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The wetherbyracing.co.uk EBF Fillies’ Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £11000 x Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574 (Penalty Value £5990.60)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Snowden (10 wins from 32 runners, 31%) runs MADEFORLOVINGYOU Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs LUCY THE WIRE
Longest Traveller: PSYCHOLOGICALDRAMA trained by R Potter, Sellack, 199 miles.
1 LUCY THE WIRE (IRE) (58) 212 D 11-7
Br Ch f Free Eagle (IRE) - Rarement (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Keaveney & Butcher James Owen, Newmarket T
B Irish National Stud Keaveney Contractors LTD S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a juvenile hurdle sole start for Denis Hogan in Ireland in October and duly went one better on debut for this yard at Leicester following month. Good second under a penalty at Haydock since and can make presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA104
2 THE PROCRASTINATOR (GB) (15) 161 D 11-7
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Run Ructions Run (IRE) Luke Scott (3) J
O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Laura Newland & Caroline Stedman Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed filly who showed a good attitude to make a winning debut in Doncaster bumper and justified support on her hurdling debut at Hereford 2 weeks ago. More to come and should make another bold bid under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 TUNISYA (FR) (64) 1 11-7
Br B f Tunis (POL) - Nadir Has (FR) Brian Hughes J
O Mr John P. McManus Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Elevage Du Luot
TIMEFORM VIEW From a useful family and won 9-runner fillies newcomers hurdle at Pau in December by 1 3/4 lengths for J. Delaunay Open to improvement for new stable.
TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CAPLA RESDEV (GB) (21) 404 11-0
Br Gr f Almanzor (FR) - Skyline Dancer Jamie Hamilton J
O Resdev, Capla Dev & Mr L Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Newsells Park Stud Resdev Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability on the first of 2 starts in bumpers but offered nothing on hurdles bow 3 weeks ago.
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 GUTS AND GLORY (GB) (19) F 11-0
Br B f Axxos (GER) - Morning Blue (FR) Richard Patrick J
O Mr S. Kemble Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Tony O’Gorman
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m
7 MILLADY (GB) (42) 60 11-0
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Broxbourne (IRE) Toby Wynne J
O Four Gents Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 bumpers.
TFRHIIII BHA-
8 PSYCHOLOGICALDRAMA (GB) (71) 36 11-0
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Down Ace (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Having A Mare Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in similar events at Leicester/ Ludlow but not enough to warrant interest here.
TFRHHIII BHA-
9 UPTON’S MIGHTY OAK (GB) (15) 404 11-0
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - The Bay Birch (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Richard Newland Coulthursts Ltd S
TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability but future most likely in handicaps over longer trips.
2025: MADAME LUNA 4 11 7 Paul O’Brien 3-1 (Harry Derham) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note: CAPLA RESDEV: Following its run on 5/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 The Procrastinator (GB), 5-2 Tunisya (FR), 9-2 Lucy The Wire (IRE), 11-2 Madeforlovingyou (GB), 22-1 Guts And Glory (GB), 33-1 Psychologicaldrama (GB), 50-1 Upton’s Mighty Oak (GB), 66-1 Millady (GB), 300-1 Capla Resdev (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW It looks significant that TUNISYA has joined top connections after making a winning debut in France so shades the vote over other penalised winners The Procrastinator and Lucy The Wire.
TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Axxos filly Dam unraced out of half-sister to useful hurdler/leading hunter chaser Baby Run and from family of smart Flat stayer/useful hurdler Run For Oscar Fell in point (Feb 7).
6 MADEFORLOVINGYOU (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B f Dartmouth - J’Y Vole (FR) Gavin Sheehan J
O Foxtrot Racing & Bryan Mayoh Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Dr Bryan Mayoh
TIMEFORM VIEW Dartmouth filly Half-sister to fairly useful 23f chase winner Banter At The Bar Dam (c156/h123) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner Yard can ready one so worth a second look.
