W. A. ‘Charlie’ Hall 1903-1977 Today’s meeting and its feature race are named after former local trainer William ‘Charlie’ Hall. Born in 1903, he was the second of three brothers who were all to become succesful racehorse trainers; Tom & Sam were the brothers. Based at Towton, near Tadcaster, Hall’s training career began in the Autumn of 1945, with his first winner being Culworth at Wetherby in November of that year. Magnetic Fin gave Hall his first important victory when winning the 1948 Scottish Grand National at Bogside. He established a succesful partnership with owner and breeder, Clifford Nicholson, and rose steadily to the top of his profession, finishing as Champion Trainer in 1955/56. His most notable success came in the 1956 Champion Hurdle with Mr Nicholson’s DoorKnocker. In all, Charlie Hall trained 584 winners under National Hunt rules during a 31-year career, including a remarkable 169 winners at his local track Wetherby. He also trained 100 winners on the flat. Charlie Hall retired in 1975, handing his license to his stepson assistant Maurice Camacho, who in turn handed over to his daughter Julie Camacho. Charlie Hall passed away two years after his retirement, at the age of 75. Photographs of Charlie Hall’s training yard at Towton provided courtesy of Mr Brian Lunn
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FIRST RACE 12.35
The 6 Horses Challenge At Bet365 Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833, 5th £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (17 wins from 167 runners, 10%) runs LOOPY MAG & ST MICHAEL’S WELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs LOOPY MAG & ST MICHAEL’S WELL Longest Traveller: MINELLA HOLLOW trained by J Nallen, Ireland. Colours
No Horse
1 MINELLAHOLLOW(IRE)(28) 4/43-413D
Age
6
st-lb
11-6
125
TF VIEW Dual bumper winner who put his experience to good use to get off the mark over hurdles at Killarney (2m) in August. Found life tougher when third of 6 in Grade 3 company latest but very much the one to beat back in calmer waters. TFR 134 HHHHH
5
11-0
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Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Reine de L’Aunay (FR) Danny McMenamin J O West Yorkshire Racing Club Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Antoine-Audoin Maggiar et al Craiglands Farm S TF VIEW €46,000 3-y-o, £21,000 5-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 19f hurdle winner in France Hermine Mag. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt in April and presumably the choice of Danny McMenamin. TFRHHHII
3 STMICHAEL’SWELL(IRE)(202) 661-
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11-0
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Horses For Courses
Trainer Form HIF
Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated
BHA
Br B g Beat Hollow - Annie Spectrim (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr John Nallen John Nallen, Ireland T B John Mounsey
2 LOOPYMAG(FR)(188) P-1
2m
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Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Amazon Mist (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J O The Acre Bottomers Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Denis Ahern Craiglands Farm S
2025: CAVE BRIDGE (IRE) 5 11 6 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Harry Derham) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-6 Minella Hollow (IRE), 13-2 Loopy Mag (FR), 15-2 Measure of A Man (IRE), 8-1 Venezuelan (IRE), 16-1 St Michael’s Well (IRE), 28-1 Some Good Men Gone (FR) THE TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider MINELLA HOLLOW sets a good standard back in calmer waters and is taken to defy a penalty. Of the opposition, Loopy Mag is an Irish-point winner who is presumably the choice of Danny McMenamin and needs a close look in the betting on his Rules debut for a yard starting to hit a bit of form, while Measure Of A Man is another to note. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MINELLA HOLLOW (IRE) 2.LOOPY MAG (FR) 3.MEASURE OF A MAN (IRE)
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DISTANCE
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WINNER 2ND
3RD
4TH
TF VIEW £14,000 6-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Brother to fair hurdle winner/chaser Hardy Diamond, and half-brother to modest chaser Mistymal. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt in TFRHHHII April but Loopy Mag is seemingly the stable first string on jockey bookings.
