FIRST RACE 11.55
TWO
RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Curtis (13 wins from 88 runners, 15%) runs THE PRICE OF PEACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs IGNORE THE DOOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORDER IN THE HOUSE trained by T Dennis, Bude, 137 miles.
THE PRICE OF PEACE produced a promising first effort under Rules when runner-up in a Ffos Las maiden in October and, with that form proving strong, he’s a straightforward choice to go one better.The form of IgnoreThe Door’s hurdling debut win is nothing to write home about, but he’s entitled to improve nonetheless and is preferred to Watchful Protector for forecast purposes
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maifitz’s Madonna (IRE)
5 11-7
Paul O’Brien
Mr & Mrs Norman Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Larry Buckley & Jacqueline Beirne OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point at fourth attempt (Mar 2025) and overcame inexperience fitted with a tongue strap to make a successful hurdling debut in 7-runner novice (23f) at Worcester in October. Will improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 WATCHFUL PROTECTOR (IRE) (42) 362-010 5 11-7
B g Mount Nelson - Shannon Waters (IRE) Richard Patrick
Mrs N Unsworth & Jenkins Partnership
Br Kieran Magee
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed his progress to get off the mark in a Tipperary maiden in October. Well held from a stiff opening mark at Cheltenham later that month and subsequently bought out of Emmett Mullins’ yard for 20,000 TFRHHHII BHA122
3 ARCTIC CONDITIONS (IRE) (41) U/6-0 5 11-0
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tambourine Davis (FR) Ned Fox (5)
C & C Boultbee Brooks
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Dan Mangan Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field on his only run in bumpers and failed to see his race out again with a tongue strap retained on his hurdling debut at Aintree just under 6 weeks ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 ORDER IN THE HOUSE (IRE)
(-)
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Gaelic River (IRE)
5 11-0
Chad Bament (7)
Mrs Jill Dennis Tim Dennis, Bude
Br J. P. N. Parker
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Deploy The Getaway and fair hurdle winner/chaser Stellar Stream Dam unraced. Has had a breathing operation ahead of debut TFRHHIII BHA-
5 THE MOONLIGHT MAN (IRE) (31) 31-P D
Ch g Malinas (GER) - Moonlight Lady (IRE)
6 11-0
Lorcan Williams
The Riverside Countrymen Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Edmond Coleman
TIMEFORM VIEW Malinas gelding who opened his account in points at the second attempt in January but showed nothing on his Rules debut at this course last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 THE
PRICE OF PEACE
(IRE) (39) 2U1-2 D
B g Quest For Peace (IRE) - Jennys Gem (IRE)
6 11-0
Jamie Brace (5) Peace of Corker Partnership Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br L. Doyle William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDecent jumps pedigree and off the mark at third attempt in maiden points in March. Promising start under Rules when second in a 12-runner C&D novice (good to soft) and, with that form working out well and improvement anticipated, he’s clearly the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) (36) 645-0
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE)
5 11-0
Charlie Todd
Mr R. Kingston Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Roy Kingston Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in bumpers but made a decidedly underwhelming start over hurdles (lost shoe) when well beaten at Uttoxeter last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
AARON (FR) (39) 3-0
B g Recoletos (FR) - Aliyfa (IRE)
4 10-13
Ciaran Gethings
Dynasty Racing Robert Stephens, Caldicot Br Elevage Haras De Bourgeauville
Danum Equine Management Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on the Flat in France who possibly flattered by his proximity to some promising types in appearing to step up on his sole outing for Stuart Edmunds 14 months earlier when seventh of 10 in a falsely-run maiden at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 39 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
TIMES ARE GREEN: Following its run on 31/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 The Price of Peace (IRE), 5-1 Ignore The Door (IRE), 11-2 Watchful Protector (IRE), 22-1 Times Are Green (IRE), 25-1 Aaron (FR), 66-1 Order In The House (IRE), 150-1 Arctic Conditions (IRE), The Moonlight Man (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 12.29
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PROTECTORCOMMS SIRENS AND STALLIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Thomas (18 wins from 75 runners, 24%) runs JUST OVER LAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) runs STARCROSSED LOVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LUMI PLUGIN trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.
