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Welcome to our February Jump Racing meeting sponsored by Virgin Bet!
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Join us on Saturday 28th February for our Virgin Bet Grimthorpe Chase! Expect thrilling action, top class horses and an unbeatable atmosphere as this famous race takes centre stage. Covering 3 miles and 2 furlongs, the Grimthorpe Chase is a true test of stamina, endurance and tactical brilliance as well as a key Grand National trial!
Our William Hill Lincoln Handicap on Saturday 28th March is set to be one of the biggest days in the racing calendar here at Doncaster Racecourse! The curtain raiser of the British Flat Turf season, with history dating back to 1849, the Lincoln Handicap is a fiercely competitive race which always attracts top quality fields and delivers drama from start to finish. Enjoy vintage music magic from The Upbeat Beatles live after racing on this date Relive classics from Please Please Me to Abbey Road – a performance you won’t want to miss!
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Rachel Harwood Executive Director
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment Procedures
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On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
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THURSDAY 05 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
MICHAEL EYRE (Chief Steward), CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
BETH DOWSWELL, ROBERT McCARTHY, SARAH RUSSELL
STARTERS
RUSSELL GARRITTY
STUART TURNER
JUDGE
NICK BOSTOCK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY OFFICER
DAVID GREEN
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MATT BUTTERELL
KATE KING
CAMERON ROBERTS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
DR PATRICK WYNN
DR SIMEON RAYNER
DR NAV KANGOKAR
NURSE
SHARON WATTERS
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
ALEC DENT
GRAHAM GRAY
JOE O’GORMAN
BETTING RING MANAGER
MARK RYAN
COMMENTATOR
ALAN HOWES
HANIDCAPPER
MARTIN GREENWOOD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RACHEL HARWOOD
GENERAL MANAGER
NIKKI GRIFFITHS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
DAVID ATTWOOD
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
RACHEL HARWOOD
DEPUTY
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
DAVID ATTWOOD
SAFETY OFFICER
JULIE NICHOL
RACECOURSE
PHOTOGRAPHER
NIGEL KIRBY
www.nigelkirbyphotography.com
No.ofdayssincelastran colour graphic
horse’s name
horse’s saddlecloth number
formguide previous performances /=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
birthplace ofhorse ifnot GreatBritain age
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB)
(227) 5/21232-
B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
weight st-lbs
4 10-13
David England
Olly Murphy, Warwickshire
M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here. TFRHHHII BHA-
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
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THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (16 wins from 79 runners, 20%) runs JEWEL EYED JUDY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Lavelle (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs CALL YOUR BLUFF LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARLEY’S PRIDE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
CALL YOUR BLUFF ran well under his young pilot at Hereford 7 weeks ago and looks the way to go in a thin contest You Did is respected, while Harley’s Pride is interesting now going handicapping up in trip for David Pipe.
1 NEW INVENTION (IRE) (47) 4-0P0
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Liss A Chroi (IRE)
The Jolly Boys Syndicate
6 11-12
Tristan Durrell
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Niall Flynn Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with promise at Newcastle on hurdles bow in February but failed to progress in a trio of outings since, including on handicap bow at Hereford last time Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHIII BHA92
2 YOU DID (IRE) (14) 561216 D
B g Mount Nelson - Dinaria des Obeaux (FR)
Sharing The Dream Syndicate
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
6 11-11
Charlie Maggs
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHas benefited from his stamina being brought more into play, getting off the mark in handicap at Hexham (20.1f) in October and proving determined when doubling his tally at Musselburgh (23.8f) in December Not in same form at Wetherby latest but must be respected here. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHHI BHA91
3
CASTANEA
BREEZE (IRE) (40) 354-412 BF
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kates The Boss (IRE)
B. J. Painter
) ) F dham,
6 11-10
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Declan Phelan Brown & Brown
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA90
4 FOX COTTAGE (GB) (25) 05-342P
