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Guy Upton (Chief Steward)
George Welch (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Beth Dowswell, Tom Evetts
Richard Westropp
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Guy Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
Chris Hill
Veterinary Officer
David Freeman
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Steve Fox, Christopher Maiden, Andrea Kelly, Vince McKevitt, Darren Stone, Christine Hannaford
Medical Officers
Joe Peoples (SRMO)
Simon Cope (RMO)
Suzannah Hoult (RMO)
Nurse
APG
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Emma Kelly
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Harry Trump
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Torquill Tonks
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
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Stewart Machin
Veterinary Surgeons
Tony Kaye (SVS)
Laura Ruby (VS)
David Seymour (VS)
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Ian Cray
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Patrick Lucas
Farriers
Richard Lawrence
Ryan Chapman
Patrons
Ranulf Rayner & The Lord Clinton
Chairman
Duncan Sykes
Past Chairmen
Nick Vaux & Jeremy Colson
Race Committee
Non-Executive Directors
Marcus Longbottom, Laura Claydon, Phil Greenman, Lee Glanville, Shirley Anderson-Jolag
Other Members
Geoffrey Billson, Tim Bourne, Polly Gundry, Dominic Matcham, Melanie Leach & Jo Metherell
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Jack Parkinson
Racecourse & Industry Relations Director
Nadia Powell
Catering General Manager
Matt Morton
Safety Officer
Jade Foyle
Operations & Events Executive
Hannah Halstead
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Georgie McCabe
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Ryan Woolacott
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Martin O’Hagan
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David Mackenzie
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Neil Lumsden, Billy Cawe & Samuel Tapp
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Megan Furse
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Francesca Altoft
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Jason Loosemore
WELCOME TO
Welcome to BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Day – the day Devon stops for racing!
Thank you to everyone who has travelled up to Haldon Hill for our biggest race of the season and one that we all very much look forward to.
We’re over the moon with our runners in the BetMGM Gold Cup, the most historic and exciting race in our jumps calendar. Today is especially significant as we celebrate 200 years since a Gold Cup prize was first presented here at Exeter, marking a golden legacy of over two centuries of racing on Haldon Hill
While the modern BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup, a thrilling Grade 2 chase run over approximately 2 miles and 1½ furlongs, began its current chapter in the late 20th century, the history of racing here stretches as far back as 1769 Today, we honour that incredible heritage while showcasing the very best of early season jumping talent.
Widely regarded as the first major two-mile contest in the jumps calendar, it’s a crucial early-season target. Many horses who shine here go on to conquer even bigger stages, such as the Queen Mother Champion Chase or the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.
The heavy rain on Tuesday came just in time, with the ground conditions now good, which has rewarded us with a fantastic card
What a way to kick off the Westcountry weekend! Our feature race is supported by a strong card, with many runners set to shine on the bigger stage this season Live music after racing adds to the atmosphere, ensuring an unforgettable day at Exeter.
I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable day.
Jack Parkinson General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING: MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
HEAVITREE BREWERY RACEDAY
Join us for a pivotal meeting right in the heart of the jumping season Expect nothing short of strong, competitive fields as trainers bring their charges here to reach peak fitness, primed for the winter season ahead.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009 winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
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
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)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the
FORM EXPERTVIEW
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
(GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500 Owners Prize Money 1st £6885, 2nd £3444, 3rd £1721, 4th £861. (PenaltyValue £8985.90)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (22 wins from 192 runners, 11%) runs THE BLUESMASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 77 runners, 17%) runs MADAJOVY LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOLD THE SERVE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 159 miles.
1 HOLDTHE SERVE (IRE) (341)
GrgJukeboxJury(IRE)-Bisoguet(IRE)
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Mavis Warren
B Kenilworth House Stud
S Ultima Business Solutions, Betano
2 KELDU LARGE (FR) (621)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-PrincesseSelenia(FR) 5 11-0
J Ciaran Gethings
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Tom Chadney and Friends
B Pascal Noue
S Culverhill Farm Racing
3 LISBANE PARK (IRE) (229)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Loussia(FR) 4 11-0
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O MrJ. P. Romans
B Patrice Bourreau & Lisbane Farm
S Coral Racing Limited
4 MADAJOVY(GB) (20)
BgGetaway(GER)-NoPushover 5 11-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr GarryWilson
B R. F. and S. D. Knipe
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
5 PIONEER PETE (GB) (24)
BgFrontiersman-PremierBlanc 5 11-0
J Jonjo O’NeillJr.
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Furlong Friends
B Mrs Anthea L. Morshead
S Wasdell Group
6 THE BLUESMASTER (IRE) (23)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-CatherinesWell 4 11-0
J Sean Houlihan
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr M. W. Pendarves
B Porlock Vale Stud
S Philip Hobbs Racing
7
THE
PADSTER (FR) (17)
BgRiodeLaPlata(USA)-PussyGalore(IRE) 4
J Callum Pritchard (5)
T Joe Tickle, Tiverton
O The FamilyAffair
B S.A.S. Haras Le Gue
S Fire Defence Servicing
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in Irish points last December In goodhandsforRulescareerandwouldverymuchenterthereckoning ifthebettingspeaksinhisfavour
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM111/- C TIMEFORMVIEW2-2inbumpers,includingaCheltenhamlistedrace, and stretched his unbeaten recordto 3 in Hexham juvenile hurdle in January February 2024 Not seen since but still has time on his side andremainsagoodprospect.
Feb24 Her 16f Hdl soft 1/10 DonVirginia(FR)
Jan24 Chl 13f NHF
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM2TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £110,000 after finishing runner-up on in an Irish point in March. Respected hurdle newcomer for a yard among thewinnersinrecentdays
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHIII BHAFORM3-4P6
TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframeinbothbumpersbutmightbe more of a handicap project in this sphere based on his 2 efforts to date
18Oct Ntn 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/10 Kapitein Kool (IRE) 13l 7Jun Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf P/8 SpartanTimes13May Wor 16f NHF good 4/10 Captain Hugo (IRE) 10
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM23-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped win in a pair of Warwick bumpers in the spring and again when runner-up on Market Rasen hurdle debut (16.5f,good)24daysago Opentoprogress.
TIMEFORMVIEW Well-held seventh on sole Flat start last October andnopromisein2maidenhurdlesthisautumn.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Pioneer Pete (GB), 3-1 Hold The Serve (IRE), 7-2 Kel du Large (FR), 6-1 Lisbane Park (IRE), 20-1 Madajovy (GB), 100-1 The Bluesmaster (IRE), 150-1 The Padster (FR)
There was plenty to like about PIONEER PETE’s opening hurdle second at Market Rasen and he’s perhaps a more solid option than the unbeaten Kel du Large, who hasn’t been seen for 20 months. Market confidence behind point recruits Hold The Serve and/or Lisbane Park would also bring them firmly into calculations. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PIONEER PETE 2.KEL DU LARGE (FR) 3.HOLD THE SERVE (IRE)
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forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £20000
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat and over hurdles, making a sound return to timberwhen third over 2m at Stratford last month. Thelongertripherecouldplaytoherstrengths.Considered.