A 6lb rise for BEN SOLO’s recent all-the-way C&D success doesn’t look prohibitive, particularly when factoring in the likelihood of further improvement over fences He is taken to strike again, perhaps at the chief expense of Lumi Plugin, who didn’t do much wrong over hurdles last season and will be a threat if taking to the larger obstacles here. Starcrossed Lover was pitched into a strong handicap for his chase debut and he is also interesting
colours no horse age st lb
1 STARCROSSED LOVER (IRE) (21) 31162-5
B g Pillar Coral - Verona’s Sister (IRE)
6 12-0
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Fergus Cumiskey
TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly made up into a fairly useful hurdler last term and while he failed to land a blow on return/chase debut at Wetherby (15.2f, soft) 3 weeks ago, that was a pretty strong race and he was given a considerate introduction 3lb lower now and improvement should be forthcoming TFRHHHII BHA124
2 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (39) 4250-25 D
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE)
Woolhope Hopefuls
6 12-0
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Victor Connolly Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 4 of his 14 starts over hurdles and was a good second in a Uttoxeter handicap on latest start in that sphere during the spring However, he didn’t offer much sent chasing on return at Ffos Las and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA124
3 BEN
SOLO
(IRE) (15) 2220-51 CD
B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE)
Mr David McDermott
6 11-13
Jamie Brace (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Fallon William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful Irish pointer who won once and was runner-up 3 times from half-a-dozen starts over hurdles last season Delivered an assured round of jumping when making all in a C&D handicap on second run over fences recently and he should have more to offer as a chaser TFRHHHHH BHA123
4 HAPPY AND FINE (FR) (28)
F3/43P-F D
B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR)
L Cross, S Cross & J Fitzpatrick
Br Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A de Boisbrunet
8 11-12
Jack Hogan
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Back-to-back winner of deep-ground 2 1/2m handicap chases in December 2023, but largely struggled since and he needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA122
5 LUNAR DISCOVERY (GB) (21) 2P-3453 BF
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE)
Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
8 11-8
Charlie Price (3)
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumper/hurdleswinnerforJimmyMoffatt.0-7overfences,butshehassomedecentbitsandpiecesofformtohernameinthissphereand stepping back up in trip will help having rallied in the closing stages when third in 2m mares ’ handicap at Uttoxeter last time TFRHHHII BHA118
6 LUMI PLUGIN (GB) (236)
202312-
B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)
Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore
Br Pleasure Palace Racing
6 11-6
Freddie Mitchell (5)
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both starts in maiden hurdles during 2023/24 and improved switched to handicaps last term, opening his account at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in March and went close at Warwick the following month. This 6-y-o could have a part to play if his jumping passes the test on this chase debut. TFRHHHHI BHA116
7 JUST OVER LAND (FR) (20) 254P4-1 D
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR)
Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell
Br M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
6 11-4
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7)
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner who failed to build on his chase debut promise last term Back on track when opening account in this sphere on return in a 4-runner Fontwell handicap (19.5f, good to soft), but the challenge is to now build on that TFRHHHII BHA114
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 BONZA BOY (GB) (300) 112/0P2- CD
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch
Mr G. T. Lever
8 10-10
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEW
Twice a winner of handicap chases during 2023/24 season, including over this C&D. Took a step back in the right direction when runner-up on the third of his 3 starts last term at Exeter (19.2f, soft), but he’s entitled to need this on the back of a 10-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA106 DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Ben Solo (IRE), 9-2 Just Over Land (FR), 11-2 Lumi Plugin (GB), 7-1 Lunar Discovery (GB), 10-1 Bonza Boy (GB), 12-1 Starcrossed Lover (IRE), 18-1 Happy And Fine (FR), 22-1 Tune In A Box (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 1.04
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY LORI GARRETT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (CHALLENGER
STAYERS HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER)
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): P Nicholls (50 wins from 234 runners, 21%) runs JENA D’OUDAIRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs JENA D’OUDAIRIES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SURREY QUEST trained by T Lawes, Beare Green, 132 miles.
