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DANIEL CRAGGS General Manager, Huntingdon Racecourse
On behalf of everyone here at Huntingdon Racecourse, I am delighted to welcome you to today’s seven-race card.
As we move through the winter programme, this meeting forms an important part ofthe National Hunt season, with horses and connections continuing their campaigns at a key stage ofthe year February racing often provides competitive and informative contests, and we look forward to an afternoon that showcases both quality and depth across the card.
With it being halfterm, we are especially pleased to welcome families joining us today. Alongside the racing, we have a variety of activities available for our younger racegoers, including a colouring corner, a halfterm trail and a treat for the first 100 children through the gates.
We are extremely grateful to our raceday sponsors Irish Thoroughbred Marketing for theirvalued support. Irish-bred horses play a central role in National Hunt racing across Britain and Ireland, and their contribution to the sport is both longstanding and significant. We are proud to welcome Irish Thoroughbred Marketing to Huntingdon and thank them for their continued commitment to promoting excellence within the thoroughbred industry Their backing is greatly appreciated and instrumental in supporting fixtures such as today’s.
It is also a pleasure to welcome back our friends from Cambridge United Football Club, together with their guests. The club represents an important part ofthe region’s sporting landscape, and we greatly value the opportunity to host them once again. We hope they enjoy a successful and enjoyable afternoon with us.
Days such as today would not be possible without the hard work and dedication ofthe entire Huntingdon Racecourse team. Thanks again to all our staff, from the grounds team and racing office to sales, marketing, hospitality, service, operations and wider raceday team, whose professionalism and commitment ensure that each fixture runs smoothly and that our racegoers are warmly welcomed.
Whether you are a regular visitor or joining us for the first time we hope you enjoy both the racing and the atmosphere. Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us, and we trust that this fixture proves to be an enjoyable and memorable occasion.
Enjoy the afternoon and best wishes from everyone at Huntingdon Racecourse.
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Stewards
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found at the end of this racecard
Tony McGlone (Chief Steward)
Peta Evetts (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ben Ford, Margaret Groves, Lawrence Jordan
Starters
William Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
Paul Champion
Clerk of the Scales
Jeremy Lind
Veterinary Officers
Rachael Frost
Jane Harry
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Julie Lingham, Elizabeth Budden, Sam Davis
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Worthington (SRMO)
Dr Chris Reynolds (RMO)
Dr Fiona Virgo (RMO)
Nurse
Susan Pateman
Physio
Caroline White
Ambulances
East of England Ambulance Service
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Veterinary Surgeons
Stuart Thorne and the team from Fellowes Farm
Chairman
Nick Wright
Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
Marcia Gibbs
Bobby Jackson
General Manager
Daniel Craggs
Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Chris Sykes
Farrier
Stephen Wright
Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Craggs
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Sharon Hodgins
Raceday Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Horse Ambulance
Julian Williams
Recovery Vehicle
Newmarket Estates Team
AFO
Sue Carlisle
RACECARD EXPLAINED
NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D
B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
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
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. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
April 23
Point-to-Point & NH Horses In Training Sale Goresbridge
April 30 Punchestown Sale Goffs
May 28
June 9 - 11 Arkle Sale Goffs
June 24 - 26 Derby Sale Tattersalls Ireland
August 11 - 13 National Hunt Sale Tattersalls Ireland
Point-to-Point
Dec (TBC)
Travel Incentive for British buyers at Irish sales
CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
This drop back to 2m looks ideal for SECRET DES DIEUX, who shaped as if ahead of his markwhen sixth inthe notoriouslystrongTimeform Novices’ Handicap at Cheltenham on Trials Day last month. He can double his tally at the expense of Hypotenus, who hasn’t kicked on since opening his chase account but drops back in grade here.
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4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (24 wins from 123 runners, 20%) runs LORO WHITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 36 runners, 11%) runs LEJO DU SEUIL LONGESTTRAVELLER: IDAHO VALLEY trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 141 miles.
1 DIFFERENT DRUM (GB) (14) 05 5 11-7
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hi Calypso (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr Clifton, Mr Matthews, Miss L Allan
Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B Philip Newton Clifton Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWModestwinningstayeronFlatwhohasshownlittleineitherstartoverhurdles.Difficulttomakeacasefor.
