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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332
Bg Galileo(IRE) -Pay The Bank
weight st-lbs
711-7
HarrySkelton
The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, SheptonMallet Br Roncon ChurchtownBloodstock Br &LaneLtd Potensis S
TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down fighting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162
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HHHHI Good chance of being placed
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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
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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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FIRST RACE 2.20
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (38 wins from 137 runners, 28%) runs CRACKERJACQUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs GAELIC PRIDE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRACKERJACQUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 114 miles.
This looks a straightforward match between last-time-out winners GAELIC PRIDE and Crackerjacque The former shading preference in receipt of 5lb from the latter, with the return to this longer trip certainly no bad thing.
colours no horse age st lb
1 CRACKERJACQUE (GB) (22) 510-151 C
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle
6 12-0
Sam Twiston-Davies
Frost, Palmer and Wakely Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful bumper winner who is 2-3 as a hurdler, strong in betting fitted with a tongue strap when successful in 6-runner novice at Sandown (2m) 22 days ago. Double penalty shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA123
2 GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) (38) 10-2241 C
B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Sahabah (USA)
6 11-9
Sean Bowen
Franklin & Gurney Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Dehesa de Milargo S.L. Warren Greatrex Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner who landed a heavy-ground bumper here 12 months ago. Solid start over hurdles this winter, albeit forced to work hard to justify cramped odds in 10-runner Wincanton maiden (15.2f, soft) 38 days ago. Step back up in distance will hold no fears and big shout under Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHH BHA122
3 LE FLYING FERRET (FR)
(42) 550
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Evazandre (FR)
Mr M. Jones
5 11-2
James Davies
Nick Gifford, Findon
Br F.Aimez, Mme L.Aimez, P.Aimez Avtrade Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW
£22,000 Choeur Du Nord gelding. Well-held only start in bumpers last spring and no upturn for switch to hurdles this winter Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 LIFETIME IN MILAN
B g Milan - Jeanquiri (FR)
Fitorfat Racing
(IRE) (17) P4/1-P4
7 11-2
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br Minch Bloodstock & AV Bloodstock Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon in points at the third attempt but set a stiff enough task for Rules/hurdles bow and offered little when pulled up at Windsor (3m) last month. Ran just a poor level when fourth in 6-runner Lingfield maiden (19.5f) since and handicaps will see him to better effect on the back of this. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
WEST ALONG
(IRE) (17) 4326
B g Westerner - Princess Gaia (IRE)
The Winterlee Partnership
6 11-2
Tom Cannon
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Mrs M. Brophy Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCost £30,000 after making frame in 2 Irish points and showed ability when runner-up in a bumper here on Boxing Day. However, finished well-held on hurdles bow at Lingfield earlier this month and another likely type for handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA-
6 CAST’S GEORGIE (GB) (19) 00
B m Order of St George (IRE) - Inessa (FR)
Sue & Clive Cole & Ann & Tony Gale
5 10-9
Harry Kimber
Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Distillery Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Order of St George mare who has finished well-held in mares’ novice contests at Fontwell/Taunton in recent weeks. Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA-
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Gaelic Pride (SPA), 5-4 Crackerjacque (GB), 25-1 West Along (IRE), 33-1 Lifetime In Milan (IRE), 150-1 Cast’s Georgie (GB), 200-1 Le Flying Ferret (FR)
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SECOND RACE 2.50
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL SPIRIT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792. (Penalty Value £45560) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (70 wins from 354 runners, 20%) runs BOTOX HAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 60 runners, 15%) runs NURSE SUSAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 136 miles.
