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: MEETINGABANDONED Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5
AVIATION didn’t run much ofa race in the EBF Final at Sandown on his most recent outing, but there’s nothing much wrong with his earlier form and he’s expected to bounce back with a bang, not least with the return to a left-handed track sure to suit. Ebony Warrior is the obvious threat.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (12 wins from 79 runners, 15%) runs THE DARK EDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs LUNA RUN
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HONEYJACK trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 116 miles.
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved further after 5 months offwhen landing a 9-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(20.5f,goodtosoft)inSeptember Creditablein-frameeffortsonnext3startsbuthisrunofgoodformcame toahaltwhenonlyseventhatNewcastle24daysago
3Mar Nwc 20f HcpH good 7/10 JingleJangleJet 18l Dec24 Tnt 23f HcpH good 4/15 Despereaux (FR) 13l Nov24 Kmp 24f HcpH good 2/8 MagicalArthur(IRE) 11l
TFRHHHHI BHA90
FORM044-143
TIMEFORMVIEWProminentracerwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyinhandicaps at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) last May. Better effort since returning from a breakwhen2lengthsthirdof13over23/4matStratford17daysago Upintrip Considered.
20Feb Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Alexandra Larose (IRE) 28l May24 Mkt 20f HcpH good 1/10 FahaBelle(IRE) 1/2l
TFRHHIII BHA90 (-4)
FORM2-06505
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner Also placed twice in maiden hurdles but has struggled switched to handicaps this season. Blundered his chance away tackling fences for the first time latest andquicklyrevertstohurdles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Made her first impact when third on 3 1/4m Fontwell handicapdebut3weeksago,leadingforalongwayunderanenterprisingride. Needstobuildonthatnow.
6Mar Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Pipers Cross (IRE) 7l 30Jan Wcn 21f Hdl heavy 5/8 BobbiWithAn I (FR) 33l 18Jan Tnt 19f Hdl gd-sf 8/12 JustARose (FR) 83l
TFRHHHII BHA80
FORM53336F
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenontheFlatandnow0-7overhurdles.Didplace in a couple ofhandicaps aroundtheturn oftheyear Also inthe process of runningwellwhenfalling2outatTauntonlatestbuthisjumpingisbecoming aconcern.
10Mar Tnt 23f HcpH good F/10 Skin Full (IRE)3Feb Swl 24f
S DD Racing Ltd TFRHHIII BHA77 FORMPP0650 TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinanAintreebumperinMay2022buthurdling effortshavebeenuninspiringinthemain.Readilypassedover.
21Feb War
8
NEWTONIAN (GB) (19)
BgTelescope(IRE)-MiMoney
9
8 10-9
J Cameron Iles (5) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Lost in the SummerWine 2
B David Jenks
S Matt Sheppard
ONE MAN PARTY(FR) (19)
BgAuthorized(IRE)-Ahdaaf(USA)
J Caoilin Quinn
8 10-7
T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
O Simon Hunt &Jack Hunt
B Mr Eric Lemaitre
S Winvic Construction Limited
10 LIZZIE REY(GB) (10)
BmKingstonHill-Mayolynn(USA) 8 10-7
J Finn Lambert (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
O The Adlestrop Club
B Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott
S Tori Global
11 LUNARUN (IRE) (141)
GrmJukeboxJury(IRE)-BohernaLady(IRE) 6 10-6
J IsabelWilliams (3)
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mr S. Moloney
B Mr S. Moloney
12 THE LASTMELON (GB) (17)
ChgSirPercy-StepFast(USA) 13 10-5
J Will Featherstone (7)
T James Bennett, Wantage
O Miss J. C. Blackwell
B D. Curran
S James Bennett Racehorse Transport
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
TFRHHIII BHA77
FORM34U004 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Gotoffthemarkover25fherelastMay.Alsoposted creditable in-frame efforts inthe autumn but has been belowparsince, finishingadistantfourthatHerefordlasttime.Hasafirst-timetonguetie addedtohisregularcheekpieceshere.