TFRHHHII BHA-
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Race 1 1.32 1m 7f 169y
1 Tales of Bravery (IRE) 11-7
2 Fine Fellow (GB) 11-0
3 Jet Steel (IRE) 11-0
4 Lord Chamberlain (GB) 11-0
5 Magna Patch (GB) 11-0
6 Burano Murano (GB) 10-9
7 Jacquette (GB) 10-7
8 Lady Blackmore (FR) 10-7
Race 2 2.07 2m 7f 171y
1 Beachcomber (FR) 12-1
2 Ballycamus (IRE) 11-10
3 Galop de Chasse (FR) 11-5
4 Minella Blueway (IRE) 11-4
5 Prince Zaltar (FR) 11-1
6 Aboutdamntime (IRE) 11-0
7 Tommys Charm (IRE) 10-12
8 Rockinastorm (IRE) 10-10
Race 1 1.41 2m 3f 1y
1 Fountains Blenhein (GB) 12-0
2 Calvino (IRE) 11-9
3 Crest of Valour (GB) 11-2
4 Georges Street (IRE) 11-2
5 Khafre (FR) 11-2
6 Sailing By (IRE) 11-2
7 Don’t Call Me Sue (IRE) 10-9
Race 2 2.16 2m 3f 1y
1 Pillar The Poet (IRE) 11-12
2 Marhaba Million (IRE) 11-12
3 All Night Parking (IRE) 11-12
4 Cooler Than Me (GB) 11-9
5 Diamond Days (IRE) 11-5
6 Man Oh Man (IRE) 10-12
7 Harksman (GB) 10-8
8 Gorcombe And Wise (GB) 10-6
9 Talap (GB) 10-5
10 Joker Jack (IRE) 10-5
11 Bowmans Dream (GB) 10-5
Race 3 2.42 2m 7f 174y
1 Masked Dance (FR) 11-13
2 Love of Neymore (GB) 11-11
3 Magical Maggie (GB) 11-9
4 Tankardstown Diva (IRE) 11-7
5 Ring O Roses (GB) 11-3
6 I Am The Moon (GB) 11-2
Race 4 3.17 2m 7f 171y
1 Kit’s Coty (IRE) 12-0
2 Anytrixwilldo (IRE) 11-12
3 Sandscape (GB) 11-11
4 Haut Folin (FR) 11-10
5 Everyonesacritic (IRE) 11-7
6 Yes And Yes (IRE) 10-12
7 Martalmix’jac (FR) 10-4
8 Est Illic (IRE) 10-2
Race 5 3.52 2m 5f 55y
1 Broadway Honey (IRE) 12-0
2 Wakey Wakey Man (IRE)11-13
3 Little Pi (FR) 11-6
4 Rathmacknee (IRE) 11-3
5 Ocean Walz (FR) 11-3
6 Kingston Kid (IRE) 11-1
7 Jukebox Joker (IRE) 10-13
8 An Buachaill Rua (IRE) 10-13
Race 6 4.27 1m 7f 169y
1 Thank You Blue (GB) 12-7
2 Aim Straight (GB) 11-6
3 Raging Al (IRE) 11-5
4 Olivia Kate (GB) 11-1
5 No Guarantee (GB) 10-12
6 Give Her Hollie (IRE) 10-5
TAUNTON
Race 3 2.51 2m 5f 150y
1 Sherborne (IRE) 12-0
2 Move With The Beat (IRE) 11-12
3 Wheresmemoneygone (IRE)11-11
4 Fat Faced Columbo (IRE) 11-8
5 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR) 11-6
6 Asian Spice (GB) 11-2
7 Charlies Jetaway (IRE) 10-2
Race 4 3.26 2m 7f 198y
1 Handin Manypockets (IRE) 12-2
2 Jatiluwih (FR) 12-1
3 Bobbi With An I (FR) 11-13
4 Inferno Sacree (FR) 11-10
5 Pachacuti (IRE) 11-9
6 Snapdance (GB) 11-4
7 Malago Rose (IRE) 11-2
Race 5 4.01 2m 7f 3y
1 Lazy Sunday (GB) 11-12
2 Clotilda (FR) 11-12
3 Baby Sage (GB) 11-10
4 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR) 11-10
5 Presenting A Queen (GB) 11-9
6 Fortune Dancer (IRE) 11-7
7 Ede’iffs Rock (GB) 11-6
8 Cooleenymore (IRE) 11-5
9 Overabottleofred (GB) 11-2
Race 6 4.36 2m 104y
1 Jiggy Waller (GB) 11-2
2 Jim Santiago Bowie (GB) 11-2
3 Lucky Bailly (FR) 11-2
4 Par Avion (GB) 11-2
5 Quickkick (IRE) 11-2
6 Rices Pool (IRE) 11-2
7 Sharp Tor (GB) 11-2
8 Teletime (GB) 11-2
9 The Noble Butler (IRE) 11-2
10 Lakeview Lass (GB) 10-9
11 Up The Hill (GB) 10-9
12 Roximan (FR) 10-4
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SECOND RACE 2.25
The racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 x Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 164 runners, 28%) runs DIAMOND DEALER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs DIAMOND DEALER
Longest Traveller: I WISH YOU trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 216 miles.
1 BUCKNA (IRE) (43) 32-P11P D BF 6 12-2
Br Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Close Flame (IRE) James Bowen J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Close Holding Ltd Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who has continued progress switched to chasing, winning a couple of handicaps at Hereford this winter However, was badly let down by his jumping at Newbury since and these fences will punish those who aren’t accurate. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 PIERROT JAGUEN (FR) (33) 313-P43 D 7 12-0
Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Soif d’Aimer (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Annabel Waley-Cohen, family and friends Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Herve Tibeuf Upton Viva Stud S
2025: DE LEGISLATOR (IRE) 8 11 2
Tongue
No.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note: DIAMOND DEALER: Following its run on 7/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.CAHIER’S DEN: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Diamond Dealer (IRE), 9-2 Buckna (IRE), Pierrot
Ski Lodge (IRE), 13-2 I Wish You (FR), 15-2 Cahier’s Den (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW DIAMOND DEALER failed to settle when tackling a marathon trip at Kelso in December and is fancied to get back on track returned to a suitable distance. This does look competitive, though, with Pierrot Jaguen and Cahier’s Den heading the dangers.
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner who left chase bow/return well behind when staying-on fourth over 3m at Windsor just after Christmas. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter since and remains with potential under these less testing conditions.
TFRHHHHI BHA120
3 SKI LODGE (IRE) (31) 01-222F D BF 7 11-11
Br B g Gatewood - Ballygill Countess (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ski Lodge Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Martin Donnellan Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive winning hurdler and he has started out well in this sphere, runner-up in 3m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Haydock. Let down by jumping back down in trip at Hereford since but return to further should suit.
TFRHHHII BHA117
4 DIAMOND DEALER (IRE) (81) 626-11P D 7 11-11
Br Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Endless Wave Tristan Durrell J
O Mr K. McKenna Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Maurice Smiddy Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 2 1/2m over hurdles for B. F. Brookhouse and made it 2 from 2 over fences for new yard when easily making all at Chepstow Did too much too soon upped to a marathon trip at Kelso since and well worth another chance returned to a suitable distance. TFRHHHHH BHA117
5 I WISH YOU (FR) (58) 64-5243 6 11-7
Br Ch g Night Wish (GER) - Native Story (FR) Patrick Wadge J
O Mr R. B. H. Young Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Philippe Rainteau & Sabine Lucchesi Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler who made a decent start over fences when fourth of 9 in handicap at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) in November Produced a laboured effort at Haydock since but yard in better form now TFRHHHII BHA113
6 CAHIER’S DEN (IRE) (33) 6223-64 D 6 10-10
Br Ch g Idaho (IRE) - Caballo Sin Nombre (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O David & Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B J. Robinson & L. Byrne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but often gave his running. Irish point winner so no surprise he showed improved form when fourth of 8 at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) on debut over fences last month and can do better again up in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA102
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Derek Fox 16-1 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran
Strap worn by
4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.