POTTERS CHARM won a Grade 1 as a novice last season and has shown even better form this term, gaining a first win out of novice company at Windsor last time He should prove hard to beat under a penalty. Nurse Susan and Phantomofthepoints both arrive at the top of their game, the former feared most
B g Valirann (FR) - Autumn In New York (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
El Rincon Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mr Gerard P. Flynn Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWon his first 5 starts over hurdles last season, including a Grade 1 novice at Aintree (17f). Even better form this term, fourth in Long Walk at Ascot before resuming winning ways in class 2 at Windsor. Sets a clear standard TFRHHHHH BHA154
2 BOTOX HAS (FR) (35) 330-F50 CD
10 11-4
B g Dream Well (FR) - Bournie (FR) Caoilin Quinn
John and Yvonne Stone
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br S.C.E.A. Hamel Stud KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of this race 4 years ago. Good third in Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham last winter but hasn’t replicated that form since, soon beaten in Windsor handicap 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA139
3 BREWIN’UPASTORM (IRE) (36) 210/-554 CD 13 11-4
B g Milan - Daraheen Diamond (IRE)
Mrs Barbara Hester
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Longrove Stud Betano
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart and likeable veteran who captured this prize back in 2021 and 2023 However, not at best in 3 starts this season after 20 months off and hard to see him returning to his previous levels given his age. Headgear back on TFRHHIII BHA136
4 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) (15) 04-3F41 8 11-4
B g Mount Nelson - Swing Bowler
Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Mr Kenneth Alexander W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler who produced a career best to win handicap at Warwick (21f) 2 weeks ago, relishing the emphasis on stamina at the trip A reproduction of that form makes him a threat TFRHHHII BHA137
5
NURSE SUSAN (FR) (50) 1/00-011
Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Hembra (FR)
Mr Colm Donlon
9 11-1
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Gaetan Gilles Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back winner during 2023/24 campaign and firmly back in the groove this season, supplementing her Cheltenham handicap success in 6-runner Listed event at Sandown (19.8f) last month. Looks ready for another shot at this level. TFRHHHII BHA140
2025: NEMEAN LION (GER) 8 11 10 Richard Patrick 2-1 (Kerry Lee) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Potters Charm (IRE), 9-2 Nurse Susan (FR), 7-1 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), 16-1 Botox Has (FR), Brewin’upastorm (IRE) RACE
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THIRD RACE 3.20
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BARRY DENNIS TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 1lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr Jamie Snowden (18 wins from 77 runners, 23%) runs LIVINGIT DU LARGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs PASO DOBLE FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs PASO DOBLE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PASO DOBLE trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 101 miles.
LIVINGIT DU LARGE hasn’t kicked on in 2 starts this season, yet he should be suited by this longer trip and is worth another chance to build on the promise he showed last term as he goes handicapping. He is taken to see off the challenge of Bollin Thou, who is respected in his bid for a 5-timer, while Paso Doble needs to leave behind a lesser effort.
Br g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Baila Me (GER)
Mr Graeme Brooks
Jay Tidball (5)
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Godolphin Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWBack over hurdles, made a winning return at this course (19.1f) in October and ran well next 2 starts However, run of good form halted when well-held at Kempton (21f, good) on Boxing Day, so needs to get back on track with tongue strap now added. TFRHHHII BHA120
2 IL VA DE SOI (FR) (8) 04-3FP0
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vara des Champs (FR)
The Merry Makers
8 11-10
Megan Fox (7)
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Mr Denis Fontaine et al OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler at best, but after 3 starts over fences this season he ran below form back hurdling when twelfth of 18 in handicap at Ascot (23.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA117
3 LIVINGIT DU LARGE (FR) (74) 31-3P
B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Kayagua (FR)
Allison and Bryant
5 11-7
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Pascal Noue BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on debut promise when landing the odds in junior hurdle at Chepstow last season Found things tougher in a Ffos Las novice on return, before running too badly to be true when pulled up at Leicester last time Could bounce back having had wind op ahead of handicap bow. TFRHHHHH BHA114
4 BOLLIN THOU (GB) (22) P41111
B g Bollin Eric - Labelthou (FR)
D Charlesworth & D Turner
8 11-2
Sean Bowen
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Br DGM Partnership Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been thriving in handicaps for current yard this season, overcoming a 13lb rise in the weights when landing the 4-timer at Sandown (19.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly, though did look to have a hard enough race last time under testing conditions. TFRHHHHI BHA109
2025: SHENGAI ENKI (FR) 6 10 12 Luke Scott 7-1 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note: LIVINGIT DU LARGE: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going. Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Bollin Thou (GB), 10-3 Livingit du Large (FR), 6-1 Paso Doble (IRE), 11-1 Il Va de Soi (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 3.50
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (70 wins from 354 runners, 20%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (1 win from 21 runners, 5%) runs ALL AUTHORIZED LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOBI KANOBEE trained by Claire Hitch, Watchet, 150 miles.