2 IDAHO VALLEY (IRE) (67) 3264-23
BHA-
6 11-7
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 TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhohasprovedconsistentratherthanprogressiveoverhurdles,placingforthefifthtimein7startswhenwellheldthird inan8-runnernovicehurdleatCarlisle(19.3f,soft,4/1)inDecember Hasbefoundagoodopportunitybackdownintrip
3 KAMPARI (FR) (32) 0-6006
6 11-7
Br B g Rail Link - Oudette (FR) Kevin Brogan J
O Mrs Louisa Talbot Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Mme Vsse Yves D’Armaille Abacus Securities Ltd S
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 17 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mr Pascal Noue & Mme Valerie Lutz FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWInthe frametwice from 3 bumperstarts but looksto be being brought along graduallyoverhurdles. Probablyoneforhandicapsoverfurther TFRHHHII BHA-
6 OUT OF IT (FR) (53) 05
Br Ch g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Oblivion (GER)
5 11-7
James Bowen J
O Mrs C. S. Wilson And Miss C. Lees-Jones Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B M Jean-Charles Haimet & M Olivier Tricot Lockwood Premium S TIMEFORMVIEWWellbeateninpairofnovicehurdles,latestatlongodds(100/1)atLeicesterinDecember.Hardtofancy unlesssupported. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SCRUMPYJACK (GB) (27) 0-P
5 11-7
Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Apple Days J
O The Scrumping Jumpers Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
NON-RUNNER
B Mrs F. Marriott Merriebelle Stable LLC S TIMEFORMVIEWNo obvious promise on Hereford bumperdebut in December2024 and similarstoryon hurdles bow/ reappearanceatDoncasterlastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 LORO WHITE (GB) (8) 660 5 11-0
Br B m Dragon Dancer - Tigerific (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Deva Racing CP Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B T. C. Dawson Deva Racing Group S TIMEFORMVIEWIn good hands and hinted at abilityin sole bumperstart but well held in pairofnovice hurdles since. Tonguestraponfirsttimebutlikelytobeahandicapproject,unlessbettingsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHHII BHANorton in
B T. C. Dawson Coombs Group S TIMEFORMVIEWNoimpactinpairofbumpersandlikelytobeupagainstitonhurdledebut.
11 BURANO MURANO (GB) (11) 0
Br Gr g Planteur (IRE) - Fast Menantie (FR)
O R P Phillips
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 10-9
Callum Pritchard (3) J
Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
B Mr R. P. Philips & Chapel Stud Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenontheFlat.ShowedaptitudeforjumpingonhurdledebutforChristianWilliamsbutwell heldonFlatsincerejoiningcurrentyard Easytolookelsewhere.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: TIMETOSHINE (FR) 5 11 0 Nico de Boinville 17-2 (Nicky Henderson) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 6, 10 Stewards Note:
SCRUMPYJACK: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Idaho Valley (IRE), 3-1 Lejo du Seuil (FR), 12-1 Lord Virginia (FR), 14-1 Paragon (IRE), 16-1 Loro White (GB), 40-1 Out of It (FR), Burano Murano (GB), 66-1 SimplyA Dancer (GB), 150-1 Different Drum (GB), Kampari (FR), 200-1 Mc’flo (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Aweak maiden and a good opportunity for point winner IDAHO VALLEYto get offthe mark under Rules. Ex-French recruit Lejo du Seuil remains capable of better for his new yard and looks the likeliest danger
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Trainer
1st Dan Skelton (5 wins)
2nd = James Owen, Jamie Snowden (4 wins)
Jockey
1st = Gavin Sheehan, Harry Skelton (5 wins)
2nd Tom Bellamy (4 wins)
Best Turned Out
1st = Neil King, Sam Allwood, Nicky Henderson, Ben Pauling (3 wins)
April 23
Point-to-Point & NH Horses In Training Sale Goresbridge
April 30 Punchestown Sale Goffs
May 28
June 9 - 11 Arkle Sale Goffs
June 24 - 26 Derby Sale Tattersalls Ireland
August 11 - 13 National Hunt Sale Tattersalls Ireland
Point-to-Point
Dec (TBC)
Travel Incentive for British buyers at Irish sales
THIRD RACE
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (22 wins from 126 runners, 17%) runs CRACKER MUDDLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Bridgwater (2 wins from 2 runners, 100%) runs CARPE DIEM LONGESTTRAVELLER: OWL OFATHENS trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 183 miles.