PlentyofpaceonherebutstillworthsidingwithLOVEOFNEYMOREwhoshowedalikeableattitude when third in a C&D handicap that has worked out well She can make her second start of the season a winning one, while Idefix De Ciergues can maintain his record of placing in handicap hurdles as this track. The form of Pyleigh Master’s Ffos Las victory has been franked and he’s open to improvement upped in trip on handicap debut, while Kayf Dancer could be worth another chance.
2.IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) 3.PYLEIGH MASTER
B g Milan - Roztoc (IRE)
Kevin Brogan Surrey Racing (SQ)
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Br S. McElroy Surrey Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful staying chaser for this yard, including runner-up in 2024 Scottish Grand National Down-the-field in both starts over hurdles this season, latest is a stronger race at Cheltenham. Remains to be seen if he fares better with sights lowered/cheekpieces refitted TFRHHIII BHA128
2 KAYF DANCER (GB) (38)
3/5/31-4 BF 7 11-7
B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE)
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7)
Mrs Karola Vann & Mr Philip Hobbs Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br J. R. Weston Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWThird in a strong maiden here before making the most of a good opportunity at Exeter (21.6f) 5 months later Unable to justify strong support on his return/ handicap debut at Newton Abbot last time but had some plausible excuses there and probably worth another chance upped in distance TFRHHHHI BHA121
3 CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (56) 0P4P6-0 CD 12 11-5
B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm Jack Hogan
Mr David Brace David Brace, Bridgend
Br Victor Connolly Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran has a good track record, finished fourth over C&D (soft) last season but that proved a standout effort Likely needed his reappearance over C&D (good to firm) but hopes of a revival rest on a return to slower ground TFRHHIII BHA119
4 QUEENS VENTURE
(IRE) (22) P42-113 5 11-5
B m Westerner - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE) Liam Harrison little acres racing Dean Summersby, Kellacott
Br Pat Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWSuited by stamina test when landing second-leg of a double on final start for Dan Skelton and did all she could following 11 weeks off when third on stable debut at Newcastle (23.7f) last month. Should hold her own in a better race TFRHHHII BHA119
5
PYLEIGH MASTER
(GB) (234) 13/521- 6 11-3
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Pyleigh Lady
Mr R. C. Pudd
Miss Ella Herbison (7)
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mrs H. Pudd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper placed on Rules debut and improved in maiden hurdles, getting off the mark on qualifying run at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in April, having raced with plenty of zest from the front. Placed horses both won subsequently and he’s one to be interested upped in trip on handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA117
6 IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (FR) (40) 2P66-34
B or Br g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Caline de Ferbet (FR)
Hydes,Waters,Frobisher,Prowting&Palmer
Br Mr Jean-Louis Devillard
CD 7 11-1
Jamie Brace (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on all three starts over hurdles at this course, latterly when third in a solid race for the grade over C&D on reappearance. Shaped better than the beaten distance when fourth at Bangor last time and merits plenty of respect returned to this track. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 GETALEAD (IRE) (12) 323444
B g Getaway (GER) - Site-Leader (IRE)
9 11-0
Chad Bament (7) Pickard Racing Club Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh
Br L. Byrne Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner three times last season, most recent success when winning a thin 0-130 off this mark at Wetherby Has returned in good form this year and should give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA114
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (29) 6140-6
B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE)
5 11-0
Lorcan Williams
The BM Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Michael O’Donovan Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded 15f Wincanton novice (heavy) in January but is bred to be stayer Shaped as though in need of the run when well held sixth in a 23f handicap at Exeter on reappearance last month. Raced only on soft/heavy to date and will likely need plenty of rainfall to be more competitive. TFRHHIII BHA114
9 LOVE OF NEYMORE
(GB) (28) 1/P143-5 C 7 10-13
Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Love of Tara
Charlie Price (3)
Mr Richard Edward Pullen Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br North Park Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner (19.8f) last December and continued in fine heart thereafter, showing a likeable attitude in defeat when third in a Mares’ handicap hurdle over C&D February. Too fresh on her comeback at Wincanton and she’s capable of better stepping back up in trip with a run under her belt. TFRHHHHH BHA113
10 ROAD SENAM (FR) (14) 0/215/-56
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Madison Road (IRE)
9 10-9
Miss Megan Bevan (7)
Miss Kirstin Young Ella Pickard, Taunton
Br Mr Pierre Senamaud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who won a minor event over fences at Le Touquet in 2023/24. Hasn’t shown much starting out for this yard though and best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA109
11 JENA D’OUDAIRIES
(FR) (28) 3415-40 C 6 10-9
B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR)
Ben Bromley (5)
Giraffa Racing Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Comte Michel de Gigou
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who opened her hurdles account at this track (19.4f) in March. Fifth in a very competitive handicap at Cheltenham subsequently but disappointed both starts since, including in tongue tie (retained) on return at Wincanton last month. Too soon to write off now tried over further. TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 11.
