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RACEDAY OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Adie Smith (Chief Steward)

Philip Spottiswood (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Robert McCarthy, Sarah Russell

STARTERS

Ryan Colley

Russell Garritty

JUDGE

Fraser Perratt

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Michael Hamilton

VETERINARY OFFICER

Tim Davies

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Linda Porter, James Bonar, Tracey Hamilton, Cyril Johnstone

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Sally Booth, MRCVS

Euan Laidlaw, MRCVS

Suzy Yeend, MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Viv Tut

Dr Joel Barker

Dr Lisa Sayles

COMMENTATOR

Darren Owen

BETTING RING MANAGER

Darren Irving

RACEDAY PRESENTER

Gordon Brown

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Cheryl Litster Smith

SAFETY OFFICER

Michael Smith

RACECOURSE MANAGER

Robert Whitelock

CLERK OF THE COURSE

James Armstrong

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE COURSE

Catherine Walton

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Mark Cameron

HEXHAM TEAM

WELCOME E TO HEXHAM

THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS, TRAINERS, SPONSORS AND RACEGOERS.

Tonight heralds the start of our spring-summer racing campaign with a further 5 ﬁxtures in the next 7 weeks culminating with Ladies Day on Sunday 21st June

We are delighted to be taking part in a programme organised by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) in collaboration with The Racehorse Syndicates Association (RSA) to promote and encourage more racing fans to take their ﬁrst step towards racehorse ownership

In the Queen Camilla Stand for those interested we have trainers and syndicate managers present who can provide more information and guide you through the process.

Thanks go to all sponsors for their generosity in sponsoring races this evening we are extremely grateful for their support.

A special mention must go to the Roberts family from Cumbria who have supported this ﬁxture for many years and visit in numbers to watch the Bobby Roberts Memorial race

If in need of refreshment during the evening please take time to visit the Bramble Tudor Café situated at the top of the paddock. Run by the Shiregate Café in Hexham there is a large range of freshly homemade sandwiches and cakes as well as soft drinks tea and coffee available

When on course if you need assistance please contact the racecourse office situated next to the turnstiles or ask any member of stewarding, catering or racecourse staff who will be only too pleased to assist.

Whether this is your ﬁrst time on course or a regular visitor we hope you have an enjoyable and successful evening and look forward to welcoming you back.

Robert Whitelock

Racecourse Manager

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026 PAXTONS HEART OF ALL ENGLAND RACEDAY Gates Open 1:00pm, First Race 3.20pm, Last Race 6.15pm.

TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2026 (EVENING)

CELEBRATING NORTHUMBERLAND EVENING Gates Open 3.50pm, First Race 5.50pm, Last Race 8.50pm.

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2026

DERBY DAY Gates Open 1.00pm, First Race 4.30pm, Last Race 7.13pm

Gate opening and race times may be subject to alteration, please check our website www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk nearer the date.

HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS MUST BE BOOKED BY CALLING 01434 606881 DURING OFFICE HOURS.

Admission tickets can be purchased online www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk or at the entrance on the day.

We strongly recommend anyone intending to come racing to purchase tickets in advance to save money and avoid disappointment.

Book online or call 01434 606881 www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

RACECOURSE MAP

FACILITIES KEY

PUBLIC BARS (Paddock Enclosure)

The Shire, Princess Anne, Queen Camilla Stand and Bramble Tudor Bar situated at the top of the parade ring are open to all racegoers, provide a wide variety of drinks and snacks

OWNERS AND TRAINERS ROOM

Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse. Entryto thisfacilityis restrictedtoOwnersandTrainerswho have a runnerontheday. When youregister at the O&T Entrance, lunch vouchers will be provided Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.

HENDERSON SUITE

The Henderson Suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, course as well as both the parade ring and winners enclosure. Capable of seating up to 120 guests, The Henderson Suite where we serve our 4 course carvery buffet on a race day, is also ideal for entertaining, corporate hospitality and on non raceday’s provides the ideal venue for business conferences, seminars and weddings or other social functions.

THE CURLEW ROOM

Situated on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Ramshaw Stand, offering wonderful views of the course Tickets for The Curlew Room are available (minimum 2 persons) which provide your own table for the day. The Curlew Room has its own Britbet betting facility, closed circuit TV and serves a range of snack food and refreshments

PRIVATE BOXES

ENDERBY, PATTERSON AND

GILL BOXES

Situated on the 2nd ﬂoor of the Ramshaw Stand. Offering a wide variety of catering options, the boxes are available to hire individually, accommodating between 20 -25 persons or can be conﬁgured to host up to 80 persons seated. Providing wonderful views of the racecourse the rooms have their own Britbet betting facility, Closed Circuit TV, well stocked bar as well as a seating area at the rear of the boxes.

THE CHASE BAR

Situated on the ground floor of the Ramshaw Stand this attractive bar with a stained glass backdrop and flagged floor has its own Britbet betting facility, closed circuit TV and allows access on to the club lawn for perfect viewing of the racing.

READING YOUR RACECARD

AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY

8 PRINCEDUNDEE(IRE)(20)

B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE) 6 10-13

J Blair Campbell (5) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O JW McNeill & County Set Three

B James Wickham

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFR BHA87 FORM 656551 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer

1. Form

A quick way to 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 last time EXPERT VIEW

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’s trainer & their location

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

5. Jockey

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. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)

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

13 Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15 Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW:

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

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

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.

BET TING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

DIFFERENT WAYS TO BET - WIN OR EACH-WAY

The two main types of bet are win and each-way. For win bets, your horse needs to win the race outright An each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed. So a £2 each-way bet will cost £4 A bookmaker taking each-way bets will display the terms on which they accept such bets on their board. In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. 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 – Win bets only Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position they may offer place terms at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

PLACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds When you have decided where to place your bet, state the number of your horse and the stake, for example “Number 4, £2 win” Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to their clerk and hand them your money. You will then be given an itemised receipt detailing your bet and potential winnings. You should keep this safe until you have heard ‘Weighedin’ announced after the race If your bet is successful, hand your ticket to the bookmaker and they will give you your winnings

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Leading course trainer (20-25): J Candlish (17 wins from 58 runners, 29%) runs DEMOISELLE KAP

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs SEEYOUINMYDREAMS Longest Traveller: SEEYOUINMYDREAMS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 336 miles.

1 PALMBEACH(IRE)(10)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Alta Anna (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) 9 11-6

J Mr Sam Burton (7)

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

B Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock

2 SEEYOUINMYDREAMS(GB)(156)

B m Telescope (IRE) - Sierra (FR) (Anabaa (USA)) 8 11-2

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson, Done, McGoff

B Dr Bryan Mayoh

S Morson Group

3 BRAYDALE(GB)

(57)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Cherry West (IRE) (Westerner) 9 11-1

J Bruce Lynn E Visor

T Catch Bissett, Leslie

O Bissett Racing

B Wood Farm Stud

S Tote

4 MRGLOBALIST(IRE)

(31)

ChgHighlandReel(IRE)-Trimurti(USA)(Harlan’sHoliday(USA)) 7 11-1

J Peter Kavanagh E Cheek Pieces

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs E. Quinlan

B Niarchos Family

5 STARMAN(FR)(27)

Gr g Sri Putra - Lamboghina (GER) (Alkalde (GER)) 10 11-1

J Mr Felix Foster (7) E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Joanne Foster, Ilkley

O The Yorkshire Racing Partnership

B Dr V. Roger-Yves Simon et al

6 DEMOISELLEKAP(FR)(35)

BmKapgarde(FR) -Dabaratsa(FR)(Astarabad(USA)) 8 10-13

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Mr Larry Melrose

B E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al

S Equine Products UK Ltd

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHIIII BHA80

FORM 6/01PPP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Ready winner of a Worcester handicap on ﬁnal run for Ben Pauling last summer but has failed to complete both starts under Rules for present connections. Very stiff task on these terms.

22Apr Per 23f HcpH good P/10 Ebselysees3Mar Nwc 23f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Whiskey On Ice (IRE)Jul25 Wor 23f HcpH good 1/11 The Flying Poet (IRE) 4

TFRHHHHH BHA121

FORM 4/12322- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a mares handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last summer and thereabouts on each of her 4 subsequent appearances. Made a winning reappearance on the back of a similar absence last season and she’s the clear pick at the weights.

