Welcome to Hereford Racecourse for an afternoon of Spring jumps racing action, thank you to our race sponsors.
This week is #GroundsWeek2026 and celebrates all grounds teams up and down the country and across all sporting venues. We thank them for their work in all weathers and conditions to ensure the sporting surfaces are in the best condition possible, we simply couldn’t do it without them!
Last week we saw our 5th race of the day run in memory of Brian Davies, father of local trainer Sheila Lewis, and his lovely grey gelding Volcano. Whilst Sheila’s own runner in the race managed a gutsy 2nd the winner was just as fitting, as not only was The Brickey Ranger a grey, but was ridden by Jess Stewart who used to ride Volcano and marked a first course win for another local trainer Sarah-Jayne Davies who is a great supporter of Hereford, congratulations to all connections.
As we near the end of our season, we still have plenty to look forward to including our Easter Monday Family Raceday (Monday 6th April), with a variety of entertainment planned for the day, accompanied under 18’s go free to all fixtures so visit our website www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk to get your tickets now and to see all the entertainment planned. Then to our season finale on Thursday 16th April, the Richard Layton Charity Evening Racing, the perfect way to enjoy an evening of racing whilst supporting four fantastic charities.
We hope you have a great day with us today, we look forward to seeing you again before the end of the season.
Best wishes,
Camilla Esling, General Manager
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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
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SAFETY
In the interests of public safety all visitors to the Racecourse should follow directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. The racecourse reserves the right to ask anyone clearly under the influence of alcohol to leave at any time Racegoers are requested to be particularly aware of their personal safety in all areas where they come into close contact with the horses, such as the parade ring and the horse walks
WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Sophie Candy (Chief Steward) Catherine Chinn (Stewards’Panel Chair)
Thomas Evetts, Margaret Groves, Lauren Thomson
STARTERS
Wiliam Jordan
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OF THE SCALES
Robert Cuthbert
VETERINARY OFFICERS
Jessica Rainbow, Graham Potts
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Ed Shaw, BVSc, MRCVS
John Campbell, BVMS, MRCVS
Anne Gibbs, MRCVS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Graham Cook
Dr Ian Roberts
NURSE
Dawn Price
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Joanna Vickers, Mel Baker, Andrea Kelly, Jane Southam
COMMENTATOR
Darren Owen
BETTING RING MANAGER
Mike Steven
GENERAL MANAGER
Camilla Esling
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Molly King
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Oliver Whittaker
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Camilla Esling
PADDOCK PRESENTER
Cornelius Lysaght
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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
colour graphic weight st-lb
horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name birthplace of horse if not Great Britain No of days since last ran
1COURTLIABILITY(IRE)(27)2-
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite age
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B g Court Cave (IRE) - Whataliability (IRE)
NashWebbPaverVandenberghe&10Percenters
Br Brendan K. Fitzpatrick
411-4
Harry Bannister
Harry Whittington, Sparsholt
TIMEFORMVIEW Cost £88,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point and has won a Fontwell bumper and 21f Sedgefield novice hurdle for new connections. Good chance he can make it 3 in a row TFRHHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
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 nonhandicaps 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 for novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 2.30
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 4F 194YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HEREFORD EASTER MONDAY FAMILY RACEDAY 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): F O’Brien (9 wins from 86 runners, 10%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE
WEIGHTWATCHER: JACK DOYEN won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 5lb to 74.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WARNER’S CROSS trained by C Hobson, Royston, 136 miles.
