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Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (27 wins from 112 runners, 24%) runs ALL WELL AND GOOD & SIR GALAHAD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs JASMIN BELLEVUE & KATANA
Longest Traveller: KATANA & JASMIN BELLEVUE trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 198 miles.
1 ALL WELL AND GOOD (GB) (202) 212 D 5 11-6
Br B g Mukhadram - World of Good Sean Bowen J
O Mr Gary Allsopp Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Allsopp & Allsopp S
TIMEFORM VIEW From a very good Flat family and, having made a promising start when second at Worcester (2m) last June, went one place better when landing 12-runner bumper back at that venue a month later Good second at Stratford when last seen in September and rates as a likely sort now hurdling. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 JASMIN BELLEVUE (FR) (20) F2/-6U 6 11-6
Br Br g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Same Life (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O Mrs Carolyn Kendrick Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW £110,000 purchase after finishing runner-up completed start in Irish points but has proven too headstrong on both starts under Rules, including when unseating his rider at the sixth in a first-time hood at Hereford on latest. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 KATANA (FR) (88) 56 5 11-6
Br B g Blek (FR) - Tosca de Coddes (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mrs Claire Juillet Mailly The Sporting Life S
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7 REGAL CAVALIER (FR) (292) 5 11-6
Br Ch g Zanzibari (USA) - Barbapapa (FR) Lee Edwards J
O Quids In Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Haras Des Sablonnets Ace Specialist Security Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on Flat, comfortable winner of 15.5f minor event at Corlay last June. Sold from Ludovic Gadbin €21,000 the following month and interesting to see how he fares in the market on yard/hurdling debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SLEEPING LATE (GB) (16) 43 7 11-6
Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wistow Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with encouragement when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster on debut and ran to a similar level despite jumping better when third at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) earlier this month. Appeals as the type to do better once tackling handicaps over further TFRHHHHI BHA108
9 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (31) 43 7 11-6
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Deer Forest Stud Greenhous Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW €45,000 half-brother to French hurdler/chaser Gangster de Coddes who showed ability amidst greenness when fifth of 8 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, good) in October Needed the experience sent hurdling at Taunton a couple of months later but looks a stable lesser light even so.
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 KIDS SAY LASTGOJOE (FR) (71) 415 D 5 11-6
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Daya Win (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Mr Joe Buzzeo Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Emmanuel Rocton, Bruno Bertin & Alsin Co Newcastle Flooring Company Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Balko gelding who showed benefit of his debut and settled better ridden from the front when winning 5-runner bumper at Catterick in November Looked badly in need of the experience sent hurdling at Newcastle in January so he’ll need to leave that well behind (has had a wind op). TFRHHIII BHA-
5 KIT THE CHRISTIAN (IRE) (37) 6 5 11-6
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Ballcrina Girl (IRE) Charlie Todd J
O Ms Victoria Cottingham Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Derwent Dene Farm Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to bumper winner Getagin and closely related to useful hurdler Crooks Peak (winner around 2m). Bred to have a future but looked badly in need of the experience on debut in novice hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) just over 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 MYTHICAL (FR) (31) 0PP 8 11-6
Br B g Camelot - Inchmina Tom Midgley (3) J
O Mr Edward C. Wilkin Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T
B S.A.S Clear Light
Yorkshire Bale S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner who has shown nothing in 3 starts over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA71
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Hugo Palmer (sold 9,000 gns). Had usual headgear/tongue strap retained for hurdling debut and looked badly in need of the experience but knew more when third at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) last month. Probably needs more time (has had a wind op). TFRHHHII BHA10 BRINDLEY (IRE) (16) 0 4 10-10
Br B g Calyx - Shanghai Rose Henry Brooke J
O MPS Racing & Partners Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Sir Robert Ogden
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1m), well below form in handicaps final 2 starts in 2024. Sold from Jack Channon for only 1,000 gns in September and made very little impact sent hurdling after 6 months off at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) recently TFRHHIII BHA11 CAP RICOCHET (GB) (8) 405U 4 10-10
Br B g Capri (IRE) - Rubber Bullet Danny McMenamin J
O Mr R. Burridge Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea T
B Mr Richard and Lady Henrietta Burridge
TIMEFORM VIEW Hadn’t looked much in bumpers and yet to achieve a great deal over hurdles, already looking a bit of a handful when at the second at Sedgefield last week (attempted to run out and unseated rider). Easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 SIR GALAHAD (IRE) (280) 4 10-10