8Mar Her 25f HcpH good 4/12 Musique de Fee (IRE) 46l 21Feb War 26f HcpH soft 10/12 Barricane 41l 13Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft 10/15 CoconutTwist (IRE) 31l
8Mar Her 25f HcpH good 7/12 Musique de Fee (IRE) 49l 14Feb Fkn 23f HcpH good 2/6 Edgewell (IRE) 31/4l Dec24 Plm 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Ask HerOut (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHHH BHA75 (+7)
FORM000-P01
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for the addition of cheekpieces whenspringinga33/1surprisein3mSouthwellhandicap10daysago, stayingonwelltoscoreby4lengths.Thatwasaconditionaljockeys’ eventsoshecanrunoffthesamemarkagain.
17Mar Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 SpecialJohn(IRE) 4l 19Feb Don 24f HcpH good 12/14 Jukebox Fury (IRE) 42l Nov24 Lud 21f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Olivia Kate
10Mar Plm 19f HcpC good P/10 Taxus Baccata (IRE)6Feb Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Tramuntana (IRE) 36l Dec24 Utt 22f HcpH soft P/13 Emma Hamilton (IRE) -
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6, 8, 10
Stewards Note:
HONEYJACK: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. LUNA RUN: Following its run on 6/11/2024 it was reported that the horse had a respiratory issue.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lizzie Rey (GB), 5-1 Honey Jack (GB), The Dark Edge (IRE), 13-2 Seasmoke (IRE), 10-1 Luna Run (IRE), 16-1 Newtonian (GB), 18-1Just FourFame (IRE), 20-1 Lyness Dancer(GB), 25-1 DeVega’sWarrior(IRE), One Man Party(FR), 300-1 The Last Melon (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
LIZZIE REY escapes a penalty for last week’s Southwell success and will take a bit of stopping if the cheekpieces continue to have a positive effect. Seasmoke could be a threat if her stamina holds over this significantly longer trip Honey Jack is another likely to have a say if the addition of a tongue tie helps him to recapture the form he showed when successful at Taunton in November
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (26 wins from 150 runners, 17%) runs GLIMPSE OF GLORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs JACK SPARROW GREY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CEOLWULF trained by F McSharry, Sheriff Hutton, 151 miles.
1 GLIMPSE OFGLORY(GB) (36)
BgPassingGlance-DauphineEreine(FR)
5 12-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr. E Blinkers
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Martin Broughton & Friends 1
B Peel Bloodstock
S Wasdell Group
2 MICRO MILLIONS (IRE) (19)
BgMilan-OnTheTear(IRE) 7 11-11
J Sean Houlihan E Blinkers
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
O Jim Tew
B John & Miriam Murphy
3 CEOLWULF(GB) (42)
GrgFameAndGlory-Spieta(IRE) 9 11-8
J James Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton
O Mr Chris McSharry
B Distillery Stud
4 YESANDYES (IRE) (11) (in 7lb ex)
GrgFlemensfirth(USA)-OurKatie(IRE) 8 11-6
J Lee Edwards
T Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth
O Mr David WJagger & Mrs Belinda Clarke
B Pat & Eddie Barry
5 ZMIINYI (IRE) (98)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-WhisperRock(IRE) 7 11-0
J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Soldiering On Syndicate
B J. Power & K. Power
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
6 JACK SPARROWGREY(FR) (66)
ChgKapRock(FR)-Betwixt(IRE) 6 10-13
J Freddie Mitchell (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Gary &Josh Moore, Horsham
O Mrs Ruth Arnold
B S.A.R.L. MM Stud
S KM Elite Products Ltd
7 KING OFTHE HILL(IRE) (285)
BgKingstonHill-GayeWest(IRE) 7 10-8
J CharlieTodd E Tongue Strap
T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
O Mrs Beverley Bostock
B Patrick Cronin
S Allwood Horse Transport
THIRD RACE
JRFB LTD
TFRHHHHI BHA97
