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RACECARD EXPLAINED

B g Ask - My Twist (IRE) Ben Jones

Mr Harry Redknapp Ben Pauling, Naunton

Mr P. Cunningham Fitzdares Br J O T B S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicehurdlerwhoquicklymadeupintoanevenbetterchaserattheendof2024,winningNewburyGrade2andGrade1KautoStaronthiscard.Missedthesecondhalf oflastseasonduetoinjurybutmadeimpressivecomebackwhenbeatingIrokoinHaydockgraduationevent5weeksago

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in allweather (Flat) or Pointto-Point (Jump) races

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

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

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)

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4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION 5. JOCKEYS

4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden fouryrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (17 wins from 85 runners, 20%) runs ETERNITY ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs ETERNITY ROSE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: MYRIGHTHANDMAN trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 125 miles. BOWLING SHANE trained by C Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope, 125 miles.

1 ETERNITY ROSE (GB) (12) 3-430 5

Br B g Time Test - Cinderella Rose Jonathan Burke J

O Coln Valley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Coln Valley Stud BresBet S TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodjumpingfamilyandfairformwhenreachingtheframein3bumpers.However,didn’tshow muchonrecenthurdlesdebutatHuntingdonandthis5-y-oislikelytoneedmoretime.

2 INTO BATTLE (IRE) (68) 0 5 11-6

Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Madam Baroque

BHA-

Robert Dunne J

O Alison Mossop Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B Norelands & Hamish McCalmont B/stock Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWA3-timewinnerontheFlat,equippedwithblinkerswhensigningoffhistimewithEdWalkerwithvictoryatSalisburyinOctober butofferedpreciouslittlestartingoutfornewyardonhurdlesdebutatNewbury(sinceundergoneabreathingoperation). TFRHIIII BHA-

3 LOUSTIC DU CHATEL (FR) (26) 1026 D 5 11-6

Br B g Masked Marvel - Eauvive du Granval (FR) Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Mr Nicolas Foessel & Mr Thomas Maudet Prowting Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression when making all in 5-runner bumper at Ascot on debut in November. Has acquittedhimselfprettywellonhislast2startsinthissphereandhehasstrongclaimsinthiscompany. TFRHHHHH BHA112

4 MYRIGHTHANDMAN (IRE) (27) 1-532 5 11-6

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE)

Stan Sheppard J

O Value Racing - Myrighthandman Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mr F. Whelan Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWWononlyoutinginIrishpointsandhasimprovedwitheachofhis3startssinceswitchedtohurdles,most recentlyﬁndingjustonetoogoodatCatterick.Majorplayer.

TFRHHHHI BHA107

5 SEEKING CHARLES (FR) (34) 0 5 11-6

Br Ch g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Marie Cuddy (IRE) James Davies J

O The OAP Partnership (Mr J. Segust) Mark Usher, Lambourn T

B S.A.S. Haras Le Gue

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden on Flat at up to 1 1/2m but sent offat 80/1 and beaten a country mile starting out over hurdlesatNewburylastmonth.

6 T R FIVE (GB) (16) 0P 5 11-6

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br Br g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Vinomore Gavin Sheehan J

O Simon & Liz Hunt David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Donna Wallis Winvic Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedlittleinaWarwickbumperonNewYear’sDayandﬁrstrunoverhurdleswasequallylow-key.

7 NICELY CURVED (USA) (10) 4

6 10-13

TFRHIIII BHA-

Br B m Maclean’s Music (USA) - Tiz Ladys Legs (USA) Jack Quinlan J

O Stepaside Farm, Llc Hayley Burton, Newmarket T

B Stepaside Farm LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenonFlatandwellheldonhurdlesdebutatDoncaster.

TFRHIIII BHA-

8 BOWLING SHANE (IRE) (24) 0 4 10-10

Br B g Australia - Ultra Appeal (IRE) Richard Patrick J

O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T

B China Horse Club Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWAnotherwhopossessessomefairformontheFlatbutdidn’tshowmuchwhentacklinghurdlesforthe ﬁrsttimeatNewbury

TFRHIIII BHA-

9 CANOPUS (IRE) (41) 0

Br B g Australia - Lady of Acclaim (IRE)

O Heart of the South Racing 147

B Old Carhue Stud

4 10-10

Caoilin Quinn J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice on the Flat for Ed Walker last year but no show both starts for new connections, includingonhurdlesdebutatPlumptoninJanuary. TFRHIIII BHA-