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Katiyra (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Gary Allsopp & Mark James Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B RJB Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), running respectably while showing an awkward side when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) back in June. Sold from James Ferguson 25,000 gns the following month and has joined a top jumps yard. Yard also saddles All Well And Good. TFRHHHII BHA-
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
13 DILLY’S GUNNER (GB) (65) 25 4 10-3
Br B f Dartmouth - Falcon’s Gunner Jamie Hamilton J O Falcon Line Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Falcon’s Line Ltd Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly who produced a promising first effort amidst greenness when second of 9 in bumper at this track in December, keeping on after shuffled back home turn. Possibly unsuited by firmer conditions when mid-field at Catterick the following month and now sent hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: GOLDWYN (IRE) 7 11 6 Jamie Hamilton 5-6 (Mark Walford) 15 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10 S heepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 9. Stewards Note: MYTHICAL: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly BRINDLEY: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 All Well And Good (GB), 11-2 Jasmin Bellevue (FR), Sleeping Late (GB), 13-2 Dilly’s Gunner (GB), 12-1 Sir Galahad (IRE), 14-1 Katana (FR), Solent Gateway (IRE), 33-1 Regal Cavalier (FR), Cap Ricochet (GB), 40-1 Kids Say Lastgojoe (FR), 100-1 Brindley (IRE), 200-1 Kit The Christian (IRE), Mythical (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of dead wood in this opener but there are some top yards represented and ALL WELL AND GOOD gets the nod to make a winning return/hurdling debut for Olly Murphy having reached a fairly useful level in bumpers last year Heading up the opposition is Jasmin Bellevue, who has looked a handful on both outings so far but has stable jockey Nico de Boinville taking over in the plate. Sleeping Late and Dilly’s Gunner can fight out third.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.ALL WELL AND GOOD 2.JASMIN BELLEVUE (FR) 3.SLEEPING LATE
RACE
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SECOND RACE 2.30
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Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £2921, 2nd £1461, 3rd £730, 4th £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (27 wins from 112 runners, 24%) runs TAMAR BRIDGE AND WOLFSPEAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs TAMAR BRIDGE & WOLFSPEAR Longest Traveller: HONNEUR D’AJONC trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 164 miles.
1 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (23) (£6000) 102P32 D 8 11-6
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) (April Night (FR)) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T
B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin K & N Waite Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in good nick for his current yard, visored for the first time when second of 7 in claiming hurdle (11/4) at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA115
2 WOLFSPEAR (IRE) (18) (£6000) 1U-5PU4 D 9 11-6
Br B g Fame And Glory - Espresso Lady (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Joshua Bryan J
O Olly Murphy Racing Club Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Exors of the Late John Harrington Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. More is required at these weights however TFRHHHII BHA110
3 BENITO (FR) (3) (£6000) 2/00-05P 8 11-0
Br B g Rail Link - Aspolina (IRE) (Trempolino (USA)) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Erick Bec De la Motte & F. Cottin
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 and he was tongue tied when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Has plenty to prove.
TFRHHIII BHA87
4 TAMAR BRIDGE (IRE) (100) (£6000) 1PP/P/-25 CD BF 10 11-0
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Mise En Place (Dr Fong (USA)) Beau Morgan (5) J
O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr D. Pratt Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off almost 2 years before posting a very good second at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in October but she beat only one in 2m4f Lingfield handicap 2 months later This C&D winner still holds major form claims dropped into selling grade. TFRHHHHH BHA122
2024: ART OF DIPLOMACY 8 11 0 Charlie Hammond 6-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 5 ran
Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note: TAMAR BRIDGE: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 8-13 Tamar Bridge (IRE), 7-2 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 11-2 Wolfspear (IRE), 33-1 Benito (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW TAMAR BRIDGE wasn’t at his best when fifth at Lingfield before Christmas but is still very hard to oppose dropped in grade for an in-form yard. Honneur d’Ajonc looks the one to give Olly Murphy’s veteran most to do ahead of Wolfspear
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 154y
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HORSE WELFARE
at Wetherby Racecourse we are committed to minimising risks, dealing quickly and humanely with injuries, and maintaining the highest possible quality of life for the animals in our care. At every meeting we have three specially qualified Equine Vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action There is also a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary Officer in attendance. During the race, three vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating the injured jockeys. It is standard policy that in the event of a horse requiring veterinary treatment whilst on site, screens will be erected round the horse. It is designed to afford the vet and the patient some privacy. Please do not assume the worst.
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Sunday
THIRD RACE 3.00
The Bulloughs Cleaning Services
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (15 wins from 85 runners, 18%) runs SPECIAL DRAGON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs BASELINE Longest Traveller: BASELINE trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 248 miles.