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who landed mares’ maiden and novice hurdles around 2m last season. Fell early in EBF Final at NewburywhenlastseeninMarch.Remainsrelativelyunexposedand thistripshouldbewithinrange.Hashadwindsurgery
22Mar Nby 20f HcpH good F/15 Siog Geal (IRE)6Feb Fls 15f Hdl heavy 1/4 Followango(IRE) 51/2
Dec24 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 TourOvalie (FR) 18l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM10100-0
TIMEFORMVIEWNotched5winsinaproductive2024/25campaign. No impact in the Welsh Champion Hurdle (handicap) on Chepstow reappearancebutshouldbesharperfortherun.
TIMEFORMVIEWThreehurdlewinsforKevinPhilippartdeFoyinthe spring. Has found lifer tougher since, the last twice for Dominic FfrenchDavis.Nowunderthecareofanothernewtrainerasshebids togethercareerbackontrack.Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces.
8Oct Lud 21f HcpH gd-fm 6/7 OfCourseYou Can 24l
30Aug Ntn 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/8 QueensVenture (IRE) 42l 19Jul Mkt 16f HcpH good 11/14 Cavern Club (IRE) 11l
TFRHHHHI BHA115 FORM42/4412TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in 2 bumpers before making successful hurdle debut in maidenatHuntingdon(20.5f)inFebruary Betterformwhensecondunderapenalty at Doncaster the following month. Switches to handicaps on return with a lightly-racedprofilewhichsuggestssheshouldhavemoretooffer Tonguetieon. 14Mar Don 20f Hdl good 2/3 Reallyntruthfully (IRE) 1/2l 20Feb Hun 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/15 SeaPresenting(IRE) 23/4l 23Jan Hun 15f NHF soft 4/8 Philippa’s Choice (IRE) 73/4l
TFRHHHII BHA104
FORMP11P-
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish pointwinnerwho justified strong support onWincanton hurdledebut(21.5f)attheendofJanuary Pulledup(reportedtohavebled)in3m Doncaster listed event in March. Brendan Powell partners stablemate Sunset Marquesabutthebettingisperhapsthebestguidetoexpectations. 1Mar Don 24f Hdl gd-sf P/8 World ofFortunes (IRE)30Jan Wcn 21f Hdl heavy 1/8 SpringtimeLegend hd
TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM4144-
TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when winning at Hexham (2m) in February Similar form in 2 subsequent outings last season (fourth in Cheltenham handicap latterly) and returns as an unexposedfillywhoshouldbesuitedbythisslightlylongertrip 17Apr Chl 16f HcpH good 4/9 Lagoon Nebula 73/4l 10Mar Str 18f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Believitanducan (IRE) 16l 12Feb Her 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 PlayItAgain 6l
TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 buy after winning sole outing in Irish points and had made an encouraging start to her Rules career, landing 2 1/2m Worcester novice in May. Can likely do better again nowhandicappingafter6monthsoff
13May Wor 20f Hdl good 1/8 PlusPoint 3
20Mar Chp 16f Hdl good 2/7 Jaminska (FR)
Dec24 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Kap Ouest (FR) 15l
TFRHHHHI BHA102
FORM635-231
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhenplacedonfirst2startsoverhurdles in Mayand returned from a breaktowin a 19.5fHuntingdon maiden hurdlelastmonth.Shouldhavemoretoofferinhandicaps.
7Oct Hun 19f Hdl good 1/7 ScavengersReign(IRE) 3/
25May Utt 19f Hdl good 3/6 FreshAsADaisy
6May Fkn 20f Hdl good 2/5 Back InThe Bay(IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA100
FORM1-13046
TIMEFORMVIEW Notched a hurdle hat-trick for Olly Murphy in the spring.Hasn’tbeenabletocontinuethegoodworkoverfencesmore recentlyandrevertstohurdlesonfirststartforNickScholfield.
27Sep Mkt 23f HcpC good 6/10 GalwayReel (IRE) 18l 18Aug Str 27f HcpC gd-fm 4/6 MyGirl Katie (IRE) 15l 3Jul Per 23f HcpC good 8/11 Wheresmemoneygone(IRE)61l
TFRHHHHH BHA98
FORM6/01213- D
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveinhandicapsattheendof2024 Hasa 10-month absence to overcome but Nicky Martin has had a couple returnfromsimilarlayoffstowinthisautumn.Amustfortheshortlist.
Dec24 Cat 19f HcpH good 3/13 Wrappedinrubies (IRE) 13/4l Nov24 Seg 21f HcpH good 1/12 Lenebane(IRE) 2l Oct24 Her 19f HcpH good 2/9 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 1l
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10 Hood worn by No 12. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2
Stewards Note:
BOBBI WITH AN I: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. SUMMERLEAZE: Following its run on 27/9/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Crystal Spring (IRE), 5-1 Hard Dealt (IRE), 13-2 Apples Moon (IRE), 10-1 Dramatic Encore (IRE), 11-1 Sunset Marquesa (IRE), 12-1 Bobbi With An I (FR), 14-1 Kitty Foyle (IRE), 16-1 Don’t Tell Rosie (GB), 18-1 Summerleaze (IRE), 20-1 Analiese (GB), 33-1 Tour Ovalie (FR), D Day Arvalenreeva (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
APPLES MOON did well in handicaps towards the end of 2024 and might be able to extend her stable’s unbeaten start to the season. Kitty Foyle stays well on the Flat so this slightly longer trip promises to suit and she’s second choice ahead of handicap newcomers Crystal Spring and Dramatic Encore
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 126 runners, 28%) runs QUEBECOIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 77 runners, 17%) runs DOYEN QUEST LONGESTTRAVELLER: DOYEN QUEST trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 DOYEN QUEST(IRE) (26)
ChgDoyen(IRE)-QueenofQuestions(IRE) 7 11-7
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Exors ofthe late Mr N. W. Lake
B Denis Hoban
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes TFRHHHHH BHA135 FORM001-142 D BF
2 QUEBECOIS (FR) (209)
ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-MissPoutine(FR) 6 11-2
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh
B Haras de Moricand
S Morson Group
3 TINYTETLEY(GB) (13)
BgPassingGlance-Setter’sPrincess 7 11-2
J Callum Pritchard
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr R J Hodges & Mrs S L Hobbs
B Mr & Mrs R. J. Hodges
S Philip Hobbs Racing
4 WESTERN KNIGHT(IRE) (217)
BgWesterner-MilfordMaggie(IRE) 6 11-2
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O The Wychwood Partnership
B Mr Noel O’Connor
S Coral Racing Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who bounced back to form with a bangwhenwinningatWarwickinApril.Completedasimpletasksent chasingthere following month and betterforreturnwhen second in listedchaseatChepstowlastmonth.Obviousclaimsbackupintrip
19f
16f
TFRHHHHI BHA140
FORM0/12421- C D
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointrecruitwhorecordedeasysuccess in Exeter bumper on Rules bow. Well held in Champion Bumper next time but didwell overhurdles last season,winningtwice.Verymuch thesorttowinracesasanovicechaser
12Apr Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 JumpAllen(FR)
15Mar Kmp 21f Hdl good 2/4
TFRHHHHI BHA136
FORM0111-20 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times in a very productive 2024/25 campaign and failed by only a neck to land anotherwin at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in May. Shaped as if better for the run at Cheltenhamonreturnandrespectedsentchasing.
