Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 28th February by Arena Racing Company

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1:25

Barra Rua is the Irish raider for the Emmet Mullins yard who may be suited by both the better ground than she had in her last two starts and also coming back to mares’ company should help her chances. She can make the running here if needed and is one for the shortlist. Broomﬁeld Aderra steps up in trip today. She is a Point-to-Point winner so the assumption is that she should stay the extra distance. Limerick Lass was an easy winner at long odds-on in a Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Fontwell last month. She both steps up in trip and in class but there may be more to come from her Park Princess steps up in distance to 3 miles and should appreciate the class drop back down to Listed company.

1.55

Mighty Bandit should be hard to beat here even going up again in the weights. He looked very impressive when winning last time out over course and distance. Queens Gamble returned to winning ways on heavy ground at Wincanton two weeks ago over fences. She is a talented mare, but further improvement is likely needed. Brookie is a previous course and distance winner He pulled up last time out at Ascot and will need a much-improved jumping performance to feature here. He has previously run well in Grade 1 company and can’t be discounted.

2:30

A wide-open renewal of the Grimthorpe Handicap Chase Dartmoor Pirate was an impressive winner of the Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase last month and looks to have tactical pace. He goes up 5lb in the weights but the improvement he has shown in his last two runs is very noteable King’s Threshold is a proven stayer and was a nice winner of a Newbury handicap when last seen at the end of December Jasmin de Grugy fell on New Years Day at Cheltenham. He gets pieces and a tongue tie added today for the ﬁrst time and might be worth another go with off the same mark of 126.

3.05

Bobbarelli makes his ﬁrst start under rules as a 9-year-old for the Twiston-Davies yard He is a dual Point-to-Point winner and has had plenty of experience in that sphere. Dropematthestation does have his chances, but an improvement is likely needed. Tamarind Bay has placed many times in both maiden and novice hurdles and has been a bit of a difficult horse to follow recently but this race does give him a good opportunity to gain his maiden win.

3:40 Captain Cool could be the pace angle to the race He goes down 2lb in the weights and takes a class drop here, although he may not want the ground to be too soft. Chevington ran a good second place on his handicap debut at Hereford before Christmas on soft ground and is worth a market check. The Resdev Tyke is going for a hattrick of handicap wins and has tactical speed. He looks to have good claims here.

4:15

Big Ticket makes his handicap debut, representing the Twiston-Davies team. He looks interesting off a mark of 126 and was an impressive winner of a Point-to-Point race last summer so he would be expected to get today’ s 3 mile ½ furlong trip Porter In The Park has been running consistently well on good ground and carries a low weight here - she looks a danger Serious Chat won here on soft ground over a shorter distance. He never travelled in the Virgin Bet Hogmaneigh Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh but might be worth another try today.

4:50

Ivor Bear ran well when given the tough task of a Listed bumper at Cheltenham, on New Year’s Day. He looks the best of those who have had a run. Cotton Socks has placed twice in his two bumper starts and is likely to feature again. Friendly Glance is worth a market check on debut for trainer Alan King.

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Race 1 1.10 2m 1f 14y

1 Doyen du Bar (IRE) 12-1

NickyRichards DannyMcMenamin Form: 323, TFR:HHHHI

2 Torneo (FR) 11-13

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan Form: 242, TFR:HHHHH

3 Hombre de Guerra (IRE) 11-11

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore DerekFox Form: 1-40, TFR:HHHII

4 Bythesametoken (IRE) 11-10

RossO’Sullivan SeanBowen Form: 3-13, TFR:HHHII

5 Aeros Luck (IRE) 11-10

SandyThomson WilliamMaggs(5) Form: 622, TFR:HHHII

6 Bleu d’Enfer (FR) 11-9

DonaldMcCain BrianHughes Form: 504, TFR:HHHHI

7 Breizh River (FR) 11-3

TristanDavidson CraigNichol Form: 331, TFR:HHHII

8 Chapel Green (IRE) 11-0

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore AlanDoyle(3) Form: 1P5, TFR:HHHII

Race 2 1.40 2m 7f 96y

1 Minella Drama (IRE) 11-8

DonaldMcCain BrianHughes Form: 3P4, TFR:HHHII

2 Ain’t That A Shame (IRE) 11-2

TomEllis JackAndrews Form: P16/-, TFR:HHHII

3 Protektorat (FR) 11-2

DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 2-31, TFR:HHHHH

4 Stolen Silver (FR) 11-2

GeorginaNicholls MissOliveNicholls Form: 4-0P, TFR:HIIII

Race 3 2.15 2m 2f 25y

1 Le Beau Madrik (FR) 11-8

DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: 211, TFR:HHHHI

2 Caballo de Guerra (IRE) 11-5

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore DerekFox Form: 444, TFR:HHIII

3 Gaelic Rover (IRE) 11-5

RuthJefferson JamieHamilton Form: 321, TFR:HHHII

4 Kosac d’Oudairies (FR) 11-5

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan Form: 121, TFR:HHHII

5 Montemares (GB) 11-5

TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 114, TFR:HHHII

6 Red Oak (IRE) 11-5

JamesOwen SeanBowen Form: 212, TFR:HHHII

7 Starmount (IRE) 11-5

BenPauling BenJones Form: 141, TFR:HHHHH

8 The Blue Room (IRE) 11-5

OllyMurphy Form: 12P TFR:IIIII

NON-RUNNER

9 The Last Cloud (IRE) 11-5

PatrickNeville BrianHughes Form: 433, TFR:HHHII

10 West Hill Verde (FR) 11-5

SeamusMullins SeanHoulihan Form: 332, TFR:HHIII

11 Lord Byron (IRE) 10-7

FayeBramley DannyMcMenamin Form: 24, TFR:HHHHI

1 Laaﬁ (FR) 12-0 WilliamDurkan P.M.O’Brien(5) Form: 3-05, TFR:HHHII

2 Cracking Rhapsody (IRE) 11-13

EwanWhillans CraigNichol Form: 066, TFR:HHHHI

3 Jet To Vegas (IRE) 11-12

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore BrianHughes Form: 226, TFR:HHHHI

