Chepstow Racecard - Friday 13th February by Arena Racing Company

Welcome to Chepstow for a 7 race card for an afternoon of Jumps racing.

Welcome to Chepstow for a 7 race card for an afternoon of Jumps racing. The jumps season is in full swing, and turning the corner into the swing of festival season with loads of exciting jumps action to come over the coming months. Our National Hunt racing at Chepstow continues to be extremely well supported and we thank the stakeholders of our sport again today for their continued dedication to running their horses with us at Chepstow

Today we are joined for the ﬁrst time by sponsors Fairplaybet, for headline sponsors and exclusive sponsors of 4 of our 7 races today. A huge thank you to the team there for their generous sponsorship today. Do check out their website and the messages throughout this racecard for some great offers.

2026 is an extra special year for Chepstow, with a huge celebration of our Centenary year Throughout the year we’ll be celebrating and looking back at some of the notable moments in history from the past 100 years, all leading up to our Centenary Raceday on Sunday 9th August. We’ll have further details over the coming weeks and months on our Centenary plans and how you can join in to celebrate Chepstow Racecourses’ 100th birthday.

As we continue into 2026, we are excited to share a number of great ﬁxtures in the next few months to come.

On Saturday 21st February, we host our Six Nations Beer & Cider Raceday, complete with a dedicated Fan Zone showing the Six Nations rugby on our big screens, alongside a DJ set hosted by Josh Navidi & Friends.

In March, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Raceday on Sunday 15th March, promising a lively, Irish-inspired atmosphere, excellent racing, and great company.

Then in April, our ever-popular Grand National Party Raceday takes place on Saturday 11th April, featuring thrilling racing, live entertainment after the ﬁnal race, and a vibrant party atmosphere throughout the day. I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of our loyal Annual Members for renewing for another year at Chepstow Racecourse. Your continued support is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to welcoming you back across many ﬁxtures throughout the 2026 racing calendar Thank you for joining us, and we hope you have a wonderful and memorable day. We look forward to welcoming you back to Chepstow Racecourse very soon.

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HOW TO READ

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

horse’s name

horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic

No of days since last ran

form guide previous performances /=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows all weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

9 NASSALAM (FR) (18) 6300-41 C

Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER))

John and Yvonne Stone

Br S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle

age

weight st-lbs

6 11-6

Caoilin Quinn (3)

Gary Moore, Horsham

K M Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Reactedverypositivelytoreﬁttedblinkerswhenanemphaticwinnerof thetrialover3mhere18daysago,beatingWayﬁnderby51/2lengthsbut value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further but he’s weighted to have a big say under a 4lb penalty TFR HHHHI BHA140

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are deﬁned below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are preﬁxed by the letter h.

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FIRST RACE 1.40

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR

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NOVICES’

HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs FRANCKY BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs BOSSMAN JACK and HOLEHEARTEDLY and I HEARD A RUMOUR LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WINGS OF ARION & ROI DU ROUME trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.

BOSSMAN JACK looks yet another useful prospect for the Skelton yard and should be hard to beat again. Recent Ffos Las runner-up Emerald Breeze might fill the forecast spot again. I’m Wide Awake’s bumper ability suggests he could play a prominent role on hurdle debut, while Rebecca Curtis point recruit Doujadou is one to note in the betting

1 BOSSMAN JACK (GB) (36) 1-31 D 6 11-9

B g Jack Hobbs - Lindeman (IRE) Harry Skelton

M W Lake & Exors of the Late N W Lake Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive winner of sole bumper at Wincanton and conﬁrmed hurdling debut promise when mastering a previous winner after the last in 11-runner novice at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) 36 days ago, well on top ﬁnish. More to come and should be hard to beat again. TFRHHHHH BHA125

2 COLBY MAYFIELD (IRE) (30) 50

6 11-2

B g Mount Nelson - Cluain Easa (IRE) Lorcan Williams

Miss L. O’Connor

Br J. H. Walsh

John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a long way in maiden/novice hurdles in recent months Outsider TFRHIIII BHA-

3 DONALD JUMP (GB)

(224) 34

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Kayf Grace

5 11-2

James Turner (5) Duck and Dive Racing Club Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Bd Contracts Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in 2 bumpers at Bangor last summer but entitled to need the run switched to hurdles on the back of a 7-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 DOUJADOU (FR) (82) PC1

6 11-2

Gr or Ro g Blek (FR) - Majadouce (FR) Sean Bowen Conyers, McDermott and Prowting Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr Hubert Langot & Mr Bernard Clep Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW off the mark at the ﬁrst attempt in Irish points in November Sean Bowen rides and interesting to see what the betting makes of him. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 EMERALD BREEZE (GB) (14) 44-32