Stewards Note:
GETALEAD: Following its run on 24/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Love of Neymore (GB), 11-2 Idefix de Ciergues (FR), 13-2 Kayf Dancer (GB), Pyleigh Master (GB), 15-2 Getalead (IRE), 8-1 Jena d’Oudairies (FR), 10-1 Queens Venture (IRE), 22-1 Champagne Chic (IRE), 25-1 Surrey Quest (IRE), 33-1 Classic Concorde (IRE), 80-1 Road Senam (FR)
FOURTH RACE 1.36
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 136YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CORAL WELSH GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (50 wins from 234 runners, 21%) runs MAKIN’YOURMINDUP & STAY AWAY FAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs MINELLA BLUEWAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: AWORKINPROGRESS trained by N Gifford, Findon, 133 miles.
Given his profile, it’s hard to ignore the claims of AWORKINPROGRESS given he continues to pass each test in handicaps From 4lb higher, the 7-timer is firmly on the cards, with Jubilee Express and Pats Fancy feared most unless there’s market support for Makin’yourmindup on his return from a lengthy absence.
1 STAY
AWAY FAY (IRE)
(245) 3PP/P0P- D 8 12-0
B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay
Liam Harrison Bell, Lyons, Hill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWon the 2023 Albert Bartlett but has lost his way over fences, pulled up on 3 of 4 starts, most recently in the Grand National Eases in class back from 8 months off having had a wind operation and while he’s in the right hands, he has lots to prove TFRHHHII BHA145
2 MAKIN’YOURMINDUP
B g Kayf Tara - Subtilty
(GB) (615) 4/42112/- CD 8 11-6
Jay Tidball (5) Owners Group 090 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable sort who won back-to-back Newbury handicaps (23.4f) early in 2024. Excellent second at Plumpton and like stablemate Stay Away Fay, he’s undergone breathing surgery ahead of return from 20 months off. TFRHHHII BHA137
3 COLLECTORS ITEM (IRE) (224) 1521P0- C D
8 11-4
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Leading Lady Kevin Brogan
Jackdaws Antiques
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br R. McCarthy Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWAdualchasewinner(atupto3m2f)atUttoxeterandWincantonlastseason PulledupinEideratNewcastleinFebruaryandfearedaswellascouldbeexpected from out of the weights when eighth of 19 in a competitive affair at Sandown in April. Back on correct mark and good record fresh. TFRHHHII BHA135
4 JUBILEE EXPRESS (FR)
(21) 321/26-0
8 10-9
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) Lorcan Williams
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over fences in cheekpieces in 2023/24, culminating with a win at Haydock. Found further improvement when 1 1/2 lengths second of 15 in Welsh National on return last season and while he’s been restricted to just 2 runs since, he’s sure to step up on his Cheltenham return. TFRHHHHI BHA126
5 AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) (21) 1/1111-1
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reine d’Or (IRE)
Mr John P. McManus
Br Mr & Mrs P. Haughey
6 10-8
James Davies
Nick Gifford, Findon
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a low initial base, made seamless progress in handicaps, opening his account over hurdles prior to registering a quartet of further wins over fences last season Picked up where he left off at Uttoxeter last month and this likeable sort may yet have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA125