25Oct Chl 23f HcpH good 7/17 Ma Shantou (IRE) 15l 10May Hay 24f HcpH good 2/13 HarbourLake (IRE) nk 19Apr Hay 24f HcpH good 1/7 ThankYouMa’am 41/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA132
FORM0/112U0-
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to win novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ascot before finishing second in 6-runner Grade 2 noviceatCheltenham(3m).Notinsameformnext2startsbutisback downinclassaheadofchasedebut/return.
4Apr Ain 24f Hdl good 8/13 Julius des Pictons (FR) 24l 25Jan Don 24f Hdl gd-sf U/6 Yellow Car(IRE)Dec24 Chl 23f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Jet Blue (FR) 61/2l
2024: CAPTAINTEAGUE (IRE) 6 11 2 HarryCobden (Paul Nicholls) 1 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
PLAY SMARTER A useful event with DOYEN QUESTtaken to put his experience to good use up against 3 chasing newcomers. Quebecois has the profile to make a better chaser so rates the main threat.
THE HISTORIC HALDON GOLD CUP
The first Haldon Gold Cup was run in October 1982 as a weight-for-age race and is now celebrated as the ‘jewel in Exeter’s Crown.’ This is a race steeped in rich racing history.
The feature fixture is an early season highlight at Exeter Racecourse and typically attracts some of the country’s best two mile chasers.
It is also considered a stepping-stone to the world’s most prestigious race over this distance, the Queen Mother Champion Chase which takes place at The Festival the following March.
Henrietta Knight has enjoyed numerous successes in the renowned Grade 2 chase winning a record four times with Best Mate (2001), Edredon Bleu (2002 and 2003) and Impek (2006) She reflects: “It is always exciting to win that particular race You get a tremendous reception and everyone is so welcoming. It’s at the beginning of the season and a prestigious race to win. If you do well, you really look forward to the rest of the season.”
Paul Nicholls has saddled eight winners to date in Haldon Hill’s most esteemed stage and he speaks fondly of it as ‘one of the early chasing highlights of the season’ He agrees: “I’ll try and save a nice horse for it. It’s a very good start for two-mile horses. Kauto Star finished second in the race in 2005 before he went on to win the Tingle Creek, and we’ve won it with Lake Kariba, Flagship Uberalles, Azertyuiop, Tchico Polos, Vibrato Valtat and in 2017, Politologue.” In 2020 Greaneteen added his name to the roll of honour and went on to win the Celebration Chase at Sandown and the Tingle Creek in 2021.
This race has acted as a benchmark early on in the career of many iconic racehorses who have then gone on to make history The likes of Cue Card and Sabin du Loir have claimed this title and the 2025 Haldon Gold Cup is set to be just as exhilarating.
Last year’s running was won by the Joe Tizzard-trained JPR One in the hands of jockey Brendan Powell.
10 YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 126 runners, 28%) runs KALIF DU BERLAIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 77 runners, 17%) runs THISTLE ASK LONGESTTRAVELLER: HERE COMES GEORGIE trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 242 miles.
1 KALIFDU BERLAIS (FR) (216)
BgMaskedMarvel-Kadika(FR) 5 11-12
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais
S Morson Group
2 JPR ONE (IRE) (200)
BorBrgCourtCave(IRE)-LadyKnightess(IRE) 8 11-9
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O MrJ. P. Romans
B Robert Allen
S Coral Racing Limited
3 SAINTSEGAL(FR) (26)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-BalCeltique(FR) 7 11-4
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Culverhill Racing Club V
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant et al
S Culverhill Farm Racing
4 MARTATOR (FR) (200)
BgMartaline-Tornada(FR) 8 10-11
J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Camilla Norton
B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge
S Faucets Limited
5 HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB)
(51)
BgGeordieland(FR)-RoyalePerformance 7 10-6
J Lee Edwards E Tongue Strap
T Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
O Hold My Beer Syndicate
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
S Lawless Civils, Aerocom UK Ltd
6 THISTLEASK (IRE) (7) (in 4lb ex)
BgAsk-ThistleLane(IRE) 8 10-6
J HarrySkelton E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrT. C. McKeever
B G. Duncan
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
FOURTH RACE
TFRHHHHI BHA156
FORM3/F1141- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into one of the leading novice 2m chaserslastseason,winning3times,includingGrade1atAintreefinal start, again impressing with jumping. The class act here but must giveweightallroundasaresult.
5Apr Ain 15f Ch good 1/5 Brookie(IRE)
1Feb San 20f Ch heavy 4/4 Handstands
1Jan Chl 16f HcpC soft 1/3 Vincenzo(FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA153
FORM0/13405- CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return in this last season off 4lb lower. Failed to add to tally after but typically kept good company. Shouldmakeanotherboldbidbackhere.
21Apr Plm 16f HcpC good 5/10 Sans Bruit (FR)
12Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 12/20Jazzy
TFRHHHII BHA148
FORM12331-1 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever last 2 starts 6 months apart, makingallatChepstowinAprilbeforerepeatingthetacticsoverthe same C&D when making a winning return 26 days ago Up in class nowbutnottakenlightly 12Oct Chp 19f HcpC gd-fm 1/4 IlRidoto(FR)
21Apr Plm 16f HcpC good 8/10 Sans Bruit (FR) 39l 12Mar Chl 15f HcpC gd-sf 10/20Jazzy Matty (FR) 16l 1Feb San 15f HcpC heavy 6/6 Gunsight Ridge 38l
TFRHIIII BHA127
FORM1603-13 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Patrick Neville but firmly up against it from 9lb out of the handicap on debut for new yard
17Sep Kel 20f HcpH good 3/8 The Navigator 6
/
16Aug Per 16f HcpH good 1/6 Evaluation nk 24Apr Per 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/14 Imaginarium (IRE) 31/2l
TFRHHHII BHA123 (+8)
FORM01//21-11 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Hurdles winner forJames Ewart and scored at second attempt over fences for that yard in February Improved again when winningtwicewithin6dayslastweek,includingatWetherbyonSaturday. Technically5lboutofthehandicapbutisclearlythriving.