B g Passing Glance - Ruby Magern

6 11-2

Tom Bellamy Emerald Racing Dominic Elsworth, Naunton

Br Jason Maloney

TIMEFORMVIEWReached the frame in a pair of course bumpers at the beginning of 2025 and translated that ability to hurdles at the second time of asking when second of 7 in 2m Ffos Las novice on heavy a fortnight ago. Likely to be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA114

6 FRANCKY BLUE (FR) (24) 54

5 11-2

B g Morpheus - Firmini (FR) Conor Ring

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Mr Bernard Stoffel, Mr Vincent Le Roy

TIMEFORM VIEW Well-held ﬁfth in course bumper on debut but offered more when 12 lengths fourth of 12 in 2m Leicester maiden (heavy) 24 days ago. May do better again

7 HOLEHEARTEDLY

(IRE) (25) 60

Ch g Sea Moon - Nella di Monsone

TFRHHHII BHA-

5 11-2

Liam Harrison Mr J. Allday Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Hannah Watson & Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW In top hands but more one for the longer term based on his efforts in a bumper and maiden hurdle in recent months TFRHHIII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.BOSSMAN JACK 2.EMERALD BREEZE

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

I’M WIDE AWAKE (GB)

(35) 223 BF

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Lady Hight (FR)

Mr D. V. Gardner

6 11-2

Sean Houlihan

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Wood Farm Stud Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed in all 3 bumpers (soft/heavy). Should be up to making an impact in a race like this if taking to hurdling at the ﬁrst time of asking TFRHHHII BHA-

9 LANCIER DES OBEAUX (FR) (20) 60

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Lagarde des Obeaux (FR)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

5 11-2

Dylan Johnston

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br M. Devilder & Earl Les Obeaux D’Anjou Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW No short-term promise in a bumper and maiden hurdle this winter.

10 ONE FOR RIAN (IRE) (110)

2-0

B g Workforce - Ballyoscar (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Mr P. O’Reilly Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Dermot Cunningham Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 purchase after ﬁnishing second in an Irish point last February but well held on his Fontwell hurdle debut in October. Given a bit of time since TFRHHIII BHA-

11 PASSAGE DU MAURE (FR) (302) 0-

B g Rail Link - Tourtour (FR)

Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms

5 11-2

James Best

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br S.A.S. Ecurie X Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, raced keenly and well held in Ffos Las bumper 10 months ago. Can only watch on return. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 ROI DU ROUME (FR) (14) 5-3P140

Gr g Authorized (IRE) - Conakry (FR)

DJ & HIK Partnership

Br Elevage Des Vallons & Ian Kellitt

6 11-2

Shane Fenelon (5)

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at ﬁfth attempt. Promise when fourth in Hereford bumper in January but ﬁnished well behind the reopposing Emerald Breeze in a Ffos Las novice hurdle since TFRHHIII BHA-

STONE COLD

(IRE) (15) F-6560

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Diamond Dust

Eastnor Racing Club

5 11-2

Richard Patrick

Matt Sheppard, Ledbury

Br Oldcourt Stud Matt Sheppard

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fair level of ability in 2 Irish bumpers for Stuart Crawford but well beaten in a pair of hurdles for new yard Likely he’s more one for handicaps after this TFRHIIII BHA-

WINGS OF ARION

(IRE) (14) 6

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Wings Like Arion (IRE)

Mr T. J. Houlbrooke

Br Michael Byrne

6 11-2

Brendan Powell

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

TIMEFORMVIEW 100/1, well-held sixth of 8 in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on debut 14 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA-

15 I HEARD A RUMOUR (IRE)

(-)

5 10-9

Br m Getaway (GER) - Illwalktheline (IRE) Charlie Todd

Mr Dan Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Yellowford Bloodstock Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEW Getaway sister to fairly useful hurdler Listentoyourheart and half-sister to hurdle winner Miss Corby. One of 3 from her top stable, with Bossman Jack the ﬁrst string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHHII BHA-

16 ROBERTA BISHOP (GB) (21) 300

B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Jean Bishop

6 10-9

Shane Quinlan (3) Opd Group Limited Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Rowland Crellin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks one for the longer term judged on her efforts in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle TFRHIIII BHA-

2025: JUBY BALL (FR) 6 11 9 Adam Wedge 1-4 (Evan Williams) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Hood worn by No. 10.