4 Hamlet’s Night (IRE) 11-11

JamesOwen SeanBowen Form: 122, TFR:HHHII

5 Serious Challenge (IRE) 11-9 FergalO’Brien JonathanBurke Form: 4P1, TFR:HHHHI

6 Hot Fuss (IRE) 11-7

TomDascombe DavidBass Form: 241, TFR:HHHHI

7 Captain Hugo (IRE) 11-6

PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite SeanHoulihan Form: 21F, TFR:HHHII

8 Spectacularsunrise (GB) 11-5

Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies TobyMcCain-Mitchell(5) Form: 126, TFR:HHHII

9 Serious Operator (IRE) 11-4

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore PatrickWadge Form: 312, TFR:HHHII

10 Wise Eagle (IRE) 11-3

AdamNicol RyanMania Form: 2-63, TFR:HHHII

Lucky Manifest (IRE) 11-0

TomLacey StanSheppard Form: 203, TFR:HHHII

12 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 11-0

SandyThomson DannyMcMenamin Form: 02U, TFR:HHIII

13 Bespoke Tailor (IRE) 10-11

OliverSigny GavinSheehan Form: 322, TFR:HHHII

14 Bertie’s Ballet (GB) 10-9

DianneSayer SeanQuinlan Form: 2-04, TFR:HHHII

15 City of Diamonds (IRE) 10-7

DonaldMcCain WilliamMaggs(5) Form: 166, TFR:HHHII

16 Quaviste (FR) 10-4

DanSkelton HarrySkelton Form: U25, TFR:HHHHH

17 Heart Above (GB) 10-2

DianneSayer PeterKavanagh Form: 164, TFR:HHHII

Race 5 3.30 2m 4f 189y

1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) 12-0

PeterAtkinson CallumBewley Form: 112, TFR:HHHHI

2 Skyjack Hijack (IRE) 12-0

JennieCandlish SeanQuinlan Form: 115-, TFR:HHHII

3 Good To Be Alive (IRE) 11-11

OllyMurphy SeanBowen Form: 221, TFR:HHHHI

4 Both Barrels (GB) 11-5

DonaldWhillans CraigNichol Form: 016, TFR:HHIII

5 Florida Dreams (IRE) 11-4

NickyRichards BrianHughes Form: 336, TFR:HHHII

6 Smart Decision (GB) 11-3

TimEasterby JamieHamilton Form: 124, TFR:HHHHI

7 Bold Light (IRE) 11-1

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore AlanDoyle(3) Form: 04U, TFR:HHHHH

8 Frontier Prince (GB) 10-12

FergalO’Brien JonathanBurke Form: 353, TFR:HHHII

Race 6 4.00 2m 51y

1 Vivre Le Reve (GB) 11-10

BenPauling BenJones Form: 10, TFR:HHHII

2 Belaya River (FR) 11-6

HarryDerham HarrySkelton Form: 541, TFR:HHHII

3 Bruce Banner (IRE) 11-6

RebeccaMenzies NathanMoscrop Form: 1, TFR:HHHII

4 Captain Connor (FR) 11-0

MarkWalford JamieHamilton Form: 340, TFR:HIIII

5 Keyboard (IRE) 11-0

AdamNicol RyanMania Form: 222, TFR:HHHHH

6 Storm The Dug (FR) 11-0

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore PatrickWadge Form: 0, TFR:HIIII

7 Word For Word (IRE) 11-0

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero CraigNichol Form: TFR:HHIII

Race 7 4.35 2m 51y

1 Bittalemon (GB) 11-12

JamesMoffatt LeahNoreci(10) Form: 010, TFR:HHHII

2 A Path To Ronda (IRE) 11-7

JamieSnowden GavinSheehan Form: 233, TFR:HHHHH

3 Just An Artist (GB) 11-7

N.W.Alexander BruceLynn Form: P43, TFR:HHHII

4 Am I Bovvered (GB) 11-0

SandyForster PatrickWadge Form: 0P5, TFR:HIIII

5 Bollin Skittle (GB) 11-0

DonaldWhillans CraigNichol Form: 56, TFR:HIIII

6 Changemyluck (GB) 11-0

StuartColtherd SeanQuinlan Form: 003, TFR:HHIII

7 Hunters Spring (GB) 11-0

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore ConnerMcCann(7) Form: 2-44, TFR:HHHII

8 Sagonige (GB) 11-0

RuthJefferson BrianHughes Form: 12/-6, TFR:HHHII

Race 8 5.10 2m 5f 133y

1 Push The Button (IRE) 11-10 MarkWalford JamieHamilton Form: 220, TFR:HHHII

2 Old Gregorian (GB) 10-11

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore DerekFox Form: 3D-1, TFR:HHHHH

3 Al Kalila (IRE) 10-10

S.R.B.Crawford SeanBowen Form: 233, TFR:HHHHI

4 Scarlet Jet (IRE) 10-5

N.W.Alexander BruceLynn Form: 404, TFR:HHIII

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Race 1 1.35 2m 69y

1 Smoke Trail (IRE) 12-0

LucindaRussell&MichaelScudamore GregorWalkingshaw(10) Form: 133, TFR:HHHII

2 Queenie St Clair (IRE) 11-10

NickScholﬁeld FreddieKeighley(3) Form: 131, TFR:HHHHI

3 Ocean Conquest (GB) 11-8

Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies JamesTurner(3) Form: 1P0, TFR:HHIII

4 Locquirec (FR) 11-6

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero BenSmith(6) Form: 366, TFR:HHIII