6 MINELLA BLUEWAY (IRE) (42) 52011-P C D
B g Champs Elysees - Final Episode (IRE)
7 10-5
Isabel Williams
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Sean Collins & John Fitzpatrick Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who ended last season with chase wins at Ludlow and Uttoxeter. Up in class and no impact from out of the weights on October’s reappearance and this will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA122
7 PATS FANCY (IRE) (39) 0/6/6PP-4 CD 10 10-3
B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE)
Jamie Brace (5) Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Maurice Leamy William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged a pair of C&D handicap chases in December 2021 Lightly-raced and largely out of sorts since but he hinted at a revival in cheekpieces when fourth of 13 in 3m1f handicap chase at Ffos Las 39 days ago. Possibilities with headgear on again. TFRHHHHI BHA120
1-2-3: 1.AWORKINPROGRESS (IRE) 2.JUBILEE
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
SPORTING ACE (IRE) (17) 0510-0P CD
B g Shantou (USA) - Knockbounce View (IRE)
9 10-2
Lilly Pinchin
Mr Ken Lawrence Neil King, Burderop
Br Celine Mullins
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformwithheadgearomittedwhenedginghome inaLingfieldmarathon(28.8f,soft)inJanuary.Race mayhave come toosoonthefollowingmonth but ran no sort of race after 8 months off at Ffos Las and fared no better over hurdles at Warwick since Blinkered from out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA114
9 SUPERVISOR (IRE) (227) 6/2UU42- D 11 10-2
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Coolamaine Star (IRE)
Ned Fox (5)
Mrs Julia Young and Venetia Williams Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Vincent & Sinead Finn Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner in the mud in 2023/24. Second in a pair of small-field contests last season but out of the weights on return for yard yet to hit full stride TFRHHHII BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 2. Stewards Note: JUBILEE EXPRESS:
Following its run on 15/11/2025 it was reported that the horse resented the step down in trip.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Aworkinprogress (IRE), 5-1 Jubilee Express (FR), 13-2 Makin’yourmindup (GB), 9-1 Collectors Item (IRE), 14-1 Pats Fancy (IRE), Supervisor (IRE), 18-1 Stay Away Fay (IRE), Minella Blueway (IRE), 33-1 Sporting Ace (IRE)
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ABBREVIATIONS
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FIFTH RACE 2.11
TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 136YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DAGEM POWER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (FOR THE SEE MORE BUSINESS TROPHY) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (50 wins from 234 runners, 21%) runs IVALDI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs BECTIVE ABBEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALAN DE BANKS trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
BECTIVE ABBEY was far from disgraced on his reappearance in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Cheltenham and, likely to be sharper now, he is taken to go one better than on his debut in this sphere at Southwell during the summer. If Alan de Banks takes to fences at the first attempt he will be a big threat having showed plenty over hurdles last term Ivaldi and Willmount are both talented and will also be dangerous if things click for them here.