FORM2-20003 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairmaiden hurdlerat bestwho got back ontrack sent chasing in first-time blinkers when a length third of 7 novices’ handicap at Ludlow(2m)5weeksago Didn’tentirelyconvincehewasputtingitallinthen buthe’scapableofplayingpartfromthismark.Backupupintrip 19Feb Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Dunstall Rambler(IRE) 1l Dec24 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 7/16 MissApplejack 18l Oct24 Chp 16f HcpH soft 7/14 Loverdose (FR) 15l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM4-P0P24
TIMEFORM VIEW Won an Irish point and made the frame 3 times over hurdlesforDanSkeltonlastterm.Low-keyeffortsfirst3startsoverfencesfor thisyardbutbettersignsfromslidingmarkoflate,runoutofaplacelatewhen fourthatHereford(25.2f)3weeksago Notdismisseddownintrip
8Mar Her 25f HcpC good 4/5 Yes Day(IRE)
23Feb Her 25f HcpC soft 2/6 Pawpaw 14l 6Feb Fls 19f HcpC heavy P/8 Alcedo (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA89
FORM3/064/3-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Made an encouraging return from a 16-month absence whenthirdatSedgefieldlastwinterandprovedheretainsplentyabilityonreturn fromnearlyanotheryearoffwhenrunner-upatLeicesterinFebruary,stickingto histaskadmirably Inthemixhavingbeengiven6weeksrestaheadofthis.
13Feb Lei 20f HcpC soft 2/8 RiverRun Free (IRE) 13/4l Feb24 Seg 21f HcpC soft 3/8 LargyTrain 13l Oct22 Kel 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 GetWith It (IRE) 24l
TFRHHHHH BHA80 (+6)
FORM4004-41
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was much sharper with his reappearance behind him when readily off the mark in 8-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (19.5f) 11 days ago, the return to a sounder surface seeminglyabigfactor Bigshoutwitharepeatunderapenalty
TIMEFORMVIEWBetteredhurdlesformatfirstattemptoverfencesinrace that worked out well when runner-up in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f)inNovember Nextrunbestoverlookedandwhilstabsentsincepulling upatExeter(19.2f)inDecember,it’sfeasibletothinkhecangetbackontrack.
Dec24 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf P/15 ImperialJoe (IRE)Dec24 Mkt 19f HcpC soft 3/8 Caro des Flos (FR) 14l Nov24 Mkt 21f HcpC good 2/10 Eyed 71/2l
TFRHHHII BHA80
FORM50-0P0
TIMEFORMVIEW Mere glimmers of ability in a Sandown bumper on debut in November 2023 and low-key efforts switched to hurdles, includingin3outingstodatethiscampaign.Bigjumpforwardrequired ifhe’stofigurenowmakingchasedebut.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note: ZMIINYI: Following its run on 19/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by omission of fences.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4YesAndYes (IRE), 7-2 Glimpse ofGlory (GB), 9-2 Ceolwulf(GB), 11-2 Zmiinyi (IRE), 10-1 Micro Millions (IRE), 14-1 Jack Sparrow Grey (FR), King ofThe Hill (IRE)
YES AND YES showed much improved form away from testing ground when readily opening his account in an 8-runner handicap chase at Chepstow 11 days ago (value for double the winning margin) and he holds sound follow-up claims on that evidence under a penalty Zmiinyi, on return from a break, and Glimpse of Glory, provided the headgear has the desired effect second time, are others to consider
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The fourth race on today’s card is the Weatherbys & Northampton Town FC HandicapHurdle,a0-115class4contest stagedovertheminimumtrip.
Just the five go to post, headed by the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Chief Sunday, who carries 12-1 due to him being rated 116. The five-year-old son of Tunis ran in a couple of bumpers at this track last springandwontwiceoverhurdlesonce enteringhandicapcompany.Successful atMarketRaseninNovember,hedefied a 5lbs rise at Hereford in January but perhaps significantly, both victories were recorded on soft ground. Runner-upatLudlowlasttime,heneeds to prove himself on quicker ground but thatformreadswell,withthewinnerand thethirdhavingbothwonsince.
Holeshot is one to take seriously.