5 Eddie My Eagle (IRE) 11-6

DanHorsford PhilipArmson Form: 421, TFR:HHHHI

6 Sutherland (IRE) 11-6

TomEllis FinnLambert Form: 520, TFR:HHHII

7 Unjeu Royal (FR) 11-4

TomLacey CameronIles(3) Form: 020, TFR:HHIII

8 Treasure Planet (IRE) 10-12

PaulNicholls JayTidball(3) Form: 415, TFR:HHHHH

Race 2 2.10 2m 69y

1 The Four Sixes (IRE) 12-0

OllyMurphy KevinBrogan Form: 61P, TFR:HHHII

2 Brentford Hope (GB) 11-12

HarryDerham MeganFox(7) Form: 313, TFR:HHHHI

3 Last Kingdom (FR) 11-9

FayeBramley HarryCobden Form: 40P, TFR:HHIII

4 Brave Knight (GB) 11-6

PaulNicholls Form: 131, TFR:IIIII

5 Doctor Blue (FR) 10-13

SamThomas DylanJohnston Form: 216, TFR:HHHII

6 Melon (GER) 10-11

OliverGreenall&JoshGuerriero JonjoO’NeillJr Form: 4-30, TFR:HHHII

7 Marche d’Aligre (FR) 10-9

JamieSnowden IsabelleRyder(5) Form: 220, TFR:HHHHI

8 Rubber Ball (GB) 10-8

NeilKing JackQuinlan Form: 40P, TFR:HHHII

Race 3 2.40 2m 3f 187y

1 Rodney (IRE) 11-10

KerryLee CharlieDeutsch Form: 111, TFR:HHHHH

2 Palacio (FR) 11-7

SamThomas DylanJohnston Form: 1P3, TFR:HHIII

3 Noble Park (IRE) 11-4

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 163, TFR:HHHHI

4 Scorsese (IRE) 11-3

NeilMulholland HarryAtkins(7) Form: 213, TFR:HHHII

5 Authentic Legacy (GB) 10-12

Gary&JoshMoore CaoilinQuinn Form: 512-, TFR:HHIII

6 Mon Champion (FR) 10-12

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 61F, TFR:HHHII

7 Southoftheborder (IRE) 10-11

HenriettaCKnight BrendanPowell Form: 233, TFR:HHHII

8 King Califet (IRE) 10-6

EmmaLavelle BryanCarver Form: 34-0, TFR:HHHII

Race 4 3.15 3m 1f 214y

1 Capodanno (FR) 12-2

NeilMulholland JonjoO’NeillJr Form: P43-, TFR:HHHII

2 Hang In There (IRE) 12-2

EmmaLavelle RianCorcoran(7) Form: 015, TFR:HHHII

3 Sam Brown (GB) 12-0

AnthonyHoneyball ChadBament(7) Form: 6-60, TFR:HHIII

4 Eldorado Allen (FR) 11-9

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 134, TFR:HHHHI

5 Mister Coﬀey (FR) 11-4

NickyHenderson NicodeBoinville Form: 5-20, TFR:HHHII

6 Our Power (IRE) 11-1

SamThomas DylanJohnston Form: F64, TFR:HHHII

7 Copperhead (GB) 10-11

JoeTizzard FreddieGingell Form: 4-0U, TFR:HHIII

8 Torn And Frayed (FR) 10-10

Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies KevinBrogan Form: 122, TFR:HHHII

9 Brave Kingdom (FR) 10-6

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: P-P2, TFR:HHHHH

10 Gabbys Cross (IRE) 10-6

NickScholﬁeld FreddieKeighley(5) Form: 43P, TFR:HHHII

Race 5 3.45 2m 3f 187y

1 Twinjets (IRE) 12-0

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: 11U, TFR:HHHHI

2 Blow Your Wad (IRE) 11-10

Gary&JoshMoore FreddieMitchell(3) Form: 303, TFR:HHHHI

3 Issam (FR) 11-9

TomSymonds CallumPritchard(3) Form: 361, TFR:HHHHH

4 Vincenzo (FR) 11-8

SamThomas DylanJohnston Form: 221, TFR:HHHHI

5 Heltenham (FR) 11-0

DanSkelton CharlieTodd Form: FF5, TFR:HHHII

6 Teddy Blue (GER) 10-13

HarryDerham FreddieKeighley(5) Form: 105, TFR:HHHII

7 Josh The Boss (GB) 10-12

Nigel&WillyTwiston-Davies MrJamieNeild(7) Form: 262, TFR:HHHHI

8 Glengouly (FR) 10-11

FayeBramley CaoilinQuinn Form: 41P, TFR:HHHII

9 Triple Trade (GB) 10-11

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 313, TFR:HHHII

10 Pleasington (IRE) 10-7

OllyMurphy CharlieDeutsch Form: 52F, TFR:HHHII

11 Koukeo (FR) 10-3

Jonjo&A.J.O’Neill KevinBrogan Form: 113, TFR:HHHII Race 6 4.23 2m 4f 118y

1 Goodwin (IRE) 11-11

ChrisGordon FreddieGordon Form: 120, TFR:HHHII

2 Huﬃn An A Puﬃn (IRE) 11-10

LucyWadham TomCannon Form: 1/-1, TFR:HHHII

3 Teriferma (GB) 11-9

JackJones LorcanWilliams Form: 140-, TFR:HHIII

4 Just A Rose (FR) 11-7

PaulNicholls HarryCobden Form: P-5P, TFR:HHIII

5 Yellow Star (FR) 11-5

Gary&JoshMoore CaoilinQuinn Form: 100, TFR:HHIII

6 Kilwaughter (IRE) 11-5

PhilipHobbs&JohnsonWhite MrJackStenhouse(7) Form: 042, TFR:HHHHH

7 Bingoo (GB) 11-4

RobbieLlewellyn CharliePrice Form: P-25, TFR:HHIII

8 Lucky Bere (FR) 11-4

KayleyWoollacott MrJoshuaNewman(5) Form: 012, TFR:HHHHI

9 Tour Ovalie (FR) 11-4

EvanWilliams IsabelWilliams Form: 133, TFR:HHHII

10 Fine Casting (IRE) 11-4

BenPauling Form: 1P4, TFR:IIIII

11 Analiese (GB) 11-2

MelRowley CharlieDeutsch Form: 211, TFR:HHHHI

Race 7 4.58 2m 69y

1 Malina Road (IRE) 11-9

FergalO’Brien JackHogan Form: 1-11, TFR:HHHHH

2 Princess Day (IRE) 11-6

JeremyScott LorcanWilliams Form: 11, TFR:HHHHI

3 Aﬀric Kintail (IRE) 11-2

AlastairRalph NicodeBoinville Form: 242, TFR:HHIII

4 Fairy Park (IRE) 11-2

JoeTizzard BrendanPowell Form: 1-, TFR:HHHHI

5 Kayleigh (IRE) 11-2

RobertStephens HarryBannister Form: 4-, TFR:HHIII

6 Lady Boujee (FR) 11-2

DanSkelton CharlieTodd Form: 26, TFR:HHHII

7 Lady Litigator (IRE) 10-8

AnthonyHoneyball HarryCobden Form: 1U, TFR:HHHII

8 Close To Me (GB) 10-4

IanWilliams LiamHarrison Form: TFR:HHHII

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28 MARCH T H E FL AT IS B A C K

PERFORMING LIVE AFTER NG AFTE

FIRST RACE 1.25

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS MARES

THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £45000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £19611, 2nd £8051, 3rd £4028, 4th £2012, 5th £1008, 6th £504. (Penalty Value £25627.50) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (15 wins from 113 runners, 13%) runs BROOMFIELD ADERRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 71 runners, 15%) runs BROOMFIELD ADERRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BARRA RUA trained by E Mullins, Ireland.