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cantata Too (IRE)
6 11-5
Daniel Sansom
Mrs D S Aldous Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Mrs James Aldous We Do Vans
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished closer than on previous starts when second in 3-runner handicap at Leicester (20.5f) in December but failed to build on that at Fontwell since and others appeal more. Cheekpieces on first time TFRHHIII BHA85
5 PEARL SMOKE (GB) (16) 0-6366P
B m Dartmouth - Pearlita
Oliver Greenall Racing Club
5 11-5
Nathan Andrews (10)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br W. P. Jenks Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in maiden/novice hurdles and similar story on switch to handicapping at Leicester last month. Now tried in cheekpieces for first time TFRHIIII BHA85
6 JEWEL EYED JUDY (GB) (25) 5PP-14P
Gr m Passing Glance - Millicent Silver
6 11-2
James Turner (3)
Mr John Goodman Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br John Goodman & the Late Owen Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Had shown decidedly little prior to opening her account in a weak handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f) in November and has gone the wrong way in a couple of outings since. TFRHHIII BHA82
7 CALL YOUR BLUFF (GB) (47) 305-003
B g Telescope (IRE) - Squeeze Me
6 11-2
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10)
Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br F. Lloyd Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to best form, under this pilot, when good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 47 days ago. 1lb lower now and could be the way to go TFRHHHHH BHA82
1-2-3: 1.CALL
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 HARLEY’S PRIDE (IRE) (22) 46-600
B m Jet Away - Cloud Break
You’d Never Know Syndicate
6 11-1
Rian Corcoran (8)
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Richard Banville W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 bumpers last season and no show in a trio of novice hurdle outings more recently However, sent handicapping upped in trip off a lowly mark and is worth monitoring in the market. TFRHHHII BHA81
9 KILNACARRA (IRE) (71) 50P///-5PP
B g Palavicini (USA) - Lady Annellie (IRE)
Miss J. I. Bedi
Br Mrs Mary Jane Bourke
9 11-0
Conor Rabbitt (3)
Jessica Bedi, Yarm
TIMEFORM VIEW Some form in Ireland in 2021 but no show in 3 comeback outings for new yard after a huge absence. Has had a breathing operation, wears first-time visor. TFRHIIII BHA80
10 FANCY NANCY PANTS (GB) (14) 40-P43P
B m Dylan Mouth (IRE) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
6 10-5
Luke Scott
Mr P. Wilson Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Jill Musgrave Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORMVIEWBred to stay well and, having slipped in the weights, showed more than previously when third in Wetherby handicap (24.1f) in December Couldn’t back that up at same course last time, however, and her overall profile is off-putting. TFRHHIII BHA71
2025:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 2, 4, 5.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 9.
Stewards Note:
YOU DID: Following its run on 22/1/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. FANCY NANCY PANTS: Following its run on 22/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Call Your Bluff (GB), 7-2 You Did (IRE), 13-2 Harley’s Pride (IRE), 9-1 Fox Cottage (GB), Fancy Nancy Pants (GB), 11-1 Jewel Eyed Judy (GB), 20-1 New Invention (IRE), 33-1 Pearl Smoke (GB), 300-1 Kilnacarra (IRE)
HORSE WELFARE COMES FIRST AT DONCASTER
At every race meeting at Doncaster our top priority is the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. We have a dedicated team of highly qualified vets and doctors following the action at all times and a horse ambulance in attendance at every meeting.
Use of Screens
It is our policy to erect green screens around any horse requiring veterinary attention. This does NOT reflect the severity of any injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.
Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!
AWARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS &TRAINERS
Owners and Trainers Benefits
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• Complimentaryfood voucher –redeemable in Owners &Trainers lounge on second floor.
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SECOND RACE 1.15
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD
THE VIRGIN BET EBF
JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
(GBB RACE)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (19 wins from 86 runners, 22%) runs MUSTANG DU BREUIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runs DUC DE ROHAN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINK ‘N PURPLE trained by S Mullins, Amesbury, 196 miles.
MUSTANG DU BREUIL sets the standard on his French form and looks a likely improver for his new yard. He can land the spoils Milou du Chenet and Pippin’s Legend may provide the chief threat.