A ready winner of back-to-back handicap chase contests upon returning this winter (including over C&D) LELANT had excuses on account of the soft ground when pulled up at Fontwell in December. Freshened up and now returning to a sounder surface, he could be worth siding with to get back on track. Chief Black Robe needs to shrug off a lesser run over hurdles but is a player if doing so, whilst Fat Sam and Boys of Wexford also command a second look
1 FATSAM(GB)(18)24630RD
Ch g Denham Red (FR) - Emergence (FR)
12 12-0
Mr Charlie Case (7)
Mr David Lockwood David Dennis, Banbury
Br Woodmore Racing DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who posted a good second at Worcester (2 1/2m, good) in July but not in same form either start thereafter last summer Switched yards ahead of return to action but his losing run stretches back to July 2022 TFRHHHII BHA100
2 CHIEFBLACKROBE(IRE)
(16)25542PD 10 11-12
Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Noleens Moon (IRE)
Fern O’Brien (5)
Mr Myles Osborne Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Patrick Halligan BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon4handicapchasesonthebounceforthisyardin2023.PostedmuchhisbesteffortsincerejoiningFergalO’Brienwhenrunner-upatMarketRasen over fences (19.2f, soft) last month but he ran below par back over hurdles at Taunton 16 days ago. Visor reached for returned to chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA98
3 LINEOFDESCENT(IRE)(26)253/5-62
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)
8 11-11
James Bowen
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over fences who failed to step up appreciably on his belated reappearance effort last month when finishing a remote second in 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (19f) 4 weeks ago Mark eased further but he does need to show more before becoming of interest again. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 LELANT(IRE)(107)F36-11PCD
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ab Initio (IRE)
8 11-7
Sean Bowen
Chris Trigg & RER Williams Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on earlier promise to belatedly get off the mark at Market Rasen in June 2024 and continued in good heart when second on chase debut there next time However,low-keyeffortsin2hurdlerunssincereturningfromalengthyabsencethiswinter.Hadbreathingoperationandcheekpiecesnowon TFRHHIII BHA87
6 BLACKOCC(IRE)(18)405/-PP3
Br g Ocovango - Moonlight Whispers (IRE)
7 10-13
Sean Houlihan
P Conway, T Lewis & G Wilson Sheila Lewis, Brecon
Br Edmond Coleman
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who showed nothing sent chasing in first time cheekpieces at Ludlow (2 1/2m) on penultimate start but he did at least stop the slide when third over hurdles here (25.5f) 18 days ago. Return to shorter a plus on that evidence but not the easiest to weigh up TFRHHHII BHA85
7 BOYSOFWEXFORD(GB)(105)5-P52UP
B g Millenary - Floradorado
Mr R. G. Whitehead
9 10-6
James Davies
Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br T. C. Dawson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort for some time under positive tactics when second at Fontwell (19.5f) in November Unseated next time and absent following a poor effort (pulled up) over C&D in December However, no great surprise to
1-2-3: 1.LELANT (IRE) 2.CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) 3.FAT SAM
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
ULTRAVIERS(IRE)
(19)44-4F54
B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)
10 10-2
Luke Scott (3)
Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford
Br Pate Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 23 runs but in process of running creditably when falling last on return at Market Rasen in November Excuses at Lingfield next time but below best following a 3-month layoff when fourth at Leicester (2 1/2m) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA74
9 JACKDOYEN(IRE)(19)3-F6P53CD
B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE)
Wardington Hopefuls
Br James Murtagh
10 10-2
Jack Quinlan
Ben Case, Banbury
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made the frame all 4 starts last season but has struggled in handful of outings this term and whilst he produced his best effort for a while when third at Leicester (2 1/2m) 3 weeks ago, that didn’t make him of interest for win purposes here. TFRHHHII BHA73
2025: PEP TALKING 7 12 0 Gavin Sheehan 5-2 (Billy Aprahamian) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.
Stewards Note:
LELANT: Following its run on 8/12/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Lelant (IRE), 11-2 Chief Black Robe (IRE), Black Occ (IRE), 13-2 Boys of Wexford (GB), 7-1 Line of Descent (IRE), 11-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), 12-1 Fat Sam (GB), Ultra Viers (IRE), 20-1 Warner’s Cross (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 8YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
£6150 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (PenaltyValue £3247.81)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Sheppard (9 wins from 71 runners, 13%) runs BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T R Gretton (2 wins from 4 runners, 50%) runs MCGRATH FROM CLUNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MCGRATH FROM CLUNE trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 138 miles.
BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS probably would have won with a better jump at the last when third at Taunton 16 days ago and he can confirm the promise of that effort and belatedly get off the mark. Last year’s winner Chestnut Pete may emerge next best, ahead of Mcgrath From Clune
Ch g Native Ruler - Rabbit Shane Quinlan (3)
Mike Harris Racing Club Katy Price, Llanigon
Br Messrs M. E. & A. D. I. Harris Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Took this prize from a 1lb lower mark 12 months ago and lines up for repeat bid having been in decent nick when last seen, suited by the strong pace when third at Warwick (2m) on New Year’s Eve. Can make his presence felt again TFRHHHHI BHA97
2
BLACKIJODAGROSTIS(FR)(16)44P543
Br g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR)
Lost in the Summer Wine 2
7 11-1
Stan Sheppard
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORMVIEWStilla maiden butthere havebeenencouraging signs of late,likely he’d havewon with a better jumpat the last whenthird at Taunton(2m) 16 days ago. Back up in the weights following that effort but he’s capable of defying this sort of mark on that evidence. Player. TFRHHHHH BHA84
3
BALLYWOOD(FR)
(7)436032D
B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Miss Hollywood (FR)
12 10-12
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 S
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran is without a win since 2019 but his mark reflects that and he posted easily his best effort for some time when edged out late on at Huntingdon (16.5f) 7 days ago A repeat gives him claims but he’s no sure thing to be in the same form. TFRHHHII BHA81 (+2)
4
MCGRATHFROMCLUNE(IRE)
B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE)
(89)0512U2CD
10 10-12
Sean Bowen Tom Gretton Racing Club
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
Br Denis Cummins JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverC&DinNovemberandgoingwellwhenunseatedrider2outinhandicapchaseatTaunton(18.2f)onpenultimatestart Letdown by jumping in small field at Fontwell over Christmas but given a break ahead of this and his yard have been amongst the winners. TFRHHHII BHA81
5 QUINTABRIGADA(IRE)(33)6-05004 5 10-12
B g Vadamos (FR) - Lola d’Haguenet (FR)
Mrs C. Williams
Br Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
Conor Ring
Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer in 2 Irish bumpers but finished well beaten in maiden/novice hurdles for this yard and fared no better for switch to handicaps over fences when well held fourth at Ffos Las (2m) 33 days ago One to note if market speaks in his favour TFRHHIII BHA81
6
THEBRICKEYRANGER(IRE)(7)0404P1CD
Gr g Gamut (IRE) - Silver Serenade (IRE)
Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies
8 10-9 (in7lb ex)
Miss Jess Stewart (7)
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Eamonn Veale SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Uninspiring form for previous yard this winter and he caused a surprise when making a successful start for present yard over C&D last week However, strength of that form is questionable and he’s likely to find this more demanding under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA71 (+5)
2025: CHESTNUT PETE 10 11 11 Shane Quinlan 14-1 (Katy Price) 5 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Blackijo Dagrostis (FR), 7-2 Chestnut Pete (GB), 9-2 Ballywood (FR), 5-1 McGrath From Clune (IRE), 11-2 The Brickey Ranger (IRE), 22-1 Quinta Brigada (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS (FR) 2.CHESTNUT PETE 3.MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
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.