1 BASELINE (FR) (18) P/4/-246 7 12-0
Br B g Coastal Path - Captivate (FR) Micheal Nolan J
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who went too freely when sixth of 7 in handicap at Taunton (16.5f, good) 18 days ago. Still can’t be discounted now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA108
2 FINDTHETIME (IRE) (20) 24PPP6 CD 9 12-0
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bisoguet (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Tor Side Racing Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Kenilworth House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who comes here out of sorts, cheekpieces tried for the first time when only sixth of 7 in handicap chase (20/1) at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA108
3 HAREL DU MARAIS (FR) (11) 5-46311 8 11-13 (in 7lb ex)
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Urbi Et Orbi (FR) Sean Bowen J
O New Vision Bloodstock Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield T
B Mr Thierry Gouzerh et al Felston Consulting Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised for his new yard and bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 2m wins at Southwell this month. Another bold showing is on the cards under a 7lb penalty TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+7)
4 RUMOURSAREFLYING (GB) (24) 524F33 BF 7 11-11
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Circus Rose Paul O’Brien J
O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who failed to build on earlier chasing promise when third of 4 in handicap at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) 24 days ago. Not written off. TFRHHHII BHA105
5 HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) (13) 5F2331 8 11-11
Br Br g Westerner - Dedoctorsdaughter (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Ewart, Drew, Kesson & Phillips James Ewart, Langholm T
B John Bowler Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 3-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f, good) 13 days ago. Up 2lb but he ought to be thereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 SPECIAL DRAGON (GB) (148) 021-20F 6 10-13
Br B m Kayf Tara - Dragonera Henry Brooke J
O The Preston Lodge Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Preston Lodge Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m5f winner over hurdles who had yet to be asked for her effort when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good) in October Has since had a wind op and remains open to progress. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA93
Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Harel du Marais (FR), Hold Onto The Line (IRE), 4-1 Rumoursareflying (GB), 11-2 Special Dragon (GB), 10-1 Baseline (FR), 25-1 Findthetime (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HAREL DU MARAIS hasn’t looked back since joining Charles and Adam Pogson and is weighted to go 3-3 under a 7lb penalty here. Special Dragon remains with potential in this sphere though and could also have a say, with Newcastle scorer Hold Onto The Line and fencing debutant Baseline worthy of respect too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.HAREL DU MARAIS (FR)
2024: ROYAL MER (FR) 6 11 13 Jack Tudor 9-4 (David Pipe) 7 ran
BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner
D—Distance Winner F—Fell. P—Pulled Up R—Refused.
Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. ance
S—Slipped Up U—Unseated. d—Disqualifed. r—Ran Out.
FOURTH RACE 3.32
The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500 x Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (Penalty Value £3960.75)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (21 wins from 266 runners, 8%) runs FOSTER’SISLAND & JERICOACOARA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Henderson (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs CRAZIERTHANDAISY Weightwatcher: FOSTER’SISLAND won off a handicap mark of 124, his rating is now down 7lb to 117 Longest Travellers: JACOVEC CAVERN trained by P Hennessy, PARK ANNONCIADE trained by S R B Crawford, both Ireland.
1 KAP VERT (FR) (63) 0-25133 5 12-0
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Tavera (FR)
Micheal Nolan J
O Mr R. A. Bartlett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs Henri Devin Albert Bartlett S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 2m Exeter novice in December and has posted creditable placed efforts since there and at Sandown. Entitled to play a part again returned to further on his handicap debut.
TFRHHHII BHA120
2 JACOVEC CAVERN (GB) (8) 6/-0050F BF 6 12-0
Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri
Danny Mullins J
O The Turner Family P. Hennessy, Ireland T
B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 5f 56y
7 BUTLER’S BRIEF (IRE) (128) P6031P D 10 11-6
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - She’s On The Case (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O You Can Be Sure Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Mrs M. Doran Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bangor in October but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, soft) following month. Back from a break now with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA112
8 SOLDIEROFTHESTORM (IRE) (64) 413-300 BF 7 11-5
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Mr Tom Bond Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider who looked to have the race at his mercy (clear in front) when falling last in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Up 6lb here but still weighted to gain compensation.
TFRHHHHH BHA120
3 FOSTER’SISLAND (GB) (42) 204500 D 10 11-11
Br B g Trans Island - Mrs Eff Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Oakwood Nobels Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B T. C. Dawson Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and he came in only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now and he’s the sort to bounce back.
