Cheltenham Racecard - Saturday 24th January

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Welcome back to Cheltenham Racecourse for Festival Trials Day.

Festival Trials Day marks the final opportunity to see many of the sport’s leading horses compete on Cheltenham Racecourse ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. While March will inevitably bring its own surprises, today’s racing often provides some of the strongest clues as to which horses may return here to defend their titles, and which emerging contenders could make their mark over the four days of the Festival

Today’s eight-race card is as compelling as it gets outside of March, with every contest serving as a direct trial for a Cheltenham Festival race We are also delighted to add further depth to the programme with the rearranged Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase from The November Meeting, enhancing what is already a fascinating and informative day of racing

The Unibet Hurdle needs little introduction and promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated races of the winter Featuring two of the most talked-about horses in training, Sir Gino and The New Lion, today’s contest should provide invaluable insight ahead of the Unibet Champion Hurdle in March. The feature race of the day, the Betfair Cotswold Steeple Chase, also carries huge intrigue, as last year’s winner L’Homme Presse returns to take on the talented Grey Dawning in a contest that could shape the Gold Cup picture in the weeks ahead

Away from the track, we are proud to be hosting the 2026 RoR Awards here on Festival Trials Day. Retraining of Racehorses is British racing’s official charity, dedicated to the welfare of retired racehorses, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks for the vital work they do To help ensure that no former racehorse faces an uncertain future after racing, we encourage you to support their Silent Auction taking place today.

Before racing begins, head to the Parade Ring at 11:25am for the Preview Show, featuring James Mackie, Cheltenham heroine and our very own Head of Ladies Day, Rachael Blackmore, legendary trainer Paul Nicholls, who will share their insights and views on today’s action

Once racing concludes, don’t rush away. Head to the Centaur to enjoy an hour of live music from Freeman, performing feel-good classics and crowd favourites – the perfect way to round off a great day at Cheltenham. Many bars across the racecourse will remain open after racing, allowing you to continue the celebrations.

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6 INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN(IRE)(41)

B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - Sway (FR) 7 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T Gavin Cromwell

O Mr John P. McManus

E Tongue Strap

TFRHHHHH BHA160 FORM 011-054 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWWontheKimMuiratthismeetinglastyearbeforeaddinga Grade1NoviceatAintree.Hasfoundlifetougherinopencompanysincebuthedid stayonwellwhen71/4lengthsfourthtoGalopinDesChampsintheIrishGoldCup (3m)6weeksagoandthislongertripwillplaytohisstrengths.

B Mrs Noreen McManus S 1Feb Leo 24f Ch Yield 4/10 GalopinDesChamps(FR) 7

Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 5/9 GalopinDesChamps(FR) 15l Nov24 Pun 19f Ch soft 7/8 FactTo File (FR) 36l

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Headgear

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Race 1 12.47 1m 7f 168y

1 El Jefe (IRE) 12-0

2 Lexie’s Moon (GB) 11-13

3 Kenzoko (FR) 11-9

4 Lupus Regem (GB) 11-5

5 The Longest Day (IRE) 10-2

Race 2 1.22 1m 7f 168y

1 All One Word (IRE) 11-8

2 Bargain Hunter (IRE) 11-8

3 Corsican Caper (IRE) 11-8

4 Jet Steel (IRE) 11-8

5 Jonzac (FR) 11-8

6 Kingdom of Stars (FR) 11-8

7 Lancier des Obeaux (FR) 11-8

8 Tales of Bravery (IRE) 11-8

9 Tony Joe (IRE) 11-8

10 Up To Trix (GB) 11-8

11 Yourcardismarked (IRE) 11-8

12 Halftheworldaway (IRE) 11-1

13 Roses All The Way (IRE) 11-1

14 Seekingrainbows (GB) 11-1

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Race 3 1.57 1m 7f 214y

1 Xcitations (GB) 11-6

2 Sunnyvilla (IRE) 11-5

3 Cabhfuilfungi (IRE) 11-4

4 Admiral Stewart (IRE) 11-3

5 Jaipaletemps (FR) 11-2

Race 4 2.32 2m 4f

1 Karuma Grey (GER) 12-0

2 Kamaxos (FR) 12-0

3 Abbeydale (FR) 12-0

4 Master Breffni (IRE) 11-13

5 Quick Sharpener (IRE) 11-12

6 My Noble Lord (USA) 11-9

7 Clonakilty (IRE) 11-8

8 Cahier’s Den (IRE) 11-2

Race 5 3.06 2m 3f 207y

1 Orderoftheday (IRE) 12-0

2 Locquirec (FR) 11-11

3 Warriors Destiny (IRE) 11-10

4 In The Age (FR) 11-8

5 Galassian (GB) 11-6

6 Gege Ville (FR) 11-5

7 Codetalker (GB) 11-4

8 Lucky One (FR) 11-2

Race 6 3.41 3m 2f 13y

1 Hillcrest (IRE) 12-2

2 Pierrot Jaguen (FR) 12-1

3 Aboutdamntime (IRE) 11-11

4 Madaket (GB) 11-7

5 Double Click (IRE) 11-7

6 Mount Gay Run (IRE) 11-7

7 Paper Mill (GB) 11-7

8 Jo Coko (FR) 11-4

9 Kadjar des Mottes (FR) 11-0

Race 7 4.18 2m 3f 207y

1 Eton Mes (IRE) 12-0

2 Tarbuck (GB) 11-13

3 Tech That (IRE) 11-10

4 Thorgath (FR) 11-6

5 Richardson (GB) 10-11

6 Walkinthepresent (IRE) 10-11

7 Rock On Tommy (GB) 10-6

Race 1 12.20 2m 128y

1 Highland Crystal (IRE) 11-5

2 Manlaga (IRE) 11-5

3 Laysoft (IRE) 11-0

4 Manganese (FR) 11-0

5 Sovereign Applause (IRE) 11-0

6 Tralee Girl (IRE) 11-0

Race 2 12.55 3m 84y

1 Carlenrig (IRE) 11-5

2 Caughtinyourtrance (IRE) 11-0

3 Country Code (IRE) 11-0

4 Fountains Blenhein (GB) 11-0

5 Get On George (IRE) 11-0

6 Intosomethinggood (GB) 11-0

7 Kent de Thaix (FR) 11-0

8 Kicour La (FR) 11-0

9 Rocking Man (FR) 11-0

10 Thedeviluno (IRE) 11-0

11 The Last Cloud (IRE) 11-0

12 The Price of Peace (IRE) 11-0

Race 3 1.30 3m 84y

1 Jetara (IRE) 11-8

2 Dream On Baby (IRE) 11-6

3 Feet of A Dancer (FR) 11-6

4 Lavida Adiva (IRE) 11-6

5 Mousey Brown (IRE) 11-2

6 Pottersville (IRE) 11-2

7 Rockola Vogue (IRE) 11-2

8 That’ll Do Moss (GB) 11-2

Race 4 2.05 2m 7f 214y

1 Deep Cave (IRE) 12-0

2 King’s Threshold (IRE) 11-10

3 Josh The Boss (GB) 11-6

4 Joyeux Machin (FR) 11-6

5 Docpickedme (IRE) 11-4

6 Grand Geste (IRE) 11-2

7 Walking On Air (IRE) 11-0

8 Dartmoor Pirate (GB) 10-12

9 New Order (IRE) 10-12

10 Kelce (IRE) 10-5

Race 5 2.38 2m 7f 214y

1 Harsh (GB) 11-10

2 Newton Tornado (FR) 11-8

3 Noble Park (IRE) 11-6

4 Pounding Poet (IRE) 11-5

5 Ki Woo (FR) 11-1

6 Chasingouttheblues (IRE) 11-1

7 As Legends Have It (GB) 10-12

8 Paddy O’Mahler (IRE) 10-5

Race 6 3.13 2m 78y

1 Brookie (IRE) 12-0

2 Petit Tonnerre (FR) 11-2

3 Mighty Bandit (IRE) 11-0

4 Harper’s Brook (IRE) 10-12

5 Grain d’Oudairies (FR) 10-10

6 Gabriel’s Getaway (IRE) 10-9

7 Here Comes Georgie (GB) 10-8

8 Milan Tino (IRE) 10-2

Race 7 3.48 2m 128y

1 Capital House (IRE) 11-2

2 Country Pursuits (FR) 11-2

3 Diamond Street (IRE) 11-2

4 Dukeboxrock (GB) 11-2

5 Final Surprise (IRE) 11-2

6 Hobbson’s Day (GB) 11-2

7 Marble Sky (IRE) 11-2

8 Popalot (GB) 11-2

9 Elderflower Tonic (IRE) 10-9

10 Twenties Icon (GB) 10-3

11 Ebony Ebbs (GB) 10-2

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (34 wins from 236 runners, 14%) runs CALIFET EN VOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs BARLOVENTO

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2023 and 2024 The stable runs QUEBECOIS today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: PUSH THE BUTTON trained by Mr M T Walford, Sheriff Hutton, 184 miles.

