Doncaster Racecard - Friday 23rd January by Arena Racing Company

Welcome to our Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase!

Doncaster Racecourse proudly ushers in 2026 with one of its most iconic events – the Great Yorkshire Chase.

Run every January, this jumps Premier Handicap is a highlight of the winter racing season, attracting elite horses, top jockeys and legendary trainers from across the UK Steeped in history and prestige, the Chase has created unforgettable racing moments and remains a must-see event for both passionate fans and ﬁrsttime visitors

Join our raceday presenter Bobby Beavers and our resident Tipster Roger Hart in the parade ring at around 12:15pm, where they’ll guide you through the racecard and hopefully help you pick out a few winners along the way.

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FRIDAY 23 JANUARY

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4 JAN BRUEGHEL (IRE) (44) 111

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Bold type shows All-Weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

B c Galileo (IRE) - Devoted To You (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

draw

3 9-3 (4)

Sean Levey

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

Barronstown Stud Sponsor

Br TIMEFORMVIEWGalileo colt who was a wide-margin winner of a 10-runner maiden at the Curragh on debut and overcame the rise in class/greenness to follow up in 10f Group 3 there. Toughed it out well to maintain his unbeaten record in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood and extra distance promises to suit. Big shout.

TFRHHHHI BHA114

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor 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 non-handicaps 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.

FIRST RACE 12.45

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD

THE VIRGIN BET EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER)

(GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (14 wins from 105 runners, 13%) runs DIG DEEP & LES’S DESTINY STAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs DIG DEEP & LES’S DESTINY STAR

FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs DIG DEEP & LES’S DESTINY STAR today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARDLY SURPRISING trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 249 miles.

WEST HILL VERDE should have a race like this within his grasp judged on his good third in a useful maiden at Ascot before Christmas Hardly Surprising should have more to offer on the back of his latest Bangor third and is second choice ahead of Kiwi Rush, who was better than the result at Cheltenham last time

1 AGENT ARGYLLE (IRE) (27) 5-10

B g Mahler - Hattie Hopkinson (IRE)

6 11-10

Finn Lambert (3)

The Spy Ring Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Mrs Rita Brolan Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who shaped like a stayer when mid-division in Wetherby bumper over Christmas. Longer trip should suit now hurdling but probably still best watched. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BERKS

AND BUCKS (IRE) (43) 50

6 11-10

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Ava’s Secret (IRE) Brendan Powell

Mr J. J. W. Wadham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br M. Fogarty Brown & Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW Only mid-division in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 DANGER NAP (IRE)

(89) 250-6

5 11-10

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Mrs Peter Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in ﬁrst 2 bumpers last season but more of a longer-term project over hurdles judged on his ﬁrst attempt at Aintree in October. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 DIG DEEP

(IRE) (35) 2-226

5 11-10

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Theatre View (IRE) Ben Jones

The Dig Deep Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Miss Penny Downes Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint recruit who shaped well when runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles at Ffos Las and Warwick in the autumn However, only a respectable sixth at Ascot since, with the reopposing West Hill Verde around 11 lengths ahead in third. TFRHHHII BHA118

5 HARDLY

SURPRISING

(IRE) (55) 1-53

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Inquisitive Look

5 11-10

Bryan Carver

Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Miss R. O’Neill Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to smart Fiddlerontheroof. Won sole start Irish point last spring Better effort in maiden hurdles for new connections in November when beaten just over a length into third at Bangor (19.5f heavy) latterly. Likely capable of better again. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 KASTELLION (FR) (54) 2-64 6 11-10

B g Pastorius (GER) - Dahlia d’Arthel (FR)

Toby Wynne

Mr & Mrs Mark Laws Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth

Br M.L. Bloodstock Ltd Ap Precision Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond on sole start in Irish points last spring Some positives to take from hurdles debut sixth at Chepstow but failed to build on that over 20.5f at Leicester next time (since undergone wind surgery) TFRHHIII BHA-

7 KIWI RUSH (IRE) (22) 2/612-45

B g Mahler - Don’t Forsit (IRE)

6 11-10

Paul O’Brien Smash GC Racing Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mr Jonathan Deacon OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the second of his 3 starts in bumpers. Promising fourth on 20.5f Newbury hurdle debut in November and better than result in maiden at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day, stumbling badly 3 out. Retains potential TFRHHHHI BHA-