Jaguen (FR),
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No foot no Horse - Horse's legs, particularly white markings, known as socks or stockings, must be clean. Sometimes chalk is used to brighten these marks. Feet should be well shod and hooves oiled.
Best Dressed - All items of clothing (tack) the horse wears should be in good condition and clean.
THIRD RACE 3.00
The 100% RacingTV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (21 wins from 250 runners, 8%) runs TOBY TWO SCOOPS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs MASTER DUNRAVEN
Longest Traveller: MASTER DUNRAVEN trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 238 miles.
1 VOODOO ANGEL (IRE) (17) 434223 7 11-12
Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Avenging Angel (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Red Rum Racing 1 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Arctic Tack Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score but found only one too good for a second successive start at Catterick in January Race possibly came a little too soon when producing a somewhat laboured effort back there 10 days later TFRHHHHI BHA92
2 YAPPER HILL (IRE) (62) F305r0 7 11-12
Br B g Kingston Hill - Crooked Neck (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J
O Todd, Mandle and Annett George Bewley, Colby T
B Ciaran McGrath
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out on handicap debut at Hexham prior to finishing seventh of 11 in a C&D handicap in December, proving more straightforward but beaten 19 1/2 lengths.
TFRHHHII BHA92
3 NIGHT BURLESQUE (GB) (78) 66-430P 5 11-8
Br B m Outstrip - Nicolosia (GER) Toby Wynne J
O Four Gents Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mill House Stud
2m
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 BERRY EDGE (IRE) (27) 5-56053 8 10-11
Br B g Mukhadram - Amaany Sean Quinlan J
O Elliott Brothers And Peacock David Thompson, Darlington T
B Coolawn Stud Ebac Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner on the Flat who got closer than previously in this sphere when third in small-field handicap at Catterick (15.7f) last month, first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap seemingly the catalyst. TFRHHHII BHA77
8 PERFECT ARCH (IRE) (35) 64-463P 9 10-5
Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Willow Beck
Bruce Lynn J
O The Loyals Simon West, Middleham T
B Lynn Lodge Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who was pulled up in handicap hurdle (18/1) at this course (19.7f, heavy) on most recent outing, weakening 5 out. Visor back on. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA70
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Master Dunraven (IRE), 11-4 Voodoo Angel (IRE), 7-1 Berry Edge (IRE), 15-2 Toby Two Scoops (GB), 14-1 Road To Rosley (GB), 16-1 Yapper Hill (IRE), 18-1 Night Burlesque (GB), 22-1 Perfect Arch (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA88
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on her Warwick hurdling debut but well beaten last 2 starts (had breathing operation prior to latest). Wears first-time hood for handicap debut and major step forward required.
4 ROAD TO ROSLEY (GB) (23) 5/5PP/-50 9 11-3
Br B g Millenary - Ballela Road (IRE) Mr John Dixon (7) J
O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T
B Mrs S. F. Dixon
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who was possibly flattered when eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, good to soft, 200/1) on latest start. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA83
5 TOBY TWO SCOOPS (GB) (35) 3323P 4 11-2
Br B g Expert Eye - Maria Letizia Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Normandie Stud Ltd Effingham Steel Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat who ran creditably on first 2 handicap starts in this sphere, including when third over C&D on Boxing Day Beaten by more than lack of stamina tackling a longer trip back here last time, though. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) (31) 04-0003 6 11-1
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Only (Racing) Fans Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to get anywhere near his fairly useful Flat form over hurdles but did make more impact than previously in this sphere when a staying-on third in 7-runner handicap at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) last month. Needs to build on that now TFRHHHHH BHA81
THE TIMEFORM VIEW It’s unlikely MASTER DUNRAVEN will achieve the same heights over hurdles as on the Flat, yet he shaped reasonably well at Plumpton on his most recent outing and will surely go close if building on that run. Voodoo Angel possibly found the race coming a little too soon last time and is worth another chance.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) 2.VOODOO ANGEL (IRE) 3.BERRY EDGE (IRE)
FOURTH RACE 3.35
The Entertain In Style At Wetherby Racecourse Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): O Murphy (33 wins from 121 runners, 27%) runs LARGY FORCE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): O Murphy (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs LARGY FORCE
Longest Traveller: PARK TALK trained by H Derham, Newbury, 201 miles.
