£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. A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 154 runners, 16%) runs RIDIN SOLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs RIVER RUN FREE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MERRY MONTY trained by C Down, Cullompton, 177 miles.
MERRY MONTY shaped best for a long way on return from nearly 2 years off when third over C&D last month. He may prove the one to beat if backing up that effort, with River Run Free a likely threat if back to his best on first start of the season. Nedzor is unexposed over fences and would have claims if seeing out the longer trip.
1 RIDIN SOLO (IRE) (31) 3351P-3
Br g Ocovango - Takemewithyou
D
7 12-0
Charlie Maggs (3)
The Red Sash Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Miss S. J. Sandes Nick Brown Racing Clubs, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner Fair hurdler wore cheekpieces when opening his account in 11-runner maiden hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) in February. Wasn’t far off the best of his hurdle form when third on chase debut at Bangor last month. Entitled to take a step forward down in grade with headgear back on TFRHHHII BHA104
2 MERRY MONTY (GB)
(27) 55221/-3
8 11-3
B g Arvico (FR) - Red Mimi Freddie Gordon
Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton
Br Mrs S. M. Trump Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved for the switch to fences when runner-up on debut at Exeter prior to going one better at Taunton last year Shaped best for a long way on return from a significant absence when third over C&D (soft) 27 days ago and would have strong claims if he can back that up TFRHHHHH BHA93
3 GIRLS BEST FRIEND
(IRE) (272) U//5P5-
6 10-11
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Bigzam d’Or (FR) Ned Fox (3)
The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Alan Mackey Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWouldhavebeenplacedbutforunseatingbetweenthelast2onsolestartinanIrishpoint.Littleimpactinmaidenhurdlesbutisbredforchasing(yardknow this family well) and could prove a different proposition upped in trip on handicap/chase debut, especially if market speaks in his favour TFRHHHII BHA87
4 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (225) 00114P- D
6 10-10
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet Rian Corcoran (10)
Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington
Br M. Murphy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in novice/maiden hurdles but different model sent chasing with a tongue strap added, following up a Lingfield victory with minimum fuss at Leicester in February. Credible excuses for subsequent below par efforts and he’s a player back down in distance on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA86
5 NEDZOR (IRE) (18) 4/2303-2
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rising Queen (IRE)
6 10-9
Jack Andrews
Mr Nick Shutts Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Frank Motherway
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in Point. Maiden under rules but showed promise over hurdles and fared much better than on chase debut when runner-up on reappearance at Ffos Las (16f, soft) 18 days ago, no match for subsequent winner Still low-mileage and would have claims if seeing out the longer trip TFRHHHII BHA85 (+1)
6 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (235)
0322P4- D
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEWHas fallen below last winning mark and shaped as if back in form with first-time cheekpieces applied (retained) when fourth in an 11-runner chase at Ffos Las (23.8f) in April. Back down in distance and market should guide returning from 7 months off (needed reappearance over C&D last season). TFRHHHII BHA85
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Merry Monty (GB), 7-2 Nedzor (IRE), 4-1 River Run Free (IRE), 9-2 Ridin Solo (IRE), 10-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 14-1 Girls Best Friend (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 12.55
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series Qualifier)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero (23 wins from 179 runners, 13%) runs PEARL SMOKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 27 runners, 26%) runs KHRISMA LONGEST TRAVELLER: SKITTLES BE LUCKY trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 144 miles.