A 6-figure purchase as a pointer, LOCAL DERBY was making just his second start in handicaps when winning decisively at Wincanton last month. He can follow up, with in-form Atlantic Power the likely one for the forecast given his solid record at this track.
1 NIGHT STALKER
(GB)
(63) 2/-26350 6
Ch g Sixties Icon - Shadows Ofthenight (IRE)
Marc Goldstein
Miss Sheena West Sheena West, Lewes
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden has produced some creditable efforts since returning from a lengthy absence this season but ran poorly when last seen at Lingfield in December Has been given a break and place claims if bouncing back to form TFRHHHII BHA100
2 ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (52) 631-05F C
B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)
Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five
Br Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney
7 12-0
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAs good as ever when winning 3m handicap hurdle at Plumpton in April but has run poorly in a trio of starts over fences this season Remains to be seen if he fares any better back over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA100
3 TOBI KANOBEE (IRE) (24) P60056
Ch g Dansant - Wilde Gossip (IRE)
Claire Hitch & RME Wright
Br T. J. Nagle
7 11-10
Ben Godfrey
Claire Hitch, Watchet
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten sole outing in bumpers but has shown definite ability over hurdles and pedigree suggests this longer trip should suit now attentions switch to handicaps. Engaged 4.45 Exeter Friday. TFRHHHII BHA96
4 LOCAL DERBY (IRE) (24) 1-65001
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE)
Goodwin Racing Ltd
Br Edmond & Mark Coleman
6 11-7
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive point winner justified a more prominent market position when off the mark at Wincanton (19.8f) last month, still green and well on top at finish. Should improve again and has strong claims to land the double. TFRHHHHH BHA93
5 BETGOODWIN (FR) (20) P00
Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Fol’ Allegria (USA)
Goodwin Racing Ltd
Br Haras de La Rousseliere
7 11-0
Tom Cannon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in trio of hurdle starts (previous 2 warm races) Goes handicapping but Local Derby surely stable’s leading hope TFRHHIII BHA86
6 TOMMY DILLION (IRE) (17) P5P0-21
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE)
Winterfields Farm Ltd
10 10-10
James Davies
Richard Rowe, Pulborough
Br Jan Kennedy Southern Cranes & Access Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran defied a 266-day absence to land a second career success over 2m at Lingfield 17 days ago, providing his trainer with a first winner in nearly 2 1/2 years. More needed to follow up TFRHHIII BHA82
7 ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (17) 0-13021 CD 6 10-7
B g Westerner - Adarenna (IRE)
Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd
Br Mr Philip Wheatley
Harry Kimber
Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum
Sturminster Newton Building Supplies
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in October and back to form when runner-up here on Boxing Day. Doubled his career tally when easy winner over 23f at Lingfield earlier this month and can give another good account at this track. TFRHHHHI BHA79
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8 GOGUENARD (FR) (31) 442-064 D
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ouchka (FR)
D. J. Jeffreys
Br Mr Herve Robert & Mrs Adeline De Vitton
10 10-5
Tom Bellamy
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times in 2024 but rarely hit those heights since, for all he wasn’t disgraced when fourth at Wetherby last month. Drops below latest winning mark and now tried in change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA77
2025: JE SUIS SACRE (FR) 6 10 10 Harry Kimber 7-4 (Robert Walford) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Local Derby (IRE), 7-2 Atlantic Power (IRE), 9-1 Night Stalker (GB), Goguenard (FR), 12-1 All Authorized (FR), Tommy Dillion (IRE), 22-1 Tobi Kanobee (IRE), 25-1 Betgoodwin (FR) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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FIFTH RACE 4.20
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £8700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3514, 2nd £1757, 3rd £879, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 1lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (70 wins from 354 runners, 20%) runs GALACTIC CHARM, ROYAL WAY & THE BOSS BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Venetia Williams (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs COL DU PRE’
WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYAL WAY won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 8lb to 113. LONGEST TRAVELLER: COL DU PRE’ trained by Venetia Williams, Hereford, 153 miles.
