THURSDAY 5 MARCH 2026
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WELCOME TO
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Haydock Park for this afternoon’s racing, kindly sponsored by CopyBet, as we gather for an exciting fixture in the immediate build-up to the Cheltenham Festival.
With the Festival just days away, today’s meeting offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy competitive racing while looking ahead to one of the highlights of the National Hunt season We are hosting a range of activities within the Parade Ring throughout the afternoon, including previews and insights focused on the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, providing racegoers with expert views and plenty of talking points as anticipation builds
We are also pleased to reflect on a recent yard visit for our Annual Members to the training base of Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero. It was a fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet the team, and see first-hand the care and preparation that goes into readying horses for the racecourse. Days like these form a valued part of our Annual Membership offering, bringing supporters closer to the sport beyond raceday itself
With an exciting spring and summer still to come, Annual Memberships for the remainder of the year are available and offer excellent value for those looking to make the most of our upcoming fixtures In addition, shares remain available in the Haydock Park Racing Club horse, trained by Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero a unique opportunity to experience ownership and follow a horse’s journey throughout the season.
Our team has worked hard to ensure an enjoyable raceday experience for all, with welcoming hospitality, quality food and drink options, and friendly staff on hand throughout the course
I would like to thank CopyBet for their valued support of today’s fixture and to thank you for joining us at Haydock Park. I hope you enjoy a competitive afternoon of racing and an informative build-up to the Cheltenham Festival
Best of luck
Simon Tonge General Manager
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Saturday 4th April
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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
Guy Upton (Chief Steward)
Jeremy Barlow (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Thomas Evetts, Nathan Green
Starters
Stuart Turner, Lee Jones
Judge
Nick Bostock
Clerk Of The Scales
Michael Roberts
Veterinary Officer
Mark Tabachnik
Veterinary Surgeons
Kate Sumner (SRVS)
Graham Potts (RVS)
Kerry Comb (RVS)
Medical Officers
Dr John Edwards (SRMO)
Dr John Murray (RMO)
Dr Ian Roberts (RMO)
Dr Louise Williams (RMO)
Nurse
Darron Lomax
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Amy Fairclough, Melanie Swarbrick, Joanna Vickers
Betting Ring Manager
Neil Pateman
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
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LEADING THE RACE FOR 80 YEARS
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6059, 2nd £3029 (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerriero
(6 wins from 62 runners, 10%) runs GAMESTERS GUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero
(4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs GAMESTERS GUY LONGESTTRAVELLER: RUBYISLAND trained by N Richards, Greystoke, 86 miles.
colours no horse
1 GAMESTERS
GUY (GB) (20) 42-3152
7 11-10
Br Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady Craig Nichol J
O Gamesters Partnership Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V. Williams Dodson & Horrell Ltd, Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdler/chaserwhotypicallytookastrongholdwhennomatchforodds-onwinneratChepstowlastmonth,buthemaydo betterifgivenhisheadinfirst-timetonguestrap(hasmadeallpreviously)andremainstheonetobeatonpreviousform. TFRHHHHH BHA134
2 RUBY
ISLAND
(GB) (28) 6-21443
9 11-3
Br Ch m Trans Island - Midnight Mayhem (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Buckingham & Ritzema Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Christopher T. Dawson Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmarehasimprovedforfences,winningsecondtimeupatAyrinNovember,andunderliningherconsistency whenthirdina6-runnerListedmares’chaseatHuntingdonlastmonth.Lookssuretogiveherrunningagain. TFRHHHHI BHA126
DECLARED RUNNERS 2
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Gamesters Guy (GB), 11-10 Ruby Island (GB)
GAMESTERS GUY may just hold the tactical/class edge in an interesting match-up and he’s taken to land a second success over fences.
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
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £285,818 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £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 (20 wins from 104 runners, 19%) runs COUMEENOOLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 61 runners, 18%) runs COUMEENOOLE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHEMOULIN trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 136 miles.
