FIRST RACE 1.52
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE ROPERHURST LIMITED 50TH ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3393, 2nd £1696, 3rd £848, 4th £424, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4436.04)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (43 wins from 428 runners, 10%) runs BENNY BALOO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs HAUT FOLIN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: RIVER RUN FREE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 150 miles.
RIVER RUN FREE enhanced an already decent strike rate over fences with a smooth success at Leicester last month and David Pipe’s 7-y-o is well worth another go over this trip He gets the nod over Esperti, who is in the form of his life for current connections and Sean Bowen taking over in the plate only enhances his claims further Previous C&D winner Haut Folin rounds off the shortlist
1 RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (51) 6211-3P CD
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR)
Racing for Fun
Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton
8 12-0
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRevitalised over hurdles last season, easy winner of C&D handicap before following up at Exeter (23.1f) Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when third on reappearance at Chepstow but unable to build on that effort at Uttoxeter subsequently New rider tried. TFRHHHII BHA97
2 HAUT FOLIN (FR) (36) 2PPP-P3 CD
B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR)
9 11-10
Charlie Deutsch
The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on reappearance in refitted blinkers when third of 9 at Ludlow (10/1) 5 weeks ago. Handicapper eases his grip a touch more and there have been more promising signs for this yard in the past week TFRHHHII BHA93
3 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (31) 14P-4P1
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet
7 11-8
Jack Tudor
Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington
Br M. Murphy W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed returned to the scene of his previous success and got right back on track to justify the support at Leicester last month (9 runners, 3/1 fav), scoring cosily having travelled smoothly 5lb higher here but well worth another shot at this sort of trip TFRHHHHH BHA91
4 ESPERTI (IRE) (56) 4B1-211 CD
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
Toni & Dai
Br Ms Helga Moore
9 11-6
Sean Bowen
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWGoing the right way over fences having won 3 of his last 4 starts, latest at Fontwell (6 runners, 11/2) 8 weeks ago. Successful over this C&D on penultimate outing and Sean Bowen taking over from a 5-lb conditional only enhances his claims. TFRHHHHI BHA89
5 JAUNTY VIKING (GB) (93) 054//-P55 C
B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Jaunty Spirit
11 10-10
James Best
Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORM VIEW Long time without a win and little to shout about since returning from a 30-month absence in September, blundering 4 out when 11 lengths behind the eventual second Back up in trip and looks an easy swerve TFRHHIII BHA79
6 BENNY BALOO (GB) (43) 3/32-550 D
9 10-7
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tarabaloo Isabel Williams
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br R. W. Metcalfe
TIMEFORMVIEWMade it second time lucky over fences for Tim Easterby back in 2023. Hasn’t clocked many miles since, but efforts for present yard since returning from a 16-month absence have been disappointing, including back over hurdles in cheekpieces last time Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 STEAL THE MOVES (IRE) (34) 03P-40P 6 10-6
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Tanit Lilly Pinchin
Jane Arnold and Rene Foulquies
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Sean Gorman Coombs Group
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t progressed since showing first form under Rules on chase debut at Lingfield in November, beaten a long way out at Taunton (9/1, 14 runners) 5 weeks ago. First-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA75
1-2-3: 1.RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) 2.ESPERTI (IRE) 3.HAUT FOLIN (FR)
RIVER VOYAGE: Following its run on 31/12/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 River Run Free (IRE), 11-4 Esperti (IRE), 6-1 River Voyage (IRE), 10-1 Haut Folin (FR), 14-1 Steal The Moves (IRE), 16-1 Benny Baloo (GB), 20-1 Jaunty Viking (GB)
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SECOND RACE 2.22
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (43 wins from 428 runners, 10%) runs SHADE OF WINTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs KARA SACRE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAMADA trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 144 miles.