Nov25 Tnt 19f HcpH gd-fm 2/8 Melton Mossy (IRE)

Oct25 Str 16f HcpH good 2/5 Getmetothemoon

Sep25 Wor 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/4

TFRHIIII BHA71

FORM 3/05P0P- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Third at Ayr on handicap debut but it’s all been downhill since and he’s pretty much impossible to fancy on these terms. The cheekpieces he sported last time are now replaced with a ﬁrst-time visor

6Mar Ayr 16f HcpH soft P/7 Platin Moon (FR)10Feb Ayr 20f HcpH soft 8/9 The Coffey Boy (IRE) 56l 2Jan Ayr 20f HcpH soft P/19 So Many Roads -

TFRHIIII BHA69

FORM 655655-

TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who meets all of these rivals on worse terms than he would in a handicap and is readily passed over

1Apr Seg 19f HcpH good 5/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 21l 19Mar Seg 19f HcpH good 5/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 14l Dec25 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Top Flight Century (FR) 81/4l

TFRHHIII BHA96

FORM 0P2PP0- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding has shown his form for this yard only when second in a handicap chase at Catterick on New Year’s Day No show in 3 subsequent starts but minor place money is a possibility back hurdling at this level.

5Apr Mkt 17f HcpC good 7/8 Kally des Bruyeres (FR) 32l

4Mar Cat 15f HcpC good P/5 Marty McFly (IRE)30Jan Cat 19f HcpC soft P/5 Always A Reason (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA113

FORM 22/5353- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a 4-timer (2 hurdle, 2 chase) for this yard last spring. Went off too quickly when third in a 6-runner Stratford (19f, good to soft) seller last time but this drop back in trip will help and she’s the only one who can conceivably make a race of it with Seeyouinmydreams on these terms.

28Mar Str 18f Hdl good 3/6 Junker d’Allier (FR) 11l 6Mar Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/5 Taxus Baccata (IRE) 53l 9Feb Cat 15f HcpH soft 3/7 Comanche Magic (IRE) 22l

2025: MATCHLESS (IRE) 7 11 6 Sean Quinlan 10-3 (Jennie Candlish) 9 ran

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Seeyouinmydreams (GB), 2-1 Demoiselle Kap (FR), 20-1 Starman (FR), 250-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 300-1 Palm Beach (IRE), Bray Dale (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The consistent SEEYOUINMYDREAMS boasts a good record fresh and will take plenty of stopping eased in grade here, provided she is again ready to roll following a break. Demoiselle Kap is the clear danger, with Starman tentatively nominated as the one most likely to claim minor money

SELLING RACE PROCEDURES

The settlement process for successful bids in selling races has now been updated. Payments for winning bids are processed through the Weatherbys Claim Line within ten minutes of the racecourse auction concluding. After the auction, the auctioneer or racecourse representative will conﬁrm the winning bid amount. The successful bidder must then make payment using a credit or debit card. If the payment cannot be completed in full, the racecourse will annul the sale, and the horse will remain the property of its original owner. This updated process does not apply when the successful bidder is a licensed trainer, or when the horse is bought in by its current owners.

No Claims will be accepted on the racecourse. No additional period is allowed for Friendly Claims.

Registered Owners, Licensed and Permitted trainers may claim by telephone, to Weatherbys on 01933 303080 Such claims must be made within 15 minutes of the start of the race. A BHA Security Code is required (to apply, contact Weatherbys on 01933 440077).

No premium will be payable in the event of unopposed Friendly Claims.

FIGURES IN BRACKETS

The ﬁgures in brackets after each horses name indicates days since last ran.

THE BOBBY ROBERTS MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173 2nd £2087 3rd £1043 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Candlish (17 wins from 58 runners, 29%) runs THE BRAVE GUY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs AFTER THE BALL

Longest Traveller: CREST OF ARMS trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 359 miles.

1 CLOUDFREE(IRE)(116)

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fresnay 5 11-4

J Lorcan Murtagh

T Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

O Mrs Allison Stamper

B Grundy Bloodstock SRL

2 JETNOIR(IRE)(28)

B g Jet Away - Groundsfordivorce (IRE) 5 11-4

J Peter Kavanagh

T Jackie Stephen, Melrose

O Mr P. G. Stephen

B James Devereux

S Carden Livestock Co

3 MICKTHESOLDIER(IRE)(41)

Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tornic Arc (IRE)8 11-4

J Joe Williamson

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Mr P. Kirby

B Denis Ahern

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

4 PASSINGDIAMOND(IRE)(44)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Coolmara Oscar (IRE) 6 11-4

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Mr M. M Allen

B Kieran & Cathy Mariga

5 THEBRAVEGUY(IRE)(158)

B g Hillstar - Shipley 6 11-4

J Sean Quinlan

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Mr George Houghton

B Mr Thomas Hore

S Equine Products UK Ltd

6 CRACKALACKIN(IRE)(19)

B g Cracksman - Azalee (GER) 4 10-12

J Luke Scott (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

O Urloxhey Racing

B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe

S Coulthursts Ltd

7 CRESTOFARMS(GB)

(39)

B g Passing Glance - One Gulp 4 10-12

J Ben Godfrey

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Crest Racing XV

B Goldford Stud

TFRHIIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 1m winner on Flat for Michael Bell but regressive in that sphere for present yard last year and shaped as if amiss when last seen at Southwell (11f) in January Hard to warm to now hurdling.

6Jan Swl 11f Stk stand 11/11 Knight of Magic (IRE) 71l Nov25 Nwc 12f Hcp stand 4/9 Himself (IRE) 41/2l Nov25 Wol 12f Hcp stand 11/12 Naughty Niall 7l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 300-

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on his sole outing in Irish points. Well held in Newcastle bumper/Carlisle maiden hurdle (bit of promise) this spring and probably being brought along with handicaps in mind.

4Apr Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/10 Dream On Mick (IRE) 30l 14Mar Nwc 16f NHF gd-sf 9/12 Midday Rendezvous (IRE) 25l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 3P53/4P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer (little impact in 2 runs in 2026) but well held in bumper/maiden hunter chase for Denis Ahern in Ireland. Likely best watched starting out for new yard.

Jan25 Clo 20f Ch yd-sf P Milan Forth (IRE)Apr24 Crk 19f Stk soft 12 Backmersackme (IRE) 150l

TFRHHHII BHA106

FORM 1/43633-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper form in Ireland and showed much more second time up over hurdles when third at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in February However not in anything like the same form when distant third at Sedgeﬁeld since. Another who will be better suited by handicaps.

19Mar Seg 16f Hdl good 3/5 Desertmore News (IRE) 66l 16Feb Car 19f Hdl soft 3/10 He’s On Fire (FR) 26l Dec25 Her 19f Hdl gd-sf 6/11 Laguna Beach (FR) 51l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 3//00-

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 4 ﬁnishers in a maiden point in March 2024 and failed to make an impact in pair of quick ﬁre runs in maiden hurdles when last seen in November Needs this run for a mark.

Nov25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 9/11 Next Twist (FR) 40l Nov25 Hex 20f Hdl gd-sf 7/11 Out of The Woods (FR) 26l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and he ran to a borderline similar level when 6 lengths third of 4 on hurdles bow at Fakenham (2m) last month. Cheekpieces worn then are retained and he may well build on that.

13Apr Fkn 16f Hdl good 3/4 Jamada (IRE) 6l 10Mar Swl 11f Hcp stand 6/6 Caliban (IRE) 21l 12Feb Chd 14f Hcp stand 4/7 Carlton 8l

S Crest Racing TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 00P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and deﬁnite promise on ﬁrst 2 starts in bumpers, impressing with the way he made his move before exertions told when seventh in a Cheltenham Listed contest on New Year’s Day Clearly not 100% at Taunton next time and remains a bright prospect for hurdling. 24Mar Tnt 16f NHF good P/6 Arms Park1Jan Chl 16f NHF

8 AFTERTHEBALL(IRE)(13)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Ceilidh Royal 5 10-11

J Theo Gillard

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Birkdale Bloodstock

B Mrs Martina Doran

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

9 EXPENSIVEEMOTION(IRE)(10)

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Oscar’s Pet (IRE) 6 10-11

J Danny McMenamin

T Adrian Keatley, Malton

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan

B Joseph J. O’Connor

10 LIPSTICKTRACES(IRE)(32)

B m Califet (FR) - Western Goose (IRE) 6 10-11

J Callum Bewley

T Justin Landy Leyburn

O Mrs Pauline Southerington

B Keith Douglas

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 4F3340-

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who has ﬁnished no better than mid-ﬁeld in pair of mares novice/maiden hurdles at around 2m in recent weeks. Handicaps over further will be much more her bag (bred to stay at least 3m).

