Newcastle Racecard - Saturday 14th March by Arena Racing Company

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previous performances

horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace

/ = new season

- = new year

Bold type shows Point-to-Point form

C = course winner

no.ofdays sincelast ran colour graphic weight st-lb

D = distance winner

CD = course & distance winner

BF = beaten favourite age

3 LAKE VIEW LAD (IRE) (23*) 132123- CD

Gr g Oscar (IRE) - Missy O’Brien (IRE)

Mr Trevor Hemmings

8 10-13

Henry Brooke

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston Peter Magnier Trust Inns Limited Br

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful sort who has won twice on heavy ground last season. Reliable sort who should give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA139

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII 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 1.40

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GUINNESS DRAUGHT

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): D McCain (21 wins from 103 runners, 20%) runs DARTMOUTH CASTLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs VALTTERI ITS JAMES LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRANDANDO HAS trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 199 miles.

Essentially a match between two promising types in IRANDANDO HAS and Dartmouth Castle, with narrow preference for Sam Allwood’s gelding, who pulled clear with a potentially useful Irish raider at Ayr last time.

colours no horse age st lb

1 IRANDANDO HAS (FR) (44) 2//-12

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Irostare (FR)

7 11-12

Toby Wynne

The Late John Hales and Miss L Hales Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br Scea Hamel Stud Allwood Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful second in listed hurdle at Auteuil on debut for Francois Nicolle in September 2022 Made light of lengthy absence (had breathing operation) when winning maiden at Southwell in December and stepped up on that when runner-up in a stronger race at Ayr (16f, heavy, 12/1) 44 days ago, TFRHHHHH BHA124

2 BOGHA BAISTE (IRE) (51) D0P

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Accordingtoeileen (IRE)

5 11-5

Sean Quinlan

A Lee, J Matterson, D Mullen & Partner Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Mrs M. Curran Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORMVIEW Green in 2 bumpers and was pulled up in a novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on debut in this sphere 51 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 DARTMOUTH

CASTLE (GB)

B g Dartmouth - Toboggan’s Fire

Mr D. McMahon

(24) 6-1452 D

6 11-5

Brian Hughes

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mr T. P. McMahon & Mr D. McMahon Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when scoring at Sedgeﬁeld in May on the second of his 3 bumper outings. Looked in need of the experience on hurdling debut and was much improved with that under his belt when runner-up in a 12-runner novice at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Leading player TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 DELAYED CHARM (GB) (39) 0-40rF0

5 11-5

B g Postponed (IRE) - Velvet Charm Nathan Moscrop Miss Hazel Crichton Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Br Pantile Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form on the Flat and hasn’t come close to winning in 8 starts over hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA77

5 FLAMING NORMAN (IRE) (21) 040

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Exotic Flame (IRE)

5 11-5

Ryan Mania R and M Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br Susan Bredin

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed much more than ﬁrst time up when fourth in a bumper here in December, worth full credit for the improvement shown given he came from towards the rear in a steadily-run affair Didn’t see things out sent hurdling at C&D 3 weeks ago, though TFRHHIII BHA-

6 PRINCE OF CLOVA (GB) (37) 5P

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Haafaprincess

5 11-5

Peter Kavanagh clova farms and mr p d niven

Peter Niven, Malton

Br Mrs J. A. Niven & Mrs Diana Ewart Clova Hotel & Lodges

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked a hard ride on sole bumper outing and jumped ponderously before pulling up on hurdles bow at Doncaster. Hood goes on TFRHIIII BHA-

7 RETURN TO FLORIDA (IRE) (11) 6U-3P0 6 11-5

B g Libertarian - Here Comes Sally (IRE)

Ross Chapman Coltherd Racing Club

Br John Gahan

Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

TIMEFORMVIEWWell held on his completed start in points Looked a staying type when third in a 7-runner Musselburgh bumper in December and little immediate promise on 2 starts over hurdles to date TFRHHIII BHA-

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8 THE SHANACHIE (IRE) (29) 6

B g Workforce - Ballyhindon Castle (IRE)

Mr M. H. Walton

Br Mrs J. O’Callaghan

5 11-5

Jamie Hamilton

John Dawson, Saltburn

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Workforce gelding out of half-sister to World Hurdle winner Cole Harden Shaped like a stayer when sixth of 9 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, heavy, 9/2) on NH debut 29 days ago. Kept to around 2m for hurdles debut. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 VALTTERI ITS JAMES (IRE)

(21) 5B1066

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE)