4 MEASUREOFAMAN(IRE)(188) P-2
4
10-13
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Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Monbeg Zena (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Claxby & Co Ruth Jefferson, Malton T B Geara Stables Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S TF VIEW £31,000 4-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Dam, fairly useful 3m hurdle/chase winner, is a sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Ten Ten. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points in April and worthy of consideration now going hurdling, for all that he may require longer trips in due course. TFRHHHII
5 SOMEGOODMENGONE(FR)(189)
4
10-13
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Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Imperatrice (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J O Peak Racing Jessica Bedi, Yarm T B Ecurie Du Sud & Ecurie Gribomont TF VIEW Fair maiden on Flat for A. Slattery (stays 10.5f) but hasn’t offered any encouragement on either start this year and looks best watched on this switch to hurdling. TFRHHIII
6 VENEZUELAN(IRE)(27) 2
4
10-13
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Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Santa Teresa (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Le Soleil Racing Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock Msj Torr Ltd S TF VIEW Hasn’t been at his fairly useful best on the Flat since joining his present yard but made quite an encouraging debut over hurdles with cheekpieces refitted when second of 8 in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter recently. A big step forward required to trouble standard-setter Minella Hollow, though. TFR 107HHHII
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SECOND RACE 1.10
The Position Payout At Bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights lowered 4lbs.
2m 3f 85y
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs PALAMON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs PALAMON Longest Traveller: KOUKEO trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 170 miles. Colours
No Horse
1 PALAMON(IRE)(12) 553512BF
Age
6
st-lb
11-8
BHA
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BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor Horses For Courses
Trainer Form HIF
Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated
No Horse
7 KOUKEO(FR)(16) 1305P-4
Age
6
st-lb
11-2
BHA
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Br Ch g Decorated Knight - Seschat (IRE) Harry Skelton J O The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr Emir Alkas Tote S
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Karikale (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J O Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T B Haras de Coudraies Wasdell Group S
TF VIEW Hasn’t looked straightforward on occasions but right back to his best of late, an easy winner at Southwell before second of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (2 1/2m, good) 12 days ago when twice impeded. Very much one to consider nudged up 2lb in a change of headgear. TFR 140 HHHHH
TF VIEW Returned from 8 months off to bag a pair of 2m handicap chases at Windsor and Haydock in January. His form tailed off after and needed to see more on recent reappearance (albeit poorly placed as race unfolded) to seriously consider him. TFR 136xHHIII
2 LADRONNE(FR)(200) 241252-CD
120
8 WILLIAMCODY(GB)(177) 32322-4
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR) Oscar Palmer (7) J O T C Racing Syndicate Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu Craiglands Farm S
12
11-5
Br B g Westerner - Wistow O Mr Martyn Royston Davis B Mrs P. M. Sly
TF VIEW Managed to win 4 handicaps over fences since February 2025 despite his advancing years. Runner-up both chase starts in 2026 but needed the run in last season’s renewal and this trip is on the sharp side. TFR 133HHHII
3 GERYVILLE(FR)(203) 265135-CD
10
11-5
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11-4
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Palamon (IRE), 7-2 Tanking Along (IRE), 7-1 Geryville (FR), Kahavari (FR), 9-1 Ladronne (FR), 11-1 Marty McFly (IRE), 12-1 William Cody (GB), 14-1 Koukeo (FR)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW PALAMON would surely have followed up with a clear passage at Plumpton recently so a 2lb rise looks within range. Tanking Along is an uncomplicated sort who is fit and in form so he’s on the shortlist, with Kahavari also of some interest.
