The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026
WELCOME TO
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Haydock Park for our Easter Family Day, a fixture that combines an enjoyable afternoon of racing with a fantastic range of entertainment for racegoers of all ages.
Today’s meeting is designed with families in mind, and there is plenty to enjoy alongside the action on the track. Within the Be Friendly Enclosure, you’ll find a host of activities throughout the day, including face painters, inflatables, circus skills workshops, stilt walkers, and a K-pop tribute show, all helping to create a fun and vibrant atmosphere as we celebrate the Easter weekend
On the track, we are proud to host the final of the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series, a £100,000 contest that brings together some of the most experienced and popular horses in training. This unique initiative, run in partnership with Unibet, The Jockey Club and the British Horseracing Authority, provides valuable opportunities and competitive prize money for horses aged 10 and above.
To qualify for today’s final, horses have needed to run and finish in the top eight in one of seven qualifying races staged throughout the season at Carlisle, Cheltenham, Sandown, Market Rasen, and Warwick The series has once again produced compelling racing across the winter, and today’s final, broadcast live on ITV, promises a fitting and competitive conclusion.
Our sincere thanks go to Unibet, the family of Peter Sunderland, JCB, and Pertemps Network for their generous support of today’s card
As always, our team has worked hard to ensure a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all visitors, with a wide range of food and drink options, hospitality, and friendly raceday staff on hand throughout the course
We look forward to welcoming racegoers back on 15 April for an exciting additional fixture, now featuring the Mares’ Listed Novices’ Hurdle, traditionally run on the second day of the Cheltenham April Meeting, completing a competitive eight-race card with prize money maintained from the day.
Thank you for joining us at Haydock Park I hope you enjoy a fantastic day of racing and would like to wish you and your family a very happy Easter
Best of luck
Simon Tonge General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 15th April
AFTERNOON RACING
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Race Conditions can be found at the end of your racecard
Regional Director North West
Dickon White
General Manager
Simon Tonge
Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course - Haydock Park
Daniel Cooper
Regional Head of Operations – North West
Stephen Mansfield
Regional Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course – Aintree
Sulekha Varma
Catering Regional General Manager
Lee Dennan
Head of Commercial – Aintree and Haydock Park
Claire Leonard
Sales Service Manager
Lucy McCaffrey
Head of MarketingAintree and Haydock Park
James Rennard
Partnership Account Manager
Liz Jacob
Communications Lead
Sophie-May Clarke
Owners Liaison Manager
Vikki Mason
Estates Manager
Karl Coghlin
Catering General Manager – Haydock Park
Stuart Griffin
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Simon Tonge
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Cooper
Chairman
Nick Bannister
Committee Members
Mouse Barlow, Christopher Clay, Simon Copeland, Rosie Curran, Graham Dagnall, Gary Middlebrook
Stewards
Louise Moore(Chief Steward)
Caroline Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Charlotte Armitage, Simon Connaway, Nathan Green
Starters
Lee Jones, Seamus O’Neill
Judge
Di Clark
Clerk Of The Scales
Wayne Burnell
Veterinary Officer
Mark Tabachnik
Veterinary Surgeons
Paddy Macandrew (SRVS)
John Spencer (RVS)
Kerry Comb (RVS)
Medical Officers
Dr John Edwards (SRMO)
Dr Kate Gaskell (RMO)
Dr Mike Unwin (RMO)
Dr Louise Williams (RMO)
Nurse
Darron Lomax
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Amy Fairclough, Lisa Cook, Hannah Carnall, Melanie Swarbrick
Betting Ring Manager
Malcolm Hart
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Raceday Presenter
Gordon Brown
RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 GREY DAWNING (IRE) (233) 13/2P12- C 8 11-10
Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)
Harry Skelton
Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester
TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmartnoviceduring2023/24andlast-fencemistakearguablycosthimtheracewhensecondtoRoyalePagailleinthis12monthsago SignedofflasttermwithasolidsecondintheBowlChaseatAintree(25f,good)andlikelytomakeaboldbidtogoonebetterthanlastyear. TFRHHHHI BHA166 13 14
Grange Stud TheAirAmbulance Service (Warks &Northants), Ladbrokes
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
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
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.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Birthplace of horse
10. Days since the horse last run
11. Horse’s age
12. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
13. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
14. Horse’s owner
15. Horse’s breeder
16. Sponsor
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.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
Haydock Park has made substantial practical changes to our facilities to ensure we follow all mandatory disability requirements, which include the following:
Inclusion of induction loops installed in suites and bars
Braille being included on the majority of our signage
Improvements to disabled viewing areas
Suite doors being widened
Lowering of betting facilities to improve access
Viewing balconies improved for wheelchair access
The introduction of a disabled lift
Changes to existing lifts to allow wheelchair operation
Increasing disabled car parking access
Widening car parking spaces and installing appropriate signage
Additional centrally located disabled toilets
Modification of existing toilets to allow ambulant disabled access (including widening cubicles, installation of grab rails, lengthening mirrors, adjusting flush mechanisms, adjustments to door locking facilities and washbasin and handles)
Refuge areas constructed in case of fire (including the installation of a 2-way communication system with the on-site control room to each point)
Additional Evac chairs
Changes to health and safety procedures to protect disabled persons
Changes in admissions policy in respect of disabled persons (i.e., allowing carers in free of charge)
Accessible viewing facilities are located:
Makerfield Stand
First floor, Final Furlong Bar
Centenary Stand
First floor, Horseshoe Suite
Tommy Whittle Stand
First floor, Kauto Star Suite
Accessible toilet facilities can be located in:
Grandstand and Paddock
Ground floor by Sprint Cup Bar
Makerfield Stand
Ground floor by Sports Bar
Centenary Stand
Ground floor by Guinness Bar, first floor in Horseshoe Bar and second floor in the Premier Suite
Tommy Whittle Stand
Ground floor in Jubilee suite, first floor in Kauto Star suite, second floor in private boxes, third floor in private boxes and fourth floor in private boxes
Lowered Service Counters
Lowered service counters are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands and in the betting facilities
Induction Loops
Induction Loops are available in the Be Friendly, Grandstand and Paddock, Centenary and Tommy Whittle stands
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Want to know about Racing Language, Hints & Tips, New to Racing, Betting information and much, much more visit our website below or scan our QR code. jockeyclubracecourses.com/come-racing
Shetland Pony Flat Race
THOROUGHBREDS
DESERVE
THOROUGH
From the moment a Thoroughbred is born they’re supported by a team of dedicated experts.
