FIRST RACE 2.40
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WINNING
CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE HIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (25 wins from 157 runners, 16%) runs BALLIN BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs P Kirby (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs ASA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENJOY D’ALLEN trained by N King, Burderop, 271 miles.
In a trappy-looking contest the vote goes to ASA, who made a winning return in this sphere at Catterick last month and still looks fairly treated. Ballin Bay arrives on a roll and has unfinished business over the larger obstacles, so he gets the nod for the forecast.
1
B or Br g Network (GER) - Triple Star (FR)
Miss Lily Jones (7)
Mr A. P. Jones Neil King, Burderop
Br Bruno Vagne
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged third victory of season when making most in 4-runner handicap chase at Plumpton 24 days ago. Just 2lb higher now and looks sure to make another bold bid TFRHHHII BHA115
2 BALLIN BAY (IRE) (28) 43-P411
B or Br g Milan - Ballinahow Ann (IRE)
Love To Race Partnership
C
8 11-2
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Noel McLoughlin Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWHighly promising individual who landed a brace of handicap hurdles at this course last month, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) last time Not seen over fences since 2024 but likely has more to offer in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA103
3 ASA (FR) (38) 000631
Gr m Balko (FR) - Reine de Glace (FR)
The Yorkshire Puddings
Br Mr Gildas Blain
7 11-1
Joe Williamson
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved as good as ever when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Catterick 38 days ago and is just 2lb higher here. Holds strong claims TFRHHHHH BHA102
2025: OLD PAGE (IRE) 8 10 2 William Maggs 6-1 (David Thompson) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Enjoy d’Allen (FR), 2-1 Asa (FR), 9-4 Ballin Bay (IRE)
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1-2-3: 1.ASA (FR) 2.BALLIN BAY (IRE) 3.ENJOY D’ALLEN (FR)
SECOND RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS NO1 CASEIH DEALER IN UK&IRELAND NOVICES’ LIMITED 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (14 wins from 93 runners, 15%) runs NEVERSHEDATEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs NEVERSHEDATEAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: KAMPARI trained by L Horsfall, Towcester, 205 miles.
COSMIC SOUL showed a good attitude when scoring here last week and can race off the same mark again, so gets the vote ahead of Laddie Cooper Mia and Knockeranna Rose
1 DE DELI COUNTER (GB) (34) 46PU25
B g Dartmouth - Dedrunknmunky (IRE)
URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Br Karina Casini
5 11-12
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft previous hurdling efforts behind under a change of tactics when second in handicap at Market Rasen last month but nowhere near that form at Fakenham since and others convince more. TFRHHIII BHA93
2 MY MY MY DELILAH (GB) (26) 2-6534U
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Dilys Thomas (IRE)
Mr S. Coltherd
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd
6 11-10
Sean Quinlan
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who showed an aptitude for hurdling in maidens and though modest in pair of handicaps, she could bounce back dropped into a very modest race in first-time tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA91
3 EXPELLIARMUS (IRE) (53) 0-60553
B m Churchill (IRE) - Gilded Reflection
6 11-9
Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mrs Noreen McManus
TIMEFORMVIEWCapable of fair form on the Flat and over hurdles for Joseph O’Brien but yet to match that for current handler, well-held third of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at this course 53 days ago. This longer trip may see her in a better light, though TFRHHHII BHA90
4 VENTUREVANGO (IRE) (77) 00000
7 11-8
B m Ocovango - Venture Lagertha (IRE) Ryan Mania
Mr Thomas Kieran O’Toole Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Kieran O’Toole
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
5 COSMIC SOUL (IRE) (9) 050/-21 C
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - My Spirit (IRE)
M Lee, D Lee, C Jolley & Neville
6 11-7
William Maggs (3)
Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Kilcarn Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled his tally on Flat at Southwell in January and got off the mark in this discipline when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle at this course 9 days ago. This longer trip ought to suit and he’s a major player TFRHHHHH BHA88 (+7)
6 KNOCKERANNA
ROSE
(IRE) (31) 426604
Gr g Cloudings (IRE) - Toarmandowithlove (IRE)
Ladies That Race
6 11-5
Conor Rabbitt (3)
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Miss R. Enright Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily improved in bumpers and best effort over hurdles when fourth on handicap bow at Carlisle last month. May have more to offer yet.