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Barbalicious (IRE) Danny McMenamin J O Mrs Wilma Duffus Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T B Peter Greaney Sandy Thomson, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PALAMON (IRE) 2.TANKING ALONG (IRE) 3.KAHAVARI (FR)
TF VIEW Thriving when completing chase 4-timer with fairly useful effort at Carlisle in March
and was likely over the top at Ayr the following month. Heavy defeat over hurdles 16 days ago will have served a purpose ahead of return to chasing but yard quiet. TFR 138HHIII
5 TANKINGALONG(IRE)(16) 3-22511
7
11-3
117
2025: PEP TALKING 7 10 5 Gavin Sheehan 13-2 (Billy Aprahamian) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5. Stewards Note: GERYVILLE: Following its run on 11/4/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
TF VIEW Not the easiest to predict but he’s a Wetherby regular, winning for the third time in January. Solid third here in March but he checked out tamely the following month. TFR 136 HHHII
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11-2
Jack Andrews J Pam Sly, Peterborough T Pam Sly Racing S
TF VIEW Lightly raced in recent times but have to go back to 2024 for his last win. Was placed all 5 starts last season prior to a lesser run at Huntingdon and he’s becoming a regular in this race (second in 2023 and fourth in 2024). TFR 135HHHII
Br B g Rail Link - Rosaville (FR) Conor O’Farrell J O Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond & Becky Smith, Middleham T B Thierry Cypres Effingham Steel Services Ltd, Goodwin Racing S
4 MARTYMCFLY(IRE)(16) 1111P-0D
9
RACE TIME
118
DISTANCE
RACE RESULT
WINNER
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Myska (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Kenneth Parkhill Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
2ND
3RD
4TH
TF VIEW Enthusiastic front runner who helped contribute to excellent start to the season for the stable when winning twice this autumn. 8lb rise in a better race asks a different question but he’s clearly in excellent order TFR 134HHHHI
6 KAHAVARI(FR)(189) 425221-D
6
11-3
118
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Br Gr g Tunis (POL) - Porte d’Auteuil (FR) Harry Cobden J O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T B Mr Nicholas Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
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TF VIEW Fair 19f winner over hurdles in France. Gained a deserved first chasing success (second 3 times previously) for present yard in 4-runner handicap chase at Sandown (2 1/2m, good to firm) in April. Off since and yard yet to get going but Cobden is an interesting booking. TFR 133HHHHI 6
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THIRD RACE 1.45
The Bet365 Montagu Mares’ Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Listed Race) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000 x Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672. (Penalty Value £17085) J Jockey BR Breeding O Owner T Trainer FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK B Breeder S Sponsor Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs KATEIRA Horses For Courses Trainer Form Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs KATEIRA Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. The stable runs KATEIRA today. HIF Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated Longest Traveller: OOH BETTY trained by Ben Clarke, Corscombe, 278 miles.
2m
Colours
No Horse
1 OOHBETTY(IRE)(196) 000103-D
Age
8
st-lb
11-6
BHA
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KATEIRA 2.LA CONQUIERE (FR) 3.WATAMU
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Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) Ben Jones J O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Ben Clarke, Corscombe T B Miss Hannah Cashman Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
RACE TIME
9
11-4
RACE RESULT
WINNER
TF VIEW Likeable type who won a Grade 2 mares’ event at Ascot last season before running respectably in both the County Hurdle and the Scottish Champion Hurdle. She has won on reappearance previously, however, this looks no easy task giving weight away to the classier Kateira. TFR 144HHHII
2 KATEIRA(GB)(22) 43006-0CD
DISTANCE
2ND
140
3RD
4TH
Br B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TF VIEW Very useful mare. Capitalised on a good opportunity to win this corresponding race 12 months ago (sole rival amiss). Finished the season in form with a more-than-creditable sixth in the BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham. Has a recent pipe-opener under her belt this time and can follow up last year’s success. TFR 157 HHHHH
3 LACONQUIERE(FR)(204) 2/11206-D
7
11-2
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Br B m Le Havre (IRE) - Montebella (FR) Gavin Sheehan J O Spurrier, Slemeck, Henriques & Co Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T B Franklin Finance & S. Vidal & E. Ribard Fitzdares S TF VIEW Useful in bumpers. Beat Charisma Cat in a Newbury Listed novice to make it 2-2 over hurdles prior to 1/2-length second to Ooh Betty in Grade 2 at Ascot. She’s at least weighted to reverse that form, provided she’s back TFR 149HHHHI on song following a couple of lesser runs in deeper company at Cheltenham/Aintree.