This should be straightforward for KHRISMA, particularly as only form threat Best Women hasn’t been seen for nearly 2 years. Bumper fourth Neeps And Tatties may prove best of the remainder
1 AND SHE WAS (GB) (159) 0-U0 4 11-0
Ch f Linda’s Lad - Samandara (FR)
Nick Brown Racing
Tom Bellamy
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mill House Stud & Alan King Racing Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW From a good jumping family but has shown only minor promise so far and reportedly bled when well beaten at Bangor when last seen in June. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 BEST WOMEN (IRE)
(723) 343211/-
Gr m Reliable Man - Orion Best (FR)
6 11-0
Kielan Woods
Mr D. W. Fox Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Haras de Chevotel Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler/chaser in France Ended her time there with a pair of claiming chase wins at the end of 2023 but hasn’t been seen since Capable of going well if retaining her old ability but the betting will provide more clues given the length of absence TFRHHHII BHA105
3
KARLITA DESBOIS (FR) (16) 60-6
5 11-0
Gr m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Extreme Dream (FR)
Mrs M. C. Sweeney
NON-RUNNER
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br EARL Guittet Desbois Ap Precision Groundworks S
MEFORMVIEW owed t of TFR
4 KHRISMA (FR) (209) 3113/3-2 BF
B m Pastorius (GER) - Querenice (FR)
5 11-0
Nico de Boinville
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Elevage Du Colombier, Haras de Saint-Voi
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumpers starts last winter but finished a remote sixth of 8 in Huntingdon novice hurdle on reappearance TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual bumper winner in France and shaped well when placed in a pair of novice hurdles for new connections earlier in the year Likely very hard to beat on reappearance TFRHHHHH BHA127
5 NEEPS AND TATTIES (GB) (351) 4-
Bl m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Supreme Gem (IRE)
Dalziel Family, K Rogers, D Vowles
6 11-0
Finn Lambert (3)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Richard Johnson Tori Global S
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, showed ability when 8 lengths of 11 in Hereford bumper last December Off since ahead of this switch to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 PEARL SMOKE (GB) (15) 0-636
B f Dartmouth - Pearlita
Oliver Greenall Racing Club
4 11-0
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br W. P. Jenks Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW No real impact in 2 bumpers/hurdles. Looks more one for handicaps a little further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
7
SHESONNET
(IRE) (12) 505
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Onest
4 11-0
Jack Quinlan
Matthews Moore Murray Oxley Ben Case, Banbury
Br Denis Murphy
TIMEFORM VIEW Merely hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and similar story when fifth of 7 on 2 1/2m course hurdle debut 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA) )
David Andrews Construction Limited S
8 SKITTLES BE LUCKY (GB) (16) P0 4 11-0
B f Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Simmply Sam
Toby Wynne
Mrs Claire Lockett Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Paul Arnold Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW No show in 2 novice hurdles this autumn Big outsider. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024:MEETING ABANDONED
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Stewards Note: AND SHE WAS: Following its run on 21/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Khrisma (FR), 9-1 Best Women (IRE), 12-1 Neeps And Tatties (GB), 33-1 Shesonnet (IRE), 66-1 And She Was (GB), Pearl Smoke (GB),300-1 Skittles Be Lucky (GB)
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THIRD RACE 1.30
THE ORS UK 25TH ANNIVERSARY RACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 253 runners, 23%) runs PERTEMPS DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs PERTEMPS DIAMOND LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONSIEUR LE FUZZ trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 176 miles.
PERTEMPS DIAMOND arrives on the up and shapes as though there’ll be even more to come over this longer trip. He’s fancied to land the hat-trick, with Double Click a standout danger if in the same form as when second on reappearance last month. C&D runner-up Kaituna River may prove best of the rest.
1 VAGUELY ROYAL (IRE) (29) 41203-5
Br g Galileo (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE)
5 11-12
Shane Fenelon (5) Eventmasters Racing & Syd Hosie
Syd Hosie, Sherborne
Br Bjorn Nielsen Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Eventmasters Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWell below fairly useful best (stays 16.5f) in strong staying handicaps on the Flat this year Again shaped as if worth a try over further when fifth at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) last time and remains to be seen if he fares better upped markedly in trip in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA111
2 DOUBLE CLICK (IRE) (10) 35126-2
Ch g Flemensfirth (USA) - Katmai (IRE)
7 11-12
Isabelle Ryder (7) Foxtrot Racing Double Click
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORMVIEW4-time hurdle winner can race in snatches but ran well when second on reappearance at Exeter (23.1f) earlier this month, confirming his stamina for this sort of trip and faring best of those coming from behind a steadily run race Leading contender if arriving in similar form TFRHHHHI BHA111 (+2)
3 KAITUNA RIVER (IRE)
B g Ask - Kaituna (IRE)
(31) 4022-46
8 11-11
Kielan Woods