Preference is for JAMADA, who showed plenty more than previously when runner-up at Lingfield last month and Olly Murphy’s 6-y-o can go one better with further improvement on the cards Shade ofWinter has found one too strong in half of his 6 hurdles outings, and he may have to settle for silver again, whilst Makinbecon is worth keeping an eye on having finished runner-up on his last couple of point starts
1 JAMADA (IRE) (32) 401-252
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Sounds of Thunder
6 11-7
Sean Bowen
Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate 4 Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Godfrey Moylan Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more than previously over hurdles when second of 18 in maiden at Lingfield (10/1) last month, shaping well as he passed more than half the field from the end of the back straight alone. Open to further improvement TFRHHHHH BHA111
2 KARA SACRE (FR) (36) 1/2-344
6 11-7
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Divine Sacree (FR) Charlie Deutsch
Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Christophe Masle Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped encouragingly when second on hurdling debut last spring but has failed to see his races out since, latest on first run since leaving Paul Nolan at Ludlow 5 weeks ago. Drop back in trip should help on that front. TFRHHHII BHA115
3 MAKINBECON (GB) (300) 6F22-
B g Yeats (IRE) - Dedrunknmunky (IRE)
6 11-7
Callum Pritchard (3)
Mr A. Evans John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend
Br Karina Casini Utest
TIMEFORMVIEWYeats Gelding Brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser De Rasher Counter (2m-3 1/4m winner), and half-brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Cute Cherry (by Fame And Glory) Dam modest 2 1/2m chase winner Maiden pointer, runner-up last 2 starts (both in April 2025). TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MINELLA MISSION (IRE)
(50) F/21-0
B or Br g Westerner - Brotenstown (IRE)
7 11-7
Richie McLernon
Mr Mark E. Smith D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Martin J. Dibbs Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in Irish points 12 months ago but wasn’t competitive on hurdling debut when tailed off at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 SHADE OF WINTER
(IRE)
(21) 322-062 6 11-7
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Sher’s Adamant (IRE)
Mr & Mrs William Rucker
Jonathan Burke
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Martin Kenirons Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in bumper and showed promise when placed at Chepstow all 3 outings over hurdles last term Low-key start this season but finally got back on track in only his second handicap when runner-up over C&D 3 weeks ago. Leading claims back in maiden company. TFRHHHHI BHA114
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Stewards Note: KARA SACRE: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Shade of Winter (IRE), 9-4 Jamada (IRE), 11-4 Kara Sacre (FR), 14-1 Makinbecon (GB), 50-1 Minella Mission (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
1-2-3: 1.JAMADA (IRE)
OF WINTER (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 2.52
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS,
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Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (16 wins from 60 runners, 27%) runs HARBOUR ISLAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs HARBOUR ISLAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: HARBOUR ISLAND trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 144 miles.
A potential match between penalised winners HARBOUR ISLAND and Rathkenny, who both look progressive.The former arguably achieved a bit more when winning his maiden so is marginally preferred.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 HARBOUR ISLAND (FR) (34) 11-201 C
B g Ultra (IRE) - Saroushka (FR)
7 11-11
Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Jedburgh Stud Betano
TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 2 bumpers last winter and made an encouraging start to hurdles career when second at Carlisle on return. Built on that at the second attempt when winning Taunton maiden and likely to progress further TFRHHHHH BHA123
2 RATHKENNY (IRE) (28) 21-131 6 11-11
B g Masked Marvel - Shahwarda (FR)
Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br R. Busher Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who made a winning start under Rules in 4-runner bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in November All the better for hurdles debut when making all in Doncaster maiden 4 weeks ago, jumping well Open to further progress TFRHHHHI BHA125
3 SOLDIER FOR GLORY (IRE) (363) U-
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fruits de Mer (IRE)
6 11-4
Jack Tudor
Miss Rebecca Curtis Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Michael Byrne Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Soldier of Fortune gelding Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Fruit Blossom Dam, maiden hurdler, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser My Murphy. In contention when unseated rider 3 out only start in Irish points (Feb 2025) TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SLACK ALICE (GB) (28) 0420-0
B m Decorated Knight - Kuragina (IRE)
5 10-11
Shane Fenelon (5) Paul Cairns Racing Limited Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Paul Cairns Racing Limited Cairns Homes
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on the Flat (left Patrick Owens prior to latest start) and was well held when tried over hurdles in November TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: REINA DEL MAR (IRE) 7 10 10 David Noonan 4-6 (Tim Vaughan) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Harbour Island (FR),
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5-4 Rathkenny (IRE), 11-1 Soldier For Glory (IRE), 80-1 Slack Alice (GB)
FOURTH RACE 3.22
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund
£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (43 wins from 428 runners, 10%) runs BOYLES HILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs ETON MES LONGEST TRAVELLER: OURBROWNEYEDGIRL trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 170 miles.
It’s difficult to oppose improving ETON MES who has strong claims to land the hat-trick off an unchanged mark from Wincanton. Ourbrowneyedgirl could be underestimated by her mark and looks a danger, along with another hat-trick seeker El Gavilan, who may improve for the step up to 2 1/2m.
