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FIRST RACE 12.43 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 207YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SIMPLY LOGISTICS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Total prize fund £10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs WOODLAND PARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs WOODLAND PARK WEIGHTWATCHER: PYRAMID PLACE won off a handicap mark of 130, his rating is now down 6lb to 124. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PRINCE IMPERIAL trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Preference is for WOODLAND PARK, who has upped his game in handicap company and remains low mileage. Old rival John Barbour and Catch On Me rate the principal dangers.
1-2-3: 1.WOODLAND PARK (IRE) 2.JOHN BARBOUR 3.CATCH ON ME (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (66) 6000-60 D
8
12-0
B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Sam Twiston-Davies Royal Arch Racing PP & Gary Campbell Harriet Dickin, Midford Br Kingsley Park Ltd Clay Street Property Consultants, Kissing It Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler but well held back from a break at Aintree in October having rejoined Harriet Dickin and makes limited appeal despite figuring off an attractive mark. TFRHHIII BHA124
2
PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (68) 1-24630
B g Frankel - Proportional The Carter Family Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
8
12-0
Benjamin Macey (7)
Jake Coulson, Heaton
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m4f hurdle winner who signed off for Olly Murphy with a creditable third at Bangor (23.2f) in September. However, ran poorly for new yard at Cheltenham 2 months ago. TFRHHIII BHA124
3
JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (31) 120-412 CD
B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE) Old Gold Racing 26 Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes
6 11-11
Jonathan Burke
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Old Gold Racing 26, Retraining of Racehorses S TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when scoring over C&D in October and built on that when creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f, soft) 31 days ago. 3lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA121
4
WOODLAND PARK (IRE) (31) 31/21-33 D BF
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lonesome Dove (IRE) Mr Adrian Butler Br Cathal Mariga
6 11-10
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Betano S TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved in a couple of outings this term, latest when good third of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/10) at Leicester (20.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA120
5
MENAGGIO (IRE) (37) P2F-P0P D
B g Milan - Nova Stella (GER) Will Ramsay and Victoria Sollitt Br Ormond Bloodstock Ltd
6 11-10
Mrs Vicki Sollitt (7)
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Fairfax & Favor Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful dual 2m4f chase scorer for Alan King but no impact in 3 runs for current yard, folding tamely at Kempton last month. Best watched returned to hurdling with headgear on. TFRHIIII BHA120
6
GALASSIAN (GB) (328) 4/41B0P- D
Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - La Harde (FR) The Derbyshire Optimists Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg
8
11-4
Toby Wynne
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORM VIEW Bangor hurdles winner this time last year but offered little in a trio of starts over fences subsequently. Not seen for 10 months and returns to hurdling with something to prove. Had wind operation. TFRHHIII BHA114
7
CATCH ON ME (FR) (21) 530-3
B g Martinborough (JPN) - Nan’s Catch (FR) Mrs Gabrielle McNeela Br Mr Jean-Philippe Dubois
5
11-2
Charlie Deutsch
Venetia Williams, Hereford
Faucets Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Flat winner in France who offered more on second outing for Ventia Williams when third of 7 in novice hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Tries longer trip on switch to handicapping and is likely capable of better yet. TFRHHHII BHA112
6
8
ROCK ON CASSIE (IRE) (1035) 1FP/640//- D
B m Shirocco (GER) - Lissard Lady (IRE) Mr R. J. Armson Br Eamon O’Neill
9
10-9
Philip Armson (3)
Richard Armson, Melbourne
2024: DON HOLLOW (GER) 7 10 11 Tristan Durrell 14-1 (Dan Skelton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: PYRAMID PLACE: Following its run on 26/10/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. GALASSIAN: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Woodland Park (IRE), 3-1 John Barbour (GB), 4-1 Catch On Me (FR), 16-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), 18-1 Galassian (GB), 20-1 Prince Imperial (USA), 28-1 Rock On Cassie (IRE), 33-1 Menaggio (IRE)
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RECORD TIMES DISTANCE 2m(H)(9) 2m(H)(9) 2m(C)(12) 2m4f(H)(10) 2m4f(C)(15) 2m6½f(C)(16) 2m7½f(H)(12) 3m2f(C)(20)
RECORD HOLDER Get Back Get Back (IRE) (3yo+) Mountainside (GB) (3yo+) Festive Affair (IRE) (5yo+) Chicago’s Best (GB) (3yo+) Javert (IRE) (4yo+) Kinondo Kwetu (GB) (5yo+) Geordie Des Champs (IRE) (4yo+) Drop Out Joe (GB) (5yo+)
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DATE 23 Jul 20 26 Jun 16 02 Jul 17 11 Jun 95 23 Sep 18 13 Sep 22 02 Oct 22 26 Jun 16
COURSE RECORD 3m 42.20s 3m 42.20s 3m 45.70s 4m 39.10s 4m 51.90s 5m 34.50s 5m 35.94s 6m 23.10s
RACE ONE
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 2m4f winning hurdler in 2022 but she’s been off for well 2 years since tailed off in a novice chase at Clonmel on her final run for Gordon Elliott. Has her fitness to prove for new yard here. TFRHHIII BHA105
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SECOND RACE 1.13 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FEAST STREAT GREAT TASTING FOOD 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (49 wins from 259 runners, 19%) runs DONTTELLYAMUMJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs HOBB’S DELIGHT WEIGHTWATCHER: SHESUPINCOURT won off a handicap mark of 83, her rating is now down 8lb to 75. LONGEST TRAVELLER: COVENTRY trained by Miss L Harrison, Wigton, 174 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
The vote goes to LA HIGUERA, who has acquitted himself well upped to around 3m in handicaps at Ffos Las and Haydock since returning to action last month. The lightly-raced 6-y-o should have more to offer and shades preference ahead of easy Hereford winner Glengolly and handicap debutant Donttellyamumjack. Another who is well worth a second look is Superior Glance.