Probable

S.P’s: 4-5 Bossman Jack (GB), 15-2 Emerald Breeze (GB), 11-1 Doujadou (FR), 14-1 I’m Wide Awake (GB), 18-1 Francky Blue (FR), 20-1 I Heard A Rumour (IRE), 25-1 Donald Jump (GB), 33-1 Roi du Roume (FR), 50-1 Holeheartedly (IRE), 66-1 One For Rian (IRE), 80-1 Passage du Maure (FR), 150-1 Stone Cold (IRE), 200-1 Roberta Bishop (GB), 250-1 Wings of Arion (IRE), 300-1 Colby Mayﬁeld (IRE), Lancier des Obeaux (FR)

SECOND RACE 2.10

ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 16 YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD

THE DOWNLOAD THE FAIRPLAY APP EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 188 runners, 11%) runs DREAM’S KA and MERCI MAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs DREAM’S KA and MERCI MAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: MWABANI trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 95 miles.

The well-bred MERCI MAM was an expensive purchase having made a winning debut in France and looks to be an exciting recruit to the powerful Skelton yard. He is taken to make it 2 from 2, though Aqua Bleu is respected in his hat-trick bid with further progress to come, while Mwabani could take a step forward from his first outing

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mrs Mouse (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Declan & Denis Phelan

Warren Greatrex Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good family and conﬁrmed promise of debut when winning junior hurdle at Doncaster in November, looking set to claim leader when left in front 2 out. Comfortably followed up at Lingﬁeld (16f, good to soft) and he’s not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA118

2 MERCI MAM (FR) (106) 1 11-7

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Bonne Maman (FR)

Mrs Lindy OHare

Br Haras de Saint-Voir

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

TIMEFORMVIEWBoasts a ﬁne French pedigree and made a successful debut in 11-runner juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly (16.9f, heavy) for Hugo Merienne in November Sold for €520,000 subsequently and could potentially be a bright prospect for his leading yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 DREAM’S KA (FR) (21) 35

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dulci d’Un Regard (FR)

Mr J. Fyffe

11-0

Charlie Todd

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPromise when third in juvenile maiden hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) on first outing, before suffering interference when down the field at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Remains with potential but has something to find in this contest TFRHHHII BHA-

4 MAESTRO DU MESNIL (FR) (102) 4

Gr g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Cry For You (FR)

11-0

Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Br Mme Henri Devin Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability ﬁrst time up when fourth of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good) in November (Aqua Bleu ahead in second making his debut). Plenty more required, though, with tongue strap now added. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MWABANI (FR) (82) 2 BF

B g Masked Marvel - Escadrille (FR)

Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams

Br Teddy Poirier, Marie-Laure Collet & Brun

11-0

Ciaran Gethings

Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

Culverhill Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW In need of the experience on debut but shaped encouragingly when second of 4 in junior hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft, 10/11) in November, form boosted by the winner and third scoring next time Open to improvement with ﬁrst run behind him. TFRHHHHI BHA-

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No. 4.

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Stewards Note:

DREAM’S KA: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Merci Mam (FR), 10-3 Mwabani (FR), 7-2 Aqua Bleu (IRE), 14-1 Dream’s Ka (FR), 18-1 Maestro du Mesnil (FR)

1-2-3: 1.MERCI MAM (FR) 2.AQUA BLEU (IRE) 3.MWABANI (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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BETTING RING MANAGER

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RICHARD DAVIS AWARD

For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period 3rd May 2025 – 25th April 2026

(Sponsored by the Cheltenham and Three Counties Race Club) Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points Latest placings (up to and including 12th February 2026)

1st Callum Pritchard

pts 2nd Toby McCain-Mitchell

pts 3rd Freddie Gordon

pts 4th Dylan Johnston

pts 5th Tristan Durrell

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Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996 This award is named in his memory

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THIRD RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE CHEPSTOW 11TH APRIL GRAND NATIONAL RACEDAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs JUBY BALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs THE FOUR SIXES LONGEST TRAVELLER: GAMESTERS GUY trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 117 miles.

JUBY BALL is perhaps unfortunate to have won only one of his 3 starts over fences, looking set to double his tally when taking a late fall at Ffos Las before bumping into an exciting type at Chepstow last time. He remains a smart prospect and can regain the winning thread, though all 3 of his rivals have something to recommend about them, chiefly The Four Sixes, who has been assured in completing simple tasks on both starts since returning to chasing Gamesters Guy can take third.

colours no horse age st lb

1 THE FOUR

SIXES (IRE) (46) P11-161 D

B g Westerner - Lemon Cello (IRE)

McNeill Family & Stone Family

8 11-10

Sean Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Cathal Ennis Betano

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who won a pair of handicap hurdles in the spring Has justiﬁed very short prices against inferior opposition on second stint chasing, latterly winning a 3-runner event at Kelso (17.1f, soft) 46 days ago. Hard to know exactly what the form amounts to but he’s open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA144

2

GAMESTERS GUY (GB) (28) 142-315 D

7 11-1

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady Craig Nichol Gamesters Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V. Williams Dodson & Horrell Ltd, Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park

TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who showed useful form over hurdles last season Conﬁrmed chasing debut promise when beating sole rival at Doncaster (24f, soft) in December, before shaping better than result when last of 5 in handicap at Windsor 28 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA135

3 JUBY

BALL (FR) (17) 2/11-1F2 C

7 10-9

B g Nom de d’La (FR) - Voix de Montot (FR) Ben Jones

Mr & Mrs William Rucker Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Jean-Louis Berger Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlesscorerwhoprovedgutsywhenmakingawinningreappearance/chasedebutatCarlisle(2m)inNovember Lookedsettostretchhisunbeatenrecord over jumps prior to falling 3 out in handicap at Ffos Las since and ran well behind a smart prospect here (2m) 17 days ago. The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA129

4 WILLMOUNT (GB) (69) 1P/F5-F3

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar

8 10-6

Dylan Johnston

David McDermott & Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot

Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was 2-2 in bumpers for Neil Mulholland and won a Newbury novice on hurdles debut for Nicky Henderson in November 2023. Failed to really build on that promise, but showed more aptitude than on chase debut when third of 6 in handicap at this course (23.6f, good to soft) 69 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA126 2025: DONNACHA (IRE) 7 11 0 Lorcan Murtagh 2-1 (Nigel Hawke) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s:

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

1-2-3: 1.JUBY BALL (FR) 2.THE FOUR SIXES (IRE) 3.GAMESTERS GUY

EVENS Juby Ball (FR), 3-1 The Four Sixes (IRE), 5-1 Gamesters Guy (GB), 17-2 Willmount (GB)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

FOURTH RACE 3.10

TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE fairplaybet.co.uk BET £10 GET £10 MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

3)

Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs PRINCESS KERI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Ralph (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs HOLLY HARTINGO LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY THEATRE trained by S Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, 131 miles.

Cases can be made for most of these, but the vote goes to PRINCESS KERI, who hasn’t looked back since reverting back to hurdles and Evan Williams’6-y-o can defy a significant rise in the weights to notch her fourth success of the season. Love of Neymore is a likeable type and she can give the selection most to think about, with last year’s winner Getaway Theatre also not out of things with Sean Bowen a notable jockey booking

colours no horse age st lb

1 HOLLY HARTINGO (IRE) (48) 5132-22 C 10 12-0

B m Well Chosen - Hazel Toi (IRE)

Jonathan Burke

The HHH Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Patrick and Bernadette Vaughan O’Connor Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on last three starts including when beaten a head in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.5f) 7 weeks ago, running as well as she ever has but run out of things in the last couple of strides. 5lb higher here but this represents an ease in grade. TFRHHHII BHA123

2 LOVE OF NEYMORE (GB) (26) 43-5134 CD 8 11-10

Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Love of Tara Charlie Price

Mr Richard Edward Pullen Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br North Park Farm Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on return when scoring over C&D in December and ran well in stronger company since, latest when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Windsor (12/1) 26 days ago, doing well to get as close as she did given a severe error 4 out. Likeable type who should go well TFRHHHHI BHA119

3 JALISCO STAR

(IRE) (21) 2-6P122 D

B m Mahler - Elphis Supreme (IRE)

The Laura Horsfall Racing Club

8 11-7

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Sean Connolly Abacus Securities Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch better over hurdles than fences, scoring at Uttoxeter in December then runner-up the last twice, unlucky not to ﬁnish closer after lacking clear run from 3 out on latest at Warwick (25f) 3 weeks ago. Career-high mark to contend with but remains one to be interested in TFRHHHII BHA116

4 PRINCESS KERI (IRE) (18) 4211U1

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Burkes Lady (IRE)

6 11-1

Ben Jones

IWEC Electrical Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Grangeclare Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWInfineformsincerevertedtohurdles,landinghandicapsatLingfield(2m)andLudlow(21f)inNovember UnseatedwhenincontrolatFakenham(21/2m)lastmonth but made amends 8 days later from the same mark in 4-runner mares ’ event at Hereford. 14lb higher here but she’s firmly on the up TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) (18) P41-235 CD

B m Getaway (GER) - Alpine Breeze (IRE)

The Holryale Partnership

8 10-13

Sean Bowen

Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Michael O’Regan Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last term with success in this race and resumed with a good second of 9 in handicap at Warwick (25f) in November Subsequent third at the same venue on New Year’s Eve wasn’t so good and ran to a similar level when last of 5 at Plumpton recently First-time blinkers applied and Bowen booked. TFRHHHII BHA108

2025: GETAWAY THEATRE (IRE) 7 10 10 Ciaran Gethings 11-1 (Stuart Edmunds) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: GETAWAY THEATRE: Following its run on 26/1/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Princess Keri (IRE), 3-1 Holly Hartingo (IRE), 5-1 Love of Neymore (GB), 7-1 Jalisco Star (IRE), 8-1 Getaway Theatre (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

FIFTH RACE 3.45

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 136YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE FAIRPLAY LETS BET ON IT! HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB

RACE)

Total prize fund

£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs HURRICANE HIGHWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs JASMIN DE COTTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CARRIGEEN CASTLE trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 216 miles.