19Apr Str 16f Hdl good 8/13 Hornica (IRE) 23l

31Mar Bgr 16f Hdl good 4/7 Halftheworldaway (IRE) 40l

TFRHHHHI BHA-

FORM P14-

TIMEFORM VIEW £40,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in November Offered something to work on at long odds when fourth in a Perth maiden hurdle (2 1/2m, good to soft) 10 days ago and rates a likely improver

22Apr Per 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/8 Gee Force Flyer (IRE) 18l

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 324553-

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice from 3 starts in bumpers. Fourth of 15 in mares maiden on Worcester on hurdling debut but hasn’t progressed since, one paced when third at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) 32 days ago. Likely to ﬁnd a couple too good again.

31Mar Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 I C U In My Dreams (IRE) 101/2l 14Mar Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 Irandando Has (FR) 19l Sep25 Seg 19f Hdl good 5/6 Herja (IRE) 33l

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) 6 11 4 Kielan Woods 2-13 (David Killahena & Graeme McPherson) 13 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Crest of Arms (GB), 7-2 Crackalackin (IRE), 5-1 Expensive Emotion (IRE), 9-1 Passing Diamond (IRE), 10-1 Lipstick Traces (IRE), 28-1 Jet Noir (IRE), 33-1 The Brave Guy (IRE), 40-1 Mickthesoldier (IRE), After The Ball (IRE), 100-1 Cloud Free (IRE)

CREST OF ARMS clearly wasn’t himself at Taunton 6 weeks ago, yet he’d previously shaped with a good deal of promise in bumpers, notably when seventh in a big-ﬁeld Listed contest at Cheltenham and with his pedigree very much an ongoing recommendation for jumping, he could be the answer Crackalackin following his Fakenham debut third in this sphere and Expensive Emotion are the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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TOILETS

Available in The Ramshaw Stand, at the rear of The Princess Anne Bar and also in toilet facilities situated next to the Bramble Tudor Cafe.

All Bookmakers must possess a valid Betting Badge and be occupying an authorised pitch to be entitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

Any Betting Disputes or Betting Ring Enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager

THE BOBBY ROBERTS MEMORIAL

MAIDEN HURDLE

RACE

(CLASS 4) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173 2nd £2087 3rd £1043 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Candlish (17 wins from 58 runners, 29%) runs KARTHALA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D McCain (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs EARNEST BELIEF

Longest Traveller: TERRANO trained by Harry Derham, Newbury, 298 miles.

1 JUSTKEEPSROLLING(IRE)(300)

B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Lucky Sorceress (IRE) 7 11-4

J Joe Williamson

T Philip Kirby Richmond

O Mr Finian O Toole

B Thomas Westropp Bennett

2 MASEKELA(IRE)(197)

B g El Kabeir (USA) - Lady’s Purse 7 11-4

J Charlotte Jones

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O The Sheroot Partnership

B Coolawn Stud

S The Vilprano Partnership

3 SCOPIC(GB)(31)

B g Telescope (IRE) - Chesabel 5 11-4

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Mr M. M Allen

B M. M. Allen

4 TERRANO(FR)(391)

B or Br g Triple Threat (FR) - Terravista (FR) 5 11-4

J Ryan Mania

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O The Optimists Syndicate

B Woodpark BS V. Dubois & N. Baudron

S OLBG

5 EARNESTBELIEF(IRE)(41)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) 4 10-12

J Theo Gillard

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Blackhurst Racing

B Rockﬁeld Farm

S Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

6 KARTHALA(GB)(14)

B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Midnight Thoughts (USA) 4 10-12

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Making Headway Racing

B Apple Tree Stud

S Equine Products UK Ltd

7 AUTUMNGETAWAY(IRE)(95)

B m Getaway (GER) - Milly Lamb (IRE) 5 10-11

J Peter Kavanagh

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs K Elliott & Mrs E J Quinlan

B Mrs M. Curran

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 130/3PP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in both starts last year and makes little appeal.

Jul25 Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf P/10 Mohawk Chief (USA)Jun25 Hex 20f Hdl good P/10 Moonbow (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHAFORM

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair middle distance performer on the Flat for Tim Easterby, her dam a half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Simondiun. New yard isn’t a frequent source of debut winners, though.

Oct25 Red 10f Hcp good 2/9 Jam Lass

Oct25 Nwc 10f Hcp stand 6/9 Without Compromise

Oct25 Red 10f Hcp gd-sf 4/10 Spartan Times 5

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 6-

TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m Tedtwo. Could hardly have shown any less in a Sedgeﬁeld bumper on debut and now switches to hurdles.

1Apr Seg 16f NHF good 6/7 Connells Cross (IRE) 82l

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 3/-

TIMEFORM VIEW €36,000 3-y-o, Triple Threat gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat in France. Finished third in a solid Irish point last April and makes plenty of appeal starting out under Rules for an excellent yard.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 3-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 16.5f) for John & Thady Gosden who showed a clear aptitude for hurdling when third in a Carlisle novice in late-March, and he sets a fair standard here.

22Mar Car 17f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Rocking Man (FR)

Nov25 Swl 16f Hcp stand 4/10 New York Minute (IRE)

Nov25 Wol 13f Hcp stand 8/10 Artisan Dancer (FR) 10l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 50-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fared no better than on hurdling debut at Bangor last time and will be better off in handicaps.

S Tote TFRHIIII BHAFORM 06-

TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in either bumper start and it’s hard to be conﬁdent of better on hurdle debut.

8 BLUESKIESAHEAD(GB)(19)

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - One Gulp

6 10-11

J David Bass E Tongue Strap

T David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

O DL Adams, JA Adams & G McPherson

B R. J. McAlpine

S Pragnell

9 JUSTAPOET(GB)(30)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Justapuzzle

J Callum Bewley

T Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

O P and F Racing

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher

6 10-11

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 1/51- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler One For The Team. Won sole start in point bumpers and showed good speed to land a Rules bumper at the second attempt at Hexham last time. Now goes hurdling and has to be high on the shortlist.

13Apr Hex 16f NHF good 1/7 Dan’s Allstar (IRE)

14Mar Utt 15f NHF soft 5/12 Sassipants

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0/06TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to show more second time up over hurdles when (300/1) sixth of 10 at Kelso, but that form is probably best taken with a pinch of salt.

2Apr Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/10 Crokes Cross (IRE) 7l 4Mar Cat 15f Hdl good 7/8 Riviera Walk (IRE) 46l Nov24 Wet 16f NHF gd-sf 7/11 Queenofthejukebox (IRE) 22l

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025:(See Div 1)

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Terrano (FR), 5-2 Earnest Belief (IRE), 7-2 Blue Skies Ahead (GB), 12-1 Masekela (IRE), 16-1 Just A Poet (GB), 50-1 Scopic (GB), 80-1 Karthala (GB), 100-1 Just Keeps Rolling (IRE), 150-1 Autumn Getaway (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Having ﬁnished third in an Irish point that has produced several winners under Rules, TERRANO is fancied to make a successful debut for Harry Derham. Earnest Belief is easily the most appealing of those with hurdling experience, while Blue Skies Ahead merits plenty of respect given what she showed in bumpers.

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Leading course trainer (20-25): R Menzies (14 wins from 146 runners, 10%) runs KINGSTON NARCISSUS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P Nicholls (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs SONIGINO

Longest Traveller: CRACKERJACQUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 359 miles.