1-2-3: 1.LA HIGUERA (IRE) 2.GLENGOLLY 3.DONTTELLYAMUMJACK KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
no
horse
age
1
ITSNOTEASY (IRE) (40) 06P34-P C
7
B g Ocovango - Everybodys Dream (IRE) Matt FitzGerald & Harriet Dickin Br Con Collins
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S st lb
12-0
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Racing Buddy S TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 Point recruit got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden here in December 2023. However, he failed to make an impact in handicaps for Olly Murphy last season and ran no sort of a race on return/debut for new yard at Chepstow. Now tried in blinkers. TFRHIIII BHA98
2
FARMER JIMMY (GB) (15) 153-024
Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Viva Victoria J Scarrow, I Barker & S Turner Br Miss S. J. Turner
5 11-13
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Cube3 Construction S TIMEFORM VIEW Won in the mud at Wetherby in February and returned to form when runner-up there on second run of this season last month. Followed that with another good effort in defeat at Catterick (25.3f, good) recently and he’s one to consider off the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA97
3
SANDSCAPE (GB) (25) P0-4235
B g Cityscape - Hayley Belle (IRE) Mr P. B. T. Armitage Br Mr P. B. T. Armitage
5 11-12
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort yet when chasing home Tankardstown Diva (winner again since) on return at Market Rasen, but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including in a first-time visor (retained) at Aintree last time. TFRHHIII BHA96
4
LA HIGUERA (IRE) (28) 4/54-432 BF
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE) Henfold Harriers II Br Mrs A. Darragh
6
11-9
Kevin Brogan
Toby Lawes, Beare Green
Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in Irish points and has improved upped in trip/switched to handicaps with cheekpieces enlisted this season, most recently finding one too good at Haydock (24.3f, good). Still has low mileage and he’s one of the more appealing candidates. TFRHHHHH BHA93
5
SUPERIOR GLANCE (GB) (21) 64523-3
Br m Passing Glance - Qualitee The Ed-Chester Partnership Br Miss R. J. Rowland
10 11-7
Benjamin Macey (7)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 10-y-o who was a winner of sole point start back in December 2020. Wasn’t seen out again until this time last year, but she’s performed well all 3 starts since switched to handicaps, giving it a good go from the front when third on return at Hexham (23.3f, heavy). Needs considering. TFRHHHIIBHA91
6
HOBB’S DELIGHT (GB) (27) 4263-PP
B g Milan - Hobb’s Dream (IRE) Hobbs and Mulholland Br John Hobbs & Neil Mulholland
9
11-5
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORMVIEWPositive start over fences last term, but failed to progress in that sphere and has resumed with a couple of very poor displays in handicap chases at Fontwell and Wincanton (pulled up both occasions) this season. Hopes pinned on return to hurdles/first-time visor sparking a revival. TFRHIIII BHA89
7
GLENGOLLY (GB) (11) UP54-41
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tsarinova Miss S. Pilkington Br WVTbs & Glanvilles Stud
6
11-2
Gavin Sheehan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Fairfax & Favor Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Overall profile is far from compelling, but addition of the first-time tongue strap (combined with usual cheekpieces) seemingly worked wonders recently at Hereford (25.5f, soft) where he landed an 11-runner handicap with minimum fuss. 7lb rise could’ve been worse and he’s a big player. TFRHHHHI BHA86
10
8
KAUTO D’AMOUR (FR) (15) 2/F/P33-0
B g Anabaa Blue - Kauto Luisa (FR) Mrs S. Smith Br Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert
10 10-13
Peter Kavanagh
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with a couple of creditable placed efforts, including when third to the re-opposing Farmer Jimmy at Wetherby in February. However, he didn’t offer much on return at Catterick and last got his head in front back in March 2021. TFRHHIII BHA83
9
COVENTRY (IRE) (21) 600036
8 10-12
B g Galileo (IRE) - Moonstone Dally Jock Tony & DAH Racing Br Coolmore
Lisa Harrison, Wigton
Charlie Maggs (5)
10
4 10-12
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced best effort for some time when third of 10 at Ayr (24.3f, heavy) on penultimate start, but it’s getting on for 5 years since he last got his head in front and it was no great surprise that this 8-y-o failed to reproduce that Ayr form next time at Hexham. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHIII BHA82
DONTTELLYAMUMJACK (GB) (48) 30-003
Ch g Dariyan (FR) - Masiyma (IRE) KHDRP Br Blythe Park Stud
Jonathan Burke
BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when third in Hereford bumper on debut in February and while he’s failed to build on that since, including in 3 runs at up to 20.6f since switched to hurdles, better can be expected now upped in trip for this handicap bow. It will be interesting to see if support arrives for this 4-y-o. TFRHHHIIBHA83
11
BOLLIN THOU (GB) (26) 6/000-P4
B g Bollin Eric - Labelthou (FR) D Charlesworth & D Turner Br DGM Partnership
7
10-6
Sean Bowen
Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Prominent in the betting switched to handicaps for new yard the last twice, but there hasn’t been much in the way of improvement and while the booking of Sean Bowen is a plus point, several of the others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA76
12
SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (31) 42-0554 D
B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Mr Nick Price Br A. W. Buller
8
10-5
Ben Poste
Ryan Potter, Sellack
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 5lb below the mark off which she opened her chase account at Leicester in February, but it’s been pretty much all downhill since (including in this sphere) and now finds herself with a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA75