THIRD RACE 3.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE HEREFORD QUARRIES MARES’‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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): J & A O’Neill (20 wins from 86 runners, 23%) runs DAVITA BLAZE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs KERNIE D’AIRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHNNY’S BELLE trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
ISABELLA ISLAY just holds the edge on form here and with this step up in trip a likely plus too she gets the nod over Millady who also looks to have more to offer now her stamina is drawn out more. Tim Vaughan’s L’Aventara comes here on the back of a brace of pointing wins so can have a say too now going hurdling
colours no horse
1 CRYSTALBOX(IRE)(31)450 5 11-4
B m Crystal Ocean - Jemima Jay (IRE) David Bass
S W Racing Max Comley, Sutton Veny
Br Gerard Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (2m, soft) on her NH debut 31 days ago. This Crystal Ocean mare goes up in trip with lots to find. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
DAVITABLAZE(IRE)(33)6
B m Jet Away - Lughnasa (IRE)
5 11-4
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
The Three Cabelleros Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Ms Salome Brennan Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, only sixth of 8 in bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) on her debut 33 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better so possibilities now going over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 JOHNNY’SBELLE(IRE)(9)123
B m Malinas (GER) - Oh Deja Vu (IRE)
6 11-4
Callum Pritchard (3)
Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Kilfeacle Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, third of 5 in bumper at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) on her debut 9 days ago. This Malinas mare is a winner in points and no forlorn hope starting out in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA-
4
KERNIED’AIRY(FR)(410)10-
B m It’s Gino (GER) - Purda d’Airy (FR)
6 11-4
Gavin Sheehan
RC VIP Syndicate X Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne
TIMEFORMVIEW Won maiden bumper at Durtal in November 2024 for Hugo Merienne Changed hands for £155,000 after but a tailed-off tenth of 11 in listed bumper at Newbury on UK/yard debut 13 months ago Not written off for good yard after an absence. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 L’AVENTARA(GB)(32)U151-1
B m Kayf Tara - L’Aventure (FR)
8 11-4
Mr Edward Vaughan (7)
Mr Chris Harriman Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br C. J. Harriman
TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare. Sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Braventara. Has won 3 of her 5 starts in points, including last 2 (latest February 21). Well in the mix on her hurdles bow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6
SVELTESILHOUETTE(GB)(20)30U00
5 11-4
B m Jack Hobbs - Pepite de Soleil (FR) Daniel Sansom (3)
Mr C. R. Whittaker Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br C. R. Whittaker We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded when a debut third in a Wincanton bumper in November However, she has shown little in 3 hurdle runs since, going freely when ninth in 15f novice there 20 days ago.
7
TIERBAY(GB)(61)00P
TFRHHIII BHA80
6 11-4
B m Frontiersman - Tarbay Lee Edwards FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove
Br D. J. & C. Dyson Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 Warwick bumpers before Christmas and pulled up on her hurdling bow in 19f Doncaster novice in January. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
8
TIPPERARYSTAR(GB)(7)230/0/-0F
B m Getaway (GER) - Presenteea (IRE)
Glassex Ltd
8 11-4
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Distillery Stud Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on her first 3 bumper outings in 2022 but very lightly raced and has offered little since returning from over 2 years off. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 ISABELLAISLAY(GB)
(42)03
B f Scalo - Definitelyanoscar (IRE)
4 10-6
Richard Patrick
Ms Charlotte Barber Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Christopher R. Barber Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Scalo filly who took a big step forward from her debut when a staying-on third of 9 in juvenile hurdle here 42 days ago This step up in trip promises to suit Big player TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 MILLADY(GB)
(27)605
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Broxbourne (IRE)
Four Gents
4 10-6
Toby Wynne
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mill House Stud & Mr N. Farrell Acton At Morville S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers but much better signs on her hurdling bow when a running-on fifth of 7 in juvenile at Wetherby (2m, soft, 100/1) 27 days ago Very much one to consider over this longer distance. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2025: KING’S CONSORT (IRE) 6 10 11 Miss Olive Nicholls 50-1 (Georgina Nicholls) 7 ran
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
FOURTH RACE 4.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 53YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE SUNSHINE RADIO NOVICES’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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (9 wins from 86 runners, 10%) runs MADAME DE LABRUNIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs MADAME DE LABRUNIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: INCA trained by C Hobson, Royston, 136 miles.
BEST NIGHT resumed her progress when scoring at Huntingdon recently and can defy a 4lb weights rise in this uncompetitive handicap. Fergal O’Brien’s new recruit Madame de Labrunie has yet to show her (winning) French form here but could still emerge as the main danger now going into handicaps, while Arnie Moon is another handicap debutant who could have a say.