1 MILOU DU CHENET (FR) (63) 11 D 11-10
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Chloe Triomphe (FR)
Jim and Claire Limited
Br M. Besnouin & J. Feuillet-Besnouin
Brian Hughes
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Warren Greatrex Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Comfortably made all in juvenile hurdle at Bangor (16.7f) on debut in November and followed up in similar fashion at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) last time This is tougher but he remains open to improvement TFRHHHHI BHA120
2
MUSTANG DU BREUIL (FR) (105) 1
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Pearl de La Roque (FR)
11-7
James Bowen
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Ch. Blin & E. Helye
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual who landed 13-runner juvenile hurdle (44/1) at Auteuil (17.9f, soft) on debut 105 days ago. Since joined Nicky Henderson and must be of interest here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 COTTON SOCKS (GB) (61) 23 BF 11-0
Br or Gr g Passing Glance - Giving Back
Mrs P. Toye
NON-RUNNER
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Pitchall Stud Partnership & Mrs Pat Toye Brown & Brown
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-
4 DUC DE ROHAN (IRE)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Victorine (FR)
(-) 11-0
Tristan Durrell
Baron Edouard De Rothschild Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.C. Ecurie de Meautry
TIMEFORM VIEW Siyouni gelding. Half-brother to 1m-9.7f winner in France Vcte de Jodelet. Dam French 1 1/4m winner Trainer’s newcomers command respect. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MOLLY’S LAD (GB) (35) 25 11-0
B g Falco (USA) - Molly Childers (IRE)
Fern O’Brien (5)
The Ravenstone Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Nick Brown Racing & Breeding BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong in the betting and made a promising start to his career when second at Aintree in November and backed that up when fifth of 16 in Listed bumper (5/1) at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) 35 days ago, sticking to task Worth monitoring in market on hurdles debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 PINK ‘N PURPLE (IRE) (22) 656 11-0
Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Friend
Daniel Sansom (3)
Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br Seamus Mullins We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Signs of only minor promise in a bumper and brace of hurdles starts and looks a longer-term prospect TFRHIIII BHA-
7 PIPPIN’S LEGEND (GB) (37) 43 11-0
B g Passing Glance - Dabinett Moon
The Tweed Clad Fossils
Tom Bellamy
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise on bumper debut and offered something to work on when third of 6 in juvenile at Haydock (15.6f, good) on hurdles bow 37 days ago, running green. Tongue strap on first time Should progress TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
THE GRAYSTER (IRE) (37) 25
Gr g Way To Paris - Just For Fee (IRE)
J&F Gray
Br Don Commins
11-0
Luke Scott (3)
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran with credit on debut here in November but failed to improve on that at Haydock the following month and looks up against it here.
9 CAPLA RESDEV (GB) (36)
40
Gr f Almanzor (FR) - Skyline Dancer
Resdev, Capla Dev. & Mr L Westwood
TFRHHIII BHA-
10-7
Jamie Hamilton
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Newsells Park Stud Resdev Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed some promise in bumper here in November but finished well beaten at Uttoxeter since and is best watched on switch to hurdling.
TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
THE GRAYSTER: Following its run on 30/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mustang du Breuil (FR), 5-2 Milou du Chenet (FR), 7-1 Molly’s Lad (GB), 8-1 Duc de Rohan (IRE), 12-1 Pippin’s Legend (GB), 18-1 The Grayster (IRE), 66-1 Capla Resdev (GB), 100-1 Pink ‘n Purple (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
HBLB PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £ 390,380 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
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THIRD RACE 1.50
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH NIGHT NURSE HURDLE
SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs COUNT OF VENDOME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runs KING ESOTERIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: STANNERS GLEN trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 249 miles.
