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FIRST RACE 12.25

The William Hill Daily Bet Boosts Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 16 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs LITTLE WREN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs LITTLE WREN. Longest Traveller: SHOESHINE BOY trained by D Whillans, Hawick, 196 miles. Colours

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1 SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) (26) 500-032 D

9 12-0

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BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

No Horse

7 CASTANEA BREEZE (IRE) (23) 3354-41

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Age st-lb

5 11-4

Br B or Br g Valirann (FR) - Godlylady (IRE) Freddie Gordon J O Mousetrap Racing Donald Whillans, Hawick T B Ronnie O’Neill Embroidery Elite Ltd S

Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kates The Boss (IRE) Ben Bromley J O B. J. Painter Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T B Declan Phelan Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 9lb lower than when successful on soft ground at Hexham last autumn and a brace of placed efforts in recent weeks conﬁrm he’s back in reasonable nick. Can be a factor again. TFRHHHHI BHA97

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when placed in bumpers and ﬁtted with cheekpieces, he surpassed previous efforts over hurdles when making a successful handicap debut at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Major player with slight step up in trip in his TFRHHHHH BHA87 favour.

2 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (36) 2235-16

6 12-0

Br Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Tom Broughton J O MMG Racing Nick Kent, Brigg T B R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op (also tongue tied) before getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, good to soft) in May. Off 6 months after and shaped as though in need of the run at Catterick. Should run closer to form here. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 GETAWAY MASTER (IRE) (17) PP-P012

8 MOVEONBUY (GB) (17) 64-4014

5 11-0

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Zariyka (IRE) O Kay,Crook,Carter,Coates,McMann B Distillery Stud

Tom Midgley J Andrew Crook, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning handicap at Cartmel in June, the step up to 22f helping her cause. Off 6 months after and weakened as if the run was needed at Hexham 17 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA83

8 11-13

9 PERFECT POLI (GB) (159) 66/P-550

7 10-10

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE) Joshua Thompson (6) J O The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Edwin Carlisle Micky Hammond Racing S

Br B m Dunaden (FR) - Miss Poli Peter Kavanagh (3) J O Mr Semore Kurdi Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B M. J. Tuckey

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at longish odds and proved a totally different proposition than for a while second time up for Micky Hammond when landing eventful Carlisle handicap. No disgrace in ﬁnding only a thriving rival too strong at Hexham since but now 6lb higher. TFRHHHII BHA96

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 7-y-o who will need to find improvement from somewhere if she’s to take a hand in the finish with cheekpieces on for the first time. TFRHIIII BHA79

4 LITTLE SOIREE (IRE) (29) 140056

7 11-11

10 KALO ATHENA (IRE) (47) 6P-6P50 D

6 10-10

Br Gr m Vendangeur (IRE) - Turmoss (FR) Beau Morgan J O Folk From The Shire Olly Williams, Market Rasen T B Mr R. Bryan

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE) Leah Noreci (10) J O Mr C. N. Barnes James Moffatt, Cartmel T B P. J. Fortune

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account back against her own sex at Huntingdon in May but has been well beaten on all 4 starts for Olly Williams, including in blinkers last time. TFRHHIII BHA94

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-point winner who showed a bit when mid-ﬁeld only start in bumpers last November. Hurdles form so far at up to 22f nothing to write home about, though so cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA79

5 GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (27) 2452-PP

9 11-6

11 WESTERDALE (GB) (29) 556P-0

6 10-8

Br B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR) William Maggs J O Mrs M Nicholas & Chris Grant Chris Grant, Billingham T B Wood Farm Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com S

Br Gr m Westerner - Bright Cloud (IRE) Jack Power J O Mrs M. Cooper Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Mrs M. Cooper Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent hurdler who got off the mark over 3m at Carlisle last November. Several sold efforts in defeat later that season and now back over timber having failed to take to chasing last month. Figures on a tempting mark. TFRHHHII BHA89

TIMEFORM VIEW Out of a winning pointer but just minor promise in 5 runs over hurdles. Back up in trip with a hood on. TFRHHHII BHA77

6 STAR VANTAGE (IRE) (19) 42F646

8 11-5

12 LITTLE WREN (GB) (31) 6-0005 BF

5 10-4

Br B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE) Charlie Maggs J O HOLMFIRTH RACING Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T B Miss Laura Sleator Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Decision Made (IRE) Harry Atkins (6) J O Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but returned to his best when runner-up at Cartmel (22.1f) in May. Not for the ﬁrst time, he found less than looked likely at Musselburgh last time. TFRHHHII BHA88

TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in 3 qualifying runs over 2m and failed to land market support on handicap debut last month. Upped further in trip and not yet exposed. TFRHHHHI BHA73 4

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who offered little on return to action last month. TFRHHIII BHA71

OFFICIALS 15 WALK MY WAY (IRE) (17) 2/P00-PP

7 10-2

STARTERS STUART TURNER RUSSELL GARRITTY

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bollin Jasmine Conor Rabbitt J O Driving Down Ltd Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Bollin Jasmine Syndicate Micky Hammond Racing S

JUDGE DI CLARK

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who has pulled up both starts in recent weeks. Blinkers need to have dramatic effect. TFRHHIII BHA69

16 YOU SAY ITS OVER (IRE) (36) 434-30P

CLERK OF THE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL

7 10-2

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS SHAUN MITCHELL VICTORIA FORBES GRAHAM GRAY

Br Gr m Kingston Hill - Beg La Eile (IRE) Alice Stevens J O The Rat Pack Racing Club Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Mr John Motherway Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Record stands at 0-24 under Rules and now back hurdling on the back of a brace of heavy defeats over TFRHHIII BHA69 fences.

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2024: THE BIG BREAC (IRE) 7 10 12 Jack Power 11-1 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 16 ran Hood worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn first time by No. 15. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 10, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 14, 16. PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Castanea Breeze (IRE), 13-2 Shoeshine Boy (IRE), Getaway Master (IRE), 7-1 Little Wren (GB), 9-1 Geordie Night (GB), 14-1 Glory Hights (GB), Star Vantage (IRE), 20-1 Kalo Athena (IRE), 22-1 Westerdale (GB), 25-1 Moveonbuy (GB), Smart Bucks (GB), 33-1 Fancy Nancy Pants (GB), 66-1 Little Soiree (IRE), 80-1 Walk My Way (IRE), You Say Its Over (IRE), 100-1 Perfect Poli (GB)

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THE TIMEFORM VIEW CASTANEA BREEZE left behind his qualifying runs over hurdles when making a successful handicap debut at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago and with this slight increase in trip in his favour, he could be up to following up. Shoeshine Boy is a solid rival, while Little Wren surely has a bigger performance in her.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CASTANEA BREEZE (IRE) 2.SHOESHINE BOY (IRE) 3.LITTLE WREN

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14 FANCY NANCY PANTS (GB) (28) 4640-P4 5 10-2

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TIMEFORM VIEW Reappearance handicap debut sixth at Sedgeﬁeld (19.8f, good to ﬁrm) in September offered cause for hope, but he has followed that with a couple of nondescript displays. TFRHHIII BHA73 Cheekpieces applied.

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5 10-4

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner Joe Williamson J O The From Day One Syndicate Philip Kirby, Richmond T B Philip & Philippa Kirby Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

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13 SMART BUCKS (GB) (44) 0P6-6P6

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SECOND RACE 1.00

The William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 12 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): M Hammond (22 wins from 261 runners, 8%) runs CHILLINGHAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs GREEDY SMITH Longest Traveller: GREEDY SMITH trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles. Colours

No Horse

Age st-lb

1 ALSAKIB (GB) (84)

5 11-0

Colours

2m BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

No Horse

7 MINSTREL KNIGHT (GB) (13) F5

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Age st-lb

4 11-0

Br Gr g Kingman - America Nova (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mr D. R. Passant Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Al Wasmiyah Farm Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Greenhous Limited S

Br B g Advertise - True To Love (IRE) Sean Quinlan J O Gaelic Bloodstock Edward Bethell, Middleham T B AN Bloodstock Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Vaqueras. Useful stayer on Flat of late, sixth in Prix du Cadran at Longchamp last time. Has left Andrew Balding and having joined a TFRHHHHH BHAgood NH yard, he can be a big factor.