10 FLASH MAN (FR) (65) 0

Br B g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Dubai Empress (IRE)

O MorningStar Racing

4 10-10

Kevin Brogan J

Toby Lawes, Beare Green T

B Yvette & Henri-Alex Pantall Lawmens Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerataround11/2montheFlatinFrancebutmadeanunpromisingstartoverhurdlesfornew connectionsatAscot. TFRHIIII BHA-

11 WHISKY MAX (IRE) (98) PP

Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Loredana (FR)

O Mr J. R. B. Williams

4 10-10

Marc Goldstein J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Double First Stables Limited KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPulledupbothstartsoverhurdlesinFranceandwillneedtoleavethoseeffortswellbehindondebutfor newyardifhe’stohaveasayintheﬁnishhere.

12 WISE COUNSELLOR (GB) (5) 60

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Know The Truth

O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey

TFRHIIII BHA-

4 10-10

Rex Dingle J

Daniel Steele, Henﬁeld T

B Kingsclere Stud TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenatbestontheFlat(stays13/4m)forAndrewBaldingbutlosthiswayinthatsphere attheendoflastsummerandeffortsoverhurdlestodatehavenotbeenatallpromising. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR

Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 2

Stewards Note:

BOWLING SHANE: Following its run on 27/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Loustic du Chatel (FR), 11-8 Myrighthandman (IRE), 22-1 Eternity Rose (GB), 25-1 Seeking Charles (FR), 28-1 Flash Man (FR), 50-1 Into Battle (IRE), 66-1 Bowling Shane (IRE), 80-1 Whisky Max (IRE), 150-1 Wise Counsellor (GB), 200-1 T R Five (GB), Canopus (IRE), 250-1 Nicely Curved (USA)

LOUSTIC DU CHATEL needs to learn to settle but there’s clearly ability there and he could prove hard to catch round here. Indeed, a reproduction of his second to a potentially very useful Skelton-trained novice at Huntingdon inJanuarywould probablybe good enoughto see him home in front. The only conceivable danger is Myrighthandman, who is going the right way and should get his head in front before long.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LOUSTIC DU CHATEL

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RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (46 wins from 186 runners, 25%) runs CASPARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs CASPARI

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HELLO TOM trained by S-J Davies, Leominster, 137 miles.

Br B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble Chad Bament (7) J

O The Fountains Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Fountains Partnership geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWDebutbumperwinnerhasalreadywontwiceasahurdlerandranhisbestracewhenrunner-upin2m3f noviceatTauntonlatest.Theonetobeatwithstepbackupintripinhisfavour

2 CASPARI (GB) (22) 01 5 11-9

Br Ch g Cracksman - Earth Amber James Bowen J

O Pump & Plant Services Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Pump and Plant Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCracksman gelding (half-brotherto smart hurdlerLuccia) still looked awork in progress whenwinning at Huntingdon(2m)secondtimeupoverhurdles,shapingasthoughthismarkedlylongertripcouldbeneﬁt. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 STEPAHEAD (IRE) (49) 23-215 BF 6 11-9

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - As I Am (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr P. J. Andrews Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B D. E. Cantillon Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperperformer(boughtbycurrentyardfor£145,000)wasagamewinnerof21/2mCheltenham noviceonNewYear’sDaybutdroppedawayquicklywhenwellbeatenﬁfthoverC&Dlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA122

4 HELLO TOM (IRE) (324) F46-63

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Misty Rose (IRE)

O Bill Ransom & Steve Day

6 11-2

Tom Bellamy J

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B R. Tanner SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWGetawaygeldingfromthefamilyofusefulhurdler/verysmartchaser(stayed33/4m)Ballycasey.0-5in pointsinIreland,lastseeninMay2025.Likelytoneedmoretime/distance. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 TESTING PATIENCE

(IRE)

(29) 303

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Coral Pearl (IRE)

O The Fat Jockey Partnership

B Mrs Tessie Galvin

6 11-2

Caoilin Quinn J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€20,000YoumzaingeldingﬁnishedthirdinapointbumperbutonlyrantoapoorlevelinpairofRules bumperslastmonth.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: GO WEST (IRE) 7 12 0 Harry Cobden 8-11 (Paul Nicholls) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Stewards Note:

STEPAHEAD: Following its run on 2/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

ProbableS.P’s: 11-8 Fountains Blenhein (GB), 9-4 Caspari (GB), 11-4 Step Ahead (IRE), 40-1 Testing Patience (IRE), 66-1 Hello Tom (IRE)

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for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (8 wins from 149 runners, 5%) runs KOTARI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 43 runners, 19%) runs LUCYTHE WIRE LONGESTTRAVELLER: LARGY PANIC trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 127 miles.