1 FRESH SPECULATION (GB) (43) P3P-611 CD 8 12-2
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Wilde Speculation (IRE)
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Mike Green & Sally Beech Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Mike Green Humphrey Butler Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed again to land double in 10-runner C&D handicap hurdle 43 days ago, travelling fluently and only kept up to work late on Up further 6lb and will need to improve again to complete the hat-trick TFRHHHII BHA117
2 CARISMATIC
SOLDIER
(IRE) (22) 213-350 7 11-11
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Charisma
Sean Bowen
AJ Wall, Briton International & Partners Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Ms Jill Farrell Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWMade an encouraging return when third at Wetherby (21f) in November but hasn’t improved as expected for step up to 3m, again not looking straightforward in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr last time Drop back in trip may not suit. TFRHHIII BHA112
3 EL GAVILAN (FR) (21) P00211 C 5 11-5
B g Guignol (GER) - La Jalousie (FR)
Richie McLernon
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Mr Emmanuel Dibatista, Mme Claire Dibati Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenated since the fitting of cheekpieces, winning back-to-back 2m handicaps at this course in testing conditions, the form of latest win since boosted. More on his plate for hat-trick bid but may well improve for the longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA106
4 BOYLES HILL (IRE) (24) 1-00500 CD
Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jezzebelle
7 11-4
Isabel Williams
C M Marles Partnership Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br The Bristol Five Tote TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner over hurdles last season, including C&D success but yet to fire this campaign. At least benefits from a drop in class here TFRHHIII BHA105
5 ETON MES (IRE) (6) 044411 D
B g Expert Eye - Tutti Frutti
South West Rail Solutions Limited
5 11-4
Rian Corcoran (7)
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Morera Partnership W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed much improved form to open his account on handicap debut at Uttoxeter and followed up with smooth success at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) on Saturday. Tough to oppose bidding for hat-trick off unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA105 (+7)
6
OURBROWNEYEDGIRL (IRE) (17) 06-0032
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Hello Sweetie
7 10-8
Lucy Gardner Woodhayes racing club
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br S. Collins Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for switch to handicaps, again looking ahead of her mark when clear second in 10-runner handicap at Taunton (19f, soft), couldn’t live with winner having taken keen hold. Up in grade but remains one to be interested in TFRHHHHI BHA95
2025: BALKARDY (FR) 8 11 2 Isabel Williams 14-1 (Evan Williams) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Eton Mes (IRE), 7-2 El Gavilan (FR), 9-2 Fresh Speculation (GB), Ourbrowneyedgirl (IRE), 14-1 Carismatic Soldier (IRE), 33-1 Boyles Hill (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.ETON MES (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 3.52
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (43 wins from 428 runners, 10%) runs BOSSOFTHEBUS & LINDEN LANE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs BOSSOFTHEBUS & LINDEN LANE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BOSSOFTHEBUS won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 8lb to 80. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MORNING MAYHEM trained by N Scholfield, Lambourn, 146 miles.
MORNING MAYHEM won with enough authority at Fakenham last week to suggest he can follow up under a 7lb penalty, especially in another thin-looking affair Master Dunraven made more impact than previously in this sphere at Plumpton on his latest start and could be the one to give the selection most to think about
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 MORNING MAYHEM (GB) (7) 0P1B31 D
B g Dragon Dancer - Midnight Mayhem (IRE)
5 12-7 (in7lbex)
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) Felstead Partnership Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Br Christopher T. Dawson Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved again to resume winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Fakenham (16f, soft) last week and looks capable of following up under a 7lb penalty TFRHHHHH BHA99 (+7)
2 LINDEN LANE (IRE) (16) 306033
B g Linda’s Lad - Fortune Favours (IRE)
6 11-9
Isabel Williams
BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Carla Collins
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped quite well from a long way back when third at Windsor on New Year’s Day but again found the test too sharp when filling same spot at Sedgefield (16.8f) since. Looks vulnerable again kept to this trip TFRHHHII BHA94
3 TIMEFORARUM (GB) (158) 201-550 D
B g Proconsul - Timeforagin
8 11-6
Charlie Deutsch
Mr Brian Eckley Brian Eckley, Brecon
Br B. J. Eckley
TIMEFORMVIEW Justified support when off the mark in a Hereford handicap hurdle in December 2024 but has been well below form all 3 starts this season TFRHHIII BHA91
4 CUMHACHT (IRE) (50) 544/-200
8 11-4
B g Camacho - Soliza (IRE) Sean Bowen Farnhams,Rymers,Streets,Locketts,Gammond
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Cullinan Express Contract Drying Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who hasn’t gone on from an encouraging reappearance following over 2 years on the sidelines Enough to prove TFRHHHII BHA89
5 TWP STORI (GB) (87) 1454-B5 BF
8 10-13
Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Rian Corcoran (7)