SECOND RACE
1 BALLYEASTON (IRE) (67) 2-2332 6 11-7
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Hurricane Linda (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Ronnie O’Neill Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapoint/bumperandhasimprovedwitheachstartoverhurdles,chasinghomeanow-usefulprospectatCatterick inDecember,withoutlookingthefinishedarticle(hungleftbeforelast) Maydobetteragaininfirst-timetonguestrap TFRHHHHI BHA115
2 CHEMOULIN
(FR) (49)
54
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Castilly (FR)
6 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mrs S. Longsdon Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Mr Loic Malivet and Mme Martine Malivet Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’timproveondebutformbutshapedbetterthantheresultwhenfourthin16-runnermaidenatNewcastle(20.3f,goodtosoft) inJanuaryThatformisn’tanythingoutoftheordinary,though,andhe’slikelytobebetteroffinhandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
COUMEENOOLE
(IRE) (19) F30005 7 11-7
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Madam Bovary (IRE) Tristan Durrell J
O The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedfairformtoplaceinmultiplemaidenhurdlesbetween21/2m-3mforPaulNolaninIreland buthasyettofireforDanSkelton.Toosoontowriteoff,especiallyifthemarketspeaksinhisfavour TFRHHHII BHA110
4 JONZAC (FR) (12) 3-31P00 6 11-7
Br B g Masked Marvel - Dalina (FR)
TobyWynne J
O Mr Ed Mulligan Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Mme Josette Lasseur
TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldinbumperonsolestartforWillieMullinsandwhilehewonapointinNovemberlastyear, he’sfailedtomakeanimpactoverhurdlesfornewyard
5 NOBLE DON (IRE) (783) 3F/20/- 7 11-7
Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Pops Choice (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Rupert Frost & John Murray D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Patrick Cronin
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinpointsbutofferedlittleinaSedgefieldbumperonRulesdebutover2yearsago.
6 SHUILE WARRIOR (GB) (49) 221-250 8 11-7
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Shuile Role
O Mr Simon Edwards
B Simon Edwards
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerremainswithnoformunderRules.
7
SOLID PERFORMER
-
Mr Huw Edwards (7) J
Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury T
(IRE) (24) 1-332 8 11-7
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - She’s A Venture (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
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O Hemmings Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Michael Crean Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWGood-lookingpointwinnerbuiltonprevioushurdlepromisewhengoingcloseuppedintripatCatterick(25.3f,soft)lasttime andwhilestepbackintripmaynotproveideal,hestillhasplentyofpotentialandshouldgethisownwayinfront. TFRHHHHH BHA112
8 YORKSHIRE MAN SAM (GB) (49) 33//-50 8 11-7
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Annie’s Gift (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O The Magic Circle
B Mr & Mrs P Nelson
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWShapedwellinbumpersin2022butnoshowinpairofhurdlesthisseasonfollowingasignificantabsence. TFRHHIII BHA-
PERFORMER still has scope for improvement and may be able to dominate this race from the front. Ballyeaston bumped into one at Catterick last time and looks the likely danger
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
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £16000
Owners Prize Money 1st £6462, 2nd £3230, 3rd £1616, 4th £808, 5th £403. (PenaltyValue £8449.60)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): D McCain (12 wins from 96 runners, 12%) runs MAXIMILIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runsWALBUCK’S LONGESTTRAVELLER:WALBUCK’S trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.
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1 IRON BRIDGE (IRE) (49) 0/3PP-2P C 10 12-0
Br B g Milan - Chit Chat Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Hemmings Racing Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Sean Murphy Trust Inns Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOut-and-outstayerbutwinlesssince2022andhardtocatchright,goingcloseatCarlisleonreturnbut runningmodestlyinthisheadgearatWincantonsince.
