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horse’s name

colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number

No. of days since last ran

birthplace of horse if not Great Britain

form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year Bold type shows Point-to-Point form C=course winner D=distance winner age weight CD=course & distance winner st-lbs BF=beaten favourite

2 RUNSWICK DAYS (IRE) (29) 365-222

7 11-10

B g Presenting - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE) Brian Hughes Mr John Wade John Wade, Sedgefield Br B. Kavanagh John Wade (Haulage) Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished runner-up on his last 3 outings, most recently behind Montoya’s Son (winner again since) over C&D, and is likely to continue in form. TFRHHHHH BHA86 KEY

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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 HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Runswick Days won The Santander In Memory of Robert Forster Handicap Steeple Chase at Sedgefield on Tuesday 11th November 2014.

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED 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 11.45 TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 65YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPRAYCLAD UK NE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 231 runners, 22%) runs LADY JAGO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs SAYVA FANCY THAT: S England won this race in 2016, 2020 and 2024. The stable runs TOM CREEN today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JERMYN RAFFLES trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY This looks wide open but Sam England has her string in excellent nick so it could be worth siding with TOM CREEN to build on his reappearance at Haydock and follow up last year’s win in this event now he has slipped back down to a winning mark. Scorsese rates a big threat but could again have to settle for second, while Mickey Bowen’s ex-French recruit Jermyn Raffles and chasing newcomer Double Digits could both have a say too. Raffles Wonder completes the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.TOM CREEN (IRE) 2.SCORSESE (IRE) 3.JERMYN RAFFLES (FR) KEY colours

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SAYVA (IRE) (48) 12P-645

12-2

Br g Harzand (IRE) - Mae’s Choice (IRE) Lynne MacLennan & John J Murray Br Seana Sammon

Richie McLernon Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner but he failed to build on his chasing debut fourth at Kempton (18f) when beating just one in 2m4f Wincanton handicap chase 48 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA117

SCORSESE (IRE) (22) 411-0F2 C

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Nova Destiny Paul McKeon Br Sean Osborne

12-0

Harry Atkins (7) Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f hurdles scorer who has bettered his form in this sphere, second of 7 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) 22 days ago. Very much one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA115

DOUBLE DIGITS (GB) (54) 0211-20

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Singing Bird (IRE) Mr Ian Hamilton Br Elwick Stud

7 11-11

Sean Quinlan Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hamilton

TIMEFORMVIEWIrish point scorer who also bagged a pair of novice hurdles (around 2m) at Carlisle and Kelso in April. Went off too hard when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) last month and needs considering now going chasing. TFRHHHII BHA112

LADY JAGO (IRE) (13) 243300

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Clara Mc Cloud (IRE) Mr Les Buckley Br D. Condon

11-9

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Special Piping Materials Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged three chase wins for Dan Skelton in the spring but yet to ﬁre in a trio of runs for her current yard, back chasing when only 13th at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 13 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHHII BHA110

JERMYN RAFFLES (FR) (47) P54/-P21 D

B g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) Mr Mickey Bowen Br S Munir & I Souede

11-7

Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful ex-French hurdler/chaser who won 2m4f handicap chase at Durtal last month for D. Sourdeau TFRHHHII BHA108 de Beauregard. Since changed hands for €13,000 and much respected for his new yard.

AILT AN CHORRAIN (IRE) (15) 6210-P0 BF

B g Mahler - Mazagee (FR) Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate Br Mr Dolty Boyle

11-7

Jack Power (5) Patrick Neville, Leyburn Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 2m4f winner over hurdles but he came in only eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 15 days ago. Not written off yet. TFRHHHII BHA108

RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (49) 3/3411-6 C

Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR) Chris Roe and Andrew March Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede

11-6

Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Can take a step forward here. TFRHHHII BHA107

TOM CREEN (IRE) (23) 13524-0 CD

10 11-3

B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER) Good Cops Br Kildare Racing Syndicate