A competitive small-field contest with bottom weight QUEENIE ST CLAIR selected to come out on top. Successful on stable debut at Wincanton in December, she was far from disgraced faced with a sterner assignment atTaunton last time and this return to handicaps looks firmly in her favour now.The Boss Bear and Sinchi Roca are still very much unexposed and head up the dangers on their respective handicap debuts
1 SINCHI ROCA (IRE) (22) 12-2014
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Quri (IRE)
Cahill & Van Der Horst
Br D. W. Macauley
6 11-13
Paddy Hanlon (5)
Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner in bumpers and perfect start sent hurdling when landing 12-runner Wincanton maiden (15.2f, soft) in January. Didn’t progress on back of a fairly quick turnaround when fourth under a penalty at Sandown (2m) latest but certainly worth another chance now handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 COL DU PRE’ (FR) (27) 414-U03
Ch g Taj Mahal (IRE) - Claire Song (IRE)
5 11-9
Ned Fox (3)
Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Scuderia Lazzeri Marcello Faucets Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair winner on the Flat and over hurdles in France in 2024 Lightly raced and posted easily his best effort for present connections when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) 4 weeks ago, tiring only late on A repeat gives him definite claims from 2lb lower TFRHHHII BHA116
3 THE BOSS BEAR (IRE)
(9) 2-112 CD
Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tipp On Air (IRE)
Mark & Maria Adams
Br Liam Flannery
6 11-8
Tom Cannon
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhenlandingabumperhereinMayandfollowedupin5-runnerPlumptonmaidenhurdle(20.5f)onreappearanceinDecember Held back by lingering greenness (also made mistakes) when second at Fakenham since and he remains with potential on handicap bow. TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 ROYAL
WAY
(FR) (31) 4P03-33
B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR)
Celtic Contractors Limited
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard
6 11-6
Sean Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a hat-trick as a juvenile hurdler. Mixed bag during a winless 2024/25 but he did step forward from his reappearance run in November when keeping on for third at Huntingdon (20.6f) 31 days ago. Mark continues to ease and first-time cheekpieces could put an extra edge on him. TFRHHHII BHA113
5 GALACTIC CHARM (GB) (34) 22-P040 CD
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gold Charm (GER)
The Fat Jockey Partnership
Br Harriet Loder
5 11-6
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat performer who has reached a similar level over hurdles, landing a C&D juvenile last winter. Has rather been going through the motions in handful of starts this time around but refitting of cheekpieces rates a positive back down in trip and better showing possible. TFRHHHII BHA113
6
QUEENIE ST CLAIR (IRE) (19) 000-613
B m Fast Company (IRE) - Marmalade Cat
Team Tristar (UK) Ltd
6 11-2
Sean Bowen
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
Br Limetree Stud Nick Scholfield Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved in a refitted hood when scoring on return/stable debut at Wincanton (15.2f) on Boxing Day and followed that with a respectable third in 7-runner mares ’ novice at Taunton (16.5f) 19 days ago. Switch back to handicaps in her favour and considered under Sean Bowen. TFRHHHHH BHA109
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 The Boss Bear (IRE), 7-2 Sinchi Roca (IRE), 5-1 Royal Way (FR), Queenie St Clair (IRE), 6-1 Col du Pre’ (FR), 10-1 Galactic Charm (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 4.50
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE starsportsbet.co.uk OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
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): G & J Moore (70 wins from 354 runners, 20%) runs TESTING PATIENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr Jamie Snowden (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs RED ACRES MAX LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINELLA PREMIER trained by R Hobson, Little Rissington, 123 miles.