1 PARK TALK (IRE) (59) 21-3254 BF 6 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Cyngi (USA) Paul O’Brien J
O Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden Owzat-Cricket, OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in novice hurdles and while he failed to improve switched to a handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) in December, he has to be considered an interesting chasing debutant given his pointing background. TFRHHHII BHA110
2 FRISBY (IRE) (17) 342325 8 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Je T’Aime (IRE) Jack Hogan J
O Hold My Beer, M Lee & Partner Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved to be a disappointment reverting to hurdling on first start for this yard at Catterick (25.3f, soft) recently but had been in notably good form over fences prior to that.
TFRHHHII BHA110
3 ROGER RAREBIT (GB) (24) P/24P-12 9 11-13
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rebekah Rabbit (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr & Mrs John Wills Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. J. H. Wills Galebreaker S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well fresh and looked better than ever when making a winning seasonal return at Warwick on New Year’s Eve. Encouragingly backed up that effort when runner-up from a 5lb higher mark at Southwell subsequently TFRHHHII BHA109
4 LARGY FORCE (IRE) (41) B25-212 8 11-12
Br Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Foxtrot Racing Largy Force Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr John Phelan Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved first win under Rules for her new yard in 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in December and went close from a 2lb higher mark at Windsor (20.4, soft) subsequently Likely to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA108
5 FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (16) 311P-52 8 11-9
Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE) Sean Quinlan J
O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Eimear Mulhern
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who took a step forward to score twice last March. Hat-trick never looked on the cards following month but stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up in 6-runner handicap at Ayr (16.5f) earlier in the month. Must enter calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA105
6 ONESOC (IRE) (17) 34//412-4 D 9 11-5
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Hollyvillaexpress (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Noel Doyle Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up plenty on his comeback run to land 6-runner handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f) last February Looked unlucky not to follow up at Market Rasen later that month and shaped as if retaining ability on his recent comeback at aforementioned track. TFRHHHII BHA101
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 85y
7 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (21) 16-0522 CD 8 10-13
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr Daniel Furini Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who confirmed his return to form when second of 5 in handicap chase (7/2) at Doncaster (20.5f, heavy) on latest start. Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHI BHA95
8 CEOLWULF (GB) (93) 4/3/215-2 BF 10 10-10
Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Spieta (IRE) James Bowen J
O Mr Chris McSharry Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T
B Distillery Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a good second of 9 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) on return in November, off the bridle before the others in the frame but sticking at it That form has worked out well and he could go well again back up in grade. TFRHHHII BHA92
2025: KONFUSION 7 10 8 Peter Kavanagh 3-1 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Visor Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Largy Force (IRE), 11-2 Empty Nest (IRE), 13-2 Roger Rarebit (GB), 7-1 Ceolwulf (GB), 15-2 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), 8-1 Onesoc (IRE), 9-1 Park Talk (IRE), 14-1 Frisby (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A notably competitive handicap for the grade with FLASH DU PISTOLET receiving the tentative vote having returned to form with a good second at Ayr recently, while leaving the impression the run would put him spot on. Empty Nest and Largy Force are a couple of others who seem likely to go well.