Tom Midgley (3) Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time C&D winner, including in this 12 months ago. Looked rusty after 7 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, good) 23 days ago. Back on his last winning mark now for his in-form yard so he’s a likely player. TFRHHHHH BHA104

FORTUNATE FELLA (IRE) (187) 5462-13 D

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Benefﬁcient Queen (IRE) Hogarth Racing Br Ms M. Kavanagh

11-1

Joe Williamson (3) Henry Hogarth, Stillington

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for Paul Nicholls with 2m4f success at Fontwell in May. Changed hands for £40,000 but raced too freely when a below-form third of 7 in handicap chase at Hexham (20.1f, good) following month. Not ruled out after a break. TFRHHHII BHA102 2024: TOM CREEN (IRE) 9 11 0 Tom Midgley 7-1 (Sam England) 8 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Scorsese (IRE), 5-1 Jermyn Rafﬂes (FR), 6-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 15-2 Ailt An Chorrain (IRE), 10-1 Sayva (IRE), 11-1 Rafﬂes Wonder (FR), 12-1 Double Digits (GB), Fortunate Fella (IRE), 25-1 Lady Jago (IRE)

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SECOND RACE 12.20 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRTUS FM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 231 runners, 22%) runs ATLANTIC LAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 57 runners, 21%) runs DALSTON LAD FANCY THAT: D McCain won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs ATLANTIC LAD today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DALSTON LAD trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 211 miles. RACE SUMMARY

DALSTON LAD shaped well when runner-up at Doncaster last time and with better still to come from Dan Skelton’s son of Ocovango he looks ready to add to his previous points and bumper successes. Hurdling debutant Daly Boy brings a fair bit of potential and could emerge as the main danger, although Bangor scorer Atlantic Lad also has the form to play a part. 1-2-3: 1.DALSTON LAD (IRE) 2.DALY BOY (FR) 3.ATLANTIC LAD KEY colours

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ATLANTIC LAD (GB) (27) 2322-31 D

11-7

Ch g Linda’s Lad - Tavira Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Limited Br Mrs Jill Dennis

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Prisma Colour Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who opened his account in 9-runner novice hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy 27 days ago, always holding on. Very much one to consider despite shouldering a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA114

COLD HENRY (GB) (16) 4

B g Sixties Icon - Flashyfrances Mr Liam Murray Br D. R. C. Elsworth

11-0

Mr Aiden Blakemore (7) Sara Ender, Malton Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest Flat winner who wasn’t disgraced when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Hexham TFRHHHII BHA(20.1f, heavy) on NH debut 16 days ago. May do better still. No forlorn hope.

DALSTON LAD (IRE) (28) 1/110-02

11-0

B g Ocovango - Miss Platinum (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Longrove Stud Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer/bumper who took a big step forward from his hurdling bow when a clear second of 6 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (20.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Big shout with headgear added and more progress on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DALY BOY (FR) (293) 23-

11-0

B g Kamsin (GER) - Destinee Chalnetta (FR) Sean Quinlan Dr James Barry Johnson Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Laurent & Matthieu Nadot Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£60,000 purchase after ﬁnishing runner-up in an Irish point last December and showed promise when third in an Ayr bumper on heavy in March. Should be up to making his presence felt now going hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-

LOULOU MADRIK (FR) (20) F0-450

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunday Madrik (FR) URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Br Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc

11-0

Tom Midgley (3) Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer who came in a well-held eighth of 14 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on his NH debut 20 days ago. Up in trip with lots more needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

PERFECTOT (FR) (21) 33-04

B f Ectot - Mille Rubis (FR) Centaur Racing Club Br Marc Bridoux

10-7

Richie McLernon Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 4 in novice hurdle over C&D (soft) on her hurdles bow 21 days ago. Significantly more is required with tongue stap now fitted. TFRHHIII BHA2024: SIGN AGAIN (IRE) 4 11 7 Lilly Pinchin 11-10 (Charlie Longsdon) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Dalston Lad (IRE), 5-2 Atlantic Lad (GB), 5-1 Daly Boy (FR), 20-1 Cold Henry (GB), 40-1 Perfectot (FR), 150-1 Loulou Madrik (FR)