1 ARNIEMOON(GB)(67)40036 6 12-0
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Ela d’Argent (IRE)
Callum Pritchard (3)
Mr Keiran Johns Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mark & Jane Frieze Fire Defence Servicing S TIMEFORM VIEW Too free in bumpers but has shown more over hurdles, best run when sixth of 13 in 19f Taunton maiden in January. Goes handicapping after a break Considered TFRHHHII BHA105
2
BESTNIGHT(FR)(14)350241D
Bl m Night Wish (GER) - Best Day (FR)
David Pipe Racing Club
5 11-12
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br V & F Berouards, Haras Des Sablonnets & W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start over hurdles at Newton Abbot in September and she got back on the up with victory in 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m) 14 days ago. Up 4lb but holds leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA103
3 MADAMEDELABRUNIE(FR)(49)F14036
Ch f Gemix (FR) - Venerable (FR)
4 11-0
Jonathan Burke
The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br J Crouzillac & A Gabryszewski BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 17f hurdles winner in France last autumn Yet to show that level of form for her new yard, only sixth of 8 in 2m Ludlow juvenile last month Handily weighted if this switch to handicaps sparks a resurgence. TFRHHHHI BHA101
4 DIRECTLY(GB)(40)45-505P
B g Telescope (IRE) - Kansas City (FR)
The Racing Life Podcast - S1
7 10-9
Benjamin Macey (5)
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br C. G. and Mrs Johnson Solstice S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was pulled up in 19f handicap at Chepstow 40 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHIII BHA86
5 KOTGAR(IRE)(95)P6-640P
B g Wootton Bassett - Kotama (FR)
5 10-3
Conor Ring
Mrs Helen Cole Racing Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair maiden on the Flat in France but regressed over hurdles last season and no signs of improvement this term.
6 INCA(FR)(68)B/2/00-0
B g Coastal Path - Nota Bene (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA80
8 10-2
Dylan Johnston
Mr John Griffin Clare Hobson, Royston
Br Patrice Vagne & Haras de Saint Voir Clare Hobson Racing S
TFRHHIII BHA74
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up in an Irish point but no show in 3 hurdle runs, off 20 months before coming in last of 8 in Market Rasen novice in January.
7 RAMAAH(GB)(24)P4055P 5 10-2
Ch g Waldgeist - Date With Destiny (IRE) James Best
Bill Ransom & Steve Day
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Newsells Park Stud SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A modest 13f Flat winner but only poor in this sphere and pulled up in 2m handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 24 days ago. 8lb out of the handicap here too.
TFRHHIII BHA71
1-2-3: 1.BEST NIGHT (FR) 2.MADAME DE LABRUNIE (FR) 3.ARNIE MOON
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
2025: RENOIR 6 12 0 Rex Dingle 5-2 (Ben Clarke) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Best Night (FR), 4-1 Madame de Labrunie (FR), 15-2 Arnie Moon (GB), 11-1 Ramaah (GB), 16-1 Kotgar (IRE), 20-1 Inca (FR), 28-1 Directly (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 4.30
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 147YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE SPA MOTORS MARES’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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (17 wins from 62 runners, 27%) runs MISS CARBO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N & W Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs BROADWAY HONEY & HEY FLINT
The4-y-oMISSCARBOwouldn’tbethefirstfromheryardtoimprovefortheswitchtohandicapcompany and, judgedon herWarwickeffortondebutforpresentconnectionsinDecember,this marklooks averyfair one.ReelOrangeis theone to beat based on her recent second when starting out for this yard at Exeter but she didn’t find a great deal when it came to the crunch that day, which is a slight concern. Land Girl’s Luck performed with credit here last time and she is best of the rest
1 LANDGIRL’SLUCK(IRE)(18)250232D 7 12-0