1-2-3: 1.WEST HILL VERDE (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

LES’S

DESTINY STAR (IRE) (35) 12/0-4P C 7 11-10

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Spendajennie (IRE)

Mr Les de la Haye

Kielan Woods

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares

TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner 2 years ago. Fair fourth on 19.5f Lingﬁeld hurdle debut in November but pulled up at Ascot since. Might be more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-

9 MULINAS (GB) (647) 123/- 7 11-10

B g Malinas (GER) - Multisphere

Sam Twiston-Davies

The Laughton Family Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Scott Smithurst

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was placed in 2 bumpers in spring 2024 but hasn’t been seen since Hooded for hurdle debut Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations given the length of absence TFRHHHII BHA-

10 NAME ME

NICELY

(IRE) (41) 3/6-0U

Gr g Kingston Hill - Presenting Melody (IRE)

Nicely Does It

6 11-10

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Joe Kenny Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked in need of the experience in bumper/maiden hurdle on ﬁrst 2 starts but in process of showing improved form when unseating at the last (likely to have ﬁnished third) in a steadily-run C&D novice (good to soft) 41 days ago, TFRHHHII BHA-

PASSING DIAMOND

(IRE) (44) 121-436

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Coolmara Oscar (IRE)

6 11-10

Bradley Harris (3)

Mr M. M. Allen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Kieran & Cathy Mariga

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when in the frame in a pair of bumpers for David O’Brien in Ireland last summer but remote sixth on Hereford hurdle debut for new yard last month. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 RATHKENNY (IRE) (28) 21-13

B g Masked Marvel - Shahwarda (FR)

6 11-10

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br R. Busher Upton Viva Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded an Irish point early last year and also made a winning start under Rules in 4-runner bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in November Held back by inexperience when third of 4 on Fontwell hurdle debut on Boxing Day. Open to progress. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 SCRUMPYJACK (GB) (398) 0-

5 11-10

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Apple Days Daire McConville (7)

The Scrumping Jumpers Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW No obvious promise on Hereford bumper debut just before Christmas TFRHHIII BHA-

14 WEST HILL VERDE (FR) (35) 2/00-533

6 11-10

B g Planteur (IRE) - Free Flying (FR) Brian Hughes

Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Haras de Grand Courgeon We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on the ﬁrst of 3 bumper starts and going the right way over hurdles, ﬁnishing third of 12 in a decent novice at Ascot (21.5f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, with the reopposing Dig Deep behind him. Open to further progress and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA123

15 TIERBAY (GB) (43) 00

6 11-3

B m Frontiersman - Tarbay Lee Edwards

FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Br D. J. & C. Dyson

Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the ﬁeld in 2 Warwick bumpers before Christmas and outsider now hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA-

2025: GEORGE’S LAD (IRE) 5 11 10 Harry Cobden 10-11 (Emma Lavelle) 12 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

KIWI RUSH: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly. LES’S DESTINY STAR: Following its run on 19/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 West Hill Verde (FR), 4-1 Hardly Surprising (IRE), 13-2 Dig Deep (IRE), Kiwi Rush (IRE), 12-1 Mulinas (GB), 20-1 Agent Argylle (IRE), 25-1 Name Me Nicely (IRE), 33-1 Danger Nap (IRE), 40-1 Rathkenny (IRE), 50-1 Berks And Bucks (IRE), Les’s Destiny Star (IRE), 80-1 Passing Diamond (IRE), 150-1 Kastellion (FR), Scrumpyjack (GB), Tierbay (GB)

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ABBREVIATIONS

BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner.

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FIGURES IN BRACKETS

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SECOND RACE 1.15

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

VIRGIN

BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Derham (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs LARIO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs ELYSIAN KNIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAP OUEST trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 249 miles.

ROADLESSTRAVELLED saw the wheels coming off following his 3-3 start over hurdles, but he should make at least as good a chaser and receives weight from the previous chase winners, so he could be the answer. One Big Bang is sure to be a big threat if coping with the drop in trip, with Western Knight and Lario also respected.