A cracking mares’Listed event in which marginal preference is for COOLANNA who shaped as though this step up to 3m would really suit when going 2-2 over hurdles at Wincanton last month. The upwardly-mobile Livingonaprayer rates a big threat though in her bid to bring up the hat-trick, while Irish challenger Barra Rua and the progressive Dream Shadow can also have a say.

colours no horse age st lb

1 BARRA RUA (IRE) (26) 131344

6 11-0

B m Camelot - Millys Gesture (IRE) Donagh Meyler

Seven Heads Group Syndicate Emmet Mullins, Ireland

Br Gce Farm Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish mare was quick to get off the mark over hurdles at Tramore in November and she has continued in excellent form, posting an admirable fourth of 21 on her handicap debut at Leopardstown (24.1f, heavy) 26 days ago. Holds solid form claims. TFRHHHHI BHA122

2 BROOMFIELD ADERRA (IRE) (64) 13-2313 D BF 6 11-0

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Back To Loughadera (IRE)

Tristan Durrell

Mr Ray Fitzgerald Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br J. J. Harty

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhoreadilyopenedheraccountinthissphereinmares’maidenatLingﬁeld(19.5f)inNovember Builtonthatswitchedtohandicapcompany when third of 7 at Aintree (2m4f) on Boxing Day and she’s very much one to consider now stepped up in trip TFRHHHII BHA121

COOLANNA

(IRE) (30) 22-11

B m Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE)

Mrs Penny Perriss

6 11-0

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Jan Kennedy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up both starts in Irish points before landing 2m6f novice at Uttoxeter on her hurdling bow in December Looked a strong staying type when following up in 2m5f Wincanton novice following month so she’s a big player now upped to 3m TFRHHHHH BHA119

4 DREAM SHADOW

(IRE) (21) 32-2114 D

7 11-0

B m My Dream Boat (IRE) - Rubys Shadow (IRE) Kielan Woods

M Doocey, S Doocey & P J Doocey Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Sean Reilly Doocey Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper winner who has been quick to make her mark over hurdles this term, bagging a pair of novices (around 2m4f) at Warwick and Ayr. Advanced her form when fourth of 9 in Grade 2 at Warwick (2m3f) three weeks ago and ﬁrmly in the picture encountering 3m for the ﬁrst time now TFRHHHHI BHA122

5 EASY

LOVE

(IRE) (21) 3-13P16 D

6 11-0

Ch m Spanish Moon (USA) - Cosavita (FR) Rex Dingle

The Amantes Syndicate Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Joseph Ryan geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who has matched that form sent hurdling, bagging 2m5f Fontwell novice in May and 2m4f Windsor handicap in January. Not disgraced upped in grade when sixth of 9 in Warwick Grade 2 last time and proven over 3m so she’s no forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA118

6 LIMERICK LASS (IRE) (48) 41-21

6 11-0

Br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - The Adare Woman (IRE) Ben Godfrey

The Aﬁllyeights

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Mrs Elizabeth Grant geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunemarelookedagoodprospectwhenlandingaChepstowbumperandagainwhenanexcellentsecondonherhurdlingbowatWincanton(21.4f)before Christmas. Easily completed a simple task in 2m1f Fontwell novice last month and shouldn’t be underestimated despite the step up in grade TFRHHHII BHA113

LIVINGONAPRAYER (GB) (86) 5-11

5 11-0

B m Dartmouth - Deadringerforlove Joe Anderson

Foxtrot Racing & Jon Beese Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Foxtrot Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouth mare who has improved a chunk with each of her three runs, going2-3 and posting a useful effort under a penalty whenlanding 2m5f novice at Wincanton in December Capable of further progress after a break and very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA121

1-2-3: 1.COOLANNA (IRE)

RUA (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

PARK PRINCESS (IRE) (21) 40/-1210

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reine Angevine (FR)

Peter Jones and Diana Goodall

6 11-0

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWHas made up into a fairly useful hurdler this winter, scoring at Ludlow in November and again at Fontwell (2m2f) in January. Not at her best when seventh of 9 in Warwick Grade 2 last time but she’s the sort to bounce back stepping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA126

2025: WORLD OF FORTUNES (IRE) 7 11 5 Brian Hughes 6-5 (L Kenny) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 8.

Stewards Note:

PARK PRINCESS: Following its run on 7/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Coolanna (IRE), 11-2 Livingonaprayer (GB), 13-2 Barra Rua (IRE), 7-1 Limerick Lass (IRE), 15-2 Broomﬁeld Aderra (IRE), 17-2 Dream Shadow (IRE), 11-1 Park Princess (IRE), 16-1 Easy Love (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 1.55

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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

Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (15 wins from 82 runners, 18%) runs HOMME PUBLIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs MIGHTY BANDIT

WEIGHTWATCHER: HOMME PUBLIC won off a handicap mark of 139, his rating is now down 9lb to 130.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GABRIEL’S GETAWAY & BROOKIE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

MIGHTY BANDIT can defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick Queens Gamble impressed at Wincanton a fortnight ago and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of last year’s winner Brookie

colours no horse age st lb

1 HERCULE DU SEUIL (FR) (41) 3P-13P5 D

Br g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cibelle du Seuil (FR)

9 12-0

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mrs Catherine Boudot

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart chaser for Willie Mullins, including a Killarney Grade 2 success in May. Disappointing in Graded events on his last 2 outings in Ireland and betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations now switching to handicap company on his ﬁrst start for Neil Mulholland. TFRHHIII BHA150

2 BROOKIE (IRE) (98) 312-43P CD

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Presenting d’Azy (IRE)

Miss A F Rugg

9 11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Arthur Fennelly geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWWon this race last season Better form in defeat since, including third in 2m Cheltenham handicap in October. Freshened up since a modest run at Ascot in November Capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA148

3 MIGHTY BANDIT (IRE) (35) P/0P-211 CD 6 11-6

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Akalara (IRE)