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer on Flat and shaped well on hurdle debut, would have ﬁnished second (no match for winner) but for falling 2 out over C&D last month. Just kept on for the one pace in ﬁfth at Southwell since. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (81)

6 11-0

8 NOSY NEIGHBOUR (IRE) (32) 54-3

4 11-0

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE) Ryan Mania J O Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Effingham Steel Services Ltd S

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Well Set Up (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J O Mrs Christie Thompson Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T B Miss Emily Kilcoyne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Rock Critic. Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), run best excused last time. Sold from Edward Bethell 14,000 gns in October. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points in March and promising start to Rules career when third of 11 despite a few novicey jumps at Southwell last month. Can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 DARTMOUTH CASTLE (GB) (88) 6-14

5 11-0

9 SOVEREIGNLIGHTCAFE (GB) (22) 3

4 11-0

Br B g Dartmouth - Toboggan’s Fire Theo Gillard J O Mr D. McMahon Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Mr T. P. McMahon & Mr D. McMahon Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Favorite Girl (GER) Jamie Hamilton J O Mr J Blackburn Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Pryke Bloodstock Sheridan Ny Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed Sedgeﬁeld bumper in May and backed it up with a good fourth of 9 there (16.8f, good to ﬁrm) in September. Now goes hurdling and one of 2 runners for the yard. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair and lightly-raced maiden on Flat in the ﬁrst half of 2024. Returned from 17 months off and displayed aptitude for hurdling when third of 9 at Sedgeﬁeld this month. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GREEDY SMITH (IRE) (48) 4-00

5 11-0

10 STEEL SOLDIER (IRE) (22) 0/F006-0

5 11-0

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Presently Tipsy Benjamin Macey (7) J O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T B T. Westropp Bennett & M. Flemming Wasdell Group S

Br Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Annie (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J O Fellowship Of The Rose Partnership 2 John Norton, Barnsley T B Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe

TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park gelding who has displayed ability in 3 his runs so far but could be a longer-term project. TFRHIIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in Irish points and same story under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 LIBERTY COACH (GB) (21) 0

4 11-0

11 TEA BOY (IRE) (16) 2-55

5 11-0

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Elysian Craig Nichol J O Mrs S. Quinn John & Sean Quinn, Malton T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Name For Fame (USA) Callum Bewley J O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T B Butlersgrove Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Jabbaar. Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), successful once in 2025. Usual cheekpieces left off and low-key hurdles debut over C&D recently. TFRHHIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and produced a promising ﬁrst effort when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Hexham in March. Failed to repeat that effort both starts since and now goes hurdling. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 LITTLETOWN LAD (IRE) (25) 3/04-00

5 11-0

12 TWO BROTHERS (GB) (21) 3

7 11-0

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Littletown Lass (IRE) Tom Midgley (3) J O Racing To Proﬁt Syndicate & Partners Sam England, Guiseley T B Valentine Cross Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

Br B g Sir Percy - Blandish (USA) Patrick Wadge J O On Top Racing Ltd & Two Brothers Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Theakston Stud On Top Rooﬁng S

TIMEFORM VIEW Merely hinted at promise so far. TFRHIIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f) who didn’t arrive in top form on the level but made a promising hurdles debut over C&D 3 weeks ago. More to come with a tongue tie now on. TFRHHHHI BHA6

2024: MAGHLAAK 5 11 0 Danny McMenamin 7-4 (Adrian Keatley) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: CHILLINGHAM: Following its run on 7/10/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference. NOSY NEIGHBOUR: Following its run on 25/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped novicey early-on.

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PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Alsakib (GB), 3-1 Two Brothers (GB), 11-2 Minstrel Knight (GB), 9-1 Chillingham (IRE), 14-1 Sovereignlightcafe (GB), 18-1 Dartmouth Castle (GB), 22-1 Nosy Neighbour (IRE), Tea Boy (IRE), 50-1 Liberty Coach (GB), 100-1 Greedy Smith (IRE), Littletown Lad (IRE), 150-1 Steel Soldier (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW ALSAKIB is a high-quality recruit to hurdling (Group 3 winner) so assuming he takes to this new discipline, he could well outclass these. Two Brothers and Nosy Neighbour are potential improvers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALSAKIB 2.TWO BROTHERS 3.NOSY NEIGHBOUR (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.35

The William Hill Racing Bet Builder Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 7lb 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 (32 wins from 118 runners, 27%) runs PIERROT JAGUEN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): B Pauling (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs AS LEGENDS HAVE IT Longest Traveller: TOMMYS CHARM trained by Kerry Lee, Presteigne, 166 miles. Colours

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1 PIERROT JAGUEN (FR) (27) 1/313-P D BF