Money Down The River Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br I. Geraghty Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good heart when runner-up twice last spring (including over C&D off 1lb higher) but ended season on low note May have needed the run in a first-time tongue tie (now removed) on return at Bangor last month and wouldn’t be a surprise to see him closer to form here TFRHHHII BHA110
4 PIKE ROAD
(GB) (35) 3-12F5U D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Ile de See (FR)
6 11-11
Freddie Keighley (7)
Mr Roger Harrison Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Greenlands Farm Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWFront-runner got off the mark in a maiden hurdle and finished second under a penalty at Hexham before falling on handicap debut here in May. Would have likely made his second chase start a winning one but for unseating at Ludlow and could go well back over hurdles if none the worse for that TFRHHHII BHA110
5 PERTEMPS DIAMOND (GB) (36)
Gr g Dartmouth - Luna June (IRE)
6P0/-011
6 11-10
Sean Bowen
Mrs June Watts Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Blue Moon Bloodstock Ltd Pertemps S
TIMEFORMVIEWHaving just his second run for current yard when winning at Fontwell (19.1f, good) in August and improved again to make it 2-2 in handicaps at Worcester (20f) last month. May progress again over this longer trip and has strong claims to land the hat-trick TFRHHHHH BHA109
6
MONSIEUR LE FUZZ (FR) (20) 04061-4
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Yellow Ball (FR)
6 11-2
Ross Chapman Blacklock Simpson Fagen & Marks
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr G. Defontaine & Mr F. Duvivier Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved on his second handicap hurdle start when winning at Ayr (3m, heavy) in March. The first-time cheekpieces he wore on that occasion were left off when fourth on his Hexham reappearance and he may fare better back up in trip with headgear refitted. TFRHHHII BHA101
7 JOHNNY BOY (FR) (288) 6/064- 6 11-2
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Cry For You (FR)
Charlie Deutsch Hereford Racing Club Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br R. Simon, D. G. Powell et al Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadily progressed in maiden/novice hurdles, best effort on qualifying run when a well held fourth in a 7-runner novice at Hereford (25.6f) in February. Could take another step forward now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA101
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6.
Stewards Note:
PIKE ROAD: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Pertemps Diamond (GB), 5-2 Double Click (IRE), 7-1 Pike Road (GB), 10-1 Kaituna River (IRE), 12-1 Vaguely Royal (IRE), Johnny Boy (FR), 14-1 Monsieur Le Fuzz (FR)
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FOURTH RACE 2.05
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 2F 13YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (48 wins from 255 runners, 19%) runs NIGHT DUTY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (8 wins from 59 runners, 14%) runs NIGHT DUTY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOLOKEA trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 235 miles.
HOLOKEA is proving a far better chaser and he can make it 2 wins from 3 starts over fences. Betterforeveryone should give another good account in his bid for the hat-trick, while Howaya Now merits respect having got off the mark over fences at Ffos Las time.
1 HOLOKEA (IRE) (30) P422-21
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - No Plain Jane (IRE)
6 12-2
Sean Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br G. Aherne Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumper/maiden hurdle winner chased home a subsequent winner on first start over fences at Worcester (23f) in May and improved to go one better on his return at Ffos Las (25.3f) last month. In good hands and should continue to progress as a chaser TFRHHHHH BHA117
2 HOWAYA NOW (IRE) (18) 1/4652-1
B g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE)
7 12-1
Jack Quinlan
Mr S. Cross Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Steven Vaughan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBig, rangy gelding who winner confirmed the promise of his previous two chase outings when dominating to land a 9-runner handicap chase on return at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) 18 days ago. May not get it all his own way in front this time but no surprise to see him take a step forward. TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 BETTERFOREVERYONE (GB) (31) 0/4031-1 8 12-0
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Lady Emily Tom Bellamy
Mr Rupert Anton Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Mr Evan Robert Hanbury Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuited by long distances and ended last season with a win over a marathon trip at Hexham Better than ever when making a winning return at Bangor last month and should go well as he bids for the hat-trick back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA115
4 NIGHT DUTY (IRE) (254) 553521-
9 11-11
Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Lerichi (IRE) Fern O’Brien (5) The FOB Racing Partnership 9 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br William Bourke BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in Points andshowedfair formover hurdles,improvingto get offthe mark ina 6-runnerhandicap hurdle atExeter(21.6f, good) on final start of last season Market should guide but there could be better to come now sent chasing over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA112
5
PAPER
MILL (GB) (13) 2113-43 BF
9 11-6
B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Diva of Norwich (IRE) Charlie Hammond
Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Mr J. M. Bates Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner Best effort under Rules when fourth in hunter chase at Cheltenham (when trained by owner) and ran creditably switched to handicap company (6/4 fav) when third in a 6-runner race on reappearance at Southwell (24.3f) 13 days ago. Will need to build on that performance TFRHHIII BHA107
6 GOOD
WORK
(FR) (31) 1P425-3 CD
Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR)
9 11-4
Craig Nichol
The Cool Runnings Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProne to mistakes and isn’t one for maximum faith. Remains with a sole victory (runner-up 14 times) and again hit the frame when a well held third behind Betterforeveryone on first start of the season at Bangor Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA105
7 JO LESCRIBAA (FR) (277) 46/3113- C 6 11-3
B g Tin Horse (IRE) - Violaine (FR) Charlie Deutsch
The Shropshire Dreamers Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr & Mrs Louis Lafitte Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved when taking 3m handicaps at this course and Chepstow in December/January but didn’t see his race out anything like so well when bidding for the hat-trick at Hereford (25.2f, heavy) last time Too soon to write off, especially if the ground becomes testing. TFRHHHII BHA104
8 BAMPTON STAR (GB) (225) 15/361P- 8 10-12
B g Kayf Tara - United (GER)
George and Glenda Giles
Br R. B. Holt
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 3m Exeter handicap (good to soft) for second year running in March but ran badly when pulled up at Ffos Las the following month. Has ran creditably following a break but will need a career best to make a winning reappearance TFRHHIII BHA99
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 8. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
BAMPTON STAR: Following its run on 16/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Holokea (IRE), 5-1 Howaya Now (IRE), Betterforeveryone (GB), 13-2 Paper Mill (GB), 7-1 Jo Lescribaa (FR), 9-1 Night Duty (IRE), 12-1 Good Work (FR), 28-1 Bampton Star (GB)
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MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Edmunds (9 wins from 73 runners, 12%) runs INNISFREE LASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs FORTUNE DANCER LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FORTUNE DANCER trained by C Gordon, Winchester, 154 miles. FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 154 miles.
FORTUNE DANCER proved a different proposition when making a winning handicap/chase bow at Fontwell on return 3 weeks ago and can confirm placings with Innisfree Lass despite a 14lb swing,
B m Kayf Tara - Flinders Jack Quinlan
Leith Hill Chasers Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Leith Hill Chasers Stonecot Business Centres S TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamental veteran who showed signs of decline last season and disappointed at Fontwell on return (attracted support) Bit to prove back chasing in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA100
2 INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (20) 4402F-2 D 7 11-13
B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE)
The Danum Partnership
Charlie Hammond
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Pat & Eddie Barry Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEW Still to score over fences but was unlucky to bump into Fortune Dancer at Fontwell on return. 14lb better off with that one here so should make more of a race of it. TFRHHHII BHA99
3 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (216) 322343- D 7 11-12
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita
All Stars Sports Racing
Charlie Maggs (5)
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Mr Richard Busher Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to win last season but plenty of decent efforts in defeat Can go well fresh and starts campaign off a career-low mark TFRHHHII BHA98
4 FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) (20) 21//000-1 D
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Newtown Dancer (IRE)
Owners Group 119
Br Tom Lacy
7 11-3
Freddie Gordon
Chris Gordon, Winchester
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer who left hurdles form well behind when making a winning handicap/chase bow at Fontwell on return 3 weeks ago, forging 22 lengths clear of Innisfree Laas More to come and can defy 13lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA89
5 GINDERELLA (IRE) (628) 426225/- 8 10-6
B m Ocovango - Derella (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Familia Venari Syndicate Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Aoife Hickey DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below Par handicap hurdler for Mitchell Hunt. Goes chasing for new yard after a long absence and probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA78
6 DAMEKAP (FR) (16) 000-635
B m Kapgarde (FR) - Damozane (IRE)
6 10-2
Benjamin Macey (7) Woodford Valley Racing Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Raoult Philippe
We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up sole outing in points and duly showed a bit more promise sent chasing last 2 starts, though up against it here from 6lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA68
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Candlish (7 wins from 85 runners, 8%) runs JUSTLIKEFIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Ellis (1 win from 12 runners, 8%) runs SOLDIER’S LEAP LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SOLWAY STAREE & JEEPYDOFF MEEL trained by Miss L Harrison, Wigton, 174 miles.
The addition of headgear looks a good move for SOLDIER’S LEAP, who was plenty keen enough when scoring at Stratford on his return 4 weeks ago. He can follow up. Justlikefire and Whispering Royal may provide the chief threat.