31Oct Wet 19f HcpC good 1/6
25Oct Kel 17f HcpC good 1/5
2Feb Mus 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 DuhallowTommy(IRE)4
2024:JPR ONE (IRE) 7 11 12 Brendan Powell 11-4 (JoeTizzard) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kalif du Berlais (FR), 5-2 JPR One (IRE), 6-1 Martator (FR), 8-1 Saint Segal (FR), 9-1 Thistle Ask (IRE), 66-1 Here Comes Georgie (GB)
MARTATOR is potentially well handicapped again if he can revive after a summer break (won on reappearance last term) so could be worth chancing in a fascinating renewal. Jpr One won this on his comeback last season so another big run looks on the cards, while top-weight Kalif du Berlais is the class act here having won the Maghull Novices’ Chase at Aintree on his final start.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 126 runners, 28%) runs HIM MALAYA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs HIM MALAYA LONGESTTRAVELLER: GAVIN trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 210 miles.
1 CORNISH STORM (GB) (20)
BgCoachHouse(IRE)-DancingStorm
J Rian Corcoran (7)
T Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
O The Cornish Storm Partnership
B M. Harris
S Tote
2 CHICAGO STORM (GB) (23)
BgDabirsim(FR)-HohMyDarling 6 12-1
J Robbie David (7)
T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
O Miss Daisy Hitchins
B Ashtown B/S, O.B SARL, E.Puerari, G.Bozo
3 HIM MALAYA(FR) (19)
BgMartaline-Clarted’Or(FR) 6 11-12
J MissOliveNicholls(7) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mr & Mrs Mark Woodhouse
B Elise Chayrigues & Henrietta Charlet
S Morson Group
4
NOTSO SOBERS (GB) (32)
BgJackHobbs-RubyRambler 6
J Nick Slatter(5)
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O The PPP Syndicate
B The Dennis Family & Partners
S Pragnell
5 MODELAPPROACH (IRE) (18)
ChgDawnApproach(IRE)-Mainicin(IRE) 4 11-11
J IsabelWilliams
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O BAYTREE
B J. S. Bolger
6 JETOFDREAMS (IRE) (19)
BgJetAway-LadyJD(IRE)
7 11-10
J WillFeatherstone(7) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O The Stewkley Shindiggers Partnership
B James Devereux
S Warren Greatrex Racing
7 HAAS BOY(FR) (20)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-NakerMome(FR) 8 11-9
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T ChesterWilliams, South Molton
O ChesterWilliams
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis
S Culverhill Farm Racing
TFRHHIII BHA112 FORM22/130-6
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner who got off the over hurdles in a 2m TauntonmaideninFebruary However,hehasfoundittoughgoingswitched tohandicapsinthisspheresince,includingonrecentreturnfromabreakat NewtonAbbot.
18Oct Ntn 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Manuelito
22Jun Fls 11f Hcp gd-sf 5/5 Run ofLuck
21May Kmp 11f Hcp st-sl 2/12 Tatmeen (IRE) 1l
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM2514-44
TIMEFORMVIEW Registered latest success in 18.7fhandicap hurdle atSouthwellinMarchandresumedfromabreakwithanencouraging effort on the Flat at Kempton last month. That run will have blown awaythecobwebsandhe’sonetoconsideroffaworkablemark.
15Oct Kmp 11f Hcp st-sl 5/10 BuxtedToo
TFRHHHII BHA108
FORMP6134-3
TIMEFORMVIEW Suited by the emphasis on speed when recording a second careersuccessatTauntonlastDecember Didn’tshapeatallbadlywhenthirdin a6-runnerKemptonhandicap(21f,goodtofirm)onrecentreappearanceandwill beathreatifrespondingwelltofirst-timecheekpieces.
19Oct Kmp 21f HcpH good 3/6 Turndlightsdownlow (IRE)12l
23Apr Tnt 19f HcpH gd-fm 4/7 American Land (IRE) 61/4l
25Mar Tnt 19f HcpH good 3/6 Don’tWind Me Up 21/4l
TFRHHIII BHA107
FORM14240-5 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSolidbumperformandwasgoingtherightwayoverhurdles when fourth at Huntingdon (15.8f, goodto soft) in February, shaping second best until late mistakes proved costly Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequentstarts,though,andneedstoraisehisgamenowhandicapping.
6Oct Str 16f Hdl good 5/6 MrMcLoughlan 53/4l 12Mar Hun 15f Hdl good 7/11 Maximum Offers (IRE) 24l 20Feb Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 4/12 Timetoshine (FR) 13l
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverfenceslastautumnandhasaddedanother2to his tally this year, the latest a fast-ground Sedgefield handicap in September Didn’t do much wrong when third of 9 back hurdling at Kempton (2m, good to firm)andhe’saplayerwiththeswitchtothisstiffertrackagoodmove 19Oct Kmp 16f HcpH good 3/9 As FastAsWind (IRE) 6l 30Sep Seg 16f HcpC good 1/7
TFRHHHII BHA105
8 DIRTYDEN (GB) (28)
BgDragonDancer-CarmelaMaria
5 11-9
J Callum Pritchard (5) E Hood
T Syd Hosie, Sherborne
O Mrs Kate Kenyon
B T. C. Dawson
S Sherborne Utilities Ltd
9 UGO BINGO (FR) (17)
BgWalzertakt(GER)-Krasota(FR)
6 11-6
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O MrJ. P. Romans
B Pierre Lamy & Horse & Feed
S Coral Racing Limited
10 MOORLAND RAMBLER (GB) (20)
BgTelescope(IRE)-FragrantRose 7 11-5
J Ciaran Gethings
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams
B David Jenks
S Culverhill Farm Racing
11 KLIC BOUM (FR) (204)
BrgBuck’sBoum(FR)-UladeMai(FR) 5 11-3
J Miss EleanorWilliams (7)
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O WJ Evans Racing
B Jerome Delaunay &Jean-Yves Touzaint
S Tote
12 PHOENIX RISEN
(GB) (212)
ChgConduit(IRE)-Tchatchacoya(FR) 8 11-3
J Chad Bament (7) E Blinkers
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mike & Maggie Horton
B Mrs Hylda Mills
S Brendon Powerwashers
13 OAKLEY’SWAY(IRE) (17)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-SpecialChoice(IRE) 5 11-2
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O MrA. J. Norman
B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden
S geegeez.co.uk
14 GAVIN (GB) (22)
BrgBatedBreath-UnderMilkWood
7 11-1
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr H. Jones
B Seasons Holidays PLC
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
15 VENGEANCE (GB) (593)
BgSchiaparelli(GER)-TitchStrider(IRE) 7 10-11
J Charlie Deutsch
T Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh
O MrJ. F. Panvert
B John Panvert
16 SAUCATS (FR) (17)
BgNirvanaDuBerlais(FR)-Taneshka(FR) 4 10-2
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tickle, Tiverton
O Bellies Syndicate
B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses
S Fire Defence Servicing
TFRHHHHH BHA105 FORM54-1232
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedhurdlesaccountatWorcester(2m,goodtosoft) in May and bettered that when second in a big-field Chepstow handicap (19.4f,goodtofirm)backfromabreaklastmonth.Dropbackintripwon’t beanissueandthis5-y-oisamustfortheshortlist.