The 1892 Partnership

Br Miss Emma Tector

5 11-5

Patrick Wadge

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner took a small step forward when midﬁeld in Newcastle maiden (100/1) last time but is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind TFRHHHII BHA-

10 LIPSTICK TRACES (IRE) (191)

2-3245

B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE)

Mrs Pauline Southerington

Br Keith Douglas

6 10-12

Callum Bewley

Justin Landy, Leyburn

TIMEFORMVIEWIs bred to stay well but made the frame all 3 outings in bumpers. Went backwards from hurdling debut when fifth of 6 in maiden (11/4) at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) when last seen in September, Back down in trip after 6-month absence in first-time hood. TFRHHHII BHA-

2025: MATWANA (FR) 4 10 9 Paul O’Brien 2-7 (Harry Derham) 5 ran

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 6, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

LIPSTICK TRACES: Following its run on 4/9/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled and hung left.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Irandando Has (FR), 11-8 Dartmouth Castle (GB), 14-1 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 25-1 The Shanachie (IRE), 33-1 Valtteri Its James (IRE), 100-1 Return To Florida (IRE), 150-1 Flaming Norman (IRE), 300-1 Bogha Baiste (IRE), Delayed Charm (GB), Prince of Clova (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.15

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 75YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

GUINNESS AT THE HAWK

PONTELAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (21 wins from 103 runners, 20%) runs COUNT ADHEMAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs FORCETORECKONWITH LONGEST TRAVELLER: CALGARY TIGER trained by W De Best-turner, Lambourn, 285 miles.

COUNT ADHEMAR has made a bright start over fences and can go one better than at Ludlow. Forcetobereckonwith bumped into an improved one last time and looks a danger, along with hat-trick seeking Diamond Mix.

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alma Mix Ryan Mania

Mr Colin Thomas Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br Thomas O’Keeffe

TIMEFORMVIEWHat-trick seeking 7-y-o has built on promising early chase form, landing back-to-back handicaps at Hexham either side of a 7-month break, looking much improved on latest success in November Clearly capable when fresh and wouldn’t be a surprise if he progresses again. TFRHHHHI BHA108

2

CALGARY

TIGER

(GB) (77) 2533-F5 D 11 11-9

B g Tiger Groom - Sachiko

Charlie Price

Mr W. de Best-Turner William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

Br W. de Best-Turner

TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going front runner who placed in better company than this last season, though seemingly hasn’t been the easiest to keep sound at 11 years of age, off for a further 77 days since tailing off in a Grade 2 handicap (out of his depth) at Kempton. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 COUNT ADHEMAR (IRE) (24) 63-3552

B g Westerner - Bobset Leader (IRE)

6 11-3

Brian Hughes

Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Miss Mary R. Barry Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWSandwiched by next-time out winners when third in Bangor novice hurdle on reappearance and jumped well in the main when narrowly denied second time up over fences at Ludlow last month Unexposed sort can open his account. TFRHHHHH BHA97

4 SAO CARLOS (GB) (60) 3U5-P00 D

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls

8 11-1

Sean Quinlan

Mr A Balmer and Bolton Mill Racing Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Goldford Stud Siba Contracts

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t ﬁred for new yard and hard to be conﬁdent switch to fences will revive him, having shaped with little promise in two chase starts for Olly Murphy TFRHHIII BHA95

5 ZUMBI (GER) (18) 43/0-PP4

Gr g Reliable Man - Zalexa (GER)

Dave & Yvonne Simpson

9 10-9

Leah Noreci (10)

James Moffatt, Cartmel

Br Stall Garden Lounge Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Has clearly had his issues in recent seasons, well held fourth over 2m at Catterick last month and again likely to ﬁnd this an inadequate test TFRHHIII BHA89

6 FORCETORECKONWITH (IRE) (18) 002432 7 10-6

B m Workforce - Shining Beauty (IRE)

Mineral Forces

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Andrew English Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point winner ran her best race under Rules when chasing home an improved stable-switcher at Catterick last time, pulling long way clear of the rest Has to enter calculations on that form TFRHHHHI BHA86

2025: HOLD ONTO THE LINE (IRE) 8 11 5 Ryan Mania 2-1 (James Ewart) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Count Adhemar (IRE), 9-4 Diamond Mix (IRE), 3-1 Forcetoreckonwith (IRE), 20-1 Calgary Tiger (GB), 33-1 Sao Carlos (GB), Zumbi (GER)

1-2-3:

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THIRD RACE 2.45

TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F 62YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SMIRNOFF AT THE APARTMENT

HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

GRAND WEDDING

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): J Candlish (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs MAGGIES BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs HELSGETAWAY & SNOW DRAGON

WEIGHTWATCHER: SPARTAN WARRIOR won off a handicap mark of 99, his rating is now down 6lb to 93. LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAINDANCE QUEEN trained by W De Best-turner, Lambourn, 285 miles.