4 STIRENE(IRE)(233) 30/2110-D
6
11-2
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Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Seren Gris Jack Quinlan J O Mr Laurence Holder Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T B Rbr Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud SBZ Corporation Limited S
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TF VIEW Fair bumper performer. Underlined a promising start to her hurdling career when completing a double in a listed novice at Taunton over Christmas. Off since being outclassed in the Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival, and she may again find this too competitive. TFR 137HHIII
5 WATAMU(GB)(14) 513P1-1D
5
11-0
126
Br Br m Crystal Ocean - Woolstone One Harry Cobden J O Mr Paul G. Jacobs Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T B Mr Paul Jacobs Hatherden Horse Transport S
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TF VIEW On the up when third in a strong novice at Market Rasen in February. Finished season with a confidence-boosting win (hard held) at Stratford (2m) before following up in impressive fashion in a handicap over the same C&D on return. Looks a useful prospect but this demands much more again. TFR 145HHHII 2025: KATEIRA 8 11 4 Harry Skelton 2-1 (Dan Skelton) 2 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: LA CONQUIERE: Following its run on 10/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
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PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 Kateira (GB), 3-1 La Conquiere (FR), 6-1 Ooh Betty (IRE), Watamu (GB), 16-1 St Irene (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW KATEIRA had the race left at her mercy when successful in this corresponding event 12 months ago. She should follow up on merit this time around, with La Conquiere the pick of the remainder on last year’s early-season form.
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FOURTH RACE 2.18
The Bet365 Hurdle Race (Class 1) (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £62500 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £27891, 2nd £11450, 3rd £5728, 4th £2861. (Penalty Value £36448)
3m 26y
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs TAKE NO CHANCES Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs TAKE NO CHANCES Fancy That: D Skelton won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs TAKE NO CHANCES today Longest Traveller: PAGGANE trained by F Bramley, Lambourn, 198 miles. Colours
No Horse
1 STRONGLEADER(GB)(203) 2/1226P-CD
Age
9
st-lb
11-6
153
RACE TIME
10-9
2ND
136
7
10-9
8
10-9
RACE RESULT
3RD
4TH
142
Harry Cobden J Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
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TF VIEW Previously in the care of Willie Mullins and fine start over jumps for current yard last season, going close in a valuable Chepstow handicap hurdle prior to bagging listed events over fences at Carlisle and Market Rasen. Added to tally from handy Flat mark in September. TFR 159HHHII
4 TAKENOCHANCES(IRE)(21) 23342-0CD
DISTANCE
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TF VIEW Consistent mare who resumed winning ways in 3m Listed hurdle at Doncaster in December. Produced a career best with the hood quickly discarded on her return to a handicap when runner-up in Pertemps Final before shaping better than result in a Grade 1 at Aintree. TFR 159HHHII
Br B m Muhaarar - Penelopa O R Bartlett, J Carthy & Mrs P Shanahan B Litex Commerce
Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated
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Br B m Champs Elysees - Avida Star (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Drew & Ailsa Russell Ruth Jefferson, Malton T B Gt Bloodstock Tote S
3 PAGGANE(GB)(38) 221135-D
Horses For Courses
Trainer Form HIF
WINNER
TF VIEW Tends to go well fresh and well prepared to win this a year ago, staying on to lead close home. Runner-up in Grade 1 company at Ascot following month but flopped both starts after in 2026, latterly on the back of a breathing operation in April. Penalty to carry but this could be time to catch him. TFR 166HHHHI
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BHA
Br B g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (IRE) Sean Bowen J O Welfordgolf syndicate Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T B R. Rainbow & Sons Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd S