1 PUSHTHE BUTTON (IRE) (36)

GrgKingstonHill-TaraRose 7 12-0

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O The 8 Amigos, Readers &Wiggy, N Skinner

B J. & S. Wenman

S Cube3 Construction

2 CALIFETENVOL(IRE) (23)

BrgCalifet(FR)-MallardsInFlight(IRE) 7 12-0

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O McNeill Family & Stone Family

B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan

S Unibet

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QUEBECOIS

(FR) (50)

ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-MissPoutine(FR) 7 11-12

J Freddie Gingell E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh

B Haras de Moricand

S Morson Group

4 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (42)

BgBerkshire(IRE)-MrsJordan(IRE) 6 11-11

J SamTwiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O The Steeple Chasers

B Brian Kiely

S geegeez.co.uk

5 KDEUX SAINTFRAY(FR) (49)

BgMaskedMarvel-MagicSaintfray(FR) 6 11-5

J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Les Bleus Fonces

B Mme Catherine Savare

S geegeez.co.uk

6 BARLOVENTO (IRE) (29)

BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Playhara(IRE) 7 11-2

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

B E. O’Connor & K. Harding

S Betano

7 SECRETDES DIEUX (FR) (29)

BgZarak(FR)-SableIsland(FR) 6 11-0

J Brendan Powell

T James Owen, Newmarket

O Mr P. H. Betts

B Mr Michel Agelou

S Broadwater Mouldings Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM660-122 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdlerforNigelTwiston-Davies who made winningstarttochasecareerfornewconnectionsinmaidenatCarlisleinOctober Betterformindefeattwicesince(secondin19fAscotGrade2latterly)andlookson aworkablemarknowgoingover21/2m+forthefirsttimeoverfences.

Dec25 Asc 18f Ch soft 2/5 SteelAlly(FR) 9l

Nov25 Wet 15f HcpC soft 2/5 Meetmebythesea (IRE)

Oct25 Car 15f Ch good 1/4 RubyIsland

TFRHHHHI BHA137

FORM1216-23 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner as a novice over hurdles, including a Listed contest at Huntingdon. Has betteredthat form in defeat in a couple of C&D novice chases this winter and capable of more again nowmovingintohisfirsthandicap

1Jan Chl 20f Ch good 3/5 Miami Magic (IRE)

Dec25 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 2/3 Sixmilebridge (IRE)

Apr25 Ain 24f Hdl good 6/13 Julius des

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM2321-24

TIMEFORMVIEWDispatchedpairofsubsequentwinnersin3mnovicehandicap hurdleatAyrlastspring.ReturnedwithpromisingsecondonExeterchasedebutin Novemberandsomethingpossiblynotrightwhenwellheldin3mSandownGrade2 novicesince.Dropsintripforyardwithgoodrecentrecordinthis.

Dec25 San 24f Ch gd-sf 4/4 Salver(FR) 60l

Nov25 Exe 24f Ch good 2/4 Doyen Quest (IRE) 10l Apr25 Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 JumpAllen(FR) 43/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA134

FORM212-1F1

TIMEFORMVIEWMightbeunbeatenoverfencesbutforalast-fence fall here in November Gained compensation for that when landing 19fDoncasterhandicap6weeksago Lookscapableofevenbetter

Dec25 Don 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 GoWest(IRE) nose Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft F/6 Kdeux Saint Fray(FR)Oct25 Ain 15f HcpC good 1/6 Spadestep(IRE) 21/2l

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM152-F12 C BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdlewinnerwhowasstrugglingwhencomingdown onhiscoursechasedebut/reappearancebutprovedadifferentpropositionbackhere nexttime,findinginfrontwhenleftclearbythelast-fencefallofreopposingstablemate JordansCross.CreditablesecondatAintreesinceandrespected.

Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC soft 2/6 GuardThe Moon 3l Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/6 KimRoque(FR) 3l

Oct25 Chl 20f HcpC good F/14 Zurich (FR) -

TFRHHHHH BHA125

FORM1/122-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdle winner who has taken well to fences, chasing home a next-time-out winnerat Exeterin November before going one better in a 20.5f novice handicap at Kempton on BoxingDay.Opentofurtherimprovement.

Dec25 Kmp 20f HcpC good 1/10 Tapley 3/4l Nov25 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 U Cant Be Serious (IRE)

Jan25 Lei 20f Hdl heavy 2/6 Kepler’s Law 30l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM354-134

TIMEFORMVIEW Dualhurdlewinnerwhostruckatthefirsttimeofasking over fences in 4-runner Fakenham novice handicap (2m, good to soft) in October Hasbetteredthatindefeatsince,latterlyfinishing11/2lengthsfourth of10toreopposingBarloventoatKemptononBoxingDay. Dec25 Kmp

8 SCORSESE (IRE) (29)

ChgShirocco(GER)-NovaDestiny

8 10-11

J ConorO’Farrell E Cheek Pieces

T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

O Paul McKeon

B Sean Osborne S Tote

9 KALINE DES BOULLAT(FR) (24)

BmJeuStEloi(FR)-ReinedeMai(FR) 6 10-5

J BryonyFrost

T Mickael Seror, France

O Mr Dov Seror

B J Brest

TFRHHIII BHA120 FORM11-0F21

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdle winner who has gone the right way over fences, although this is considerably tougher than the 19f SedgefieldhandicaphedominatedonBoxingDay.

Dec25 Seg 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 TomCreen(IRE)

Dec25 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Pilsdon Pen nk Nov25 Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf F/4 Just OverLand (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA114 FORM315401

TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinningchaserinFrancewhowassuccessfulin a mares’ hurdle at Pau on her latest start at the end of December Notobviouslywellhandicapped.

Dec25 Pau 17f Hdl heavy 1

EditionOriginale(FR) 3/

Dec25 Pau 20f HcpC - 7 Capodimonte (FR) 18l Dec25 Fon 19f Hdl - 4 Jouvancelle (FR) 2

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025:JAGWAR (FR) 6 11 3Jonjo O’NeillJr4-1 (OliverGreenall &Josh Guerriero) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Barlovento (IRE), 4-1 Jordans Cross (IRE), 5-1 Califet En Vol (IRE), 6-1 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 8-1 PushThe Button (IRE), 14-1 Secret des Dieux (FR), 20-1 Scorsese (IRE), 22-1 Quebecois (FR), Kaline des Boullat (FR)

The last 5 winners of the Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase have gone on to finish first or second at the Festival in March. BARLOVENTO would have been a more convincing winner at Kempton on Boxing Day but for fluffing the last so a 4lb rise may not stop him with further progress likely The prospect of a stronger pace now moving into a handicap could bring about improvement from Califet En Vol and he can fill the forecast spot ahead ofJordans Cross.

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for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000

Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(40 wins from 278 runners, 14%) runs MAESTRO CONTI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs MAESTRO CONTI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HARDY STUFF trained by G Elliott, Ireland.

1 ONE HORSETOWN (IRE) (42)

ChgThreat(IRE)-AlmostAlways(IRE) 11-5

J Paul O’Brien

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O The Jo Cool Syndicate

B Almost Always Partnership

S OLBG

2 MAESTRO CONTI (FR) (28)

ChgPrinceGibraltar(FR)-Valdivia(IRE) 11-3

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Hales, Speelman, Mason, Hogarth

B Mr Patrick Joubert

S Morson Group

3 CHARTWELLJOCK (GB) (14)

BgChurchill(IRE)-Tiptree(IRE) 11-0

J Daniel Sansom

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

O Mr S. Smode

B Michelle Morris

S Wimpole Clinic

4 HARDYSTUFF(USA) (28)

BgChurchill(IRE)-CityofLove 11-0

J Jack Kennedy E Hood

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr Ray Stokes

B Buck Pond Farm Inc

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

5 LORD BYRON (IRE) (37)

BgCamelot-Shamooda(IRE)

J BenJones

T Faye Bramley, Lambourn

O MrJustin Carthy

B RJB Bloodstock Ltd

6 MINELLAYOGA(IRE) (26)

11-0

BgStudyofMan(IRE)-Yoga(IRE) 11-0

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr Michael Geoghegan

B Niarchos Family

S Morson Group

7 SONIC PIONEER (GB) (28)

BgMassaat(IRE)-ThreeGracez 11-0

J Sean Bowen

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

O Redknapp, Salters & Powell

B Hormann Bloodstock

S FBC Manby Bowdler

TFRHHHII BHA131 FORM11113 C BF

TIMEFORMVIEW FairFlatwinnerforthisyard andwon

over hurdles, including making all in course Grade 2 in November Didn’t go with quite the same zip when 9 3/4 lengths third of 10 to MinellaStudyherelastmonth.

Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 Minella Study

Nov25 Chl 16f Hdl soft 1/8

Oct25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/5

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM11 D

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutinFranceforNoelGeorge& AmandaZetterholmandlookedasmartrecruitforDanSkeltonwhen readily following up at Kempton over Christmas. Taken to remain unbeaten.

Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/9

Sep25 Mou 17f Hdl -

TFRHIIII BHAFORM6F

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful 9.5f winner on Flat for Andrew BaldingbutremotesixthtoMaestroContionKemptonhurdledebut andwellheldwhenfallingatthelastbacktheresince.Bigoutsider

10Jan Kmp 16f Hdl good F/8 Precious Man (FR)Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 6/9 Maestro Conti (FR) 36l Nov25 Kmp 10f Hcp st-sl 13/13 Aeolian 29l

TFRHHHII BHAFORMP41

TIMEFORMVIEWGettingbetterwithexperience,winningabig-field juvenile hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Another in thisline-upwhoshouldhavehisbestdaysaheadofhim.

Dec25 Leo 16f Hdl yield 1 OleOle(FR) hd Nov25 Pun 16f Hdl sf-hv 4 Quinta Do Lago (FR) 51/2l Oct25 Crk 17f Hdl good P Quinta Do Lago (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM2 BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly-useful form when runner-up on second of2 Flat starts for Aidan O’Brien and sound start over hurdles when second of 4 in 17f Exeter juvenile (heavy) last month. Open to improvement.

Dec25 Exe 16f Hdl heavy 2/4 Klycot (FR) 1l

Oct25 Nav 14f Stk soft 2 Dippedinmoonlight(IRE) 31/4l Sep24 Pun 8f Stk good 5 Genealogy 71/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA129 FORM11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Sold for £360,000 after making a winning debut inacademyhurdleatFairyhouseinNovemberandfollowedupin2m Newbury introductory hurdle for Paul Nicholls over Christmas. Verypromising.

Dec25 Nby 16f Hdl good 1/8 ActofInnocence(IRE) 3/

l Nov25 Fai 17f Hdl sf-hv 1 ApachePeak(IRE) 5l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM1P

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperonFlatforJackMorland. Took very well to hurdling when easily making all in 2m Kempton juvenile in November but capitulated tamely once headed in the FinaleatChepstowsince.

Dec25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf P/5 TenterLeTout (FR)Nov25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/10 Zarakerjack(FR) 14l Sep25 Pon 12f Hcp gd-sf 2/9 SolarBentley(IRE) nk

8 TENTER LETOUT(FR) (28)

GrfNoRiskAtAll(FR)-Theresienne(FR) 10-12

J Gavin Sheehan

T ChesterWilliams, South Molton

O Mr Ron Watts

B Haras de L’Hotellerie, Meridian Int, Seb

S Culverhill Farm Racing

9 MISS DES BOULLATS (FR) (24)

BfFreePortLux-ReinedeMai(FR) 10-10

J BryonyFrost

T Mickael Seror, France

O Mrs Marie-Gabrielle Boudot

B *Unknown

10 LALUNAARTISTA(FR) (65)

BfSpanishMoon(USA)-Perlefine(FR) 10-7

J Ciaran Gethings

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O The Culverhill Racing Club IV

B Haras D’Haspel

S Culverhill Farm Racing

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM411 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten favourite on her bumper debut but 2-2 over hurdles since, latterly the Grade 2 Finale at Chepstow over Christmas. Even more will be needed here but she’s open to further progress.

Dec25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Klycot(FR)

Nov25 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 Mwabani(FR)

Oct25 Str 16f NHF gd-sf 4/13 Galaxy Star

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM14412U

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceinhandicaphurdlesinFrancelast year GoodsecondinAuteuillistedraceinDecember Unseatedback chasingatPauonNewYear’sEve

Dec25 Pau 17f Ch heavy U Magot des Mottes (FR)Dec25 Aut 17f Hdl - 2 Tigress du Berlais (FR)

Nov25 Aut 18f HcpH heavy 1 HamiltonAir(FR)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM11

TIMEFORM VIEW Won Exeter bumper on debut in October and followed up in 2m Warwick juvenile hurdle a month later. This is a jumpinclassbutshe’scapableofbetter

Nov25 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Enya(GER) 9l Oct25 Exe 13f NHF gd-fm 1/7 Don’tReinMeIn 1l

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: EASTINDIADOCK 4 11 5 SamTwiston-Davies 1-2 (James Owen) 10 ran

Hood worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

SONIC PIONEER: Following its run on 27/12/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Maestro Conti (FR), 7-2 Minella Yoga (IRE), 7-1 One Horse Town (IRE), 10-1 Tenter Le Tout (FR), 12-1 Hardy Stuff (USA), 28-1 Lord Byron (IRE), Miss des Boullats (FR), 33-1 La Luna Artista (FR), 40-1 Sonic Pioneer (GB), 300-1 Chartwell Jock (GB)

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MAESTRO CONTI was in a different league to his opponents at Kempton over Christmas and can take the step up to Graded company in his stride. Like the selection, Minella Yoga has looked good when landing both starts and can provide the main threat ahead of Finale winner Tenter Le Tout.

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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000

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TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton

(40 wins from 278 runners, 14%) runs BOOMBAWN & RISKINTHEGROUND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs BOOMBAWN & RISKINTHEGROUND FANCYTHAT: N & W Twiston-Davies won this race in 2017 and 2022. The stable runs UNCLE BERT today.

1 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (14)

BgDylanThomas(IRE)-WellClad(IRE) 9 12-0

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks

B Mr Rory O’Toole

S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

2 JAGWAR (FR) (42)

BgKaraktar(IRE)-QuizasJolie(FR)

7 11-11

J Jonjo O’NeillJr E Tongue Strap

T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O MrJohn P. McManus

B Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil

S Dodson & Horrell Ltd

3 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (23)

BgPresenting-TheFolkesChoice

4

9 11-4

J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O 3 Sons

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan

S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

BOOSTER BOB (IRE) (56)

BgMalinas(GER)-CekaDawn(IRE) 8 11-3

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley

B P. Kennedy

S Betano

5 UNCLE BERT(GB) (28)

BgPether’sMoon(IRE)-Azza(FR) 9 11-0

J SamTwiston-Davies

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O James &Jean Potter Ltd

B James &Jean Potter

S Potter Group

6 PRAIRIEWOLF(IRE) (29)

BrgSageburg(IRE)-ApplauseForAmy(IRE) 9 10-11

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Mr G. R. Orchard & Mrs J. M. Gray

B P. Condon

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

7 DONNACHA(IRE) (28)

J James Davies

T Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

O Mrs Marilyn Jane Martin

B Arctic Tack Stud & M. O’Leary

S Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed

2m 4f 127y + 95y dueto rail movement

TFRHHHII BHA152

FORM245-443 D

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandprovedevenbetterswitchedto fenceslastterm,baggingaGrade2atWincanton.Mostlycreditable efforts in defeat since, latest when third of 4 to Edwardstone in SilviniacoContiatKempton(20.5f)twoweeksago Placeprospects. 10Jan Kmp 20f Ch good 3/4 Edwardstone 2

Dec25 Hun 19f Ch soft 4/5 Djelo (FR)

Oct25 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Hitman (FR)

TFRHHHHH BHA149

FORM11311-3 CD BF

TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedatarateofknotsswitchedtofenceslastseason whenafour-timewinner,culminatingwithanotherC&DsuccessinthePlateatthe FestivalinMarch.Setalottodoreturningfrom9monthsoffwhenapromisingthird of10herelastmonthandratesabigplayernudgedupjust1lb

Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Glengouly (FR)

Mar25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/20 Thecompanysergeant

Jan25 Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/7 Billytherealbigred

TFRHHHII BHA142

FORM10-4106 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fine 2024/25 when scoring 6 times. Proved game when resuming winning ways at Newton Abbot in October and not disgraced when sixth of 9 over C&D last time. This C&Dscorershouldn’tbeunderestimatedoffa3lblowermark.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good 6/9 Matata (IRE) 22l

Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 9/24 PanicAttack (IRE) 20l

Oct25 Ntn 20f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Bluekingd’Oroux(FR) 3/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA141

FORM13231-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with success in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury in the spring and reappeared with a career-best victory in valuable 2m6f handicap chase there in November That form hasbeenfrankedsohe’swellinthemixdespitea9lbhike.