DILLY’S GUNNER’s opening mark may well prove to be a very fair one and she could be the answer to this open-looking handicap Having returned to form when second over this C&D last time, Glory Hights has to be high on the shortlist, while the consistent Snow Dragon is also accorded respect and Maggies Boy is not without each-way hope

colours no horse age st lb

1 MAGGIES BOY (IRE) (15) 2-32350

B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)

Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe

7 12-0

Sean Quinlan

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br John Joe Gleeson Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWYet to get his head in front (0-11 in this sphere) but last month’s reappearance spin at Doncaster should’ve blown away the cobwebs and will have a chance if able to match the pick of last season’s form TFRHHHII BHA100

2 U S MARSHALL (IRE) (25) 41-3505

B g Jet Away - Monets Dream (IRE)

The Posse

6 12-0

Craig Nichol

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Kenneth Parkhill Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when third on Rules debut at Uttoxeter following Irish maiden point success but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts, including handicap bow at Market Rasen last time Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA100

3 SUSPECTED (IRE) (51) 1P540

B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Identity Parade (IRE)

Bowen & Morris

6 11-11

Bruce Lynn

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Parkville Stud Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a Uttoxeter bumper for Tom Symonds last spring but it’s all been rather low-key over hurdles so far, ﬁnishing well held on handicap debut at Wetherby last time TFRHIIII BHA97

4 DILLY’S GUNNER (GB) (57) 25-505

B m Dartmouth - Falcon’s Gunner

5 11-10

Brian Hughes

Falcon Line Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Falcon’s Line Ltd Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability both starts in bumpers and, having seemingly been brought along with handicaps very much in mind since switched to hurdles, she’s interested now pitched into one off what looks a fair opening mark. TFRHHHHH BHA96

5 RATEMENOW (IRE) (29) 4-35456

B or Br g Ice Breeze - Oscar Bb (IRE)

Susan Corbett Racing

5 11-8

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br JW Bloodstock Ltd Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEW Clear signs of ability in a trio of novice hurdles and while he may well be better off now venturing down the handicap route, others make more appeal on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA94

6 SPARTAN WARRIOR (IRE) (39) 136600

B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Silky (IRE)

5 11-7

Peter Kavanagh

Mr David Carr Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Br Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled (in this sphere and on the Flat) since landing a Kelso handicap hurdle last May and, though now 6lb below that winning mark, he is probably worth taking on TFRHIIII BHA93

7 HELSGETAWAY (IRE) (133) F5P6-F4

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Heltornic (IRE)

7 11-6

Gregor Walkingshaw (10)

The Red Shoes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Mr R. Bryan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles around 2 1/2m but efforts since switched to handicaps have not been overly inspiring TFRHHIII BHA92

1-2-3: 1.DILLY’S GUNNER 2.GLORY HIGHTS 3.SNOW DRAGON (IRE)

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8 PASSENGERONTHESHIP (IRE) (340) 00/4222- 7 11-5

Br g Pillar Coral - Canto Creek

Jonathan England

John Birtles and Bill Allan Sam England, Guiseley

Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in an Irish point and made the frame all 4 starts switched to handicaps at up to 25f last season Wouldn’t be without hope here if ready to roll following an 11-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA91

SNOW DRAGON

(IRE) (27) 6-33342

Gr g Decorated Knight - Rose of Miracles

Lamont Racing

Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

5 11-4

Jack Power (5)

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWStill a maiden but has made the frame in all but one of the half-a-dozen handicaps he has contested, ﬁnding just one too good in a 5-runner contest at Musselburgh (2 1/2m, soft) last time. Solid chance TFRHHHII BHA90

10 VENTUREVANGO (IRE) (72) 00000

B m Ocovango - Venture Lagertha (IRE)

Mr Thomas Kieran O’Toole

Br Kieran O’Toole

7 11-3

Ryan Mania

Adam Nicol, Seahouses

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who failed to pull up any trees for Ian Donoghue in Ireland but she is one to note in the betting on debut for new connections all the same TFRHHIII BHA89