2 LAVIDAADIVA(IRE)(203) 414320-D
BR Breeding O Owner B Breeder
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Br B m Milan - Coscorrig (IRE) Harry Skelton J O Mr Garry Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T B D. Corry The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TF VIEW Very useful mare. Finished an eye-catching sixth on last season’s reappearance and subsequently enjoyed a cracking campaign in graded staying hurdles, finishing 7 lengths second in the Liverpool hurdle at Aintree (25f). No impact in the Silver Trophy this time but should run much closer to form. TFR 168 HHHHH 2025: STRONG LEADER 8 11 8 Sean Bowen 15-8 (Olly Murphy) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: STRONG LEADER: Following its run on 11/4/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled. PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-4 Strong Leader (GB), 13-8 Take No Chances (IRE), 7-1 Lavida Adiva (IRE), Paggane (GB) THE TIMEFORM VIEW TAKE NO CHANCES and Strong Leader finished first and second in this a year ago and they may well come to the fore again. The latter was a neck too strong that day but the former is slightly better off at the weights, which just tilts the scales. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TAKE NO CHANCES (IRE) 2.STRONG LEADER 3.PAGGANE
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THE BET365 FIRST RAN IN
TOTAL PRIZE MONEY
1969
£100,000
2024WINNER
THE REAL WHACKER
WON BACK-TO-BACK BETFAIR CHASES & PLACED THIRD IN GOLD CUP
2025 WINNER DJELO
2021 FUSIL RAFFLES
2016 IRISH CAVALIER
Trainer: Nicky Henderson SP: 100/30 (7 ran)
Trainer: Rebecca Curtis Jockey: Jonathan Moore SP: 16/1 (7 ran)
2020 CYRNAME
2015 CUE CARD
Jockey: Daryl Jacob
Trainer: Colin Tizzard Jockey: Paddy Brennan SP: 11/4F (7 ran)
Trainer: Paul Nicholls
2025 DJELO
Trainer: Venetia Williams Jockey: Charlie Deutsch SP: 11/4 (5 ran)
Jockey: Harry Cobden SP: 3/1 (10 ran) 2019 BAL-
LYOPTIC
2014 MENORAH
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies
Trainer: Philip Hobbs Jockey: Richard Johnson SP: 8/1 (7 ran)
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
2024 THE REAL WHACKER
SP: 11/4 (7 ran)
Trainer: Patrick Neville Jockey: Brian Hughes SP: 5/1 (6 ran)
2018 DEFINITLY RED
2023 GENTLEMANSGAME
Jockey: Danny Cook
Trainer: M F Morris Jockey: Darragh O’Keefe SP: 7/2 (4 ran)
2022 BRAVEMANSGAME
Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Harry Cobden SP: 2/1 (5 ran)
2013 HARRY TOPPER
Trainer: Brian Ellison
Trainer: Kim Bailey Jockey: Jason Maguire SP: 5/1 (7 ran)
SP: 3/1 (4 ran)
2017 BRISTOL DE MAI
2012 SILVINIACO CONTI
Trainer: Nicky Henderson Jockey: Daryl Jacob SP: 6/1 (8 ran)
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Trainer: Paul Nicholls Jockey: Ruby Walsh SP: 11/10F (6 ran)
2017WINNER BRISTOL DE MAI 2011 WEIRD AL
Trainer: Donald McCain Jockey: Timmy Murphy SP: 7/1 (7 ran)
2010 NACARAT
Trainer: Tom George Jockey: Sam Thomas SP: 6/1 (8 ran)
2009 DEEP PURPLE
Trainer: Evan Williams Jockey: Paul Moloney SP: 9/2 (5 ran)
2008 STATE OF PLAY Trainer: Evan Williams Jockey: Paul Moloney SP: 5/2F (6 ran)
2007 OLLIE MAGERN
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey: Paddy Brennan SP: 11/4 (7 ran)
2006 OUR VIC
Trainer: David Pipe Jockey: Timmy Murphy SP: 6/1 (10 ran)
CHARLIE HALL CHASE 2026 IS THE
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TH
RUNNING
FIRST WINNER
ARCTURUS FIRST WINNER
RIDDEN BY PAT BUCKLEY WENT ON TO FINISH SIXTH IN THE 1969 GRAND NATIONAL
HISTORY First run in 1969, the race was originally known as the Wetherby Pattern Chase. It was later renamed the Emblem Handicap Chase in honour of the winner of the 1863 Grand National, before becoming the Charlie Hall Memorial Wetherby Pattern Chase in 1978. This name paid tribute to trainer Charlie Hall, with the title eventually shortened to its current form in 1990. Bet365 has sponsored the race since 2003. One of the race’s most memorable winners in recent years was the hugely popular Cue Card, who stormed to victory in 2015. He went on to enjoy further success that season, winning the Betfair Chase at Haydock before claiming Kempton’s prestigious King George VI Chase on Boxing Day. Cue Card returned to Wetherby in 2016 in a bid to repeat his success, but was unable to secure back-to-back victories, finishing third behind Rebecca Curtis’s grey, Irish Cavalier,and the 2014 winner, Menorah.