Jim and Claire Limited

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

James Bowen

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Warren Greatrex Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott who has made a positive start over fences for his current yard, winning handicaps at Newbury and over C&D in recent months. Even a further 8lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA142

4 QUEENS GAMBLE (IRE) (14) 260-331 D

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Gambling Girl (IRE)

Mr A Frost and Mr E Galvin

8 10-10

Paul O’Brien

Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Ardmulchan Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWListed mares ’ bumper/hurdle winner and completed the set when seeing off 4 rivals in a 2m Wincanton Listed mares ’ chase a fortnight ago, looking well suited by the return to 2m. Should go well back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA132

5 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (35) 22-6660 CD 9 10-8

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR)

The Nevers Racing Partnership II

Toby Wynne

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time chase winner during 2023/24 campaign and back on the scoresheet over hurdles here (19.5f) last winter. Runner-up on ﬁnal 3 runs last season but has been operating below his best so far this winter. A ﬁrst-time visor needs to help spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA130

6 GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) (35) 224U43 CD 9 10-4

B g Getaway (GER) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

Rex Dingle Buckingham, Chapman, Kingston &Langford

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Kedrah House Stud geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner In good form in the autumn but not at best of late, beaten 16 lengths when third to the reopposing Mighty Bandit over C&D 5 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA126

2025: BROOKIE (IRE) 8 10 3 Ben Godfrey 11-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Mighty Bandit (IRE), 10-3 Queens Gamble (IRE), 8-1 Brookie (IRE), 10-1 Hercule du Seuil (FR), Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE), 14-1 Homme Public (FR)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THIRD RACE 2.30

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 1YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £70000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £27825, 2nd £13909, 3rd £6958, 4th £3479, 5th £1736, 6th £868. (Penalty Value £36421) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (15 wins from 113 runners, 13%) runs THEFORMISMIGHTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 71 runners, 15%) runs THEFORMISMIGHTY

WEIGHTWATCHER: MORODER won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: DARTMOOR PIRATE & JASMIN DE GRUGY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

NEW ORDER raced closer to the strong pace than Dartmoor Pirate when denied by him in the Great Yorkshire here at the end of January and is taken to turn the tables on 5lb better terms.

Destroytheevidence and King’s Threshold also make the shortlist.

B g Yeats (IRE) - Pearl Buttons

Sailing To Byzantium

James Bowen

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br William Jenks Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever when back to winning ways over this trip at Newbury just after Christmas. That form has been franked and he’s capable of going well again. TFRHHHHI BHA137

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR)

Tom Bellamy

Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t added to last season’s Chepstow chase debut success in 8 subsequent starts in this sphere but placed on several occasions, including at Wincanton in a ﬁrst-time visor (retained) last month. Considered for a stable no stranger to success in this TFRHHHHI BHA134

3 KING TURGEON (FR) (78) 13PP-66 D

Gr g Turgeon (USA) - King’s Crystal

Somerset Racing

8 11-10

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Mrs Henri Devin W & S Recycling

TIMEFORMVIEWTook his form to a new level last season, winning ﬁrst 3 starts of the campaign. Not at his best at Aintree (National fences) and Cheltenham before Christmas but back on his last win mark if reviving after a break. TFRHHHII BHA133

4 DARTMOOR PIRATE (GB) (35) 250-511 C

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Behra (IRE)

7 11-7

Rex Dingle geegeez.co.uk XXII

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br R. W. Russell geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWHas struck twice over fences since ﬁtted with a tongue tie, latterly seeing off the reopposing New Order by 3 3/4 lengths in the valuable Great Yorkshire Chase over 3m here. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA130

5 LORD ACCORD (IRE) (98) 062412 D

B g Yeats (IRE) - Cush Jewel (IRE)

11 11-4

Robert Dunne Lynne & Angus Maclennan

Br Olive Troy

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful hurdler/chaser who has gradually worked his way back to top form this season, making all over this trip at Fontwell in October. Good second in 29f Berkshire National at Ascot since Off 3 months TFRHHHII BHA127

6 JASMIN DE GRUGY (FR) (58) 113-24F BF

B g Masked Marvel - Rose de Grugy (FR)

7 11-3

Richie McLernon Mr John P. McManus

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie La Grugerie geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWVery progressive last season, bagging a handicap 5-timer (3 hurdle, 2 chase) Second at the Punchestown Festival in May and returned with a respectable fourth in Rehearsal at Newcastle (3m) in November Fell at Cheltenham since Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue tie. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 NEW ORDER (IRE) (35) 11-5232

8 11-2

B g Yeats (IRE) - Ballylough Lady (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies

MF Partnership Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Joseph O’Rahilly Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time chase winner (at up to 3m) following a wind op last season Even better form when placing 3 times this winter, latterly 3 3/4 lengths second of 8 to Dartmoor Pirate in the Great Yorkshire Chase over 3m here Should go well off unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA125

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

KELCE (IRE) (28) 21-4021

B g Valirann (FR) - Joleen (IRE)

8 11-2

Conor O’Farrell

Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br James Robinson Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who was back to winning ways in 3m Musselburgh handicap (good to soft) 4 weeks ago. 7lb higher in a more competitive race now TFRHHHII BHA125

9 JUBILANT (FR)

(75) 313351 D

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - A Merveille (FR)

7 11-1

Ciaran Gethings

Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket

Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

TIMEFORMVIEW Third win of a productive campaign when seeing off 4 rivals at Plumpton in December Freshened up All his chase wins have come in small ﬁelds so does need to prove he can adapt to this more competitive scenario TFRHHHII BHA124

10 SOME SCOPE (GB)

(35) 5-35510

B g Telescope (IRE) - Rosygo (IRE)

C

8 10-13

Charlie Maggs (3)

Mark Scott and Nigel Horler Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br Mr W. L. Smith & Partners RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby last term and back to winning ways when making all over 3m here just after Christmas. Didn’t take to the cross-country fences at Cheltenham since Had wind surgery since. TFRHHIII BHA122

11 BROOMFIELDS CAVE (IRE) (64) 12/21-31 D

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Dreaming On (IRE)

9 10-11

Bradley Harris (3)

Bristow Crofts Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br R. Cody Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever on second outing back from a long absence when winning 25f Wincanton handicap on Boxing Day. Will need more to defy a 5lb higher mark in this deeper race One of three for Neil Mulholland TFRHHIII BHA120