1 RUKAANA (GB) (61) 245612 D BF 5 12-0

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Shurooq

Benjamin Macey (5) J

O Marbro Contracts & The Ocean Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWQuickenedclearofasubsequentwinnerwhenscoringin2mnovicehandicapatWindsorandshapedwellwhensecondinaCatterick handicaplasttimethathasworkedoutwell.Makesplentyofappealwithgood-valueconditionalbackaboard. TFRHHHHH BHA100

2 FRAVANCO (GB) (26) 60//6-50

7 11-9

Br Ch g Proconsul - Meebo (IRE) Marc Goldstein J

O Whytehall Partnership Michael Madgwick, Denmead T

B Mrs L. N. Harmes & Mr M. Willis The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORMVIEWHasﬁnishedwellheldatlongoddsintrioofmaidenhurdlesbutisafairmiddle-distanceFlatperformer(ran creditablyinthatspherelasttime)andmaydobetterfortheswitchtohandicapsoverthiseasy2m. TFRHHHII BHA95

3 LARGY PANIC (IRE) (73) 42-P000

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Cant Wait (IRE)

6 11-7

Tom Bellamy J

O Octavians VI Ben Clarke, Corscombe T

B Drumlin Bloodstock

Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframeonlast2startsinIrishpointsbutfaredlittlebetterthanpreviouslyoverhurdleswhen eighthof14inﬁrst-timetonguestraponhandicapdebutatExeter(2m51/2f)inJanuary

4 KOTARI (FR) (14) 5045/3-3

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kotama (FR)

O Heart of the South Racing 134

TFRHHIII BHA93

7 11-7

Caoilin Quinn J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.A. Aga Khan Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort set a sound gallop when third in 6-runner Plumpton handicap on reappearance/ﬁrst startsincebreathingoperationandlooksthelikelypaceangleagainhere. TFRHHHHI BHA93

5 LUCYTHE WIRE (IRE) (15) 2124 D

Br Ch f Free Eagle (IRE) - Rarement (IRE)

O Keaveney & Butcher

B Irish National Stud

4 11-4

Jonathan Burke J

James Owen, Newmarket T

Keaveney Contractors LTD S TIMEFORMVIEWWenttherightwayinacademy/juniorhurdlesattheendoflastyearbutshapedasthoughamissreturningfrom10weeksoffatCarlisle lasttime,possiblynottakingtoﬁrst-timetonguestrap Thatheadgearisquicklyremovednowshegoeshandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA100

6 GONE COUNTRY (IRE) (31) 42-4000 6 10-13

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Jerica

James Davies J

O Mr Jack Holman Nick Gifford, Findon T

B Thistletown Stud Avtrade Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made frame both starts in Irish points but no impact under Rules, failing to improve for switch to handicapsatWarwicklasttime.

TFRHHIII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: FINE POINT (IRE) 4 11 3 Lorcan Murtagh 13-2 (Nigel Hawke) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.

ProbableS.P’s: 2-1 Rukaana (GB), 9-4 Kotari (FR), 7-2 LucyThe Wire (IRE), 14-1 Fravanco (GB), 16-1 Largy Panic (IRE), 33-1 Gone Country (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

RUKAANA’s recent form is solid, and he can land a second victory in 3 starts The main danger could be Kotari, who may get an easy lead, while Lucy The Wire is probably worth another chance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUKAANA 2.KOTARI (FR) 3.LUCYTHE WIRE (IRE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (17 wins from 85 runners, 20%) runs DENEMETHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs DENEMETHY LONGESTTRAVELLER: MY FRIEND SEAN trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 125 miles.

FOURTH RACE

1 DENEMETHY (IRE) (27) 22-4243 BF 8

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Ute Antique (FR) Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7) J

O Middleham Park Racing XLIX Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B J. Mangan Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthirdattemptoverfencesatMarketRasenonBoxingDay2024andlargelyconsistentindefeatsince.Onthedownside, hewasn’tabletocapitaliseonwhatlookedagoodopportunityatLeicesterlasttimeandrecordinthisspherestandsat1-10 TFRHHHII BHA121

2 THELASTHIGHKING (IRE) (483) 256/046- 10 11-12

Br Ch g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - End of The Affair (IRE) Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J