10Oct Chp 19f HcpH good 2/16 GotADream (IRE)
12Jun Wor 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 Prince Quattro (IRE)
21Oct Exe 18f HcpH gd-fm 2/5 Hillsin (IRE) hd 20Apr Plm 17f HcpH good 4/8 MyFriend Sean (IRE)
28Mar Fon 17f HcpH good 2/10 Ilitch (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA101
FORM42041-0 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track when doubling his tally in a 2 1/2m Ffos Las handicap (heavy) in February, but he’s rather hit-and-miss overall and checked out quickly after a mistake at the third-last on returnatNewtonAbbot.
18Oct Ntn 21f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 El Capitaine (IRE) 25l 28Feb Fls 20f HcpH heavy 1/8 ElBandidoPancho 21/2l 30Jan Wcn 19f HcpH heavy 4/15 GentlemanJacques (IRE)39l
TFRHHIII BHA99
FORM005333-
TIMEFORM VIEW Caught the eye in maiden/novice hurdles and similar storyinhandicaps,againshapingasthoughthissortoftripisonthesharp sidewhenthird at Ffos Las (15.8f, goodto soft) Onthe upside,this stiffer trackwillhelpandhe’scertainlynotwithouteach-wayhope.
TIMEFORM VIEW Did it readily when accounting for 7 rivals in a Wincanton handicap last December Best effort since when third at TauntononpenultimatestartinMarch,butnotsogoodeithersideof thatandsportsfirst-timeblinkersbackfroma7-monthbreak.
TIMEFORM VIEW Reached the frame both completed starts in bumpers and stepped up on last November’s hurdles debut when second in a 6-runnermaiden here (18.5f, good) back from an 11-month absence 17 days ago Markforthishandicapdebutlooksfairandhe’sonetoconsider
TIMEFORM VIEW Justified support with a typically enthusiastic front-running success at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) in May and several good effortsindefeatsince,includingwhenthirdbackoverthatsameC&Dlast month.Now1lblowerandhe’sinwithaneach-wayshout.
16Oct Fls 15f HcpH good 3/7 Baikal 3
/
29Sep Ntn 18f HcpH good 4/9 Dickens (IRE) 14l 6Sep Str 18f HcpH good 2/5 Chillhi (IRE) 17l
TFRHIIII BHA93
FORM2305/06/-
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-treated judged on what he showed for various different yards a few years back, but he’s probably best watched starting out for new yard here following a 19-month absence.
Mar24 Asc 23f HcpH good 6/13 Redbridge Rambler(IRE)16l
Jan24 San 19f HcpH soft 10/12 Gyllen (USA) 28l Feb23 Her 19f HcpH good 5/8 Cabrakan (IRE) 61/4l
TFRHIIII BHA82
FORM5PP-503
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless following 13 starts over hurdles andhe’slikelytocomeupshortoncemore.
21Oct Exe 18f HcpH gd-fm 3/5 Hillsin (IRE) 18l
28May Ntn 18f HcpH good 9/11 Stinginhisstep 45l 7May Ntn 21f HcpH good 5/8 Al Sayah 17l
17 PRINCE RHINEGOLD (IRE) (185)
BgGetaway(GER)-WaterRock 7 10-2
J Sean Houlihan
T Linda Blackford, Tiverton
O Mrs D Robinson Mrs&Mrs Livesey-van Dorst
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy
S Tote
18 POET’S REFLECTION (IRE) (184)
BmDylanThomas(IRE)-Lola’sReflection 10 10-2
J Jack Hogan
T Linda Blackford, Tiverton
O Mrs S. Livesey-Van Dorst
B Dermot Walsh
S Tote
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
TFRHIIII BHA73
FORMP3005-0 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged a C&D novice back in February 2023, but it’s been largely downhill since and others make more appeal. Yard alsosaddlesPoet’sReflection.
6May Fls 20f HcpH good 10/11 TheWire Flyer 23l 14Apr War 19f HcpH good 5/10 HighwayOneOFive(IRE) 41/2l 25Mar Tnt 16f HcpH good 9/14 MrZee (IRE) 17l
TFRHIIII BHA68
FORM400/PU-P
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win from 29 career starts and has failedtocompleteoverfencesthelasttwice.Readilypassedover.