TFRHHHII BHA117
4 JERICOACOARA (FR) (13) 554-043 6 11-11
Br B g Free Port Lux - Autre Mer (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mme Michele Juhien-Cypres, Thibaut Juhen Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful ex-French 2m1f hurdles winner and not disgraced on both runs for his current yard, third of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Not ruled out now stepping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA117
5 BLUE HOP (IRE) (41) 05-6312 8 11-10
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Afaraka (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B Paddy Kennedy
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Doncaster in January and backed it up with a good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good) 41 days ago. Form has been franked so he’s a likely player TFRHHHHI BHA116
6 PARK ANNONCIADE (FR) (32) F0F334 7 11-9
Br B g Masked Marvel - Yellow Ball (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score this term but he comes here in decent nick, fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy) 32 days ago. Needs considering eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA115
TIMEFORM VIEW Has twice failed to build on an encouraging reappearance third at Hereford, eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) in January More required after a break. TFRHHIII BHA111
9 MAGIC WAVE (GB) (55) 2/12P-06 D 9 11-5
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O The Magic Circle Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr & Mrs P Nelson Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 2m4f hurdles winner Off 9 months before an encouraging sixth of 17 in handicap here (19.7f, soft) 55 days ago. Can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA111
10 CRAZIERTHANDAISY (GB) (87) 31-221 D 6 11-3
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daisy de Sivola (FR) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr K. Alexander Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Kenneth Alexander Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner who was runner-up in her first 2 hurdles before making no mistake in Warwick mares’ novice (21f, soft) on New Year’s Eve. Should have more to offer in handicaps for leading connections. TFRHHHHI BHA109
11 KILTA (IRE) (19) 532343 D BF 8 11-2
Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Coco Be Cool (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr R. J. Hewitt Sam England, Guiseley T
B Mrs Bernie Hennessy Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut in 3-runner event at Cartmel last May Has proved inconsistent since, however, and reverts to hurdles with more needed. TFRHHIII BHA108
12 BOOK OF TALES (GB) (55) 1-24 5 11-1
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Dream Book Lilly Pinchin J
O Stratford Racecourse 4 Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Godolphin Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 14f Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Fontwell in August 2023 Has run with credit when in the frame in handicaps at Doncaster and Musselburgh this term and looks worth a try over this longer trip. Not without interest. TFRHHHHI BHA107
13 KALHANDRION (FR) (28) 5-54P65 5 10-12
Br B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T B Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel RH Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on earlier promise on his handicap bow when fifth of 7 at Newbury (20.5f, soft) 28 days ago. Not written off yet.
TFRHHHII BHA104
2024: MONTREGARD (FR) 5 10 12 Stan Sheppard 13-2 (Tom Lacey) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 13 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11. Stewards Note: BLUE HOP: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Crazierthandaisy (GB), 11-2 Kap Vert (FR), Jacovec Cavern (GB), 10-1 Blue Hop (IRE), 12-1 Park Annonciade (FR), 14-1 Soldierofthestorm (IRE), 16-1 Magic Wave (GB), 20-1 Book of Tales (GB), 22-1 Foster’sisland (GB), 25-1 Jericoacoara (FR), Butler’s Brief (IRE), 28-1 Kilta (IRE), 50-1 Kalhandrion (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW This is wide open but Irish challenger JACOVEC CAVERN looked to have the race in safe keeping until coming down at the final flight at Cork last week and is fancied to gain compensation off a still handy mark. Nicky Henderson’s handicap debutant Crazierthandaisy appeals as a likely improver and could emerge as the main danger, although Book of Tales, Blue Hop and Magic Wave all need factoring into this competitive handicap too.
WARWICK 17 MARCH - DOWN ROYAL 20 MARCH - CORK
The Raymond Mills Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (21 wins from 266 runners, 8%) runs CARRIGEEN CASTLE & MISTER BELLS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs HEROIQUE DE MAULDE
Longest Traveller: ROGER RAREBIT trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 190 miles.
1 REALISATION (FR) (24) 40-3205 7 12-2
Br B m Masked Marvel - Four Green (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr Etienne Raquin Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who made a promising start over fences when placed at Warwick and Lingfield earlier this term. However, she has failed to build on those efforts the last twice (sketchy round of jumping being a key contributor to her downfall last time) but this step up in trip could be a good move. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 FETE CHAMPETRE (IRE) (21) 3/514-4F C 10 12-1
Br B g Robin des Champs (FR) - John’s Eliza (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing in recent seasons but has shaped well both starts for new yard since returning to action on Boxing Day, latterly departing 2 out at Ayr (20.5f, heavy) where he looked the most likely winner It remains to be seen if this stiffer test is what he wants, though. TFRHHHII BHA111
3 CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) (59) 1P5-036 C D 9 12-1
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved sent chasing last term, opening account in this sphere at Newcastle last January and subsequently scored twice by wide margins in 19.4f handicaps at this venue. However, he has failed to shine in 3 starts so far this season (undergone wind op since latest run) and needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA111
4 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (19) 42/413-P CD 8 11-13
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Mr William Easterby (3) J
O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Leo Matheson Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who scored 3 times in 2022/23, including over this C&D, and added to his tally on the second of his 3 appearances last season. Pulled up on return at Carlisle but he was returning from a 14-month absence that day and better can be expected here. TFRHHHII BHA109
5 ROGER RAREBIT (GB) (69) 1P3P-24 8 11-10
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rebekah Rabbit (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr P. J. H. Wills Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. J. H. Wills Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced since scoring on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, heavy) in November 2023, performing respectably when fourth in a competitive event at Haydock last time, disputing lead until bad mistake 4 out. Now steps back up in trip with visor refitted and needs to raise his game a touch. TFRHHIII BHA106
6 GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (24) P05303 10 11-6
Br Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Ask For Rain Jamie Hamilton J
O Readers & Wiggy, The 8 Amigos & J Burns Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time hurdles winner who has twice finished in the money in 27.6f handicap chases at Market Rasen. However, those creditable placings were both preceded by lesser efforts, commensurate with his hit-and-miss profile. Others make more appeal on balance. TFRHHHII BHA102
7 HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (FR) (25) 12/-0P62 BF 8 11-4
Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Ondine de Brejoux (FR) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Steve Murrills Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulde Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over fences in France and off the mark on this side of the Channel for James Ewart at Doncaster in February 2023 No show first 3 starts of this season following a lengthy absence but firmly back on track when finding just one too good at Newcastle (23.4f, good) and he’s a key player TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+2)
8 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (31) 4-6055P D 8 10-13
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix Paul O’Brien J
O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a couple of handicap chases at Huntingdon last term but, save for a respectable effort at Doncaster in January, it’s been a struggle so far this season. Needs to bounce back.