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The Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier For The Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Final)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12500 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money 1st £5049, 2nd £2524, 3rd £1263, 4th £631, 5th £315. (Penalty Value £6601.25) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (46 wins from 164 runners, 28%) runs BLUE CARPET Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 67 runners, 13%) runs BLUE CARPET Longest Traveller: MOONSET trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 238 miles.
1 ESPRIT DU
POTIER
(FR) (59) P10/-4P3 7 12-0
Br Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Absent Minded Derek Fox J
O The Four Lushes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Sebastien Courquin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/hurdle winner who has proved he retains ability after a long absence, shaping as though the return to 3m will suit when third at Kelso (22.7f) in December One to consider back off a break with yard in better form. TFRHHHII BHA124
2 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (40) 01403U 8 12-0
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Mr John McManus Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Uttoxeter winner isn’t the easiest to catch right but he took a step back in the right direction when staying-on third here (21.2f) on Boxing Day before unseating through no fault of his own latest. Capable of making an impact in staying handicaps off this mark. TFRHHHII BHA124
3 WOODLAND PARK (IRE) (57) 1/21-332 BF 7 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lonesome Dove (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Cathal Mariga Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner whose form in handicaps this season is proving solid, for all he took a while to knuckle down behind a subsequent improver over 2 1/2m at Uttoxeter last time. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree and ought to improve upped in trip. TFRHHHHI BHA122
4 PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (40) 3144PF D 8 11-12
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J
O Mr S. Oliver Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in a small field handicap hurdle at Hexham in June but has failed to complete on previous 2 starts and looks up against it in this company TFRHHIII BHA122
5 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (37) 342-152 7 11-10
Br B g Mahler - Miss Island (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Mr P. Scott Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Jim O’Flynn Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 26y
7 BLUE CARPET (GB) (90) 134-212 C 6 11-10
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Yolaine (FR) Tristan Durrell J
O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Yorton Farm Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on hurdling debut promise when easily landing the odds here in October and was much improved when chasing home Keable (winner on Saturday) on handicap bow at Newbury the following month. Off since but he’s in excellent hands to progress again. TFRHHHHH BHA120
8 MOONSET (FR) (62) 3/2/211-0 8 11-7
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Cerize (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr P. J. Proudley Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Rafael Gourmaux
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when landing a double on handicap bow at Newton Abbot in April but looked very rusty on reappearance at Wincanton on Boxing Day Connections quick to reach for headgear following further 62 days off TFRHHIII BHA117
9 BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS (IRE) (43) 65-0410 D 7 11-5
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Blond Lucy (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Saltare Equus Partners Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
B Kieran Egan Oliver Signy Racing Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Near-useful bumper winner who following a breakthrough hurdle success at Lingfield, quickly revered to his error-strewn ways at Newbury last time. Chances hinge on whether he improves in that department. TFRHHHII BHA115
10 ARCADIAN STAR (IRE) (78) 5-032 5 10-13
Br B or Br g Mahler - Don’t Forsit (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Oakman Racing Syndicate Five Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Science Supplements S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shaped like a stayer whilst progressing steadily in novice/maiden hurdles and looks interesting now upped in trip for stable who won this race last year with a handicap debutant.
TFRHHHHI BHA109
2025: OUTER BANKS (IRE) 5 10 9 Charlie Hammond 9-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 12 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
TIMEFORM VIEW Jumped well to make a winning return in a Bangor novice and having disappointed on chase bow, got quickly back on track returned to hurdling when second at Leicester In deeper waters now and switch to handicaps/longer trip will need to bring about improvement.
TFRHHHII BHA120
6 SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (77) 111160 6 11-10
Br Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR) Oscar Palmer (7) J
O Terrahawks James Owen, Newmarket T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fine summer jumping campaign, winning 4 handicaps on the bounce at up to 2 1/2m but struggled in pair better company since and his jumping remains a concern.