7May Ntn 16f HcpC good P/6 Gwennie MayJem (FR)24Apr War 16f HcpC good U/10 Gwennie MayJem (FR)25Mar Tnt 16f HcpC good P/6 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE) -
Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
MODELAPPROACH: Following its run on 20/10/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
JET OF DREAMS: Following its run on 19/10/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
PRINCE RHINEGOLD: Following its run on 6/5/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
POET’S REFLECTION: Following its run on 7/5/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Dirty Den (GB), 7-1 Ugo Bingo (FR), 8-1 Haas Boy (FR), 17-2 Oakley’s Way (IRE), 10-1 Him Malaya (FR), 12-1 Jet of Dreams (IRE), 14-1 Chicago Storm (GB), Gavin (GB), 18-1 Klic Boum (FR), 22-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 25-1 Phoenix Risen (GB), 33-1 Model Approach (IRE), 40-1 Cornish Storm (GB), Moorland Rambler (GB), 50-1 Saucats (FR), 66-1 Vengeance (GB), Prince Rhinegold (IRE), Poet’s Reflection (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
If able to build on his solid reappearance second at Chepstow DIRTY DEN may well be the answer The horse he followed home that day has gone in again since, which makes a 3lb nudge all the more tolerable. Ugo Bingo pulled a long way clear of the rest when also finding just one too good on his reappearance here and another bold show could be on the way from Joe Tizzard’s charge. Chicago Storm, Him Malaya and Jet of Dreams are others to consider in a competitive-looking contest.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £24000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Tizzard (15 wins from 132 runners, 11%) runs GYENYAME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 77 runners, 17%) runs THEONEWEDREAMOF LONGESTTRAVELLER: THEONEWEDREAMOF trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 ANNSAM (GB) (28)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-BathwickAnnie 10 12-0
J ConorRing
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O MrW. Clifford
B Mrs S. Clifford
S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
2 VILLAGE MASTER (IRE) (19)
GrgMastercraftsman(IRE)-VillageQueen(IRE) 6 11-11
J Sean Bowen
E Cheek Pieces
T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
O Bryce & Eynon
B Mrs Mary F. Griffin
S Warren Greatrex Racing
3 JUPITERALLEN (FR) (241)
ChgCastleduBerlais(FR)-BienvenueAllen(FR) 6 11-8
J HarryCobden
E Cheek Pieces
T ChesterWilliams, South Molton
O Mr Ron Watts
B Bruno Vagne
S Culverhill Farm Racing
4 MTFUGI
PARK
(IRE) (196)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-TheRealAthlete(IRE) 7 11-6
J Jonjo O’NeillJr E Cheek Pieces
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Tanzanite
B Vincent and Jimmy Lawler
S Wasdell Group
5 STANSTHE MAN (IRE) (39)
BgMilan-StrongRoe(IRE)
8 11-4
J Ben Godfrey E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Ella Pickard, Taunton
O Having the craic
B Michael Moakley
S Tristan Johnson Ltd
6 GYENYAME (GB) (20)
BgNathaniel(IRE)-LizzieTudor
7 10-13
J Brendan Powell E Blinkers
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Anne Broom and Wendy Carter
B Ms Karen Gough
S Coral Racing Limited
7 HIPOPDES ONGRAIS (FR) (709)
GrgVoiladenuo(FR)-PrettydesOngrais(FR) 8 10-12
J Paul O’Brien E Cheek Pieces
T Robert Walford, Blandford
O Baroness Harding
B N. Trincot, G. Trincot, S. Trincot et al
S Tote
TFRHHIII BHA130
FORMP333-46 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since 2023 and probably isn’t he force of old. Again sweated up badly when well held on reappearance at Chepstow(23.6f)lastmonth.Markisfalling(dropsingradehere)but hasn’tlookedlikecapitalising.
10Oct Chp 23f HcpC gd-fm 6/7 Hang InThere (IRE) 43l 8Jun Per 23f HcpC good 4/7 Statuario 28l 25Apr Per 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE) 6l
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM1-11441 D
TIMEFORMVIEWProlificwinnerprovedbetterthaneverontheback ofa fourth breathing operation, jumping well to land a 6-runner3m handicap chase at Kempton 19 days ago, always holding on. Further progressnotruledout.
19Oct Kmp 24f HcpC good 1/6 SafeDestination 13/4l 16Sep Utt 24f HcpC good 4/7 OliversTravels (IRE) 23l 27Jul Utt 26f HcpC good 4/10 Art ofDiplomacy 11l
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-timehurdlewinnermadeitthirdtimeluckyoverfences when landing a 4-runner handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle (24.5f). Undone by a 4lb rise and a deeper field when fourth at Perth subsequentlyandwillneedtoimproveonfirststartfollowingwindsurgery
25Apr Per 30f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Fairlawn Flyer 21l
8Apr Car 24f HcpC good 1/4 FinnLough(IRE) 4l 21Feb War 20f HcpC soft 5/8 King’sThreshold (IRE) 31l
TFRHHIII BHA120
FORM113004 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a double at Stratford (27.5f) in May and had been shaping better than form figures suggest prior to a lacklustre display at Newton Abbot in September Questions to answerinastrongerrace
29Sep Ntn 25f HcpC good 4/4 Bagheera Ginge 24l 25Aug Cml 25f HcpC good 7/9 OliversTravels (IRE) 45l
29Jun Utt 26f HcpC good 8/15 OnlyThe Bold (IRE) 13l
S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
9 VISION DE MAINE (FR) (270)
BgBuck’sBoum(FR)-Bronnsa(FR) 6 10-7
J JackTudor E Tongue Strap
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Prof Caroline Tisdall
B M. Thierry Desgranges
S W & S Recycling
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHHH BHA112 FORM51454-2
TIMEFORMVIEWVersatile marewho resumed winningways overfences for GavinCromwellatPunchestown(22f)inFebruary Shapedwellonfirststartfor DanSkelton/reappearancewhenkeepingonwelltofinishsecondatChepstow (19.5f)andshe’saleadingcontenderifseeingoutthelongertrip
10Oct Chp 19f HcpC good 2/7 Somespring Special (IRE)4
25Apr Kil 19f HcpH yield 4 Magic Day(IRE) 6
4Apr Wex 19f HcpC yd-sf 5 Lightkeeper(IRE) 16l
TFRHHHHI BHA109 FORM112P34- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish pointwinnerwho started off2-2 overfences last season (including on reappearance) and shaped if still in good formwhenfourthintheSussexNationalatPlumptoninFebruary Still lowmileageandhassolidclaimsonhisreturn.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
JUPITER ALLEN: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Theonewedreamof (IRE), 4-1 Jupiter Allen (FR), 11-2 Village Master (IRE), 7-1 Vision de Maine (FR), 8-1 Gyenyame (GB), 12-1 Mt Fugi Park (IRE), 20-1 Stans The Man (IRE), 28-1 Annsam (GB), Hipop des Ongrais (FR)
THEONEWEDREAMOF shaped well when runner-up on debut for Dan Skelton and looks sure to be winning races this season. She’s the one to beat if seeing out the longer trip, with Jupiter Allen, who made a winning reappearance at this track last season, feared most with Harry Cobden aboard for the first time. Vision De Maine hit the ground running over fences last season and should be in the mix on his return. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THEONEWEDREAMOF (IRE) 2.JUPITER
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THE INVEST IN GOLD WITH AU BULLION HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (22 wins from 192 runners, 11%) runs ISLAND RUN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (6 wins from 37 runners, 16%) runs GWASH LONGESTTRAVELLER: AXEL BLEUE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 210 miles.