Holeshot arrives here on the back of a Taunton win, which came on good-to-soft ground over 2m3f. Again, thatformhassincebeenfranked(third won next time) and Tim Vaughan’s six-year-old races off a 10lbs higher mark. His earlier form came over the minimum trip – including a second behindtheSorceleuratWincanton–so coming back in distance shouldn’t be aninconvenience.
Interestingly,allfiverunnersarenovices and quite lightly-raced, including the mare What’sOneMore, whohailsfrom the in-form stable of Emma Lavelle. She made her racecourse debut in a bumper at this track in November 2023 before winning a Huntingdon bumper onherthirdstart,butis0-4overhurdles. Quitekeengoing,thedaughterofMount Nelson will likely appreciate coming backintrip.
Caramelo Rapido is another who has yet to win over hurdles and makes his handicap debut from an opening mark of 103. There was more promise in his lateststartatCarlisleandhewillbemore comfortableinthissortofcompany.The son of Spanish Moon is a half-brother to Capuccimix, a three-time winner for HenrydeBromheadandRobcour.
Thefieldismadeupbythefour-year-old Denzil, who receives a hefty 10lbs ageallowance.AwinneratStratfordbackin the autumn, Dan Skelton’s Dink gelding needstoimproveuponadisappointing return at Doncaster earlier this month, on what was his first start in 79 days. A full-brother to the same stable’s high-class chaser Nube Negra (three-time Grade 2 winner), he ought to relish these quicker conditions and Harry Skelton takes over in the saddle, for the first time since the pair finished runner-upatthistrackinNovember.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (65 wins from 316 runners, 21%) runs DENZIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs DENZIL LONGESTTRAVELLER: CARAMELO RAPIDO trained by M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 151 miles.
1 CHIEFSUNDAY(FR) (36)
BgTunis(POL)-Templiere(FR) 5 12-1
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Options O Syndicate
B Severine Sourd & Come Ligerot
S Options Energy Services Ltd
2 HOLESHOT(IRE) (37)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-RowdyExit(IRE) 6 11-7
J AlanJohns
T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003
B Declan Lennon
S Tote, DragonBet
3 CARAMELO RAPIDO (IRE) (38)
BgSpanishMoon(USA)-Capuccina(FR) 6
J Jamie Hamilton
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O Funky Monk Essex Ltd
B Cyril O’Hara
4 WHAT’S ONE MORE (IRE) (21)
ChmMountNelson-MadameStella(FR) 6 11-1
J Tom Bellamy
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Bonita Racing Club
B Michael G. Daly
S Hatherden Horse Transport
5 DENZIL(GB) (26)
BlgDink(FR)-ManlyDream(FR) 4 10-11
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic
B Nick Skelton
S Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHHI BHA116 FORM0-44112 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive type was denied at a hat-trick when runner-up at Ludlow last month (15.8f), a race that is working out extremely well with the first and third having won next time out. Couldwellbemoretocomefromthislightly-racedsort.
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdinabumperandshowedalotmorethanon first 2 starts over hurdles when fourth in 8-runner novice at Carlisle (17f)lastmonth,despitemakingnoviceymistakes.Candobetternow handicappingbutopeningmarkcouldhavebeenkinder
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced mare often races keenly (including when landingabumperlastseason)andwasagaintoofreewhentacklingalongertripon secondstartinhandicapcompanylatest(Fontwell19.1f),failingtoseeoutherrace aftermakingsmoothheadway Bigplayerifrelaxingbackover2miles.
6Mar Fon 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Activist (FR) 12l 6Feb Hun 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/8 Imaginarium (IRE) 4l Dec24 Lin 16f Hdl soft 3/3 Wade Out (IRE) 7l
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORM16220 D
TIMEFORMVIEWLandeda3-runnerraceondebutatStratford,anddespite being outclassed at Listed level on next start, bounced back with a brace of runners-up efforts. Easy to back when last on handicap debut but could be interestingifmarketvibesaremorepositiveinreceiptofahandy4-y-oallowance.