2 MAXIMILIAN (GER) (20) 2//P-2223 10 11-11
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)
Brian Hughes J
O Owners Group 099 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Gestut Harzburg Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovice hurdlerin 2022/23.Verylightlyraced since andnot progressingoverfencesthis season, respectablethirdof6atKelso3weeksagoonhandicapdebutinthissphere.Upintrip TFRHHHII BHA132
3 KI WOO (FR) (40) 11-662P 6 10-12
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Calonge (FR)
Craig Nichol J
O Haydock Park Racing Company Limited Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Jacques Cypres, Nicolas Cypres Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonBangormaiden/novicehurdlesover19.5fand23flastspring.Leftreturn/chasedebuttherewellbehindwhengoodsecondatDoncaster inDecemberbutreportedlysufferedabreathingproblemfollowingmonth.Seemsbestawayfromtestingconditions. TFRHHHII BHA119
4 WAL
BUCK’S
(FR) (20) 35-4421 C 7 10-7
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Walsamelle (FR)
Derek Fox J
O Mr John P. McManus Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Thierry Prod’Homme & Mickael Prod’Homme Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinhandicapchasehereinDecember2024andfirstwinsincewhenmakingallatKelso3weeksago,lookingbetterthanever infirst-timeheadgearHandicapperhasn’toverreactedtothatwide-marginsuccesssoremainsoffirminterestagain. TFRHHHHH BHA114
5
SAFE DESTINATION
(GB) (74) 4-3126P BF 8 10-2
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Leighton Lass
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Malcolm Berryman Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Yorton Farm Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWReadilylandedconditionaljockeys’handicapatChepstow(26)inOctober.DecentsecondatKemptonlaterthatmonth butnotsogoodnext2starts,beatenbeforetripwasanissueatFakenhaminDecember Headgearon. TFRHHHII BHA109
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Visor worn by No 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Stewards Note:
KI WOO: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
SAFE DESTINATION: Following its run on 21/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4Wal Buck’s (FR), 4-1 Iron Bridge (IRE), 9-2 Maximilian (GER), 6-1 KiWoo (FR), 9-1 Safe Destination (GB)
WAL BUCK’S might have had everything go his way when a wide-margin winner at Kelso 3 weeks ago but the handicapper hasn’t overreacted so he’s fancied to follow up in this field. Iron Bridge is capable of making a race of it if on a going day. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WAL BUCK’S (FR) 2.IRON BRIDGE (IRE) 3.KI WOO (FR)
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
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
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Please keep safe by remaining inside the barriers
Anyone trespassing on the track:
Will be liable to arrest and prosecution
Will be ejected immediately
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May face a nationwide racecourse ban
Enjoy the racing and please leave the racecourse to the horses
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
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADINGCOURSETRAINER(20-25):DSkelton(20winsfrom104runners,19%) runsNOTNOWLINDA, PHINEASBUNCE &SUNRAYSHADOW TRAINER-IN-FORM(LAST14DAYS):DSkelton(11winsfrom61runners,18%) runsNOTNOWLINDA, PHINEASBUNCE &SUNRAYSHADOW WEIGHTWATCHER:PRINCEIMPERIALwonoffahandicapmarkof122, hisratingisnowdown8lbto114.
LONGESTTRAVELLER:DREAMDIAMONDtrainedby JOwen,Newmarket,191miles.
1 DREAM DIAMOND (IRE) (160) 0-33310 BF 6 12-2
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Curvacious (IRE) Alex Chadwick (3) J
O Big Bang Racing James Owen, Newmarket T
B Conor Murphy The Rare Breed Meat Company S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedconsistentoverhurdlesinIrelandforMichaelG.KennedybutlookedadifferentmodelondebutforJamesOwenwheneasilywinninga 2mmaidenhurdleatWorcesterinAugust.Disappointingwhenfavouriteonhandicapdebutthereamonthlaterandabsentsince. TFR
2 THE CISTERCIAN (IRE) (33) 6313U3 6 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Fair Evie (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Genet Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Paramount Farms Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthisIrishformbehindtomakeawinningstartforStuartEdmundsin2mLeicestermaidenhurdleonheavyinDecemberandbackedthatupwhen thirdunderapenaltyatHaydock.BackontrackatSandownlasttimeandhe’srespectednowmakingswitchtohandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA120
3 IS THIS FOR REAL (IRE) (49) 1/51-441
6 11-10
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Kiera’s Princess Jonathan Burke J
O Tony Bloom Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Alastair Pim Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000pointwinnerwholandedbumperatKelsolastMarchandhasimprovedwitheachrunoverhurdles,gettingoffthemarkinthissphere atthethirdattemptinan11-runnernoviceatNewcastle49daysago Opentofurtherprogressnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA116(-1)
4 STATIC (FR) (33) 00-F330 5 11-10