1 EBONYWARRIOR (IRE) (185)
BrgSholokhov(IRE)-ThreeWood(IRE)
7 12-0
J KielanWoods E Tongue Strap
T DavidKillahena&GraemeMcPherson,Stow-On-The-Wold
O DLAdams, JAAdams & G McPherson
B Kk Agri Ltd
S Pragnell
2 CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (197)
BgShirocco(GER)-ChicagoVic(IRE) 5 12-0
J LorcanWilliams E Cheek Pieces
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O The BM Partnership
B Michael O’Donovan
S Brendon Powerwashers
3 TWISTOFFATECATCH (FR) (131)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-Gardagua(FR) 5 11-12
J ConorO’Farrell E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mr David Ronald Fear
B Laurence Socquet Juglard & Pascal Noue
4 GWASH (IRE) (52)
BgOl’ManRiver(IRE)-MyLadyDane(IRE) 6 11-11
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O The Ravenswell Ladies
B James Codd
S BresBet
5 STRIKINGAPOSE (IRE) (20)
BgGetaway(GER)-ClonsingleNative(IRE) 9 11-10
J Freddie Gingell E Blinkers
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O S Clare G Kennington & C Knowles
B Gerry Caplis
S Coral Racing Limited
6 I’MASTARMAN (GB) (17)
ChgSchiaparelli(GER)-Strathtay 12 11-10
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Mark Rimell, Witney
O Mr Mark Rimell
B Mrs M. R. T. Rimell
7 DIAMATISTE (IRE) (259)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-Grammatiste(FR) 6 11-9
J Ben Godfrey
T KayleyWoollacott, Crewkerne
O Mr D Stevens & Mrs S Stevens
B Ms Amy Collins
S The Firehouse Somerset
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM22231-U BF TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Warwick in March and running creditably(inashareofsecond)whenunseatedriderlastinhandicap hurdleatWorcester(23f,goodtosoft)inMay.Needsconsideringon hisreturn.
6May Wor 23f HcpH good U/9 Ernest Gray(IRE)27Mar War 21f Hdl good 1/5 Aviation(IRE) 11/4l Nov24 Her 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/11 Just Lucky Sivola (FR) 6l
TFRHHIII BHA117
FORM6140-
TIMEFORMVIEWLanded15fWincantonnoviceinJanuarybutcame in last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft) 6 months ago Goes up intripwith cheekpieces added forhis comeback runwith a bittoprove
24Apr Per 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/14 Imaginarium (IRE) 49l 23Feb Fon 17f Hdl soft 4/4 Glynn Brae (IRE) 36l
30Jan Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 1/7 AmbionView(FR) 2l
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM621-325
TIMEFORMVIEW Got offthe mark at Fontwell inApril and in good form since, cheekpieces on for 1st time when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdleatUttoxeter(23.3f,good)inJune.Onefortheshortlistaftera break.
29Jun Utt 23f HcpH good 5/14 Saint Bibiana (IRE) 6
TIMEFORMVIEW In good nick without winning this term until only eighthof11inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23.3f,good)52daysago Thesorttobouncebackthough.
16Sep Utt 23f HcpH good 8/11 You Some Girl (IRE) 19l 25Jul Utt 23f HcpH good 2/12 SupremeYeats (IRE) 1/2l 29Jun Utt 23f HcpH good 6/14 Saint Bibiana (IRE) 8l
TFRHHIII BHA113
FORM34-1620 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he beat only one in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not provingtheeasiesttocatchright.
18Oct Ntn 21f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 El Capitaine (IRE) 27l 29Sep Ntn 21f HcpH good 2/5 The Height ofFame 1/2l 28May Ntn 21f HcpH good 6/7 Al Sayah 42l
TFRHHHII BHA113
FORM115003 D
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickatWorcesterinJuneandhe got back on track when third of 4 in handicap over C&D (good) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this likeable veteran must enter calcualtions.
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress when easily landing 14-runnerhandicaphurdlehere(21.6f,heavy)8monthsago Hikedup 9lbbutstillcommandsplentyofrespectonhisseasonalreturn.
8 AXELBLEUE (GB) (23)
BlgAxxos(GER)-SulaBleue
5 11-5
J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Miss Jayne Brace
B Beswick Brothers Bloodstock
S PeterandKarenBowenRacing,AdeptGrpCabinetsLtd
9 ISLAND RUN (GB) (540)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-PenneyroseBay
8 11-4
J Callum Pritchard (5) E Cheek Pieces
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O LadyWates
B Sir Christopher Stephen Wates
10 STRATTON OAKMONT(IRE) (206)
BgAsk-FoxwoodGirl(IRE) 9 11-2
J JackTudor
T KayleyWoollacott, Crewkerne
O KayleyWoollacott Racing l
B Mrs Margaret McGauran
S The Firehouse Somerset
11 JACK SPRAT(IRE) (11)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-HellCatMaggie(IRE) 7 11-1
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Spurrier, Slemeck, Henriques & Co
B Mr K. D. Cotter
S BetVictor
12
GINGERBRED (GB) (374)
ChgUniversal(IRE)-PortraitRoyale(IRE) 7 11-1
J Sean Houlihan
T Carroll Gray, Bridgwater
O House Family Partnership
B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling
S Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
13 LOKI’S MISCHIEF(FR) (202)
ChgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-GoddessFreja(FR) 5 10-11
J HarryCobden
T ChesterWilliams, South Molton
O Mr Ron Watts
B Ulf Sjoberg Vasby Distribution Ab
S Culverhill Farm Racing
14 EDGEWELL(IRE) (151)
BgWellChosen-OneEdge(IRE) 7 10-7
J Jack Quinlan
T Nick Scholfield, Lambourn
O Lads That Lunch
B Hugh J. Holohan
S Etsome Arms Limited
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
TFRHHHHH BHA108
FORM112122 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, second of 7 in 23fWorcester novice23daysago Opentoimprovementnowgoinghandicapping. Alikelyplayer.
15Oct Wor 23f Hdl good 2/7 IgnoreThe Door(IRE)
5Oct Utt 23f Hdl good 2/4 Court InAStorm (IRE)
9Sep Ntn 16f NHF gd-sf 1/5
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM5043/22-
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable sort who was refitted with cheekpieces whenagoodsecondin25fFontwellhandicaphurdle18monthsago Weightedtogowelliffullytunedupforhiscomebackstart.
May24 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 2/5 Earth King (IRE) 6l May24 Kmp 24f HcpH good 2/10 Halifax (FR) 4l Apr24 Hun 23f HcpC good 3/10 Concetto (FR) 53/
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winning hurdler/chaser who signed off for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White with a good third of 14 in handicap chaseatChepstow(26.2f, goodtosoft)12monthsago Needsto hit thegroundrunningforhisnewhandler
Oct24 Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 3/14 KingTurgeon (FR) 13l Apr24 Chl 28f HcpC good 3/16 Hymac (IRE) 91/2l Mar24 Exe 24f HcpC heavy 2/5 Bampton Star 8l
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TIMEFORM VIEW Still to get his head in front but he’s proving consistent,thirdof11innovicehurdleatNewtonAbbot(18.5f,heavy) 6 months ago Not discounted now stepping up in trip on his reappearance.