O Mr Eddie Whettam Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B J. Ward Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfuloverfencesatWincantonandSouthwellduring2022/23campaign.Absentsincefailingtoﬁrebothstartsintheearlypartof lastseasonbuthehasslippedtoapotentiallyhandymarkandisthereforedangeroustodiscountundergood-valueconditional. TFRHHHHH BHA118

3 JOREBEL (FR) (9) 121154 D 7 11-12

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Natarebelle (FR) Freddie Gordon J

O Mr D. S. Dennis Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mr Michel Pehu Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickoverhurdlesatWorcesterinOctoberandsuccessfulﬁrst2startsoverfenceslatelastyear. FailedtolandameaningfulblowbackfromabreakoverC&D9daysagobutshouldbesharpernow. TFRHHHHI BHA118

4 SOUTHOFTHEBORDER (IRE)

(23) 522335 8 11-8

Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Dante’s Queen (IRE)

Sean Bowen J

O West Coast Haulage Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Donal Kenneally Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/hurdleswinnerwhowasplaced4timesinthissphereduringthewinter.However,hedoesn’talwaysfindmuchwhenpushcomestoshove,with neitherabreathingoperationnorafirst-timetonguestraphavinganyobviouspositiveeffectwhenfifthof8atNewburylasttime. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 MY FRIEND SEAN

(IRE) (30) 1-14663 D 7 11-6

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kaffie

O Mr David Kellett

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Anthony Smiddy Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahurdleshat-trickatUttoxeterlastMayandproducedhismostconvincingroundofjumpingtodatewhenthirdin a7-runnerChepstowhandicaplastmonth.2lblowernowandwouldn’tbewithouthopehereifabletobuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA112

6 PEPTALKING (GB) (123) 11-221P

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE)

8 11-0

Gavin Sheehan J

O Pep Partnership Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith Lockwood Premium S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodstrikerateoverfencesatWetherbyinNovember,aidedinnosmallpartbyaterriﬁcroundofjumping.Reportedto havebledwhenpulledupatWincantonlaterthatmonthand,thoughabsentsince,hewillbeadangertoallifon-song. TFRHHHII BHA106

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: LORD OFCHESHIRE (FR) 8 12 0 SamTwiston-Davies 5-1 (NigelTwiston-Davies) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6. Stewards Note:

THELASTHIGHKING: Following its run on 25/11/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

JOREBEL: Following its run on 14/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. PEPTALKING: Following its run on 20/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Denemethy (IRE), 4-1 Pep Talking (GB), 9-2 My Friend Sean (IRE), 5-1 Jorebel (FR), 13-2 Southoftheborder (IRE), 7-1 Thelasthighking (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

THELASTHIGHKING’s well-being must be taken on trust following 16 months on the sidelines but this is a lower-grade handicap than he is accustomed to and his current mark is an attractive one. He teams up with a new jockey who is good value for his claim and is worth chancing. Jorebel might be the danger in a trappy affair

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for ﬁnishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

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(PenaltyValue

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (28 wins from 184 runners, 15%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs ES PERFECTO

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ANNSAM trained by C Williams, LLancarfan, 150 miles.

1 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (30) F20-144 D

Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE)

O Decimus Racing I

Rex Dingle J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlydoubledhistallyoverfenceswhenlandingtheBadgerBeersatWincantononreturninNovemberAnothercrackingeffort inavaluablehandicapchaseoverthisC&Dlastmonthandheshouldproveatoughnuttocrackoffthesamemark.

2 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR) (65) 442-61P D 8 11-13

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR) Harry Cobden J

O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandsimilarstandardoverthelargerobstacles,leavingreappearancebehindwhenprevailinginanarrowﬁnishatSandown inDecember ShapedasifamissthefollowingmonthatAscotbutwillhaveaﬁghtingchanceifabletobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA134

3 ANNSAM (GB) (79) 3-4651F CD 11 11-11

Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Bathwick Annie Sean Bowen J

O Mr W. Clifford

Mrs C. Williams, LLancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapchaserathisbestandwasonagoingdaywhenlandinga5-runnercontestingoodstyleatLudlowinDecember.Absentsincetakingaheavy fallatSandownthefollowingmonthbutheremainsonaworkablemarkandisentitledtobeinthemixhere,grantedacleanroundofjumping. TFRHHHII BHA132

4 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (30) 415-P06 C D 11 11-8

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)

O Mrs Liz Prowting

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedhandicapchaseshereandatSandownlasttermandwhilehe’sfailedtoﬁrein3runssofarthisseason,it’s farfrombeyondtherealmsofpossibilitythathe’llbouncebacknoweasedingradeoffareducedmark. TFRHHHHI BHA129