Nov25 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 LeaderInThePark(IRE) 41/2l

Mar25 Nby 19f HcpC soft 1/14 Vincenzo(FR)

Jan25 Chp 16f HcpC heavy 3/5 RoyalJewel (IRE) 17l

TFRHHHII BHA138

FORM3150-1F

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhoresumedhischasecareerwith victoryin 2m4fhandicapatAintreein December Failedto gethome andtailedoffwhenfell2outinWelshNationalatChepstowsincebut nosurprisetoseehimbouncebackoverthismoresuitabletrip

Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf F/17 Haiti Couleurs (FR)Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC soft 1/6 RichmondLake(IRE) 91/2l Mar25 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 9/24 Wodhooh (FR) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA135

FORM43P-331 D

TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysin5-runnerhandicapchase at Aintree (2m4f) last month. Up 3lb and this is tougher but yard is goingreallywellsoneedsconsidering.

Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 JoshTheBoss 1

HHHII BHA132

FORM411-322

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over fences (around 2m4f) at Exeter/ Chepstow last season and has improved again this time around, runner-up back at Chepstow (2m4f) last month. Possibilities off an unchangedmark.

Chp

8 TRIPLETRADE (GB) (21)

BgNorseDancer(IRE)-DoublyGuest

J Brendan Powell

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O SJS Racing

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

S Coral Racing Limited

10 10-7

9 MOON D’ORANGE (FR) (23)

ChgSpanishMoon(USA)-Fleurd’Orange

8 10-6

J Alex Harvey(3) E Cheek Pieces

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Ian Stuart Griffiths and Gary Evans

B EARL Elevage Marion & Mr Didier Marion

10 HURRICANE BAY(GB) (42)

BgMalinas(GER)-AnotherStorm

10 10-5

J BryonyFrost E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T LucyWadham, Newmarket

O The Hanseatic League

B D. A. Wales

S Brown & Brown

11 JAVERTALLEN (FR) (56)

ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-UneEpoque(FR) 7 10-4

J Ciaran Gethings

T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton

O HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon

B Mr Bruno Vagne

S Culverhill Farm Racing

TFRHHIII BHA131

FORM024-131 C

TIMEFORMVIEWVeterannowadaysbuthereadilywent2-3thisterm withvictoryin4-runnerhandicapchaseatSandown(20.1f,good)three weeksago Backup3lbandthisisamuchtougherask.

3Jan San 20f HcpC good 1/4 JetPlane(IRE) 13/4l Dec25 Chl 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 David’sWell 10l Nov25 Chl 15f HcpC soft 1/11 Torneo(FR) nk

TFRHHHII BHA130

FORM002005 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraidertookthisayearago Yettohittopform thistermbutthereweremoreencouragingsignswhenhestayedon into fifth of9 overC&D 23 days ago He can’t be dismissed offa 3lb lowermarknow.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good 5/9 Matata (IRE) 16l

Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 15/24PanicAttack (IRE) 48l

Oct25 Chl 23f HcpH good 10/17 Ma Shantou (IRE) 21l

TFRHHIII BHA129

FORM61-P125 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who improved over fences when bagginghandicapchasesatHuntingdonandFakenhamlastyear Runner-upin asmall-fieldatDoncasterfollowingabreak/windopinNovemberbuttheway hecapitulatedbackonTownMoorlastmonthwasworrying.

Dec25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Docpickedme (IRE) 33l

Nov25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Moon Rocket (IRE) 13l

Jun25 Fkn 21f HcpC good 1/6 Abingworth 1

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM1125-42 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWTookwelltofenceslastseason,winningtwiceover 2m,andhe’sadvancedhisformwithverygoodrunner-upfinishesat Aintree and Newbury in November Likeable sort who can’t be ruled outnowsteppingupintrip

Nov25 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE)

Nov25 Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Mambonumberfive (FR) 5l

Mar25 Nby 16f HcpC good 5/6 Ballybreeze 20l

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: MOON D’ORANGE (FR) 7 10 5 Sean Bowen 7-2 (John McConnell) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 9, 10

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Jagwar (FR), 4-1 Booster Bob (IRE), 9-1 Javert Allen (FR), 12-1 Prairie Wolf (IRE), Triple Trade (GB), 18-1 Uncle Bert (GB), Moon D’Orange (FR), 20-1 Boombawn (IRE), 22-1 Riskintheground (IRE), Donnacha (IRE), 50-1 Hurricane Bay (GB)

LotswithchancesbutJAGWARsignedoffagreatnovicechasecampaignwithsuccessinthePlateover C&D in March and can build on his eye-catching reappearance third here to quickly resume winning ways Booster Bob also has better days ahead of him and rates the main threat with the form of his Newbury victory having been well advertised. Last year’s winner Moon d’Orange is another who could have a say along with Javert Allen, Boombawn and Uncle Bert in this cracking handicap

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CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000

Owners Prize Money 1st £14137, 2nd £7067, 3rd £3535, 4th £1768, 5th £882. (PenaltyValue £18483.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Elliott (18 wins from 295 runners, 6%) runs FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU & WHERE ITALL BEGAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (3 wins from 46 runners, 7%) runs FINAL ORDERS & PEACHES AND CREAM LONGESTTRAVELLER: ICEO MADRIK & PLACENET trained by D Cottin, France.

1 FAVORI DE CHAMPDOU (FR) (28)

BgSaddlerMaker(IRE)-Pamella(FR) 11 12-0

J Jack Kennedy E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mme MH. Cassier

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

2

FINALORDERS (GB) (43)

BgCamelot-Trapeze 10 11-12

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O C. M. D. Syndicate

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs

3

LATENIGHTPASS (GB)

(43)

BgPassingGlance-Latenightdip 13 11-4

J Miss GinaAndrews

T Tom Ellis, Rugby

O Mrs P. A. Ellis

B Mrs Pippa Ellis

S Fresh Air

4 ANNUALINVICTUS (IRE) (26)

BgMahler-ShantouRose(IRE) 11 11-2

J Freddie Gordon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O MrThomas Michael Smith

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd

5 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (28)

BgCokoriko(FR)-Uddy(FR) 9 10-13

J TobyWynne E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O The Nevers Racing Partnership II

B Jacques Cypres

S Dodson & Horrell Ltd

6 ICEO MADRIK (FR) (43)

BgChoeurduNord(FR)-SundayMadrik(FR) 8 10-9

J Leo-Paul Brechet E Tongue Strap

T D. Cottin, France

O Prof Caroline Tisdall

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Les Boulaines & Isabelle

7 TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) (56)

BgBrianBoru-BajanGirl(FR) 11 10-7

J Paul O’Brien

T Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

O Simon & Christine Prout

B MrWilliam Fox

S We Do Vans

TFRHHHII BHA149

FORM10-05F1

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who has largely done his winning in singlefigure fields,yet he quicklydispelled a mid-race fall in a C&D contestwhen runningout66/1winnerof28-runnerPaddyPowerChaseatLeopardstown (24.5f)overChristmas.9lbhighernowbuteach-wayclaimsnevertheless.

Dec25 Leo 24f HcpC yield 1 SearchForGlory(IRE) 41/2l

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good F/14 Final OrdersNov25 Fai 30f HcpC yd-sf 5/15 BetterTimesAhead (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHHI BHA147

FORMP-3P631 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to this discipline, building on his solid PunchestownthirdwhenlandingCrystalCupoverthisC&DinDecemberfrom J’arrive de L’est, jumping boldlyand cruising clear Assessorhas reacted but he’sclearlywellsuitedbydemandsofthistrack.Bigplayer.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 1/14 J’ArrivedeL’Est(FR) 41/4l

Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 3 Desertmore House (IRE) 12l Jul25 Kil 25f HcpC good 6 Amirite (IRE) 16l

TFRHHHII BHA139

FORM3U20-00 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who posted an excellent second in the Cross Country at the Festival in March. Stepped up on his reappearance without returning to his best when seventh behind Final Orders here in Decemberbuttheassessorhaseasedhisgripalittlemoreaheadofthis.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 7/14 Final Orders 19l

Nov25 Chl 27f HcpC soft 7/10 Marble Sands (FR) 41l

Apr25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 22/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) 76l

TFRHHHII BHA137

FORM4102/-05 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who developed into a smart handicapper in 2024, including win in Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster and second in bet365 GoldCupatSandown.Lookedtobeworkinghiswaybacktofullfitnessin2starts followingalengthyabsencethiswinterandhashisfirstgoatthisgamenow.

Dec25 Nby 25f HcpC good 5/6 King’sThreshold (IRE) 28l

Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 13/24PanicAttack (IRE) 30l

Apr24 San 28f HcpC good 2/20 Minella Cocooner(IRE) nk

TFRHHIII BHA134

FORM222-666 C

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timechasewinnerduring2023/24campaignand back on the scoresheet over hurdles at Doncaster (19.4f) last winter. Runner-uponfinal3runslastseasonbutfailedtobeatarivalintrioofstarts sofarthistermandswitchtothisdisciplineneedstosparkarevival.