2015
WINNER CUE CARD
MULTIPLE GRADE 1
WINNING CHASER LEADING TRAINER (6 WINS) NIGEL TWISTON-DAVIES Tipping Tim (1992), Young Hustler (1994), Ollie Magern (2005, 2007), Bristol de Mai (2017), Ballyoptic (2019)
CHARLIE DEUTSCH , LAST YEARS WINNING RIDER ABOARD THE VENETIA WILLIAMS-TRAINED DJELO WITH THE BET365 CHARLIE HALL CHASE TROPHY
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FIFTH RACE 2.55
The Bet365 Charlie Hall Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) BR Breeding O Owner FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK B Breeder Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 167 runners, 28%) runs PIC D’ORHY & RISKINTHEGROUND Trainer Form Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs PIC D’ORHY & RISKINTHEGROUN Fancy That: P Nicholls won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs HITMAN and TWINJETS today. Longest Traveller: TWINJETS & HITMAN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 241 miles.
Colours
No Horse
Age
1 HITMAN(FR)(204) P0/13PF-
10
st-lb
11-8
152
11-8
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-4 Pic D’orhy (FR), 7-2 Handstands (IRE), 11-2 The Real Whacker (IRE), 6-1 Twinjets (IRE), 11-1 Hitman (FR), 33-1 Riskintheground (IRE)
146
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PIC D’ORHY has an excellent record fresh and was beaten only by another high-class sort in this last year, so he should take plenty of beating on his first run for the champion trainer. Former winner The Real Whacker has looked rejuvenated for his red-hot yard so is next best.
Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice Robert Dunne J O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PIC D’ORHY (FR) 2.THE REAL WHACKER (IRE) 3.TWINJETS (IRE)
TF VIEW Smart handicap chaser who shaped as if needing the run returning from a career-high mark at Ffos Las recently but likely to come up short at this level. TFR 158HIIII
3 HANDSTANDS(IRE)(235) 1P/243P-D
7
11-4
Horses For Courses
Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated
2025: DJELO (FR) 7 11 10 Charlie Deutsch 11-4 (Venetia Williams) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: HANDSTANDS: Following its run on 10/3/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
TF VIEW Ended losing run in the Old Roan at Aintree on reappearance last season. However, failed to kick on from that in 3 subsequent starts and this trip likely to stretch him in this company on return. TFR 163 HHIII
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J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
BHA
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR) Freddie Gingell J O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S
2 RISKINTHEGROUND(IRE)(17) 01-2136D
HIF
3m 45y
RACE TIME
153
Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Wattle Bridge (IRE) Ben Jones J O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick BetPro IQ Limited S
DISTANCE
RACE RESULT
WINNER 2ND
TF VIEW Developed into a smart chaser as a novice, winning all 3 completed starts, notably Grade 1 at Sandown.
3RD
4TH
However, had been found wanting in the latter stages first 3 starts last season before cutting out alarmingly quickly TFR 169HHHII in first-time headgear/handicap bow at Cheltenham Festival on final start.
4 PICD’ORHY(FR)(205) 1P/2323-
11
11-4
162
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
Br B g Turgeon (USA) - Rose Candy (FR) Harry Skelton J O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Dan Skelton, Alcester T B Mr J. Contou Carrere & Mr Y. Broca The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.
TF VIEW Veteran high-class chaser who won a second Grade 1 Ascot Chase early last year. Looked as
good as ever when second in this (on return) before finding only Jonbon too strong when bidding for a third Ascot Chase last season. Should prove hard to beat starting out for Skelton. TFR 179 HHHHH
5 THEREALWHACKER(IRE)(38) 256P-31CD
10
11-4
ADMISSION
153
Br B g Mahler - Credit Box (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Neville, Mann, Duffus & Dennis-Price Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Mrs B. Keane Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
It is a condition of entry that Management and Staff instructions are complied with at all times.
TF VIEW Won this in 2024 but largely found life tough after, including when last in this 12 months ago. However, confirmed promise of his summer run when making all off 149 at Perth last month, jumping well in different headgear (blinkers). Fully entitled to another crack at this with his yard flying. TFR 171HHHHI
6 TWINJETS(IRE)(197) 11UP21-D Br B g Jet Away - Shenamar (IRE) O Mr C. W. Rodgers B Pat Morrissey
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11-4
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the Course without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property.