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THIRD RACE 12.50 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE CASTLE CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST LTD EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 231 runners, 22%) runs BOHEMOND ANTIOCH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs COUNTRY PARK LONGEST TRAVELLER: COUNTRY PARK trained by J & A O’Neill, Cheltenham, 230 miles. RACE SUMMARY

COUNTRY PARK possesses much the best form on show so is fancied to build on his promising Market Rasen effort and get off the mark over hurdles at the tenth attempt. Bohemond Antioch is proving very consistent but could have to settle for the runner-up spot once more here, while Nicky Richards’ Gintime also needs considering if, as expected, building on her hurdling debut fourth at Hexham.

1-2-3: 1.COUNTRY PARK (IRE) 2.BOHEMOND ANTIOCH 3.GINTIME (IRE) KEY colours

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BOHEMOND ANTIOCH (GB) (19) 2443-22

11-4

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bybrook Mr T. G. Leslie Br The Bybrook Partnership

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler who posted a good second of 9 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) 19 days ago. This reliable sort ought to be in the shake-up once more. TFRHHHHI BHA115

COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (73) 2F24F-3 BF

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glacial Drift Mrs Gay Smith Br Pate & Herine Bloodstock

11-4

Richie McLernon Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham Ashford Stud of 5095, Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who remains a maiden over hurdles after 9 runs but he shaped well after 6 months off when third of 4 TFRHHHHH BHA120 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) 73 days ago, left with lot to do. The clear form choice here.

ONEHUNDREDNEIGHTY (IRE) (9) 0-0000

Ch g Ocovango - Ashlings Princess (IRE) Mr Max Young Br John Kelleher

11-4

Miss Clara Brewitt (7) Max Young, Sneads Green

TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 bumpers and a pair of novice hurdles at Bangor and Ludlow this winter. TFRHHIII BHA-

GINTIME (IRE) (49) 244-4

5 10-11

B m Mount Nelson - Irish Lass (IRE) JB Racing Br Michael Whitty

Sean Quinlan Nicky Richards, Greystoke Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form at her best in bumpers and she made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 14 in novice at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Open to improvement so must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA2024: PADDYS POLICY (IRE) 4 10 13 William Maggs 10-3 (Donald McCain) 8 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Country Park (IRE), 9-4 Bohemond Antioch (GB), 11-2 Gintime (IRE), 400-1 Onehundredneighty (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 1.25 TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE READY TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (23 wins from 156 runners, 15%) runs TAKE CENTRE STAGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs DIXIE COWBOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAITROPLACLASSE trained by R L Llewellyn, Swindon, 255 miles. RACE SUMMARY

A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for HUIT REFLETS who arrives at the top of his game and can now add a chasing victory to his two previous hurdling successes. Dixie Cowboy has made a positive start to life over fences and this C&D scorer seems sure to be on the premises, while Zara’s Universe and Jaitropaclasse also need factoring in. 1-2-3: 1.HUIT REFLETS (FR) 2.DIXIE COWBOY (IRE) 3.ZARA’S UNIVERSE KEY colours

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JAITROPLACLASSE (FR) (36) 2451F0 D

12-0

B g Secret Singer (FR) - Bibracje (FR) Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas Br David Lumet & Dr V. Catherine Lumet

Charlie Price (3) Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newton Abbot in September but only seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, good) 36 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA100

DIXIE COWBOY (IRE) (16) 52/6-012 CD BF

B g Westerner - Dixie Chick (IRE) Racing To Proﬁt Syndicate Br Colin Motherway

11-7

Tom Midgley (3) Sam England, Guiseley Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chasing debut over C&D in November and he backed it up with a good second of 8 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) 16 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts off the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA93