THE BIG REVEAL was in the process of posting a personal best when coming down late on here last month and still looks fairly treated. He makes fair appeal Idefix de Ciergues and No Tackle head the list of dangers.

1 ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR) (26) 413210 D

B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR)

12 12-0

Miss Lily Jones (7)

Mr A. P. Jones Neil King, Burderop

Br Bruno Vagne

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who ended a long losing run when scoring at Fakenham in October and improved on that form when taking 6-runner handicap (29.1f, soft) at same course under this rider in December Out of depth in much better race at Windsor since, however, and others make greater appeal overall TFRHHIII BHA115

2 LILTING VERSE (IRE) (63) 5225-25 D

B m Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera

9 11-13

Fern O’Brien (5) Baker, Burford, Haynes & Plumb Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Gregg Stafford BresBet

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from 6 months off/breathing surgery with a good second at Ffos Las in October but she’s not straightforward and disappointed at Doncaster last time TFRHHIII BHA114

3 NO TACKLE (GB) (24) 10-0122

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend

Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury

9 11-12

Liam Harrison

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form with a win and a second at Lingﬁeld prior to ﬁnishing second of 7 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, soft) 24 days ago, no answer to a well-treated rival. Likely to go well again. Engaged 3.50 Leicester Thursday TFRHHHHI BHA113

4 LATENIGHTRUMBLE (GB) (26) 22P-500 D

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Latenightdip

9 11-11

Jack Andrews

Mrs P. A. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Mrs Pippa Ellis Fresh Air

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap chase debut at Wetherby in December 2024 but ended last term on a low-key note and is yet to ﬁre this season TFRHHIII BHA112

5 EATON ANNE (IRE) (73) 1105-40 D BF 8 11-11

B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Express Mail (IRE)

Sean Bowen

Foxtrot Racing Eaton Anne Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Fintan Farrell Foxtrot Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWon back-to-back handicap hurdles (at up to 19.5f) last winter but progress has rather stalled since, again prominent in the market when last of 7 at Southwell (24.3f) in December However, was successful in his only Irish point, so he’s not ruled out now sent chasing. TFRHHHII BHA112

6 JASMIN DE COTTE (FR) (27) 335-F00

Br g Estejo (GER) - Traviata Valtat (FR)

7 11-10

Charlie Todd

The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Georges Richardot & Philippe Maksoudian Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerof21/2mmaidenchaseinMay2024forPaulNolan(solesuccessfrom14startsunderRulesinIreland)andmayhaveneededtherun,onstabledebut following 12 weeks off/breathing operation, when well held at Haydock 4 weeks ago. Back chasing now and is worth monitoring in market. TFRHHIII BHA111

7 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (69) P66-344 CD BF 8 11-10

B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR) Ben Jones

Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on all 4 starts over hurdles at this course, latterly when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (23.6f, good to soft, 16/5) 69 days ago. Returns to chasing now (successful over C&D off 3lb lower in 2024) and must be of interest TFRHHHHI BHA111

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

HURRICANE HIGHWAY (IRE) (18) 2P0-052 D

Br g Malinas (GER) - Florida Pet (IRE)

Mr & Mrs William Rucker

8 11-8

Jonathan Burke

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Richard Cavanagh Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer/hurdler but that was back in 2022 and he has offered little under both codes this winter. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA109

9 ASTRONOMIC VIEW (GB) (14) F3-6342

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Winter Scene (IRE)

Mr D. V. Gardner

9 11-7

Lucy Gardner

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs C. L. Alers-Hankey Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful staying hurdler who matched best form in this sphere when good second of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) 14 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. Remains feasibly treated and will have no problem with testing conditions TFRHHHII BHA108

10 CARRIGEEN CASTLE (IRE) (23) 036-0F4 D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Carrigeen Kariega (IRE)

The Cheltenham Trail

10 11-6

Bryan Carver

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Mrs R. H. Lalor Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held on Ayr reappearance in November but ran much better at Wetherby a fortnight later, booked for second behind an in-form rival when falling at the last Chance also ruined by bad mistake at Catterick since so clearly comes with risks attached TFRHHIII BHA107

11 NOT SURE (IRE)

(36) 2/502-2P D

Br g Presenting - Pink Mist (IRE)