7 NEVERSHEDATEAR (IRE) (31) 1-500
B m Getaway (GER) - Lisdaleen (IRE)
Dr James Barry Johnson
TFRHHHHI BHA86
5 11-0
Toby Wynne
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Stephen Campion Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer who has been brought along steadily over hurdles, seventh of 10 in novice (150/1) at Carlisle 31 days ago. Needs monitoring in market on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA81
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.COSMIC SOUL (IRE) 2.LADDIE COOPER MIA (IRE) 3.KNOCKERANNA ROSE (IRE)
8
LONG TIME LISTENER (IRE) (63) F
B g Telescope (IRE) - Theatre Act
Mr C Thwaites & Partner
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
03-000
6 10-13
Jamie Hamilton
Tim Easterby, Malton
Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner in February 2024 but has disappointed under Rules so far and no surprise to see headgear being reached for. TFRHIIII BHA80
9 KAMPARI (FR)
(17) 600603
B g Rail Link - Oudette (FR)
Mrs Louisa Talbot
Br Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille
6 10-9
Kevin Brogan
Laura Horsfall, Towcester
Abacus Securities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No real promise in bumpers or over timber thus far and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement TFRHIIII BHA76
10 LADDIE COOPER MIA (IRE)
(63) 500-466
B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE)
Molly and Paul Willis
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
6 10-8
Joshua Thompson (5)
Adam Nicol, Seahouses
TIMEFORMVIEW Made promising return at this course in November and back to that sort of form when respectable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle 63 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA75
11 MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (83)
556556
Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)
7 10-5
Peter Kavanagh
Mrs E. Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden though did show some better signs during the autumn and wasn’t disgraced when sixth of 8 in C&D handicap on Boxing Day. Overall profile is off-putting, though 1lb out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA71
2025: SCORSESE (IRE) 7 11 8 Conor O’Farrell 5-6 (Neil Mulholland) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Cosmic Soul (IRE), 15-2 Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE), 10-1 Expelliarmus (IRE), Nevershedatear (IRE), 11-1 Knockeranna Rose (IRE), 12-1 De Deli Counter (GB), 18-1 Venturevango (IRE), 20-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 25-1 My My My Delilah (GB), 33-1 Long Time Listener (IRE), 50-1 Kampari (FR)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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THIRD RACE 3.40
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ROXYFET SPORTS LOUNGE FOR PRIVATE HIRE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (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): M Hammond (29 wins from 237 runners, 12%) runs CHILLINGHAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs A KING OF MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: A KING OF MAGIC trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 297 miles.
A KING OF MAGIC is the clear pick on form, though easy debut winner Desertmore News drops back into calmer waters and should make this a good test
1 A KING OF MAGIC (FR) (35) 3-451
5 11-12
B g Desinvolte (FR) - Kisis de La Pree (FR) Freddie Keighley (5) Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Magic Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Dr V Roger-Yves Simon & Nicolas Simon & Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft first hurdle start well behind (in first-time tongue strap) when staying on strongly from an unlikely position to land 2m maiden at Taunton (heavy). Different conditions a question mark but sets the standard with runner-up having won since TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BUDDAH CASTLE (IRE) (51) 31-14 C
B g Casamento (IRE) - Strange Bird (IRE)
6 11-12
Charlie Maggs (3)
Mr T Alderson & Ales and Dales Syndicate Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Mrs Rita Moran
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who made a successful hurdle debut over 2 1/2m at this course (despite his quirks) but looked a hard ride when well-held fourth in a stronger race at Newcastle the following month. Somewhat surprising that headgear hasn’t been fitted by in-form stable TFRHHHII BHA112
3 DESERTMORE NEWS (IRE) (26) 310
B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Baidin Fheilimi (IRE)
6 11-12
Jack Andrews
Mr J. Dunsby Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Patrick Cronin Fresh Air
TIMEFORMVIEWMade short work of his rivals when making all at Southwell on hurdle debut but subsequently found Grade 2 company a bridge too far. Should do better with sights lowered TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (55) 65
7 11-5
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE) Callum Bewley
Mr R. M. Howard Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms
Effingham Steel Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 1m4f Flat scorer for Edward Bethell but looks to be being campaigned with handicaps in mind over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 MILLFORD HILL (IRE) (16) P314P/-0
Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE)
Mrs Amy Fife
8 11-5
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Went the wrong way in points and shaped with little encouragement on hurdles bow (200/1) earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA-
6
PASSING DIAMOND
(IRE) (31) 21-4363
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Coolmara Oscar (IRE)
6 11-5
Richie McLernon
Mr M M. Allen Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Kieran & Cathy Mariga
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper form in Ireland and showed much more second time up over hurdles when third at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) on stable debut (40/1) last month. Should do better at some stage and market expected to offer plenty of clues TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) 7 11 5 Sean Quinlan 4-1 (Jennie Candlish) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 A King of Magic (FR), 2-1 Desertmore News (IRE), 13-2 Buddah Castle (IRE), 10-1 Passing Diamond (IRE), 12-1 Chillingham (IRE), 300-1 Millford Hill (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.A
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FOURTH RACE 4.10
THREE MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (3M 3F 9YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
PAXTONS
SERVING FARMERS SINCE 1853 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) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 237 runners, 12%) runs COMMUNITY REBEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs SCUDAMORE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCUDAMORE trained by J Candlish, Leek, 137 miles.