Only a handful of these make any serious appeal, COUNT OF VENDOME getting the nod to go one better than on hurdling debut having snatched defeat from the jaws of victory late at Bangor in November Stanners Glen was held back by inexperience when sent off a well-backed favourite atTaunton 8 weeks ago, but he looks most threatening here, with Dan Skelton’s once-raced French Flat recruit King Esoteric completing the shortlist
1 COUNT OF VENDOME (IRE) (85) 55/131-2 D 6 11-4
Gr g Getaway (GER) - Our Katie (IRE)
Mr T. G. Leslie
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Pat & Eddie Barry Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner from 3 starts who should have made a successful hurdling debut/return at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 3 months ago, 3 lengths ahead and in control when losing all momentum last (traded 1.01 in-running) Fancied to make amends with improvement on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 DIFFERENT DRUM (GB) (14)
0
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hi Calypso (IRE)
Mr Clifton, Mr Matthews, Miss L Allan
5 11-4
Jamie Hamilton
Louise Allan, Newmarket
Br Philip Newton Clifton Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered only very limited encouragement tried hurdling at Huntingdon a fortnight ago. Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 LUCKIE DEVIL (IRE) (23) 2-4P
Br g Pillar Coral - Uimhir A Seacht (IRE)
6 11-4
Callum Bewley
Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Michael Long Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in Newcastle bumper last March (travelled well but no match for now useful winner) and possible excuses for weak finish at Kelso next time (got loose beforehand). However, he showed nothing fitted with a hood on hurdling bow/return at Ayr recently so looks an easy swerve TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MADE ALL (GB) (21) 00
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Albanderi
Made Profiles Ltd
5 11-4
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Al Rabban Racing/Lope de Vega Syndicate Made Profiles Ltd, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair three-time winner on the Flat last year who is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 NOT AT THAT PRICE (GB) (21) 44-26
B g Kayf Tara - Tazzarine (FR)
Mr R. F. Bailey
6 11-4
James Bowen
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br R. F. Bailey Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when fourth in a couple of bumpers last spring and, following 6 months off, again ran well from the front when second of 10 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) in October Little encouragement to glean from his hurdling bow at Ludlow last month and now drops back in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PRINCE OF CLOVA (GB) (98) 5
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Haafaprincess
clova farms and mr p d niven
Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs Diana Ewart
5 11-4
Peter Kavanagh
Peter Niven, Malton
Clova Hotel & Lodges
TIMEFORMVIEW Hung left and carried his tail awkwardly when fifth of 6 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good) on debut in October. More needed on his hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
7 RIBBLE RIVER (IRE) (132) 5 11-4
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ashtown Girl (IRE)
Sean Quinlan
Hambleton Racing Mrs C Clark Miss A Lee Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Barry Noonan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), successful penultimate start and again ran well when last seen in September Makes hurdles bow for a new yard and probably one for later on TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
STANNERS GLEN (IRE)
(56) 21-13 BF
B g Mount Nelson - Bandelaro (IRE)
Tony Gill, Michael Yates & Partners
7 11-4
Bryan Carver
Harry Fry, Corscombe
Br Paul Giles Grosvenor Sport
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhomadeasuccessfulbumperdebutatTipperaryforRobertTynerlastMay.Popularinthemarketbutheldbackbyinexperienceonyard/hurdling bow (sold for £78,000) on return at Taunton 8 weeks ago (tongue tied and had wind op) but seems sure to do better with that under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 VICTORS SPIRIT (SAF)
(28) 22F
B g Vercingetorix (SAF) - Acaciawood (SAF)
The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership
Br Mr W. J. Engelbrecht
5 11-1
Jack Quinlan
Neil King, Burderop
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped with plenty of promise in 2 bumpers last summer Tailed off in an AW maiden at Wolverhampton in December and would have done little better had he completed on hurdling debut at Taunton last month TFRHHIII BHA-
10 ANNIE MCGRATH (IRE)
(16) r-5P
B m Westerner - Uranna (FR)
6 10-11
Ross Chapman
Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Paul McGrath Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out sole start in points and little to shout about in a couple of maiden hurdles in recent weeks TFRHHIII BHA-
11 UPTOWN LASS (IRE) (95) 036-4
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Downtown Trim (IRE)
Silene Partnership
Br Kenneth Parkhill
6 10-11
Charlie Hammond
Nick Kent, Brigg
Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in bumpers for Nicky Henderson but showed a bit sent hurdling after 6 months off when fourth of 6 in novice at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) in November Needs to build on that after a break TFRHHHII BHA-
12 KING ESOTERIC (GB) (293)
B g Kingman - Esoterique (IRE)
Baron Edouard De Rothschild
Br Societe Civile de L’Ecurie de Meautry
4 10-6
Tristan Durrell
Dan Skelton, Alcester
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when fifth in newcomers race at Saint-Cloud last spring, only outing on Flat. Interesting recruit for the powerful Dan Skelton yard (gets handy 4-y-o allowance) and market support would look significant on return/hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.
Stewards Note:
MADE ALL: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Count of Vendome (IRE), 9-4 King Esoteric (GB), 5-2 Stanners Glen (IRE), 33-1 Ribble River (IRE), 40-1 Not At That Price (GB), Prince of Clova (GB), Victors Spirit (SAF), 50-1 Uptown Lass (IRE), 200-1 Different Drum (GB), Luckie Devil (IRE), Made All (GB), Annie McGrath (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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FOURTH RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs GEROMINO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Wadham (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs HUFFIN AN A PUFFIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMING GEORGE trained by N King, Burderop, 184 miles.