12 MORODER (IRE) (61) 0D6PP3 CD

B g Morozov (USA) - Another Tonto (IRE)

12 10-11

James Best

Mrs Ann Leftley Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br Michael Conlon We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEWBig-priced winner of this race in 2023 and 2025 First sign of life this season when 12 lengths third of 7 at Some Scope over 3m here at the end of December His record in this makes him a dangerous one to discount TFRHHHII BHA120

13 THEFORMISMIGHTY (GB) (32)

3-P46P1

9 10-9

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Mimi Equal Tristan Durrell

Mr Garry Wilson

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Shade Oak Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form with a bang when just holding on at Newcastle (23.5f, heavy) last month. Still feasibly treated off 3lb higher but he hasn’t often strung good runs together. TFRHHHII BHA118

2025: MORODER (IRE) 11 10 7 James Best 33-1 (Seamus Mullins) 12 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8, 11, 13.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:

SOME SCOPE: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost both front shoes.

Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Dartmoor Pirate (GB), 8-1 King’s Threshold (IRE), 9-1 New Order (IRE), Theformismighty (GB), 10-1 Jasmin de Grugy (FR), 14-1 Destroytheevidence (GB), Lord Accord (IRE), Kelce (IRE), Jubilant (FR), Broomﬁelds Cave (IRE), 16-1 King Turgeon (FR), Some Scope (GB), 20-1 Moroder (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.05

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

THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN 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): D McCain (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs WHO’S GLEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (10 wins from 28 runners, 36%) runs DROPEMATTHESTATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAMARIND BAY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.

DROPEMATTHESTATION may have been unsuited by the testing conditions at Lingfield last time and remains open to improvement. He gets the nod Who’s Glen and Kefir d’Oudairies rate the principal dangers.

1 ASTA LA VISTA (GB) (128) 44

5 11-7

B g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last Paul O’Brien

Andrew Fox-Pitt Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt

Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEW Well below bumper form when fourth of 11 in novice (12/1) at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 128 days ago. Likely one for longer term TFRHIIII BHA-

2 BERKS AND BUCKS (IRE) (36) 50P

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

Mr J. J. W. Wadham

6 11-7

Jack Tudor

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br M. Fogarty Brown & Brown

TIMEFORMVIEW Only mid-division in 2 bumpers and went with little encouragement on hurdles bow here in January. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 BOBBARELLI (GB) (302) 1F212-P

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bobba Benetta (IRE)

9 11-7

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7)

Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Elizabeth Inman

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual point winner who shaped as if amiss in hunter chase at Cheltenham on NH debut last May. Likely best watched on hurdles bow for new yard TFRHHIII BHA-

4 DROPEMATTHESTATION (GB) (23) 4/1-443

6 11-7

B g Frontiersman - La Creole (FR) Kielan Woods

Old Gold Racing 30 Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Yorton Farm Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising sort who has made the frame both starts over hurdles, shaping bit better than distance beaten suggests when third of 6 in maiden at Lingﬁeld (19.5f, heavy) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on ﬁrst time and he appeals as the type to do better TFRHHHHH BHA116

5 KEFIR D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (86) 21-524

Gr g Seahenge (USA) - Dame d’Oudairies (FR)

6 11-7

James Bowen

Mrs J M Jones Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Michel de Gigou & Haras de La Haie Neuve Betano

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper scorer who built on promising start in this sphere when close second at Market Rasen (20.6f) in November

Not quite in same form latest but remains with potential. Tongue strap on ﬁrst time TFRHHHHI BHA112

6 LEADER CRIK (FR) (127) 26 5 11-7

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Beautifull Crik (FR) Sam Twiston-Davies

Walters Plant Hire Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br E.A.R.L. Du Loisir

TIMEFORMVIEWVery tall gelding who ﬁnished runner-up sole start in Irish points last May. Shaped as if in need of the experience when sixth of 7 in novice at Cheltenham (19.9f, good) on hurdles bow in October Had a breathing operation subsequently and is likely to improve TFRHHHII BHA-

7 LIGHTFINGERED JACK (GB) (79) 20 7 11-7

B g Getaway (GER) - Polly Peachum (IRE) Tom Bellamy

Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped with a good deal of promise when runner-up on debut in 2 1/2m Aintree novice hurdle in November

Couldn’t build on that at Warwick the following month but it remains early days TFRHHHII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

TAMARIND BAY (IRE) (101) 33P423

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Tempest River (IRE)

Mr Mickey Bowen

Br Sir Francis Brooke Bt.

6 11-7

Shane Fenelon (5)

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler. Below best when third of 4 in novice at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in November

Had a break since, however, and could be a player here.

9 WHO’S

GLEN

(FR) (44) 33

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Who’s Steph (IRE)

Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw

TFRHHHII BHA111

5 11-7

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr George Strawbridge Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful Flat winner at his best for Andrew Balding who has made the frame in both starts over timber for new yard, latest when third of 12 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip May well do better TFRHHHHI BHA108

2025: QUEENSBURY BOY (IRE) 6 11 7 Mr David Maxwell 4-9 (Harry Derham) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

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

Stewards Note:

BOBBARELLI: Following its run on 2/5/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dropematthestation (GB), 10-3 Keﬁr d’Oudairies (FR), 9-2 Who’s Glen (FR), 15-2 Leader Crik (FR), 8-1 Tamarind Bay (IRE), 12-1 Lightﬁngered Jack (GB), 33-1 Asta La Vista (GB), 50-1 Bobbarelli (GB), 150-1 Berks And Bucks (IRE)

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TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund

£8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs ANIMATO & ROMANCIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 71 runners, 15%) runs YUMMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: TILEHURST trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles.