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)
O Mr G. E. Fitzpatrick
Charlie Maggs (3) J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme Marie Merienne , Mr Julien Merienne Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulsortwhohasfinishedthirdin2mhandicapsatHuntingdonandKelsothiswinter.Soundlybeaten inbettercompanyatMusselburghsincebutthisismorehislevel. TFRHHHII BHA116
5 PRINCE IMPERIAL (USA) (31) 4630PP D 9 11-8
Br B g Frankel - Proportional
Philip Armson (3) J
O The Carter Family Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc
Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWon4timesoverhurdlesin2024/25andsignedoffforOllyMurphywithacreditablethirdatBangor (23.2f)inSeptember Hasnotmadeasignificantimpactin3startsforthisyard,though. TFRHIIII BHA114
6 KING ULANDA (IRE) (75) 33-1242 BF 6 11-8
Br B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE)
O The Happy Monarchs
Craig Nichol J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Aidan Sexton Dodson & Horrell Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBettingthaneverwhenwinningimpressivelyatCarlisle(17.2f,goodtofirm)onreturnfollowingbreathingop.Thereaboutsoneachof his3subsequentstarts,mostrecentlychasinghomeanin-formrivaloffthismarkatHaydock,andhe’shighontheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA114
7 NOTNOWLINDA (IRE) (103) 14/22-00 9 11-7
Br Br m Notnowcato - Moll Bawn (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J
O Mr Michael Ariss Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Colin Motherway The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssinceearly2024andyettofireafter18monthsoff,downthefieldinapairofhandicaphurdles atNewburyandAscotinNovember Hasworktodo TFRHIIII BHA113 8 SUNRAY SHADOW (GB) (69) 313-505 7 11-6
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Silver Spinner Tristan Durrell J
O S T Racing - The Founders’ Syndicate
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs S. C. Welch Stanley’s S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedaniceprospectwhenlanding2m4fAintreemaidenhurdlelastOctober.Limitedimpactinatrioofhandicapsthisseasonbut hasseeminglybeenbroughtalonggraduallyandit’llbeinterestedinmarketspeaksinhisfavournowsportingcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA112
9 MARLACOO (IRE) (24) 3-32036 D BF 6 11-5
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Sally Knox (IRE)
Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare - Marlacoo Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mrs Vera Deegan RaceShare S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoopenedhishurdlesaccountatAyrlastFebraury However,hasprovedexpensivetofollowinhandicaps sinceandwasagainsoundlybeatenatshortoddsatCattericklastmonth.Visorgoesbackon.
10 THE EGYPTIAN GINGE
TFRHHHII BHA111
(IRE) (19) 42-5553 5 11-5
Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Lady Drop (FR)
MrJamie Neild (7) J
O Mr J. D. Neild Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairinbumperslasttermandrantosimilarlevelwhenfifthonCheltenhamhurdlesbowinOctoberAgaindidn’tlookthemoststraightforwardbutgot backontrackwhenthirdof10innovicehurdleatWincanton(15.2f,heavy)19daysago.Willbenefitfromthislongertripnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA111
11 GOLDWYN (IRE) (397) 321/0P0- 9 11-0
Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lady Marmelo (IRE)
O Miss G. M. Richardson
Danny McMenamin J
Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Gill Richardson Bloodstock Ltd Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulformatbestoverhurdlesbuthestruggledlastseasonandcanonlybewatchedstartingout fornewyardafter13-monthbreak(formerlytrainedbyMarkWalford).
12 PHINEAS BUNCE (IRE)
(15) 42-3506 5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Keep Face (FR)
Liam Harrison J
O Ms M. L. Peterson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWReachedtheframeinbothbumperslastseasonandshowedpromiseagainwhenthirdof8inFontwellnovicehurdleonreappearance.Has lookedonewithproblemssince,though,onlysixthof8afterawind-opinhandicaphurdleatLudlow(15.8f,soft,8/1)15daysago
13 MISTRAL MILLY (IRE) (504) 4432/P4- 7 10-12
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Hurricane Milly (IRE)
106
Richie McLernon J
O John Murray & Exor of Late Niall Farrell D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B John J. Murray & Niall Farrell
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveinhandfulofhurdleoutingsforEmmaLavellein2024,lastseenwhenanencouragingfourthat WincatonthatOctober Absentsince,though,andothersmakemoreappealnowstartingoutingfornewyard TFRHHIII BHA104
DECLAREDRUNNERS13 2025:TYPHOONFLYER(IRE)7115LukeScott13-8(DrRichardNewland&JamieInsole)5ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6, 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Stewards Note:
DREAM DIAMOND: Following its run on 26/9/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. THE EGYPTIAN GINGE: Following its run on 14/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its left-hind shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Is This For Real (IRE), 13-2 King Ulanda (IRE), 9-1 Dream Diamond (IRE), The Egyptian Ginge (IRE), 10-1 The Cistercian (IRE), 12-1 Marlacoo (IRE), 16-1 Sunray Shadow (GB), 18-1 Static (FR), 28-1 Phineas Bunce (IRE), 33-1 Mistral Milly (IRE), 40-1 Notnowlinda (IRE), 50-1 Goldwyn (IRE), 200-1 PrinceImperial (USA)