13
ELFRIDE (GB) (38) 4P6P-P6 CD
Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Just Missie Mr Dave Redfern Br Miss Marie Steele
9
10-2
Harry Atkins (7)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEWSole success came over C&D back in May 2023, subsequent to which her record has been heavily punctuated with non-completions (pulled up on 3 of her last 5 starts) and the addition of cheekpieces (retained here) failed to spark a revival at Exeter last month. TFRHIIII BHA68 2024: ITHAKA (IRE) 8 11 11 Conor Ring 22-1 (Ryan Potter) 14 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 12, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13. Stewards Note: ITSNOTEASY: Following its run on 21/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. COVENTRY: Following its run on 10/12/2025 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Glengolly (GB), 11-2 La Higuera (IRE), 7-1 Farmer Jimmy (GB), 17-2 Superior Glance (GB), 10-1 Donttellyamumjack (GB), 11-1 Sandscape (GB), 12-1 Bollin Thou (GB), 14-1 Kauto d’Amour (FR), 16-1 Coventry (IRE), 22-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 40-1 Hobb’s Delight (GB), 66-1 Itsnoteasy (IRE), 80-1 Elfride (GB)
RACE RESULT:
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RACE TWO
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
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THIRD RACE 1.43 TWO MILES ABOUT SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 70YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SIMPLY LOGISTICS MAIDEN 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): O Murphy (57 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs LON CHANEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs LON CHANEY LONGEST TRAVELLER: INISHCORKER trained by R Curtis, Newport, 130 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
FIRM BUT FAIR’s debut second in this sphere at Bangor was encouraging and, likely to be all the better for that run, he is taken to emerge on top. Lon Chaney also found just the one too good last time and is clear second choice ahead of Inishcorker.
1-2-3: 1.FIRM BUT FAIR (IRE) 2.LON CHANEY (IRE) 3.INISHCORKER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ARCTIC CONDITIONS (IRE) (25) U/6-03
5
11-4
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Tambourine Davis (FR) Richard Patrick C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope Br Dan Mangan Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Had matters under control when unseating rider at the last on sole start in maiden points, but hasn’t shown enough under Rules thus far to suggest that he’ll be equal to a task such as this. TFRHHIII BHA-
2
DUBLIN CITY (IRE)) (32) P/635-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jolucy (IRE) ER Mrs J.A. Benson & Miss S.N. Benson NN U R Br Terence Conroy ON
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.
3
5
Non Runner
Julian Smith, Tirley
N
INISHCORKER (IRE) (28) 51-P23 BF
11-4
TFRIIIII BHA-
5
11-4
Gr or Ro g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Feldaline (IRE) Jamie Brace (5) Peace of Corker Partnership Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Susannah Berry William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWJukebox Jury gelding who got off mark in points at second attempt in February. Pick of his 3 runs over hurdles was his second in a 10-runner Ffos Las maiden (2 1/2m, soft) on penultimate start and a reproduction of that would put him firmly in the picture here. TFRHHHII BHA123
4
LON CHANEY (IRE) (31) U0/2-52
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Oscar Ladensa (IRE) Burkes & Syders Br Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll
5
11-4
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Betano S TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on latest start in maiden points and stepped up on Rules debut fifth at Ffos Las when a clear second in a small-field Leicester novice (20.5f, soft) at the end of last month. This stiffer test will probably be in his favour and he’s a strong candidate. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5
FIRM BUT FAIR (IRE) (49) 3-2
4
B g Yeats (IRE) - Cosmic Charm (IRE) Quicksilver Racing Partnership Br Brian Weldon
11-3
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
OLBG S TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in April. Found wanting for know-how when it mattered behind a progressive one when second on Rules debut in a Bangor novice hurdle (23.2f, heavy) last month and leading claims here with that experience to draw upon. TFRHHHHH BHA2024: ANDY AMO (IRE) 5 11 4 Ben Jones 11-4 (Rebecca Curtis) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Lon Chaney (IRE), 2-1 Inishcorker (IRE), 11-4 Firm But Fair (IRE), 20-1 Arctic Conditions (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.13 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MALCOLM HARRISON 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): O Murphy (57 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs IN THE PURPLE AND KENZOKO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs IN THE PURPLE AND KENZOKO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: JEEPYDOFF MEEL trained by Miss L Harrison, Wigton, 174 miles. SACCARY trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 174 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Christian Williams has his string in decent order and, having been gambled on, CATBOY was shaping up encouragingly prior to unseating over fences at Ludlow 55 days ago. He could be worth chancing to defy a basement mark back over hurdles before market clues, though confidence behind Olly Murphy handicap newcomer Kenzoko would put a different slant on things. Course scorer Eric Carmen is another to note.