TILEHURST is low mileage and could well have more to offer now he is switched to handicapping He can get off the mark over hurdles The Resdev Tyke and Chevington are feared most

1 TILEHURST (GB) (175) 10-233 D BF

B g Bated Breath - Confusing

age

5 12-0

Conor O’Farrell

The Great Pretenders Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Whatton Manor Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper scorer who made a positive start over hurdles at Worcester last summer. Below form when third of 12 in novice at Stratford (16.3f, good) in September but has been given a break since and must enter calculations on handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA105

2 THE RESDEV TYKE (GB) (43) 33-0611 D 5 12-0

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bella (FR)

Tom Midgley (3)

Resdev & Partner Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Peel Bloodstock Resdev Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved at the third time of asking in handicaps when justifying market support at Wetherby (16f) on Boxing Day and showed a good attitude when following up at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA105

3 CHEVINGTON (GB) (70) 0640/2-2

B g Jack Hobbs - Norma Hill

7 11-11

Ciaran Gethings

Mr Geoff Lloyd Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Geoff Lloyd Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBack from 20 months off when creditable second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 70 days ago. Just 2lb higher now and must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA102

4 CAPTAIN COOL (IRE) (28) 432134 D

B g Jet Away - Legal Proceedings (IRE)

6 11-10

Luke Scott (3)

A Baxter, Sowray & White Hart Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Margaret Kelly Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who opened account over timber at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f) in October and got back to that sort of form, in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces, when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA101

5 CARAMELO RAPIDO (IRE) (37) 420-506

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Capuccina (FR)

7 11-7

James Bowen

Mrs Sheree Tucker Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Cyril O’Hara

Reﬂex Courier Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden and arrives on the back of a modest effort at Wetherby in January. Work to do TFRHHIII BHA98

6 ANIMATO (GB) (24) 445340

7 11-6

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe Theo Gillard

Jean Allen Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Solitaire Fashions Limited, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner on Flat (stays 17f) but hasn’t bettered modest form over hurdles, well beaten at Sedgeﬁeld latest TFRHHIII BHA97

7 PRIZED JET (IRE) (24) 30UF66

B m Jet Away - Keeping The Dream (IRE)

6 11-2

I. J. Power Youlneverdrinkalone

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mr Gavin Howlett Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden under NH rules who looked set to make a winning chase debut when coming down 4 out at Sedgeﬁeld in October. Not in same form for new yard since, however, including in this sphere last time TFRHHIII BHA93

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NEW INVENTION (IRE) (23)

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Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Liss A Chroi (IRE)

The Jolly Boys Syndicate

6 10-10

Toby Wynne

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Niall Flynn Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRan with promise at Newcastle on hurdles bow in February of last year but failed to progress in 4 starts since Returns to minimum trip now but is hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA87

9 ROMANCIER (FR) (38) B5-505P

B g Roman Candle - Subprime (FR)

Mr C. J. Edwards and Partner

5 10-9

Charlie Maggs (3)

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br SCEA de Maulepaire Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Found a little improvement when ﬁfth at Musselburgh in December but ran modestly at Catterick last time and has subsequently had a breathing operation. Cheekpieces on ﬁrst time Bit to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA86

10 YUMMY (IRE) (43) 6000

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Mujdeya

Mr Christopher Greenall

5 10-5

Tristan Durrell

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Sean Murphy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEW Never dangerous in bumper and 3 starts over hurdles and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement TFRHHIII BHA82

2025: AOTANO (GER) 4 10 10 Charlie Maggs 28-1 (Donald McCain) 14 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 9. Stewards Note:

ANIMATO: Following its run on 4/2/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 The Resdev Tyke (GB), 5-1 Tilehurst (GB), 13-2 Chevington (GB), 17-2 Captain Cool (IRE), 14-1 Yummy (IRE), 16-1 Animato (GB), 20-1 Caramelo Rapido (IRE), Romancier (FR), 22-1 Prized Jet (IRE), 25-1 New Invention (IRE)

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

£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 (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs SERIOUS CHAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 30 runners, 10%) runs SERIOUS CHAT LONGEST TRAVELLER: IKE SPORT trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles.

DOCPICKEDME goes particularly well here and looks attractively handicapped back over the smaller obstacles He makes fair appeal Kamsinas and Porter In The Park may provide the chief threat.

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1 MINELLA RESCUE (IRE) (134) 320-120

B g Beat Hollow - Some Catch (IRE)

8 12-0

James Bowen

Mr Simon Boucher Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br S. Lannigan O’Keeffe & E Halley

Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd, Far Logistics Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in 23.3f handicap at Uttoxeter in May prior to ﬁnishing second in a stronger race over same C&D the following month. Below par over shorter trip when last seen in autumn but can’t be ruled out here. TFRHHHII BHA139

2 KAMSINAS (FR) (35) 20-2255 D

B g Kamsin (GER) - Louvadeus Has (FR)

9 11-11

Fern O’Brien (5) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr Hugues Van Haaren Olive Print & Graphics

TIMEFORMVIEWMatched useful hurdles form switched to fences this season and wasn’t disgraced in a couple of starts back over the smaller obstacles in graded company at Cheltenham in recent outings Fairly treated, back handicapping, and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA136

3

INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (GB) (35) 15204P 5 11-4

B g Dragon Dancer - Hazy Manor (IRE)

Mr M. Stavrou

Br T. C. Dawson

Tom Bellamy

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times during the summer and returned to form when fourth in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham (24f) in December Struggled here last time, however, and looks on a stiff mark back in handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA129

4 IKE SPORT

(FR) (33) 205266

B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR)

8 11-2

Richie McLernon

The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Har.De L’Etoile

TIMEFORMVIEWDisappointed at Plumpton latest but had run creditably in Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton previously and remains on a workable mark Respected. TFRHHHII BHA127

5 BIG TICKET (GB) (23) 122P1 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Twenty Eight Guns

Mr R. Tredwin

Br Mark & Jane Frieze

5 11-1

Sam Twiston-Davies

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who got off the mark at fourth attempt over timber when taking 6-runner novice hurdle (11/8) at Lingﬁeld (19.5f, heavy) 23 days ago, keeping on well This longer trip should suit and he looks a likely player on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA126

6 SERIOUS CHAT (IRE) (58) 1-21510 C

Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Mathine (FR)

7 11-0

Theo Gillard Greyland Ltd Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Greyland Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Disappointed at Musselburgh latest but has posted a personal best when scoring here (19.4f) previously and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA125

7 DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (35) 1P-5314 CD

10 10-10

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE) Charlie Maggs (3)

Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced his ﬁne record here when scoring over fences (24f) in December and arrives on back of respectable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at this course (24f, soft, 15/2) 35 days ago. 10lb lower over hurdles and must be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA121

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8 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (63) 003333 D 9 10-8

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Beneﬁt of Porter (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10) Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.6f, good, 9/1) 63 days ago. Races off same mark here and looks sure to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA119

2025: PATRIOTIK (FR) 6 10 1 Isabel Williams 9-4 (Evan Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.