IS THIS FOR REAL has been going the right way and looks to have been given a workable mark ahead of his handicap debut so Fergal O’Brien’s gelding is taken to continue on his upward curve and make it back-to-back wins. King Ulanda again shaped well in defeat at Haydock prior to Christmas and he should be in the mix again, with another handicap newcomer The Egyptian Ginge also of interest
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (10 wins from 65 runners, 15%) runs SPITALFIELD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs HEARD THAT LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPIT SPOT trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 239 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FRESHERS WEEK (IRE) (82) 1-123 D 5 12-0
Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Ouro Verde (IRE)
O Freshers Week Syndicate
Lilly Pinchin J
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B Seamus McKeogh Merriebelle Stable LLC S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartinIrishpointsandprovedgamewhenmakingawinningRules/hurdlesdebutatMarketRasen(20.6f) inOctober Foundoutunderapenaltyonbothstartssincebuthasbeenfreshenedupaheadofhishandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 INFLEXIBLE (FR) (504) 23331/F- 8 11-12
Br B g Tirwanako (FR) - Clemence (FR)
Nick Slatter (3) J
O H Stephen Smith &The Gabbertas Family David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset & Patrice Gom Pragnell S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedtogetoffthemarkfittedwithcheekpiecesinaWincantonhandicapchase(25.1f)inApril2024.Wouldhavefinishedaclearsecondhadhe notfallen2outon2024/25reappearanceonlystartsince.OnetowatchinthebettingbackoverhurdlesonfirstrunsinceleavingTomGeorge. TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 SPIT SPOT (GB) (103) 333116 D 7 11-12
Br Ch m Sir Percy - Taweyla (IRE)
Patrick Wadge J
O Goodtimes Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Des Thurlby Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtolandapairof3mhandicapsatPerthintheautumn,justholdingonin9-runnereventonlatteroccasion.Paidtheprice formakinghereffortearlierthanidealinastrongerraceatAscotinNovemberandhassincehadabreak. TFRHHHII BHA115
4 HEATHER HONEY (GB) (47) 136133 D 7 11-11
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
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarewhoregisteredafourthcareerwin(allongroundgoodorbetter)atCatterickinNovember. Hasshaped asifstillingoodformsince,includingina0-140overC&Dlatest,andwarrantsobviousrespectbackdowningrade. TFRHHHHH BHA114
5
OUTER BANKS
(IRE) (32) 4/0561-P D 6 11-11
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Pippa (IRE)
Charlie Hammond J
O Mr Christopher Trigg Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Oliver & Alan Loughlin Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWProvedadifferentpropositionwhenmakingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatWetherby(24.1f,heavy)inFebruary.Saidtohavemadeanoise whenpullingupatMarketRasenonreturnandhassincehadabreathingoperation.First-timecheekpiecesalsogoon. TFRHHHII BHA114
6 HEARD THAT (IRE) (48) 2r1-PP3 D 7 11-7
Br Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jillys Glory (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (5) J
O Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Patrick Day Betano S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times over fences at up to 3m in 2024/25 but modest efforts all 3 outings this season, includinginfirst-timecheekpieceslatest.Revertstohurdlingnow. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 DALY BOY (FR) (24) 23-25P 6 11-6
Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Destinee Chalnetta (FR)
O Dr James Barry Johnson
Craig Nichol J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Laurent & Matthieu Nadot Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointandshowedpromisewhenthirdinanAyrbumperinMarch.DecentstartinthissphereatSedgefield/Newcastlebutwasbeatenby morethanthe5flongertrip(hadbreathingproblem)infirst-timecheekpiecesandtonguestrapatCattericklatest.Sincehadbreathingop TFRHHHII BHA109
8 HARD DEALT (IRE) (29) 2-16220 D BF 6 11-5
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Princess Bella (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Richard Johnson Racing- Hard Dealt
Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr Martin Doyle Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoopenedherRulesaccountin21/2mWorcesternovicelastspring.Madeitback-to-backgoodsecondsbehindan improvingrivalatAintreeonBoxingDaybutdisappointedfornoobviousreasonatLudlowlastmonth.Bouncebackrequired. TFRHHHHI BHA108
9 SPITALFIELD (IRE) (15) 23F060 D
Br B g Mahler - Hollygrove Bonnie (IRE)
O Mrs Mairead Liston
8 11-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. Conroy Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWRan up to his best when placed 3 times during the summer but has gone offthe boil since falling at SedgefieldinSeptember.Enoughtoprove.