11 GLORY HIGHTS (GB) (21) 2-PP052

B g Fame And Glory - Lady Hight (FR)

Black And Red Racing

10 11-0

Ross Chapman

Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Wood Farm Stud www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORMVIEWProved consistent last season and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, he has gradually returned to form back in this sphere, ﬁnding just one too good in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA86

12 CALLISTO’S

KING (IRE) (885)

24/34P0/-

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Exit Bob (IRE)

9 10-13

Charlie Maggs (3)

Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick

Br Aaron Doocey

TIMEFORM VIEW Absent since October 2023 and this 12-race maiden (0-8 over hurdles) is opposable starting out for new connections here. TFRHIIII BHA85

13 ELUSIVE WARRIOR (IRE) (21) 00-0034 6 10-12

Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Powhatan Squaw (IRE) Callum Bewley

S McMillan M Gabellone P Thompson

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Br Mrs Anne Doyle Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to improve for the switch to handicap company here last month and he’s readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA84

14 KNACKER TRAPPER (IRE) (51) 00P5-50 D 8 10-12

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE)

William Maggs (3)

Mr Dave Carter Andrew Crook, Leyburn

Br G. T. Morrow Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of just one of his 16 starts in this sphere and he was safely held on belated seasonal reappearance at Wetherby in January. TFRHIIII BHA84

15 ROXBY BELLE (IRE) (78) P06-34

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Kilbarry Lilly (IRE)

Mr N. D. Skinner

5 10-7

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Thomas O’Keeffe Mark Walford Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWNo impact in her qualifying runs last spring but there have been more positive signs in upped to around 2 1/2m in handicaps at Carlisle and Market Rasen this season Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA79

16 FAIRLY FULLING (IRE) (78) 0-40244

B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE)

Mr Gary Satchwell

8 10-5

Patrick Wadge

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br W. Devereux Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdler who has some decent efforts to his name, including when fourth of 8 off 1lb higher at Sedgeﬁeld last time, but he’s now 0-16 and may again ﬁnd one or two too good TFRHHHII BHA77

17 RAINDANCE QUEEN (IRE) (83) 34PP04

B m Getaway (GER) - Fair Funny (IRE)

Debestracing

Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

9 10-2

Charlie Price

William de Best-Turner, Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor hurdler/chaser who is opposable from 5lb out of the handicap here

2025: LUMINARIES (IRE) 8 10 6 Sean Quinlan 10-3 (Ewan Whillans) 8 ran

TFRHIIII BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 12, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 11, 16.

Stewards Note:

MAGGIES BOY: Following its run on 27/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DILLY’S GUNNER: Following its run on 16/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made jumping mistakes late-on.

FOURTH RACE 3.25

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GUINNESS AT THE DOG & PARROT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

(GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£12800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5170, 2nd £2584, 3rd £1293, 4th £646. (Penalty Value £6759.68) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr M T Walford (9 wins from 81 runners, 11%) runs JOHNSON’S BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs FINN LOUGH LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINN LOUGH trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.

This represents a good opportunity for YOUNG JACK to deservedly get his head in front over fences He may have most to fear from Finn Lough, who returned to form when second at Musselburgh off this mark.

1 JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) (51) 02P003 D 9 12-0

B g Westerner - Annimation (IRE)

Geoff Wilson and Cambridge Racing

Br Mr J. P. Whelan

Jamie Hamilton

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Cambridge Bloodstock Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Eight-time winner over hurdles and left his reappearance run behind when only narrowly denied at Hexham last summer. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when third of 9 at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) last time and return to longer trip in his favour TFRHHHII BHA126

2

CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (IRE) (28) 1462P6 7 11-12

B g Ocovango - Loyalty Card (IRE) Ryan Mania

Mr A. Horabin

Br S. J. Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

James Moffatt, Cartmel

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed good attitude when winning back-to-back handicap hurdles at Cartmel last summer. Visored when struggling in Grade 2 company the last twice but went close at Haydock prior to those efforts and is not discounted now switched to fences with cheekpieces reﬁtted TFRHHHII BHA124

3 YOUNG JACK (IRE) (29) 30-2022 C D

B g Champs Elysees - Cherish The Pear (IRE)

D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

Br Mr K. McCoy

8 11-10

Brian Hughes

Chris Grant, Billingham

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual hurdles winner who has ﬁnished second on 3 of his 4 starts in this sphere, including when going close over C&D at the end of January. First-time cheekpieces he sported when again runner-up at Kelso last time are retained and he’s a big player TFRHHHHH BHA122