CHEAP SANDWICHES offered plenty to work on when runner-up in a Warwick bumper 73 days ago, that despite seeming greener than the winner on that occasion. Pulling clear of the remainder, that experience won’t have been wasted on him and he’s expected to make a bold bid to go one place better Red Acres Max rates the type to make his mark in this discipline and is next best ahead of Minella Premier
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1 CHEAP SANDWICHES (IRE) (73) 3-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fintara (IRE)
Goodwin Racing Ltd
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Br J. Lenihan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWalk In The Park gelding who finished third only start in Irish points and bright start under Rules when second of 12 in bumper at Warwick (2m) 73 days ago. Displayed obvious greenness on that occasion and he’s entitled to build on that effort here TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MINELLA PREMIER (IRE) (658) 1-
B g Shantou (USA) - Solas Me Suas
6 11-7
Paul O’Brien
Mr O. S. Harris Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
Br Ethan Blackmore & David McGrath LAP Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW
£400,0004-y-o,Shantougelding Dam,maidenpointer,sistertofairlyusefulhurdlersEllensWay(21f-3mwinner)andMcgowan’sPass(2mwinner)Successful sole outing in Irish points (May 2024) and whilst absent since he commands close market attention for positive vibes. Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 RED ACRES MAX (IRE) (105) 1
B g Maxios - Redacresruby (IRE)
Oliver and Sasha Brendon
5 11-7
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Tommy Frisby BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEW£240,000 4-y-o, Maxios gelding Half-brother to a point winner Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Brianstorm Won sole start in Irish points (Nov 2025) and he’s a noteworthy Rules newcomer for stable boasting a healthy strike rate in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 TESTING PATIENCE
(IRE) (20) 30
B g Youmzain (IRE) - Coral Pearl (IRE)
The Fat Jockey Partnership
6 11-7
Caoilin Quinn
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mrs Tessie Galvin KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThird in point bumper (Dec 14) but he proved far too free when finishing a well-beaten eighth of 14 in a Kempton bumper (2m, soft) 20 days ago. This can reveal more but he will need to settle much better if he’s to play a part. TFRHHIII BHA-
2025: GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) 5 11 7 Harry Cobden 5-2 (Warren Greatrex) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.
Stewards Note: CHEAP SANDWICHES: Following its run on 11/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Cheap Sandwiches (IRE), 5-2 Red Acres Max (IRE), 11-2 Minella Premier (IRE), 28-1 Testing Patience (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.20 - THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m February 20th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Star Sports 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. 15 entries at £50. - Closed February 16th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
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Second Race 2.50 - THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL SPIRIT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264 and the fifth £2144. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £400 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 19th and pay £1776 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. 7 entries at £400. - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792. (Penalty Value £45560) A
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Third Race 3.20 - THE BARRY DENNIS TROPHY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4594 to the winning horse The second to receive £2114, the third £1057 and the fourth £528. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star Sports 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. 12 entries at £43. - Closed February 16th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3514; Second £1757; Third £879; Fourth £439. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 1lb.
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Fourth Race 3.50 - THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Star Sports 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. 18 entries at £35 - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
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Fifth Race 4.20 - THE STAR SPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4594 to the winning horse The second to receive £2114, the third £1057, the fourth £528 and the fifth £263. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £43 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £35 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. 10 entries at £43 - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3514; Second £1757; Third £879; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4594.47) Weights lowered 1lb.
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Sixth Race 4.50 - THE starsportsbet.co.uk OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (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 maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Star Sports 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 ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £22. - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
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