TFRHHIII BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: IMPERIAL MERLIN (IRE) 8 12 1 Craig Nichol 13-2 (John & Sean Quinn) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5, 6, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5, 7. Stewards Note:
OUTER BANKS: Following its run on 1/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. DALY BOY: Following its run on 9/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 HeatherHoney(GB), 6-1 Hard Dealt (IRE), 15-2 FreshersWeek (IRE), Spit Spot (GB), 8-1 Inflexible (FR), 17-2 Outer Banks (IRE), 14-1 Heard That (IRE), 16-1 Daly Boy (FR), 20-1 Spitalfield (IRE)
HEATHER HONEY is a likeable type and appeals as the most solid option back down in grade having run creditablyin a 0-140 overC&D on hermost recent outing. Inflexible is onetowatch in the betting reverting to hurdling for a new stable after a lay-off, while Hard Dealt can pose a big threat if casting aside a lesser effort at Ludlow last time.
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for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8040
Owners Prize Money 1st £3247, 2nd £1623, 3rd £812, 4th £406, 5th £203. (PenaltyValue £4245.93)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain
(12 wins from 96 runners, 12%) runs IDAHO VALLEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs BERKENSHTAAAP LONGESTTRAVELLER: LAND OF PUNT trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 140 miles.
1 NORTH MOON (FR) (54) 05400P 6 12-0
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - North Face (FR) Mr Huw Edwards (7) J
O Mr Simon Edwards Simon Edwards, Shrewsbury T
B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management
TIMEFORMVIEWModestformwhenfourthinaDownpatrickmaidenhurdleinthesummerforW.P.Mullinsbutleftthat yardcheaplyafterhischasingdebutandsincepulledupinapoint.HardtofancybackunderRules. TFRHIIII BHA105
2 BERKENSHTAAAP (IRE) (97) 1530-40 6 11-13
Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Vivi’s Charis (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Drombeg Stud Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointerbutyettobettermodestforminbumpers/hurdlesunderRules,tenthof15innovicehurdle(100/1)at Newbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)whenlastseeninNovemberTypetodobetternowhandicappingoveralongertrip TFRHHHII BHA104
3 IDAHO VALLEY (IRE) (14) 264-233 BF 6 11-12
Br B g Idaho (IRE) - Katies Fashion (IRE)
Theo Gillard J
O Owners Group 135 Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B William McCarthy Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohasprovedconsistentratherthanprogressiveoverhurdlesandmetwithdefeatatshortoddswhen onlythirdina9-runnernovicehurdleatHuntingdonafortnightago Makeshandicapdebutintonguetie. TFRHHHII BHA103
4
THE
GREAT ESCAPE
(IRE) (89) 323200 6 11-11
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O The Great Escape Three Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Gestut Etzean U.H.-H.Rodenburg Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced 3times atWorcesterinthe summerbut hasn’t beaten a rival eitherstart since returning from 4-monthbreakthisautumn.Offanother89days TFRHHIII BHA102
5 FAST WORK (IRE) (47) 06-0430 6 11-11
Br B g Workforce - Pixey Punk Callum Bewley J
O Mrs J. Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Porlock Vale Stud Pektron Group Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved effort switched to handicap company when third at Wetherby on Boxing Day and wasn’t disgracedupingradewhenseventhof17atthisC&D(goodtosoft)47daysago Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA102
6 STUNG BYTARIFFS (GB) (31) 6463 5 11-11
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Even Flo
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr J. Perriss Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B J. F. Perriss Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityonhurdlingdebutatCarlisleandbackontrackwhenthirdinanoviceeventatSouthwell (15.8f,soft)31daysago Longertriplikelytosuitandhe’sarespectedhandicapnewcomer TFRHHHII BHA102
7 LAND OF PUNT (IRE) (38) F-053 5 11-10
Br B g Westerner - Our Valentina (IRE) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Paddy Kennedy Galebreaker S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved with each start over hurdles, very much appealing as one for handicaps overthis sort oftrip when a pluggingonthirdinan8-runnernovicehurdleatPlumpton(15.9f,soft)38daysago Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHH BHA101
8 JEHOL DE THAIX (FR) (125) 2354-6
7 11-9
Br B g Masked Marvel - Luperca (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Frank Bird Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Michel Bourgneuf Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnexposed sort who shaped as if needing the outing when sixth of 10 on his 21fWetherby handicap debut/ reappearanceattheendofOctober Now3lblowerbutperhapsbestwatchedafteranother4monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA100
9
LHEUR DE GLOIRE (FR) (50) 5056
Br B g Gemix (FR) - Deux Cent Pourcent (FR)
O The Blue Lightening Syndicate
B S.C.E.A Ecurie Haras de La Rousseliere
5 11-7
Callum Pritchard (3) J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeeminglybroughtalonggraduallyinmaiden/novicehurdles,notknockedwhensixthof11innovicehurdleatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft,50/1) 50daysago.Coulddowithlearningtosettlebutbutratesasalikelyimproveronhandicapdebut.