This can go to IT’S MAISY who should relish this marathon trip Farmer Jimmy looks interesting if building on his Southwell run, while Scudamore has claims if bouncing back to last month’s C&D form.
1 SCUDAMORE (FR) (27) 5-F5323
9 12-0
Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Emirates Comfort (IRE) I. J. Power
The Sunset Crew Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Woodpark Stud Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by his jumping at Warwick latest but did well (not ideally placed) to split a pair of subsequent winners over C&D prior to that TFRHHHII BHA94
2 FARMER JIMMY (GB) (29) 024P06
Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Viva Victoria
J Scarrow, I Barker & S Turner
6 11-13
Mr Paddy Barlow (7)
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Miss S. J. Turner Cube3 Construction
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if back in form at Southwell latest (running on over 2 1/2m) and now 1lb lower than when successful on handicap debut at Wetherby (under this claimer) last February. TFRHHHHI BHA93
3 WEE ALKI (IRE) (32) 041P5P
B g Alkaadhem - Springfield Spirit (IRE)
Naughty But Nice
7 11-13
Nathan Moscrop
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br W. G. R. Porter Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone with little fluency in trio of starts since winning at Hexham in November, again supported when pulled up at Musselburgh last time TFRHHIII BHA93
4 IT’S MAISY (IRE) (23) 450424 C BF
B m Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE)
West Yorkshire Racing Club
8 11-12
Danny McMenamin
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSent off 11/8 favourite when fourth behind Dillarchie last month but 4lb swing at the weights may see her reverse the form Step up to marathon trip should offset quicker than ideal conditions and she makes appeal off her last successful mark. TFRHHHHH BHA92
5 DILLARCHIE (GB) (23) P-60231 CD
B m Sulamani (IRE) - Cute N You Know It
J Saxby, M Simmons Partnership
Br John & Jonathan Saxby
9 11-8
Sean Quinlan
Joanne Foster, Ilkley
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner ended long losing run when seeing off 3 of today’s rivals under a positive ride at Catterick (3m1f) last month and while a 3lb rise looks fair, she isn’t an obvious type to follow up TFRHHHII BHA88
6 COMMUNITY REBEL (IRE) (15) P6UP34
B g Asian Heights - Cnocbui Cailin (IRE)
10 10-10
Joshua Thompson (5)
Mr Aleem Kanji Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Mr James O’Donovan Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggling for form this season, showing no signs of capitalising on tumbling mark. TFRHHIII BHA76
7
SMART BUCKS (GB) (23) P64260
B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Westerner
The From Day One Syndicate
Br Philip & Philippa Kirby
6 10-4
Joe Williamson
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed back-to-back in-frame efforts with a couple of modest runs (latest behind Dillarchie), though more severe headgear/longer trip can only help. TFRHHIII BHA70
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3:
8
FANCY NANCY PANTS (GB) (23) P43PP5 6 10-2
B m Dylan Mouth (IRE) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
Mr P. Wilson
Br Jill Musgrave
Luke Scott (3)
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from solid third in 3m Wetherby handicap over Christmas, for all she didn’t run as poorly (as previous 2 starts) when fifth behind Dillarchie at Catterick last month. TFRHHIII BHA68
2025: MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) 6 12 0 Joshua Bryan 5-1 (Georgina Nicholls) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 It’s Maisy (IRE), 4-1 Farmer Jimmy (GB), 9-2 Dillarchie (GB), 11-2 Scudamore (FR), 10-1 Wee Alki (IRE), 14-1 Community Rebel (IRE), 16-1 Fancy Nancy Pants (GB), 20-1 Smart Bucks (GB) RACE RESULT:
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D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up
U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up
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FIFTH RACE 4.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (2M 5F 28YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS CAFE @ SEDGEFIELD RACECOURSE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (50 wins from 233 runners, 21%) runs SIEGE OF ACRES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs SIEGE OF ACRES LONGEST TRAVELLER: SONG OF EARTH trained by J S Smith, Tirley, 240 miles.