B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE)
Richard Bailey and Max Comley
Miss Aimee Jones (7)
Max Comley, Sutton Veny
Br John Redmond Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backhandicaphurdlesataround21/2matSouthwellandBangorlastsummer Putinanothergoodshiftwhenrunner-upbackfromabreak over 2m here recently and she’s a live each-way candidate now returned to a more suitable trip and with Aimee Jones again booked. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 MIDNIGHTGINGER(GB)(33)0-60004
Ch m Midnight Legend - Calamintha
10 11-13
Dillon Butler (10)
Mr A. V. John Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run stretches back over 2 years and while she proved that ability remains when fourth of 6 on first run following a break/breathing operation at Warwick last month, this 10-y-o again looks vulnerable from a win perspective. TFRHHHII BHA99
3 BROADWAYHONEY(IRE)(27)0-5335
Ch m Zambezi Sun - Broadway Theatre (IRE)
Willy Twiston-Davies
6 11-10
Sam Twiston-Davies
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertotheyard’ssmartstayingchaserBroadwayBoyandsheappearedtotakeasmallstepforwardwhenthirdinaC&DnoviceinNovember However, progress was not forthcoming on her handicap debut back from a break at Ludlow last month Yard also runs Hey Flint TFRHHIII BHA96
4 BORDERGEM(GB)(85)2-54245BF
6 11-7
B m Gemix (FR) - Border Flora Rex Dingle Notre Cheval Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br T. C. Dawson Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW Close second in a bumper last spring and showed ability in maiden/novice company, not least when second in a 7-runner mares’ event at Wincanton in November Has failed to improve for the switch to handicap company the last twice butshe hasat least been eased 3lb since her latest run, TFRHHHII BHA93
5
HEYFLINT(GB)(18)66000P
Br m Jack Hobbs - Nowweareseven
The Jukes Family
Br Mrs M. A. Jukes
5 11-6
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5)
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW No show in a trio of novice hurdles and there were very few positives to take from her recent handicap debut over this C&D. Hopes now pinned on the addition of cheekpieces working the oracle TFRHIIII BHA92
6
REELORANGE(IRE)(19)36P-002BF 7 11-2
Ch m Highland Reel (IRE) - Verchinina (IRE)
J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook
Brendan Powell
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
Br Mr David Bobbett Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWStilllookingforfirstsuccessbuttookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenfindingjustonetoogoodstartingoutforthisyardatExeter(18.5f, soft). Reproduction of that effort would give her a major chance, for all that she doesn’t appear to be the strongest of finishers. TFRHHHHI BHA88 7
B f Bathyrhon (GER) - Cabo Real (IRE)
Bradley Harris (3)
Mr Donald Bell Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr M Larobe, Mr P Thiriet & Mr R Gourmau Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair ex-French hurdler who was runner-up on debut for new yard in 2m Warwick maiden in December Hasn’t replicated that in 3 subsequent outings but she could have a say now handicapping off what looks a potentially decent mark TFRHHHHH BHA100
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
B m Helmet (AUS) - Shahabad
Simon & Christine Prout
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
7 10-11
Freddie Keighley (5)
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice over fences at Plumpton during first half of 2025 but it’s been downhill most of the way since. Needs to bounce back now returned to hurdles with tongue strap enlisted on debut for new yard. Engaged 4.45 Taunton Tuesday. TFRHHIII BHA83
2025: LEAVE HER TO ME 7 11 9 Nick Slatter 6-1 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
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): B Pauling (11 wins from 54 runners, 20%) runs LEGEND D’AIRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs LEGEND D’AIRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: STRONG MAN TOM trained by B Murphy, Ireland.