TFRHHIII BHA95
9 MISTER BELLS (IRE) (38) 33-P35P 11 10-10
Br B g Power - Keyaza (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Mr And Mrs Paul Chapman Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mr Tom Treacy Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 8lb lower than for his latest win in a 25f veterans’ handicap chase at Catterick last January but he has shown precious little in 4 starts during the present campaign.
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2024: IMPERIAL ALEX (IRE) 7 11 11 Stan Sheppard 4-7 (Tom Lacey) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: MIXEDWAVE: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Heroique de Maulde (FR), 13-2 Fete Champetre (IRE), 15-2 Realisation (FR), 8-1 Giovanni Change (FR), 10-1 Court At Slip (IRE), 11-1 Roger Rarebit (GB), 12-1 Mixedwave (IRE), 20-1 Carrigeen Castle (IRE), 66-1 Mister Bells (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HEROIQUE DE MAULDE was heavily backed and duly returned to form when runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month, form which was given a boost when the winner went on to complete the hat-trick at Sedgefield last week. The 8-y-o remains on a good mark and will likely prove a tough nut to crack here. It’s not hard to envisage Court At Slip showing himself in a far better light than at Carlisle where he was returning from a lengthy absence and he is second choice ahead of Realisation.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151 (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (27 wins from 112 runners, 24%) runs HENRYSBROTHERJACK
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (4 wins from 21 runners, 19%) runs HENRYSBROTHERJACK
Longest Traveller: ANGUS DE BULL trained by R Potter, Sellack, 199 miles.
1 MARMALADE TIME (GB) (44) 104-0P6 6 12-0
Br Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Madame Bleue Charlie Deutsch J
O POPLAR COTTAGE RACING CLUB Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mr & Mrs P. Rowley Ap Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in novice hurdles, winning at Doncaster (19.5f, heavy) last March. Lost form subsequently and offered little on reappearance at Exeter before showing only minor promise at Hereford (21.7f) last month. Questions to answer at present. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 BALLIN BAY (IRE) (112) 3/14-P64 7 11-13
Br B or Br g Milan - Ballinahow Ann (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Love To Race Partnership Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Noel McLoughlin Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when making a winning reappearance in a handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, heavy) last season but has failed to fire since, including on second start over fences (after 6 months off) when fourth of 7 at Sedgefield (26.3f) in December Needs to bounce back on hurdles return/stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA97
3 HENRYSBROTHERJACK (GB) (30) 60-0151 6 11-12
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Box of Trix (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O The Towcester Three Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Motaclan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark when landing odds in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in December, suited by test of stamina. Less suited by the test of speed at Market Rasen subsequently but improved again when winning a slowly run affair at Bangor (23.3f) latest. May well be more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 SNOWROCCO (IRE) (64) 343-040 6 11-10
Br B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mrs Jayne Sivills Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Eamon O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in an Irish point and back to form when fourth of 18 in a handicap at Ayr (20.4f) in January Some mitigation for disappointing effort on first try over 3m having been kicked at the start here in January Tongue-tie on and not totally dismissed if staying this longer trip. TFRHHHII BHA94
5 GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (20) 512452 9 11-8
Br B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs M Nicholas & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T
B Wood Farm Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com S
TIMEFORM VIEW Already a winner this season (Carlisle, 24.6f) and is proving a consistent sort at this level, again running creditably second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) 20 days ago, only narrowly edged out late on. Solid claims off only 2lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA92
6 AAZZA (IRE) (10) 0-00302 D 9 11-3
Br B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR) Craig Nichol J
O Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Louis G. Vambeck PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner for Rose Dobbin and seems to be running into form over hurdles for new connections, ran as well as she has this season when second over C&D 10 days ago, following an 8-week break. Should go well again providing this doesn’t come too soon. TFRHHHHI BHA87 (+2)
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7 BALKOTIC (FR) (23) 350533 9 11-1
Br B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J O Raypasha Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run stretching back to 2022. Well below form over the autumn and fared little better on return after 3 months off when last in a 3-runner event at Catterick (25.3f) earlier this month. Difficult to fancy on recent evidence. TFRHHHII BHA85
8 MYFAVOURITESISTER (IRE) (101) 55-05P5 6 10-10
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Credit Box (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O My Favourite Sister Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in bumpers and made no impact in qualifying runs, again disappointing in a first-time hood when well-held in a Catterick (19.3f) novice back in December Steps up in trip for handicap debut (bred to stay this far) and one to note in the betting racing off a lowly opening mark. TFRHHHII BHA80
9 ON WE GO (IRE) (37) 0P3-000 D 12 10-9