1-2-3: 1.CATBOY (FR) 2.KENZOKO (FR) 3.ERIC CARMEN (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
PLAY SMARTER
Trainer
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
IN THE PURPLE (IRE) (33) 000
4
12-0
B g Mahler - Somebody’s Darling (IRE) Sassy, Lynne & Friends Br Mr Brett Merry
Kevin Brogan
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Betano S TIMEFORM VIEW Mahler gelding who is bred to stay particularly well and only minor promise in a trio of quick-fire runs in maiden/novice hurdles last month. Switch to handicaps in his favour now but his stable may well hold stronger claims with Kenzoko. TFRHHIII BHA100
2
KENZOKO (FR) (46) 00-06
5
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Chakina (FR) Mr Adrian Butler Br Mme Karine Perreau
12-0
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWHas been brought along steadily and he very much caught the eye when sixth of 12 in a C&D novice on qualifying run 46 days ago, not knocked about. Of definite interest on handicap debut for excellent yard, with longer trips entitled to suit also in due course. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3
SOPHIE POWER (FR) (44) 44P0-01 D
4 11-12
Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Calling All Angels (FR) Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Br Henri Devin
Sam Twiston-Davies
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Racing Buddy S TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on Flat in France and she bettered what she had previously in this sphere under change of tactics when narrowly prevailing in 6-runner mares’ novice handicap at Leicester (15.5f) 44 days ago. However, that doesn’t look the strongest piece of form and more needed up 3lb. TFRHHHII BHA98
4
PORT OR STARBOARD (IRE) (21) 4254-06
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Galley LLAND AF CWRW Br Barbara Prendergast
8
11-2
Jay Tidball (5)
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a losing run of 11 but each of his 2 best efforts during a light 2024/25 campaign did come over this C&D. Not firing on all cylinders following a break late last year though, well beaten sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA88
5
KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR) (17) P0P-54F D
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR) The Close Shave Partnership Br Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou
5
11-1
Jonathan Burke
David Dennis, Banbury
DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle last November. Easily best effort since when fourth in handicap at that venue (19.6f) 2 starts back but he was a mid-race faller at Southwell (15.8f) 17 days ago. Not entirely dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA87
6
MASTER DUNRAVEN (IRE) (23) 004-00
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Back To Base (IRE) Only (Racing) Fans Br Mrs Noreen McManus
5
11-0
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over 1 1/4m on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh. Yet to match that form over hurdles but possible his respective return from 7 months off was needed at Fontwell (17.7f) 23 days ago and connections now opt for a hood. Market confidence would look significant. TFRHHIII BHA86
7
ERIC CARMEN (IRE) (12) 43165-1 C
B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE) The Ed-Chester Partnership Br Patrick Doyle
9 10-13
Benjamin Macey (7)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW 9-y-o who had fallen back down to last winning mark and he was well prepared back from 9 months off when successful over 20f here 12 days ago, making all to dominate a small field. Faced with a much sounder surface on this occasion but can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA85
18
8
SACCARY (GER) (28) 050-46
6
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Survey (GER) Mrs Lynne Webb & Partners Br Gestut Hof Lttlingen
10-7
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
W & S Recycling S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in Germany/France (stays 1 3/4m) but well below that level over hurdles, including in handicaps. Another best guided by the market having been cut further slack from the assessor. TFRHHHII BHA79
9
POSTPONED LEGACY (GB) (33) 5-34501
Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Zaralanta (IRE) Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 20 Br Blythe Park Stud
4
10-6
Harry Atkins (7)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily eased in weights following a low-key start in handicaps and, following 3 months off/in a change of headgear, he found himself well positioned when successful in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 33 days ago. No sure thing to be in same form now, though. TFRHHHII BHA78
10
CHURCHMAN (GB) (37) 50430-3
B g Dunaden (FR) - Pickersleigh (IRE) Mr Mervyn Jones Br Mervyn Jones
7
10-6
Jack Hogan
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden has often shaped as if needing further (albeit not improving for longer trips last term) and, after 8 months off, he was noted plugging on for third in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.7f) 37 days ago. Each-way possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA78
11
CATBOY (FR) (55) P0F00U BF
B g Agent Secret (IRE) - Cadouya Girl (FR) John & Paul Stanaway & Nicola Reed Br E., K., P., & V. Leray
5
10-5
Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (7)
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWCashed in off basement mark in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell (17.7f) in summer of 2024. Efforts distinctly mixed during 2025 yet, (gambled on) he was going much more sweetly prior to unseating eighth over fences at Ludlow in November. Could be worth chancing back over smaller obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA77
12
JEEPYDOFF MEEL (FR) (34) 0-00004
7
10-3
B g Davidoff (GER) - Jeepee’s Dream (IRE) Don’t Stop Us Now Partnership Br Mr Didier Ladroue & Mrs Nicole Ladroue
Joe Williamson (3)
Lisa Harrison, Wigton
13
6
CHOSEN BAE (IRE) (15) 01-0006
B m Mount Nelson - Winding Bae (IRE) Ms J. Bennett Br Kedrah House Stud
10-2
Jamie Brace (5)
Ryan Potter, Sellack