10 BEEP BEEP BECKY
TFRHHHHI BHA98
(IRE) (73) 2-660 5 10-13
Br B m Feel Like Dancing - Granny C (IRE)
O Mr G. C. Myddelton
Craig Nichol J
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Thomas Fleming and Eoin O’Callaghan Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpoint.Hasbeenbroughtalongsteadilyoverhurdles,anever-dangerous13thin2mnoviceatHuntingdon inDecember.Appealsasalikelyimprovernowgoinghandicappingoverthismarkedlylongerdistance.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHHII BHA90
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7.
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1IdahoValley(IRE),5-1FastWork(IRE),LandofPunt(IRE),15-2Berkenshtaaap(IRE),17-2StungByTariffs(GB), 10-1 Lheur de Gloire (FR), 11-1 Jehol de Thaix (FR), Beep Beep Becky (IRE), 33-1 The Great Escape (IRE), 100-1 North Moon (FR)
Several of these appeal as likely improvers going up in trip, chiefly LAND OF PUNT, who caught the eye when a staying-on third at Plumpton towards the end ofJanuary He gets the verdict over Fast Work, who backed up an encouraging third on handicap debut with a creditable effort in better company last time. One of the other handicap newcomers, Lheur de Gloire, is also shortlisted.
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for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(20 wins from 104 runners, 19%) runs TURBOCHARGED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 61 runners, 18%) runs TURBOCHARGED LONGESTTRAVELLER: OYKEL BRIDGE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 177 miles.
1 OLD CLAYESMORIAN (GB) (46) 14 D 5 11-11
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Callum Pritchard (3) J
O Mrs Bridget Henley Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mrs Bridget Henley Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgeldingwhokeptupthefamilytraditionwhenmakingawinningstartinthissphereatWarwickinDecemberdespitesignsofinexperience. Donenofavoursbytheemphasisonspeedandalsomettroublewhenfourthof6atWindsorthefollowingmonthsoworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (IRE) (73) 5/3-5 6 11-4
Br Ch g Mahler - Tasidana (IRE)
O Miss J. I. Bedi
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
B Drumlin Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedonthesecondof2startsinIrishpointsbutrefusedtosettlestartingoutunderRulesinatonguestrap whenfinishingawell-heldfifthof7atMusselburghinDecember Hoodedfor1sttime.
3 FULLYTHERMAL (GB) (68) 0 5 11-4
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Epee Celeste (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA-
Charlie Maggs (3) J
O N J Clayton Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B MrS.A.Richards&MrsL.Kemble NJCThermalCovers(UK)Ltd,BluegrassHorseFeeds,BestBespokeEnergySavingThermalCovers S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgeldingwhoshapedasifneedingtherunwhententhof15inbumperatWetherby(16f,soft) ondebutinDecember Offanother10weekssinceandpotentiallyoneforlateron. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 HURLYBURLY (IRE) (68)
46
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Sharifa (GER)
5 11-4
William Maggs (5) J
O Highbeck Racing 3 Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Noel Gowen Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShiroccogeldingwhorantoasimilarlevelasondebutwhensixthof15inWetherbybumper(soft)inDecember. Moreneededforwinpurposes. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LOCKER BOUM (FR) (103) 4-1
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Toccata Vallis (FR)
5 11-4
James Turner (5) J
O Mr D. Owens Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr Sebastien Chemin TIMEFORMVIEW€28,0003-y-o,£100,0004-y-o,Buck’sBoumgelding.Closelyrelatedto3winners,includingfairlyusefulFrenchchaserHockneyVallis,andhalf-brotherto 19fhurdlewinnerinFranceKelya.Wonsecondof2outingsinpointssoworthconsidering(yardthathadawinningbumperdebutantrecently). TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 MARBLE SKY (IRE) (68) 0
Br B g Mahler - Royal Marble (IRE)
5 11-4
Oscar Palmer (7) J
O Mr Richard Berry Andrew Crook, Leyburn T
B Robert B. Hodgins Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedlittleondebutatWetherbyinDecember.