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Harry Cobden J Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T Morson Group S
TF VIEW Front runner who proved better than ever last season, scoring at Fontwell (on return) and Newbury in the autumn before ending the campaign with another win at Ayr in the spring. Worth a shot at this but a career best is likely required back up in trip. TFR 168HHHII 14
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SIXTH RACE 3.30
The Each Way Extra At Bet365 Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) for three yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £17500 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. J Jockey BR Breeding O Owner T Trainer FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK B Breeder S Sponsor Leading course trainer (20-25): S England (6 wins from 53 runners, 11%) runs BANDERAS Horses For Courses Trainer Form Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S England (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs BANDERAS HIF Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated Longest Traveller: FILIBUSTERING trained by H Derham, Newbury, 201 miles.
2m
Colours
No Horse
1 FILIBUSTERING(GB)(22) 51-1130D
Age
5
st-lb
12-0
BHA
128
RACE TIME
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique Harry Skelton J O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson Harry Derham, Newbury T B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo Boodle Hatfield Llp S
2ND
late-June. Set plenty to do when third at Perth prior to finishing well-held eighth of 17 in Welsh Champion Hurdle latest. Respected back in calmer waters, even with yard not firing on all cylinders. TFR 133HHHHI
6
11-7
121
11-2
4TH
BF—Beaten Favourite. B—Brought Down. C—Course Winner. D—Distance Winner. F—Fell. P—Pulled Up. R—Refused. S—Slipped Up. U—Unseated. d—Disqualified. r—Ran Out.
TF VIEW Fairly useful 2m novice winner. Pulled up in Sandown EBF Final on handicap debut, however, all the better for a breathing operation when runner-up to a useful one there (2m) in April. Hardly looks exposed on third start for very capable yard and should have a big say if ready to roll. TFR 135 HHHHH
8
3RD
ABBREVIATIONS
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE) Jack Quinlan J O Mr D. M. Proos Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T B Jimmy Lawler Nick Scholfield Racing S
3 KLITSCHKO(GB)(13) 35U1-42D
RACE RESULT
WINNER
TF VIEW Strong-travelling type. Landed a third successive hurdle success in emphatic fashion at Cartmel in
2 RACETOBASE(IRE)(189) 5134P2-D
DISTANCE
116
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress Brian Hughes J O Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland T B Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill TF VIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark in good fashion when landing a second 2m Sedgefield win in March. Back to his best with a run under his belt when 6 1/2-length second over the same C&D last time. This probably TFR 134HHHHI isn’t his ideal set-up, but Brian Hughes knows him well (can flatter to deceive).
4 BANDERAS(IRE)(15) 10-5106
6
10-13
Doubles and trebles now available on
113
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Glamorous Approach (IRE) Jonathan England J O Team Antonio Sam England, Guiseley T B Ballylinch Stud Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S TF VIEW Resumed progress over hurdles when winning a 2 1/2m Hexham handicap in May. Yard generally going well, so a bit disconcerting that he’s been well beaten both starts since returning from a break (lost a shoe on both occasions). TFR 131HHHII
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2025: SALIGO BAY (IRE) 7 10 6 Jonathan England 2-1 (Sam England) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4. PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Race To Base (IRE), 11-4 Filibustering (GB), Klitschko (GB), 10-1 Banderas (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW RACE TO BASE is the least exposed of the quartet and may well make a winning reappearance. Klitschko and Filibustering have race fitness in the bank, and both look credible dangers in a race that’s likely to be very tactical (no obvious pace on paper). TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RACE TO BASE (IRE) 2.KLITSCHKO 3.FILIBUSTERING
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SEVENTH RACE 4.03
The Bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £16500 x Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6664, 2nd £3331, 3rd £1667, 4th £833. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. J Jockey BR Breeding O Owner T Trainer FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK B Breeder S Sponsor Leading course trainer (20-25): Mrs S J Smith (17 wins from 167 runners, 10%) runs PADDY O’MAHLER Horses For Courses Trainer Form Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs S J Smith (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs PADDY O’MAHLER HIF Horses In Focus 100 TF Top Rated Longest Traveller: UPFORDEBATE trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 40 miles.