Br B m Robin des Pres (FR) - Clan Music (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs K. Elliott Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Sean McNamara Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran has largely struggled since landing a 3m Ayr handicap 2 years ago, showing little promise in three starts this season and has now undergone wind surgery Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA79
10 ANGUS DE BULL (IRE) (42) P/000/-65 9 10-2
Br B g Papal Bull - Diskretion (GER) Conor Ring J
O Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B John Clement McEnery
TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to show any worthwhile form on the Level or over hurdles, including after 8 months off when well-held in a first-time tongue strap (removed) on the Flat last month. Reverts to hurdles again operating from long way out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA60
2024: KINDER KID (IRE) 6 11 12 Ross Chapman 11-8 (Tina Jackson) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note: BALLIN BAY: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Glory Hights (GB), 3-1 Henrysbrotherjack (GB), 7-2 Aazza (IRE), 10-1 Ballin Bay (IRE), 14-1 Snowrocco (IRE), 25-1 Myfavouritesister (IRE), Angus de Bull (IRE), 28-1 Marmalade Time (GB), 40-1 Balkotic (FR), 80-1 On We Go (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A 2lb rise may not be enough to stop the consistent GLORY HIGHTS who can make amends for a narrow defeat at Ayr earlier this month. Aazza was runner-up at this venue 10 days ago and can go well again racing off the same mark, while last-time out winner Henrysbrotherjack is relatively unexposed and may still be improving.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GLORY HIGHTS 2.AAZZA (IRE) 3.HENRYSBROTHERJACK
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The 100% Racing TV Profits Back To Racing Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) (Div II)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151 (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (14 wins from 118 runners, 12%) runs CHATSHOW HOST Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs QUEEN OF STEEL
Longest Traveller: QUEEN OF STEEL trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 170 miles.
1 CHATSHOW HOST (IRE) (35) 262-06P D 8 12-0
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back On Stage (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O T W Johnson & G Maxwell Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miriam & Luke Murphy Prisma Colour Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Irish point winner was inconsistent over hurdles last season and has made a discouraging start over fences in a couple of starts this season. Now reverts to hurdling following wind surgery and has a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA98
2 VENGABOY (IRE) (15) 060/0-00 6 11-12
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Native Design (IRE) William Shanahan (5) J
O A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Michael and Fiona O’Connor PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse in November 2023 Well-held in two starts for this yard, never threatened in first-time cheekpieces at Hexham (23.3f) earlier this month. Needs more. TFRHHIII BHA96
3 LATHAN (FR) (25) 631FP5 6 11-10
Br Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Venerie (FR) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mike and Eileen Newbould Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Ecurie Pierre Julienne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a modest Newcastle maiden in November and would have bettered that form (looked set for 2nd) but for falling 2 out at this course just 24 hours later Pulled up since but back on song after 11 weeks off when fifth at Newcastle (20f) 25 days ago. Place claims up in trip with cheekpieces fitted. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 UPFORDEBATE (IRE) (31) P65016 6 11-8
Br B g Mount Nelson - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs Gail Kidd Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark, in first-time tongue strap, when landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) last month before finding trip and track too sharp at Catterick (19.3f) 31 days ago. Each-way chance with the return to a longer trip likely to prove suitable. TFRHHHII BHA92
5 HAWKSEYE VIEW (GB) (13) 625U33 6 11-7
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Noir Girl Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Auroras Encore 2 Ltd Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner has yet to get mark under Rules but has gone close over fences despite proving a less than fluent jumper, again in evidence last time when third of 6 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f) May be suited by a return to smaller obstacles and looks interesting off a falling handicap mark. TFRHHHHI BHA91
6 RUMBLE B (IRE) (31) 306332 11 11-3
Br B g Presenting - John’s Eliza (IRE) Lewis Dobb (7) J
O Miss C. Tinkler Justin Landy, Leyburn T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran is proving consistent and ran his best race so far this season when second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft), seeing out his race well under this conditional jockey Should give his running again. TFRHHHHI BHA87
7 FOREVA ALFIE (IRE) (63) 5/-P60P 7 10-13
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr Richard Roberts Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Martin Ervine PRCT Bloodstocks Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but missed all of 2023 and no impact in qualifying runs. Failed to progress when easy to back on handicap bow at Doncaster (19.4f) in January Cheekpieces/tongue-tie added and longer trip needs to bring about significant improvement. TFRHHIII BHA83
8 QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (7) 306061 5 10-9
Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER) Jack Hogan (3) J
O KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B The Flying One BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW A maiden under both codes for Mark Usher and despite offering little on debut for Fergal O’Brien, bounced back to form to open her account in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (2 1/2 miles) last week, winning comfortably Has longer trip to overcome but makes plenty of appeal from the same mark.