The Peter Sunderland Cheltenham Certainty Hurdle is run in loving memory of Peter Sunderland — a devoted son, brother, and much-loved lecturer at the University of Bath, who sadly passed away in August 2025.
Peter had a lifelong passion for National Hunt racing and rarely missed an opportunity to study the form. His trademark phrase, delivered with quiet confidence before many a successful bet, was “this is a Cheltenham Certainty.”
Today’s race is named in honour ofthat familiar declaration and celebrates a man who combined sharp intellect, warmth, humour, and an enduring love ofthe sport. It is a fitting tribute to someone who brought joy to those around him and whose presence is deeply missed but fondly remembered.
(CLASS4)(GBBRACE)
formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares Totalprizefund£10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs FIRST CANDIDATE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs FIRST CANDIDATE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLASH BARDOT trained by H Knight, Wantage, 166 miles.
FAMILY OF PETER SUNDERLAND
1 ATLANTIC CITY (GB) (177) 033-334 5 11-4
Br Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Roulette Lewis Stones (3) J
O Deva Racing (DB) Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Deva Racing Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerforCiaranMurphyinIreland.Below-formfourthonherfinalstartthereinOctoberbut capableofbouncingbackonherfirstoutingforOllyMurphy.TheobviousdangertoFirstCandidate
2 CAPPA LASS (IRE) (363) P2- 5 11-4
BHA-
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cuditbelucky (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Clap The Lass Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B KCS Bloodstock Ltd Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sistertousefulhurdlerCottesloeSunshine.Runner-uponcompletedstartinIrishpointslastAprilandthewinnerofthatracewassecondinaNewbury bumper5weeksago FittedwithahoodonhurdledebutwithHarryCobdendoingthesteering.Interestingtoseewhatthebettingmakesofher TFRHHHII BHA-
3 DIAMOND GRACE (FR) (43) 5
5 11-4
Br Ch m Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Venerie (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Wendy & Martin Brookes Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Pierre Julienne Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedasifneedingtherunwhenfadingintoaremotefifthonWarwickbumperdebut5weeksago. Probablybestwatchednowhurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 DOLLY DRAMA (IRE) (32) 34
Br B m Mahler - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
5 11-4
Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWMahlermarewhohasreachedtheframein2bumpers3monthsapart.Hurdledebut.
5 FIRST CANDIDATE (GB) (14) F1-F522
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-4
Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Storm Patrol Harry Skelton J
O Mr Jarlath Patrick Conway Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Suzy Smith
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoisprogressingnicelyoverhurdles,shapingwellwhensecondof15on2mKelso handicapdebutafortnightago Opentofurtherimprovementandhardtobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA116
6 FLASH BARDOT (GB) (178)
Br B m Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench
6 11-4
Brendan Powell J
O Lord Sweeney Humphreys Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperatbestonFlat(stays13.5f)butbelowthatlevelin2025.SoldfromJackChannonfor 10,000gnsinDecember Makeshurdledebut.
7 PINK WALLS
(GB) (846)
TFRHHHII BHA-
6 11-4
Br B m Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Mr Paul D’Amato Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T
B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhandicapperontheFlatforLisaWilliamsonwhenlastseenin2023.Outsidernowhurdling afterlongabsence.
8
ROSE LIGHT
(GB) (7) 50
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 11-4
Br Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Rosie Briar I. J. Power J
O Mr R. Holmes Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Dr J. A. E. Hobby
TIMEFORMVIEWModesthandicapperonFlat(stays11/2m)forTonyForbesandofferedlittlein2hurdlestartsfornewyard lastmonth.
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 First Candidate (GB), 9-2 Atlantic City (GB), 8-1 Cappa Lass (IRE), Flash Bardot (GB), 18-1 Dolly Drama (IRE), 28-1 Diamond Grace (FR), 300-1 Pink Walls (GB), Rose Light (GB)
This looks a decent opportunityforFIRSTCANDIDATEto make it fifthtime luckyoverhurdles. Olly Murphy’s new recruit Atlantic City is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding hurdle newcomer Cappa Lass
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
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YOU MUST BE 18 OR OVER TO PLACE A BET
You may be asked to provide proof ofyour age when placing a bet.
Ifyou cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted.
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered 3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(SERIESFINAL)(GBBRACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£15712,2nd£7856,3rd£3928,4th £1964,5th£980, 6th£492, 7th£244, 8th£124.(PenaltyValue£20576)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs ICE IN THE VEINS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs ICE IN THE VEINS LONGESTTRAVELLER: DANCE AND GLANCE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 234 miles.
