FIRST RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CHARITY PARTNER WE ARE FARMING MINDS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Honeyball (4 wins from 30 runners, 13%) runs BALLYFINN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Honeyball (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs BALLYFINN WEIGHTWATCHER: ZACONY REBEL won off a handicap mark of 92, his rating is now down 5lb to 87. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYFINN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 109 miles.
KAPAMAZOV shaped well when runner-up at Market Rasen in November and, having placed both starts since, he could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark on stable debut. Dual C&D winner Kingcormac has proved better than ever this season and is feared most, ahead of Kitsilano
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Boro Time (IRE)
Rex Dingle Crest Racing V Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Crest Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedand,after18-monthabsence,shapedbetterthanresultwhenthirdof4inhandicapatPlumpton(31/4m,good)onchasingdebutin November, weakening run-in after mistake at the last. However, went backwards from that when well held at Taunton 6 weeks later. TFRHHHII BHA102
2 KINGCORMAC(IRE)(12)25-1031CD
B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE)
Maddox Langdon Johns & Tickle
10 11-6
Taylor Fisher
Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Declan Phelan Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a second C&D success on return in December and also scored at Exeter (19f, soft) 12 days ago. Is now on a career-high mark but can make his presence felt in his current form. TFRHHHHI BHA94
3 KITSILANO(IRE)(23)234313
B g Fame And Glory - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE)
Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson
9 11-6
Brendan Powell
David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Highfort Stud Winvic Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hischase accountattheseventhattemptwhenscoring in decisivefashionatLeicester (2m,soft)lastmonth,suitedby the emphasis on stamina Not quite in the same form at Plumpton 23 days ago, but he enters calculations back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA94
4
ZACONYREBEL(IRE)(24)210044
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Julia Mansfield
Br Brendan Walsh
11 10-13
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who doubled his tally for the season at Huntingdon (3m, soft) in December However, he has struggled for form since then, well-beaten fourth of 5 at this course (19f, soft) on latest outing 24 days ago TFRHHIII BHA87
5 KAPAMAZOV(GB)(57)22-0233BF
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli
9 10-12
Charlie Deutsch Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br M. J. Tuckey Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsa maiden butpromising startforL JMorganwhenrunner-up atMarket Rasenin Novemberandthird both outingssince, albeit notquite on song at Leicester (23f, soft) in January. Mark has eased further, though, so he’s one to note starting out for another new stable. TFRHHHHH BHA86
6 GREENWAYS(IRE)(17)05P5PPC
7 10-2
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Terme Cay (USA) Conor Ring
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Burgage Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed his previous chasing promise when winning Uttoxeter handicap (2m, good) in July His form has gone the wrong way since, though, pulled up 3 of his last 4 starts TFRHHIII BHA72
B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seemma Harry Kimber
Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success came back in December 2023 and only poor form returned to chasing on his last 3 starts, sixth of 10 in handicap at Worcester (2 1/2m, good to soft) when last seen in June
BHA71
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
2025: LADY JAGO (IRE) 6 12 0 Harry Skelton 2-5 (Dan Skelton) 4 ran
RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 7. Stewards Note: ZACONY REBEL: Following its run on 22/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Kingcormac (IRE), 7-2 Kitsilano (IRE), Kapamazov (GB), 7-1 Ballyfinn (IRE), 16-1 Gorcombe Moonshine (GB), 18-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE), 28-1 Greenways (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 2.30
THREE MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 1F 119YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE HEREFORD BULL TRAIL LAUNCH 2026 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 lowered 5lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs J Williams (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs DESPEREAUX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs DWIGHT K SCHRUTE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DESPEREAUX trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.
A few of these have questions to answer but promising to be suited by this step back in trip, D’JO DELA BARRIERE gets the tentative vote over Despereaux, who scored over C&D when last seen in November and a 6lb higher mark shouldn’t prove insurmountable Dwight K Schrute edges the vote over Don Rafael for third.