Br g Maresca Sorrento (FR) - Queen Las (FR) Lee Edwards
Mr Michael P. Tudor Dave Roberts, Kenley
Br G.A.E.C Des Livets et al Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint recruit who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland at Worcester in June 2023 However, off 28 months before pulling up (ran too free) on debut for new yard at same course last month. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA99
2 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (28) 60223-1
5 11-12
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou Jack Andrews (3)
Mrs I. Hodge Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br A. H. B. Hodge Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement sent handicapping last season and opened account at first time of asking this term when taking 12-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, good to soft) last month. Just 3lb higher now and looks the one to beat Hood on first time TFRHHHHH BHA97
3 L’ALLIER (FR) (558)
50446/4-
6 11-12
B g Balko (FR) - La Romanee (FR) Ben Poste
Miss S. Cameron Steph Cameron, Middlewich
Br Mrs Anne-Charlotte Andre et al
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame in 3 of his 4 starts over timber, including when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 18 months ago. Not seen since, however, and market may prove best guide to claims on return/debut for new yard here TFRHHIII BHA97
4 JUSTLIKEFIRE (GB) (55)
00-4P
6 11-10
B g Doyen (IRE) - Firey Witness (IRE) Sean Quinlan
A. C. O’Keeffe
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Mr Brett Merry Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped encouragingly on debut for this yard when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle over C&D (15.8f) in June, finishing with more to give Disappointed over longer trip on return at Hexham last month but better expected here TFRHHHHI BHA95
5 PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE)
(30) 3/4254-0
8 11-7
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley Tom Bellamy
LLAND AF CWRW
Br Barbara Prendergast
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEW Acquitted himself well over hurdles last term but has run poorly on level and in this sphere more recently Can’t be ruled out in this weak contest, however. TFRHHHII BHA92
6
WHISPERING ROYAL (IRE) (13)
5364P4
5 11-0
B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE) Isabelle Ryder (7) Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br R. Cody K & M (Hauliers) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest 17f winner over hurdles who wasn’t discredited on his chasing bow when fourth at Worcester in September Below that level twice since but may do better now returned to smaller obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA85
7
JEEPYDOFF MEEL
(FR) (37) 00-0000
B g Davidoff (GER) - Jeepee’s Dream (IRE)
7 10-5
Joe Williamson (3)
Don’t Stop Us Now Partnership Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Br Mr Didier Ladroue & Mrs Nicole Ladroue
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in June 2023 but has offered little in handicaps for either current or previous connections. TFRHHIII BHA76
8 TALAP (GB) (12) 0P0/3-3
B g Kingman - Tamarind (IRE)
Mr G. F. Edwards
Br Hesmonds Stud Ltd
8 10-2
Sean Bowen
Gordon Edwards, Minehead
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly-useful Flat winner for David Pipe but no impact in 5 starts over hurdles for this yard 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA72
9 SOLWAY STAREE (GB)
(37) 050-000
B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Kashstaree
D A Harrison Racing
7 10-2
Charlie Maggs (5)
Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Br D.A. Harrison Racing Atlas Concrete Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who is 0 from 12 over hurdles and finds herself 7lb out of the handicap here TFRHIIII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
PORT OR STARBOARD: Following its run on 28/10/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 9-2 Justlikefire (GB), 7-1 Port Or Starboard (IRE), 10-1 Whispering Royal (IRE), 12-1 L’Allier (FR), 20-1 Jeepydoff Meel (FR), 22-1 Hidol du Livet (FR), 25-1 Talap (GB), 66-1 Solway Staree (GB)
RESULT:
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SATURDAY14 MARCH
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.25 - THE SIGNS 2000 CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. £30 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 24th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb SIGNS 2000 have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries, 1 at £6 and 12 at £30 - Closed November 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.55 - THE SUPPORT THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series 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 novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, November 21st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb The IJF have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash 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 six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 21st March, 2026. 16 entries at £38 - Closed November 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.30 - THE ORS UK 25TH ANNIVERSARY RACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb ORS have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £38. - Closed November 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights lowered 3lb SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.05 - THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (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 £8 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Quinnbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £44. - Closed November 21st, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.40 - THE QUINNBET MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, November 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Quinnbet have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £30. - Closed November 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.15 - THE SIGNS 2000 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, November 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 25th. Penalties, after November 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Signs 2000 have kindly sponsored this race and will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £30. - Closed November 21st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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