Mr Will Roseff

Br R. Tanner

10 11-4

Conor O’Farrell

Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second at Carlisle in February and backed that up when ﬁlling the same position behind an unexposed rival at Hexham (24.2f) 11 weeks later Not given a hard time on belated return at Ffos Las last month and ﬁgures off a handy mark. TFRHHHII BHA105

12 THE BIG REVEAL (IRE)

(17) 54-124F

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fuel Queen (IRE)

Foxhills Racing Limited

Br Robert O’Callaghan

8 10-3

Tom Bellamy

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account in Lingﬁeld handicap chase (23.5f) on return and didn’t do much wrong when runner-up under a penalty over C&D 10 days later Seemed to have race in safe keeping when coming down 2 out at this course (23.6f, soft) last month and 6lb rise doesn’t look too harsh Big player. TFRHHHHH BHA90

2025: THE MIDWIFE (IRE) 7 10 1 Joe Anderson 11-4 (Grace Harris) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 11, 12. Stewards Note: EATON ANNE: Following its run on 2/12/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 No Tackle (GB), The Big Reveal (IRE), 7-1 Ideﬁx de Ciergues (FR), 15-2 Astronomic View (GB), 10-1 Eaton Anne (IRE), 14-1 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), Lilting Verse (IRE), 16-1 Latenightrumble (GB), Carrigeen Castle (IRE), Not Sure (IRE), 22-1 Hurricane Highway (IRE), 25-1 Jasmin de Cotte (FR)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

SIXTH RACE 4.20

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DUNRAVEN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs MUMBLES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs BOLSOVER BILL

WEIGHTWATCHER: MI SUENO won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 16lb to 76. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GETAWAY MASTER trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 216 miles.

HARBOUR LIGHT looks a likely improver on handicap debut and is narrowly preferred to Inion Tiogair who has been running consistently well with three runner-up finishes from her last five starts, for all she’s yet to win in 15 starts over hurdles. Churchman travelled fluently before proving one-paced when third at Warwick but should be in the mix again.

1 GETAWAY MASTER (IRE) (48) P-P0120 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Grange Oscar (IRE)

9 12-0

Bryan Carver

The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Edwin Carlisle Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Carlisle (19.2f) in late November before ﬁnishing seventh of 16 in 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby (13/2) 48 days ago off a revised mark, never landing a blow and lack of stamina not the issue. Will need to pull out more back down in trip TFRHHHII BHA96

2 BOLSOVER

BILL

(IRE) (17) 33/-6300 D

B g Getaway (GER) - Peripheral Vision (IRE)

9 11-13

Miss Victoria Malzard (5)

Jersey Racing Friends Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Lyle Buttimer OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenlandingback-to-backhandicapchasesatExeterinJanuary2024onﬁrst2startsforcurrentyardbutwellbelowhisbestsincereturning from a lengthy absence this season Still warrants a market check down in grade on just his second hurdle start for Harry Derham. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 HARBOUR LIGHT (GB) (15) 0-0000

B g Harbour Law - Tea Caddy

The Auld Alliance

5 11-11

Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br The Batsford Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Bred to need time/distance and has shaped accordingly in bumpers/hurdles, ninth of 17 in maiden hurdle at Wincanton (100/1) 15 days ago, never remotely in it from rear. Makes handicap debut over a longer trip and could well make more impact TFRHHHHH BHA93

4 MUMBLES (IRE) (14) PP-026P CD

8 11-10

B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE) Osian Radford (10)

Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWFlourished on testing ground over hurdles in 2024, but failed to complete his last four chase starts, tailed off when pulled up at Ffos Las (3/1) 14 days ago. Previous C&D winner could bounce back in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces on return to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA92

5 DIRECTLY (GB) (25) 45-505

7 11-8

B g Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

The Racing Life Podcast - S1

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br C. G. and Mrs Johnson Solstice

TIMEFORMVIEWBitofpromisewhenfourthinWorcesterbumperondebutbutnoimpactin4runsoverhurdles,sentoff22/1onhandicapbowwhenﬁfthof7atLingﬁeldPark 25 days ago, upped markedly in trip but failed to improve and was tailed off. Dropped 5lb and worth checking if market expects better TFRHHHII BHA90

6 LOCKED DOWN LAD (GB) (17) 3323BU

6 11-7

B g Linda’s Lad - Euro Bond (IRE) Taylor Fisher

Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton

Br Keiran Johns Fire Defence Servicing

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of sole start between the flags and has finished in the frame 5 times including when second over C&D. Unseated in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 17 days ago in contention when clipping heels, his second luckless exit. Capable of being competitive if his confidence remains intact TFRHHHII BHA89