Dec25 Wet 15f HcpC soft 6/6 Traprain Law (FR) 24l

Nov25 Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/6 Serious Operator(IRE) 38l Oct25 Wet 19f HcpC good 6/6 ThistleAsk (IRE) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA130

FORMU5P-2R3

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFrenchchaserwholandedapairofcross-country racesatCompiegnein2024andmadeabetterfistofthingsthanpreviously aroundherewhenverygood71/2lengthsthirdof14toFinalOrdersoverC&D 6weeksago,despitetendingtojumpleft.Each-wayclaimsagain.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 3/14 Final Orders 71/2l

Nov25 Com 27f Ch heavy R/8 Klitchko de Belair(FR)Oct25 Com 23f Ch - 2 Donne Le Change (FR) 1l

TFRHHHII BHA128

FORM220456 D

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhoscored3timesatCartmelduring2024and he resumed with pair of good runner-up efforts in spring 2025. Operating somewaybelowhis best during second halfoflastyearbut returns from a breakandtooktothistrackprettywellonsolepreviousattempt.

Nov25 Nwc 29f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Dom ofMary (FR) 19l Nov25 Wcn 25f HcpC good 5/7 Gustavian (IRE) 27l Oct25 Seg 29f HcpC good 4/6 Ivane (FR) 61l

8 PLACENET(FR) (43)

BgNetwork(GER)-LoftePlace(FR)

9 10-6

J SamTwiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T D. Cottin, France

O Prof C Tisdall & G Thompson

B Marie-Christine Gabeur

9 J’ARRIVE DE L’EST(FR) (43)

BgIt’sGino(GER)-DeessedeL’Est(FR)

7 10-5

J Donagh Meyler E Cheek Pieces

T Emmet Mullins, Ireland

O Mr P. Byrne

B M. Contignon & Mme N. Contignon

10 WHERE ITALLBEGAN (IRE) (28)

BgYeats(IRE)-PeggyCullen(IRE)

10 10-4

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family

B Killian Traynor

S Bective Stud

11 ESCARIATEN (FR) (71)

BgMarescaSorrento(FR)-SpartesEria(FR) 12 10-4

J James Best

T Martin Keighley, Cheltenham

E Visor

O J B Property Investments (Midlands) Ltd

B MrJacques Antoine Cesbron

S FBC Manby Bowdler

12 UNANSWEREDPRAYERS(IRE) (43)

BgOcovango-FitangaSpeed(IRE)

J Charlie Deutsch

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

10 10-3

O The Morestead Pres Partnership

B Kevin Talbot

S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd

13 SOME SCOPE (GB) (26)

BgTelescope(IRE)-Rosygo(IRE) 8 10-2

J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap

T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

O Mark Scott and Nigel Horler

B MrW. L. Smith & Partners

S RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd

14 PEACHESAND CREAM (IRE) (43)

BgSalutino(GER)-MufflesGirl(IRE) 11 10-2

J Alex Harvey(3) E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Gavin Cromwell Racing Ltd

B Christopher Maye

15

MIRALAGO (FR) (27)

BgDoctorDino(FR)-StreetParty(FR)

8 10-2

J Finn Lambert (3) E Tongue Strap

T Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle

O Ms Georgina Nicholls

B Guy Cherel

S Georgina Nicholls

16 THE BIG BREAKAWAY(IRE) (43)

ChgGetaway(GER)-PrincessMairead(IRE) 11 10-2

J PaddyHanlon (5) E Visor,Tongue Strap

T Syd Hosie, Sherborne

O Three Oaks, a Rose and an Acorn

B William Mangan

S Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA127

FORM44-5624

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser in France who, re-united with presentyard,ranrespectablywhen103/4lengthsfourthof14toFinalOrders inhandicapchaseatthisC&D(good,12/1)43daysago,likelyhe’dhavefinished closerbutforblundering3out.Expectedtobeinthemixagain.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 4/14 Final Orders

Sep25 Wgm 23f Ch - 2 -

Jun25 Cla 18f Hdl - 6/13 Iltone

TFRHHHHH BHA126

FORM14U10-2 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulex-FrenchchaserforDanielaMele(dualCrossCountry scorer)whohavingbeengambledon,shapedencouraginglyondebutfornewyard when41/4lengthssecondof14toFinalOrdersoverC&Dlastmonth.Cheekpieces worninFrancereturnandnosurprisetoseehimplayaleadrole.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 2/14 Final Orders

Mar25 Aut 22f HcpC - 7 JohnnyRoque (FR)

Mar25 Aut 22f HcpC - 1 JoyeuseAllen(FR)

TFRHHIII BHA125

FORMP0FP-P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over fences in listed handicap at Punchestownduringearly2024butessentiallyout ofsortssince,pulledupinthe TroytownatNavanpriortofinishingadistanttenthinlastmonth’sWelshNational. CheekpiecesbackoninplaceofblinkersandSeanBowenalsobackonboard.

Dec25 Chp 30f HcpC gd-sf 10/17 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 65l

Nov25 Nav 24f HcpC heavy P/19 AnswerTo KayfMar25 Utt 34f HcpC gd-sf P/16 MrVango (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA125

FORM4400-PP

TIMEFORMVIEWNottheforceofoldandhefarednobetterthanon reappearance following a wind operation when pulled up in a veterans’ handicap chase (20.2f) here 71 days ago Visor back on in placeofblinkersbuthe’shardtowarmto

Nov25 Chl 20f HcpC soft P/8 EldoradoAllen (FR)Oct25 Chl 25f HcpC good P/18 Three Card Brag (IRE)Apr25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 15/30Gentleman de Mee (FR) 28l

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORMUP6-555 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dropped below last winning mark and arrives on backofcreditablefifthof14behindFinalOrdersoverC&D43daysago, faring best ofthose held up Cheekpieces back on and he’s another in themixforeach-waypurposes.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 5/14 Final Orders 17l Nov25 Fon 27f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Livin On Luco (IRE) 19l

Oct25 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/18 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 23/4l

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORMP5-3551

TIMEFORM VIEW Took the Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby last term and postedeasilyhisbesteffortsinceequippedwithavisor/positivelyriddenwhen scoringatDoncaster(3m)26daysago.Nudgedup4lbforthatandnowhashis firstgointhissphere.It’salongtimesincehe’sstrunggoodrunstogether

Dec25 Don 23f HcpC good 1/7 KiWoo(FR) 3l

Dec25 Wet 24f HcpC soft 5/7 Hudson de Grugy(FR) 23l

Nov25 Bgr 24f HcpC soft 5/7 Deep Cave (IRE) 17l

TFRHHIII BHA119

FORM005-606

TIMEFORMVIEWOnalonglosingsequenceandwhilsthefaredbetterthanhe hadonhisreappearance,heneverlookedlikegettinginvolvedwhen191/4lengths sixth of 14 to Final Orders in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 43 days ago. Tonguestrapbackonandhelookstohavesomethingtofind.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 6/14 Final Orders 19l

Nov25 Pun 24f Ch sf-hv 12 Desertmore House (IRE) 85l May25 Pun 33f Ch gd-yd 6/12 Busselton (FR) 14l

TFRHHIII BHA118

FORM140-233

TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulex-Frenchwinninghurdler/chaserwhohas run creditably in making the frame all 3 starts for present yard, perhaps a shadekeenwhenthirdof6inhandicapchaseatLeicester(20.1f)27daysago. Certainlyhasstaminatoprovenowuppedsignificantlyintrip

Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Heeztheboy(IRE) 12l

Nov25 Hay 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 David’sWell 12l

Oct25 Fls 19f HcpC soft 2/8 Filanderer 16l

TFRHIIII BHA118

FORMP23-4P0 C

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerbuthislosingsequencenowstretchesback toNovember2020andheratherpredictablydidn’ttaketothedemandsofthis track when tailed-off tenth of 14 behind Final Orders over C&D 6 weeks ago Visor/tonguetiegobackonandhe’shardtomakeacasefor.

Dec25 Chl 29f HcpC good 10/14 Final Orders 67l

Dec25 Exe 30f HcpC soft P/7 Art DeccoNov25 San 24f HcpC good 4/4 Twig 14l

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 10 Stewards Note:

LATENIGHTPASS: Following its run on 12/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 J’Arrive de L’Est (FR), 4-1 Final Orders (GB), 11-1 Iceo Madrik (FR), 12-1 Favori de Champdou (FR), 14-1 Placenet (FR), Unanswered Prayers (IRE), Some Scope (GB), 22-1 Latenightpass (GB), 25-1 Annual Invictus (IRE), 33-1 Tommie Beau (IRE), 50-1 Homme Public (FR), Where It All Began (IRE), Peaches And Cream (IRE), 66-1 Escaria Ten (FR), Miralago (FR), 80-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A 5-time winner in France (twice in Cross Country events) J’ARRIVE DE L’EST shaped encouragingly starting out for his new yard when chasing home re-opposing Final Orders over C&D in December It’s feasibletothink he’ll come on forthat run andwith cheekpieces back on he can reverse placings on these more favourable terms. Final Orders was impressive that day though and commands serious respect. David Cottin pair Placenet and Iceo Madrik are also respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.J’ARRIVE DE L’EST (FR) 2.FINAL ORDERS 3.PLACENET (FR)

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money 1st £54475, 2nd £22363, 3rd £11188, 4th £5588. (PenaltyValue £71187.50)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (40 wins from 278 runners, 14%) runs GREY DAWNING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs GREY DAWNING LONGESTTRAVELLERS: SPILLANE’S TOWER trained by J J Mangan & FLOORING PORTER trained by G Cromwell - both Ireland.