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B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Artofmen (FR)
7 11-11
Isabelle Ryder (5)
Apache Star Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs D. Futter BetVictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell maiden hurdle winner (19f) this time last year who arrives in good heart since his chasing debut tumble, second of 7 in handicap at Sedgefield (27f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago Fancied to be in the mix with his usual conditional back on board TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 KNOCKANORE(IRE)(25)0-P05P0
B g Shantou (USA) - Ballyoscar (IRE)
9 11-10
Freddie Mitchell (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Dermot Cunningham
TIMEFORMVIEWCampaignedoverfenceslastseason,posting a careerbestwhenawide-marginwinnerin EiderChaseatNewcastle.He’sstruggledfor form in both codes since then, properly up against it from 10lb out of the handicap in that corresponding race last month. TFRHHIII BHA111
3 KINTAIL(GB)(63)PU5P-5P
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Speed Bonnie Boat
7 11-6
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Lady Dulverton Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br H. D. J. Daly Acton At Morville S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles for Nicky Henderson in 2023/24. However, having been tried over fences his form went the wrong way last season and he’s offered nothing on both outings for his new yard No surprise to see blinkers applied. TFRHHIII BHA107
4 DESPEREAUX(FR)(98)650321CD
7 11-6
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rouvraie (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Chasing Gold
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gradually worked his way back to top form this season, runner-up at Ludlow in November before going one better over C&D 3 months ago, finding extra 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent a very bold follow-up bid reunited with Ciaran Gethings provided he’s ready to roll TFRHHHHI BHA107
5 VEEDANCER(IRE)(28)11///P-PPPCD 11 11-4
B g Morozov (USA) - Merryisker (IRE) Ben Poste
K P Marsh Plastering & Interiors Ltd Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Andrew Pierce
TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fair performer on the Flat/over hurdles but has offered little for current yard since returning from 20-month absence in November, pulled up all 3 outings this season (chase debut latest). TFRHIIII BHA105
6 D’JODELABARRIERE(FR)(28)551155C
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER)
7 11-3
Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Baytree Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice in quick succession from this mark in October but looked rusty dropped back in trip after 4 months off when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ludlow (soft) 4 weeks ago That should’ve blown away any cobwebs and the handicapper has given him a chance TFRHHHHH BHA104
7 DONRAFAEL(IRE)(35)46-3133C 6 11-2
B g Always Dreaming (USA) - Palinodie (FR) Benjamin Macey (5) The Lucky Seven Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Solstice S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice successful for Martin Keighley last year but was fortunate to resume winning ways on reappearance/stable debut here (good) in November, scrambling home having been left in front last. Similar form when third the last twice so holds each-way claims if getting this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA103
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
2025: CAN’T BEAT HISTORY (IRE) 9 11 3 Lee Edwards 2-1 (Henry Oliver) 4 ran DECLARED
Blinkers worn first time by No 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 5.
Stewards Note: VEE DANCER: Following its run on 18/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Despereaux (FR), 5-2 Dwight K Schrute (GB), 4-1 Don Rafael (IRE), 14-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 20-1 Kintail (GB), 33-1 Knockanore (IRE), 40-1 Vee Dancer (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.00
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE ENJOY CONELEYS FUN FAIR THIS MARCH MARES’NOVICES’HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3247.81)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs LITTLE LADY LUCY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs INDEPENDENT LADY LONGEST TRAVELLER: LITTLE LADY LUCY trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 84 miles.