1 WILLIETHEBUILDER
(IRE)
(22) 321140 D 7 12-0
Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Crippled Cougar (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Mrs Susan Carsberg Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Arctic Tack Stud Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd, Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofapairof2mKemptonhandicapsthiswinter.CreditablefourthinacompetitiveraceatMusselburgh(2m,goodtosoft)on penultimatestart.FailedtofeatureintheCountyatCheltenhambutcandobetterbackinslightlycalmerwatersnow. TFRHHHII BHA136
2 BUCEPHALUS (GER) (21) 1-642P1 D 9 11-13
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Batya (IRE)
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Gestut Am Schlossgarten Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablefront-runnerwhoopenedhisaccountfortheseasonina4-runnerNewcastlehandicap(17f,goodtosoft)3weeksago butitwasaracewithlittledepthandhe’sworthopposingoff5lbhigherfacedwithamorecompetitivescenarionow. TFRHHIII BHA135
3 WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB) (28) 00-0123 D 6 11-3
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B R. W. Russell Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortearlyinhiscareerbutlookedmoreprofessionalwhengaininghandicapbreakthroughatHuntingdon(2m,soft)inDecember GoodplacedeffortsatKempton(secondtoWilliethebuilder)andSandown(ImperialCup)since.Shouldgowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA125
4
MR MCLOUGHLAN (GB) (26) 110103 D 6 11-0
Br B g Forever Now - Piddies Pride (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O The Mammoth Pack Ltd Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Pam Ellis Kambi Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWThreehurdlewinsthisseasonandwentdownonlyto2improversina2mStratfordhandicap(goodtosoft) lasttime.Likelytogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA122
5 DANCE AND GLANCE (GB) (56) 524125 D 6 10-12
Br B g Passing Glance - Cyd Charisse Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mere Racing Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Dale Hing & Nicole Langstaff geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWHasdoneverylittlewrongsinceswitchedtohandicaps,includingbig-fieldwinatAscot(2m,goodtosoft)justbeforeChristmas.GoodsecondatSandown nexttimeandshapedasifstillinformwhenremotefifthinvaluableeventatNewburylatest,fadingonverytestingground.Keyplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA120
6 SMART DECISION (GB) (10) 112405 D 5 10-11
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Maven James Bowen J
O Reality Partnerships XIX Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWWon5ofhisfirst6completedstartsoverhurdles.ImprovedagainwhennarrowlydeniedinaC&Dhandicap(goodtosoft) inJanuarybuthasn’treproducedthatlevelin3subsequentoutings.First-timecheekpiecesneedtosparkarevival. TFRHHIII BHA119
7 MARCHE D’ALIGRE (FR) (35) 20-2203 D 5 10-10
Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Simplon Joe Anderson (3) J
O Billam Roe Swindell Wilson & the Molds Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Ecurie X BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWStartedtheseasonwithgoodrunner-upeffortsin2mhandicapsatWetherbyandSandown(bothsoft) but2lessereffortshavefollowed,beaten231/2lengthsintothirdatNewburylasttime. TFRHHIII BHA118
8 ICE IN THE VEINS (IRE) (45) 241104 D 6 10-9
Br Gr g Order of St George (IRE) - She Ranks Me (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mr Dan Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Coolmara Stables Ltd The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back small-field novice hurdles on good/good to soft in November. Below that level in a pair of soft-groundhandicapssincebutcouldfarebetternowbackunderwhatarelikelytobelesstestingconditions. TFRHHHII BHA117
9 FRONTIER PRINCE (GB) (35) 213533 D
5 10-8
Br B or Br g Frontiersman - Scorpion Princess (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O Mr J. N. Greenley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr J Greenley BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkin2mChepstownoviceinOctoberandhasadvancedhisformsincesenthandicapping, thirdof8over21fatKelso5weeksago.Enterscalculationsbackat2minafirst-timetonguetie. TFRHHHHI BHA116
10 CASTELFORT (FR) (17) 505433 D 6 10-8
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Stellarmor (FR) J
O Chasing Gold
NON-RUNNER
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’ttaketofencesintheautumnbutmorelikeitoverhurdlesmorerecently,finishing13/4lengths thirdof6overjustshortof21/2matHerefordlasttime.Backdownintrip.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA116
11 TASHAN (GB) (106)
211-41P
D
5 10-6
Br B g Golden Horn - Tadpole Harry Cobden J
O The High Altitude Partners & A Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Willmo Bloodstock Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWReappearancefourthatChepstowworkedoutwellandheimprovedagaintomakeawinninghandicapdebutatExeter(17f,soft)inNovember FoundtohavebledwhenpulledupinAscothandicapwonbyDanceAndGlancejustbeforeChristmas.Giventimesince. TFRHHIII BHA114
12 INEDIT D’AMOUR (FR) (21) U-30154 D
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Sweet Love (FR)
O Four Counties
5 10-2
Charlie Maggs (3) J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme I. Garcon, MrJ-Pierre Garcon & Mr G The Injured Jockeys Fund, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchrecruitwhomadeitthirdtimeluckyforDonaldMcCainin2mCatterickmaidenhurdleonNewYear’sDay buthasstruggledin2handicapssince.First-timeblinkersreplacecheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: GIVEMEFIVE (IRE) 5 12 0 Paul O’Brien 9-2 (Harry Derham) 7 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 12. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6, 7. Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
TASHAN: Following its run on 19/12/2025 it was reported that the horse bled from the nose.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Dance And Glance (GB), 11-2 We’re Red And Blue (GB), 7-1 Mr McLoughlan (GB), 8-1 Bucephalus (GER), 9-1 Williethebuilder (IRE), 11-1 Smart Decision (GB), 12-1 Ice In The Veins (IRE), 14-1 Frontier Prince (GB), 18-1 Marche d’Aligre (FR), 20-1 Tashan (GB), 33-1 Inedit d’Amour (FR)
DANCE AND GLANCE faltered under extreme conditions in a valuable race at Newbury last time. The form of his win and second prior to that is strong and he’s selected to resume his progression and prove too strong for We’re Red And Blue and Frontier Prince.
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at pertemps.co.uk
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
GREAT BRITISH
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
VETS SCREEN POLICY
We have agreed with our vets that the screen should be erected, whenever a horse requires veterinary treatment on the course. This does not reflect the severity of an injury, but does help to provide a calm environment, in which the vet is better able to treat the horse.
Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse.
HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS2)(SERIESFINAL)(GBBRACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£15712,2nd£7856,3rd£3928,4th £1964,5th£980, 6th£492, 7th£244, 8th£124.(PenaltyValue£20576)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs BLUE CARPET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs BLUE CARPET
WEIGHTWATCHER: SECRETTRIX won off a handicap mark of 129, his rating is now down 9lb to 120
LONGESTTRAVELLER: JAKAR DU MOULIN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 192 miles.