I’M A LUMBERJACK appeals most despite a 3lb rise, having travelled smoothly in his first-time hood at Newbury 38 days ago He’s on a fair mark and can take this, while Smokeringinthedark bounced back returned to better ground at Musselburgh last time and looks a danger. It’s too soon to dismiss Storming George now switched to handicaps over a longer trip
1 STORMING GEORGE (IRE) (41) 15-316 C 6 11-8
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Nickel (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop
Br Mr Neville Reid Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful in bumpers. Won novice hurdle impressively here in late November but proved a let down when tailed-off sixth of 6 in Grade 1 hurdle at Aintree (17/2) 41 days ago. Handicap debut and could be worth another chance up in trip TFRHHHII BHA125
2 I’M A LUMBERJACK (GB) (38) 1F31-52
B g Jack Hobbs - Decision Made (IRE)
This Time Next Year Partnership
7 11-6
Tom Bellamy
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a novice hurdle last April and stepped forward from reappearance when second of 12 in handicap at Newbury (5/1) 38 days ago in first-time hood, travelling smoothly and challenging 2 out before unable to quicken late On a fair mark and looks capable of resuming winning ways despite 3lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA123
3
GEROMINO
(FR) (37) 1100/4-4 CD
B g Masked Marvel - Romane Place (FR)
Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick
10 11-6
Charlie Maggs (5)
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice at this course in 2023/24, including at this C&D off 5lb higher. Showed a good chunk of ability remains on return from 20 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (8/1) 37 days ago. One to consider back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA123
4 BLUEGRASS (IRE) (28) 6-10303
B g Galileo (IRE) - Quiet Reflection
7 11-5
Charlie Hammond
Mrs. Diana Gardiner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Coolmore Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a thin handicap hurdle last October after a breathing operation but has been inconsistent since, most recently third of 10 atTaunton (28/1) 28 days ago staying on from off the pace Second has won since but needs to build on that improved effort TFRHHIII BHA122
5 HUFFIN AN A PUFFIN (IRE) (685) 1/-
7 11-3
B g Mount Nelson - Run Like The Wind (IRE) Tom Cannon
Mrs M. C. Banks
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Peter and Ann Downes Brown & Brown
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on hurdling debut at Newbury nearly 2 years ago, overcoming greenness to get up on the line by a short-head. First run for new yard/handicap debut here following lengthy absence and open to improvement if fit enough TFRHHHII BHA120
6 SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (IRE) (35) 143-202 6 11-2
B g Shantou (USA) - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)
Callum Bewley
Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Nicky Richards, Greystoke
Br Victor Connolly Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)
TIMEFORMVIEW Disappointed when favourite on soft ground at Wetherby on return from 7 months off in November but bounced back when second of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (11/2) 35 days ago. That was a career-best and he remains lightly-raced. TFRHHHHI BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
STORMING GEORGE: Following its run on 26/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 I’m A Lumberjack (GB), 4-1 Smokeringinthedark (IRE), 9-2 Huffin An A Puffin (IRE), 11-2 Storming George (IRE), 6-1 Geromino (FR), 13-2 Bluegrass (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.00
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH FORGIVE ‘N FORGET SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs KADJAR DES MOTTES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 47 runners, 30%) runs MUMFORD’S MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLEMENSTIDE trained by T Faulkner, Devauden, 177 miles.
MUMFORD’S MAGIC made an encouraging return from a lengthy absence at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve and can open his account here. Kalhandrion has made a solid start to his chasing career and looks the obvious danger.