1 LARIO (GER) (34) 0/3220-1

B g Nutan (IRE) - Larmina (FR)

OLBG Racing Club

7 11-8

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Mrs U. Imm OLBG

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful over hurdles and made a successful chasing debut in 4-runner minor event at Haydock (19.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago, jumping well in front. Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA127

2 ONE BIG BANG (IRE) (40) 615-321

Gr g Masked Marvel - Boston du Berlais (FR)

Big Bang Racing

Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

8 11-8

Alex Chadwick (3)

James Owen, Newmarket

The Rare Breed Meat Company

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful over hurdles and has shown form at least as good in 2 outings over fences, easily accounting for a rival of similar ability at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Big chance if coping with this shorter trip TFRHHHHI BHA140

3 WESTERN KNIGHT (IRE) (51) 12U0-41

B g Westerner - Milford Maggie (IRE)

The Wychwood Partnership

7 11-8

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Mr Noel O’Connor Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWent off the boil over hurdles following a promising start but left his chasing debut form behind with victory in 3-runner minor event (15/8) at Haydock (21.6f) 51 days ago, just holding on Tongue strap on for 1st time and has to be respected under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA136

4 ELYSIAN KNIGHT (GB) (48) 13P12-P BF

B g Champs Elysees - Hobb’s Dream (IRE)

Jane Nuala Cartwright

7 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner last term and signed that campaign off with a good second in Plumpton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) in April. Should make a chaser but made an unpromising start in this sphere at Chepstow last month. TFRHHHII BHA123

5 KAP OUEST (FR) (267) 231U5-0 7 11-2

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Jahra (FR) Bryan Carver

Mr John P. McManus Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br Herve Lair & Jean-Louis Lair Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a decent French NH family and off the mark over hurdles at Exeter (16.7f) in December 2024 Back on track when ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on ﬁnal outing but faces a stiff task on chasing debut. TFRHHIII BHA116

6 ROADLESSTRAVELLED (IRE) (328) 1/111PP- 7 11-2

B g Lauro (GER) - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Brook Farm Bloodstock Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br Highfort Stud ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful form when bagging his ﬁrst 3 starts over hurdles around 2m, including a Haydock Grade 2. Pulled up ﬁnal 2 runs (struck into latest) but this former point winner is the type to make a better chaser TFRHHHHH BHA135

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:

ELYSIAN KNIGHT: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

ROADLESSTRAVELLED: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 One Big Bang (IRE), 7-2 Western Knight (IRE), 9-2 Roadlesstravelled (IRE), 11-2 Lario (GER), 8-1 Elysian Knight (GB), 22-1 Kap Ouest (FR)

1-2-3: 1.ROADLESSTRAVELLED

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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THIRD RACE 1.45

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (16 wins from 83 runners, 19%) run FINAL ESCAPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs LEGAL WEAPON FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2016 and 2025. The stable runs LEGAL WEAPON today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRANDANDO HAS trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 188 miles.

This can go the way of LIBERTY COACH who has some fairly-useful winning Flat form to his name and shaped well when a never-nearer third atWetherby last time He can improve sufficiently to thwart Ben Pauling’s progressive Legal Weapon, while Minella Jury, Minstrel Knight and Lasko Des Obeaux also need factoring into this intriguing maiden.

1 IRANDANDO HAS (FR) (40) 2//-1

7 11-8

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Irostare (FR) Toby Wynne

The Late John Hales and Miss L Hales Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Scea Hamel Stud Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful second in listed hurdle at Auteuil on his debut for Francois Nicolle in September 2022 Made light of very long absence (had wind op) when landing 2m novice hurdle at Southwell 40 days ago. Shouldn’t be underestimated TFRHHHII BHA117

2 MINELLA JURY (IRE) (35) 3211

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Wings of Glory (GER)

6 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr J. Fyffe Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Laila Balacuit JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful effort when bagging Wexford bumper in October for John Nallen. Changed hands for £80,000 and looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdling debut in 11-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 35 days ago, in contol when stumbling last Well in the mix with more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-

MINSTREL KNIGHT

(GB) (27) F51

B g Advertise - True To Love (IRE)

5 11-8

Brian Hughes

Gaelic Bloodstock Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br AN Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful 14f winner on Flat who got off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere in 11-runner novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Holds solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA117

4 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (27) 6

7 11-2

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE) Callum Bewley

Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms

Efﬁngham Steel Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful 1m4f Flat scorer for Edward Bethell. 17/2, encouraging debut in this sphere when sixth of 11 in 2m Wetherby novice last month, fading from last ﬂight Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 DESERTMORE NEWS (IRE) (62) 3

B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Baidin Fheilimi (IRE)

Mr J. Dunsby

6 11-2

Jack Andrews (3)