1 SONIGINO(FR)(26)

B g It’s Gino (GER) - Soniador (FR) 9 11-10

J Freddie Gingell E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales

B Mr M. Contignon & Mrs N. Contignon

S Morson Group

2 RUBBERBALL(GB)(22)

B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) 6 11-5

J Jack Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Neil King, Burderop

O Peter Beadles

B Richard & Candy Mathias

S Tote

3 CRACKERJACQUE(GB)(69)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle 6 11-1

J Sam Twiston-Davies E Tongue Strap

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Frost, Palmer and Wakely

B T. C. Frost

S geegeez.co.uk

4 KINGSTONNARCISSUS(FR)(42)

Bl g Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia 7 10-7

J Charlie Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

O Mr John Johnson

B Mr Richard Hains

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

5 MOONSHINEMAN(IRE)(89)

B g Sea Moon - Getout (IRE) 7 10-5

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap

T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage

O Wymer Kehoe and Garner

B Michael Cave

S Henrietta Knight

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

TFRHHHHH BHA132

FORM P0//0301- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 6-time hurdler who has come to chasing quite late in the day but took well to it with an easy win in novice at Fakenham (21f, good to ﬁrm) last month. Open to progress and the one to beat. 6Apr Fkn 21f Ch good 1/3 Walking On Air (IRE) 16l 1Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/13 Red Risk (FR) 20l 3Jan San 19f HcpH good 3/10 Range (IRE) 1l

TFRHHHHI BHA127

FORM 40P100-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Newbury handicap hurdle in February Has struggled in big-ﬁeld races at Sandown and Aintree since but faces a less competitive scenario on chase debut with cheekpieces also added. Point winner at the start of his career and appeals as the sort to take to fences.

10Apr Ain 16f HcpH gd-sf 14/21 Melon (GER) 11l

7Mar San 15f HcpH soft 8/18 Mondo Man 24l

28Feb Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Melon (GER) 51/

TFRHHHII BHA123

FORM 10/1512-

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who won twice over hurdles last season. Creditable second of 6 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (19f heavy) 69 days ago. Not always the most ﬂuent of jumpers over hurdles but perhaps he’ll give the larger obstacles more respect. Also handicap debut. 22Feb Fon 19f Hdl heavy 2/6 Gaelic Pride (SPA) 61/

31Jan San 15f Hdl heavy 1/6 Ionian (IRE) 13/4l Dec25 San 19f Hdl soft 5/5 No Drama This End (IRE) 20l

TFRHHIII BHA115

FORM F/33100- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to winning ways in handicap hurdle at Sedgeﬁeld on Boxing Day but below form both outings since. Needs a switch to fences to help spark a revival.

21Mar Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf 11/14 Speiriuil (IRE) 22l

9Feb Cat 19f HcpH soft 7/8 Bathgate 43l Dec25 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Summergrounds 23/4l

TFRHHHII BHA107

FORM 12P243- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hereford hurdle winner last May and placed on 3 of his 5 starts since switched to the larger obstacles, including when third at Kempton (3m, soft) in February Has to race from out of the handicap on this ﬁrst outing for 3 months.

2Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Aviation (IRE) 41/4l Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Heeztheboy (IRE) 14l Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC good 2/6 Jet Plane (IRE) 91/2l

2025: FIRST STREET 8 11 10 Brian Hughes 9-4 (Nicky Henderson) 6 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Sonigino (FR), 10-3 Rubber Ball (GB), 9-2 Crackerjacque (GB), 10-1 Moonshine Man (IRE), 20-1 Kingston Narcissus (FR) PLAY SMARTER

SONIGINO did it nicely on his recent Fakenham chase debut and can follow up, perhaps at the main expense of chase newcomer Rubber Ball, who won a maiden point in Ireland before coming to Britain.

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Candlish (17 wins from 58 runners, 29%) runs LAWRENNY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs MARHABA PRINCE Longest Traveller: MARHABA PRINCE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 359 miles.

1 LAWRENNY(GB)(32)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rare Ruby (IRE) 7 12-0

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Mrs Judith Ratcliff

B Mrs Judith Ratcliff

S Equine Products UK Ltd

2 FILIBUSTERING(GB)(21)

B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique 5 11-5

J Ryan Mania E Tongue Strap

T Harry Derham, Newbury

O Dr V. M. G. Ferguson

B Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo

S Boodle Hatﬁeld Llp

3 MARHABAPRINCE(GB)(70)

B g Postponed (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE) 5 11-5

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

O Crest Racing VIII

B Ahmad Al Shaikh

S Crest Racing

4 BANDERAS(IRE)(218)

ChgLopedeVega(IRE)-GlamorousApproach(IRE) 6 11-2

J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap

T Sam England, Guiseley

O Team Antonio

B Ballylinch Stud

S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

5 WINDSOFWINTER(IRE)(9)

Ch m Mahler - Canadian Blaze (IRE) 8 11-1

J Jonathon Bewley

T George Bewley, Colby

O Annett, Tunstall and Graham

B Mrs Breda Ryan

S Lloyd Ltd

6 DOUBLEDIGITS(GB)

(21)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Singing Bird (IRE) 8 11-1

J Danny McMenamin

T Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

O Mr Ian Hamilton

B Elwick Stud

S Hamilton

7 PERSEUSWAY(IRE)(225)

Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) 7 10-13

J Harry Reed

T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

O J.Monkhouse R.De Robeck. A.Miller

B Godolphin

TFRHHHII BHA124

FORM 1221/P5- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Took well to hurdling last season, winning twice including on handicap debut over C&D Lesser efforts in only 2 starts this season, though after a further 5 months off he possibly needed the run at Newcastle (2 1/2m) in March. Could fare better with cheekpieces added.

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/6 Smokeringinthedark (IRE) 14l Nov25 Bgr 19f HcpH soft P/11 Lud’or (FR)Mar25 Hex 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/8 That One 3/4l

TFRHHHHH BHA115

FORM 6/36051- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive hurdle debut winner at Kelso and found the application of a tongue strap getting him ﬁrmly back on track when scoring authoritatively in handicap at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Major player with his recent effort behind him.

11Apr Nwc 16f HcpH good 1/6 Inappropriate (IRE) 2l

30Mar Lud 15f HcpH good 5/6 Jack Hyde (IRE) 18l 2Feb Kmp 16f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 Gooloogong (IRE) 42l

TFRHHHHI BHA115

FORM 10/3221- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner who cemented the positive start made over hurdles during the winter when knuckling down well for success in maiden at Chepstow in February That form has been boosted by the runner-up since and he’s respected on handicap debut. 21Feb Chp 16f Hdl soft 1/9 Mister Ursus (IRE) 1/

14Feb Wcn 15f Hdl heavy 2/10 Caballero Cliff 61/2l Dec25 Seg 19f Hdl soft 2/4 Buddah Castle (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM 5/310-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won with plenty in hand in a Southwell maiden hurdle (2 1/2m) in June last year and followed up on the Flat the following month. Left poorly placed when well held back over hurdles at Worcester in September, but absent 7 months since. Sep25 Wor 20f HcpH good 8/15 Don Virginia (FR) 38l Jul25 Car 17f Hcp soft 1/9 Different Drum hd Jun25 Swl 20f Hdl good 1/8 Betty’s Tiara 43/4l

TFRHHIII BHA111

FORM 1212PP- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a highly productive 2025, winning 3 times in handicaps. However low-key display when pulled up over C&D on ﬁnal outing and it was a similar story after 7 months off at Perth 9 days ago, though she could strip ﬁtter for her recent run.

23Apr Per 16f HcpH good P/12 Mister Ursus (IRE)Oct25 Hex 16f HcpH gd-sf P/5 Pure GoldAug25 Cml 17f HcpH good 2/9 Grey Skies (IRE) nk

TFRHHHII BHA111

FORM 204124- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point/hurdles winner who also scored over fences at Sedgeﬁeld in February Has found tame ﬁnishes holding him back over both sets of obstacles more recently latest when fourth of 6 returned to hurdling at Newcastle 3 weeks ago.

11Apr Nwc 16f HcpH good 4/6 Filibustering 8

19Feb Seg 16f HcpC soft 2/4

TFRHHHII BHA109

FORM 660/005/- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning juvenile hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23 Lost his way in recent seasons but did at least get back on track in staying handicaps on Flat during second half of last year Returns to hurdling after 7 months off having made another yard switch.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Filibustering (GB), 9-4 Marhaba Prince (GB), 7-1 Double Digits (GB), 9-1 Lawrenny (GB), 11-1 Perseus Way (IRE), 16-1 Banderas (IRE), 28-1 Winds of Winter (IRE)

FILIBUSTERING was rejuvenated by the ﬁtting of a tongue strap when getting back to winning ways at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and can build on that effort to follow up. Marhaba Prince held off a thriving sort at Chepstow last time and is feared most on handicap debut, with Lawrenny best of the others.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FILIBUSTERING 2.MARHABA PRINCE 3.LAWRENNY 5

THE ELIZABETH ELLIOTT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 5)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4039 2nd £2019 3rd £1010 4th £505 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Candlish (17 wins from 58 runners, 29%) runs MAGGIES BOY

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore (5 wins from 57 runners, 9%) runs

VALTTERI ITS JAMES

Longest Traveller: JACK DOYEN trained by B Case, Banbury, 244 miles.