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6 11-10

3m 45y BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

No Horse

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Age st-lb

7 GRANGECLARE DIEGO (IRE) (286) 1P/3331- D 7 11-1

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Soif d’Aimer (FR) Sean Quinlan J O Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B Mr Herve Tibeuf Upton Viva Stud S

Br B g Mount Nelson - Burkes Lady (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J O Mr J. B. Wallwin Jonathan Barlow, Cropwell Bishop T B Grangeclare Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed his Cheltenham hurdle debut promise when landing short odds at Lingfield (23f, soft) in January. Respectable third in 20.5f Newbury novice hurdle 4 weeks later. Point winner so hopes were high on chase debut last month, only to finish well held. Cheekpieces now on. TFRHHHII BHA121

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 8 start in points and made a successful quick switch to handicaps when landing a 6-runner contest over hurdles at Market Rasen in March. Serious interest on return now chasing. TFRHHHHH BHA112

2 I AM MAX (IRE) (20) 234-104

7 11-8

8 FRISBY (IRE) (39) 43-3423 D BF

7 10-12

Br Ch g Vendangeur (IRE) - Betty Scott Patrick Wadge J O Mr M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Je T’Aime (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Hold My Beer, B Hague, M Lee & A Duffus Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Mr K. D. Cotter Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited, Aerocom UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season in very good nick over hurdles and found immediate improvement when making winning chase debut in Hexham on return. Disappointed at Carlisle next time and again left down by his jumping at Kelso 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA119

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful sole start between the ﬂags and, having achieved a fair level of form over hurdles, he was runner-up in a small-ﬁeld handicap chase at Perth (2 1/2m, good to soft) on second run over fences in September. Another sound effort at Kelso since and he can remain competitive. Cheekpieces added. TFRHHHII BHA109

3 TOMMYS CHARM (IRE) (60) 212/52-F Br B g Mount Nelson - Bebinn (IRE) O Mr Philip Lathey B J.P. Farrell

7 11-7

2024: GRAND ALBERT (IRE) 6 10 11 Brian Hughes 15-8 (Donald McCain) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6. Stewards Note: PIERROT JAGUEN: Following its run on 30/11/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Liam Harrison J Kerry Lee, Presteigne T Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f hurdles winner who left chase bow/ return behind when a close second at Wincanton in January. Safely held when falling at the last on October’s return to action. TFRHHHII BHA118

4 CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) (39) 306-335 C D

PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Aboutdamntime (IRE), 9-2 As Legends Have It (GB), 11-2 Pierrot Jaguen (FR), 13-2 Frisby (IRE), 7-1 Grangeclare Diego (IRE), 9-1 Tommys Charm (IRE), 12-1 I Am Max (IRE), 14-1 Chasingouttheblues (IRE)

6 11-6

THE TIMEFORM VIEW GRANGECLARE DIEGO appeals as the type to do better over fences given his pedigree and point background so it was encouraging he won over hurdles on just his third Rules start last term. He’s selected to make a successful return to action at the expense of Aboutdamntime and As Legends Have It.

Br B g Sea Moon - Bally Tutu (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing Ltd Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe Adra Projects Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner (at up to 3m) last season and decent start over fences when third at Hexham on return. Turned over when odds-on for a 3-runner Newcastle maiden chase next time and didn’t do enough at Kelso last time to think he’s a winner-in-waiting. TFRHHHII BHA117

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRANGECLARE DIEGO (IRE) 2.ABOUTDAMNTIME (IRE) 3.AS LEGENDS HAVE IT

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5 AS LEGENDS HAVE IT (GB) (25) 233-233 6 11-6 Br B g Jack Hobbs - Easter Legend O The Fabula Partners B S. C. & M. K. Willes

Beau Morgan (5) J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

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WINNER 2ND

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner. Yet to score over hurdles but returned with excellent placed efforts at Uttoxeter and Cheltenham and matched that level when third on chase debut at Southwell (20.4f) 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces back on up in trip and he’s one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA117

6 ABOUTDAMNTIME (IRE) (36) 1656-01

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6 11-5

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Give It Time Craig Nichol J O Cardwell,Coxon,Curran,Mitten & Dudgeons Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B John O’Dwyer Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

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TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 Irish point recruit who scored on hurdle/Rules debut (2 1/2m Carlisle maiden) last November. Didn’t progress over hurdles and had little go right in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces/tongue tie on chase debut/reappearance at Bangor. Well placed to land a 3-runner contest at Catterick and up just 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA116 8