Tom Ellis, Rugby

Br Patrick Cronin Fresh Air

TIMEFORMVIEW EUR10,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding Half-brother to modest chaser O Mio Babbino, stayed 25f. Dam fair 19f/2 1/2m hurdle winner Third in an Irish point in November so a considered hurdling newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

6 HOBNAIL

(GB)

(32) 0

6 11-2

Ch g Jack Hobbs - Top Totti Lee Edwards FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove

Br E. R. Hanbury

Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill

TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1 and tongue strap on when last of 8 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. Much more is needed on his hurdles debut on the back of breathing surgery. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 LASKO DES OBEAUX (FR) (36) 2-23

B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shifra (FR)

5 11-2

Paul O’Brien

Martin Broughton & Friends 3 Harry Derham, Newbury

Br E.A.R.L. Les Obeaux D’Anjou Et al OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when a debut Chepstow hurdling second in November but failed to build on it in the mud when third of 12 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, 11/8) following month. In good hands and well worth another chance TFRHHHII BHA-

1-2-3: 1.LIBERTY COACH 2.LEGAL WEAPON (GER) 3.MINELLA JURY (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

LEGAL WEAPON (GER) (37) 100-232

B g Al Wukair (IRE) - Lucretia (GER)

OAP IV

Br Gestut Ohlerweiherhof

6 11-2

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Horse & Groom East Ashling

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful bumper winner who has taken a step forward with each of his three hurdling runs, second of 13 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month. Very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA119

9 LIBERTY COACH (GB)

(27) 03

B g Le Havre (IRE) - Elysian

5 11-2

Craig Nichol

Mrs S. Quinn John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWA farily useful 1m2f Flat winner Much improved from his hurdling bow when third of 11 to Minstrel Knight in novice at Wetherby (16f, soft) 27 days ago, running on late under hand riding. Open to further progress and a player TFRHHHHH BHA-

10 PRINCE

CLOVA

(GB) (85) 5

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Haafaprincess

5 11-2

Aaron Anderson (5) clova farms and mr p d niven

Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs Diana Ewart Clova Hotel & Lodges

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, hung left and carried his tail awkardly when ﬁfth of 6 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good) on NH debut 85 days ago. More is neeed on his hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 FINAL ESCAPE (IRE)

(520) 2/P0-

7 10-9

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Last Campaign (IRE) Charlie Todd

The Escape Artists Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Gerard Mullins & Mags Mullins Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDebut second in Galway bumper for Margaret Mullins in 2023. Still looked in need of the experience when seventh of 10 in 2m Worcester novice hurdle 17 months ago. Has her ﬁtness to prove after a long absence. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 NEEPS AND TATTIES (GB) (32) 4-50

Bl m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE)

Dalziel Family, K Rogers, D Vowles

7 10-9

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Richard Johnson Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWFourth on Hereford bumper debut in December 2024 Took a strong hold when showing similar form in a pair of 2m novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Huntingdon (hooded) this winter. Needs to settle much better TFRHHIII BHA-

DIVISION

DAY (GB) (27) U04

4 10-3

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Full Day Danny McMenamin

Mr Dan Gilbert Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Dan Gilbert Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning stayer on Flat who took a step forward in this sphere under a patient ride when fourth of 8 in juvenile at Wetherby (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Capable of better still TFRHHHHI BHA-

2025: MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) 5 11 5 Callum Pritchard 1-2 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Hood worn by No. 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Legal Weapon (GER), 5-1 Minella Jury (IRE), Lasko des Obeaux (FR), 13-2 Minstrel Knight (GB), 10-1 Irandando Has (FR), Liberty Coach (GB), 18-1 Chillingham (IRE), 28-1 Prince of Clova (GB), Division Day (GB), 33-1 Desertmore News (IRE), 80-1 Final Escape (IRE), 150-1 Neeps And Tatties (GB), 300-1 Hobnail (GB)

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FOURTH RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 125 runners, 15%) runs GEROMINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs GUARD DUTY

WEIGHTWATCHER: GEROMINO won off a handicap mark of 128, his rating is now down 5lb to 123. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GUARD DUTY trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 184 miles.