Preference is for MOORSBROOK, who fared better than previously when fourth here 5 weeks ago and Mel Rowley’s charge is fancied to raise her game further now handicapping back up in distance. Long-standing maiden After Many Days has found one too strong on 3 of her last 4 starts and she may have to settle for silver again, while Independent Lady is plainly a stable lesser light but may improve now handicapping under less testing conditions
B m Frontiersman - Eardisland
Ben Godfrey House Family Partnership Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Unity Farm Holiday Centre Ltd The Firehouse Somerset, Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers but left previous efforts behind over hurdles switched to a handicap when second of 6 at this course (soft) 5 weeks ago, shaping like a stayer over a markedly longer trip Bit surprising to see her back down in distance. TFRHHHII BHA94
2 SHANAGOLDENGIRL(IRE)(24)6/2-0050
B m Affinisea (IRE) - Claires Away (IRE)
6 11-13
James Best
Celia Djivanovic and Jonathan Petit Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James Robinson BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point but tailed off in a bumper and not much promise in 3 starts over hurdles. This step back up in trip/switch to a handicap could well see her in a significantly better light, however. TFRHHHII BHA93
3 INDEPENDENTLADY(GER)(21)4600
5 11-10
B m Lord of England (GER) - I Think So (GER) Nico de Boinville
The Garratt Family
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Gestut Elsetal Unibet S
TIMEFORM VIEW In a top yard but has shaped with only minor promise in a bumper/over hurdles so far. Opening mark reflects that and she could well leave those efforts behind back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA90
4 AFTERMANYDAYS(GB)(27)P-42422
Ch m Getaway (GER) - Last of Her Line
7 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who has found one too strong on 3 of her last 4 starts, most recently in 6-runner event at Huntingdon (heavy) last month Up 1lb on the back of that but she has a race of this nature within grasp on that evidence. TFRHHHHI BHA88
5 MOORSBROOK(GB)(35)03/3-004
B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Look At That
Poplar Cottage Racing Club
7 11-8
Charlie Deutsch
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br David G. Ford Acton At Morville S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in bumpers and off 20 months prior to return/hurdles bow in December Fared better than previously when fourth of 13 in 2m novice at this course (soft) 5 weeks ago and could raise her game again now tackling a handicap for the first time. TFRHHHHH BHA88
6 JLOW(IRE)(186)6-03346
B m Footstepsinthesand - Boreagh Lass (IRE)
5 11-7
Ben Poste
Miss O. Kent Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Mr B. McNeill
TIMEFORM VIEW In decent nick over hurdles last summer but ran no sort of race switched to the Flat at Bath when last seen in September Handicapper given her a squeak on return. TFRHHHII BHA87
7 GETAROSE(IRE)(27)420604
5 11-3
B m Getaway (GER) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Conor Ring
Maximum Racing & Partner Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Ballymorisheen Stables
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track to a degree but didn’t jump well enough to do any better when fourth of 6 in handicap at Huntingdon (heavy) last month Would be no certainty to build on that here. TFRHHIII BHA83
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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
B m Make Believe - Sahara Sunshine Ciaran Gethings RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate RS Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win in 18 races and has failed to complete all 4 starts this season, most recently when falling on chasing bow last month. Quickly back over hurdles and needs a first-time hood to be transformative. TFRHHIII BHA79
9 LITTLELADYLUCY(IRE)(23)P-5500P 5 10-7
B m Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE)
Neil Mulholland Racing Club
Br Mount Coote Stud
Kevin Brogan
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than previously over hurdles when fifth of 11 at Fontwell last May. However, she’s gone backwards from that in 4 starts since, again showing nothing at Plumpton last month. TFRHIIII BHA73
2025: HIGHWAY ONE O FIVE (IRE) 6 11 5 Freddie Gordon 11-2 (Chris Gordon) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9.
Stewards Note:
LYDEARD GIRL: Following its run on 11/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 After Many Days (GB), 4-1 Lydeard Girl (GB), Independent Lady (GER), 10-1 Jlow (IRE), 12-1 Moorsbrook (GB), 16-1 Shanagolden Girl (IRE), 25-1 Getarose (IRE), 33-1 Make Sunshine (IRE), 40-1 Little Lady Lucy (IRE)
FOURTH RACE 3.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SPA MOTORS HEREFORD 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): K Lee (15 wins from 61 runners, 25%) runs KINGDOM OF STARS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 43 runners, 14%) runs NO TRICKS AT ALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SILVER HILL trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 77 miles.