1 MUMFORD’S MAGIC (IRE) (36) 240/20-2
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Evesham Star (IRE)
8 11-12
Tristan Durrell Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br John Lane Foxtrot Racing TIMEFORMVIEW Posted career best, back from 14-month absence, when good second of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 36 days ago. 2lb rise fair and he is entitled to build on that TFRHHHHH BHA110
2 KALHANDRION (FR) (13) 650-132 BF
B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR)
Mr R. Key
6 11-10
Charlie Maggs (5)
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for the switch to chasing this term, scoring on debut at Huntingdon (19.9f) before creditable placed efforts at Uttoxeter and in C&D handicap (soft) 13 days ago. Likely contender TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 KADJAR DES MOTTES (FR) (45) 334-4F4 D 6 11-8
B g Balko (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)
David Shaw & Nigel Dunnington
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who has posted fair form under Rules, including when fourth in Musselburgh handicap (20.3f, good to soft) in December May benefit from this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA106
4 FLEMENSTIDE (IRE) (1090) /122/P0//-
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Keep Face (FR)
Mrs Gemma McAdam
11 11-7
Callum Bewley
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Louis G. Vambeck Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful hurdles debut in Ascot novice (21.5f) in November 2021 Very lightly raced since for Paul Nicholls and make his yard/chasing bow here with plenty to prove after nearly 3 years off. TFRHIIII BHA105
5 HALPHA SOLEIL (FR) (57) 0-20505
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR)
T I S Partnership
Br S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R
9 11-2
Brian Hughes
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner but yet to score over fences and arrives out of sorts. Had wind operation. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA100
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Kalhandrion (FR), 6-4 Mumford’s Magic (IRE), 11-2 Kadjar des Mottes (FR), 22-1 Halpha Soleil (FR), 66-1 Flemenstide (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 115YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (15 wins from 81 runners, 19%) runs GENTLEMAN BILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (3 wins from 18 runners, 17%) runs WILLIAM OF YORK
WEIGHTWATCHER: CLONAKILTY won off a handicap mark of 115, his rating is now down 8lb to 107. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANOTHER FINE MESS trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 256 miles.
ANOTHER FINE MESS has few miles on the clock and produced a career best when scoring over hurdles at Chepstow in December Upped in trip, he may have more to offer yet and is taken to make a successful debut over the larger obstacles here. Empty Nest and Busty Boy could be the dangers.
1 GENTLEMAN BILL (IRE) (41) 206-353 C
B g Rule of Law (USA) - Snow Water (IRE)
8 12-2
Craig Nichol
Bill’s a Gent Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Fionan O’Driscoll Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/dual 2m hurdler winner who made an encouraging start over fences at Aintree in October and got back on track, in first-time cheekpieces, when creditable third of 9 in handicap chase (6/1) at Wetherby (19.4f, soft) 41 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 BUSTY BOY (IRE) (85) 6222-23
9 11-12
Ch g Ivawood (IRE) - Alexander Divine Callum Bewley
Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Thomas Maher Lip Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since scoring at Kelso back in October 2023 but he has rarely finished out of the frame since Near best form when third of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, soft, 6/1) in November and looks worth a try in cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA118
3 THE WINSLOW BOY (GB) (24) 310P-3P
7 11-6
B g Dartmouth - Mizzurka Ben Poste
Chase The Dream and Partner
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Golden Cap Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on winning a Chepstow novice hurdle last season but back on track sent chasing when third there (16.1f) in November Latest run best excused (slithered on landing half way) and can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA112
4 WILLIAM OF YORK (GB) (41) 11/P-PP6 C D
10 11-4
B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne Ross Chapman
Mike and Eileen Newbould Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick at Carlisle in April 2024 but raced only 4 times since, pulling up on first 3 occasions Better signs at Wetherby latest, however, and he is 8lb below his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA110
5 ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE)
(40) 6/4F1-51
Gr g Mount Nelson - Miss Blueyes (IRE)
Mrs Helen L. Stoneman
Br T. Boylan
7 11-2
Bryan Carver
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Stoneman Engineering
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16.1f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Interesting that connections have decided to go chasing now and he remains fairly treated. Can go well if stamina holds out. TFRHHHHH BHA108
6 CLONAKILTY (IRE) (12) P432-0P
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Soeur Gael (IRE)
9 11-1
Sean Quinlan
Mr A. Balmer Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Philip Heskin Siba Contracts
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful 2m4f chase scorer for Olly Murphy but he has offered little in either start for new yard this term TFRHIIII BHA107
7 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (19) 11-4616 C 8 10-10
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)
The Bench
Jack Quinlan
Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over hurdles last season who got off the mark at the first time of asking in this sphere when scoring at this course (16.4f) in December Not in same form at Taunton since but can’t be ruled out. TFRHHIII BHA102 (-1)
1-2-3: 1.ANOTHER FINE MESS (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (21) 316-052
B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)
Mr M Blades, S Morrell, K Hathaway
Br Mr Daniel Furini
8 10-3