GUARD DUTY’s 2 placed efforts this season represent solid form and he’s taken to provide Emma Lavelle with a second successive win in this race Geromino landed this race 2 years ago and may provide the main threat on the back of an encouraging return from an absence at Haydock. Smokeringinthedark is next on the list

1 DARGIANNINI (IRE) (55) 5425-1P 11 12-0

B g Fame And Glory - You Take Care (IRE)

Paul O’Brien

Mr Andrew Mitchell Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Eamonn McGuinness Owzat-Cricket, OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways after 9 months off in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2 1/2m, good to soft) in October. Battled well on that occasion but ran poorly when pulled up at Newbury 6 weeks later Given a bit of time since and he was runner-up over C&D off a similar mark last winter. TFRHHHII BHA140

2 GUARD DUTY (GB) (22) 2110-23

9 11-13

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ile de See (FR) Ben Jones

Owners Group 074 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Greenlands Farm Stud Owners Group

TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins last season and has returned with solid placed efforts in handicaps at Newbury (I20/5f, good to soft) and Windsor (2 1/2m, good) this winter. Likely to give another good account for last year’s winning yard TFRHHHHH BHA139

3 BOWMORE (IRE) (41) 433-213

3BOWMORE ) 1)

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Theola (IRE)

8 11-8

Harlequins Racing & Stratford Racecourse Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

NON-RUNNER

Chipp

Br Swordlestown Little Merriebelle Stable LLC

account yard in

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winning hurdler/chaser for Henry de Bromhead. Opened account for present yard when scoring in decisive fashion at Newbury (2m) in November Creditable 11 lengths third in 2m handicap here since Back up in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA134

4 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (223) 3012-11 CD

10 11-8

B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Callum Bewley

Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

Br J. Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D scorer who was in cracking form when winning 3 times between March and June last year Has a career-high mark to contend back from 7 months off so the percentage call might be to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA134

5 GLYNN BRAE (IRE) (48) 2115-15 BF

6 11-6

B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWThree maiden/novice hurdle wins last season and showed a willing attitude to land another win in 2 1/2m Sandown handicap on reappearance in November Disappointing back at Sandown since but his overall record suggests he’s capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA132

6 GEROMINO (FR) (24) 1100/4-4 CD

10 10-11

B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR) Charlie Maggs (5)

Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of this race 2 years ago. Lightly raced since but showed he retains plenty of ability back from a long absence when fourth of 8 at Haydock just after Christmas. Well treated if he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA123

7 GINGER MAIL (FR) (55) 51PP-64 C

10 10-9

Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn

Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fortunate winner (3 lengths down when left in lead last) at Ayr (20.5f, soft) last January. Below par in his 4 outings since but has been cut some slack by the handicapper as a result. TFRHHHII BHA121

KEY Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SMOKERINGINTHEDARK

(IRE) (22) 143-202 6 10-7

B g Shantou (USA) - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)

Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey

Br Victor Connolly

Danny McMenamin

Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointing back from 6 months off at Wetherby in November but put that quickly behind him when second of 9 over 2 1/2m at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day. Respected off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA119

2025: CLASSIC KING (IRE) 7 11 0 Rex Dingle 10-1 (Emma Lavelle) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Hood worn by No. 2.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Guard Duty (GB), 9-2 Smokeringinthedark (IRE), 5-1 Glynn Brae (IRE), 7-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 15-2 Geromino (FR), 16-1 Ginger Mail (FR), 40-1 Dargiannini (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.50

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs JAMAICAINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs JAMAICAINE WEIGHTWATCHER: LITTLE SOIREE won off a handicap mark of 98, her rating is now down 8lb to 90. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMAICAINE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles.

JAMAICAINE has proved a different proposition on her last 2 starts, making it back-to-back wins at Hereford with a strong-travelling success 11 days ago, so she is taken to land the hat-trick with more still to offer. Somebodycomegether has also been going the right way over hurdles and could be the main danger, ahead of Lillistar

1 JAMAICAINE (FR) (11) U-60511 7

Gr m Martinborough (JPN) - Desideria (FR)

Harry Atkins (7)

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Guy Cherel

TIMEFORMVIEWHaving been strong in the betting, showed much improved form when opening account in handcap at Hereford (19.7f) in December and comfortably followed up at the same C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Looks the one to beat under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA86 (+14)

2 VANILLA DANCER (GB)

(38) 3-30F63

B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)

Garry Thexton & Chris Grant

Br T. C. Dawson

7 11-12

Danny McMenamin

Chris Grant, Billingham

www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEWStill looking for a ﬁrst win over hurdles, but following a wind op she turned in best performance of the season when 10 1/2 lengths third of 10 to Somebodycomegether at Catterick (19.3f, good) in December Task is now to build on latest effort TFRHHHII BHA91