colours no horse age
1 WILLMOUNT (GB) (39) 1/1P/F5-F D BF
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Youngstar
Jamie Brace (5)
David McDermott & Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot
William Hill, 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 Lightly-raced since and fell 4 out starting out over fences for this yard at Ffos Las in October, but the ability is there if he gets it together jumping-wise TFRHHHII BHA128
2 TOSS OF A COIN (IRE) (301)
114/2PP- D 7 11-7
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Supreme Von Pres (IRE)
Jay Tidball (5)
Mrs Kathy Stuart Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced hurdles winner and positive start over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter last November However, pulled up both starts since and has switched yards/undergone a wind op since last seen in February. TFRHHIII BHA125
3 IVALDI
(FR) (301) F451//0P- 7 11-7
B g Night Wish (GER) - Valence (FR)
Lorcan Williams
Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner on sole start in France and opened account for Paul Nicholls in an Ascot handicap in April 2023 Limited to just 2 starts last season (poor on both occasions), but has undergone a wind op during the summer and he’ll be a threat if the switch to fences helps reignite the flame. TFRHHHII BHA125
4
ELYSIAN KNIGHT
(GB) (229) 413P12- 6 11-5
B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE)
Jane Nuala Cartwright
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner last term and signed that campaign off with a good second in a Class 2 Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) in April. 4lb higher mark to contend with on this return/chase debut, but could be a factor granted an assured round of jumping. TFRHHHII BHA123
5
FELICIE DU MAQUIS (FR)
(16) 4/6D14-0 D 10 11-2
B m Saddler Maker (IRE) - Qualine du Maquis (FR)
Richard Patrick
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Daniel Laupretre Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDisqualified after finishing first past the post in a Ludlow handicap hurdle in February. Atoned for that when scoring at Ffos Las (3m) in April and while she hasn’t fired in 2 starts in this sphere to date, as a former dual point winner there is hope that she will eventually click over fences TFRHHIII BHA120
6 BECTIVE ABBEY (IRE)
(22) 01/P1-26 D 7 11-0
Ch g Mahler - Sizing Kimberlite (IRE) Freddie Gordon
Mr Mark Blandford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr Michael Shanahan Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who hit the target twice over hurdles and was second in 4-runner affair on chase debut at Southwell handicap in June Encouraging return in a competitive, big-field handicap hurdle over 21f at Cheltenham last month and he’s open to improvement back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA118
7 ALAN DE BANKS (IRE) (329) 12D432- 6 10-12
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Miss Elderberry (IRE)
Davies Builders Merchants Ltd
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br J. Lenihan Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed plenty in bumpers last season (first past the post on 2 of his 3 starts in that sphere) and made the frame all 3 starts over hurdles last season Appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere and can make his presence felt if all goes well in the jumping department TFRHHHHI BHA116
1-2-3:
ABBEY (IRE)
DE BANKS (IRE) 3.IVALDI (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
IVALDI: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bective Abbey (IRE), 7-2 Ivaldi (FR), 5-1 Willmount (GB), 13-2 Elysian Knight (GB), 8-1 Alan de Banks (IRE), 10-1 Toss of A Coin (IRE), 25-1 Felicie du Maquis (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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SIXTH RACE 2.46
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DAGEM POWER NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (50 wins from 234 runners, 21%) runs GRAND VENDETTA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tizzard (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runs THE ITALIAN FOX
FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs GRAND VENDETTA today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEVILSROLLTHEDICE trained by Gordon Treacy, North Tawton, 114 miles.
MODERN MAN shaped with plenty of encouragement on his hurdling debut when third in a strong-looking maiden over C&D last month and, with improvement forthcoming, he has to be considered the one to beat. Brisky Dancer and Grand Vendetta are a pair of likely types of paper however, and strong market support for either would put a slightly different slant on matters
colours no horse age st lb
1 BLOWERS (GB) (279) 6-
B g Jack Hobbs - Pyleigh Lass
5 11-2
Miss Ella Herbison (7)
Mr R. C. Pudd Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Mrs H. Pudd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (h116), 2 1/2m/2 3/4m hurdle winner (probably stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Pyleigh Lady Unplaced sole start in point bumpers (Mar 2025) TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BRISKY DANCER (FR) (-)
4 11-2
B g No Risk At All (FR) - Steel Dancer (FR) Liam Harrison
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Et al