Dropping back into what’s effectively a 0-100, BENEFIT BEN looks worth another chance. Siege of Acres is feared most following a promising chase debut
1
Ch g Ocovango - Benefit Scheme (IRE) Ryan Mania
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr P. Murphy
TIMEFORMVIEWNot in same form since landing (much improved) first chase success in reapplied blinkers at Musselburgh in December, though he was ridden too aggressively over hurdles at this course last time and could be worth another chance on just his fifth start over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA101
2 TOM CREEN (IRE) (30) 24-020P CD
B g Yeats (IRE) - Casiana (GER)
11 11-13
Jonathan England
Good Cops Sam England, Guiseley
Br Kildare Racing Syndicate
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran whose 5 career wins have come at this track, though needs to shrug off a couple of modest efforts, including here. Headgear reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA100
3 IMPERIAL RULE (IRE) (53) 113-336 C
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Our Ned (IRE)
9 11-10
Sean Quinlan
Mrs K Elliott & Partner Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Adrian Sutton Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time chase winner for Rebecca Menzies in 2024 (including at this track) who made creditable start for new yard (twice chasing home El Muchacho) prior to a below par run over hurdles last time TFRHHHII BHA97
4 SIEGE OF ACRES (FR) (32) 4-06463
B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Tout A Faire (FR)
Mr T. G. Leslie
5 11-9
Charlie Maggs (3)
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Hoguenet, C. Guy, Nbb Racing, C. German Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points and finished much closer than previously when third on chase debut at Musselburgh last month, doing well to press for second close home following a blunder 4 out. Player if improving as expected TFRHHHHI BHA98
5 EL MUCHACHO (IRE) (23) 0151F3 CD
Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR)
9 11-8
William Maggs (3) T J Stubbins M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br Mrs Dale Adams Mike Sowersby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice a winner this season, including when capitalising on tumbling mark over C&D in November (follow-up bid underlining he’s not one for maximum faith) Shaped as if still in form over 2m at Catterick latest and should be competitive if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA95
6 QUICKASICAN (IRE) (30) 323//P-0P
9 11-0
Gr g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Courting Shinney Callum Bewley
Mr Andrew Gale Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Br Myles Sunderland
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed first 3 starts over hurdles in 2022/23 for Rebecca Menzies but very lightly raced/ little impact since, including on chase debut last month. TFRHIIII BHA87
7 PARK RULES (IRE) (75) 00-0000 7 11-0
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Staraba (FR) Nathan Moscrop The Farming Army Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Whitebarn Farming Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest so far under Rules but hails from good family (out of half-sister to dam of Douvan and Jonbon), so worth a second look in the betting on debut for new connections TFRHHIII BHA87
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.BENEFIT BEN (IRE) 2.SIEGE OF ACRES (FR) 3.EL MUCHACHO (IRE)
8
VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (16) 035145 C
B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY)
12 10-12
Danny McMenamin
Mrs J. Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mme. & M. Christian Chorier
Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who capitalised on a reduced mark with a game display at Catterick in December but has gone off the boil since.
9 SONG OF EARTH (IRE)
B g Mahler - Lady Lenson (IRE)
(87) 0350-5P D
Mrs J.A Benson & Miss S.N. Benson
Br Morgan Kavanagh
TFRHHHII BHA85
11 10-8
Harry Bannister
Julian Smith, Tirley
Mrs Benson & Miss S.N. Benson
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in weights but no promise in either start this season
10 BALLYDANGAN (IRE)
(28) 1314P4
B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - She’s Our Banker (IRE)
Mr H. Burns
Br Michael Fennessy
TFRHHIII BHA81
9 10-7
Peter Kavanagh
Hugh Burns, Alnwick
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Hexham during a productive summer but seems to have lost his way.
11 PARAMARIBO (IRE)
(16) 13-P5UP
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Homepage
TFRHHIII BHA80
8 10-5
Edward Austin (5)
Mr V. Thompson Victor Thompson, Alnwick
Br Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to complete over fences and remains opposable
2025: THE PADDY PIE (IRE) 12 11 3 Jack Power 13-2 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Siege of Acres (FR), 9-2 Benefit Ben (IRE), 13-2 El Muchacho (IRE), 15-2 Imperial Rule (IRE), 8-1 Tom Creen (IRE), 9-1 Valence d’Aumont (FR), 16-1 Park Rules (IRE), Ballydangan (IRE), 22-1 Song of Earth (IRE), 66-1 Quickasican (IRE), 80-1 Paramaribo (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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SIXTH RACE 5.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PAXTONS EQUESTRIAN HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (21 wins from 121 runners, 17%) runs TELHIMLISTEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs TELHIMLISTEN
WEIGHTWATCHER: BYRON HILL won off a handicap mark of 105, his rating is now down 5lb to 100. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING SACRE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 315 miles.