1 GREYDAWNING (IRE) (63)

GrgFlemensfirth(USA)-LadyWagtail(IRE) 9 11-10

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Robert Kirkland

B Grange Stud

S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)

2 L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) (43)

BgDiamondBoy(FR)-RomanceTurgot(FR) 11 11-10

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Dfa Racing (Pink,Edwards & Sharman)

B Mr Bernard Camp

S Faucets Limited

3 FLOORING PORTER (IRE) (486)

BgYeats(IRE)-Lillymile(IRE) 11 11-4

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Flooring Porter Syndicate

B Sean Murphy

4 SPILLANE’STOWER (IRE) (24)

BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-InTheHabit(IRE) 8 11-4

J Jack Kennedy

T James Joseph Mangan, Ireland

O MrJohn P. McManus

B Mrs Noreen McManus

TFRHHHHH BHA166

FORM3/2P12-1 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable and top-class chaser who returned with an impressivesuccessin5-runnerBetfairChaseatHaydock(25.6f,goodtosoft)in November, always going well and just shaken up to go 2 3/4 lengths clear of RoyalePagaille.The2024GoldenMillerwinnerlookstheonetobeatbackhere.

Nov25 Hay 25f Ch gd-sf 1/5 RoyalePagaille(FR)

Apr25 Ain 24f Ch gd-sf 2/7 GaelicWarrior(GER) 3l

Mar25 Kel 23f Ch gd-sf 1/4

TFRHHHHI BHA162

FORM24/31P-2 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in recent seasons but took this prize 12 months ago and showed he is still a high-class chaser when resuming withagoodsecondof9in3m2fhandicapherelastmonth.Goesreallywell atCheltenhamandisverymuchonetoconsiderinhisfollow-upbid.

Dec25 Chl 26f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 BlazeTheWay(IRE) 5l Feb25 Asc 21f Ch good P/6 Pic D’orhy(FR)Jan25 Chl 25f Ch soft 1/6 StageStar(IRE) 3/4l

TFRHHIII BHA162

FORM3325/51- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Stayers’ Hurdle winner at Cheltenham. Has come relativelylateto fences but still showed smart formwhen a ready victor of 3m handicap chase at Listowel 16 months ago Offsincethoughandthisisaverytoughaskonhiscomeback.

Sep24 Lis 23f HcpC soft 1/17 Horantzaud’Airy(FR) 41/4l

Jul24 Kny 17f HcpC good 5 GaelicArc (IRE) 34l

Apr24 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 5/10 Strong Leader 23l

TFRHHHII BHA164

FORM125-203 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1-winning novice chaser who showed top-class form in November 2024 when runner-up in the John Durkan at Punchestown. Campaigned sparinglysinceandpostedacreditablethirdin2m3fconditionshurdlethere24daysago Nosurprisetoseehimtakeasizeablestepforwardbackchasing.

Dec25 Pun 19f Hdl yield 3 El Fabiolo (FR) 81/2l Nov25 Naa 20f HcpH sf-hv 9/14 Letos (FR) 17l Apr25 Pun 24f Ch yield 2/4 GalopindesChamps(FR) 22l

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: L’HOMME PRESSE (FR) 10 11 4 Charlie Deutsch 4-5 (VenetiaWilliams) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Grey Dawning (IRE), 9-2 L’homme Presse (FR), 5-1 Spillane’s Tower (IRE), 16-1 Flooring Porter (IRE)

GREY DAWNING returned in some style when a facile winner of Haydock’s Betfair Chase and this course scorer can further enhance his Gold Cup claims by taking this prestigious Grade 2. Last year’s victor L’Homme Presse has an excellent record round here though and should ensure Dan Skelton’s likeable grey doesn’t have things all his own way, while Irish challenger Spillane’s Tower shouldn’t be underestimated either back in this sphere.

PREDICTION:

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

THE UNIBETHURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTEREDASTHE INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £125000 Owners Prize Money 1st £54475, 2nd £22363, 3rd £11188, 4th £5588. (PenaltyValue £71187.50) SIXTH

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (40 wins from 278 runners, 14%) runs THE NEW LION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs THE NEW LION FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2025. The stable runs SIR GINO today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: NEMEAN LION trained by K Lee, Presteigne, 61 miles.

1 NEMEAN LION (GER) (8)

BgGoldenHorn-Ninfea(GER)

9 11-10

J ConorO’Farrell E Tongue Strap

T Kerry Lee, Presteigne

O MrWill Roseff

B Dr Chr Berglar

S Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee

2

SIR GINO (FR) (29)

BgIt’sGino(GER)-AnziStar(FR) 6 11-10

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs J Donnelly

B MrJean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes

S Unibet

3 THE NEWLION (GB) (56)

BgKayfTara-Raitera(FR) 7 11-7

J HarrySkelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O MrJohn P. McManus

B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg

S Ladbrokes

4 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (7)

BgCamelot-MissRaven(IRE) 9 11-4

J Paul O’Brien E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O The Optimists Syndicate

B Haras du Logis St Germain

S OLBG

TFRHHIII BHA151

FORM111P-34 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who recorded hat-trick in 2024/25, landingNationalSpiritHurdleatFontwellforfinalsuccess.Creditable efforts both outings this season but firmly up against it taking on 2top-classprospectsbackatthislevel.

16Jan Wdr 20f Hdl soft 4/5 Potters Charm (IRE) 1

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Nov25 Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/5 GoldenAce 13/4

Mar25 Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf P/13 Bob Olinger(IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA163

FORM111/11-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle in 2024/25 before switchedto fencesto slam Ballyburnin Grade 2 Kemptonnovice.Asevere infectionruledhimoutoftheremainderoflasttermbutcreatedabigimpression whenreadilylandingChristmasHurdleafterayearoff Mostexcitingprospect.

Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 1/6 GoldenAce 6l

Dec24 Kmp 16f Ch gd-sf 1/4 Ballyburn(IRE)

Nov24 Nwc 16f Hdl good 1/7 LumpSum(FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA159

FORM1/1111-F C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 5 starts as a novice hurdler and particularlyimpressiveinBaringBinghamatCheltenham(21f,goodtosoft) in March. Still finding in front when falling heavily 2 out in Fighting Fifth atNewcastleonreappearanceandremainsatop-classprospect.

Nov25 Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf F/5 GoldenAceMar25 Chl 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 TheYellowClay(IRE) 3/4l

Dec24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Wendigo(FR) 43/4l

TFRHHIII BHA138

FORM044631 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at his best who ended a long losing run in a weak handicap for the grade at Haydock (15.6f) last week.Hasitalltodointhiscompany.

17Jan Hay 15f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 SmartDecision nk Dec25 Hay 15f HcpH good 3/8 Serious Challenge (IRE) 5l Dec25 Chl 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/11 Fortune de Mer(IRE) 63/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: CONSTITUTION HILL8 11 10 Nico de Boinville 1-12 (NickyHenderson) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Sir Gino (FR), 2-1 The New Lion (GB), 40-1 Nemean Lion (GER), 100-1 Brentford Hope (GB)

A fascinating clash between a pair of top-class prospects in SIR GINO and The New Lion. The former made a highly impressive comeback in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton and is fancied to strengthen his position at the top of the Champion Hurdle betting.

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(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £70000

Owners Prize Money 1st £30506, 2nd £12523, 3rd £6265, 4th £3129, 5th £1568, 6th £784. (PenaltyValue £39865)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (34 wins from 236 runners, 14%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT & IMPOSE TOI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs STRONG LEADER FANCYTHAT: E Lavelle won this race in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The stable runs MA SHANTOU today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: DODDIETHEGREAT& IMPOSE TOI trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 51 miles.