TFRHHIII BHA120
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Woodland Park (IRE), 9-2 Blue Carpet (GB), 13-2 Block Rockin Beats (IRE), 7-1 Arcadian Star (IRE), 8-1 Esprit du Potier (FR), 9-1 Skuna Bay (IRE), 14-1 Icare Allen (FR), 16-1 Moonset (FR), 20-1 Sixty Plus (IRE), 28-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Following a much improved second on handicap debut (form recently franked), BLUE CARPET makes plenty of appeal to go one better Woodland Park is bred to be suited by this longer trip and may well improve for it, while Arcadian Star looks an interesting handicap debutant for last year’s winning connections.
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The Racing TV For The Cheltenham Festival Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8150 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £3292, 2nd £1645, 3rd £823, 4th £412, 5th £205 (Penalty Value £4304.01)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (17 wins from 172 runners, 10%) runs LAYSOFT
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs LAYSOFT
Longest Traveller: NORTHERN SYMPHONIE trained by H Dickin, Midford, 231 miles.
1 LA MARQUISE (FR) (105) 13/10-54 6 12-2
Br B m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Manhattan Princess Gavin Sheehan J
O Buckett, Lovell, Snowden & Stacey Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who looked a good prospect when overcoming inexperience to make a successful hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m) in October 2024. Hasn’t kicked on since, though, only fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good to soft) 105 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 NORTHERN SYMPHONIE (GB) (82) 011-12P 6 11-10
Br B m Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Talking Horses Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B R. J. & S. A. Carter Clay Street Property Consultants, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick of small-field handicap wins in the spring and even better form when second of 3 at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June. However, offered little on debut for new yard at Sandown in December TFRHHIII BHA106
3 DEVON SKIES (GB) (27) P111P1 D 7 11-10
Br B m Dartmouth - Emma Lee Joe Williamson J
O Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has proved a different proposition switched to front-running tactics, completing hat-trick at Market Rasen in November Quickly bounced back from rare disappointing effort when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (18/5) at Catterick (19.3f, soft) 27 days ago. Player again despite 15lb rise. TFRHHHHH BHA106
4 JUST CALL ME LUCY (GB) (30) 12P-425 CD 8 11-8
Br B m Lucarno (USA) - Youamazeme Jamie Hamilton J
O The Magic Circle Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Sandra Windross Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well here and was runner-up behind a progressive rival at C&D in November Disappointing when only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) 30 days ago but better showing expected returned to Wetherby TFRHHHII BHA104
5 PARISIAN FASHION (IRE) (59) 413-46P D 7 11-6
Br B m Champs Elysees - Legacy Gold (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Mr Michael Scholey Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Mr David Bobbett Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful Irish pointer who opened her account under Rules in a Newcastle maiden hurdle last March and made the frame switched to handicaps next 2 starts. Let down by jumping at Musselburgh on penultimate start and stopped alarmingly quickly at Kelso over Christmas, so bit to prove now in headgear TFRHHHII BHA102
6 QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX (IRE) (24) 151-4P0 C 6 11-6
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Passionate Lady (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Queen Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Mr Conor Hayes Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual soft-ground bumper winner last season but yet to match that form over hurdles, though there was a bit more promise on her first start after a wind-op when seventh of 16 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Kempton (16f, soft) 24 days ago and she’s interesting now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA102
7 LAYSOFT (IRE) (33) 51323
4 10-5
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Ron Hull Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Cn Farm Ltd Ron Hull Group Of Companies, Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed junior bumper at Huntingdon in November and has finished placed all 3 starts over hurdles, albeit out of her depth when remote third in a fillies’ Listed juvenile event at Doncaster last month. Not ruled out receiving plenty of weight from her elders on handicap bow TFRHHHHI BHA101
2025: OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) 9 11 1 Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell 6-1 (Alex Hales) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note: NORTHERN SYMPHONIE: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Laysoft (IRE), 4-1 Devon Skies (GB), Just Call Me Lucy (GB), 9-2 Queenofthejukebox (IRE), 7-1 La Marquise (FR), 12-1 Parisian Fashion (IRE), 18-1 Northern Symphonie (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW DEVON SKIES has been a revelation for the Phil Kirby yard this winter and she can defy the handicapper again to make it 5 wins from 6 her last starts. Queenofthejukebox starts life in handicaps from a very workable mark based on her bumper form and there was more to like about her Kempton run last time, so is also shortlisted alongside fellow handicap debutante Laysoft.