1Mar Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/10 Cavern Club (IRE) 31l Dec24 Tnt 16f Hdl good 2/6 Tashan
Nov24 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Tashan
WHAT’S ONE MORE: Following its run on 6/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Holeshot (IRE), 11-4What’s One More (IRE), 4-1 ChiefSunday(FR), Denzil (GB), 16-1 Caramelo Rapido (IRE)
Acase can be made for each ofthe quintet, the strongest for smooth-travelling WHAT’S ONE MORE who couldprovewell-handicappedifshecansettlebetterbackat2miles,inaracethatmaywellberuntosuit. Chief danger is the unexposed Holeshot who won in the style of an improving horse last month and he might be ableto copewiththis step up in grade and sharpertest,while ChiefSundayhasto be respected with the form of his latest second working out particularlywell.
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
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerongoodgroundin2022/23andshapedwell on several occasions in defeat last term. Offered more than previously in this campaign when 4 lengths third of6 to The Doyen Chief in handicap chase at Kempton(24f,goodtosoft)latestandhasdroppeddowntoahandymark.
15Mar Kmp 24f HcpC good 3/6 The Doyen Chief(IRE) 4l
2Mar Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/6 Lounge Lizard 47l Dec24 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 7/14 Charlie Uberalles 16l
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM2-531P1 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner last season who has been successful in 2 of his 5 starts this term, latest a 6-runner handicap chaseatLudlow(23.8f,goodtosoft)36daysago Findshimselfona career-highmarknowbutwarrantsrespectnonetheless.
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicaps around this sort of trip at Southwell and Aintreelastseasonandhasruncreditablyindefeatinall4startsthisterm,latest wheneighthof11inhandicapchaseatAscot(23.8f,good)40daysago Dropped1lb sinceandisthechoiceofHarrySkelton.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.
15Feb Asc 23f HcpC good 8/11 Victtorino (FR) 10l 25Jan Don 23f HcpC good 3/13 Docpickedme (IRE) 4
Nov24 Car 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Val Dancer(IRE) 1
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM13242P D
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesoverhurdlesandnotchedsecondwin in this sphere when landing a Perth handicap (20.1f) in September Largely performedwellindefeatsince(clearlywasn’thimselfatMarketRasenlatest) andcan’tberuledout.
The addition of headgear may well benefit SNIPE, who has been running well in better company this term and remains fairly treated. He gets the nod. Recent Kempton winner
The Doyen Chief looks the obvious danger
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4th May 2024 – 26th April 2025
(Sponsored by the Cheltenham & Three Counties Race Club)
Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points.
Latest placings (up to and including 25th March 2025)
1st Dylan Johnson
2nd Callum Pritchard
3rd Freddie Gingell
Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996. This award is named in his memory
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) SIXTH
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):D Skelton (65 wins from 316 runners, 21%) runsDUTCHCORNER TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):FO’Brien (11wins from 33 runners, 33%) runsHEYBUDDY&I’MALRIGHTWITHME
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2015, 2016 and 2017 The stable runs DUTCHCORNER today. LONGESTTRAVELLER:QUEENSGINGERtrained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 160 miles.