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9 PRINCE NINO (FR) (13) 3P2265 8 10-8
Br Ch g It’s Gino (GER) - Down On My Knees (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Marie Lapios Baudry & Sophie Lapios
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run extends back to September 2023 but has posted a couple of creditable runners-up efforts this season. Bounced back from a disappointing effort when fifth of 8 at Newcastle 13 days ago, travelling more kindly and shaping as though worth another go at this trip. Each-way possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA78
2024:(See Div 1)
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note: UPFORDEBATE: Following its run on 25/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 9-2 Hawkseye View (GB), 6-1 Rumble B (IRE), 13-2 Lathan (FR), 8-1 Upfordebate (IRE), 11-1 Prince Nino (FR), 33-1 Vengaboy (IRE), 50-1 Foreva Alfie (IRE), 66-1 Chatshow Host (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW QUEEN OF STEEL looks to have been found a good opportunity to follow up last week’s win and, still able to race off the same mark (due to go up 7lb in future), she is worth a go at this longer trip on drying ground. Of the rest, Hawkseye View is feasibly handicapped if getting his jumping together back over smaller obstacles while consistent-veteran Rumble B can hit the frame again.
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Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (GBB Race)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 x Declared Runners 14 Owners Prize Money 1st £2019, 2nd £1009, 3rd £505, 4th £252, 5th £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (27 wins from 112 runners, 24%) runs WANDERING EGO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (11 wins from 33 runners, 33%) runs NED HILL
Longest Traveller: MONDOUI’BOY trained by H Derham, Newbury, 201 miles.
1 FANNY MOON (FR) (-) 5 11-2
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Fannyjul (FR) Toby Wynne (3) J
O Poplar Cottage Racing Club 2 Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Ap Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORM VIEW Spanish Moon gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/ chaser (15f-21f winner) Benefique. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 JIMMY HURDSTROM (IRE) (142) 16 5 11-2
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Hakuna (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Tony Bloom Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Don Commins Plumbing World S
7 WANDERING EGO (IRE) (50) F-32 5 11-2
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - All The Queens (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B R. Cody Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Held every chance when falling at the last in his sole Irish point and has made an encouraging start under Rules, shaping better than he had on his Newbury debut in the autumn in finishing a place closer behind a good prospect at Huntingdon 7 weeks ago. Leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
8 GIRLFROMTHEGLEN (IRE) (160) 2 5 10-9
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Queen of The Glen (IRE) Nico de Boinville J
O The Whispering Angels Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Rathbarry Stud Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW €60,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Pumbaa and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Carcaci Castle. Point winner but faded in Chepstow bumper 6 months on in November Off again since.
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3 MONDOUI’BOY (FR) (55) 2-2 5 11-2
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Mondovi (FR) Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Haras de La Rousseliere The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW From the family of top-class chaser Saint Calvados and a £140,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points, the winner a promising hurdler for Ted Walsh. Easy to back and shaped well as he stayed on for second in Sandown bumper 8 weeks ago. Should improve and good shout. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 NED HILL (FR) (55) 4 5 11-2
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Solvalla (FR) Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Stewart Andrew Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Ms Marie-Odile Deshayes BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 6-figure store from a very good jumping family, was fitted with a tongue strap for debut (having also already had a breathing operation) here 8 weeks ago but showed promise, left poorly placed and not beaten far Seems sure to improve. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 PARLIAMO (IRE) (34) 4 5 11-2
Br B g Milan - Chit Chat Charlie Deutsch J
O Peter and Diana Williams Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Sean Murphy AP Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORM VIEW £35,000 buy from family of multiple bumper winner/useful hurdle winner (stayed 2 1/4m) Morning Run and half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m) Morning Supreme. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in October and one to note for top yard. TFRHHHII BHA9 JUST EDITH (GB) (-) 6 10-9
Br B m Cannock Chase (USA) - Peal of Bells Ross Chapman J
O Mrs Elaine Holmes & J. R. Norton Ltd John Norton, Barnsley T
B Elaine Holmes
TIMEFORM VIEW Cannock Chase mare. Dam, modest hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2 1/2m) Barrichello. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 JUST JANE (GB) (121) 0 5 10-9
Br B m Passing Glance - Vicky Jane Brian Hughes J
O Mr D R Makin Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
B R. G. & V. J. Makin
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, raced keenly and well held having made the running in C&D bumper in November TFRHIIII BHA-
11 DOLLAR’S DREAM (IRE) (-) 4 10-6
Br B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Josette (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O The Dalby Family & Partners Danny Brooke, Middleham T
B SF Bloodstock Danny Brooke Racing, Robertshaw’s Farm Shop S
TIMEFORM VIEW Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 9f/1 1/4m winner in Japan Las Venturas. Dam 7f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW €25,000 brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/ smart chaser Iron Bridge (2 1/2m-3 1/4m winner). 11/2, not knocked about in Chepstow bumper on debut last month and looks one for the longer term.