5 LUMI PLUGIN

(GB)

(28) 12-0012 BF 7 10-9

Br B g Kayf Tara - Sudden Light (IRE)

O Mr J Hinds, Mr A Head & Mr G L Moore

Caoilin Quinn J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Pleasure Palace Racing KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivehurdlerlastwinterandleftpreviouschaseformbehindreturnedtothistripatPlumptoninJanuary,cosilylandingasmall-ﬁeldhandicap. Bynomeansdisgracedunderaninexperiencedamateurwhensecondinanothersmall-ﬁeldaffairoverthesameC&Dnexttime. TFRHHHII BHA116

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: YOUNG BUSTER (IRE) 9 11 7 Jonathan Burke 5-1 (Fergal O’Brien) 4 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note: WELCOM TO CARTRIES: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Gustavian (IRE), 10-3 Lumi Plugin (GB), 9-2 Annsam (GB), 11-2 Welcom To Cartries (FR), 8-1 Es Perfecto (IRE)

None of these can be safely discounted but GUSTAVIAN stands out on his exploits in valuable handicaps this season, including his highly creditable C&D fourth last time. Es Perfecto needs to bounce back in a major way but will be a big threat off this mark if able to do so, while Lumi Plugin also looks dangerous in receipt of plenty of weight from his 4 rivals.

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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £10000

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

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (12 wins from 91 runners, 13%) runs POET LAUREATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs POET LAUREATE LONGESTTRAVELLER: HIGH FIBRE trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 127 miles.

1 POET LAUREATE (FR) (44) 31610P D 6 12-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Polimka (FR) Freddie Gordon J

O Ms Jane Southall Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Henri Devin Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBack in more realistic company, having been well beaten both starts (pulled up inWilliam Hill Hurdle latest)sincewinning2mhandicapinsoftgroundatWincantoninDecember

2 DIYAKEN (FR) (1221) 1/2//- 8 11-11

Br B g Goken (FR) - Dovima (IRE) Dylan Johnston J

O Mr Leon Best Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

B Haras de Sainte Gauburge

TIMEFORMVIEWMadefairlyusefulwinningstartinFrancepriortopromisingsecondatAscotonsolestartforGaryMoorein November2022,thoughabsenceofover3yearsnaturallyaconcernaheadofthishandicap/stabledebut. TFRHHIII BHA117

3 HE’S A LATCHICO (IRE) (56) 1-01502 D 8 11-10

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Daliana Rob Hargreaves (8) J

O Mr Danny O’Neill and Mr Gary Moore

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Kildaragh Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedsolidﬁfthinbettercompanyatAscotinDecemberandonlynarrowlybeatenbyanimprover whensecondatPlumptonthefollowingmonth.Bigplayerdownintrip/class. TFRHHHHH BHA116

4 WILD GOOSE (IRE) (49) 52-U514 D 6 11-8

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Poppy Come Running (IRE) Aamilah Aswat (10) J

O Mrs Marion Hudson Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWBolteduponhandicapdebutatLudlowbutfoundlifetougheroff12lbhighermarkinacompetitiverace forthegradeoverC&Dlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA114

5 GOLD FOR ALEC (FR) (60) 6-340PP D 6 11-4

Br Ch g Planteur (IRE) - Gold For Tina (FR) J

O Gun Dog Gin Limited

B Pascale Sels & Isabelle Sels

Tom Symonds, Hentland T

Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Has gone backwards since reappearance third, pulling up (in race he’d won the previous year) at HuntingdoninJanuary

6 TAKEIT EASY (GB) (10) 20-04P2 D

TFRHHIII BHA110

11 11-1

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Circus Rose Alice Stevens J

O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranhasn’tstoodmuchracinginrecentseasonsbutshowedplentyofsparkremainsonhisreturn whenrunner-upoffthismarkatFakenham10daysago

TFRHHHHI BHA107

7 FLAMELCO (FR) (85) 21-320P D 8 11-1

Br B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR)

O Yen Hall Farm Racing

B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al

Jamie Gambin (8) J

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedsomesupportbutranbadlyinhandicapchaseatLeicesterinDecember,andit’shardtobe conﬁdentmakingﬁrsthurdlestartfornearly3years.

8 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (102) 245656 D 7 11-1

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain

O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry

HHIII BHA107

Ciaran O’Shea (3) J

Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthantheresultwhensixthin11-runnerhandicapatTauntoninDecember(havingbeenstrongin thelaterbetting)andneedsconsideringwithsightsloweredfollowingabreak.