TAKE CENTRE STAGE (IRE) (24) 5/65F-35 D

B g Fame And Glory - Glibin (IRE) Mr Michael Scholey Br Mrs E. Kelly

11-4

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run and he came in a below-par fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft 24 days ago. Much more is needed in a change of headgear here (blinkers fitted for the first time). TFRHHIII BHA90

RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (28) 64604P C D

Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest Bolton Mill Racing II Br Clarendon Farm

9 10-12

Sean Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but it’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2024 and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Irresolute performer. TFRHHIII BHA84

HUIT REFLETS (FR) (21) 402132 D BF

B g Coastal Path - Ultra Violette (FR) URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner Br Vsse. Yves D’Armaille

8 10-11

Theo Gillard Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Adra Projects Ltd, Pt Storage Systems Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways over hurdles at Kelso in September and he has continued in good nick over fences, second of 7 in handicap chase here (21.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb in his bid for a ﬁrst chasing victory. TFRHHHHH BHA83

ZARA’S UNIVERSE (GB) (24) P2P6-62 C D

B m Universal (IRE) - Jontys’lass Ashgill Stud 2 Br Ashgill Stud

10-2

Joe Williamson (3) Andrew Crook, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who got back on track when second of 8 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Needs considering despite a 2lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA74

BLENDED STEALTH (GB) (16) 0652F5 D

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Wyldello Mr D Mullen, Mr G Barker and Partners Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg

10-2

Joshua Thompson (7) Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Eden Commercials Cumbria Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Trailed in a remote ﬁfth of 8 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) 16 days ago. Has only one win from 45 runs. TFRHHIII BHA73

2024: I’M TOO TIRED (IRE) 4 11 3 Sean Quinlan 5-4 (Jennie Candlish) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Stewards Note: RESTANDBETHANKFUL: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to be stiff post-race. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Huit Reﬂets (FR), 5-2 Dixie Cowboy (IRE), 5-1 Zara’s Universe (GB), 9-1 Restandbethankful (GB), 16-1 Take Centre Stage (IRE), 18-1 Jaitroplaclasse (FR), 25-1 Blended Stealth (GB)

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FIFTH RACE 2.00 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE MICHAEL & OLIVIA WATSON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET SERIES QUALIFIER) Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 231 runners, 22%) runs BLUE FIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs SUMMERGROUNDS WEIGHTWATCHER: FOUROFAKIND won off a handicap mark of 113, his rating is now down 8lb to 105. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BROUGHSHANE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY

DEVON SKIES has a career-high mark to overcome but Phil Kirby’s thriving mare is still taken to bag a third victory here and extend her successful run to four after her likeable all-the-way win at Market Rasen last time out. Summergrounds is knocking on the door but could again have to settle for second, while Blue Fin is weighted to go well if back on song and course winner Kingston Narcissus is in the mix too.

1-2-3: 1.DEVON SKIES 2.SUMMERGROUNDS 3.BLUE FIN (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

PLAY SMARTER

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Trainer

Sponsor

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age

st lb

SIGN AGAIN (IRE) (39) 4114-06 CD

12-0

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - All Notoriety (IRE) Mrs D. Fallows Br Kk Agri Ltd

Daire McConville (7) Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last term but he’s been well below par both runs this term, only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) 39 days ago. Has a bit to prove now with tongue tie added. TFRHHHII BHA119

BROUGHSHANE (IRE) (132) 33P-51P D BF

B g Mahler - Shuil Milan (IRE) H I K, TJ Houlbrooke, Ann Docker Br Michael Murphy

7 11-13

Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble (in ﬁrst-time blinkers) for his new yard at Market Rasen in July but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to ﬁrm) following month. Could bounce back after a break though. TFRHHHII BHA118

SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (93) 211-522 D

11-7

B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Ella McGarry (10) Multiple Sclerosis Borders Racing Club 1 Nicky Richards, Greystoke Br Nicky Richards MS Society Scotland, Borders Branch, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Musselburgh and Ayr in the spring and has resumed in good nick, second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 93 days ago. Up 4lb but he ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHI BHA112

BLUE FIN (IRE) (23) 4304-34

B g Shantou (USA) - Eluna Spinners Winners Br Peter and Patsy Stone

11-7

Theo Gillard Donald McCain, Cholmondeley Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWWent backwards from his reappearance third when fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, good) 23 days ago. A fairly useful winner at his best though so he still needs considering off a handy-looking mark. TFRHHHII BHA112

KINGSTON NARCISSUS (FR) (20) 221F-33 C

Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia Mr John Johnson Br Mr Richard Hains

11-7

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who arrives in good form, third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Up in trip and can’t be discounted eased 1lb with tongue tie also added. TFRHHHII BHA112

FOUROFAKIND (IRE) (42) 5-46056 D

B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE) Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Br Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd.

11-0

Sean Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and he came in only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA105

DEVON SKIES (GB) (30) PP-P111 CD

B m Dartmouth - Emma Lee Philip and Nicola Tyler Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler

6 10-10

Joe Williamson (3) Philip Kirby, Richmond Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who completed a quick hat-trick when making all in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) TFRHHHHH BHA101 30 days ago, ﬁnding extra. Up another 7lb but this likeable mare is a big player in her bid for a four-timer.

2024: SALSADA (IRE) 7 12 1 Craig Nichol 9-2 (Brian Ellison) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: BROUGHSHANE: Following its run on 16/8/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Devon Skies (GB), 4-1 Broughshane (IRE), Summergrounds (GB), 6-1 Blue Fin (IRE), 7-1 Kingston Narcissus (FR), 14-1 Sign Again (IRE), 22-1 Fourofakind (IRE)

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THE LADBROKES KING GEORGE VI STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £250000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £108950, 2nd £44725, 3rd £22375, 4th £11175, 5th £5600, 6th £2800. (Penalty Value £142375)

colours no

horse

age

st-lb

BANBRIDGE (IRE) (19) 4U10-44 CD

11-10

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) O Mr R. A. Bartlett B Dan McSorley

Sean Bowen J Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T Albert Bartlett, Mr O’Brien S

TIMEFORMVIEW Provedsuitedbythereturnto3mwhenoverhaulingIlEstFrancaisinthisracelastyearbuthasn’tcomeclosetoreproducingthatform in 3 outings since, including remote fourth in 17f Cork Grade 2 on recent return from 7 months oﬀ. Visored ﬁrst time. TFR BHA167

DJELO (FR) (19) 2106-11 D

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) O Mr P. Davies B Mr Gildas Blain

11-10

Charlie Deutsch J Venetia Williams, Hereford T Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class chaser who has won the Charlie Hall at Wetherby (3m, good) and Peterborough at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, soft) this season. Now a 5-time Grade 2 winner but has come up a little short in 4 previous attempts at the top level. TFR BHA164

FACT TO FILE (FR) (33) 1231-42 D BF

Br B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR) O Mr John P. McManus B Michel Pehu

11-10

Mark Walsh J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW DualGrade1winneraround21/2mlastseason,namely theJohnDurkanandRyanair.JustlostouttostablemateGaelic Warriorin amemorable duel for this year’s John Durkan, pulling well clear of the rest. Has won a Grade 1 over 3m. A bold show looks assured. TFR BHA173

GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) (33) 22311-1 D

Br B g Maxios - Game of Legs (FR) O Mrs S. Ricci B The Niarchos Family

11-10

P. Townend J W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Top-class chaser who ended last season on a high with wins in Grade 1 at Aintree and Grade 2 at Sandown. Picked up where he’d left oﬀ with a career best to see oﬀ reopposing stablemate Fact To File (29 lengths clear of Fastorslow in third) in John Durkan at Punchestown (2 1/2m, soft) on reappearance. TFR BHA174

IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (34) P261-3P CD

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR) O Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes B Haras de Saint-Voit

11-10

Harry Cobden J Tom George, Slad T

TIMEFORMVIEW Bold-jumpingfrontrunnerwholandedKautoStaronthis card2yearsago.Lookedthelikely winnerformostoflastyear’sKingGeorgeonly tobeworndown late by Banbridge. While his C&D record makes him dangerous to discount, his recent eﬀorts leave him with something to prove. TFR BHA163

JANGO BAIE (FR) (34) 2/1213-1

Br B g Tiger Groom - Tenessee (FR) O Countrywide Park Homes Ltd B Mr Andre Jean Belloir et al

11-10

Nico de Boinville J Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T Countrywide Park Homes and Luxury Lodges S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler and quickly made up into a better chaser last term, producing a power-packed ﬁnish to land the 2m Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. Took his form up another notch with impressive reappearance win in 21f Ascot Grade 2. A threat to all if his stamina holds stepping up to 3m. TFR BHA165

MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (34) 3156-24 C

11-10

Sam Twiston-Davies J Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S B James Hoare

TIMEFORMVIEW Very smart chaser who was ﬁne second in the Old Roan at Aintree on his reappearance but no match for Jango Baie when a remote fourth in Ascot Grade 2 since. Has had wind surgery. Big outsider. TFR BHA156

THE JUKEBOX MAN (IRE) (34) 322/11-1 CD

Br B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) O Mr Harry Redknapp B Mr P. Cunningham

11-10

Ben Jones J Ben Pauling, Naunton T Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerwhoquickly madeupintoanevenbetterchaserattheendof2024,winningNewburyGrade2andGrade1KautoStaronthis card.Missedthesecond half of last season due to injury but made impressive comeback when beating Iroko in Haydock graduation event 5 weeks ago. Player. TFR BHA156 (+1) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BANBRIDGE (IRE) 8 11 10 P Townend 7-1 (Joseph Patrick O’Brien) 11 ran Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note: IL EST FRANCAIS: Following its run on 22/11/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Gaelic Warrior (GER), 11-4 Fact To File (FR), 10-3 Jango Baie (FR), 17-2 The Jukebox Man (IRE), 14-1 Djelo (FR), 22-1 Banbridge (IRE), 28-1 Il Est Francais (FR), 300-1 Master Chewy (IRE)

A full range of bets available on all UK and Irish racing A high-quality King George. JANGO BAIE was very impressive on his Ascot reappearance and might be worth siding with to improve past top-class Willie Mullins pair Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File, who served up a treat in the John Durkan at PLAY SMARTER Punchestown last month. Unbeaten chaser The Jukebox Man is another fascinating contender. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JANGO BAIE (FR) 2.GAELIC WARRIOR (GER) 3.FACT TO FILE (FR)

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SIXTH RACE 2.35 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE GARY WOOD MEMORIAL 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)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (27 wins from 235 runners, 11%) runs LIVANO BELLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs LIVANO BELLO WEIGHTWATCHER: HERITIER won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 6lb to 95. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALRANALD trained by A C Hamilton, Denholm, 254 miles. RACE SUMMARY

A few of these arrrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for LIVANO BELLO to build on his recent second here now reverted in distance and get off the mark. Lizzie Quinlan saddles both Heritier and Mr Globalist and they could emerge as the main threats to Micky Hammond’s top-weight in that order. David Thompson’s new recruit Top Flight Century completes the shortlist. 1-2-3: 1.LIVANO BELLO (FR) 2.HERITIER (FR) 3.MR GLOBALIST (IRE) KEY colours

Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br

Jockey

PLAY SMARTER

Trainer

Sponsor

horse

age

st lb

LIVANO BELLO (FR) (21) 043-022

12-0

Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Emelina Bella (FR) Mike and Eileen Newbould Br Mr Remi Boucret