1 DUBLIN TO MILAN (IRE) (310) 000025- 7 12-0
Br B g Milan - Glenlogan (IRE) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Mr Joe Cashman Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
B Saloop Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBredmoreforstaminathanspeedandyettobeatarivalin3starts,mostrecentlyatLingfieldafter11monthsoff.Needs thisswitchtochasing/handicapcompanytobetransformative(3lboutoftheweights)butthat’spossible. TFRHHHII BHA62
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: STARDHEM (IRE) 6 10 13 Ben Jones 2-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran
Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Stewards Note:
DUBLIN TO MILAN: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Carpe Diem (FR), 7-2 Dublin To Milan (IRE), 12-1 Cracker Muddle (GB), 20-1 Ceejaybe (GB), 25-1 Owl of Athens (IRE), 33-1 Ballywood (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
CARPE DIEM left previous efforts in this discipline behind when bolting up in a first-time visor over C&D a fortnight ago Provided the headgear is just as effective here, David Bridgwater’s 8-y-o is strongly fancied to defy a 10lb rise and follow up The obvious threat is Dublin To Milan, who is very much the type to flourish over fences (made frame all 3 starts in points) and makes his return from 10 months off
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARPE DIEM (FR) 2.DUBLIN TO MILAN (IRE) 3.CRACKER MUDDLE
PLEASEKEEPOFFTHETRACK
Please keep safe by remaining inside the barriers
Anyone trespassing on the track:
Will be liable to arrest and prosecution
Will be ejected immediately
Will be banned from all future Huntingdon meetings
May face a nationwide racecourse ban
Enjoy the racing and please leave the racecourse to the horses
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formaidenfouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£10000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Snowden (20 wins from 58 runners, 34%) runs MIDNIGHTVENTURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Snowden (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs MIDNIGHTVENTURE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SPRING SERENADE trained by K Bishop, Bridgwater, 179 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BLUE MARVEL (IRE) (39) 3040 5 11-6
Br B m Masked Marvel - Loriblue (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Edmunds Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mr B. O’Loughlin
Oakman Group PLC, Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisewhenthirdof8inbumperatMarketRasenondebutlastsummerbuthasn’treallybuiltonthatin3subsequent starts,includingoverhurdles.Likelyalonger-termprojectbutcapableofmakinganimpactatthislowlylevel. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CALLMESUSIE (IRE) (32) F324-R0 8 11-6
Br B m Mahler - Res Ipsa Loquitur (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O Mr P. W. Clifton Louise Allan, Newmarket T
B P. J. Reynolds Clifton Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSolewinfrom14startsinpointsandonlyminorpromiseonbumperdebut.Hasdisplayedmoretemperament thanabilityoverhurdles,refusingtoraceatWetherbypriortoshowingnothingatFakenham. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 DON’T CHEDDAR TEAR (GB) (23) 0PP/P0-0 7 11-6
Br B m Passing Glance - Young Cheddar (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Ms G. Howell Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T
B Tabitha Worsley NDS Equine Nutrition, Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWNoform. TFRHIIII BHA45
4 INDIGO SKY (GB) (304) 00- 6 11-6
Br Gr m Blue Bresil (FR) - Kentucky Sky Tom Cannon J
O The Sky Partnership Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mr T. Wood Brown & Brown S TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinbumpersforDrRichardNewland&JamieInsolelastspring.
5 KOM TU VOUDRAS
(FR) (90) 3/P-30 6 11-6
TFRHIIII BHA-
Br Br m Martinborough (JPN) - Mousse des Bois (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr John P. McManus Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Mr Jean Hardy TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedsolestartinFrenchbumperbutflyingtoohighonfirststartforWillieMullins.Remotethirdbehindaverywell backedstablemateatTramoreonreturnbeforefoldingtamelyatFairyhouse3monthsago HasleftWillieMullins. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 MIDNIGHTVENTURE (GB) (726) 2/- 6 11-6
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Silver Joe Anderson (3) J
O Foxtrot NH Racing Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Foxtrot NH Racing Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWOffered something to work on when second of 8 in weak maiden bumper at Chepstow 2 years ago. Makeshurdledebutandcoulddobetterifreadytorollafteranabsence.
7 POLKAFACE (IRE) (342) 0550- 6 11-6
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B m Vadamos (FR) - Compose Ciaran Gethings J
O Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury T
B Motabower House Stud David Andrews Construction Limited S
B Michael Moloney A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerofsolestartinIrishpointsbutisbredforlongdistancesandwasneverathreatbothstarts underRules.
10 WARRIORESS (IRE) (15) 2-P0
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Capuccina (FR)
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-6
Bryan Carver J
O The Light Blues Syndicate Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Cyril O’Hara Winwood Construction UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpointbutwellheldbothstartsoverhurdles.
TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: DRAMATIC ENCORE (IRE) 5 11 6 Paul O’Brien 10-1 (Harry Derham) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
INDIGO SKY: Following its run on 21/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly SPRING SERENADE: Following its run on 29/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Kom Tu Voudras (FR), 4-1 Blue Marvel (IRE), Midnight Venture (GB), 9-1 Run Suzie Run (IRE), 33-1 Polkaface (IRE), 40-1 Spring Serenade (IRE), 100-1 Warrioress (IRE), 150-1 Indigo Sky (GB), 300-1 Callmesusie (IRE), Don’t Cheddar Tear (GB)
KOM TU VOUDRAS was a flop for Willie Mullins but maiden hurdles don’t come much weakerthan this and she looks the one to beat on the pick of her form. Midnight Venture showed ability when second in a Chepstow bumper and rates the main threat despite a 2-year absence. Blue Marvel can also make her presence felt.
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EASTER COUNTRY RACEDAY
SATURDAY 4 APRIL
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FIFTH RACE
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (17 wins from 108 runners, 16%) runs GLENMUICK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs FOR OLD TIMES SAKE LONGESTTRAVELLER: THIS SWAY trained by M Comley, Sutton Veny, 160 miles.
1 FOR OLD TIMES SAKE (IRE) (21) 32-000 5 11-12
Br B g Masked Marvel - Pasaquina (GER) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
Br Gr g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Gaye Annie (IRE) William Maggs (5) J
O Fellowship Of The Rose Partnership 2 John Norton, Barnsley T
B Mrs Stephanie Metcalfe Right Advice Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact in Irish points and same story under Rules thus far, including in handicaps last 2 starts. Looksupagainstitagain. TFRHIIII BHA76
B Joe Stevenson & Sophie Candy David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWHuge oddsandnoforminAWevents/3novicehurdleruns.Startsoutinhandicapsfromabasement markbutheneedstotakeasizeablestepforwardtofeaturefromoutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA76
Hood worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 5, 7, 11. Blinkers worn by No 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4
Postponed Legacy (GB), 11-2 For Old Times Sake (IRE), 7-1 Ramaah (GB), 11-1 Glancing Back (GB), 14-1 Glenmuick (GB), 16-1 Peace In The Park (FR), Neeps And Tatties (GB), 18-1 Cosmic Spirit (GB), 28-1 This Sway (GB), 50-1 Steel Soldier (IRE), Celine Man (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
POSTPONED LEGACY returned from a short break an improved model late last year, registering back-to-back victories at Doncaster/Uttoxeter prior to a solid second from his much-inflated mark at Wincanton 5 weeks ago He rates the most solid option and earns the vote over For Old Times Sake and Glancing Back, both of whom rate likely improvers now their attentions switch to handicaps.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POSTPONED LEGACY 2.FOR OLD TIMES SAKE (IRE) 3.GLANCING BACK 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
fornovice fouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £7650
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (24 wins from 123 runners, 20%) runs NATUS VINCERE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs NATUS VINCERE LONGESTTRAVELLER: PRAIRIE QUEEN trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 245 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CONNIES HILL (IRE) (17) 3-10060 6 11-12
Br B m Notnowcato - Rever Up (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Barton & Camm Racing Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Mr S. Wafer
Ralph Leonard Barton, RKBR Industrial Roofing Limited S
B SD Faiers Drill Service (Horley) Ltd, Perilla Clothing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with little form and likely booked for another struggle from out of the weights back from 6monthsoff(hasalsohadwindsurgery). TFRHHIII BHA66
Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 After Many Days (GB), 7-2 Kellebelle (FR), 4-1 Natus Vincere (IRE), 6-1 Prairie Queen (GB), 8-1 Connies Hill (IRE), 22-1 Liloo d’Ores (FR), 33-1 Getarose (IRE), 50-1 Sweet Serene (GB)
NATUSVINCERE neverfigured having beenwell supported on herrespectiveyard/handicap debut at Leicester last month but she wasn’t seen to anything like best effect and looks worthy of another chance from such a lowly mark with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle. After Many Days surely has a race of this nature in her grasp and is feared most, with Kellebelle completing the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NATUS VINCERE (IRE) 2.AFTER MANY DAYS 3.KELLEBELLE (FR)
RACE RESULTS
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April 23
Point-to-Point & NH Horses In Training Sale Goresbridge
April 30 Punchestown Sale Goffs
May 28
June 9 - 11 Arkle Sale Goffs
June 24 - 26 Derby Sale Tattersalls Ireland
August 11 - 13 National Hunt Sale Tattersalls Ireland
Point-to-Point
Dec (TBC)
Travel Incentive for British buyers at Irish sales
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9750