1 MAGGIESBOY(IRE)(22)

B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) 7 12-0

J William Shanahan (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe

B John Joe Gleeson

S Equine Products UK Ltd

2 SCAIRPDUBH(GB)(43)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Sinamay (USA) 6 11-10

J Peter Kavanagh E Cheek Pieces

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Stack Partnership

B Wood Farm Stud

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

3 TELLMEAGAIN(IRE)

(196)

B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Goldacava (IRE) 8 11-9

J Danny McMenamin

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr Phil Ellerby

B Ms Cora Cronin

S Northern Accountants

4 ROYALDEESIDE(GB)(11)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb 6 11-6

J Charlie Maggs (3)

T Patrick Morris, Prescot

O K Jardine R Griffiths

B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown

5 QUICKASICAN(IRE)(21)

Gr g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Courting Shinney 9 11-4

J Ryan Mania E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Jessica Bedi, Yarm

O Mr Andrew Gale

B Myles Sunderland

6 VALTTERIITSJAMES(IRE)(21)

B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bruens Folly (IRE) 5 11-0

J Patrick Wadge

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O The 1892 Partnership

B Miss Emma Tector

7 YAPPERHILL(IRE)(28)

B g Kingston Hill - Crooked Neck (IRE) 7 10-11

J Jonathon Bewley E Tongue Strap

T George Bewley, Colby

O Todd, Mandle and Annett

B Ciaran McGrath

TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 235001-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who immediately improved for the switch to fences when making a winning debut in this sphere at Sedgeﬁeld (21f, good). 4lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold show 10Apr Seg 21f HcpC good 1/7 Arctic Saint (IRE) 31/4l 21Mar Bgr 23f HcpH good 7/10 Thereyare (IRE) 21l 27Feb Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Diamond Koda (IRE) 74l

TFRHHHII BHA96 FORM 564120-

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles account at Carlisle in February and while latest effort in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (retained) at Musselburgh was poor that was a Class 2 handicap over 3m. Won sole start in points and interesting back down in class/trip for this chase debut.

20Mar Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 Bollin Matilda 92l 27Feb Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Swift Jet (IRE) 14l 16Feb Car 19f HcpH soft 1/9 Wind Your Neck In (IRE) 21/

TFRHIIII BHA95

FORM 000/P33-

TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account, both over hurdles and between the ﬂags. Hard to warm to starting out for new connections here.

May25 Tip 23f Ch gd-yd P Western Fold (IRE)Apr25 Bal 21f HcpH good 10 Tomas O Maille (IRE) 50l Jan25 Pun 16f Hdl soft 11 Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 52l

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM R1P333- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Rather hit-and-miss overall but scored twice over C&D last summer and hard to knock recent form, placed all 3 starts in this sphere since returning from a break in March. Also performed well when runner-up on the Flat recently and he has to enter calculations. 21Apr Pon 21f Hcp good 2/7 Lady Phoebe (IRE) 51/2l 13Apr Hex 15f HcpC good 3/11 Kicksaftersix (IRE) 33/

4Apr Hay 19f HcpC good 3/6 Count Adhemar (IRE) 8l

TFRHHHHI BHA90

FORM 3//P/0PF2TIMEFORM VIEW Placed first 3 starts over hurdles in 2022/23 for Rebecca Menzies and while he struggled initially for new yard following a mammoth absence, his latest second in a handicap chase at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good to firm) 3 weeks ago was a step firmly back in the right direction. Solid chance. 11Apr Nwc 20f HcpC good 2/5 The Clonmel Kid (IRE) 1l 19Mar Seg 21f HcpC good F/11 Valence d’Aumont (FR)17Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft P/6 Scottish King (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA86

FORM 106604-

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who predictably took a step forward when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over hurdles at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) last month. Appeals as the type to do better now tackling fences given his pointing background. 11Apr Nwc 20f HcpH good 4/12 Camarrate (IRE) 41/2l 14Mar Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/9 Irandando Has (FR) 36l 21Feb Nwc

TFRHIIII BHA83 FORM 5r0403-

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless following 5 attempts between the ﬂags and has looked rather limited over hurdles, too. Needs to raise his game now switched to fences.

8 UNCLEAL(IRE)(50)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Milling Road (IRE) 7 10-11

J Conor Rabbitt (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Jessica Bedi, Yarm

O Peak Racing

B Mr Joseph Roche

9 JACKDOYEN(IRE)(28)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) 10 10-11

J Jack Quinlan E Blinkers

T Ben Case, Banbury

O Wardington Hopefuls

B James Murtagh

S David Andrews Construction Limited

10 DIVASDOYEN(IRE)(30)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) 9 10-10

J Miss Heidi Palin (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Forster Kelso

O The Unlikely Tenors

B Cyril O’Hara

11 KINGOFTHEGAME(IRE)(28)

B g Kingston Hill - Sand Lady 8 10-4

J Callum Bewley E Visor

T Martin Todhunter, Penrith

O Murphy’s Law Partnership

B John Paul Condron

S Tote

12 PLAYBYTHERULES(IRE)(32)

B g Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite (IRE) 7 10-3

J Joshua Thompson (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Adam Nicol, Seahouses

O Molly and Paul Willis

B J. S. Bolger

S Opal Collection

13 CAVEHILL(GB)(32)

Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE) 7 10-2

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

S Ian Duncan Racing

14 MADEMEWHATIAM(GB)(19)

B g Jack Hobbs - United (GER) 7 10-2

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap

T Annabelle Sowray Helmsley

O Miss Annabelle Sowray

B Elms Bloodstock

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHHIII BHA83

FORM 251662-

TIMEFORM VIEW Got on top close home with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces enlisted on third chase start at Sedgeﬁeld (2 3/4m, soft) in December However, has failed to build on that since and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Quickasican.

13Mar Fkn 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/3 Brother Boris 21l

25Jan Seg 26f HcpC gd-sf 6/11 Slaney Opera (IRE) 30l

Dec25 Cat 19f HcpC good 6/7 Couldbeaweapon (IRE) 22l

TFRHHHII BHA83

FORM 6P5311- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a long losing run at Hereford in March but didn’t have to wait anywhere near so long for his next taste of success, following up at Newton Abbot (21f, good) just 10 days later Remains on a fair mark and merits respect in his hat-trick bid.

4Apr Ntn 20f HcpC good 1/6 Ideallko (FR) 23/4l 25Mar Her 20f HcpC good 1/9 Black Occ (IRE) 3l 6Mar Lei 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Begin The Luck (IRE) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA82

FORM 432443- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice over fences last season, including over C&D with Heidi Palin aboard. Back to form following a couple of low-key performances when third of 10 at Kelso (2 3/4m, good to soft) last time and, 1lb lower here, she needs considering. 2Apr Kel 21f HcpC good 3/10 Looking Splendid 12l 15Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft 4/6 Didntgotwenty (IRE) 23l 3Feb Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Celestial Fashion 28l

TFRHHHII BHA76

FORM 43PP/54-

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but has low mileage for an 8-y-o and wasn’t disgraced with cheekpieces reﬁtted when fourth in a 7-runner Carlisle handicap (3m, good) last month. More severe headgear deployed here (ﬁrst-time visor) and dropping back in trip looks a good move, so there is cause for hope.

4Apr Car 24f HcpC good 4/7 Jamesieconn (IRE) 6l

27Jan Nwc 20f HcpH heavy 5/10 Parish Star (IRE) 22l Dec24 Cat 19f HcpC good P/8 Not Staying Long (IRE) -

TFRHHHHH BHA75

FORM 55554/5-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest hurdles winner and record stands at 0-7 in this sphere but shaped much better than the bare result back from a 17-month absence at Newcastle (2 1/2m, good) where he was making his debut for the up-and-coming Adam Nicol yard (does well with recruits from the Nigel Hawke stable). One to consider

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Ceolwulf 15l

Oct24 Nwc 23f HcpC good 4/7 Chemical Warfare (IRE) 81/2l Aug24 Per 23f HcpC good 5/12 Jimli’s Island 16l

TFRHHIII BHA74

FORM 536030- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it third time lucky over fences when accounting for 9 rivals in this race 12 months ago. 3lb lower this time round but with good reason, having struggled on each of his 4 starts since the turn of the year

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/10 Ceolwulf 25l

19Feb Seg 21f HcpC soft 3/5 Too Cool Forshrule (IRE) 28l 3Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 9/14 Orkney Blue 36l

TFRHIIII BHA69

FORM 3P4556TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 16 starts under Rules and likely to come up short once again. 5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights.