Joshua Thompson (7) Micky Hammond, Middleham Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he is knocking on the door, travelling ﬂuently long way when second of 6 in handicap hurdle here (21.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Up 2lb but he can go very well dropped back in trip. TFRHHHHH BHA98

HERITIER (FR) (26) 0540-F5

B g Fuisse (FR) - Toscane (FR) URSA, Pollitt, Ellerby & Partner Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil

8 11-11

Sean Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland Adra Projects Ltd, Northern Accountants

TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he was badly hampered early when only ﬁfth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Not discounted off a slipping mark. TFRHHHHI BHA95

MISS FRIDAY LIONS (GB) (15) 453-P03

Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Fen Ali The Friday Lions & Mr. D. Tunmore Br Dan Tunmore

11-7

Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form shown in bumpers but she took a step forward in this sphere when third of 6 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 15 days ago. May do better still now going handicapping but others look better treated at these weights. TFRHHIII BHA91

TOP FLIGHT CENTURY (FR) (56) 254325 D

B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Wild Blossom (GER) NE1 Racing Club Br Gestut Romerhof

11-4

Jack Power (5) David Thompson, Darlington Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account at Perth (2m4f) in July and has continued in good form, not quite lasting home when ﬁfth of 10 in 2m5f Wetherby handicap in October on his ﬁnal run for Adam Nicol. Goes back in trip for his new stable here and one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA88

KAVIAR WOOD (FR) (32) 34-0044

Ch g Nom de d’La (FR) - Tulipe des Sacart (FR) Mr J. N. Blackburn Br Bertwood Stables & Mr Jean Bedu

5 10-11

Conor Ring Evan Williams, Llancarfan Sheridan Ny Llp

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has offered little in four runs in this sphere, cheekpieces tried when a well-held fourth on his handicap debut over 2m here last month. Headgear dispensed with now but needs this longer trip to spark improvement. TFRHHIII BHA81

FAIRLY FULLING (IRE) (21) P0-4024

B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE) Mr Gary Satchwell Br W. Devereux

10-8

Nathan Moscrop Susan Corbett, Otterburn Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler who was tried in cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time when a well-held fourth of 6 in handicap here (21.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA78

MR RUMBALICIOUS (IRE) (57) 0-25F00

B g Kodiac - Intaglia The Fleet Street Partnership Br Tally-Ho Stud

10-4

Leah Noreci (10) James Moffatt, Cartmel

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2023 and he was tried in cheekpieces when only tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good) 57 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA74

BALRANALD (FR) (21) 54-6205 C D

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER) Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Br Ecurie Des Monceaux

10-3

Joe Williamson (3) Alison Hamilton, Denholm Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but he arrives well below par, just ﬁfth of 6 in handicap hurdle here (16.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA73

MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (92) P55655

Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA) Mrs E. Quinlan Br Niarchos Family

10-3

Harry Atkins (7) Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden but he wasn’t discredited when ﬁfth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in September, set a lot to do. Weighted to go well after a break. TFRHHHII BHA73 DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: ACHNAMARA 5 11 2 Conor Rabbitt 6-1 (Philip Kirby) 13 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Stewards Note: HERITIER: Following its run on 30/11/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. MR RUMBALICIOUS: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Livano Bello (FR), 11-2 Top Flight Century (FR), 13-2 Kaviar Wood (FR), Fairly Fulling (IRE), 9-1 Heritier (FR), Miss Friday Lions (GB), Mr Globalist (IRE), 22-1 Mr Rumbalicious (IRE), 40-1 Balranald (FR)

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THE GARY WOOD MEMORIAL RACE

SEVENTH RACE 3.10 TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE MW CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE) Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs DRAKARIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (12 wins from 57 runners, 21%) runs DRAKARIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELDERFLOWER TONIC & ESKYLADY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 408 miles. RACE SUMMARY

The market should reveal plenty here but Mickey Bowen’s ESKYLADY fetched £260,000 after comfortably bagging an Irish point in October so is taken to make a winning start. Dan Skelton’s Drakaris shaped well when runner-up over C&D on her debut and rates a big danger though, while both Red Wine Supernova and Elderflower Tonic bring potential too to this intriguing bumper and also need considering.