ONE KNIGHT has a 15-month absence to overcome but she impressed when scoring readily at Southwell when last seen and looks up to defying a penalty on that evidence. Legend d’airy is an interesting newcomer for a yard with an excellent record in bumpers and would need taking seriously if supported in the betting, while Strong Man Tom is another debutant who makes some appeal on paper
Ch g Sir Percy - Woolstone One
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10)
Mr Paul G. Jacobs Emma Lavelle, Marlborough Br Mr Paul Jacobs Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Left his debut run (for Toby Lawes) well behind when landing 9-runner bumper at Southwell in December 2024, ridden positively and quickening right away Not seen since but likely has more to offer for this yard TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 LEGENDD’AIRY(FR)(-)
5 11-2
B g Motivator - Bassika d’Airy (FR) Callum Pritchard (3)
The Blue Lightening Syndicate
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEW £48,000 3-y-o, Motivator gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/useful chaser Issar d’Airy. Dam, French hurdle winner/chaser (17f-2 1/4m winner), half-sister to French hurdle winner/chaser (2 1/4m-2 1/2m winner) Quaska d’Airy. Interesting newcomer for yard withgood record in bumpers. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
MACJ(GB)
(48)0
5 11-2
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Mac Bella Jay Tidball (5)
Keith and Sue Lowry David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mrs S. Lowry
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 100/1 and looked one for the longer term down the field in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) on debut in February TFRHHIII BHA-
4
THUNDEROUSSEA(GB)(-)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Considered Opinion
5 11-2
Murray Dodd (7)
Over the Jumps Racing Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Car Colston Hall Stud Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORM VIEW 1,000 gns 4-y-o, Night of Thunder gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Glencalvie. Dam 7f-8.6f winner A cheap purchase given pedigree. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 BRITWAYBELLE(IRE)(72)10
B m Getaway (GER) - Britway Lady (IRE)
5 10-9
Freddie Keighley (5)
Mr Nick Shutts Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Daniel Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare who was bought for £120,000 after winning sole start in Irish points but was easy to back and finished well held in a C&D bumper on debut in January. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 GREATOAKLAD(IRE)(-)
4 10-6
B g Workforce - Marble Memory (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) John Manogue Racing Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan
Br J. Manogue
TIMEFORM VIEW Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 21f) Felix Yonger Market for clues TFRHHHII BHA-
7 MACGAYVEUR(FR)(35)6
4 10-6
B g King Edward (FR) - Kelle Home (FR) Lewis Saunders (5)
Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip
Br Mr Oliver Triboire
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to 5 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Aniknam and fair hurdler Grooveur
Showed a bit when sixth of 11 at Southwell on debut last month but needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br S
B g Massaat (IRE) - Ssafa
4 10-6
Dylan O’Connor (7)
Mr A. Evans Barry Murphy, Caerfyrddin
Br Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
TIMEFORMVIEW £7,000 3-y-o, Massaat gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner Peace Belle, and half-brother to fair hurdler Simply Red. Dam 1m-1 1/2m winner. Makes some appeal on paper and well worth a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 GENTORA(IRE)(46)5
Br f Getaway (GER) - Gently Go (IRE)
4 10-2
Tristan Durrell
Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip
Br Robin Harold-Barry
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly who is bred to stay well and shaped accordingly on last month’s debut at Warwick. TFRHHIII BHA2025:
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RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 One Knight (IRE), 7-2 Legend d’Airy (FR), 9-1 Strong Man Tom (GB), 12-1 Great Oak Lad (IRE), 14-1 Mac Gayveur (FR), 18-1 Thunderous Sea (GB), 25-1 Britway Belle (IRE), 28-1 Gentora (IRE), 33-1 Mac J (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.30 - THE HEREFORD EASTER MONDAY FAMILY RACEDAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 12 entries at £30. - Closed March 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.00 - THE CB SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb CB Security & Protection Services have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 19th, 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.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.30 - THE HEREFORD QUARRIES MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Hereford Quarries have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £50. - Closed March 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 4.00 - THE SUNSHINE RADIO NOVICES’ 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 0-105. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Sunshine Radio have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 12 entries at £30. - Closed March 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Fifth Race 4.30 - THE SPA MOTORS MARES’ 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Spa Motors have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 15 entries at £30. - Closed March 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 -THE RICHARD LAYTON CHARITY DAY 16TH APRIL NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (AMATEUR AND CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 2 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 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, March 19th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race The racecourse have kindly sponsored this race and will present a winning memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out 15 entries at £22. - Closed March 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