13Apr Hex 16f Hdl good 6/11 Red Oak (IRE) 26l 15Feb Mus 20f HcpC soft 5/6 Didntgotwenty (IRE) 28l Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft 5/8 Wolfburg (IRE) 15l

2025: CAVE HILL 6 10 3 Alan Doyle 8-1 (Ian Duncan) 10 ran

Stewards Note: SCAIRP DUBH: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Jack Doyen (IRE), 6-1 Maggies Boy (IRE), 7-1 Play By The Rules (IRE), 8-1 Quickasican (IRE), 17-2 Valtteri Its James (IRE), 11-1 Royal Deeside (GB), 12-1 Divas Doyen (IRE), 14-1 Scairp Dubh (GB), Kingofthegame (IRE), 18-1 Uncle Al (IRE), 28-1 Cave Hill (GB), 40-1 Yapper Hill (IRE), 80-1 Mademewhatiam (GB), 200-1 Tell Me Again (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PLAY BY THE RULES made a highly encouraging start for the Adam Nicol yard back from a long layoff at Newcastle and, with the cobwebs now blown away, he could be ready to strike off an appealing mark. If able to build on his latest effort Quickasican will surely be involved in the ﬁnish, while chasing debutants Scairp Dubh and Valtteri Its James need considering, along with the hat-trick seeking Jack Doyen. There are also reasons to be optimistic where Kingofthegame is concerned.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PLAY BY THE RULES (IRE) 2.QUICKASICAN (IRE) 3.VALTTERI ITS JAMES (IRE)

LEADING TRAINER, JOCKEY & OWNER

JOCKEYS

DIAGNOSIS

HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

5) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4039 2nd £2019 3rd £1010 4th £505 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

Leading course trainer (20-25): Mr M T Walford (25 wins from 135 runners, 19%) runs PRINCESSE MILANIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore (5 wins from 57 runners, 9%) runs KILLYBEGS JET LADY

Longest Traveller: KILLYBEGS JET LADY trained by Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross, 126 miles.

1 RIBEYE(GB)(53)

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow 11 12-0

J Callum Bewley

T Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

O Mrs Lucinda Atkinson

B Michael Broad

2 PRINCESSEMILANIA(IRE)(31)

B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR) 6 11-10

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O New Vision Bloodstock

B Noel Doyle

S Mark Walford Racing

3 POETRYMAN(IRE)(30)

Ch g Mahler - Sommer Sonnet (IRE) 8 11-10

J Jonathon Bewley E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T George Bewley, Colby

O Miss Victoria Bewley

B Vincent Finn

S Lloyd Ltd

4 KICKSAFTERSIX(IRE)(19)

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Astalanda (FR) 10 11-10

J Ryan Mania

T Martin Todhunter, Penrith

O Coniston Old Men Syndicate

B Martin McDermott

S Tote

5 CARDAMONHILL(IRE)(22)

Br g Presenting - Through The Lens (IRE) 9 11-9

J William Maggs (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Anna Slack, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mr A. Slack

B Brucetown Farms Ltd

6 KILLYBEGSJETLADY(IRE)(38)

B m Jet Away - Little Twinkle (IRE) 9 11-4

J Alan Doyle (3) E Visor Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

O Old Gold Racing 18

B Richard Langrell

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing

7 PASSENGERONTHESHIP(IRE)(32)

Br g Pillar Coral - Canto Creek 7 11-1

J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap

T Sam England, Guiseley

O John Birtles and Bill Allan

B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 3120P6- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who hit the target twice over fences in 2025 (including C&D) but his run of good form has come to a halt on last 3 starts. It remains to be seen whether a return to Hexham sparks a revival.

10Mar Seg 26f HcpC good 6/6 Realisation (FR) 42l 17Feb Mkt 23f HcpH soft P/9 Aire Spray (IRE)Nov25 Nwc 29f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 Dom of Mary (FR) 28l

TFRHHHII BHA96 FORM 330322- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual handicap hurdle winner last autumn and remained in from since, ﬁnishing second of 7 at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last time. Makes chase debut.

1Apr Swl 24f HcpH good 2/7 Belladinotte (IRE) 11/

3Mar Nwc 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Whiskey On Ice (IRE) 17l 18Feb Swl 24f HcpH soft 3/6 Innisfree Lass (IRE) 11l

TFRHHIII BHA96

FORM 1U/45PP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner but has pulled up back over fences on her last 2 starts. Hard to know what to expect.

2Apr Kel 21f HcpC good P/10 Looking Splendid13Feb Kel 26f HcpC heavy P/7 Wal Buck’s (FR)30Jan Cat 25f HcpH soft 5/8 Born In The West (IRE) 51/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA96

FORM 1/11661- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a C&D hat-trick last spring, including this race. Underlined how much he loves this place with a 2m win last month and likely to make a bold bid to defend his crown.

13Apr Hex 15f HcpC good 1/11 Flash du Pistolet (IRE) 11/4l 4Apr Car 19f HcpH good 6/9 Belvedere Bhoy (IRE) 12l Jun25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf 6/12 Ballydangan (IRE) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA95

FORM 1135/P5- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over fences (around 3m) in November 2024 for Dianne Sayer but hasn’t offered much obvious promise in 2 comeback outings this spring.

10Apr Seg 21f HcpC good 5/7 Maggies Boy (IRE) 23l 27Mar Wet 24f HcpC good P/9 Giovanni Change (FR)Feb25 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Red Happy (FR) 15l

TFRHHIII BHA90

FORM 3352PB- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner Yet to strike under Rules but was second over C&D last summer Made a bad mistake 5 out and had dropped away when brought down 3 out on her return from a break here at the end of March.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft B/10 Scottish King (IRE)Oct25 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Ballydangan (IRE)Aug25 Hex 24f HcpC good 2/7 Upfordebate (IRE) 1/2l

TFRHHHII BHA87 FORM 4222/06-

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times in handicap hurdles last spring. Travelled well but didn’t ﬁnd for pressure when sixth on 2 1/2m Newcastle chase debut 32 days and is ﬁtted with a tongue tie on the back of that. Also up in trip.

31Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Ceolwulf 16l 14Mar Nwc

8 ROBROYMACGREGOR(IRE)(38)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Baloo (IRE) 8 10-13

J Patrick Wadge E Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O Mr Ken McGarrity

B Mr K. D. Cotter

S Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd

9 RIGHTBACKATYOU(IRE)(19)

B g Kingston Hill - Shandora (IRE) 8 10-9

J Peter Kavanagh

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O A Miller S Coltherd

B M. Ryan

10 DRSHIROCCO(IRE)(19)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE) 11 10-5

J Harry Reed

T Sandy Forster Kelso

O I I F T F

B J. P. King & P. Turley

11 MILLFORDHILL(IRE)(10)

Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Which Thistle (IRE) 8 10-2

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

O Mrs Amy Fife

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

12 WESTLAWN(GB)(38)

B m Westlake - Garden Feature 10 10-2

J Charlie Maggs (3)

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

13 HALFWAYHOUSELAD(GB)(49)

B g Recharge (IRE) - Pezula 7 10-2

J Charlotte Jones E Tongue Strap

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O Halfway House Syndicate

B Mrs J. Weston

14 WORTHTHEWALK(IRE)(38)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE) 9 10-2

J Alice Stevens (3)

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr Phil Ellerby

B William J. Noonan

S Northern Accountants

TFRHHHHI BHA85

FORM 002423-

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2023 but he comes here in good form, ﬁnishing third of 11 over 4m here last time. Just as effective over shorter Has to enter calculations.

25Mar Hex 31f HcpC soft 3/11 Planned Paradise (IRE) 11l 23Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft 2/6 Blakey Boy (IRE) 14l 3Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/14 Orkney Blue 9l

TFRHHHHI BHA81

FORM 00FP24TIMEFORM VIEW Looks to be getting his act together over fences now, beaten only just over a length when fourth of 14 over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. On the shortlist.