1-2-3: 1.ESKYLADY (IRE) 2.DRAKARIS (IRE) 3.RED WINE SUPERNOVA (IRE) KEY colours

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age

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DAME IN DISGUISE (IRE) (36) 0

11-2

B f Getaway (GER) - Dame O’Neill (IRE) Mr Max Young Br Maurice Smiddy

Richie McLernon Max Young, Sneads Green

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 13 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 36 days ago. Lots more is required from this Getaway ﬁlly. TFRHHIII BHA-

DRAKARIS (IRE) (32) 2

11-2

B f Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Manuels Sister (IRE) Harry Atkins (7) Cherry Knoll Farm & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Ronnie O’Neill Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, promising second of 5 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on debut 32 days ago, conceding first run to the winner. This Affinisea filly has more to offer for her top yard. Leading claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-

ELDERFLOWER TONIC (IRE) (33) 31

B f Maxios - Alder Flower (IRE) Mr Martin Gowing Br Susan Bredin

11-2

Gregor Walkingshaw (7) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange

TIMEFORMVIEWMaxios ﬁlly who is closely related to fairly useful hurdler Elle Perfecta and a half-sister to bumper winner Red Square Revival. Easily bagged an Irish point last month and purchased for £80,000 subsequently. Makes obvious appeal but one of two for yard here so the market can prove a good guide. TFRHHHII BHA-

ESKYLADY (IRE) (69) 1

B f Maxios - Maple Lady (IRE) Mr Martin Gowing & Mr David Jewers Br Mr H. McDaid

11-2

Shane Fenelon (5) Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest Fairplay Exchange

TIMEFORMVIEWMaxios ﬁlly who is a half-sister to smart hurdler Eskylane. Comfortably landed an Irish point in October and has since changed hands for £260,000. Most interesting newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHHH BHA-

RED WINE SUPERNOVA (IRE) (271) F-

B f Kingston Hill - Another Tonto (IRE) The Vintners Br Michael Conlon

11-2

Rian Corcoran (7) David Pipe, Wellington W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW €8,500 3-y-o, Kingston Hill ﬁlly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Moroder. Dam unraced. TFRHHHII BHADisputing lead when fell 2 out only outing in Irish points in March so needs considering. 2024: KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) 4 10 9 Gearoid Harney 8-15 (David Pipe) 6 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Drakaris (IRE), 9-4 Eskylady (IRE), 4-1 Red Wine Supernova (IRE), 6-1 Elderﬂower Tonic (IRE), 66-1 Dame In Disguise (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £176,389 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 15th September to 31st December 2025.

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RACE CONDITIONS First Race 11.45 - THE SPRAYCLAD UK NE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £44 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SPRAYCLAD UK NE have sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person with the best turned out horse. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f 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 Monet’s Garden Series qualifier. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 16 entries at £44. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.20 - THE VIRTUS FM NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. The sponsors of this race 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 Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 16 entries at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 12.50 - THE CASTLE CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST LTD EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four, five and six yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 12 entries at £38. Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 1.25 - THE READY TO WELCOME THE NEW YEAR HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) 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, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 12 entries at £30. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.00 - THE MICHAEL & OLIVIA WATSON HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £38 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st 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 Cab On Target Series qualifier. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 14 entries at £38. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 2.35 - THE GARY WOOD MEMORIAL 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 20th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Penalties, after December 13th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 17 entries at £30. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.10 - THE MW CIVILS & GROUNDWORKS MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 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 and five yrs old fillies and mares 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, December 20th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. MW Civils & Groundworks will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on December 23rd and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on December 23rd. 8 entries at £22. - Closed December 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

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