3 LITTLE SOIREE (IRE) (27) 400560

Gr m Vendangeur (IRE) - Turmoss (FR)

Folk From The Shire

Br Mr R. Bryan

8 11-11

Beau Morgan (5)

Olly Williams, Market Rasen

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a ﬁrst success in a Huntingdon handicap in May, but ran poorly next time (ﬁnal start for Chris Gordon) and has struggled for form since, fourteenth of 16 at Wetherby (24.1f, soft) 27 days ago. Has enough to prove at present. TFRHIIII BHA90

4 SOMEBODYCOMEGETHER (GB) (38) 643521 D 6 11-9

Gr m Outstrip - Absent Amy (IRE)

Aaron Anderson (5) Hill House Racing Club

Br Mr Nigel Hardy

Jessica Bedi, Yarm

TIMEFORMVIEW Staying handicapper on the Flat who has been steadily progressive over hurdles, opening her account when making all in handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good) in December Capable of another bold bid now that she’s up and running. TFRHHHHI BHA88

5 ANAMANDA (FR) (46) F32-665

Gr m Reliable Man - Anyana

7 11-7

Bruce Lynn Turcan Stewart Borwick Robertson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br A. Moroney Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France who produced best effort over hurdles when narrowly denied at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) in April. However, her form has gone the wrong way in 3 starts this season, so she needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA86

6 KEEP IT COOL (IRE) (33) 00306P

B m Gamut (IRE) - Kalanosa (IRE)

6 11-7

Sam Twiston-Davies

Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket

Br Eamonn Hogan

James Owen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but one of better efforts when third in a Navan handicap (19f), her final run for John Joseph Hanlon Yet to fire in 3 starts for James Owen, pulled up at Fakenham (16f, soft) last time, though yard does tend to find the key to new recruits TFRHHIII BHA86

7 SNAPAUDACIAHEROS (IRE) (78) 3005-04

B m Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Pedisnap (IRE)

Weight, Howe & Oliver

6 11-6

Nathan Moscrop

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br J.P. Farrell Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and showed a bit of promise on seasonal/handicap debut at Sedgefield (19.8f) in September. However, she finished well beaten when fourth of 10 back at Sedgefield (21.2f, good to soft) when last seen in November TFRHHIII BHA85

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

LILLISTAR (GB) (28) 2-2342F

Gr m Zoustar (AUS) - Langlauf (USA)

Mr John Sidebottom & Mrs Kate Sidebottom

6 11-3

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br T Bloom Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Wolverhampton on the Flat in October and continued in good heart back hurdling, making the frame on her next 3 starts Departed at the ﬁrst at Wetherby on her latest outing, so she’s worth another chance to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA82

9 THE LAST DROP

(IRE) (35) 43-5040

B m Mahler - Western Garden (IRE)

The Littles

7 10-12

Finn Lambert (3)

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on ﬁrst 2 starts over hurdles in May 2024 but hasn’t found any improvement sent handicapping this season, tailed off when last of 7 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA77

10 JOTO (GB) (43) 5053-03

B m Dragon Dancer - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE)

Mrs D. W. Davenport

Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

6 10-11

Charlie Maggs (5)

John Dawson, Saltburn

TIMEFORMVIEWFinished closer than previously over hurdles when third on handicap bow at Carlisle in March, her ﬁnal run for Paul Collins. Stepped forward from seasonal/stable debut when third at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago and could have better still to come upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA76

11 GENIES GIRL

(IRE) (28) 06064-0

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Cognitive (IRE)

Mr J. Sheard

7 10-9

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mrs Mary Roche Jeremy Sheard

TIMEFORMVIEWSome promise in bumpers but hasn’t offered much in varied events over hurdles, requiring encouragement to set off when well held in handicap at Wetherby (16f, soft) on return Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA74

12 RHYME SCHEME (IRE) (58) P4000P-

B m Poet’s Voice - Tidal Moon

M Simmons,S Woodcock and Miss LD Sanders

Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt

9 10-7

Conor Rabbitt (3)

Peter Winks, Barnsley

TIMEFORMVIEWFair handicapper at best on the Flat, but form went the wrong way over hurdles in 2024 and returning from 13-month absence she offered little back on the level at Southwell in November Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA72

2025: BROCKARNO 7 11 5 Lee Edwards 40-1 (Belinda Clarke) 16 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jamaicaine (FR), 5-1 Somebodycomegether (GB), 9-1 Vanilla Dancer (GB), Lillistar (GB), 14-1 Joto (GB), 18-1 Keep It Cool (IRE), 22-1 Anamanda (FR), 28-1 The Last Drop (IRE), Genies Girl (IRE), 40-1 Snapaudaciaheros (IRE), 66-1 Little Soiree (IRE), Rhyme Scheme (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.25

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (16 wins from 83 runners, 19%) run FINN LOUGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs THE LONG POINT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE LONG POINT trained by E Lavelle, Marlborough, 184 miles.