13Apr Hex 24f HcpC good 4/14 Jamesieconn (IRE) 1l 25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft 2/10 Scottish King (IRE) 31l 10Feb Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/11 Le Grand Vert (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA77

FORM 350446- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Bit below form when sixth of 14 over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago, unable to sustain his headway

13Apr Hex 24f HcpC good 6/14 Jamesieconn (IRE) 22l 20Mar Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Big Storm Brewing 5l Dec25 Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Reﬂection of You 101/4l

TFRHHIII BHA74

FORM 4P//0400- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Little encouragement over hurdles, including a 3m Perth handicap 10 days ago, but perhaps a switch to chasing will see this point winner in a better light. Also wears ﬁrst-time cheekpieces.

22Apr Per 23f HcpH good 7/10 Suspected (IRE) 52l

27Mar Wet 16f Hdl good 10/15 Pioneer Pete 76l 19Mar Seg 16f Hdl good 4/5 Desertmore News (IRE) 83l

TFRHHIII BHA74

FORM 45632P- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Both hurdles wins came here back in 2022. Long-standing maiden over fences and failed to build on her Catterick second in February when pulled up over C&D in March.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft P/10 Scottish King (IRE)9Feb Cat 25f HcpC soft 2/4 Asa (FR) 2l

30Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 3/6 Bo Cruz (IRE) 25l

TFRHHIII BHA69

FORM 355366- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2025 Below-form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (23f, good to soft) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Maurice Barnes.

14Mar Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Goodoldbill 47l 26Feb Wet 24f HcpC soft 6/8 Bo Cruz (IRE) 39l 13Feb Kel 26f HcpC heavy 3/7 Wal Buck’s (FR) 45l

TFRHHIII BHA69

FORM 0/PP22F- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Didn’t achieve much when runner-up in a pair of 3m Market Rasen handicaps in February (2 ﬁnishers second occasion). Fell here last time. 5lb out of handicap.

25Mar Hex 24f HcpC soft F/10 Scottish King (IRE)17Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Scottish King (IRE) 11l 1Feb Mkt 23f HcpC soft 2/5 Grandad’s Cap (IRE) 5l

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2025: KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) 9 10 13 Sean Quinlan 9-4 (Martin Todhunter) 10 ran

Stewards Note: WEST LAWN: Following its run on 25/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Kicksaftersix (IRE), 13-2 Rightbackatyou (IRE), 7-1 Princesse Milania (IRE), 10-1 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE), 14-1 Killybegs Jet Lady (IRE), 16-1 Passengerontheship (IRE), Dr Shirocco (IRE), Worth The Walk (IRE), 20-1 Millford Hill (IRE), West Lawn (GB), 25-1 Ribeye (GB), Halfway House Lad (GB), 33-1 Poetry Man (IRE), 40-1 Cardamon Hill (IRE)

KICKSAFTERSIX is taken to defy the handicapper again and make it 5 wins in his last 6 visits to Hexham. Rightbackatyou shaped quite well when fourth over C&D recently and is second choice ahead of Rob Roy Macgregor who was a good third in the 4m Hexham Marathon last time. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KICKSAFTERSIX (IRE) 2.RIGHTBACKATYOU (IRE) 3.ROB

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WORKING MENS FC TOUR 2026 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS

5)

Leading course trainer (20-25): S Corbett (18 wins from 141 runners, 13%) runs WEE ALKI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A M Thomson (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs STYLISH RECRUIT

Longest Traveller: ADVERAM trained by Ian Duncan, Coylton, 123 miles.

1 WILLIAMOFYORK(GB)(41)

B g Kayf Tara - Shady Anne 10 12-0

J Danny McMenamin E Visor, Tongue Strap

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

O Mike and Eileen Newbould

B Mr & Mrs G. L. Edwards

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

2 DIVILABOTHER(IRE)(19)

Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Rockabout (IRE) 8 11-12

J Harry Reed

T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

O Mr R. Nichol

B Mr J. Connolly

DUSKYDAYS(IRE)(252)

Ch g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Day’s Over 9 11-8

J Charlotte Jones E Cheek Pieces

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O VILPRANO and KB

B P. J. Reynolds

S The Sheroot Partnership

WEEALKI(IRE)(22)

B g Alkaadhem - Springﬁeld Spirit (IRE) 7 11-6

J Nathan Moscrop E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O Naughty But Nice

B W. G. R. Porter

S Finnies Heavy Haulage

5 ADVERAM(GB)(28)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Lochnell (IRE) 7 11-5

J Ryan Mania E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O The Macdonald Family

B Barry MacDonald

S Ian Duncan Racing

6 IT’SMAISY(IRE)(21)

B m Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) 8 11-5

J Oscar Palmer (7)

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O West Yorkshire Racing Club

B Jill Kinsella

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

7 DILLARCHIE(GB)(22)

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Cute N You Know It 9 11-4

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Joanne Foster, Ilkley

O J Saxby M Simmons Partnership

B John & Jonathan Saxby

TFRHHIII BHA105 FORM P/PP6UP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins over fences in spring 2024 but has completed only once in 6 subsequent starts, pulling up again at Carlisle last time. It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles and a change of headgear (ﬁrst-time visor for cheekpieces) helps to spark a revival.

22Mar Car 19f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Wolfburg (IRE)5Feb Don 20f HcpC soft U/5 Another Fine Mess (IRE)Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft 6/9 Genois (FR) 13l

TFRHHHHH BHA103 FORM 212245- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 2 1/2m here last summer Encouraging return from a break when 13 lengths ﬁfth of 10 to Stylish Recruit here (2 1/2m, good to soft) 19 days ago. Big player if stamina holds now up in trip.

13Apr Hex 20f HcpH good 5/10 Stylish Recruit (IRE) 13l Dec25 Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 Baratablet (IRE) 14l Oct25 Hex 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Knomorediamonds (FR) 57l

TFRHHHII BHA99

FORM 0/04122-

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form at Cartmel last summer, winning over 17f and runner-up over longer trips. Been off for 8 months and got to be a chance he’ll be using this to get primed for Cartmel again.

Aug25 Cml 25f HcpH good 2/9 Ocean Legacy (IRE) 5l

Jul25 Cml 22f HcpH soft 2/10 Rioja Alta (IRE) 1l

Jul25 Cml 17f HcpH good 1/9 Balally Park (IRE) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA97

FORM 1P5P22- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Not straightforward but won over C&D in November and arrives on the back of a pair of good seconds to Dillarchie over 27f at Sedgeﬁeld in recent months.

10Apr Seg 27f HcpH good 2/5 Dillarchie nk 19Mar Seg 27f HcpH good 2/7 Dillarchie 1l 15Feb Mus 23f HcpH soft P/6 Crystello (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA96

FORM 301PPP- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run when seeing off 8 rivals over C&D (heavy) in December but has pulled up at other venues in his 3 outings since. Needs a return to Hexham and a ﬁrst-time tongue tie (added to cheekpieces) to have a revitalising effect. 4Apr Car 25f HcpH good P/10 Jupiter des Mottes (FR)10Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft P/9 Better Be Deﬁnite29Jan Ayr 24f HcpH soft P/13 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA96

FORM 042431- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for some creditable efforts this season when ending a 2-year losing run at Newcastle (3m, good) 12 days ago. That was a weak 4-runner race so even a 4lb nudge may leave her vulnerable for win purposes. 11Apr Nwc 23f HcpH good 1/4 Strathcatcha 3

19Mar Seg 27f

TFRHHHHI BHA95 FORM 023111-

TIMEFORM VIEW In a good vein of form in recent months, completing a staying handicap hurdle hat-trick at Catterick and Sedgeﬁeld (twice; Wee Alki second both times). Another 4lb higher now but has to be respected in her current mood. 10Apr Seg 27f HcpH good 1/5 Wee Alki (IRE) nk 19Mar Seg 27f HcpH good 1/7 Wee Alki (IRE) 1l 24Feb Cat 25f HcpH gd-sf 1/9 Monsieur Le Fuzz (FR) 1l

8 GUERNESEY(FR)(28)

Gr g Martaline - Myrtille Jersey (FR) 10 11-3

J Joshua Thompson (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Jackie Stephen, Melrose