6 STARMOUNT (IRE) (110) F1 5 11-2
Br B g Mount Nelson - Sparky May Ben Jones J
O Dineen, King, Stokes & Wicks Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Ruxley Holdings Ltd Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW £82,000 half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/top-class chaser Stage Star Won Irish point in December and got to be of interest TFRHHHII BHA-
12 HABTON CUP (GB) (40) 4 4 10-6
Br B g Flag of Honour (IRE) - Model Girl Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs S. J. Easterby Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Wood Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth sole start in point bumpers (Feb 16). Related to plenty of winners. Tongue tied. TFRHHHII BHA-
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
Colours No Horse
Age st-lb
13 DARTMOUTH STAR (GB) (-) 4 10-2
Br B f Dartmouth - Marienstar (IRE)
O Mr Garry Ambrose
Jamie Hamilton J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Garry Ambrose & Kevin Taylor
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly Dam 2m-23f hurdle/ chase winner TFRHHHII BHA-
14 TELEPIECES (GB) (38) 5 4 10-2
Br Gr f Telescope (IRE) - Actinpieces
O Mrs P. M. Sly
B Mrs P. Sly
FIXTURES
Sunday 27th April
Alice Stevens (3) J
Pam Sly, Peterborough T
Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW From a good family for the yard but finished well held on debut at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: JUPITER DES MOTTES (FR) 5 11 2 Danny McMenamin 7-1 (Nicky Richards) 13 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Mondoui’boy (FR), 9-2 Wandering Ego (IRE), 5-1 Girlfromtheglen (IRE), 13-2 Ned Hill (FR), 8-1 Starmount (IRE), 28-1 Fanny Moon (FR), 33-1 Jimmy Hurdstrom (IRE), 40-1 Parliamo (IRE), Dartmouth Star (GB), 50-1 Habton Cup (GB), 66-1 Dollar’s Dream (IRE), 100-1 Telepieces (GB), 250-1 Just Edith (GB), 300-1 Just Jane (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW WANDERING EGO took a step forward and wasn’t beaten far behind a good prospect at Huntingdon 7 weeks ago so gets the vote over Mondoui’boy and Ned Hill. Starmount and Girlfromtheglen are appealing newcomers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WANDERING EGO (IRE) 2.MONDOUI’BOY (FR) 3.NED HILL (FR)
Watch our 2023 Mascot ‘Gold Cup’ Race here.
The GOING IS GOOD TO FLUFFY ON FAMILY DAY! Sunday 27th April Family Day
Monday 2nd June
Ladies’ Evening
Thursday 19th June
Family DayFeaturing the Mascot Gold Cup
Evening Racing & Flat Season Finale
Wednesday 15th October
Jump Racing Returns!
Supporting Spinal Research UK
Friday 31st October
The bet365 Meeting - Day One
Saturday 1st November
The bet365 Meeting - Day Two
Saturday 15th November
Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday
Saturday 6th December
Brunch & Beer Festival Raceday
Friday 26th December
The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting Day One ft. the William Hill Rowland Meyrick Chase
Saturday 27th December
The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting Day Two ft. the William Hill Castleford Chase
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.00 - THE ~WEARAHATDAY SUPPORTING BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race. 32 entries at £35. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.30 - THE THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK CHARLO’ SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 14lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000. WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 9 entries at £35. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE BULLOUGHS CLEANING SERVICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 15 entries at £50. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.32 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE and ALBERT BARTLETT have generously supported this race series and will present a memento to the winning owner of this race 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 for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 37 entries at £35. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189 (Penalty Value £3960.75) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.07 - THE RAYMOND MILLS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento to the Winning Owner of this race 23 entries at £50. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE 100% RACINGTV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento the winning owner of this race 15 entries at £30. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151 (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.20 - THE 100% RACINGTV PROFITS BACK TO RACING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Penalties, after March 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb WETHERBY RACECOURSE & CONFERENCE CENTRE will present a memento the winning owner of this race 15 entries at £30. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 5.50 - THE wetherbyracing.co.uk OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2639 to the winning horse The second to receive £1214, the third £607, the fourth £303 and the fifth £151. 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, March 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 26th. Weights:
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 29 entries at £24. - Closed March 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2019; Second £1009; Third £505; Fourth £252; Fifth £126. (Penalty Value £2639.97) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sunday 27th April 2025
First Race 2.30pm