Stewards Note:

MINELLA RESCUE: Following its run on 17/10/2025 it was reported that the horse struggled with a drop in distance.

IKE SPORT: Following its run on 26/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

SERIOUS CHAT: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Big Ticket (GB), 5-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 6-1 Ike Sport (FR), 13-2 Kamsinas (FR), Docpickedme (IRE), 15-2 Minella Rescue (IRE), 12-1 Serious Chat (IRE), 16-1 Intosomethinggood (GB)

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Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (17 wins from 79 runners, 22%) runs IVOR BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs COTTON SOCKS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FRIENDLY GLANCE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 176 miles.

IVOR BEAR is sure to progress and win races given the promise he showed in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham and can start the ball rolling in this Cotton Socks can make the frame again, while Friendly Glance looks the pick of the newcomers before market clues.

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1 COTTON SOCKS (GB) (84) 23 BF

Br or Gr g Passing Glance - Giving Back Jack Tudor

Mrs P. Toye Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Pitchall Stud Partnership & Mrs Pat Toye Brown & Brown

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in bumpers at Huntingdon in November and Wetherby following month, still looking a bit rough around the edges when third to a subsequent winner last time Should be thereabouts again. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 FRIENDLY GLANCE (GB) (-)

B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend

11-2

Tom Bellamy

Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle

Br Pitchall Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPassing Glance gelding Brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Finest View Dam, 2m-2 1/4m hurdle/chase winner, sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler Call Me A Star Yard has good record in bumpers (saddled winning newcomer at Ascot earlier this month) TFRHHHII BHA-

3 IVOR BEAR (IRE)

(58) 4 11-2

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Innocent Girl (IRE)

Sam Twiston-Davies

Vestey Bro’s & D Spencer-Churchill Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Clare Kehoe & Bill Byrne

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunegelding Dam,2m-19fhurdle/chasewinner Highlytriedondebutbutshapedwithplentyofencouragementwhenfourthof16inListedbumper at Cheltenham 8 weeks ago, impressing with the way he got into the race More to come and clearly the one to beat down in class TFRHHHHH BHA-

4 MOSCOW STAR (FR) (40) 5

B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Moscow Nights (FR)

Adam & Clare Signy

11-2

James Davies

Oliver Signy, Lambourn

Br Isabelle Corbani, Tom Waugh Oliver Signy Racing LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWCloth of Stars gelding Half-brother to numerous winners, including multiple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Coquelicot

Seemed unsuited by test of speed when ﬁfth of 6 in AW bumper last month and needs to leave that effort behind TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MUSIC SONG (FR) (-)

Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Face A Face (FR)

11-2

Robert Dunne

Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip

Br Mr Bernard Barbery et al

TIMEFORMVIEWPrince Gibraltar gelding. Half-brother to French 17f/2 1/4m chase winner Lavriot Star Dam, maiden on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stays 3 1/4m) Georges Saint. Stable had well-backed winning debutant in bumper at Market Rasen earlier this month. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 NOBLE WAY (FR) (-)

B g Galiway - Noble Melody (USA)

11-2

Charlie Maggs (3) Willow Racing Partnership

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Br Rashit Shaykhutdinov GAIN Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEWGaliway gelding Dam lightly raced on Flat in France, from family of useful miler Mousse Au Chocolat

Rare runner in this sphere for Flat-oriented yard Market can guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 WINSTON’S OATH (IRE) (68) 56 11-2

B g Churchill (IRE) - Honor Bound Lee Edwards

Gee Gees Racing & G 4 Contracts Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

Br Clarecastle Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Down the ﬁeld in bumpers at Wetherby (junior) and Huntingdon (maiden). Headgear now applied. TFRHIIII BHA-

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B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Nafaayes (IRE)

11-2

Charlie Hammond

Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock & Nigel Kelly Science Supplements

TIMEFORMVIEWNathaniel gelding. Dam, lightly raced over hurdles (2m winner on Flat), out of sister to high-class 1m/1 1/4m performer Haafhd and from excellent Flat family. Yard get occasional winners in bumpers. TFRHHHII BHA-

EBONY EBBS (GB) (26) 0 10-9

Br f Frammassone (IRE) - Banrion Scairp (IRE)

Kielan Woods

Mr Peter James Moffatt Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton

Br Anita Aveline

TIMEFORMVIEW Frammassone ﬁlly who was beaten a long way out in bumper at Kempton earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA-

2025: AT THE OCHE (IRE) 4 10 11 James Turner 13-2 (Nigel Twiston-Davies) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Ivor Bear (IRE), 6-1 Friendly Glance (GB), 8-1 Cotton Socks (GB), 12-1 Music Song (FR), Noble Way (FR), 16-1 Zotay Nzuri (GB), 22-1 Moscow Star (FR), 66-1 Winston’s Oath (IRE), 250-1 Ebony Ebbs (GB)

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First Race 1.25 - THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25627 to the winning horse The second to receive £9616, the third £4815, the fourth £2398, the ﬁfth £1206 and the sixth £603. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares only. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £225. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19611; Second £8051; Third £4028; Fourth £2012; Fifth £1008; Sixth £504. (Penalty Value £25627.50) A

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Second Race 1.55 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 21st, 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 9 entries, 2 at £40 and 7 at £200. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (Penalty Value £20812)

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Third Race 2.30 - THE VIRGIN BET GRIMTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36421 to the winning horse The second to receive £16744, the third £8372, the fourth £4186, the fifth £2093 and the sixth £1043. for five yrs old and upwards. £350 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £70 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £280 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 21st, 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 20 entries, 6 at £70 and 14 at £350. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £27825; Second £13909; Third £6958; Fourth £3479; Fifth £1736; Sixth £868. (Penalty Value £36421) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.05 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 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. 17 entries at £75. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

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Fifth Race 3.40 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the ﬁfth £248. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 21st, 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. 17 entries at £41. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3312; Second £1656; Third £828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE VIRGIN BET 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. February 26th. Penalties, after February 21st, 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. 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 at £125. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

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Seventh Race 4.50 - THE VIRGIN BET “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for four yrs old only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, or an Irish Academy Hurdle race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior National Hunt Hurdle races, Irish Academy Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 23rd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 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. 20 entries at £22. - Closed February 23rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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