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored on her handicap bow at Bangor (19.6f) back in February but well below that level in handful of starts this term. Needs to take a step forward if she’s to figure dropped back to the minimum trip. TFRHHIII BHA72 2024: EATON ANNE (IRE) 6 11 13 Sean Bowen 11-4 (Olly Murphy) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 9, 12. Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Catboy (FR), 6-1 Kenzoko (FR), 13-2 Eric Carmen (IRE), 15-2 Sophie Power (FR), 8-1 Postponed Legacy (GB), 11-1 Churchman (GB), 14-1 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), Saccary (GER), 18-1 In The Purple (IRE), 28-1 Port Or Starboard (IRE), Master Dunraven (IRE), 33-1 Chosen Bae (IRE), 40-1 Jeepydoff Meel (FR)
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Atlas Concrete S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in June 2023 but has offered little in handicaps upon joining this yard despite a sliding mark. Passed over. TFRHHIII BHA75
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SATURDAY 14 MARCH
FIFTH RACE 2.43 TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (37 wins from 254 runners, 15%) runs MUMFORD’S MAGIC AND WOTTER TROTTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs MUMFORD’S MAGIC AND WOTTER TROTTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: KEPLER’S LAW trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 154 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
It was an improved effort from JACQUES CLOUSEAU when finishing hot on the heels of a pair of race-fit rivals on his return from seven months off in a handicap hurdle at Southwell. With further progress likely now tackling the larger obstacles, he gets the nod ahead of Kalhandrion and Genietoile, in that order of preference. Disguisedlimit and Il Va de Soi are also shortlisted.
1-2-3: 1.JACQUES CLOUSEAU (IRE) 2.KALHANDRION (FR) 3.GENIETOILE (FR) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (25) 250-255
6
12-1
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) Woolhope Hopefuls Br Victor Connolly
Richard Patrick
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Plumbing World, Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWBack on-song over hurdles when going close here during the spring, but the jury is out in respect of his suitability for this chasing on the back of a couple of low-key efforts switched to this sphere the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA121
2
IL VA DE SOI (FR) (49) 1/5204-3 CD
Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Vara des Champs (FR) The Merry Makers Br Mr Denis Fontaine et al
7 11-13
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful dual hurdle winner who made a satisfactory start over fences when third in a 9-runner Bangor handicap (20.3f, heavy) last month. That was his first run for 7 months, so he’s entitled to come on for it and it would be no surprise were he to play a part in the finish. TFRHHHII BHA119
3
KEPLER’S LAW (GB) (25) 310-400 D BF
B g Jack Hobbs - Wee Orbit Mr Alan Rogers Br C. R. R. Sweeting & Conduit Farm Stud
6 11-13
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles for Laura Morgan last season, but he hasn’t cut much ice in 3 runs for his new yard this time round and needs to get back on track now switched to fences in a first-time tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA119
4
DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (23) 3232-22
B g Mahler - Blessingindisguise (IRE) Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Br Anthony Keane Jnr
6
11-6
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW This point winner has yet to hit the target under Rules, but it’s still early days and he has finished second both starts switched to fences for his new yard this season. Should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA112
5
GENIETOILE (FR) (40) 5/5402/-3
7
11-5
B g Spider Flight (FR) - Olafane (FR) Jamie Brace (5) ConyersJ&WO’ReillyPalmerProwtingRoddis Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Mr Albert Tatard & Mr Serge Tatard William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed fair form over hurdles in 2023/24 without getting his head in front. Encouraging start in this sphere following a 22-month absence when third of 9 at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) and he’s of strong interest down 2lb here with improvement likely. TFRHHHII BHA111
6
JACQUES CLOUSEAU (IRE) (36) 1/F50-3 D
B g Notnowcato - African Diamond (IRE) Great Oakley Farms and Mrs Jane Fenwick Br Joseph Power
6
11-3
Charlie Deutsch
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole start in points in April 2024 and, having shown ability in maiden/novice company last term, he improved following a wind op when a close third on return in a handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft). Every inch a chaser on looks and improvement anticipated now tackling fences. TFRHHHHHBHA109
7
MUMFORD’S MAGIC (IRE) (428) 3240/20-
B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Evesham Star (IRE) Foxtrot Racing Mumford’s Magic Br John Lane
7
11-2
Charlie Todd
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Foxtrot Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who advanced his form when second of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) on seasonal reappearance last term. Failed to build on that next time and while he’s worth another chance, it could be that the run will be needed following a 14-month absence. TFRHHHII BHA108
22
8
WOTTER TROTTER (IRE) (35) 462-06
5
11-1
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Charming Present (IRE) Tristan Durrell Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrom a good jumping family and showed ability in 3 runs over hurdles last season. However, he hasn’t shown a great deal in a couple of runs switched to fences this time round and Mumford’s Magic is presumably the stable No 1. Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA107
9
KALHANDRION (FR) (39) 4P650-1 D
5
B g Petillo (FR) - Laurana (FR) Mr R. Key Br Joel Denis, Clotilde de Barmon, Emmanuel
11-0
Charlie Maggs (5)
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to the stable’s useful chaser Valadom and, well backed, proved himself a better chaser than hurdler at the first attempt when off the mark at Huntington (2 1/2m soft) on return last month. 6lb rise tolerable and this low-mileage 5-y-o could have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA106