4 FINN

LOUGH

B g Milan - Jerica

(IRE) (27) 2F0502 7 10-12

Craig Nichol Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Smith

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Thistletown Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase scorer last winter and returned to form following a short break when ﬁnding just one too strong at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) last month. Very much a contender off an untouched mark TFRHHHII BHA110

2025: CERENDIPITY (IRE) 8 11 1 Danny McMenamin 8-13 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note:

YOUNG JACK: Following its run on 13/2/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Young Jack (IRE), 11-4 Finn Lough (IRE), 5-1 Johnson’s Blue (IRE), 11-2 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

1-2-3: 1.YOUNG JACK (IRE) 2.FINN LOUGH (IRE) 3.JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE)

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THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £878,173 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.

APPROXIMATE ODDS

Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect either the resultant S.P or the Tote Dividend of the winner

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 190YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SMIRNOFF AT SPY BAR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (21 wins from 103 runners, 20%) runs INEDIT D’AMOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs THE HATCHET LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUCEPHALUS trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 318 miles.

It’s still early days for THE HATCHET and, having returned to form when finding just one too good over C&D last month, he gets the nod Bucephalus will be a big threat if reproducing the form of his penultimate start and Fingal’s Hill is another who will have a chance if able to shrug off a below-par last-time-out display.

1.THE HATCHET (IRE) 2.BUCEPHALUS (GER) 3.FINGAL’S HILL (IRE)

colours no horse age st lb

1 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (14) 12-1125 CD

B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE)

10 12-0

Callum Bewley

Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton Br J. Kinsella

TIMEFORMVIEWIn cracking form when winning 3 times between March and June last year and looked better than ever after 7 months off when runner-up at Doncaster in January. Not in the same for at Kelso next time but eased 2lb since and will have a chance if he puts his best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA131

2 BUCEPHALUS (GER) (35) 11-642P

B g Soldier Hollow - Batya (IRE)

Mr C. E. Handford

9 11-13

Harriet Tucker (7)

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Gestut Am Schlossgarten Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable front-runner who ended last term on a high, recording back-to-back wins at Newbury and Chepstow Pulled up in a major handicap back at Newbury last time but was a good second when sporting cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time at Haydock on penultimate start and has claims on that evidence TFRHHHHI BHA130

HAARAR

(GB) (33) 3-23114 D BF

B g Muhaarar - Interchange (IRE)

Maximum Racing -Haarar

Br Clearwater Stud Ltd

7 11-2

Jonathan England

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked better than ever when followed his Haydock success in December with an emphatic victory in 11-runner Carlisle handicap (17f, good to soft) last month. However, he was rather disappointing in his hat-trick bid last time and is probably too high in the weights for now. TFRHHHII BHA119

4

SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (IRE) (37) 43-2025

B g Shantou (USA) - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)

6 11-1

Eddie Melville & Kenny Haughey Nicky Richards, Greystoke

NON-RUNNER

Br Victor Connolly Kingdom Taverns, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when second of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day but efforts either side of that have been rather underwhelming. TFRHHHII BHA118

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5 THE HATCHET (IRE) (21) 40-1362

B g Vadamos (FR) - Kelloura (IRE)

6 10-12

Jack Power (5) Fishwick, Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Miss Annmarie Burke Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£105,000 purchase after ﬁnishing runner-up in an Irish point and made a winning start over hurdles at Perth in September Failed to land a blow on handicap debut at the beginning of last month but back on track when second over this C&D 3 weeks ago and he’s a strong candidate TFRHHHHH BHA115

6 INEDIT D’AMOUR (FR) (18) 2U-3015

5 10-9

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Sweet Love (FR) Brian Hughes Four Counties Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Mme I. Garcon, Mr J-Pierre Garcon & Mr G The Injured Jockeys Fund, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who made it third time lucky for Donald McCain in 2m Catterick maiden hurdle on New Year’s Day. However, struggled in a handicap over further at the same course next time and step forward needed here. TFRHHIII BHA112

2025: GIVEMEFIVE (IRE) 5 11 9 Paul O’Brien 11-10 (Harry Derham) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Stewards Note:

HAARAR: Following its run on 9/2/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Hatchet (IRE), 3-1 Haarar (GB), 9-2 Bucephalus (GER), 5-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 20-1 Inedit d’Amour (FR)

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KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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SIXTH RACE 4.35

TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 91YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TANQUERAY AT SAY WHEN PONTELAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£7000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mrs S J Smith (18 wins from 109 runners, 17%) runs HAWKSEYE VIEW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S J Smith (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs HAWKSEYE VIEW

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAWKSEYE VIEW trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 92 miles.