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Mark Walford Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 chases over this sort of trip last season and returned to form when good second of 9 in handicap chase (6/1) at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 7, 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
CUBAN COURT: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tight track.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Empty Nest (IRE), 10-3 Another Fine Mess (IRE), 5-1 Busty Boy (IRE), 7-1 Gentleman Bill (IRE), 9-1 Cuban Court (IRE), 10-1 The Winslow Boy (GB), 16-1 William of York (GB), 66-1 Clonakilty (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 4.10
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP
Total prize fund
£7700
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 7lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N & W Twiston-Davies (16 wins from 79 runners, 20%) runs I AM THE MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 48 runners, 10%) runs SCAVENGERS REIGN LONGEST TRAVELLER: OCTOBER HILL trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
SCAVENGERS REIGN confirmed the promise of her earlier novice hurdle efforts when winning a 14-runner maiden at Wetherby 41 days ago, still sprinting at the line, and looks the one to beat on her handicap debut. The danger could be Lets Go To Vegas, who probably remains in form despite her Windsor fourth and is respected for all this trip may be on the sharp side
1 LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) (35)
P352/-14 D 8 11-7
B m Getaway (GER) - Danielle’s Journey Ciaran Gethings
Let’s Go To Vegas Partnership Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Miss E. Hamilton Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWWon handicap at Haydock in December on return from 22 months off and probably remains in form despite never threatening when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Windsor (9/2) 35 days ago, ridden from further back. Trip on the sharp side but respected. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 OCTOBER
HILL
(IRE) (19) 332343
6 11-6
Br m Berkshire (IRE) - Miss Bedlam (IRE) Rian Corcoran (7)
The Hillraisers
David Pipe, Wellington
Br D. M. Forster W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWHas run well on both starts since leaving Colin Bowe’s yard, third of 13 in maiden hurdle at Taunton (22/1) 19 days ago, staying on Makes handicap debut and should be suited by this mares’ event TFRHHHII BHA109
3 SCAVENGERS REIGN (IRE) (41) 33-2r31
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hasiteasy (IRE)
Mrs C. H. N. Chamberlain
6 11-5
Alex Chadwick (3)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br M. Sheehy Hydrocut Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise in novice hurdles earlier this season, including when third at this course Won a 14-runner maiden hurdle at Wetherby (11/10 fav) 41 days ago, confirming that promise and still sprinting at the line More to come again now handicapping TFRHHHHH BHA108 (+4)
4 PURE
SEDUCTION
B m Mount Nelson - Onest
(IRE) (533) 3/201-
6 11-3
Ben Sutton (5)
Mr N. Sutton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Denis Murphy BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on hurdling debut in maiden company at Worcester (7/1) 533 days ago, beating 9 rivals. Handicap debut after lengthy absence and steps up in trip TFRHHHII BHA106
5
I AM THE MOON
(GB) (21) 2443-U6 D 7 11-3
B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Midnight Tour
James Turner (5)
James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t taken to chasing in 2 runs this winter, sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ludlow (7/1) 21 days ago, left behind early in straight Returns to hurdles where she showed better form last season (won at Warwick over this trip). TFRHHHII BHA106
6 ROCK ON CASSIE (IRE)
(36) FP/640//-P
B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE)
10 11-2
Philip Armson (3)
Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne
Br Eamon O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW Left Gordon Elliott/off nearly 3 years before showing nothing when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (80/1) 36 days ago, broke blood vessel/suffered irregular heartbeat Plenty to prove TFRHIIII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: ROCK ON CASSIE: Following its run on 31/12/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Scavengers Reign (IRE), 4-1 Lets Go To Vegas (IRE), 13-2 I Am The Moon (GB), 17-2 Pure Seduction (IRE), 9-1 October Hill (IRE), 200-1 Rock On Cassie (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.SCAVENGERS REIGN (IRE) 2.LETS GO TO VEGAS (IRE) 3.I AM THE MOON
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RACE
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 2nd, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. The sponsor 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 £30.Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690. for four yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during following seasons. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, for the purpose of penalties in future hurdle races and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper. 16 entries at £55. - Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 30th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The sponsor 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 Night Nurse Hurdle Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Night Nurse Series qualifier 23 entries at £50. - Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 11 entries, at £53. - Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsor 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 Forgive ‘n Forget Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st 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 Forgive ‘n Forget Series qualifier 10 entries, at £44. - Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 24th, 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 Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 12 entries, at £44. - Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
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Seventh Race 4.10 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 3rd. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries, at £38.Closed January 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 7lb.
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