1 HEYBUDDY(IRE) (-)
BgVadamos(FR)-Assistance 5 11-5
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Paul & Clare Rooney
B Mmo Bloodstock & Drumlin Bloodstock
S BresBet
2 I’MALRIGHTWITHME (IRE) (-)
BgMahler-KittyPower(IRE) 5 11-5
J Fern O’Brien (7)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mrs Mary Curran
B Mrs M. Curran
3 NOTATTHATPRICE (GB) (-)
BgKayfTara-Tazzarine(FR) 5 11-5
J David Bass
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Mr R. F. Bailey
B R. F. Bailey
S Merriebelle Stable LLC
4 OUR BOBBYDAZZLER (GB) (-)
BgTelescope(IRE)-EaseAndGrace
J Charlie Deutsch
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Mr Bob Barrett
B Bob Barrett
S AP Precision Groundworks
5 PIONEER PETE (GB) (-)
BgFrontiersman-PremierBlanc
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Furlong Friends
B Mrs Anthea L. Morshead
S Wasdell Group
6 JAVAJACKIE (GB) (-)
ChmJackHobbs-ElizabethCoffee(IRE)
J Ben Poste
T Steph Cameron, Bratton
O Miss S. Cameron
B Mr Mark Evans
7 QUEENS GINGER (GB) (-)
ChmDiamondBoy(FR)-GForGinger 5 10-12
J Rex Dingle
T Ben Clarke, Corscombe
O Blackburn’s Bon Amis
B J Barber &J Blackburn
S Tote
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW €42,000 Vadamos gelding. Closely related to modest 2m hurdle winner Marshella. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (winner around 2m) Cinders And Ashes. Newcomers fromthistrainercommandrespect.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWMahlergelding.Dam,modestmaidenhurdler,sistertofairly usefulhurdler(2m-23/4mwinner)LeaveAtDawnoutofhurdle/chasewinnerupto 2 1/2m Hannigan’s Lodger Hey Buddy possibly the stable first string on jockey bookingsbutthebettingwillprovidemoreclues.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEWKayfTaragelding.Brothertodualbumperwinner/fair 2m hurdle winner Let It Rain, and half-brother to fair chaser Poniente Makessomepaperappealandinterestingtoseewhatthebettingmakes ofhim.
TIMEFORM VIEW Frontiersman gelding. Dam, point winner, out of hurdle/chasewinnerupto 3 1/4m De Blanc.The stablewonthis race in2022.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs mare. Dam (h99) 2m hurdle winner, also11/4m-11/2mwinneronFlat.Afirstbumperrunnerforthetrainer
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Diamond Boy mare. Dam (h117), bumper/2m-2 1/2m hurdlewinner,half-sistertobumperwinner/fairlyusefulhurdler(stayed25f) Taradrewe.Thestableis1-25inbumpersinthelast5seasons.
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding. Half-brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Yorkhill. Top local stable has an excellent bumper recordthisseason.Obviousappeal.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW £32,000 Bande gelding. Half-brotherto 5fwinner in France Magic Dariya. The stable was once a regular source of bumperwinnersbutthestrike-ratehasdroppedinrecentyears.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad gelding. Dam (b93) bumper winner Trainer has done well in similar races this season. Would enter the reckoningifthebettingvibesarestrong.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Gemix gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, includingbumperwinner/fairhurdlerChampoleonandfairlyuseful21/4m hurdlewinnerinFranceRobinHill.Worthaprecautionarymarketcheck.
Dan Skelton has sent out 24 bumperwinners this season soYorkhill’s brotherDUTCH CORNER gets the tentativevoteinthisnewcomersbumper,withconfidenceincreasedshouldthebettingvibesbestrong. Hey Buddy, the mount ofJonathan Burke from the Fergal O’Brien pair, andTomWeston’s North Nestor are other likely types on paper before any market clues are known.
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The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £359,751 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.27 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Racing TV have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition,theywill present a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge ofthe horse judgedto bethe best turnedout.14entriesat£35 -ClosedMarch21st,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£2921;Second£1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (PenaltyValue £3812.20) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.57 - THE TONY DARBY RETIREMENT NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1518, the third £759, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb EFX 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. 16 entries at £31. - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2524; Second £1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157. (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.27 - THE CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF JRFB NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE
(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse
The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb JRFB Ltd 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 15 entries at £36.Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.57 - THE WEATHERBYS & NORTHAMPTON TOWN FC HANDICAP HURDLE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Weatherbys & Northampton Town FC 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. 19 entries at £45 - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.32 - THE eventmasters.co.uk CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier during the current season. £200 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Eventmasters 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 4 at £40 and 8 at £200 - Closed March 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE VISIT racingtv.com ‘NEWCOMERS’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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 or under the Regulations of Point-to-Point Racing. Enter by noon, March 21st and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Racing TV 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). 24 entries at £20 - Closed March 21st,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£1669;Second£835;Third£417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