10
JUST FORTY (FR) (45) 325-425
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Janiceinwonderland (FR) Aura Racing Br Ecurie Villebadin
4 10-13
Sean Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler in France and improved when runner-up in a 6-runner 4-y-o conditions event on second start over fences in June. Subsequently changed hands for €20,000 and while he failed to fire on yard debut over hurdles at Fontwell (undergone wind op since), this run should be more revealing. TFRHHHIIBHA113 2024: TARAS HALLS (IRE) 6 10 13 Peter Kavanagh 3-1 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note: JUST FORTY: Following its run on 16/11/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Kalhandrion (FR), 9-2 Genietoile (FR), 6-1 Disguisedlimit (IRE), 8-1 Il Va de Soi (FR), 17-2 Jacques Clouseau (IRE), 10-1 Just Forty (FR), 12-1 Mumford’s Magic (IRE), 18-1 Wotter Trotter (IRE), 22-1 Tune In A Box (IRE), 25-1 Kepler’s Law (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 3.13 ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 10YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GENERAL SPORTS WORLDWIDE 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)
RACE STATS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (57 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs KEPPEL QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs THICKTHORN TOM LONGEST TRAVELLER: GIBBERWELL trained by J Coulson, Heaton, 182 miles.
RACE SUMMARY FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD figures off a handy mark and hails from a yard back amongst the winners. She gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Express Surprise and Emotional Roller head the list of dangers. 1-2-3: 1.FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) 2.EXPRESS SURPRISE (IRE) 3.EMOTIONAL ROLLER (IRE) KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ISLE OF GOLD (IRE) (24) 04/U/42-U
7
12-0
B g Milan - Head For Heights (IRE) The Going For Gold Syndicate Br Hg Bloodstock
Jonathan Burke
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who bettered his hurdles form when second on chase debut at Warwick (25.5f) back in January. However, he turned in a concerning effort after 11 months off at Huntingdon recently, slowing up before unseating rider early on. This run should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA105
2
KEPPEL QUEEN (GB) (91) F234-21
6 11-13
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Brookville (IRE) Deva Racing JH Br Dermot Rogers
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced several times in handicaps for the Jonjo and A J O’Neill stable and made the most of a good opportunity when taking Warwick maiden hurdle (21f, good to firm) on debut for new yard in October. Goes chasing now (fell early on sole previous attempt) and is not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA104
3
POUGNE AMINTA (FR) (651) 14/3523/- D
Br m Protektor (GER) - Amicus Mr Alastair Ralph Br Mr John Nye
8 11-11
Jack Hogan
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner/maiden hurdler. Fair runs over fences in 2023/24 but not seen for 21 TFRHHIII BHA102 months and is entitled to need this.
4
GOOD WORK (FR) (34) P425-3P C
Gr g Network (GER) - Teskaline (FR) The Cool Runnings Syndicate Br Mr Jacques Cypres
9 11-11
Craig Nichol
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Sole victory (runner-up 14 times) came here earlier this year and arrives on back of poor effort at this course 34 days ago. Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA102
5
EXPRESS SURPRISE (IRE) (25) 3143-31 D
B g Mahler - Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) C & C Boultbee Brooks Br The Beeches Stud Ltd
6 11-10
Richard Patrick
Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 2 wins from 5 starts over fences when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, soft) 25 days ago. 5lb higher now but must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA101
6
SMURFETTE (GB) (400) 562131- D
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Veronaise (FR) G & T Racing Club Br Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton
7
11-9
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Fresh Air S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over fences last year, posting career best when easily taking 6-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good, 9/4) 13 months ago. Not seen since, however, and market likely to prove best guide to claims on return. TFRHHHII BHA100
7
RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (40) 06211-3 D
7
11-7
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR) Jamie Brace (5) Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton William Hill, Express Contract Drying Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Revitalised over hurdles last season, easy winner of Ffos Las handicap (23.9f) in February before following up at Exeter (23.1f) the following month. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when third on last month’s reappearance at Chepstow and likely has more to offer yet. TFRHHHII BHA98
26
8
FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (34) 22343-2 D
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita All Stars Sports Racing Br Mr Richard Busher
7
11-6
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who posted solid second in 6-runner handicap chase (24f, soft) over C&D on return 34 days ago. Entitled to build on that and is one for shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA97
9
GATA BAN (IRE) (35) 641F-26 D
8
B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE) The Boot Inn Partnership Br A. Larkin
11-4
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
2 D Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways over timber at Hereford in February and posted encouraging second in mares’ handicap at Fakenham (21.2f) on seasonal/chase debut in October. Allowed to come home in own time after making bad mistake at Market Rasen since and can’t be ruled out here. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHHIIBHA95
10
THICKTHORN TOM (IRE) (45) 000-06
5 10-13