A winner of a Catterick novice in November, SILVER HILL has run to a higher level when second both starts since, pulling well clear of the rest at Newcastle last time, so he looks to hold leading claims Guardami Ancora has progressed with each start and could be the main danger, with Argento Royale also one to note.
1 SILVERHILL(IRE)(15)14-5122BF
6 11-11
B g Shirocco (GER) - Coole Aris (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies
Lord Yarborough & Lord Zetland
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br David Fenton Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhowassuccessfulonsecondstartoverhurdlesina19fCattericknoviceinNovember Hasshownbetterformindefeatboth outings since, again bumping into an improver when second at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good to soft) 15 days ago The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA120
2 ARGENTOROYALE(FR)(25)33-3
Gr g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Rockburn (FR)
5 11-4
Freddie Mitchell (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Haras Du Mondant
TIMEFORM VIEW Third on both starts in Irish points and fitted with a tongue strap, ran to a fair level when third of 12 in maiden hurdle at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) on Rules debut 25 days ago. Could be in the mix with this longer trip promising to suit. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 GUARDAMIANCORA(FR)(65)0226
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Perlara (FR)
Red & Black Magic
Br Mr Tim Dineen
5 11-4
Conor Ring
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been going the right way with each of his 4 starts in novice hurdles, shaping as if ready for a longer distance when sixth of 14 at this course (2m, soft) in January. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA113
4 ITSJUSTTHEWAYIAM(IRE)(144)PUU
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Dino’s Dream (IRE)
Sue Howell
5 11-4
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Patrick Rossiter Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEW12,5003-y-o,£25,0004-y-o,Affiniseagelding.Dam,lightlyracedoverhurdles,half-sistertosmarthurdler/fairlyusefulchasewinner(stayed3m) Jennies Jewel. Failed to complete in 3 Irish points, though 3 lengths up when unseated rider last on latest outing in October. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
KINGDOMOFSTARS(FR)(24)
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B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Passing Burg (FR)
5 11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Mr D. E. Edwards Kerry Lee, Presteigne
Br Mr Jean-Pierre-Joseph Dubois Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful 2m Flat winner for Tom Ward Little promise on first 2 starts over hurdles, but in first-time hood he showed a bit more when sixth of 7 in maiden over C&D (soft) 24 days ago. Will be of more interest in handicaps, though. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
NOTRICKSATALL(FR)(29)410
B m No Risk At All (FR) - Pearl Sky (FR)
5 11-4
Kevin Brogan
MVMagnier,MrsPShanahan&Dash Grange Stud Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Christopher Hogg & Mr Bertrand Hogg Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on the promise she had shown in a bumper when making a winning hurdling debut in mares novice at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in October. After further 4 months off, well held at Market Rasen last time, but it still remains early days for her. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 YELLOWWARNING(IRE)(144)U1 5 11-4
Gr g Milan - Cutie Pie (IRE)
Exors of the Late Brian Davies
Br Grange Stud
Sean Houlihan
Sheila Lewis, Brecon
TIMEFORM VIEW £10,000 4-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including 1m-10.4f winner Direct Security. Off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in October, but may be one for further down the line under Rules TFRHHIII BHA-
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ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE REMEMBERING BRIAN DAVIES AND VOLCANO NOVICES’HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs S W Lewis (4 wins from 96 runners, 4%) runs L’EMPIRE VERT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs C Williams (1 win from 12 runners, 8%) runs FORMEL PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: RICHFORADAAY trained by I Chanin, Thorverton, 130 miles.