7 INION TIOGAIR (IRE) (25) 4-22542

9 11-2

Br m Westerner - Tiger Bay Lady (IRE) Joe Anderson (3)

Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Aidan Aherne Grace Harris Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved form this winter with three runner-up finishes in last five starts, though yet to win over hurdles. Second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield Park 25 days ago, ran well but lugged in behind the progressive winner and had no answer late in the day. This looks an easier assignment. TFRHHHHI BHA84

1-2-3: 1.HARBOUR LIGHT 2.INION TIOGAIR (IRE) 3.CHURCHMAN

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

ONEHUNDREDNEIGHTY (IRE) (49) 0-00002 6 11-0

Ch g Ocovango - Ashlings Princess (IRE)

Miss Clara Brewitt (7)

Mr Max Young Max Young, Sneads Green

Br John Kelleher

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show ability under Rules and was tailed off when left second of 4 in maiden hurdle at Sedgeﬁeld (150/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut upped in trip but plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA82

9 RICHARDSON

(GB) (20) 3/511-55 CD

Ch g Kirkwall - Makeover

11 10-12

Lee Edwards

Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth

Br G. D. Kendrick

TIMEFORMVIEWWon this race off 6lb higher a year ago but has struggled since returning from a 10-month break. Fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (10/1) 20 days ago, possibly still needing the run, making a mistake at 3 out and soon done with. Veteran could be closer to form here TFRHHHII BHA80

10

CHURCHMAN (GB) (21) 430-363

B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE)

8 10-10

Tom Broughton (5)

Mr Mervyn Jones Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Mervyn Jones Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who ﬁnished third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (6/1) 15 days ago, travelling ﬂuently before proving one-paced on the run-in First-time cheekpieces applied and should be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA78

11 MI SUENO (IRE) (94)

50P0-6P

Bl g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Azagirl (IRE)

Mr David Brace

7 10-8

Liam Harrison

David Brace, Bridgend

Br Elvira Kinsella Garcia Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWOut of sorts for a long time and pulled up in selling handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f) 3 months ago when taking a strong hold and weakening quickly, having raced from out of the handicap in ﬁrst-time visor. Changed hands in January but plenty to prove with visor removed. TFRHIIII BHA76

2025: RICHARDSON 10 10 2 Lee Edwards 16-1 (Belinda Clarke) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 10. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Inion Tiogair (IRE), 13-2 Mumbles (IRE), Churchman (GB), 7-1 Locked Down Lad (GB), 8-1 Harbour Light (GB), 9-1 Getaway Master (IRE), Richardson (GB), 10-1 Bolsover Bill (IRE), 16-1 Directly (GB), 50-1 Onehundredneighty (IRE), 66-1 Mi Sueno (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE 4.55

TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

CHEPSTOW

9TH AUGUST CENTENARY RACEDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 279 runners, 10%) runs KLIC BOUM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs DELTA BLUES BELLE WEIGHTWATCHER: FACE D’MUSIC won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHTONTHEWING trained by Mrs S Gardner, Longdown, 91 miles.

DELTA BLUES BELLE travelled powerfully when making a mockery of her mark at Huntingdon just 8 days ago Still well-treated under a penalty, this well-bred staying filly remains open to further progress and can follow up. Walkinthepresent left previous efforts behind on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter and 3m/first-time cheekpieces could unlock more improvement, while it’s still early days for Klic Boum over these longer trips

colours no horse age st lb

THE GREY MAN (GB) (17)

366-40U

7 12-0

Gr g Dartmouth - Timon’s Tara Sean Bowen

Mr Mark James Harriet Dickin, Midford

Br Mark James Clay Street Property Consultants

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last October but struggled when sent chasing Unseated rider in handicap chase at this course (12/1) 17 days ago. Isn’t fully exposed over this trip and he’s not discounted with Sean Bowen aboard back over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA100

2 FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) (14) PP4P43

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE)

7 12-0

Shane Quinlan (3)

Opd Group Limited Katy Price, Llanigon

Br Jimmy Lawler Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMore hope in last two starts, third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (12/1) 14 days ago, ﬁnding the 15.8f trip inadequate. Back up signiﬁcantly in trip which should suit as he stays well Could be competitive back down in class TFRHHIII BHA100

3 HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (670)

B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE)

5304P6/- 11 12-0

Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)

A Good Days Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge

Br Lady Cobham

TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up and then raced wide/below form when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (22/1) in April 2024. Since absent for 670 days and plenty to prove on reappearance/ﬁrst run for this stable TFRHIIII BHA100

4 DELTA

BLUES

BELLE (IRE) (8) 505001 D

Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Pink Mist (IRE)

Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Delta B

6 11-13 (in7lbex)