B g Ocovango - Blume (IRE) Tristan Durrell Kate Fisher & Sally Hall Dan Skelton, Alcester Br Sydney Bennett Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to improve for step up in trip when sixth of 11 on handicap hurdle debut at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. In excellent hands, though, and is worth monitoring in market on chase debut. Cheekpieces on first time. TFRHHHII BHA90
11
EMOTIONAL ROLLER (IRE) (40) 1325-23
B g Valirann (FR) - Carleys Flight (IRE) Mrs S. Smith Br Brendan Caulfield
7 10-12
Peter Kavanagh
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when third of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good) 40 days ago. 1lb lower now and ought to give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA89
12
GIBBERWELL (IRE) (31) 2P15-F5 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) All Or Nothing Racing Club Br Parkville Stud
9
10-6
Philip Armson (3)
Jake Coulson, Heaton
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable but scored over fences at Hexham (24.2f) in March and back to that sort of form when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap chase (20/1) at Carlisle (26.1f, soft) 31 days ago. Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA83
13
NINE NINE NINE (GB) (21) 22P4-52
8
10-6
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) Moorland Racing & P R Whilock Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster Br Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of reappearance run when good second of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Remains fairly treated but his losing run continues to grow. TFRHHHII BHA83
14
LONE SOLDIER (GB) (17) P5-P543 BF
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson Br J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales
7
10-2
Toby Wynne
Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted solid in-frame efforts the last twice, latest when third of 8 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Still looking for first success, however, and finds himself 4lb out of the weights here. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHIII BHA75
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Keppel Queen (GB), 8-1 Express Surprise (IRE), 9-1 Emotional Roller (IRE), 10-1 River Voyage (IRE), 12-1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 14-1 Isle of Gold (IRE), Smurfette (GB), Gata Ban (IRE), Thickthorn Tom (IRE), Nine Nine Nine (GB), 20-1 Pougne Aminta (FR), 22-1 Good Work (FR), Gibberwell (IRE), Lone Soldier (GB)
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RACE SIX
2024: JO LESCRIBAA (FR) 5 10 13 Charlie Deutsch 4-1 (Venetia Williams) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 10. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8, 11, 13.
SEVENTH RACE 3.43 ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 168YDS) FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE QUINNBET MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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): O Murphy (57 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs LORO WHITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 63 runners, 17%) runs RAINBOW TARA LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAGGI BREEZE trained by Miss G Boanas, Saltburn, 158 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
RAINBOW TARA caught the eye in a Cheltenham bumper on her debut (for Toby Bulgin) back in the spring and, having transferred to a top yard, it’s reasonable to expect a fair amount of improvement, so she’s an appealing candidate. Florence’s Dream and Fern Gully are a couple of newcomers to note.
1-2-3: 1.RAINBOW TARA 2.FLORENCE’S DREAM (IRE) 3.FERN GULLY KEY colours
Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br
Jockey
Trainer
PLAY SMARTER
Sponsor S
no
horse
age
st lb
1
ARBOR ROSE (GB) (256) 2-
4
11-5
B f Gentlewave (IRE) - Gadrose Mrs A. D. Williams Br Mrs A. D. Williams
Toby Wynne
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Ap Precision Groundworks S TIMEFORM VIEW Gentlewave filly. Dam dual winning pointer. Runner-up sole start in point bumpers (Apr 2025). TFRHHHII BHA-
2
FERN GULLY (GB) (-)
5
B m Kayf Tara - Queen’s Star Mrs Claire Bonner Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner
11-5
Harry Cobden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 19f hurdle winner Disco Daisy and fair 2 1/2m hurdle winner Queen Antoinette. Harry Cobden booked and must enter calculations if supported in the betting. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
FLORENCE’S DREAM (IRE) (-)
B f Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hapeney (IRE) Diamond Racing Ltd Br A. V. Bloodstock
4
11-5
Conor O’Farrell
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to 2 winners, including dual bumper winner/ smart hurdler Soaring Glory. Interesting on paper and could go well. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
JESSIE’S GIANT (GB) (35) 6
B f Linda’s Lad - Ginge de Sophia (IRE) Spring Silver Racing Br Mr John Benfield & Jennifer Scarsbrook
4
11-5
Jack Andrews (3)
Tom Ellis, Rugby
Fresh Air S TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when sixth of 10 in bumper (11/1) at Wetherby (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago, not knocked about. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
LORO WHITE (GB) (-)
4
B f Dragon Dancer - Tigerific (IRE) Deva Racing CP Br T. C. Dawson
11-5
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORM VIEW€13,000 3-y-o, Dragon Dancer filly. Half-sister to poor hurdler Farne Island. Dam, point winner, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Kings Grey and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 3/4m) Wings of Smoke. Newcomer from a much respected stable. TFRHHHII BHA-
6
MAGGI BREEZE (FR) (-)
5
B m Elm Park - The Lady Maggi (FR) Miss G. Boanas Br Ms Sandy Seymour
11-5
Jamie Hamilton
Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Elm Park mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Balcomie Breeze, stays 23f, and bumper winner Bridget Breeze. Bred more for stamina than speed. TFRHHIII BHA-
7
MARIA MES (FR) (52) 5
Ch f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Vandaletta (FR) Jamie Snowden Racing Club Br Mr Marc Bouyssou