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 6 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Al Dancer (2m-25f winner, by Al Namix) and fairly useful hurdler/ smart chaser Gold Dancer (17f-2 1/2m winner, by Doctor Dino). Lots to like on paper. Tongue tie fitted for Rules debut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
CROSSGALES
KING (IRE) (31) 2235-60
B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE)
Mrs Kate Kenyon
5 11-2
Paddy Hanlon (5)
Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Daniel Cronin Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up both completed starts in Irish points and some encouragement first 2 starts in bumpers (fair form) but was well held switched to hurdling over C&D last month. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 CRYSTELLO (IRE) (29) P2-6
B g Crystal Ocean - Come Softly
Cheerio Partnership
4 11-2
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Philip & Orla Hore OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £30,000 after finishing runner-up on completed start in Irish points (Apr 2025) but showed only minor promise when sixth of 14 in a Fontwell maiden (17.7f) on hurdling debut 27 days ago. Probably one for later on TFRHHIII BHA-
5 DEVILSROLLTHEDICE (IRE) (15) PP02-44
Ch g Kingston Hill - Tara Tara (IRE)
Iddesleigh Racing Syndicate
5 11-2
Rian Corcoran (7)
Gordon Treacy, North Tawton
Br John McEnery Duke of York
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame in the spring on his last 2 starts in Irish points but achieved little on his recent Rules debut over C&D. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 ETON MES (IRE) (38) 35-0
B g Expert Eye - Tutti Frutti
South West Rail Solutions Limited
4 11-2
Conor O’Farrell
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Morera Partnership W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWhere were positives to glean from his debut third in an Exeter bumper for Rod Millman on New Year’s Day. Has failed to build on that in 2 starts for new yard, though, and needs to raise his game now switched to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 GETAWAY SAM (IRE) (15) 5-U0
5 11-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Newrath Dancer (IRE) Stan Sheppard
Mrs Jan Johnson Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br P. Cluskey & S. Fanning
The Towers Hotel & Spa
TIMEFORM VIEW Green when mid-field in a Hereford bumper for Nigel Twiston-Davies and well held completed start over hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.MODERN MAN (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
GRAND VENDETTA (IRE) (-)
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - En Vedette (FR)
Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons
5 11-2
Lorcan Williams
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW 140,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner Lady Adare Appealing newcomer for top yard and one to note in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 MATTHIAS (GB)
(724) 42/-
6 11-2
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage Ciaran Gethings
Step By Step
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved from debut when chasing home the impressive Paul Nicholls-trained winner in an Exeter bumper in December 2023 Subsequent absence is a concern, but yard has been among the winners of late and it’ll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 MODERN MAN (IRE)
(31) 31-3
B g Milan - Samsha (IRE)
The Hawk Inn Syndicate 3
5 11-2
Jack Hogan
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Minch Bloodstock Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding Half-brother to smart hurdler Gwennie May Boy and fair hurdler/chase winner Cast’s Tasha. Off mark in Irish points at the second attempt (Dec 2024) and shaped with plenty of encouragement when third in 9-runner maiden over C&D last month, rallying Sure to progress TFRHHHHH BHA-
11 NANCEFORDSHORE (GB) (209) P-P
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Belmont Jewel (IRE)
4 11-2
Joe Anderson (3)
Michelle Harris & Deberah Lawton Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWGentlewave gelding Dam (c66/h89), maiden jumper (stayed 21f), half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chase winner (stayed 25f) Imperial Alcazar. Pulled up both starts in Irish points in spring 2025 and watching briefing advised TFRHIIII BHA-
12 NO PANIC (GB) (19) 3-6
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Every Nice Girl (USA)
5 11-2
Chad Bament (7)
Hollery Racing Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Kenji Ryotokuji Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement in a bumper/novice hurdle but is probably one for handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA-
13
THE ITALIAN FOX (IRE) (19) 5-0
B g Milan - Moonlight Fox (IRE)
The FTC 2 Syndicate
5 11-2
Ben Bromley (5)
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mrs Aisling Leer Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW £25,000 Milan gelding Well held in a pair of novice hurdles 9 months apart and will be of more interest in handicaps after this run. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Modern Man (IRE), 10-3 Brisky Dancer (FR), 4-1 Grand Vendetta (IRE), 14-1 Matthias (GB), 25-1 Crystello (IRE), 28-1 Blowers (GB), Eton Mes (IRE), 33-1 Crossgales King (IRE), No Panic (GB), 40-1 The Italian Fox (IRE), 150-1 Devilsrollthedice (IRE), Getaway Sam (IRE), Nancefordshore (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British Majority funded by the HBLB.