7 OYKEL BRIDGE (IRE) (84) 3
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Amber Morning
TFRHIIII BHA-
5 11-4
Philip Armson (3) J
O Lady Richard Wellesley Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Lady Richard Wellesley Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWZoffanycoltwhofoundthepennydroppinglateandendedupshowingafairamountofabilitywhen9lengthsthirdof12 toOldClayesmorianinbumperatWarwickinDecember Canbuildonthateffortalmost3monthsdowntheline. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 TURBOCHARGED (IRE) (119) 3 5 11-4
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Turbo Linn Tristan Durrell J
O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Cathal Ennis The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunegeldingwhomadeanencouragingstartwhenthirdof12inbumperatNewbury4monthsago,shapinglikemoreofastayerthen hisrivals(first,secondandfourthnext-time-outwinners) Hassincehadabreathingoperationbutisopentoimprovementnonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9
NIGHTFLYER (GER) (43) 1 D
Br Ch g Amaron - Night of Love (GER)
4 11-1
Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Jeremy & Germaine Hitchins Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Gestut Etzean Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAmarongeldingwhoshowedanencouragingamountofstaminaconsideringhisbreedingwhenhewon9-runnerbumperatCatterick6weeksago, leadingapproaching2foutthenrunninggreen.Soldfor95,000gnslaterinJanuaryandfanciedtobeinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 ORDER DRIVEN (IRE) (-)
4 10-8
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Miss Saoirse Dee (IRE) HarryAtkins (7) J
O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T
B B. Kavanagh
TIMEFORMVIEWOrderofStGeorgegelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/smartchaser(stayed3m)MasterDeeout of2mhurdlewinnerMissLaurenDee.Yardsynonymouswithbumpersuccesssoneedskeepingacloseeyeon. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8. Stewards Note:
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Nightflyer (GER), 4-1 Turbocharged (IRE), 9-2 Old Clayesmorian (GB), 5-1 Oykel Bridge (IRE), 7-1 Locker Boum (FR), 18-1 Order Driven (IRE), 20-1 Hurlyburly (IRE), 40-1 Fullythermal (GB), 100-1 Executive Producer (IRE), 150-1 Marble Sky (IRE)
Several in with chances but TURBOCHARGED made an encouraging start when third in a Newbury bumper back in November With that form proving notably strong, he’s fancied to get off the mark at the expense of Nightflyer, who was an impressive winner at Catterick 6 weeks ago and has since switched yards for 95,000 gns. Locker Boum and Old Clayesmorian round offthe shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TURBOCHARGED (IRE)
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.45 - THE COPYBET SUPPORTING UK HORSE RACING ‘CHASING EXCELLENCE’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse and £3645 to the second. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 2lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 4lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 6lb Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least four prior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 5 entries at £75. - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029 (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.15 - THE FIRST PASTTHE POSTAT COPYBET ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ 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, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 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 19 entries at £50 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.45 - THE TIM MOLONY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944, the fourth £972 and the fifth £484. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £80 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £16 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £64 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 21st, 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. 10 entries, 1 at £16 and 9 at £80 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (PenaltyValue £8449.60)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.15 - THE SAFER GAMBLING AT COPYBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race 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 22 entries at £50 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.50 - THE LIVE RACING STREAMING AT COPYBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race 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 This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance ofabt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In orderto qualifyforthe Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 20 entries at £50 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.25 - THE COPYBET DAILY PROFIT BOOST NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1953, the third £976, the fourth £488 and the fifth £243. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Penalties, after February 21st, 2026, for each hurdle race 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 19 entries at £40 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3247; Second £1623; Third £812; Fourth £406; Fifth £203. (PenaltyValue £4245.93)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.00 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED OVERNIGHT AT COPYBET NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ RACE) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 27th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 3rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The riders shall be: (i) Conditional Jockeys (ii) Overseas Jockeys who are under 26 years of age and who, within the past 6 months, have been eligible to claim an allowance under the provisions of paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code (iii) Amateur Jockeys holding ‘Category A’ or ‘Category B’ permits to ride, or (iv) Amateur Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)30 The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this Race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a prize of £50 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse. 21 entries at £37 - Closed February 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.