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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164 (Penalty Value £3432.65)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (21 wins from 250 runners, 8%) runs BEAT THE EDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Hammond (2 wins from 16 runners, 12%) runs BEAT THE EDGE
Weightwatcher: BEAT THE EDGE won off a handicap mark of 80, his rating is now down 6lb to 74 Longest Traveller: MYTHE BRIDGE trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 153 miles.
1 MYTHE BRIDGE (GB) (69) 0322-3F 8 12-0
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Lago d’Oro Stan Sheppard J
O Mrs S. M. Newell Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mrs S. M. Newell Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but no doubt he’s improved since going chasing, making an encouraging return from 7 months off when third at Exeter in November In the process of running well when departing 3 out at Uttoxeter following month and should be on the premises again if none the worse. Headgear applied. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 BO CRUZ (IRE) (27) 43-4431 7 12-0
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Katys Girl (IRE) Theo Gillard J
O Mrs E. Allen Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Darragh O’Reilly Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
7 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (25) 545546 C 9 10-2
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Alice Stevens (3) J
O Smartwater Utilities Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Isn’t one for maximum faith (has promised more than delivered) and he’s not in the same form as he was last season. Needs to do more to capitalise on falling mark. TFRHHIII BHA73
8 EX S’ELANCE (FR) (16) 60P-63P D 12 10-2
Br B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) Miss Pippa Brown (7) J
O Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick T
B Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais
TIMEFORM VIEW Little recent form under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA67
TFRHHHHH BHA100
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but took only 3 attempts to get off the mark over fences, finding things easier upped in trip at Catterick 4 weeks ago. Had plenty in hand that day so 7lb rise may still underestimate him.
3 COURT AT SLIP (IRE) (27) 4-52332 CD 9 11-12
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Fame (IRE) Mr Thomas Easterby (7) J
O Mrs Anne Dawson & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Leo Matheson Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW More than 2 years have passed since his last success but continues to make more of an impact off his reduced mark, placed again when 10 lengths second to Bo Cruz at Catterick latest. 8lb better off with winner here so entitled to finish a bit closer TFRHHHII BHA98
4 JO ARENGEOT BEY AA (FR) (110) 3/0P0P-6 D 7 10-8
Br Gr g Polarix - Totoche Bey (FR) William Maggs (5) J
O Mr N. Hartley Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mrs Catherine Bonneau Fitzdares Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner but struggled over hurdles and little impact sent chasing at Kelso on return.
TFRHIIII BHA80
5 TORY HILL (IRE) (16) 0500-PP 8 10-6
Br B g Milan - Popular Opinion (IRE) Jonathon Bewley J
O Mr Alan Udale George Bewley, Colby T
B Mr A. McNamara Lloyd Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up all 4 completed starts in Irish points but has yet to make an impact under Rules.
TFRHIIII BHA78
6 HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (13) P43553 D 7 10-4
Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Halfway House Syndicate Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Mrs J. Weston Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back wins last spring and seemingly still paying for those successes, though had a stiff task from out of the weights latest. TFRHHHII BHA76
2025: LADRONNE (FR) 11 11 9 William Maggs 9-4 (Tjade Collier) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 Bo Cruz (IRE), 10-3 Mythe Bridge (GB), 11-2 Court At Slip (IRE), 9-1 Halfway House Lad (GB), 18-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 50-1 Jo Arengeot Bey Aa (FR), Tory Hill (IRE), 66-1 Ex S’Elance (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BO CRUZ seemed suited by the step up in trip when an easy winner at Catterick last month and this unexposed sort can make light of a 7lb rise. Mythe Bridge was again running well before falling at Uttoxeter so is next best.
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