Mr Paul Drinkwater Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Mickley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who possibly needed the run sent chasing after 7 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) in November Significantly back down in trip on this swift return to hurdling TFRHHHII BHA84
6 MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) (25) 04-0003
6 10-11
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE) Conor O’Farrell Only (Racing) Fans Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to get anywhere near his fairly useful Flat form over hurdles but did make more impact than previously in this sphere when a staying-on third in 7-runner handicap at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) last month Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHHI BHA82 (-1)
7 BOSSOFTHEBUS (IRE) (17) 6-5PPU0
7 10-9
B g Hillstar - Lochannagh (IRE) Conor Ring Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to take to chasing and didn’t impress with his jumping when well held at Taunton on his most recent start in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA80
8 RAMAAH (GB) (19) 0P-P405
Ch g Waldgeist - Date With Destiny (IRE)
Bill Ransom & Steve Day
5 10-2
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Newsells Park Stud SJD Racing, JS Sports UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest on the Flat and already seems well established as below-par over hurdles Of little interest TFRHHIII BHA73
2025: BOBBY’S FORTUNE (IRE) 6 10 12 Isabel Williams 9-2 (Evan Williams) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Morning Mayhem (GB), 11-2 Master Dunraven (IRE), 7-1 Linden Lane (IRE), 15-2 Twp Stori (GB), 14-1 Cumhacht (IRE), 18-1 Ramaah (GB), 33-1 Bossofthebus (IRE), 40-1 Timeforarum (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 4.22
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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Total prize fund £7500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189. (Penalty Value £3960.75)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (43 wins from 428 runners, 10%) runs QUINTA BRIGADA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Price (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs EL ROJO GRANDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMING NELSON trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 170 miles.
EL ROJO GRANDE looks to have been found a good opportunity to extend his winning run to 4 and makes most appeal in a shallow race Storming Nelson didn’t jump particularly well last time but is feared most on the back of that encouraging second, while As Tears Go By ran well on his comeback but isn’t sure to be suited by the drop back to 2m.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 AS TEARS GO BY (GB) (33) 62334-2 D
B g Vadamos (FR) - Our Girl Salley (IRE)
8 12-0
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Rowland Crellin Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now the best part of 3 years since his last win but shaped encouragingly on his return from 10 months off when runner-up in a 7-runner handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft, 10/1) 33 days ago. Entitled to be sharper here but drop to 2m not certain to suit. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 DJ PETE (IRE) (24) 3F25P4
Gr g Malinas (GER) - Rosealainn (IRE)
Fiona Alderson
8 11-12
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Padraig O’Bearra Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran well when placed over fences at Ffos Las (19.4f) in November but no impact in 3 starts since (stiff task on latest) Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA93
3 STORMING
NELSON
(IRE) (17) 0-43452
B g Mount Nelson - Storming Strumpet
Mr D. V. Gardner
7 11-9
Lucy Gardner
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMore miss than hit in handicap hurdles but consequently slid in the weights and ran well despite a less-than-fluent round of jumping on his first start in a handicap chase when second of 8 in at Taunton (18.2f, soft, 7/2) 17 days ago. Can build on that if more accurate this time TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE) (15)
Ch g Ocovango - Matt Wood (IRE)
252111 CD
Genghis Racing & Mike Harris Racing Club
9 11-4
Shane Quinlan (3)
Katy Price, Llanigon
Br M. Kinsella Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyoffmarkwhenscoringatMarketRasenlastmonthandhassincecompletedaquick-firehat-trickwithwinsoverC&DandatLingfield(16f,heavy).Showed a good attitude on the latest of those victories and looks to have found another winnable race, so is shortlisted again from 6lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA85
5 BALLYWOOD (FR) (19) 4-P4360 D
B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Miss Hollywood (FR)
12 11-2
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells
Br S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran is without a win since 2019 and recent displays have provided no hint that this record is about to end. Wears first-time blinkers here TFRHHIII BHA83
6 QUINTA BRIGADA (IRE) (18) 6-0500
5 11-2
B g Vadamos (FR) - Lola d’Haguenet (FR) Conor Ring
Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped like a stayer in 2 Irish bumpers but has finished well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard Will need to show more to make a winning handicap/chase debut TFRHHIII BHA85
2025: YORGUNNABEPLUCKY 5 10 13 Adam Wedge 6-5 (Evan Williams) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 El Rojo Grande (IRE), 11-4 Storming Nelson (IRE), 4-1 As Tears Go By (GB), 12-1 Dj Pete (IRE), 14-1 Quinta Brigada (IRE), 33-1 Ballywood (FR)
1-2-3: 1.EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE) 2.STORMING NELSON (IRE) 3.AS TEARS GO BY
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RACE
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE FAIRPLAY APP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Pipe (25 wins from 118 runners, 21%) runs GOLD IN THE RIVERS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (5 wins from 20 runners, 25%) runs GOLD IN THE RIVERS LONGEST TRAVELLER: STELLAR STREAM trained by K Woollacott, Crewkerne, 152 miles.