KALHANDRION hasn’t looked back since sent over fences this season and is weighted to quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent Uttoxeter third. Hat-trick seeking Jukebox d’Eddy rates the obvious threat.

B g Milan - Jerica Craig Nichol Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Smith Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Thistletown Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer last winter, including over C&D, but he’s yet to hit top for this season and others make more appeal on this occasion Blinkers are retried TFRHHIII BHA110

2 KALHANDRION (FR) (23) P650-13

B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR)

6 11-12

Charlie Maggs (5)

Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved for the switch to chasing this term, going in at the ﬁrst attempt at Huntington (2 1/2m) in November and backing it up with an excellent third of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 23 days ago. This low-mileage 5-y-o could have more to offer so rates a big player. TFRHHHHH BHA108

3 THE LONG

POINT

(IRE) (59) 4425-45

Gr g Kingston Hill - A La Perchoine (IRE)

Mrs Elizabeth Bingley

7 11-8

Ben Jones

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr Michael Moloney Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who showed promise over hurdles last term No signiﬁcant impact in 2 staying handicap chases at Hereford this season though, tried in cheekpieces last time Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA104

4 QUEENS WISH (IRE) (28) 363313 D

B m Shantou (USA) - Tango Lady (IRE)

New Vision Bloodstock

7 11-6

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

Br The Stone Family Syndicate Tote

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton and similar form since joining this yard Got off the mark over fences at Southwell (3m) in November and posted a solid third of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f, good) 28 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA102

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5 SWIFT JET (IRE) (32) 366-P3F

B g Jet Away - April Joy (IRE)

8 11-6

Finn Lambert (3) Halsall, Jensen, Lukas & Purves

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who recorded a good third at Ludlow in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces in December Headgear retained but in rear when fell 9th on his his chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA102

6 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (24) 222-211

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR)

Mr I M Lewis

D

7 10-7

Brian Hughes

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got off the mark (in a headgear change) at Market Rasen (3m) in December and followed it up in 6-runner handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good to ﬁrm) 24 days ago. Up another 7lb but he can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA89

2025: HARJO (IRE) 8 11 8 Sam Twiston-Davies 25-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Kalhandrion (FR), 7-4 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 12-1 Finn Lough (IRE), 14-1 Swift Jet (IRE), 16-1 The Long Point (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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THREE

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 1lb.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (16 wins from 83 runners, 19%) run PASSING PLEASURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runs GREEDY SMITH LONGEST TRAVELLER: MASK OF ZORRO trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 219 miles.

MASK OF ZORRO recorded a good time when pulling clear with another progressive type at Taunton last month and this scopey sort should make a bold bid for the 4-timer This does look competitive, though, with unexposed pair Passing Pleasure and The Two Harrys heading the dangers

1 VEE DANCER (IRE) (69) 6111///P-P

B g Morozov (USA) - Merryisker (IRE)

11 12-1

Freddie Keighley (7)

K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Ryan Potter, Sellack

Br Andrew Pierce

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual-purpose performer at best but has shown nothing in 4 starts for current yard TFRHIIII BHA112

2 MASK OF ZORRO (IRE) (24) 56-4111 D

B g Masked Marvel - Ville Sainte (FR)

The Alyasan Partnership

6 11-13

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br John Mounsey Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken off since switched to handicaps and responded generously to pressure when completing hat-trick at Taunton last month. Up another 6lb but has bags of scope and is still totally unexposed as a stayer TFRHHHHH BHA110

3 PASSING PLEASURE (GB) (38) 5042-11

B g Passing Glance - Just For Pleasure (IRE)

6 11-12

Craig Nichol

Myddelton Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Richard & Candy Mathias Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved to readily make a winning start for this yard in Musselburgh handicap hurdle on return last month and followed up off the same mark on chase bow at Catterick the following week New mark has kicked in but remains open to improvement over a trip he should stay TFRHHHHI BHA109