O Mrs Jackie Stephen

B Ecurie Carrie Jean-Michel et al

S Carden Livestock Co

9 EASTEAGLE(IRE)(13)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) 6 11-2

J Charlie Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap

T Mike Sowersby, Malton

O Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby

B James D. Leahy

S Mike Sowersby Racing

10 STYLISHRECRUIT(IRE)(19)

B g Ask - Stylish Ways (IRE) 8 11-1

J Patrick Wadge E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O Mrs Fiona Telfer

B J. F. Mernagh

S Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery

11 VICTORYCLUB(IRE)(165)

B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE) 9 11-0

J Jamie Hamilton E Visor

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

O Miss E Emmerton & Major P H K Steveney

B Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

12 ROBERTD’ORES(FR)(14)

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Sister du Berlais (FR) 9 10-13

J Jonathon Bewley E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T George Bewley Colby

O Mr Alan Udale

B Mr Gilles Delliaux

S Lloyd Ltd

13 BELLADINOTTE(IRE)(31)

Gr m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE) 7 10-9

J James Turner (5)

T Sara Ender, Malton

O Mr Andrew Nicholls

B Pat & Eddie Barry

14 KNACKERTRAPPER(IRE)(31)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Present Line (IRE) 8 10-9

J William Maggs (3)

T Andrew Crook, Leyburn

O Mr Dave Carter

B G. T. Morrow

S Tote

15 MYBOYCHRISTY(IRE)(19)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Alderimli (IRE) 6 10-9

J Peter Kavanagh E Cheek Pieces

T Ewan Whillans, Hawick

O Richie Kenneally and John Lambe

B Oldcourt Stud

16 LORDDEVINCI(FR)(28)

B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lady Chloe (FR) 8 10-8

J Callum Bewley E Cheek Pieces

T Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

O Mrs Janet Lowther

B E.A.R.L. Equi-Michel 6 & T. Leboucher

S Lip Construction Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA94

FORM 622454-

TIMEFORM VIEW Out-and-out stayer who ran his best race of the season when narrowly denied by Adveram over C&D in December Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (25f, good) 28 days ago. Considered back at Hexham.

4Apr Car 25f HcpH good 4/10 Jupiter des Mottes (FR) 17l 19Feb Seg 27f HcpH soft 5/7 Ballin Bay (IRE) 27l 30Jan Cat 25f HcpH soft 4/8 Born In The West (IRE) 5l

TFRHHHII BHA93

FORM 414321-

TIMEFORM VIEW Second success of the year and a career-best effort when seeing off 9 rivals at Stratford (3 1/4m, good to soft) 13 days ago, pulling 9 lengths clear An 8lb rise demands another improved performance.

19Apr Str 26f HcpH good 1/10 Juggernaut (FR) 9l 4Mar Cat 25f HcpH good 2/8 Cold Henry 2l 24Feb

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM P5PP01- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Seems to save his best for this track, bouncing back to form with a bang to win 2 1/2m handicap here (good to soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip.

13Apr Hex 20f HcpH good 1/10 Rock Dj (IRE) 3/4l 22Mar Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 National Question (IRE) 17l 15Jan Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Always A Reason (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA91 FORM 02P343-

TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of 19f Stratford handicap hurdle for Dan Skelton last summer Has made the frame on 4 of his 6 starts since joining this yard, including third at Kelso when last seen in November Claims if fully primed after 165 days off Nov25 Kel 24f HcpH soft 3/11 Be The Difference (IRE) 15l Oct25 Wet 21f HcpH good 4/10 Duel Au Soleil (FR) 7

Oct25 Wet 24f HcpH good 3/11 Kiss My Face

TFRHHHHI BHA90

FORM 421466- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this last year and added another C&D success in October Not disgraced in 2 outings back from a break last month and has to be of interest back at Hexham.

18Apr Bgr 23f HcpH good 6/9 Speed Davis (FR) 10

4Apr Car 25f HcpH good 6/10 Jupiter des Mottes (FR) 23l Nov25 Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Wee Alki (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA86

FORM 002241- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last June and back from a break to add to her tally at Southwell (23m, good to soft) last month. Should remain competitive off 5lb higher

1Apr Swl 24f HcpH good 1/7 Princesse Milania (IRE)

Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Seahouses

Oct25 Wet 21f HcpH good 2/10 Duel Au Soleil (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA86

FORM P5/5032TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing sequence but he arrives on the back of creditable places efforts over 2 1/2m at Newcastle and Sedgeﬁeld in recent months. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree so this trip could suit. 1Apr Seg 19f HcpH good 2/11 Cosmic Soul (IRE) 3

14Mar Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/15 Fairly Fulling (IRE) 6l 22Jan Wet 19f HcpH soft 7/13 Eric Carmen (IRE) 37l

TFRHHHHI BHA86

FORM 0/40502-

TIMEFORM VIEW First impact in handicap hurdles when second of 9 over 2 1/2m here (good to soft) 19 days ago. Leaves impression this longer trip could suit and he’s much less exposed than the majority of these.

13Apr Hex 20f HcpH good 2/9 Gardener (FR) 1/2l 19Mar Seg 16f HcpH good 7/8 Klitschko 64l 19Feb Seg 19f HcpH soft 5/12 Thank You Blue 25l

TFRHHIII BHA85

FORM 44004P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran poorly back hurdling at Carlisle 4 weeks ago, weakening quickly Back up in trip. Could only consider if backed.

4Apr Car 19f HcpH good P/8 Different Drum14Mar Nwc 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Goodoldbill 17l 3Mar Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 7/8 Hawkseye View 31l

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2025: Div I - TARTAN COOKIE (IRE) 9 10 2 Danny McMenamin 16-1 (Ewan Whillans) 9 ran Div II - ROBERT D’ORES (FR) 8 11 0 Jonathon Bewley 9-1 (George Bewley) 9 ran

Stewards Note: ADVERAM: Following its run on 4/4/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 It’s Maisy (IRE), 9-1 Divilabother (IRE), 10-1 My Boy Christy (IRE), 11-1 East Eagle (IRE), 12-1 Dillarchie (GB), Stylish Recruit (IRE), 14-1 Guernesey (FR), Robert d’Ores (FR), 16-1 Wee Alki (IRE), Victory Club (IRE), Belladinotte (IRE), Knacker Trapper (IRE), 25-1 Dusky Days (IRE), Adveram (GB), 33-1 William of York (GB), 80-1 Lord de Vinci (FR)

A host with chances in this ﬁnale. DIVILABOTHER has had a decent spell since joining Tristan Davidson and is taken to build on a recent comeback run behind Stylish Recruit and land a second course success. Low-mileage 6-y-o My Boy Christy promises to relish this longer trip and is second choice ahead of Guernesey and last year’s winner Robert d’Ores.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIVILABOTHER (IRE) 2.MY BOY CHRISTY (IRE) 3.GUERNESEY (FR)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD

The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.40 - THE mybettingsites.com/ie EVERYTHING NEW ON

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2024, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races 8lb Of 3 hurdle races 11lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000 A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner, and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 10 entries at £45. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

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Second Race 5.15 - THE BOBBY ROBERTS MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV I) (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. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 12 entries at £50. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Third Race 5.45 - THE BOBBY ROBERTS MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (DIV II) (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. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 11 entries at £50. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Fourth Race 6.15 - THE MAX AND NAOMI ARE GETTING MARRIED NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8713 to the winning horse The second to receive £4009, the third £2004, the fourth £1003 and the ﬁfth £499 for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 10 entries at £70. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £6664; Second £3331; Third £1667; Fourth £833; Fifth £416. (Penalty Value £8713.65)

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Fifth Race 6.45 - THE mybettingsites.com HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8053 to the winning horse The second to receive £3705, the third £1852, the fourth £927 and the ﬁfth £462. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026 for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 12 entries at £70 - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £6159; Second £3079; Third £1540; Fourth £770; Fifth £384 (Penalty Value £8053.52) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Sixth Race 7.15 - THE ELIZABETH ELLIOTT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £50. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.45 - THE drainrat.co.uk RAT ENTRY DIAGNOSIS SPECIALIST HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026 for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 25 entries at £50 - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.15 - THE WINCHCOMBE WORKING MENS FC TOUR 2026 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105 the fourth £553 and the ﬁfth £275 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, April 27th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 21 entries at £40. - Closed April 27th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229 (Penalty Value £4805.71) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.