Although ATHAIR MOR has been runner-up on his last 4 starts he doesn’t obviously do anything wrong and can deservedly get his head in front now stepping back up in trip Recent course scorer Hawkseye View is feared most ahead of The Jad Factor.

1 THE JAD FACTOR (IRE) (58) 1PP1-14 C 10 12-0

B g Arcadio (GER) - Sumability (IRE)

John Dickson

Br Kenneth Parkhill

Patrick Wadge

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

Sandy Thomson

TIMEFORMVIEWTends to race lazily but it’s hard to knock his strike-rate since joining Sandy Thomson, including 19f Wetherby reappearance win on soft in December Respectable fourth over 2 1/2m here (good to soft) since Considered TFRHHHII BHA95

2 ATHAIR MOR (IRE) (33) 4-62222 BF

7 11-12

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rocksavage (IRE) Ryan Mania

The Potassium Partnership

Br Kincorth Investments Inc

Paul Robson, Alnwick

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to fences this season, ﬁnishing runner-up around 2 1/2m on his last 4 starts (including here) Won’t need to pull out much more for the longer trip TFRHHHHH BHA93

3 HAWKSEYE VIEW (GB) (11) 5-32541 C 7 11-11

B g Telescope (IRE) - Noir Girl Brian Hughes

Mrs A. Ellis Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Auroras Encore 2 Ltd Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark under Rules in a 2 1/2m course handicap (good to soft) 11 days ago. Stays 3m Should remain very competitive off 3lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA92

4 ALLTALKNOACTION (IRE) (25) PP-4F2P

B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Oscar Day (IRE)

Reality Partnerships XII

6 11-10

Tom Midgley (3)

Tim Easterby, Malton

Br Miss C. Woods Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when second over 3m at Market Rasen on Boxing Day but ran poorly back at the Lincolnshire venue last month. Has a ﬁrst-time tongue tie added to his cheekpieces now. TFRHHHII BHA91

5 SWALLOWS SONG (GB) (32) 4-04464 BF

B g Kayf Tara - One Gulp

8 11-9

Sean Quinlan

Mr Raymond Anderson Green Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br R. J. McAlpine NSPCC, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner on debut but has looked a weak ﬁnisher in 16 winless attempts over hurdles/fences, failing to justify market support after a breathing operation when fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Ayr 32 days ago. Finished tired there and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA90

6 MOBILE MAMMA (IRE) (348) 1555P1- CD 7 11-8

B m Mahler - Queen Ella (IRE)

Grey & Gold Partnership

Br William Mangan

Jamie Hamilton

Ruth Jefferson, Malton

Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to trouble the judged in 4 hurdles but this point winner proved a different proposition switched to fences when seeing off 6 rivals over C&D last March

Looked open to progress but hasn’t been seen since The betting should guide as to whether she’s likely to be fully primed after a lay-off. TFRHHHII BHA89

7 LORD DE VINCI (FR) (11) 50-4400 8 11-3

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lady Chloe (FR) Callum Bewley

Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Br E.A.R.L. Equi-Michel 6 & T. Leboucher

Lip Construction Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler who hasn’t offered much obvious encouragement in 3 handicaps since switched to fences. A ﬁrst-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) needs to have a positive effect TFRHHIII BHA84

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KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

EVEQUE (FR) (48) 00-15P0

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)

12 10-13

Peter Kavanagh

Mrs J. M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille Dunns Houses

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who capitalised on a reduced mark when springing a surprise at Hexham in November but not the biggest surprise he’s failed to get close to that form in 3 outings since TFRHHIII BHA80

9 AILL DUBH (IRE)

(48) 031-UPP

B g Shantou (USA) - Captain Carol (IRE)

9 10-8

Joshua Thompson (5)

The Cheltenham Trail Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br J. O’Connor & Burgage Stud Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler in Ireland Did win a point over there last winter but has failed to complete in 3 handicap chases since joining Micky Hammond Can only be watched. TFRHHIII BHA75

10 HALFWAY HOUSE LAD (GB) (16) 435536 CD 7 10-7

B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula

Halfway House Syndicate

Br Mrs J. Weston

Charlie Price

Maurice Barnes, Brampton

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back wins last spring (including this race) but he’s failed to make a signiﬁcant impact since ﬁnishing second at Hexham last summer TFRHHIII BHA74