JUST AIDAN produced an effort better than anything he£ d shown over hurdles when scoring at Bangor 3 weeks ago and Harriet Dickin’s 7-y-o can make it 2-3 over fences. His main danger may emerge from Formel Park, who needs to shrug off a couple of lesser efforts but has been given another couple of months off Forsa Bay rounds off the shortlist
1
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Flowers On Sunday (IRE)
Miss Ellie Callwood (7) The Black And White Army L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds Br Oliver Loughlin Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched best hurdles form at first attempt when third at Market Rasen on return in December Ran no sort of race with the hood removed at Sedgefield 6 weeks ago and is dropped back in trip with a first-time visor applied. TFRHHHII BHA97
2 L’EMPIREVERT(FR)(11)01F4P0D
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Femme En Or (FR)
6 11-7
Callum Pritchard (3)
E A R Morgans, C A Pengelly, G Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Ecurie Madame Patrick Papot
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved when beating a weak field to win a novice handicap chase at Ludlow in November but has been badly let down by his jumping over fences since. Stopped the slide to some degree back over hurdles here earlier this month but others more appealing nonetheless. TFRHHIII BHA90
3 JUSTAIDAN(IRE)(21)16-P0U1D
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Tastytimes (IRE)
Robin Dickin Racing Club
7 11-6
James Best
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Mrs Noreen O’Gorman Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenlandingback-to-backhandicaphurdleslasttermanddisplayednoill-effectsfromhischasingdebutwhenwinning8-runner handicap at Bangor 3 weeks ago, providing his trainer with her first success in 2026 Bold bid anticipated from 5lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA89
4 NOGUARANTEE(GB)(20)011563CD
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Tropical Rock
Mr Alexander Gibbons
Br Littleton Stud
6 11-4
James Turner (5)
Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed back-to-back handicaps in December, the second over C&D. Seems to have gone off the boil in recent weeks, however, and needs this switch to fences to spark a revival (cheekpieces reapplied) TFRHHHII BHA87
5 RICHFORADAAY(GB)(32)F2-P000
6 10-9
B g Adaay (IRE) - Small Fortune Ciaran Gethings
John Frampton & Michele Frampton Ian Chanin, Thorverton
Br John & Paul Frampton
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole completed start in points but tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles at Wincanton. Switch to fences could see him in a better light but likely big outsider TFRHHIII BHA78
6
GLANCINGBACK(GB)(17)6-606
6 10-7
Br m Passing Glance - Roberta Back (IRE) Liam Harrison Emma Bishop Racing Club & Mrs MJ Arnold
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Jane Arnold Coombs Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise on first three starts over hurdles but was too free making her handicap debut at Huntingdon earlier in the month Improvement needed now chasing. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 FORMELPARK(GB)(65)00F1P0D
6 10-4
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparron Hawk (FR) Conor Ring
Mr R. E. R. Williams Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br Mr D. A. Rees-Jones
TIMEFORMVIEWAppearedtobeonherwaytoawinningchasedebutwhendeparting2outatLudlowinNovember AtonedforthatwhenscoringatSedgefield 7 days later but
1-2-3: 1.JUST AIDAN (IRE) 2.FORMEL PARK 3.FORSA BAY (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
Gr g Gamut (IRE) - Silver Serenade (IRE)
Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies
Br Eamonn Veale
Miss Jess Stewart (7)
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has no form outside of Irish points/hunters, failing to revive for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces at Leicester last month. Drops back in trip for a new yard and others make much more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA71
2025: ISKAR D’AIRY (FR) 7 11 10 Niall Houlihan 11-4 (Gary & Josh Moore) 7 ran
Visor worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 7.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
FORSA BAY: Following its run on 4/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Just Aidan (IRE), 9-2 Formel Park (GB), 11-2 Forsa Bay (IRE), 10-1 No Guarantee (GB), 12-1 Glancing Back (GB), 16-1 The Brickey Ranger (IRE), 20-1 L’Empire Vert (FR), 40-1 Richforadaay (GB)
RACE RESULT:
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT HEREFORD
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. 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.hereford-racecourse.co.uk
SIXTH RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CONELEYS THEME PARK FUN FAIR 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (11 wins from 54 runners, 20%) runs WOLF MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs WOLF MOON LONGEST TRAVELLER: CASTELFORT trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 103 miles.