O BadJams 5 Syndicate Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Anita Acheson & Liam Cosgrave Warren Greatrex Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinnerat20foverhurdlesandafter9months,hemadenomistakeatthefirsttimeofaskingoverfenceswhenwinning6-runner handicapchaseatthisC&D(heavy)ondebutoverfences.Absentforoverayearbutremainswithpotentialifreadytorollhere. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 THRUTHELOOKINGLASS
Br B g Kayf Tara - Amazing d’Azy (IRE)
(GB) (31) 53//4-342 9 11-3
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr & Mrs K. R. Ellis Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs K. Ellis Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerylightlyracedinrecenttimesbuthasreturnedfromanotherbreakwithseveralencouragingeffortsthis winter,asgoodaseverwhensecondof8inhandicapchaseatLingfield(23.5f,soft)31daysago Player. TFRHHHHH BHA108
4 FERN HILL
(IRE) (29) 511525 CD 11 11-2
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Water Rock
Jack Quinlan J
O Mr J E Harrison & Mrs S Case Ben Case, Banbury T
B Joseph and Anthony Smiddy David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedafirstsuccesssince2022whenmakingawinningreturnin5-runnercontestatUttoxeterandfollowedupinveterans’chaseatC&D.Goodsecond atFakenhaminDecemberbutfinishedtiredthereandwaslastof5inhandicapchaseatCatterick(25.2f,goodtosoft,7/1)29daysago TFRHHHII BHA107
5 DANGEROUS
TOUCH (IRE) (20) 13-453F BF 7 11-2
Br Gr g Vendangeur (IRE) - A Touch of Sparkle (IRE)
O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
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DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
THRUTHELOOKINGLASS is getting a clean run at his racing for the first time in his career and can defy a 4lb higher mark to go one better than when a clear second at Lingfield last time. Dangerous Touch is still low mileage over fences and showed more to like at Ayr on his last completed start, whilst Theyseekhimthere is a fascinating contender 14 months on from his winning chase debut.
First Race 1.06 - THE IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, and the third £1275. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb IRISHTHOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £46. - Closed February 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4241; Second £2120;Third £1061. (PenaltyValue £5545.05)Weights lowered 5lb.
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.41 - THE ITM AT HUNTINGDON 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. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 41 entries at £37 - Closed February 13th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.16 - THE THINK THOROUGHBRED, THINK IRELAND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £36. - Closed February 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.51 - THE VISIT IRISH BLOODSTOCK SALES WITH ITM EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (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 fouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the EBF Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. 24 entries at £37 - Closed February 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.26 - THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING AT HUNTINGDON NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the bestturned out inthis race 23 entries at £27. - Closed February13th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.01 - THE EXPERIENCE IRISH RACING WITH ITM MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 20 entries at £35. - Closed February 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3090; Second £1545;Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (PenaltyValue £4039.96)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.36 - THE TRAVEL INCENTIVE FOR BRITISH BUYERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5148 to the winning horse The second to receive £2369, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, February 13th and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 17th. Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize & Measures Pie will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £48 - Closed February 13th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3938; Second £1969; Third £985; Fourth £492; Fifth £246. (PenaltyValue £5148.97) Weights lowered 9lb
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2026 FIXTURES
FRI 09 JAN CHATTERIS FEN RACEDAY
THU 22 JAN AFTERNOON RACING
THU 05 FEB SIDNEY BANKS & LADY PROTECTRESS RACEDAY
THU 19 FEB AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 MAR JOHN BIGG 'OXO' RACEDAY
WED 11 MAR CHELTENHAM FROM AFAR RACEDAY
WED 18 MAR AFTERNOON RACING
SAT 04 APR COUNTRY RACEDAY
THU 07 MAY AFTERNOON RACING
TUE 19 MAY EVENING RACING
MON 25 MAY FAMILY FIXTURE RACEDAY
TUE 06 OCT SEASON OPENER RACEDAY
WED 28 OCT AFTERNOON RACING
SUN 01 NOV COMMUNITY RACEDAY
TUE 10 NOV AGRICULTURAL RACEDAY
SAT 21 NOV BEER FESTIVAL RACEDAY
SUN 06 DEC PETERBOROUGH CHASE RACEDAY
MON 21 DEC FESTIVE FIVER RACEDAY
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing