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Race 6 2.50 3m 6f 136y 1 Intense Raffles (FR) 12-0 2 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11-13 3 Mr Vango (IRE) 11-11 4 Nassalam (FR) 11-4 5 Monbeg Genius (IRE) 11-3 6 Rock My Way (IRE) 10-13 7 Tanganyika (FR) 10-13 8 Uncle Bert (GB) 10-9 9 O’Connell (IRE) 10-9 10 Collectors Item (IRE) 10-8 11 Git Maker (FR) 10-6 12 Deafening Silence (IRE) 10-5 13 Jubilee Express (FR) 10-3 14 Where It All Began (IRE) 10-2 15 Livin On Luco (IRE) 10-2 16 Dom of Mary (FR) 10-2 17 Hung Jury (IRE) 10-2 18 Beaufort Scale (IRE) 10-2 19 Pats Fancy (IRE) 10-2 Race 7 3.25 2m 3f 98y 1 Donnacha (IRE) 12-0 2 Western General (IRE) 11-13 3 Toss of A Coin (IRE) 11-12 4 Royal Jewel (IRE) 11-11 5 Ben Solo (IRE) 11-9 6 Galop de Chasse (FR) 11-6 7 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) 11-5 8 Lunar Discovery (GB) 10-13

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FOURTH RACE 2.15

The William Hill Each Way Extra Daily Juvenile Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB Race) for juvenile three yrs old, x Total prize fund £7000 x Declared Runners 9 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): D Skelton (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs SQUARE D’ALBONI Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs SQUARE D’ALBONI Longest Traveller: JEDHI KNIGHT trained by Harry Derham, Newbury, 201 miles. Colours

No Horse

Age st-lb

1 INDIAN RIVER (IRE) (36) 1 D

Colours

11-7

2m BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

No Horse

7 SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) (63)

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Age st-lb

11-0

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - The Tulip (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson Adrian Keatley, Malton T B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Polonia Lady (FR) Charlie Todd J O Recommended Freight Ltd & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B S.A.S. Ecurie X Recommended Freight Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Nathaniel who shaped well in a pair of 1m4f maidens in Ireland this summer for John Joseph Murphy and well prepared to make a winning hurdles debut at Catterick last month. Should be plenty more to come. TFRHHHHI BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful performer on Flat (stays 11f), disappointing last time. Sold from Ralph Beckett 45,000 gns later in October and makes hurdling debut for powerful stable, so sure to be well prepared for this. Major player. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 DIVISION DAY (GB) (23) U0

11-0

8 TWILIGHT SAFARI (GB) (70)

11-0

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Full Day Craig Nichol J O Mr Dan Gilbert Brian Ellison, Malton T B Dan Gilbert Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

Br B g Mohaather - Handana (IRE) Callum Bewley J O M.H.O.G. Micky Hammond, Middleham T B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive stayer on Flat but didn’t get very far on hurdle debut (12/1) at Catterick last month, unseated second. Also held back by jumping when last of 7 at Market Rasen since. TFRHIIII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Handazan. Fair maiden on Flat (should stay 1 1/2m), well below form last 2 starts. Has left Harry Eustace. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 JEDHI KNIGHT (GB) (68) Br B g Sir Percy - Jedhi O Mr Colm Donlon B Ellipsis

11-0

9 WARRIOR KING (IRE) (73)

11-0

Harry Reed J Harry Derham, Newbury T OLBG S

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Saadatt Theo Gillard J O Mr N. Hartley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Jim Bradley Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to Italian jumps winner Atalan. Fair staying handicapper on Flat, successful once in 2025, creditable third last time. Sold from Jedd O’Keefe 13,000 gns in October and TFRHHHII BHAblinkers retained for hurdles debut.

TIMEFORM VIEW Dam half-sister to dual bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m winner) High Bridge. Fair performer on Flat (stays 2m), won handicap at Kempton last time. Sold from Harry Charlton 20,000 gns later in October. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 KENTUCKY RIVER (IRE) (132) Br B g Camelot - Patineuse (IRE) O J R B Williams & Emdells Limited B Narola LLC

11-0

2024: HOSAAMM 3 11 0 Brian Hughes 8-11 (Adrian Keatley) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: SOME BOY ME: Following its run on 16/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Sean Quinlan J Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Betano S

PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Square d’Alboni (FR), 3-1 Indian River (IRE), 5-1 Lights Go Down (GB), 6-1 Kentucky River (IRE), 18-1 Jedhi Knight (GB), 20-1 Warrior King (IRE), 25-1 Twilight Safari (GB), 100-1 Division Day (GB), 300-1 Some Boy Me (GB)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), won at Pontefract last time. Has left Ollie Sangster and joined a leading NH yard, so one to take seriously. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 LIGHTS GO DOWN (GB) (23) 23

11-0

THE TIMEFORM VIEW SQUARE D’ALBONI can call upon useful Flat form and in expert hands, hopes are high that he’ll take well to this discipline. In receipt of 7lb, he’s preferred to Indian River, who showed a good attitude when successful at Catterick. Lights Go Down also merits consideration.

Br Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Darkandstormy Jamie Hamilton J O Mr J N Blackburn & Mr P Tinnion Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B J. Blackburn, S. Winter & H. Cram

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper at up to 1 1/2m on the Flat and offered something to work on behind an experienced rival when runner-up on hurdles bow at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f, soft) in November. Better form when third at Market Rasen since and he’s the type to progress again. TFRHHHHI BHA104

6 SOME BOY ME (GB) (11) 0

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SQUARE D’ALBONI (FR) 2.INDIAN RIVER (IRE) 3.LIGHTS GO DOWN

RACE TIME

11-0

Br Ch g Al Kazeem - Play Street Tom Midgley (3) J O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T B The Hon Mrs R. Pease & Anthony Boswood Easthorpe Hall Stud S

DISTANCE

RACE RESULT

WINNER 2ND

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden at up to 11f on the Flat for this yard TFRHIIII BHAand well held switched to hurdling at Catterick.

3RD

4TH

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FIFTH RACE 2.45

The William Hill Castleford Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs HARPER’S BROOK & MADARA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs HARPER’S BROOK & MADARA Longest Traveller: TRAPRAIN LAW trained by L Russell & M Scudmore Kinross, 216 miles. Colours

No Horse

Age st-lb

Br B g Saddex - Shifra (FR) Brian Hughes J O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Madara (FR), 11-4 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 4-1 Traprain Law (FR), 9-1 Homme Public (FR), 14-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 16-1 Harper’s Brook (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved most progressive over fences in 2022/23 for Gary Moore when a dual 2m scorer at Doncaster/Warwick and also a ﬁne third to Jonbon in Tingle Creek at Sandown. However, absent 23 months prior to a low-key stable debut run in Grade 2 Shloer Chase at Cheltenham in November. This will reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA148

THE TIMEFORM VIEW A progressive 3-time winner last season, DOYEN DU BAR made a bright start for the Nicky Richards stable when third on his reappearance at Newbury 4 weeks ago. It’s feasible to think he can build on that and he shades preference over the returning Madara, who is a fascinating contender down in class. Traprain Law is also respected as an in-form sort.

6 11-6

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Becquascenthe (FR) Charlie Todd J O Bryan Drew and Friends Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Sas Ecurie de Cachene & Elise Drouet Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) 2.MADARA (FR) 3.TRAPRAIN LAW (FR)

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved for Sophie Leech during 2023/24, winning pair of good handicaps at Cheltenham/Leopardstown. Lightly campaigned subsequently and he shaped well in both Paddy Power/December Gold Cup upon joining Dan Skelton last winter. Intriguing candidate back from 12 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA140

3 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (28) 6222-66 CD

BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

2024: HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) 8 11 8 Kielan Woods 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

1 HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (43) 211/F3/-P 8 12-0

2 MADARA (FR) (378) 110/042-

1m 7f 36y

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

RACE RESULT

WINNER

8 11-3

2ND

Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR) Craig Nichol J O The Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

3RD

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time chase winner (including over C&D) during 2023/24 campaign and back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Doncaster (19.4f) last winter. Runner-up on ﬁnal 3 runs of last term but struggled to competitive in TFRHHHII BHA137 2 runs over fences/hurdles so far this campaign.