1 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (27) 100-211 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J
O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B M. Sheehy BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablestayerlookedatadfortunatetogethisheadinfrontoverC&DinDecember,thoughnoflukeathisfollow-up victoryatWarwicklasttime.Seeminglybetterthanever,butthat’sreflectedinacareer-highmark. TFRHHHII BHA140
2 BLUE CARPET (GB) (37) 34-2121 D 6 11-1
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Yolaine (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr & Mrs Ben Houghton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Yorton Farm Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced6-y-ochasedhomeasubsequentwinneronNewburyhandicapbowpriortomakingit2-2overhurdlesatWetherby ingoodstyleinlate-February He’sintherighthandstokeepimprovingandshouldmakeaboldbidforthisvaluablepot. TFRHHHHI BHA127
3 ERNEST GRAY (IRE) (105) P-15216 D 9 10-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Emily Gray (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr Andy Peake Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Suroben Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedsecondsuccesssinceabreathingoperationwhenseeingoffacoupleofsubsequentwinners(includingHeatherHoney)atAintreebutstruggledoff thismarkwhensixthbehindSuperSurvivoroverC&DinDecemberCouldbemorecompetitiveoffabreak,though(fairrecordwhenfresh). TFRHHHII BHA124
4 JAKAR DU MOULIN (FR) (22) 24U-511 D 7 10-11
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Maguy des Plages (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr Remi Juvin & Mr Michel Thibault Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointpurchasehasimprovedasasecondseasonhurdler,followingupAscotwinwithacomprehensivedefeatofIAmMax atDoncasterlasttime.Needsmoretolandthehat-trickindeeperwaters,butthat’snotoutofthequestiongivenhisprofile. TFRHHHII BHA123
5 WALDEN (FR) (49) 301-131 D 6 10-11
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Gentilonda (FR)
O Value Racing - Walden
Stan Sheppard J
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B E.A.R.L. La Teerre Aux Duex Lunes et al Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWHavingfoundtheracecomingtoosoonwhenbiddingforahat-trickatLudlow,emphaticallyresumedprogresswithatakingvictory in18-runnerhandicapatAscotinmid-FebruaryThisisadeeperhandicap,buthe’simprovingfastandcanfollowup TFRHHHHH BHA123
6 PORTER IN THE PARK (IRE) (27) 033332 D 9 10-8
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Benefit of Porter (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (7) J
O Andrew Gemmell & Richard Lavelle Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B John Redmond Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortcontinuedherfinerunofformwhenchasinghomeSuperSurvivoratWarwicklasttime andwhilelikelytogiveherrunningagain,she’sprobablyvulnerabletoless-exposedtypes. TFRHHHII BHA120
7 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (30) 361331 CD 7 10-8
Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Firth of Malt Peter Kavanagh J
O Mrs S. Smith
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Distillery Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewhoregisteredafifthcareerwinwhencapitalisingonadropinclassoverC&Dlasttime. Givenhercurrenttrajectory,itwouldn’tbeasurpriseifsheholdsherowninbettercompany. TFRHHHII BHA120
8 SECRETTRIX (GB) (62) 150002 CD 9 10-8
Br B g Kayf Tara - Box of Trix (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (5) J
O Mr D Smith Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Aiden Murphy Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotthebetterofDoughmoreBoyinthe2024renewalofthisraceandbouncedbacktoformwithsightsloweredwhenrunner-upatMarketRaseninearly-February. Hasundergoneanotherbreathingoperationsince,andhemakesappealfromhandymarkwithmoreexperiencedconditionaltakingover. TFRHHHHI BHA120
9 I AM MAX (IRE) (22) 104552
Br Ch g Vendangeur (IRE) - Betty Scott
O Mr M. Scott
B Crossogue Stud & M. Scott
8 10-5
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulsortpulledclearoftherestbutwasnomatchforunexposedJakarduMoulinatDoncaster lasttime.Remainsaworkablemark,buthe’llhavebetteropportunitieswithsightslowered. TFRHHHII BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025:TINYTETLEY7 11 6 Callum Pritchard 4-1 (Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
ProbableS.P’s: 7-2 Blue Carpet (GB), 9-2Jakardu Moulin (FR), 6-1Walden (FR), 8-1 SecretTrix(GB), 10-1 Ernest Gray(IRE), Heather Honey (GB), 12-1 Super Survivor (IRE), 14-1 Porter In The Park (IRE), 20-1 I Am Max (IRE)
Improving pair WALDEN and Blue Carpet are likely to have this between them, with Tom Lacey’s charge narrowly preferred following an emphatic success atAscot last time. Secret Trix is 1lb lower than when winning the 2024 renewal of this race and has seemingly been campaigned with a repeat in mind.
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UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ CHASE SERIES FINAL
The 2025/26 renewal of the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series reaches its climax today, following a competitive series of seven qualifiers staged throughout the season. Designed to showcase the durability and class of the sport’s seasoned chasers, the series has once again provided a compelling narrative from autumn through to spring.
Today’s £100,000 Final brings together the most consistent and battle-hardened performers from those qualifying contests. Each runner has earned their place through strong performances over middle distances, often in testing conditions, highlighting both stamina and jumping prowess.
Veterans’ chases continue to be a popular feature of the National Hunt calendar, offering fans the chance to follow familiar and much-loved horses as they compete at a high level later in their careers. This Final represents not only a valuable prize but also a fitting stage for these experienced campaigners to shine.
THE UNIBETMIDDLE DISTANCE
VETERANS’
HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL)
for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£39280,2nd£19640,3rd£9820,4th£4910,5th£2450, 6th£1230,7th£610,8th£310 (PenaltyValue£51440)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs LE MILOS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs LE MILOS
WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 9lb to 133.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: DREAL DEAL trained by P J Rothwell, Ireland.