4
11-5
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
BetVictor S TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing pedigree but didn’t shape with much promise when fifth of 9 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good) on debut 52 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
28
8
MILLSTATT ABBEY (IRE) (256) 2-
B f Order of St George (IRE) - Shush (IRE) Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Millstatt Br Mrs Mary McCann
4
11-5
Jonathan Burke
Noel Williams, Blewbury
Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORM VIEW €20,000 3-y-o, €100,000 4-y-o, Order of St George filly. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 2025). Quite an expensive purchase for the yard and needs a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
RAINBOW TARA (GB) (258) 0-
5
11-5
B m Kayf Tara - Mere Detail (IRE) Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Rainbow Br Nicola Bulgin
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Tristan Durrell
10
5
Morson Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare who caught the eye when seventh of 18 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.8f, good, 40/1) on NH debut for Toby Bulgin. Off 8 months. Open to improvement having transferred to Dan Skelton. TFRHHHHH BHA-
ROBERTA BISHOP (GB) (52) 3
B m Buck’s Boum (FR) - Jean Bishop Opd Group Limited Br Rowland Crellin
11-5
Sam Twiston-Davies
Katy Price, Llanigon
Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Merely hinted at ability when third of 5 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft, 28/1) on debut 52 days ago, unable to sustain effort. TFRHHIII BHA-
11
CAPLA RESDEV (GB) (32) 4
Gr f Almanzor (FR) - Skyline Dancer Resdev, Capla Dev. & Mr L Westwood Br Newsells Park Stud
3
10-4
Craig Nichol
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Resdev Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some promise amidst greenness when fourth of 10 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago, going in snatches. Tongue strap on for 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA-
12
SUPERIOR QUEEN (GB) (-)
3
B f Linda’s Lad - Superior Glance The Ed-Chester Partnership Br The Ed Chester Partnership
10-4
Benjamin Macey (7)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad filly. Dam modest maiden hurdler (stays 23f).
TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: A PATH TO RONDA (IRE) 4 11 5 James Davies 16-1 (Jamie Snowden) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Rainbow Tara (GB), 13-2 Fern Gully (GB), 15-2 Loro White (GB), 8-1 Florence’s Dream (IRE), 12-1 Millstatt Abbey (IRE), 14-1 Jessie’s Giant (GB), 16-1 Capla Resdev (GB), 18-1 Arbor Rose (GB), 20-1 Maria Mes (FR), 28-1 Maggi Breeze (FR), 33-1 Roberta Bishop (GB), 100-1 Superior Queen (GB)
RACE RESULT:
TIME
DISTANCE 2ND
3RD
4TH
RACE SEVEN
1ST
29
RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.43 - THE SIMPLY LOGISTICS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Simply Logistics 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. 14 entries at £53. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 1.13 - THE FEAST STREAT GREAT TASTING FOOD HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, December 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Feast Streat Great Tasting Food 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. 19 entries at £30. - Closed December 26th, 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. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.43 - THE SIMPLY LOGISTICS MAIDEN 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 maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, December 26th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Simply Logistics has 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 December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.13 - THE MALCOLM HARRISON 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 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Malcolm Harrison 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. 20 entries at £30. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.43 - THE QUINNBET DAILY FREE BET NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Penalties, after December 20th, 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. 21 entries at £44. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.13 - THE GENERAL SPORTS WORLDWIDE 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. Enter by noon, December 26th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Penalties, after December 20th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. General Sports Worldwide 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. 21 entries at £30. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.43 - THE QUINNBET MARES’ OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 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 maiden three, 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 26th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. December 29th. Weights: 3-y-o 10st 4lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 11st 5lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 18 entries at £22. - Closed December 26th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 KEY Bold text = Feature Day = Live Entertainment (E) = Evening Racing
JANUARY Saturday 24
JULY Winter Ladies Day
Tuesday 7 Wednesday 15
Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
Friday 24
Ladies Day Ft. DJ Marvin Humes
Sunday 26
Family Fun Raceday
FEBRUARY Saturday 7
MARCH Saturday 14
Saturday 28
Super Saturday
SEPTEMBER Jenningsbet Midlands Grand National Sausage and Cider Festival Raceday
NOVEMBER Saturday 14
Beer Festival Raceday
Family Fun Raceday
JUNE Afternoon Racing Thursday 4 Saturday 13 (E) Abba Party Racenight Sunday 28
Afternoon Racing Gents Day Afternoon Racing
Staffordshire Plate
Saturday 16 (E) Martin Kemp Back To The 80s Racenight Sunday 24
Afternoon Racing Afternoon Racing
OCTOBER Sunday 4 Friday 16 Friday 30
MAY Saturday 2
Wednesday 9 Tuesday 15
The Summer Cup
DECEMBER Friday 4 Friday 18 Thursday 31
Christmas Jumper Raceday Christmas Party Raceday New Years Eve Raceday
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