11 GOODOLDBILL

(GB) (23) 00-P0P1 CD

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE)

Mrs J. M. Walton

10 10-5

Charlie Maggs (3)

Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br R. T. Crellin Dunns Houses

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in 2023 but didn’t really show anything again until winning a small-ﬁeld Sedgeﬁeld handicap last month. Knuckled down well but his record suggests he’s far from sure to turn up in the same form this afternoon TFRHHHII BHA72

2025: HALFWAY HOUSE LAD 6 10 0 Charlie Price 4-1 (Maurice Barnes) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9. Stewards Note:

ALLTALKNOACTION: Following its run on 17/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Athair Mor (IRE), 5-1 Hawkseye View (GB), 8-1 Mobile Mamma (IRE), Goodoldbill (GB), 9-1 Swallows Song (GB), 10-1 Alltalknoaction (IRE), 11-1 The Jad Factor (IRE), Halfway House Lad (GB), 28-1 Lord de Vinci (FR), 40-1 Eveque (FR), Aill Dubh (IRE)

SEVENTH RACE 5.10

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M190YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE GUINNESS AT THE CANNY LAD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 2 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): R Menzies (23 wins from 138 runners, 17%) runs MR MAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (9 wins from 43 runners, 21%) runs CIRCLE OF STEEL FANCY THAT: N Richards won this race in 2019 and 2025. The stable runs DILRISK today.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUBINIO trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 170 miles.

RUBINIO shaped quite well in a decent bumper at Wetherby on Boxing Day and is preferred to penalised AW course scorer Orestina. Nicky Richards newcomer Dilrisk and Sandy Thomson Irish point scorer Eagle Warrior would need considering if the betting speaks for them.

colours no horse

1 BAY RUNNER (IRE) (313) 3

B g Getaway (GER) - Holly Girl (IRE)

st lb

Sean Quinlan

Miss Jean Matterson Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Br Mr Luke Cummins Bolton Mill Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 recruit from the Irish pointing ﬁeld The betting should help guide to expectations. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 CIRCLE OF STEEL (FR) (82) 6

5 11-2

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Daresca Des Obeaux (FR) Alan Doyle (3) Mellor & Walshe Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br E.A.R.L Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Well-held sixth when sent off at 3/1 for a Musselburgh bumper before Christmas. The stable is going better now TFRHHHII BHA-

3 COUNTRYMAN JOE (IRE) (29) 60

B g Shirocco (GER) - Savage Love

Mrs J. M. Walton

6 11-2

Charlie Maggs (3)

Jane Walton, Otterburn

Br Charles Persse Dunns Houses

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown nothing in pair of bumpers at Kelso. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 DILRISK (FR) (-)

B g No Risk At All (FR) - Perdicilla (FR)

5 11-2

Callum Bewley Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Mr Franck Soulard Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEW 35,000 No Risk At All gelding Half-brother to French hurdler Dylidancer Dam lightly raced on Flat in France. Newcomers from a yard which does well in bumpers, including a win in this last year Market support could prove signiﬁcant TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 EAGLE WARRIOR (IRE) (300)

6-1

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Presenting Proform (IRE)

M Gabellone & S McMillan

Br Mr John Flavin

5 11-2

Patrick Wadge

Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

TIMEFORM VIEW 60,000 purchase after winning an Irish point last May. Hooded for Rules debut Would need considering if the betting suggests he’s fancied TFRHHHHI BHA-

6 HAWTHORN ROAD (IRE) (82) P BF

B g Berkshire (IRE) - Ban Rion Na Tonnta (IRE)

5 11-2

Brian Hughes

Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Mr Robert Lynch Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFound to have an irregular heartbeat when pulled up on Musselburgh debut in December The fact he went off at only 5/2 suggests he had been showing up quite well at home and Brian Hughes rides on return with a hood also ﬁtted. TFRHHHII BHA-

7 JET NOIR (IRE) (49) 3

5 11-2

B g Jet Away - Groundsfordivorce (IRE) Jamie Hamilton

Mr P. G. Stephen Jackie Stephen, Melrose

Br James Devereux Carden Livestock Co

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points in January. New yard 0-12 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

L’APPEL DU LARGE (FR) (93) 0

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Rapsodie Sea (FR)

5 11-2

Bruce Lynn Coltman,Douglas Miller,Matterson, Weaver

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

Br Pascal Noue Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 7 winners, including bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Desir du Large. Never looked living up to market expectations (5/2) in a C&D bumper on debut in December but is seemingly thought capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

9 MHORDART (GB) (58) 60

B g Dartmouth - Cinnomhor

5 11-2

Peter Kavanagh

Miss Alison P. Lee Chris Grant, Billingham

Br Miss Alison P. Lee www.chrisgrantracing.com

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and comfortably held in 2 C&D bumpers this winter.