1
MINELLA DRAMA (IRE)
(35) 0P-3P42 CD 11 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE)
Theo Gillard J
O Green Day Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B R. McCarthy Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulinlastseason’sOldRoanatAintreeandcreditablethirdinthelatestrenewalofthatGrade2handicapinOctober Chasedhomethelongodds-on Protektoratina4-runnerListedeventatKelsolasttimeandeach-wayclaimsbackinhandicapcompanyhavingedgeddowntoaworkablemark. TFRHHHII BHA143
2
GUARD YOUR DREAMS
(GB) (25) 04F-21B D 10 11-12
Br B g Fame And Glory - Native Sunrise (IRE)
O Graham and Alison Jelley
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhonotchedsecondsuccessoverfencesinaqualifierforthis(firstruninveteranscompany)atWarwick(21/2m,soft)wherehereadily brushedaside4oftheserivals,headedbyFugitifBroughtdownatthefirstatCheltenhamsincebutsolidchanceheregrantedbetterluck. TFRHHHHI BHA141
3 LE MILOS (GB) (56) 15P623 D BF 11 11-10
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Banjaxed Girl
O The Jolly Good Partnership
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwicesuccessfulinveteranshandicapslasttermandwasfourthof9offa2lbhighermarkinthisrace12monthsago.However,hewasseemingly beatenfairandsquarewhenthirdtoGuardYourDreamsatWarwicklasttimeandheessentiallyneedsastiffertestthanthisnowadays TFRHHHII BHA139
4 NUMITOR (GB) (29) P1P-PP4 CD
12 11-5
Br Gr g Schiaparelli (GER) - Just Popsy Richie McLernon J
O Mr Paul G. Jacobs and Wetumpka Racing
Heather Main, Wantage T
B Mr & Mrs James Main Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3veterans’eventslasttermbutpulledupinthisraceonfinalstartofthatcampaignandalsofailedtocompletefirst2startsofthisseason.Bettereffort followinganotherbreathingoperationwhenfourthtoGenoisatExeterbutit’shardtoenvisagehimturningthetablesonthatrival. TFRHHIII BHA134
5 FUGITIF (FR) (56) 00-5542 11 11-5
Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR)
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
B Mr Andre Rousseau LAP Electrical Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerwhosemostnotablesuccesscameintheDecemberGoldCupatCheltenhamin2023.Winlesssincebuthismarkhasdippedsignificantlyasa consequenceandpostedbesteffortforawhilewhen13lengthssecondtoGuardYourDreamatWarwick.First-timevisorreplacescheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA134
6 OUTLAW
PETER (IRE) (29) 05-3042 D BF 10 11-5
Br B g Mustameet (USA) - My Katie (IRE)
O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Louis Robinson Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyedfruitfulfirstcampaignoverfencesin2023/24,winning3times.Belowthatlevelinalightcareersincebutgraduallybackontrackthisseason,showing moreofhisoldsparkwhenalengthsecondtoGenoiswithNumitorandNeonMoonadriftatExeterlasttime.Nowtriedincheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA134
7 COURTLAND (IRE) (113) 232U24 D 11 11-4
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE)
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace
James Bowen J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mrs Rosemary Ross Adept GRP Cabinets Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMissedalloflastseasonbutresumedwithacoupleofsolideffortsduringthesummerandhasremainedingoodheartsince,notablyjusttouchedoffbyTwig atSandowninNovemberHowever,latestbelowpareffortdroppedtothistripatCheltenhamwasareminderthatheneedsastiffertest. TFRHHIII BHA133
8 THE FLIER BEGLEY (IRE) (11) 31-1P02 CD 11 11-3
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Las Princess (IRE)
Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Mr J. M. Tomlinson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B C. O’Brennan
TIMEFORMVIEWHealthystrikerateoverfences,withthe2025renewalofthisraceamongthehalf-a-dozenraceshehaswonfromhis22chasestarts.Warmedupfor arepeatbidwithacreditableeffortoverhurdlesatSouthwellrecentlybuthe’s7lbhigherintheweightscomparedto12monthsago
9 WHISTLEINTHEDARK
(IRE) (113) 6-14610 D 11 11-3
Br B g Fame And Glory - Last of Many (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (3) J
O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mrs Kathleen McKeever Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinnerofaPerthhandicaplastspringandstruckagainwhenproving8lengthstoostrongforTheWiddowMakerbackfromabreakatCarlisle(21/2m, goodtosoft)inNovemberFailedtofireatCheltenhamthefollowingmonth,though,andothersmakemoreappeal.Cheekpiecesrefitted. TFRHIIII BHA132
10 DREAL DEAL
(IRE) (33) 124600 D
11 11-1
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O Devlin/Smith/O’Hare/Rothwell P. J. Rothwell, Ireland T
B Ballymorisheen Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerwhoregisteredhisthirdsuccessoverthelargerobstaclesatKillarneylastsummerNorealimpactinacoupleofstrong Leopardstownhandicapssincereturningfromabreakbutthismarkisafaironeandhe’scertainlynotonetowriteoffjustyet. TFRHHIII BHA130
11
NEON MOON
(IRE) (29) 4514F5 D
10 11-1
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Hidden Horizons (IRE) Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr C. McDonnell W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWRegainedthewinningthreadatAscotinNovemberbut,commensuratewithhisup-and-downprofile,hehasn’tbeen inthesameformsince,mostrecentlybeatenthebestpartof17lengthsintheExeterracewonbyGenois. TFRHHIII BHA130
12
TRIPLE TRADE (GB) (35) 4-13134 D
10 11-1
Br B g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Doubly Guest Brendan Powell J
O SJS Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof2ofhisfirst3startsofthisseasonpriortofinishingagoodthirdinavaluableCheltenhamhandicapinJanuary Failedtogetinvolvedina meaningfulwaywhenfourthof11atNewburynexttimebutheremainsonafairmarkandisonetoconsiderbackinveteranscompany. TFRHHHHH BHA130
13 FILANDERER (GB) (25) 11-151P D
10 11-0
Br B g Kayf Tara - Flirtatious Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuedprogressionfromlasttermwhenlandinga4-timerbyawidemarginatFfosLasinOctober.DeliveredanotherstylishdisplayatMarketRasen inJanuaryand,thoughhestruggledattheCheltenhamFestivallasttime,hehastoentercalculationsbacknowbackincalmerwaters TFRHHHII BHA129
14 DUBAI DAYS (IRE) (40) 2U2-401 CD
12 10-11
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Comeragh Girl (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Alexander, McGarrity, Morris & Parker N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mrs Hannah Crowley Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd, Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedterrificstrikerateatAyrwhenbagginga7-runnerhandicapchaseover20.5finFebruary.Knowshiswayroundhere,too,havingscored overC&DlastFebruarybut4lbriseforthatlast-time-outAyrsuccesscouldanchorhim.Unseatedriderinthisrace12monthsago TFRHHIII BHA126
15 LORD BADDESLEY (IRE) (56) 03-1365 D 11 10-10
Br B or Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tropical Ocean (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Edward Ryan geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningreturnin3-runnerhandicapchaseatNewburyinNovemberbuthasfoundthingstoughersince, mostrecentlytailedoffinthequalifierforthiswonbyGuardYourDreamsatWarwick. TFRHIIII BHA125
16 GENOIS (FR) (29) 06-5121 10 10-10
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - La Rousseliere (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Haras de La Rousseliere Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFormdippedfollowingaverypositivestarttolastseason(winnerofGrade3Wetherbyhandicaponsecondrunofthatcampaign)butfirmlybackontrack inrecentmonths,accountingforseveraloftheserivalsonhisfirstforayintoveteranscompanyatExeter(19f,soft)lasttime.Majorplayer. TFRHHHII BHA125
17 THE WIDDOW MAKER
(GB) (145) 6616-32 BF 12 10-5
Br Ch g Arvico (FR) - Countess Point
O Mr Sax Purdie
Dylan Johnston J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mrs J. E. Purdie Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa4-runnerveterans’raceatExeter(19f,good)lastspringandplacedbothstartsthistimeround,latterlybeaten8lengthsbyWhistleinthedark atCarlisleinNovember6lbbetteroffthatrivalnowbutseveraloftheothers,includinghisstablemateTripleTrade,aremoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2025: THE FLIER BEGLEY (IRE) 10 10 7 Jack Hogan 5-1 (Gary Hanmer) 9 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 15, 17 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 14. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Genois (FR), 8-1 Filanderer (GB), 17-2 Guard Your Dreams (GB), 9-1 Outlaw Peter (IRE), 10-1 Le Milos (GB), 11-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 12-1 Fugitif (FR), 14-1 Dubai Days (IRE), 16-1 Triple Trade (GB), 18-1 Numitor (GB), 22-1 Courtland (IRE), The Widdow Maker (GB), 28-1 Neon Moon (IRE), 40-1 The Flier Begley (IRE), Dreal Deal (IRE), 66-1 Whistleinthedark (IRE), Lord Baddesley (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
The value angle could be TRIPLE TRADE, who was successful on his sole previous foray into veterans company at Sandown in January and his subsequent share ofthird in a major Cheltenham handicap was a solid effort. It’s probably best to overlook his latest run and, taking that out of the equation, his claims are strongerthan his anticipated position in the betting would suggest.There are dangers aplenty, headed by Guard Your Dreams, while Filanderer and Genois are also high on the shortlist.