BHA107

9 SONIC PIONEER (GB) (58) 1PP CD 4 11-0

Br B g Massaat (IRE) - Three Gracez

O Redknapp, Salters & Powell

Freddie Keighley (3) J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Hormann Bloodstock FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerimpressedwhenmakingalloverC&Donhurdlesbow,buthedidn’tlookentirelystraightforward whenpulledupinGrade2juvenileatCheltenhaminJanuaryandhasabittoproveonhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA116

10 TIME INTERVAL (GB) (15) 300065 D 8 10-12

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Kuriosa (IRE)

O Clan McNeil

Charlie Maggs J

David Dennis, Banbury T

B Northmore Stud DD Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Having fallen below his last winning mark, ran better than for a while when ﬁfth in a solid-looking 13-runnerhandicapatWarwicklasttime. TFRHHHII BHA104

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: THANK YOU BLUE 8 11 6 Lewis Stones 9-2 (Jennie Candlish) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4, 8, 10 Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10

Stewards Note:

SONIC PIONEER: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 He’s A Latchico (IRE), Takeit Easy (GB), 11-2 Time Interval (GB), 7-1 High Fibre (IRE), 15-2 Wild Goose (IRE), 11-1 Sonic Pioneer (GB), 12-1 Diyaken (FR), 14-1 Poet Laureate (FR), 20-1 Flamelco (FR),

HE’S A LATCHICO is better than ever and may land a second success of the season. High Fibre looks worth another chance dropped in grade, while veteran Takeit Easy could be a threat from his reduced mark.

HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

for six yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund

Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116. (PenaltyValue

Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs THUNDER ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 44 runners, 16%) runs THUNDER ROCK

LONGESTTRAVELLER: FIX ATALL trained by C Bickers-price, Hereford, 130 miles.

1 THUNDER ROCK (IRE) (26) 440-P21 D 10 12-6

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage

MrJames King J

O McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

H Croome & West Warwickshire Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserathispeak.Wellbelowthatleveloverhurdlesinmorerecenttimesbutneededonlytoreplicatetheformhe’dshown ondebutinthisspheretojustifystrongsupportatWincantonlastmonthandthislooksagilt-edgedchancetofollowup

2 FIX ATALL (FR) (19) P40-PP3 D 10 12-2

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Lady Fix (FR)

Mr BarryThomas Stone (5) J

O Mrs L. Maclennan Callum Bickers-Price, Hereford T

H Herefordshire and Clifton

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserathisbestwhoshowedsomeabilityremainswhenthirdof7atCatterickearlierinthe month.Receives4lbfromThunderRockbutshouldn’tbetroublinghimbarringaccidents. TFR

DECLARED RUNNERS 2 2025: VIROFLAY (FR) 8 11 9 Miss Olive Nicholls 4-6 (Miss Olive Nicholls) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Probable S.P’s: 1-16 Thunder Rock (IRE), 11-1 Fix At All (FR) PLAY SMARTER

THUNDER ROCK opened his account in hunters at Wincanton last month and barring accidents, Olly Murphy’s charge should have way too much class for his sole rival.

PREDICTION: 1.THUNDER ROCK (IRE) 2.FIXATALL (FR) 3.

TRAIN TIMES

Kempton Park Dep: 15:18 15:48 16:18 16:48 17:18 Clapham Junc Arr: 15:54 16:24 16:54 17:24 17:54 Waterloo Arr: 16:04 16:34 17:04 17:34 18:04

Timings correct at time of going to print. Kempton Park cannot be held responsible for any changes made by third parties. Please feel free to check timings with the racecourse office or by calling South West Trains on 0845 6000 650 or visiting www.swtrains.co.uk

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE VIRGIN BET 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, March 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries at £50 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)

SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE VIRGIN BET ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a ﬂat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 11 entries at £50 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 16 entries at £40 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the ﬁfth £363. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 7 entries at £60 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423;Third £1212; Fourth £606; Fifth £302. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.05 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the ﬁfth £666. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 6 entries at £110 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.40 - THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Penalties, after March 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 20th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 16 entries at £50 - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4039; Second £2019;Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.15 - THE VIRGIN BET OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse and £1283 to the second. for six yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 21st. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NOTE: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and, will present a memento to the winning owner 6 entries at £25. - Closed March 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116. (PenaltyValue £2566.50) HC

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.