A few in with chances but TOP COEUR took a step forward from his hurdling bow when third atThurles in December and having switched yards since last seen, gets the nod to make a winning start to life in handicaps over this longer trip Fellow 5-y-o Fight My Fire had been going the right way until his Taunton flop, so he’s put forward as the main threat, with Castelfort seemingly best of the rest
1
(25)4-B5110C
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - King’sandqueen’s (IRE)
6 12-0
Harry Cobden Kayley Woollacott Racing II Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne Br Patrick Doyle
The Firehouse Somerset S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winnerwho is going the rightway over hurdles, landing 2m maiden/novice at this course in December and January. Looked on a stiff opening mark and shaped accordingly at Chepstow last month and probably needs more help from the handicapper TFRHHHII BHA120
2 TOPCOEUR(FR)(88)3-43
Br g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Lady Coraline (FR)
5 11-13
Jack Tudor
Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Gilbert Morosini Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinbumperandtookastepforwardfromhurdlingbowwhenthirdof13inmaidenatThurleswhenlastseen3monthsago,headedlast having led entering straight. Has since switched yards and he looks a potential improver now handicapping over a longer trip. TFRHHHHH BHA119
3
BEAUQUALI(FR)(44)215250D
B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Qualita (GER)
Mrs Susan Carsberg
6 11-12
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mme Nicole Malatier Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd, Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a match at Warwick on chase debut in October and wasted no time getting back on track reverting to hurdling when good second at Southwell a month later. Heavy defeat at Doncaster in December and it was a similar story on yard debut last time. TFRHHHII BHA118
4 CASTELFORT(FR)(25)P-50543BF
6 11-10
B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Stellarmor (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Chasing Gold
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t take to fences in the autumn but more like it over hurdles more recently, third of 9 at Chepstow (soft) 25 days ago No forlorn hope off a 1lb lower mark TFRHHHHI BHA116
5 WOLFMOON(GB)(97)2110-40
6 11-10
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Cutielilou (FR) Ben Jones
Mrs F Hook Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr D. Futter & Mr W. Kinsey Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Hasn’t taken to fences in a couple of starts this season so no surprise to see him back over the smaller obstacles returning from a 3-month break
116 6
B g Passing Glance - Ruby Magern
Sam Twiston-Davies
Emerald Racing Dominic Elsworth, Naunton
Br Jason Maloney
TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframeinapairofChepstowbumpersatthebeginningof2025andtranslatedthatabilitytohurdlesatthesecondtimeofaskingwhen second of 7 in 2m Ffos Las novice (heavy) in January Not so good returned to Chepstow last month and now sent
B g Vadamos (FR) - Truly Magnificent (USA) Brendan Powell The Colin Tizzard Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Br Declan Donohoe Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark 2 1/4m maiden at Fontwell in October. Sound enough start to his
when fourth of
2m at Sandown (soft) in December but ran a stinker at Taunton the following
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8 ELCURAMACH(IRE)(19)54/1-3
B g El Salvador (IRE) - Bi Curamach (IRE)
8 10-10
Freddie Mitchell (3)
Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Shay Slevin
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a big step forward on his third start when landing the odds in 2m novice hurdle at Warwick in May 2024 and shaped as if retaining ability before understandably tiring late on when third of 13 in handicap at Newbury last month. TFRHHHII BHA102
2025: TARAHUMARA 9 11 13 Jack Tudor 10-1 (Emma Lavelle) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
EMERALD BREEZE: Following its run on 13/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Top Coeur (FR), 7-2 Castelfort (FR), 6-1 Emerald Breeze (GB), 17-2 Vol Royale (IRE), 12-1 El Curamach (IRE), 14-1 Wolf Moon (GB), 16-1 Beau Quali (FR), 20-1 Fight My Fire (IRE)
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