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R. Tanner Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhoimprovedmarkedlyuppedintripwhenwinningreadilyin6-runnerhandicaphurdleatHuntingdon(25f)8daysago,travelled powerfully and made a mockery of her mark. Still well-treated under a penalty and can follow up for top yard. TFRHHHHH BHA92 (+10)

5 KLIC BOUM (FR) (14) 33-0532

Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ula de Mai (FR)

6 11-9

Miss Eleanor Williams (7)

W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Jerome Delaunay & Jean-Yves Touzaint Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden ﬁnished third at Leicester 65 days ago and ran second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (7/2) 14 days ago, though failed to improve immediately for step up to 23.9f. Still early days over these longer trips and he shapes like an out-and-out stayer TFRHHHII BHA95

MILAN AC (IRE) (45) 020-P60

8 11-9

B g Milan - Patchy Lass (IRE) Ben Jones

Got there in the end Partnership

Rebecca Curtis, Newport

Br Mrs R. Molony Express Contract Drying Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Ffos Las novice in May 2024, but yet to ﬁre this season, pulled up on chasing debut here in November and eighth of 9 in hurdle at Taunton (50/1) 45 days ago, blinkered (retained) but lost place early in straight/no response. Down 5lb and worth a market check dropped into a 0-100. TFRHHHII BHA95

7 HAIRY POTTER (IRE) (29) 50-065

B g Kayf Tara - Hannah’s Princess (IRE)

6 11-6

Ciaran Gethings Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury Br Swanee River Partnership David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced gelding without a win and showed more than previously when ﬁfth of 13 in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (125/1) 29 days ago in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained), though made little impression. Up in trip for handicap debut but will need to build on latest run. TFRHHIII BHA92

1-2-3: 1.DELTA BLUES BELLE (IRE) 2.WALKINTHEPRESENT (IRE) 3.KLIC BOUM (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

NO REMATCH (IRE) (204) 333-2P0 CD

B g Westerner - Loadsofability (IRE)

Miss I. Mathias

12 11-3

Miss Imogen Mathias (7)

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham

Br Mrs Claire Doyle Centregreat Limited, Solstice

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner proved that plenty of ability remains when second of 4 at Perth in May but has run poorly since Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (14/1) 204 days ago, tailed off. Tongue strap/cheekpieces removed and 12-y-o hasn’t won since February 2023 (17 races) TFRHHIII BHA89

9 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (32) 344-P1U CD 11 11-3

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble

Woodhayes racing club

Ciaran O’Shea (7)

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Won this race off 5lb lower mark last year and successful at Wincanton in December, but unseated rider in handicap chase at Hereford (15/2) 32 days ago, his jumping having lacked polish Returns to hurdles but veteran has more on his plate this time around TFRHHHII BHA89

10 WALKINTHEPRESENT

(IRE)

(20) 03-0603 BF 6 10-11

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Another Present (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell

Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Robert O’Callaghan Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in an Irish point last spring Tailed off in maiden/novice starts before leaving those efforts behind when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (5/2 fav) 20 days ago. Bred to stay 3m and capable of further improvement in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA83

2025: LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) 10 10 12 Lucy Gardner 33-1 (Susan Gardner) 12 ranDECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Delta Blues Belle (IRE), 10-3 Walkinthepresent (IRE), 13-2 Klic Boum (FR), 12-1 The Grey Man (GB), 16-1 Face d’Music (IRE), Milan Ac (IRE), 20-1 Lightonthewing (IRE), 28-1 Hairy Potter (IRE), 33-1 No Rematch (IRE), 100-1 Hunting Percival (GB)

THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE fairplaybet.co.uk NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Fairplaybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 30 entries at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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Second Race 2.10 - THE DOWNLOAD THE FAIRPLAY APP EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for four yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons. Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised for those win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both for penalties and loss of novice status. 13 entries at £55. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)

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Third Race 2.40 - THE CHEPSTOW 11TH APRIL GRAND NATIONAL RACEDAY NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6178 to the winning horse The second to receive £2843, the third £1421 and the fourth £711. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards. £58 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £47 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 9 entries, 4 at £11 and 5 at £58. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4726; Second £2362; Third £1182; Fourth £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77) SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.10 - THE fairplaybet.co.uk BET £10 GET £10 MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the ﬁfth £324. for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Fairplaybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries, 1 at £10 and 11 at £53. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)

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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE FAIRPLAY LETS BET ON IT! HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the ﬁfth £269. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Fairplaybet have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries, 1 at £8 and 23 at £44. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE DUNRAVEN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 24 entries at £30. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Seventh Race 4.55 - THE CHEPSTOW 9TH AUGUST CENTENARY RACEDAY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the ﬁfth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, there will be a prize given to the stable employee Who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £30. - Closed February 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

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