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14500 OwnersPrizeMoney 1st£5857,2nd£2928,3rd£1465,4th£732,5th£365. (PenaltyValue£7657.45)Weightsraised1lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsand HandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (14 wins from 100 runners, 14%) runs COUNTADHEMAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs COUNTADHEMAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: IMPERIAL BEDE won off a handicap mark of 116, his rating is now down 7lb to 109 LONGESTTRAVELLER: BONZA BOY trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 240 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 IMPERIAL BEDE (FR) (41) 634-415 D BF 8 12-0
Br B g Robin du Nord (FR) - Amusez Moi (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Ms Brigitte Dargaud Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatCatterickinFebruarybutpossiblyfoundruncomingtooquicklywhenlastof5 in19fhandicapchaseatHereford41daysago Worthanotherchance.
2 HEADS OR HARPS (GB) (29) 1-62322 9 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Dametori (FR)
BHA109
Derek Fox J
O Mr Mark Blandford Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Rowland Crellin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunningwellwithoutwinningthisseason,placedforfourthconsecutivetimewhensecondof3inhandicapchase atAyr29daysago Mustentercalculationsagain.
3 I SHUTTHAT D’OR (FR) (390) 012115- D 8 11-13
HHHII BHA109
Br B g Barastraight - Anicka d’Or (FR) Brendan Powell J
O Mr Derrick Mayes Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Mathieu Lalanne & Mr Gilles Chaignon Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedathirdwinoftheseasonatHerefordinJanuary2025butofffor13monthssinceonlyfifthof6 inhandicapchaseatStratford(22f).Needstohitthegroundrunning.
4 BONZA BOY (GB) (49) 0P2-612 9 11-13
HHIII BHA108
Br Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Purple Patch Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr G. T. Lever Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr G. T. Lever Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWScoredatExeterinJanuaryandbackeditupwithagoodsecondof7inhandicapchaseatWincanton followingmonth.Needsconsideringoffthesamemark.
5 VICTORIA MILANO (IRE) (59) 2643-F0 8 11-5
BHA108
Br B m Milan - Aughrim Vic (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Milano Racing Syndicate
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B William J. Noonan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDual2m/2m5fhurdleswinnerin2023/24forAlastairRalph.Generallybelowparlastseasonthoughand againforhernewyardthisterm.Othersaremoreappealing.
6 COUNTADHEMAR (IRE) (21) 3-35522 BF 6 11-3
Br B g Westerner - Bobset Leader (IRE)
O Mr T. G. Leslie
HHIII BHA100
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miss Mary R. Barry Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeapromisingstartinthissphere,secondof6in2mhandicapatNewcastle21daysago.Jumpswell andratesabigplayernudgedup1lb
7 ROYAL DEESIDE (GB) (13) 0-1R1P3 D 6 10-13
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb
BHA98
Charlie Maggs (3) J
O K Jardine R Griffiths Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown TIMEFORMVIEWAdualwinnerthisseasonandhecomeshereonthebackofagoodthirdof13inhandicapchaseatCarlisle 13daysago Inconsistentsortoverall,however.
HHIII BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CAPTAIN IVAN (IRE) 11 11 13 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Ewan Whillans) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Stewards Note: I SHUTTHAT D’OR: Following its run on 10/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Imperial Bede (FR), 3-1 Count Adhemar (IRE), 9-2 Bonza Boy (GB), 6-1 Heads Or Harps (GB), 8-1 I Shut That d’Or (FR), 18-1 Royal Deeside (GB), 40-1 Victoria Milano (IRE)
COUNT ADHEMAR has started well over fences and this good-jumping type can gain a first win in this sphere at the chief expense of Imperial Bede who is fancied to bounce back from a lesser effort at Hereford after a break. Both Heads Or Harps and Bonza Boy can’t be discounted either in this competitive handicap
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)Weights lowered 7lb
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs BROOKSIDE LA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs BROOKSIDE LA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KENZO DES BRUYERES & MIGHTY FLEUR trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 203 miles.