4TH

GBB RACE

4 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (22) 143P0-5 CD 9 10-13

Br B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) Harry Atkins (7) J O The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Aidan McGoldrick Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a good second in refitted cheekpieces when landing this race from a 3lb higher mark 12 months ago. Form essentially tailed off thereafter but likely needed first start for 7 months minus usual headgear (refitted now) when down the field at Exeter 22 days ago. Yard also saddle Madara. TFRHHIII BHA133

5 DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (28) 31121-3

9 10-12

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) Callum Bewley J O Mr Eric A. Elliott Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Paul Gibbons Tote, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again last season, winning 3 small-ﬁeld events for Pauline Robson. Off 9 months, shaped promisingly starting out for new yard when good third of 10 in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f) 28 days ago. Shortlist material with that under his belt. TFRHHHHH BHA132

6 TRAPRAIN LAW (FR) (20) 30P-242

IF THEY FALL,

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7 10-10

Br Gr g Martaline - Pina (FR) Patrick Wadge J O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T B Ra. Green Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, NSPCC S

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TIMEFORM VIEW Had a good ﬁrst season over fences in 2023/24, winning 2 of his 5 starts. Couldn’t add to his tally last term but returned in good order, posting a creditable second of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Kelso (17.1f, soft) 20 days ago. Likely he can be competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA130

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SIXTH RACE 3.20

The William Hill Extra Places With B.O.G Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) for four and ﬁve yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 x Declared Runners 15 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (47 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs INK BLACK HEART Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs INK BLACK HEART Longest Traveller: EWDEN VALLEY trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles. Colours

No Horse

Age st-lb

1 AGENT ARGYLLE (IRE) (236) 5-1

5 11-2

Colours

2m BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder

No Horse

7 GOOD BOY GRIFF (GB) (43) 4P-60

J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Age st-lb

4 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Hattie Hopkinson (IRE) Finn Lambert (3) J O The Spy Ring Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T B Mrs Rita Brolan Tori Global S

Br B g Maxios - Western Breeze (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J O Mr J. M. Tomlinson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T B Alne Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW £46,000 5-y-o, ﬁrst foal, dam, made frame both starts in points, half-sister to Welsh National winner Monbeg Dude and useful chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Its On The Line. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 2025). TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW Merely matched debut form when seventh of 11 in bumper (22/1) at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 43 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 A LIKEABLE ROGUE (IRE) (41) 4 Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Amaya (USA) O Mr A. Barker B Hawes Stud

4 11-2

8 HURLYBURLY (IRE) (31) 4

4 11-2

Brian Hughes J John Dawson, Saltburn T All Game & Eggs Ltd S

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Sharifa (GER) Sean Quinlan J O Highbeck Racing 3 Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T B Noel Gowen Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Cray, stayed 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Razoul. Big price but achieved plenty when a keeping-on fourth on debut at Cheltenham in listed company last month. That sets the standard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW 17,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu. Dam, ran once on Flat, closely related to smart bumper winner Samain. Green before the race but did show something to work on when fourth of 5 on last month’s debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 AU PLAISIR (FR) (98) 03

4 11-2

Br Gr g Almanzor (FR) - Triptyka (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J O Walters Calling Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld T B E.A.R.L. Haras de Montaigu Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on debut when third of 16 in bumper at Navan (15.8f, good to soft) 98 days ago. First run for yard after leaving William Harvey and tongue tie retained. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 EWDEN VALLEY (IRE) (-)

9 INK BLACK HEART (GB) (345) 4-

4 11-2

Br Ch g Falco (USA) - La Hoofon O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate IBH B T. C. Dawson

Liam Harrison J Dan Skelton, Alcester T Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Falco gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Clear ability amidst greenness when fourth of 12 for Tom Weston in January. Winners came out of that race and he’s since transferred to powerful Dan Skelton yard. More to come. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 11-2

10 KATAGAT (GB) (-)

5 11-2

Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Wygram (IRE) Benjamin Macey (7) J O Ballaseyr Stud Ltd Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Brian Killeen Bartmac Limited S

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kayf Charmer Nick Slatter (3) J O Mrs Diana L. Whateley David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T B Linda Blackford & Brian Jones Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 32,000 3-y-o, Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Soul Limbo. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Gerdago. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW First foal, dam (h92), 2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stays 3 1/2m) Secret Investor and fairly useful hurdler (stays 3 1/4m) Imperial Merlin out of 19f-21f hurdle winner Silver Charmer. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 FULLYTHERMAL (GB) (-)