1 GOWELROAD (IRE) (23)

BorBrgFlemensfirth(USA)-HollygroveSamba(IRE) 10 11-8

J SamTwiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces

T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Options O Syndicate

B Cyril O’Hara

S Options Energy Services Ltd

2 IMPOSETOI (FR) (35)

BgIt’sGino(GER)-Saraskad’Airy(FR)

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O MrJohn P. McManus

B Aurelien Hamm &Vanessa Frison

3 STRONG LEADER (GB) (35)

BgPassingGlance-StrongWesterner(IRE) 9 11-8

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Welfordgolf syndicate

B R. Rainbow & Sons

S Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd

4 DODDIETHEGREAT(IRE) (35)

BgFameAndGlory-Asturienne

10 11-6

J Freddie Gordon E TongueStrap,CheekPieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

S Unibet

5 KAMSINAS (FR) (23)

BgKamsin(GER)-LouvadeusHas(FR) 9 11-2

J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Kamsinas

B Mr Hugues Van Haaren

S Olive Print & Graphics

6 MASHANTOU (IRE) (23)

BgShantou(USA)-MaPretention(FR) 7 11-2

J BenJones

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O MightyAcorn Stables

B Michael & Leonard Cave

S Hatherden Horse Transport

TFRHHIII BHA145

FORM10-0304 CD

TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinGrade2Relkeelherelastyearpriortorunningout agamewinnerofthisrace(twomainrivalsdisappointed) Shapedasifretaining all of his ability this season, finishing fourth in stronger renewal of the Relkeel (21/2m)onNewYear’sDay.Backupintripbutneedsacareer-best.

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 4/6 Kabral du Mathan (FR)

Dec25

TFRHHHHH BHA159

FORM24-2111 C D

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveover3mthisseason,winningAintreehandicap priortotwicegettingthebetterofStrongLeader,notdoingmuchinfrontwhen scoringbyalengthinGrade1LongWalkatAscotlatterly Travelledthroughthe raceimpressivelythatdayandlookscapableoflandingthe4-timer Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/11

Nby 24f Hdl soft 1/7

TFRHHHHI BHA156

FORM042-122 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Smartstayerwhowasn’tathisbestwhenfourthinthis race lastyearbut has proved betterthan everthis season,winning Grade 2 atWetherbyonreappearancepriortolosinglittleindefeatbehindImposeToi atNewbury/Ascot Lookssuretogiveanothergoodaccount.

Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 2/11 ImposeToi (FR)

Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl soft 2/7 ImposeToi (FR)

Nov25 Wet 24f Hdl good 1/5 TakeNoChances(IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA148

FORM21-2345 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of Pertemps Final at the Festival in March and has advancedhisformsince,runningtoasimilarlevelonall3startsingradedcompany this season,though he was out ofcontention a longwayfrom homewhen again heldbyImposeToi/StrongLeaderinGrade1LongWalkatAscotlasttime.

Dec25 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 ImposeToi (FR) 93/4l

Nov25 Nby 24f Hdl soft 4/7 ImposeToi (FR) 6l

Nov25 Wet 24f Hdl good 3/5 Strong Leader

TFRHHIII BHA136

FORM020-225 D

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful handicap hurdlerwho ranto a similarlevel switchedtofencesthisseasonanddidallhecouldbackoverhurdles whenfifthin6-runnerRelkeel(21/2m)hereonNewYear’sDay.Steps backupindistancebutislikelytofallshortagainingradedcompany.

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 5/6 Kabral du Mathan (FR) 91/2l Dec25 Swl 24f Ch gd-sf 2/2 One Big Bang (IRE) 5l Nov25 Lud 23f Ch good 2/4 Wyenot nk

TFRHHHHI BHA144

FORM130-101 CD

TIMEFORMVIEW Usefulstayingnovicewhoadvancedhisformwhenwinning ingoodstyleonhandicapdebut/reappearancehere(oldcourse)inOctober Clearly not 100% in the Betfair Stayers’ and straight back on the up when winning C&D handicaponNewYear’sDay.Progressivesortshouldholdhisownuppedinclass.

1Jan Chl 23f HcpH good 1/7 AceofSpades(FR) 11/4l Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 12/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 45l Oct25 Chl 23f HcpH good 1/17 ElectricMason(IRE) 23/4l

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GOWELROAD (IRE) 9 11 2 SamTwiston-Davies 5-2 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Impose Toi (FR), 7-2 Strong Leader (GB), 13-2 Ma Shantou (IRE), 7-1 Doddiethegreat (IRE), 16-1 Gowel Road (IRE), 40-1 Kamsinas (FR)

Progressive stayer IMPOSE

can confirm his superiority over Strong Leader and extend an impressive winning sequence. Improving handicapper Ma Shantou may prove best of the rest on his first tilt at graded company.

(Grade2)(RegisteredastheCLASSIC Novices’HurdleRace)(GBBRACE)

for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000 Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (34 wins from 236 runners, 14%) runs ACT OF INNOCENCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs ADONEDEAL & THE BLUE ROOM

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2018 and 2019 The stable runs ACT OF INNOCENCE today.

1 ACTOFINNOCENCE (IRE) (26)

BgMyDreamBoat(IRE)-TubofHarte’s(IRE) 6 11-5

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Gordon & Su Hall

B Robert Honner S Unibet

2 ADONEDEAL(IRE) (40)

BgCalifet(FR)-ShokalockaBaby(IRE) 6 11-5

J Gavin Sheehan E Hood

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Adonedeal

B John Redmond

S Olive Print & Graphics

3 FORTUNETIMMY(IRE) (29)

BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-FlamingNora(IRE) 6 11-5

J Freddie Gordon

T Chris Gordon, Winchester

O AJ Pegley

B A. Magnier & P. McCormack

S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd

4 HEADS UP(GB) (71)

BgBlueBresil(FR)-NancysDelight(IRE) 6 11-5

J DannyMullins

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Mr Darragh McDonagh

B James and Jean Potter Ltd

5 KRIPTICJIM (FR) (38)

BgMagneticjim(IRE)-Tersina(FR)

6 11-5

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O Brocade Racing

B Mr Olivier Quiniou

S Coral Racing Limited

6 OPEN SECRET(GB) (40)

BgCracksman-Pulcinella(IRE)

5 11-5

J Jack Kennedy E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr Ray Stokes

B Godolphin

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

7

TAURUS BAY(IRE) (49)

BgPoet’sWord(IRE)-TeaTimeTilly(IRE) 5 11-5

J BenJones

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Redknapp and Hill

B C. Berry

TFRHHHHI BHA134 FORM341-12 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising in bumpers forPaul Nicholls and picked upwellto makeawinningstable/hurdledebutinanotableNewburymaiden(16.3f).Conceding plentyofweightwhenchasinghomeanexpensive3-y-ooversameC&Dlasttimeand remainsonetobeinterestedinuppedintrip/returningtosofterground.

Dec25 Nby 16f Hdl good 2/8 MinellaYoga (IRE)

Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/15

TFRHHIII BHA121 FORM111

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who impressed on hurdle debut at SouthwellinNovemberbutwasmadetoworkhard(1/12shot)tofollowupundera penaltyin2mPlumptonnovicelastmonth.Inmuchdeeperwatersforhat-trickbid (SeanBowenprefersTheBlueRoom)butwillappreciatethestiffertest.

Dec25 Plm 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 Reteti

Nov25 Swl 15f Hdl soft 1/11

TFRHHIII BHA129 FORM2-131

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonhurdledebutatFontwell(19.1f)andgaveagood accountwhenthirdbehindOldParkStaratKempton.Madeit2winsfrom3starts withaneasyvictoryina4-runnerFontwellnovice(17.7f)onBoxingDaybutwillneed toimproveforstepbackupintripnowpitchedintogradedcompany.

Dec25 Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 1/4 FashionHunter 24l Nov25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/6 Old Park Star(IRE)

Oct25 Fon 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 DoctorOnCall(FR)

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM2122-12 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart second in 2025 Champion Bumper Beat a now useful sortwhenimpressivewinneronhurdlesbowatListowelandpossiblyoverdidthingsin frontwhenrunner-uptoNoDramaThisEndinGrade2Hyde(21f,heavy,oldcourse) hereinNovember Thatformisstrongandheremainscapableofbetter

Nov25 Chl 21f Hdl soft 2/9 No DramaThis End (IRE) 3l Sep25 Lis 16f Hdl gd-yd 1 L’Evangeliste(FR) 2l Mar25 Chl 16f NHF gd-sf 2/17 Bambino Fever(IRE) 11/2l

TFRHHHII BHA130

FORM421-211

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumperwinnerwho went one betterthan on hurdle debutwhensuccessfulatAscotinNovember Showedawillingattitudetofollowup atNewburylasttime,seeingoffawell-backedhurdledebutant.Uppedingradefor hat-trickbidbutremainsopentoimprovementinfirst-timetonguestrap

Dec25 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 TrialByJury(IRE) 3/4l Nov25 Asc 19f Hdl good 1/4 Loriko(FR) 31/4l Nov25 Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Kingston Queen (IRE) 7l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM421

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner for Charlie Johnston and has madeapromisingstartforGordonElliott,chasinghomeanimproverwhohad the run of the race at Wexford (20f) prior to opening his hurdle account in decisivefashionatNaas(19f,heavy).Thisisamuchstrongerrace,however.