LIGHTS GO DOWN had been showing some promise before failing to fire in the mud on his handicap debut at Ayr and this fair Flat performer is taken bounce back in style under these much less testing conditions. Last year’s victor Klitschko could emerge as the main danger, although C&D scorer Tellhimlisten and handicap debutant King Sacre can also have a say in this open contest
B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE)
The Happy Monarchs
6 12-2
Ben Smith (7)
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Aidan Sexton Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with victory at Carlisle in October and in good form until pulled up (made mistakes) at Haydock 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. TFRHHHII BHA112
2 TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (402) 4P54/12- CD
B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
A. C. O’Keeffe
10 12-0
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Michael. C. Griffin Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRejoined former yard before going in over C&D in January and backed it up with a good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton following month, despite hanging left late on Up 2lb but well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA110
3 KLITSCHKO (GB) (38) 0-5335U CD
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress
8 11-13
Danny McMenamin
Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland
Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced when fifth at Catterick in January but unseated rider 4th there following month. Took this 12 months ago so he enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA109
4 ASSORDA (FR) (23) 6P11P-P
6 11-12
B m Choeur du Nord (FR) - Mayzie Jay Flying (FR) Callum Bewley
Mr David J. Sturdy John Wainwright, Malton
Br Mme Ana Sofia Dias Trindade
TIMEFORMVIEWEx-French mare who bagged a 2m Catterick novice hurdle for Paula Smith last March. Off 11 months/had a breathing operation before being pulled up on his yard debut back at Catterick last month Has plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA108
5 JOLIE COEUR ALLEN (FR) (111) 66-5210 CD 7 11-9
B m Choeur du Nord (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mr Bruno Vagne
TIMEFORMVIEWTongue tie refitted when finally getting off the mark over C&D in October. Beat only 2 in 2m Musselburgh handicap following month and off since though so needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 KING SACRE (FR) (33) 46-505
B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Altesse Sacree (FR)
6 11-4
James Davies
Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br G. Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced sort who took a big step forward when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Wincanton 33 days ago. May do better still now going into handicaps. Considered TFRHHHII BHA100
7 BYRON HILL (IRE) (15) 4P6343 D
9 11-4
B g Kingston Hill - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) Joe Williamson
Patrick Neville Racing Syndicate
Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Morgan Cahalan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSole hurdles success came at Carlisle in October 2024 but he’s back in decent form of late, third of 8 in 2m Catterick claimer 15 days ago. Can’t be discounted reverted to handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA100
Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
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LIGHTS GO DOWN (GB) (24) 2320
Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Darkandstormy
Mr J N Blackburn & Mr P Tinnion
Br J. Blackburn, S. Winter & H. Cram
4 10-12
Jamie Hamilton
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 1 1/2m Flat maiden Showed progressive form over hurdles (second at Wetherby) until only ninth in the mud on his handicap debut at Ayr last month. Well worth another chance under these less testing conditions TFRHHHHH BHA104
9 MY BOY CHRISTY (IRE) (28) 00-405
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alderimli (IRE)
Richie Kenneally and John Lambe
Br Oldcourt Stud
6 10-6
Peter Kavanagh
Ewan Whillans, Hawick
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler for Liam G O’Brien Never-dangerous fifth of 12 for his new yard in handicap hurdle here last month. Needs to take a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA88
2025: KLITSCHKO 7 11 12 Brian Hughes 4-1 (Lucinda Hughes) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
KING ULANDA: Following its run on 5/3/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
ASSORDA: Following its run on 24/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
LIGHTS GO DOWN: Following its run on 23/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Telhimlisten (IRE), 9-2 King Ulanda (IRE), 5-1 Lights Go Down (GB), 11-2 Byron Hill (IRE), 7-1 Jolie Coeur Allen (FR), 17-2 Klitschko (GB), 16-1 King Sacre (FR), 28-1 My Boy Christy (IRE), 66-1 Assorda (FR)
DOGS
Racegoers are not permitted to bring dogs into any enclosure. In car parks dogs must be kept on leads at all times. During hot weather it should be remembered that Police and RSPCA officials reserve the right to force entry into any vehicle to release an animal if suffering.
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £112,869 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