ORDEROFTHEDAY promises to benefit from a real test of stamina and Olly Murphy’s novice can notch a first handicap success with the benefit of Sean Bowen returning to the saddle Gold InThe Rivers was becoming frustrating over fences but the return to hurdling seemed to spark him back to life last time and he’s the biggest threat from only 2lb higher. Libre de Choeur can be given another chance to build on his penultimate start atWarwick and completes the 1-2-3.
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1 ORDEROFTHEDAY (IRE) (27) 122-134 D 6 12-0
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Jolie Landaise (FR) Sean Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Sean Gorman Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who was runner-up both starts in bumpers last season and made a successful return/hurdles debut in a Bangor novice (16.7f) in November Went in snatches when fourth of 8 on handicap bow at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 27 days ago but step up in trip will suit and has Bowen back aboard. TFRHHHHH BHA118
2 GOLD IN THE RIVERS (IRE) (19) P4-23P1 7 11-12
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aulne River (FR) Jack Tudor
Mr Mark Boulton David Pipe, Wellington
Br Michael Whitty W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on a promising chase debut was right back to form reverted to hurdling when landing a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 19 days ago, always holding on after leading before 2 out. Still looks on a handy mark from only 2lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 RAMO (FR) (19) P/600-03
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Djeville (FR)
C B Compton & L Di Franco
9 11-11
Charlie Deutsch
Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Quite lightly raced since winning at Ludlow in 2023 and made just late gains when 3 1/2 lengths third of 7 to Gold In The Rivers in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. Will need to improve on that effort to land this TFRHHHII BHA115
4 KARUMA GREY (GER) (27) 4PP-P2P C
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Karuma (GER)
Mr A. Evans
Br Gestut Kussaburg
8 11-10
Liam Harrison
Debra Hamer, Carmarthen
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedoneofhisbettereffortsinfirst-timecheekpieceswhensecondof8inhandicapchaseatFfosLas(23.8f,heavy)lastmonth.Headgearfailed to have the same effect last time though, beaten a long way out at Uttoxeter, and he’s opposable again TFRHHIII BHA114
5 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (27) 126-24P C
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE)
8 11-9
Isabelle Ryder (5) Foxtrot Racing Double Click
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWNot the prettiest to watch but he made the frame on both outings over hurdles in the autumn, beaten only a half-length at Exeter on his comeback. Offered little sent chasing at Uttoxeter last month and will need to bounce back swiftly reverted to hurdling in first-time blinkers. TFRHHHII BHA113
6 LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR) (28) 3/33-526 BF
6 11-8
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Libre Lady Richie McLernon C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Haras de Nonant Le Pin & M-F Corbiere Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in a point and shaped like a stayer when runner-up in a 21f handicap at Warwick prior to Christmas. Failed to find the anticipated improvement upped to 25f there last time but it remains early days in his career and he’s not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA112 (-2)
7 STELLAR STREAM (IRE) (21) 5-03P63 D 9 10-2
B g Getaway (GER) - Gaelic River (IRE) Callum Pritchard (3)
Mrs Jane Slough Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br J. P. N. Parker The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWStopped the slide to some extent when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 21 days ago but overall record tells us he’s far from certain to back that up and he’s opposable from 2lb out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA90
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
2025:NO
Blinkers worn first time by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
KARUMA GREY: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Gold In The Rivers (IRE), 3-1 Orderoftheday (IRE), 11-2 Libre de Choeur (FR), 7-1 Ramo (FR), 12-1 Karuma Grey (GER), Double Click (IRE), 14-1 Stellar Stream (IRE)
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