1 TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) (15) 45-020F 6 11-7
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr R. Kingston Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr Roy Kingston Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWStandouteffortwhenrunner-upinChepstownoviceinDecemberandwasalreadyniggledalongwhenfallingatthefifthonNewburyhandicapbow (18/1)lasttime.Perhapsnotanobviouscandidatetoaddtostable’srecenthaulofwinners,thoughworthagoinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA110
2 LAWTAN (FR) (21) 6F15 5 11-6
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - All The Law (FR) Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Mr M. Scott Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
B Jean-Francois Magnien LAP Electrical Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced5-y-omadeawinningdebutoverfencesforFrancoisNicolleandhavingbeenpickedupforEUR21,000bynewconnections,offered somethingtoworkwithwhenfifthin21/2mUttoxeternovice.Longertripshouldsuitbutheropeningmarkdoesn’tlookagenerousone. TFRHHIII BHA109
3 SPRINGTIME LEGEND (GB) (30) 25-4613 6 11-5
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Parstara Richie McLernon J
O Springtime Friends Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B R. M. Fear
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenoffthemarkinaweakHerefordhandicapandwhileacreditablethirdonfirsttryoverthissortoftrip atWincanton(goodtosoft)subsequently,sheprobablyneedsanevengreaterstaminatest. TFRHHHII BHA108
4 KENZO DES BRUYERES
(FR) (34) P-31144 D 6 11-4
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Omance (FR) James Bowen J
O Miss Jayne Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mr G. Thomas & EARL Ecurie Des Mottes Peterand Karen Bowen Racing,Adept GRPCabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWKapgardegelding.DamlightlyracedoverfencesinFrance,fromfamilyoftop-classchaserupto3mEnvoiAllenandChampionHurdlewinnerEspoird’Allen Dual pointwinnershowedmoresecondtimeupover21/2matFfosLasandwhilebredtoappreciatethistrip,hisopeningmarklooksaharshone. TFRHHIII BHA107
5 BIG
STORM BREWING
(GB) (15) 65-2011 D 7 11-3
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Bannow Storm (IRE)
Harry Reed J
O Border Caravans Ltd Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Kennie Little TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesontheup,followinguphisNewcastlesuccesswithvictoryina5-runnerhandicapatMusselburgh lasttime.Thisismuchmorecompetitive,thoughhe’sfarfromexposedasastayer. TFRHHHII BHA106
6 BROOKSIDE LA (IRE) (77)
5-55413 6 11-3
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Brookside (IRE)
O Mr Christopher Greenall
B Burgage Stud
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWSix-figurepurchasewhocamefromaless-than-idealpositiontomakeawinninghandicapdebutatWetherbyandshapedwellwhen thirdbehindanimproverin2m5fhandicaphereinJanuary Inexcellenthandsandshouldprogressagainuppedto3m. TFRHHHHH BHA106
7 KADJAR DES MOTTES (FR) (27) 4-4F42U
Br B g Balko (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)
O David Shaw & Nigel Dunnington
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Mottes
D 6 11-3
Theo Gillard J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoseformoverhurdlesandfenceshasprovedconsistentratherthanprogressive,unseating afterthethirdinCarlislechaselatest.Doesatleasttacklestayingtripsforfirsttimeasahurdler TFRHHHII BHA106
8 LARGY GO (IRE) (29) 1-23 D BF 5 11-3
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Jo Go (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr John P. McManus
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Cathy O’Leary Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWFetched£305,000afterwinningsolestartinIrishpointlastMarchandthoughunabletolandtheoddsin2mAyrmaidensecondtimeupoverhurdles, thatformhasworkedoutwell,andhelooksinterestingmakingquickswitchtohandicapsoveramarkedlylongertrip
BHA106
9 MIGHTY FLEUR (GB) (79) 3-22250 6 11-2
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE)
O Big Time Billy Racing
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B John Bryan Big Time Billy Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFormhastakenaturnfollowingaveryconsistentstartunderRules,shapingwithlittleencouragementonNewcastlechasedebut inJanuary Couldbouncebackonhandicaphurdlebow,forallshedoesn’tlookobviouslywelltreated. TFRHHIII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: ELUSIVENESS (IRE) 6 11 7 Lorcan Williams 9-1 (Jeremy Scott) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2BrooksideLa(IRE),7-2LargyGo(IRE),11-2BigStormBrewing(GB),10-1SpringtimeLegend(GB),12-1KadjardesMottes(FR), 14-1 Kenzo des Bruyeres (FR), 16-1TimesAre Green (IRE), 25-1 MightyFleur(GB), 28-1 Lawtan (FR)
Improving BROOKSIDE LA ought to relish this step up in trip and can make it 2 wins from 3 in handicaps. If there is a fly in the ointment, it’s likely to be expensive point recruit Largy Go
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
(CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7472, 2nd £3735, 3rd £1869, 4th £934, 5th £466. (PenaltyValue £9769.85)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(21 wins from 109 runners, 19%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(9 wins from 40 runners, 22%) runs MAJOR FORTUNE
WEIGHTWATCHER: CERENDIPITY won off a handicap mark of 122, his rating is now down 9lb to 113.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: IF NOT FOR DYLAN trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.
1 LAGANHILL (GB) (43) 03-4202 C BF 8 12-0
Br B g Kayf Tara - No Pushover Sam Twiston-Davies J
O The Fast Cast Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B R. F. and S. D. Knipe Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWAdual2mwinnerasnovicehurdlerlastseason.Yettoscoreoverfencesbuthegotbackontrackinfirst-timecheekpieces whensecondof4in3mExeterhandicap43daysago Inthemixwithheadgearretained.
2 FORTUNEDEFORTUNATA (IRE) (48) 5-BP0UP 9 12-0
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Glenda King (IRE) Jack Power (5) J
O Mr Herbert Bourchier Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Jack Bennett B&B Hygiene S TIMEFORMVIEWEndedhistimewithGordonElliottoutofsorts,pulledupin27fhandicapchaseatPunchestown48daysago. Needsthisyardswitchtosparkaresurgence.
3 SALADINS SON (IRE) (49) P11-243 BF 8 11-11
Br B g Tobougg (IRE) - Denny de Lap (IRE)
HHIII BHA-
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Thomas Westropp Bennett geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfortheswitchtothisyardlastseason,scoringthreetimes.Hasacquittedhimselfwellall3runs thisterm,thirdof6atWincanton(25f)lasttime.Aplayerattheseweights.
TFRHHHHH BHA122
4 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (29) 3-40122 D BF 8 11-11
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Noel O’Brien Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatWincantoninJanuaryandpostedagoodsecondof3in22fhandicapchase atLeicester29daysago Canmakehispresencefeltagain.