4 11-2

11 LOU DES BORDES (FR) (-)

4 11-2

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR) Theo Gillard J O N J Clayton Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T B Mr S. A. Richards & Mrs L. Kemble Njc Thermal Covers (UK) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Br B g Free Port Lux - Tornade des Bordes (FR) Tom Midgley (3) J O Prof Alyn Morice & Miss Caroline Nowell Nick Kent, Brigg T B Mrs Annie Poyer et al Prof Morice, Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Midnight Mary, stays 27f. Dam (c122/h107) 2m-3 1/2m hurdle/chase winner. Respected on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-

TIMEFORM VIEW £31,000 3-y-o, Free Port Lux gelding. Half-brother to French chaser Doralou des Bordes and French chaser Keﬁr des Bordes. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 GET ON SON (IRE) (-)

4 11-2

12 MARBLE SKY (IRE) (-)

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Savina (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Gerry Ross & Don Keating Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

Br B g Mahler - Royal Marble (IRE) O Mr Richard Berry B Robert B. Hodgins

TIMEFORM VIEW £11,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam (h106), bumper winner, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Gallant Oscar and useful hurdler (stayed 3 1/4m) J’ai Froid. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 11-2 Joe Williamson (3) J Andrew Crook, Leyburn T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW £18,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Marble Moon. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Mercato. TFRHIIII BHA18

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13 ROCK ON RONNIE (IRE) (-)

4 11-2

Br B g Capri (IRE) - Correctandpresent (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J O Tor Side Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B P. & S. Fenlon Betano S

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TIMEFORM VIEW 40,000 3-y-o, Capri gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Chicago Time and modest hurdler Castkitello, stays 3 1/4m. Trainer£ s newcomers command TFRHHHHI BHArespect.

14 RUBINIO (GER) (-)

4 11-2

Br Ch g Tai Chi (GER) - Rubiana (GER) Craig Nichol J O Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Gestut Schallern Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tai Chi gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 7.5f/8.5f winner abroad Rashiba. Won’t lack for speed on debut if pedigree is a guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

15 STATIC CHARM (FR) (36) 3 Br B g Iffraaj - Tauteke O Mr Basil Smith & Mr Jack Morris B Sumbe

4 11-2 Joshua Thompson (7) J Micky Hammond, Middleham T Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 12 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good, 33/1) on NH debut 36 days ago, going in snatches. TFRHHIII BHA2024: HARBOUR ISLAND (FR) 5 11 2 Brian Hughes 9-2 (Olly Murphy) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 A Likeable Rogue (IRE), 5-1 Ink Black Heart (GB), 7-1 Rock On Ronnie (IRE), 11-1 Au Plaisir (FR), 14-1 Rubinio (GER), 16-1 Fullythermal (GB), 18-1 Agent Argylle (IRE), 20-1 Ewden Valley (IRE), Get On Son (IRE), Katagat (GB), 25-1 Hurlyburly (IRE), Lou des Bordes (FR), Static Charm (FR), 66-1 Good Boy Griff (GB), 150-1 Marble Sky (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW Pitched into listed company at Cheltenham on debut, A LIKEABLE ROGUE seemed to run a cracker in fourth and on that evidence, he’s capable of winning a contest such as this. Ink Black Heart has transferred to Dan Skelton so improvement is on the cards, while Rock On Ronnie is a likely-looking newcomer. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.A LIKEABLE ROGUE (IRE) 2.INK BLACK HEART 3.ROCK ON RONNIE (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL DAILY BET BOOSTS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 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 December 24th, 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 Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 18 entries at £35. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) A SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL KEEP YOUR RACEDAY POSITIVE 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, December 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 29 entries at £35. - Closed December 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 1.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL RACING BET BUILDER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £56 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £45 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 13 entries, 1 at £11 and 12 at £56. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL EACH WAY EXTRA DAILY JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (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 juvenile three yrs old, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 22nd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Night Nurse Series qualifier. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in the Final if it has run a minimum of three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 14 of the Weights and Handicapping Code. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 18 entries at £35. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2921; Second £1461; Third £730; Fourth £365. (Penalty Value £3812.20) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL CASTLEFORD HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the fifth £909. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, WILLIAM HILL will present a cash prize to the stable hand responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 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 24-hour declarations apply to this race 10 entries at £150. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES WITH B.O.G OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four and five 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, December 22nd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. WILLIAM HILL have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. (24 hour declarations apply to this race) 21 entries at £24. - Closed December 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

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