4 THE TWO HARRYS (IRE)

(53) 3/6/4-02

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Black Rock Lady (IRE)

7 11-11

Paul O’Brien

Mr Harry Redknapp Harry Derham, Newbury

Br B. & O. Bloodstock OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown ability but clearly hasn’t been easy to train, all the better for belated return when second in maiden at Plumpton 53 days ago. Up in trip and remains unexposed heading into handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA108

5 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE)

B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE)

(28) 331116 D

10 11-11

Joe Williamson (3) Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br F. Mc Mahon Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick in decisive fashion at Sedgeﬁeld 7 weeks ago but winning run ended off revised mark when sixth of 7 at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Should at least be more competitive here back down in class TFRHHHHI BHA108

6 ILITCH (FR) (47) 4421-45

8 11-11

B g Authorized (IRE) - Anadara (FR) Charlie Hammond Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr Ludovic Fleury Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWWent the right way sent hurdling for this yard last season, suited by the longer trip when getting off the mark in handicap at Fontwell (17.7f) in March Shaped well in defeat both starts this term and can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA108

7 BALBOA (GB) (24) 30-0504

6 11-10

B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Elwick Stud We Do Vans

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but has dropped to a handy mark and likely to have been in the mix but for a late error at Taunton last time TFRHHHII BHA107

1-2-3: 1.MASK OF ZORRO (IRE)

KEY Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

ROMEO BROWN (GB) (41) 3-F0P11 CD

Br g Yeats (IRE) - Santia

McGoldrick Racing

12 11-9

Oscar Palmer (7)

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br R. W. Russell Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran front runner who has revitalised in cheekpieces to win twice under this rider at Doncaster in recent months Not to be underestimated in hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI BHA106

9 MILAN PARK (IRE) (28) 5//53-244

B g Milan - Helen Wood

Mr Garry Kevin Thexton

Br Philip Kirby

7 11-8

Ross Chapman

Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers and best effort over hurdles when fourth on handicap bow at Wetherby on Boxing Day, albeit well positioned More needed again up on trip TFRHHHII BHA105

10 JUSTUS (IRE) (26) 012P/-64

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE)

Ryder and Alex Sugden

8 11-5

Brian Hughes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br LNJ Foxwoods Partnership Optima Self Store

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark over hurdles early in 2024 and scored twice on level later that year However, lightly raced and disappointing since, tailed off at Leicester over Christmas. TFRHHIII BHA102

GREEDY SMITH (IRE)

(27) 4-000

6 11-2

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Presently Tipsy Kielan Woods

The Megsons Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br T. Westropp Bennett & M. Flemming Wasdell Group

TIMEFORMVIEW Walk In The Park gelding who has displayed ability in 4 his runs so far and no surprise if he made more of an impact now upped signiﬁcantly in trip on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA99

2025: BLUE HOP (IRE) 8 11 9 Jack Quinlan 11-1 (B F Brookhouse) 17 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 10.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Passing Pleasure (GB), 6-1 Mask of Zorro (IRE), Be The Difference (IRE), 8-1 The Two Harrys (IRE), Ilitch (FR), Romeo Brown (GB), 14-1 Balboa (GB), Greedy Smith (IRE), 18-1 Milan Park (IRE), 40-1 Justus (IRE), 150-1 Vee Dancer (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.45 - THE VIRGIN BET EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for maiden four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Trustees of the EBF and Virgin Bet have generously sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 29 entries at £60. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Ofﬁcial BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. The sponsors will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £75. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.45 - THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 31 entries at £75.Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.15 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the ﬁfth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £25 and 11 at £125. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.50 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 26 entries at £40. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.25 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 18 entries at £50. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.00 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 27 entries, 1 at £10 and 26 at £50. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 1lbs.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

FIXTURE LIST 2026

KEY =Jumps Turf =Flat Turf

Bold Text =Feature Day

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MAY

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Sat 16 (E)

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Fri 3(A)

Thu 9(A)

Sat 18 (E)

Thu 23 (A)

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Evening Flat Racing

Summer Saturday Family Fun Day

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Fri 23 (A)

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Betfred St Leger

Ladies Day

Betfred St Leger

Doncaster Cup Day Betfred St Leger Day

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Sat 7(A)

Fri 27 (A)

Sat 28 (A) November Handicap Jumps Season Opener Afternoon Jump Racing

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Fri 11 (A)

Sat 12 (A)

Tue 29 (A)

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