19Apr Ntn 18f Hdl heavy 3/11 Walk On High 9l 16Jan Wcn 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/15 Firestream 101/2l 8Jan Tnt 19f Hdl soft 4/13 French Ship
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TIMEFORM VIEW A dual hurdles winner at Southwell/Fakenham in February and not disgraced when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) 151 days ago on his final run for Rebecca Menzies.Possibilitiesforhisnewstableafterabreak.
9Jun Swl 24f HcpH good 3/6 Shadows InThe Sky (IRE)21l 7May Kel 25f HcpH good 5/6 OurGirl Sal (IRE) 51l 21Mar Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 12/15 FierceWarrior(IRE) 25l
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6, 9, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 10
Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Ebony Warrior (IRE), Loki’s Mischief (FR), 8-1 Axel Bleue (GB), 9-1 Diamatiste (IRE), 10-1 Island Run (GB), 11-1 Twist of Fatecatch (FR), Jack Sprat (IRE), 12-1 Gwash (IRE), 16-1 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), 18-1 StrikingAPose (IRE), I’mAStarman (GB), 22-1 Edgewell (IRE), 28-1 Gingerbred (GB), 66-1 Champagne Chic (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
This looks wide open but Mickey Bowen’s handicap debutant AXEL BLEUE is much less exposed than most and is taken to build on his promising Worcester second and add to his point/bumper victories. Jamie Snowden’s C&D scorer Jack Sprat heads the list of dangers, while Ebony Warrior, Gwash, Twist Of Fatecatch and Island Run all need factoring in too.
FirstRace12.40-THERADMORE&TUCKER,STIHLGARDENMACHINERYNOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS3)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £8985tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £4139,thethird £2069 andthe fourth £1036. for novice fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £82 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb STIHLhave kindlycontributedtowards the prize moneyofthis race In addition a cash prize will be awardedto the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £82 - Closed November 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£6885; Second£3444;Third£1721;Fourth£861.(PenaltyValue£8985.90)
SEE PAGE 6 FORTHIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 -THE RADMORE&TUCKER, STIHLGARDEN MACHINERY‘CHALLENGER’ MARES’ HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (ChallengerMares’HurdleSeriesQualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse
The secondto receive £4860,thethird £2430,the fourth £1216 andthe fifth £606. forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025,foreach hurdleracewon 7lb STIHLhave kindlycontributedtowardsthe prizemoneyofthis race In addition a cash prizewill be awardedtothe stable employee responsible forthe bestturned out horse. Horseswhich have been placed inthe first eight inthis racewill be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER MARES’ HURDLE SERIES FINAL(AHANDICAPHURDLE RACE), to be run overa distance ofTwo Miles about FourFurlongs (2m 4f56yds) at Cheltenham on 16thApril, 2026. 21 entries at £100. - Closed November1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney. Winner£8078;Second£4038;Third£2020;Fourth£1010;Fifth£504.(PenaltyValue£10562) SEE PAGE 10 FORTHIS RACE.
ThirdRace1.50-THEICLCONSCIOUSOFOURIMPACT‘FUTURESTARS’SILVERBOWLNOVICES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(Partofthe ‘ChasingExcellence’Initiative)(GBBRACE) 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 fouryrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 steeple chase 5lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 or Class 2 steeple chase 8lb Excluding the winner, the OfficialBHARatingofanyhorsetakingpartinthisracewillnotbeincreasedduetoperformanceinthisrace,providedthehorsehashadat least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases or Hurdles combined. No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb ICL have kindlycontriburedtowardsthe prize moneyofthis race In addition a cash prizewill be awardedtothe stable employee responsible forthe best turned out horse. There will be, a silver bowl presented to the winning owner, to be held until next November The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 9 entries at £200 - Closed November1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£16692;Second£8348;Third£4172;Fourth£2088.(PenaltyValue£21784)A SEE PAGE 12 FORTHIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE BETMGM HALDON GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2)(LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE) (GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59440 to the winning horseThe second to receive £22260, the third £11120 and the fourth £5550 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 1st and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 5th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb No penalty to increase Horse’s weight above 11st 12lb BetMGM have kindly contributed towards the prize money of this race In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice horse shall onlybe qualifiedto run inthis race ifit has run a minimum ofthreetimes in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland orFrance in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Horses will be led past the stands beforeturningto cantertothe start.Winnerwill be escorted byHuntsman fromThe South Devon Foxhounds andThe Silverton Foxhounds 16entriesat£500 -ClosedNovember1st,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£45620;Second£18650;Third£9320;Fourth£4660 (Penalty Value£59440)
SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.00 - THE ODDSCHECKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the fifth £499 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £82 stake ifthe horse is rated 84 or higher, or £16 stake ifthe horse is rated 83 orlowerwith £66 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by10.00 a.m. November5th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Oddschecker have kindly contributed towards the prize money of this race In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofOddschecker The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 30 entries at £82. - Closed November1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£6664;Second£3331;Third£1667;Fourth£833;Fifth£416.(PenaltyValue£8713.65) SEE PAGE 20 FORTHIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.35 -THE ODDSCHECKER ‘CHALLENGER’ STAYERS’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (ChallengerStaying Chase Series Qualifier)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £12674tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £5832, the third £2916, the fourth £1459 and the fifth £727 forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £120 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £96 extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.November5th.Penalties,afterOctober25th,2025,foreachsteeplechasewon7lb Oddscheckerhave kindlycontributedtowardsthe prize moneyofthis race In addition a cash prizewill be awardedtothe stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of oddschecker The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.Horseswhichhavebeenplacedinthefirsteightinthisracewillbeeligibletoenter THECHALLENGERSTAYINGCHASESERIESFINAL(AHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE)toberunoveradistanceofThreeMilesAboutOneanda HalfFurlongs(3m1f100yds)atWarwickon26thMarch,2026.18entriesat£120 -ClosedNovember1st,2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner £9694;Second£4846;Third£2424;Fourth£1212;Fifth£605.(PenaltyValue£12674.40) SEE PAGE 24 FORTHIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.10 - THE INVEST IN GOLD WITH AU BULLION HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £9769tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £4495,thethird £2247,the fourth £1124 andthe fifth £560 for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £92 stake ifthe horse is rated94 orhigher,or£18stakeifthehorseis rated93 orlowerwith£74extra ifthehorse isdeclaredto runDeclareby10.00a.m.November 5th. Penalties, after October 25th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb AU Bullion South West have kindly contributed towards the prize moneyofthis race In addition a cash prize will be awardedto the stable employee responsible forthe bestturned out horse. 26 entries at £92. -Closed November1st, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£7472;Second£3735;Third£1869;Fourth£934;Fifth£466.(PenaltyValue £9769.85)Weightsraised3lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable. SEE PAGE 28 FORTHIS RACE.
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