3m 45y
Colours
No Horse
1 UPFORDEBATE(IRE)(27) 5530-11D
Age
7
st-lb
12-0
BHA
112
Br B g Mount Nelson - Mrs Peachey (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T B Mrs Gail Kidd Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
RACE TIME
2ND
adding to his tally at Perth and Kelso (on the nod) both starts this season. Must be respected with yard in red-hot form. TFR 119HHHHI
8
12-0
112
11-2
100
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Miss Opera Jamie Hamilton J O Mr J. Camm John Wainwright, Malton T B Joseph Smiddy TF VIEW Already with his fifth yard but he didn’t have to improve off a career-low mark to make a winning start for this stable at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago after 3 months off. TFR 118HHHHI This tougher but could have more to offer for new trainer.
4 SLEDGEHAMMER(IRE)(21) P6-64F1D Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Kegster (IRE) O Mrs Breda Keatley B Miss Barbara Hanna
6
10-8
4TH
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TF VIEW Much improved switched to fences last season, making it back-to-back wins when knuckling down well at Haydock. Posted a career best when rallying second at Catterick in February but didn’t get very far at Carlisle the following month. Yard won last year’s renewal with one making its reappearance. TFR 122 HHHHI
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3RD
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Br B g Mahler - Miss Massini (IRE) Danny McMenamin J O McGoldrick Racing Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T B Elizabeth Gavin Craiglands Farm S
3 SLANEYOPERA(IRE)(15) 35F231D
RACE RESULT
WINNER
TF VIEW Building up an excellent strike rate over fences, resuming progress when
2 PADDYO’MAHLER(IRE)(223) 22112F-CD
DISTANCE
92
Sean Bowen J Adrian Keatley, Malton T Keatley Racing Ltd S
TF VIEW Had looked very limited in Ireland but proved a different proposition on his debut for a very good yard after 3 months off when landing a gamble with a bit up his sleeve at Hexham 3 weeks ago. Looks capable of defying a 6lb rise with yard continuing in excellent heart. TFR 121+HHHHH 2025: KONFUSION 7 11 9 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Sledgehammer (IRE), 5-2 Upfordebate (IRE), 3-1 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE), 9-2 Slaney Opera (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW Claims can be made for all 4 but SLEDGEHAMMER looks the obvious one after landing a gamble in good style for new connections at Hexham 3 weeks ago. Paddy O’Mahler is second choice. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SLEDGEHAMMER (IRE) 2.PADDY O’MAHLER (IRE) 3.UPFORDEBATE (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.35 - THE 6 HORSES CHALLENGE AT bet365 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Go North Night Nurse Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £80 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £50 cash prize to the racehorse attendant 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 2nd April, 2027. 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. 21 entries at £80. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65) SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.10 - THE POSITION PAYOUT AT bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £96 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £19 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £77 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries, at £96. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562) Weights lowered 4lb. SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.45 - THE bet365 MONTAGU MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599 and the fifth £804. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 13lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, after September 30th, 2025, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £150. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672. (Penalty Value £17085) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.18 - THE bet365 HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36448 to the winning horse The second to receive £13676, the third £6848 and the fourth £3411. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, October 28th and pay £1800 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2025, a winner of a Grade 2 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 8 entries at £300. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £27891; Second £11450; Third £5728; Fourth £2861. (Penalty Value £36448) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.55 - THE bet365 CHARLIE HALL STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, October 26th and pay £450 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, October 28th and pay £2250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2025, a winner of a Grade 2 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France). bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £100 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Trophy, kindly presented by the Family and Friends of the late Mr W. A. Hall, is to be held by the winning owner until October 1st, next year. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £450. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) A SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.30 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126 and the fourth £1064. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £84 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £67 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £50 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, at £84. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.03 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004 and the fourth £1003. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 29th. Penalties, after October 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. bet365 have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, bet365 will present a £50 cash prize to the racehorse attendant responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 4th April, 2027. 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 Red Rum Series qualifier. 14 entries, at £76. - Closed October 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833. (Penalty Value £8713.65) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
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