TFRHHHHI BHA122
5 BUCKNA (IRE) (37) 2-P11P5 6 11-9
Br Br g Order of St George (IRE) - Close Flame (IRE) J
5 BUCKNA 6 11-9 and
NON-RUNNER
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Close Holding Ltd Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedontheupwhenscoringtwiceoverfencesatHereford(25f)beforeChristmasbuthe’srunmodestly atNewburyandWetherbysince.Cheekpiecesarereachedfor.
TFRIIIII BHA120
6 JACKS PARROT (FR) (38) 35-4324 BF 7 11-8
Br B g Free Port Lux - Boscraie (FR)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O MTRC and Appleton Racing Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Mr Jacques Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodnickwithoutwinningthisterm,thirdintheTommyWhittleoverC&DinDecemberandfourthof11in29fBangorhandicap lasttime.Consideredoncemoreforyardthathastookthepast2runningsofthis.
7 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (36) 3-3U431 11 11-7
HHHII BHA119
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE) Alan Doyle (3) J
O Mr T. Carruthers Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedonareducedmarkwhenmakingallin9-runnerhandicapchaseatDoncaster(3m)36daysago. Backup6lbbutthisveterancangowellagain.
8 JUPITER DES BORDES (FR) (27) 312055 7 11-4
HHHII BHA118
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bossa Nova (FR) Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Greenfield Racing
B Mme M. Hanquiez, Mr G. Hanquiez & Earl L
Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T
LAP Electrical Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDeservedlyopenedhisaccountinthissphereatWarwick(3m)inDecemberbutwentinsnatchesinrefittedcheekpieces whenabelow-parfifththerelasttime.
TFRHHHII BHA115
9 SKI LODGE (IRE) (37) 1-222F4 C 7 11-4
Br B g Gatewood - Ballygill Countess (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ski Lodge Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Martin Donnellan Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdlerbuthe’sfailedtobuildonapromisingstartinthissphere,cominginawell-heldfourthof6 in3mWetherbyhandicaplasttime.Cheekpiecesgoonnow.
10 SOLAR SYSTEM (FR) (33) 154-503 C 7 11-4
HHIII BHA115
Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Solar Wind (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWA3-timewinninghurdlerlastseason.Shapedencouraginglyonhischasingbowwhenthirdof6in3mhandicap atSouthwell33daysago Maydobetterwithcheekpiecesadded. TFRHHHII BHA115
11 CERENDIPITY (IRE) (13) 24F650 9 11-2
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Check The Forecast (IRE) Peter Kavanagh J
O Mrs A. Shore Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Neil R. Tector Tuffa Footwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratNewcastlelastMarchbuthehasbeenexpensivetofollowsince,hisjumpingoftenanissue. Noteasytowarmto
12 MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (41) U04P31
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace
BHA113
11 11-1
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Mr Bob Barrett Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Bob Barrett Acton At Morville S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded a long losing run in 7-runnerhandicap chase at Hereford (25f) 41 days ago Not oneto relyon thoughsoothersstillappealmore.
13 ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (29) 6U2412
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou
O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke
9 10-3
HHIII BHA112
Freddie Mitchell (3) J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwinningwaysatLeicesterinFebruaryandbackeditupwithagoodsecondof6there29daysago. Notoutofthingsnudgedup1lb
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
TFRHHHII BHA100
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9, 10 Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 8, 13.
Stewards Note:
SALADINS SON: Following its run on 14/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at sixth last.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 If Not For Dylan (IRE), 13-2 Saladins Son (IRE), 17-2 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 9-1 Major Fortune (IRE), 11-1 Laganhill (GB), Solar System (FR), 12-1 Jacks Parrot (FR), Ski Lodge (IRE), 14-1 Cerendipity (IRE), 16-1 One Last Glance (GB), 22-1 Jupiter des Bordes (FR), 33-1 Fortunedefortunata (IRE)
This is wide open but SALADINS SON rates just the pick of the weights and is taken to gain a deserved first success ofthe season. Dan Skelton’s in-form Major Fortune heads the list of dangers, although If Not For Dylan and Solar System enter calculations too.
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EVENTS
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.37 - THE PETER SUNDERLAND CHELTENHAM CERTAINTY MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, March 30th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 presented to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £50 - Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.12 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20576 to the winning horse The second to receive £9460, the third £4732, the fourth £2364, the fifth £1184, the sixth £588, the seventh £296 and the eighth £148. for four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a ChallengerTwo Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier during the current season. £200 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 7 at £40 and 12 at £200 - Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15712; Second £7856; Third £3928; Fourth £1964; Fifth £980; Sixth £492; Seventh £244; Eighth £124. (PenaltyValue £20576)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.46 -THE PERTEMPS NETWORK CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINALHANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20576 to the winning horse The second to receive £9460, the third £4732, the fourth £2364, the fifth £1184, the sixth £588, the seventh £296 and the eighth £148. for four yrs old and upwards, which have been placed in the first eight on at least one occasion in a Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier during the current season. £200 stake if the horse is rated 120 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 119 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 140 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 12st. Subsequently, the excess over 140 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. PERTEMPS NETWORK has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS NETWORK. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18 entries, 5 at £40 and 13 at £200 - Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15712; Second £7856; Third £3928; Fourth £1964; Fifth £980; Sixth £492; Seventh £244; Eighth £124. (PenaltyValue £20576) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.20 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (SERIES FINAL) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. for ten yrs old and upwards, which have finished in the first 8 in a Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Handicap Steeple Chase Series Qualifier staged in 2025/26. £500 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. Unibet has generously sponsored this series, and this final. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Unibet. 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 PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,hasbeen placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 18entries,1at£100and17at£500 -ClosedMarch30th,2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£39280;Second£19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310 (PenaltyValue £51440) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.55 -THEJCB FASTRAC HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7657 to the winning horse The second to receive £3523, the third £1761, the fourth £881 and the fifth £439 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £72 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £58 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 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 JCB. 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. 13 entries at £72 - Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365. (PenaltyValue £7657.45) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.30 - THE JCB HYDROGEN NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 23 entries at £45.Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3635; Second £1817;Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90) Weights lowered 7lb.
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.05 - THE JCB HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9769 to the winning horse The second to receive £4495, the third £2247, the fourth £1124 and the fifth £560 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £92 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £74 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 2nd. Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £92 - Closed March 30th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7472; Second £3735; Third £1869; Fourth £934; Fifth £466. (PenaltyValue £9769.85)
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 FIXTURES