Dec25 Naa 19f Hdl sf-hv 1 RaiseYouUp(IRE)

S Fitzdares TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM1-11

TIMEFORMVIEWImposingsortwhocost£155,000afterscoringonsoleIrish point start. Ready winner on hurdles bow at Stratford (form worked well) and impressedagainwhendispatchingapairoflast-time-outwinnersatAintree(17f) lasttime.Longertripwillsuitandthissmartprospectissuretogoclose.

Dec25 Ain 16f Hdl soft 1/3

Oct25 Str 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/14

8 THE BLUE ROOM (IRE) (50)

BrgOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-SaintlyLady(IRE) 6 11-5

J Sean Bowen

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O Bective Stud

B Tom Devereux

TFRHHHII BHA129 FORM2/241-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way in bumpers and made a successful start over hurdles in 2m Chepstow maiden in November Came from an unpromising position when second behind hard held No Drama This End in SandownGrade2latestbuthe’sascopeysortandwillkeeponimproving. Dec25 San 19f Hdl soft 2/5 No DramaThis End (IRE) 5l Nov25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/14 DoubleMeasure(FR)

Apr25 Fls 15f NHF gd-sf 1/10 NotWithoutDanger(IRE)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: POTTERS CHARM (IRE) 6 11 10 SamTwiston-Davies 8-15 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 6.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Act of Innocence (IRE), 3-1 Taurus Bay (IRE), 11-2 Heads Up (GB), 14-1 The Blue Room (IRE), 16-1 Fortune Timmy (IRE), Kripticjim (FR), 40-1 Adonedeal (IRE), 50-1 Open Secret (GB)

Champion Bumper runner-up HEADS UP shaped with plenty of encouragement when second in a strong Grade 2 here in November and he can progress again to land this contest. Smart prospect Taurus Bay asserted in taking style to make it 2-2 over hurdles at Aintree and should make a bold bid to maintain his unbeaten record, while Act of Innocence was conceding lumps of weight when turned over at Newbury and remains one to be interested in over a more suitable test. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEADS UP 2.TAURUS BAY (IRE) 3.ACT OF INNOCENCE (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH

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No alcohol is to be taken off site

BENCHES

Please would racegoers refrain from standing on the benches on the lawns in front of the grandstands. As well as an obvious safety risk, it also blocks the view of a number of your fellow racegoers

DOGS

Regrettably, dogs other than guide dogs are not allowed within the enclosures

E-CIGARETTES

Please note, e-cigarettes are not permitted to be used inside

GAMBLING

It is illegal for persons under the age of 18 to bet on the horses. gambleaware.co.uk

FEEDBACK

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HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE

The Racecourse would be grateful if you would observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are at Cheltenham Racecourse. The emergency exits from the bars onto the grandstand steppings are painted yellow and we would request that you do not stop whilst in this area. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting on to the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the first aid room is located above the parade ring behind the See You Then Bar

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £1,830,504 in ratecard and incrementalprizemoneyatthisracecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026

PARADE RING ACCESS

Intheinterestsofsafety,accesstotheparade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority Officials and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel. Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow accesstotheParadeRingareaskedtorefrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business

IN-RUNNING BETTING

Please note that in-running betting is not allowed in any public areas of Cheltenham Racecourse. Any racegoer found to be in breach of this rule will be removed from the racecourse.

For the full terms and conditions of entry, please visit the racecourse website

TOUTS

JCR is taking strong action against touts. Touting is seen by some as a legitimate way of buying or selling last minute tickets but many tickets sold by touts are fraudulent or counterfeit. An injunction has been issued preventing touting at the Racecourse.

You could yourself be breaking the law by dealing with a tout Genuine tickets sales are available at all the entrances or in advance via the Racecourse website.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All you do at the Racecourse including transactions as well as entry onto the Racecourse are subject to the Terms and Conditions. For details see the Racecourse Website www.cheltenham co.uk A copy is also available at the Racecourse Office

RACEHORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing. All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Cheltenham Racecourse employs a minimum of three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment. If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital.

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.05 -THETIMEFORM NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21784 to the winning horse The second to receive £10036, the third £5016 and the fourth £2512. for novice five yrs old and upwards. £200 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb TIMEFORM has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member ofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance or, having run in two suchraces,hasbeenplacedinthefirstfouroneachoccasion,inaccordancewithparagraph15oftheWeightsandHandicappingCode20entries, 5 at £40 and 15 at £200 - Closed January 19th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£16692;Second£8348;Third£4172;Fourth£2088. (PenaltyValue £21784)Weightsraised7lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.40 - THE JCB TRIUMPHTRIALJUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 2) (Registered as the FINESSE) (GBB RACE) DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£45560tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£17096,thethird£8560,the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for juvenile four yrs old. Enter by noon, January 19th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.January 22nd. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winnerofa Class 2 weight-for-age orClass 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb JCB has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible forthe horse judged to be the best turned out inthis race The British HorseracingAuthority’s Development Fund has generouslycontributed £15000towardsthe prize moneyforthis race

All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofJCB. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 16 entries at £400 - Closed January 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£34864; Second £14312;Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth£896.(PenaltyValue£45560)A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. ThirdRace1.15-THEBETFAIREXCHANGEHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS1)(PREMIERHANDICAP)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340 for five yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £150 awardwill be madetothe memberofracing staffresponsible forthe horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo of BETFAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoney Code. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries at £500 - Closed January 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120 (PenaltyValue £56950) Weightsraised4lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

FourthRace1.50-THEGLENFARCLASCROSSCOUNTRYHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060 for five yrs old and upwards. £175 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 17th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb GLENFARCLAS has generously sponsored this race Theywill present a memento and a 3L15YO Limited Edition bottle ofGlenfarclas whiskey to the winning owner In addition they will present a 15 YO Limited Edition bottle of Glenfarclas whiskey to the winning trainer and jockey They will also award a £150 cash prize to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo ofGLENFARCLAS.The sponsorship payment of £250willbedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoney Code. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race ifit has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance or, having run intwo such races, has been placed inthe first fouron each occasion, in accordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS RACE THAT HORSES WHICH HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY RUN IN CROSS COUNTRY RACES ARE TO BE SCHOOLED OVER THE COURSE PRIOR TO RUNNING 20 entries, 2 at £35 and 18 at £175. - Closed January 19th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£14137;Second£7067;Third£3535;Fourth£1768;Fifth£882.(PenaltyValue£18483.50) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. FifthRace2.25 -THEBETFAIR COTSWOLDSTEEPLE CHASE(CLASS 1)(Grade2)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £71187 to the winning horse The second to receive £26712, the third £13375 and the fourth £6662. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating oran assessment of120 ormore bythe BHAHandicapper, taking account ofraces run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, January 19th and pay £625 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £150 will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judgedto bethe bestturned out inthis race All numberclothsto be carried inthis race have been sponsored andwill carrythe name/logo of BETFAIR.The sponsorship payment of£500will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 5 entries at £625 - Closed January 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £54475; Second £22363;Third£11188;Fourth£5588.(PenaltyValue£71187.50)A

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 3.00 -THE UNIBETHURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (REGISTEREDASTHE INTERNATIONALHURDLE RACE) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £71187tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £26712,thethird £13375 and the fourth £6662. for fouryrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more bythe BHA Handicapper, taking accountofracesrunuptoandincludingthedaypriortoentry Enterbynoon,January19thandpay£625stake,Declareby10.00a.m.January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner ofa Premier Handicap/Grade 3 or Listed hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ orJuvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb UNIBET has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofUNIBET The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equallyamongstallhorses starting inthis race inaccordancewith paragraphs 24to 27oftheStakes andPrizeMoneyCode.5entries at £625 - Closed January 19th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£54475;Second£22363;Third£11188;Fourth£5588.(PenaltyValue£71187.50)A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.35 -THE PERTEMPS NETWORK CLEEVE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39865 to the winning horse The second to receive £14959, the third £7490, the fourth £3731, the fifth £1876 and the sixth £938. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry Enter by noon, January 19th and pay £350 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 11st 2lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/ Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Ofa Grade 1 orGrade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Halfpenalties forwins achieved in Novices’ orJuvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) PERTMEPS NETWORK has kindly sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, a £150 award will be made to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo ofPERTEMPS.The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £350 - Closed January 19th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner £30506;Second£12523;Third£6265;Fourth£3129;Fifth£1568;Sixth£784.(PenaltyValue£39865)A SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 4.10 - THE AIS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as the CLASSIC Novices’ Hurdle Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £45560tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £17096,thethird £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 19th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age orClass 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Ofa Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainerand jockey In addition, a £150 award will be made to the memberofracing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race 21 entries at £400 - Closed January 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner£34864;Second£14312;Third£7160;Fourth£3576;Fifth£1792;Sixth£896.(PenaltyValue£45560)A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.