10 MIDDAY RENDEZVOUS (IRE) (-)

Br g Passing Glance - Entertain Me

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-2

I. J. Power

A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Mrs A. L. Merry & Mr Brett Merry Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPassing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Fromheretoeternity, stays 2 1/2m, and fair hurdler/chaser Redbridge Rambler Stable gets bumper winners. Check the betting TFRHHHII BHA-

11 MR MAN (IRE) (-)

Ch g Kingston Hill - Inajiffy (IRE)

6 11-2

Ross Chapman

Mrs Julie Lloyd Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Mrs J. Lloyd Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingston Hill gelding. Dam little form in bumpers/over hurdles The market should help guide to expectations with this one. TFRHHHII BHA-

12 ORESTINA (GB) (46) 1 C

5 11-2

Ch m Masar (IRE) - Cool Catena Ryan Mania Elwick Stud and Peter Appleton Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br Clive Dennett Elwick Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Masar mare who overcame inexperience to make a successful debut in 8-runner AW bumper here in January. A penalty shouldn’t prevent another prominent showing TFRHHHHI BHA-

13 RUBINIO (GER) (77) 5

Ch g Tai Chi (GER) - Rubiana (GER)

5 11-2

Craig Nichol

Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Gestut Schallern Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW12/1, offered plenty to work on when ﬁfth of 15 in bumper at Wetherby (soft) on debut 77 days ago, faring best of those held up That form has been franked TFRHHHHH BHA-

SILVER CIRRUS (IRE)

(-)

Br or Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Kempinski (IRE)

Rosie Robson-Tinsley, Phil & Ba Harwood

5 11-2

Conor Rabbitt (3)

Paul Robson, Alnwick

Br James W. Hannon Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Cloudings gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler Spin The Coin Orestina has to be considered the stable ﬁrst string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-

15 BATCHELOR’S LAD (IRE) (-)

B g Maxios - Rock Angel (IRE)

John Matthews, Harvey Moss & P Kirby

Br Mrs Tom Burns

4 10-6

Joe Williamson

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Maxios gelding Half-brother to very smart hurdler Jason The Militant and useful hurdler/chaser Will Carver Dam (c88/ h85), 2m hurdle winner Makes appeal on paper so worth a look in the betting. Engaged 4.55 Doncaster Friday. TFRHHHII BHA-

2025: JAPETUS 4 10 6 Danny McMenamin EVENS (Nicky Richards) 5 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10, 11, 14, 15. Stewards Note:

HAWTHORN ROAD: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Orestina (GB), 9-2 Rubinio (GER), 8-1 Dilrisk (FR), 11-1 Eagle Warrior (IRE), 14-1 Midday Rendezvous (IRE), 18-1 Bay Runner (IRE), Circle of Steel (FR), Hawthorn Road (IRE), L’Appel du Large (FR), 22-1 Mr Man (IRE), Batchelor’s Lad (IRE), 33-1 Jet Noir (IRE), Silver Cirrus (IRE), 150-1 Countryman Joe (IRE), Mhordart (GB)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.40 - THE GUINNESS DRAUGHT 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 one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 9th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Diageo 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 21 entries at £50. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.15 - THE GUINNESS AT THE HAWK PONTELAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Diageo 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North One Man Series Final, to be run over a distance of 2m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North One Man Series qualifier 12 entries at £50. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE SMIRNOFF AT THE APARTMENT GRAND WEDDING 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, March 9th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Diageo 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 28 entries at £35. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.25 - THE GUINNESS AT THE DOG & PARROT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6759 to the winning horse The second to receive £3110, the third £1555 and the fourth £778. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £64 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Diageo 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 6 entries at £64. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5170; Second £2584; Third £1293; Fourth £646. (Penalty Value £6759.68) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE SMIRNOFF AT SPY BAR HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Diageo 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 Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER

TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 8 entries at £60. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (Penalty Value £6337.20) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE TANQUERAY AT SAY WHEN PONTELAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 9th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. Penalties, after March 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Diageo 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 17 entries at £35. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.10 - THE GUINNESS AT THE CANNY LAD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (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 9th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 12th. 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’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Diageo 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 19 entries at £22. - Closed March 9th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

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