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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
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4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION 5. JOCKEYS
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 188 runners, 16%) runs FASOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs CHARLUS, ROYAL INFANTRY & TRANQUIL SEA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOURBALI trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 115 miles.
FIRST RACE
1 FAVOUR AND FORTUNE (IRE) (323) 61/6403- 8 12-2
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fleur Rose (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Hemmings Racing Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Ballymorisheen Stables Trust Inns Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulandconsistentsort(ScottishChampionHurdlewinner)buthe’sbeenoffthetrackfor10monthssincepostinga goodthirdof20in2m4fhandicaphurdleatAintreelastApril.Haswonoffabreakthoughsocan’tbediscounted. TFRHHHII BHA142
2 ROYAL INFANTRY (IRE) (36) 52-3435 D 7 11-12
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Sovereign Lass (IRE)
O Craig & Laura Buckingham
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Kevin Neville Manor Farm Bloodstock S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhogotbackontrackafteradisappointingchasingdebutatChepstowwhenacloselastof5 in2m4fWindsorconditionseventlastmonth.Needsconsideringbackinhandicapcompany. TFRHHHII BHA138
3 CHARLUS (IRE) (44) 10-2F 5 11-7
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Nobilis
O Ben Turner Racing Partnership
HarryAtkins (7) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B RJB Bloodstock Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyuseful1m2fFlatwinnerwhoarrivesindecentnickovertimber,inthirdwhenfell2outin2m1fClonmelconditionseventlastmonthon hisfinalrunforWillieMullins.Sincechangedhandsfor50,000gnsandmuchrespectedstartingoutforanothertopyardhere. TFRHHHII BHA133
4 WHATSUPWITHYOU (IRE) (64) 162-P41 D 12 11-3
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Whats Up Britta (IRE) Elliott England (7) J
O Mrs G. Collier Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Stone Electrical Ltd Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.7f, good to soft) inDecember Up5lbandthisistoughersomoreisrequired. TFRHHHII BHA129
5 BOURBALI (FR) (35) 333262 C D 9 10-13
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR)
Rian Corcoran (7) J
O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Louis Lafitte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWOnalosingrunbuthaspostedseveralgoodefforts,latestwhensecondof5in2m3fTauntonhandicap hurdle35daysago Inthemixoncemorefromaneasingmark. TFRHHHII BHA125
6 FASOL (GB) (42) 3-55114
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE)
O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew
7 10-11
Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinningstayeronFlatinFrancewhoisingreatnickforhiscurrentyardthiswinter,landingWetherbynoviceandMusselburgh handicap Alsofourthof15offacareer-highmarkinLanzaroteHurdleoverC&Dlastmonthsohe’sfirmlyinthepictureagain. TFRHHHHI BHA123
7 HOLD THE SERVE (IRE) (36) 1-011
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bisoguet (IRE)
6 10-11
Sean Bowen J
O McNeill Family & Mavis Warren Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Kenilworth House Stud Ultima Business Solutions, Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolepointlastwinter.WellheldonCheltenhamhurdledebutbutdifferentpropositionafterwindsurgery(tonguetiealsoadded)whenlandingnovices(around 21/2m)atWincantonandMarketRasensince.ThissonofJukeboxJuryhasmoretooffernowhandicappingandshouldn’tbeunderestimated. TFRHHHHI BHA123
8 TRANQUIL SEA (IRE) (14) 162604 6 10-7
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Finata Charlie Todd J
O Mr Leigh Taylor Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Godolphin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWBagged3mChepstowhandicapinOctoberbuthismorerecentformisnotsoencouraging,abelow-par fourthof9in3mNewburyhandicaphurdletwoweeksago Heneedstotakeastepforward. TFRHHHII BHA119
9 GRENADIER JED (GB) (25) 511-1F2
Br B g Frontiersman - Jivry
O Mr Tony Brimble
B A. F. G. & Mrs S. L. Brimble
6 10-6
Harry Kimber J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedfortheswitchtohandicaps,going3-3onhisreturnatFontwell(19f)inNovemberandpostingan excellentclearsecondof10atChepstow(2m3f)25daysago.Upanother2lbbutheratesaplayeroncemore. TFRHHHHH BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: SAINTANAPOLINO (FR) 6 11 1 Micheal Nolan 5-1 (Philip Hobbs &JohnsonWhite) 12 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Hold The Serve (IRE), 6-1 Grenadier Jed (GB), 8-1 Favour And Fortune (IRE), Fasol (GB), 17-2 Royal Infantry (IRE), 9-1 Whatsupwithyou (IRE), 10-1 Charlus (IRE), 12-1 Bourbali (FR), 25-1 Tranquil Sea (IRE)
This iswide open but GRENADIERJED ratesthe pick oftheweights onthe back ofan excellent Chepstow second so is taken to bag a fourth success since being switched to handicap company. Olly Murphy’s unexposed dual novice scorer Hold The Serve could emerge as the main danger now switched to handicaps, although Lanzarote fourth Fasol and the Dan Skelton-trained pair Royal Infantry and Charlus also need factoring in. The returning FavourAnd Fortune completes the shortlist.
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HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (45 wins from 184 runners, 24%) runs FANTASYWORLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs PRECIOUS MAN
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016, 2020 and 2024 The stable runs FALLS OFACHARN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ALLURE trained by N George & A Zetterholm, France.
SECOND RACE
1 ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) (28) 111132 CD 11-5
Br Ch g Threat (IRE) - Almost Always (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O The Jo Cool Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Almost Always Partnership OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlatwinnerforthisyardandwonfirst4statsoverhurdles,includingmakingallinCheltenhamGrade2inNovemberHasn’tdoneagreatdealwrong infinishingplacedbothstartssinceatthesamevenueandhe’stheobviousthreattoPreciousMan.Cheekpieceswornonthelevelbackon. TFRHHHHI BHA134
2 PRECIOUS
MAN (FR) (42) 2-121 CD
Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Preciously (FR)
11-5
Harry Skelton J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd Ladbrokes, Tote, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedhighlypromisinginFranceforDanielaMelewhenwinningsecondof2startsoverhurdlesatAuteuil(17.5f,soft)lastMay.Hadbreathingoperation followingrunner-upefforttoOneHorseTownatCheltenhamandleftclearwhenlandingtheoddsoverC&Dlastmonth.Moretocome. TFRHHHHH BHA135
3 ALLURE (FR) (74) 2
Br Gr g Persian King (IRE) - Aniysa (FR)
11-0
James Reveley J
O Ecurie David R. Layani/Allure Invest N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T
B Haras Des Trois Chapelles
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonFlat(stays15f)forA.Fabre.1/2-lengthsecondof14toMieszkoinjuvenileatFontainebleauonhurdlingdebut, leftclear2outbutcaughtlateon.Giventimetogetoverthatandhe’sopentoimprovement.Tonguetieon. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 FALLS
OF
ACHARN
(GB) (21) 16 D 11-0
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Parvaneh (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Alexander McGregor Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Pursuit of Success LLC Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivedualwinneronFlatinIrelandforJessicaHarringtonandcompletedhat-trickonhurdlesdebutforPaulNichollsatMusselburgh onNewYear’sDay.ToofreetomakeanimpactinListedcompanybackthere3weeksagobuthe’sintherighthands. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 FANTASY WORLD (IRE) (6) 4 BF
Br B g Make Believe - Donau (IRE)
11-0
Nico de Boinville J
O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Donau Partnership Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWAusefulperformeronFlatwhosignedoffforAndrewBaldingwithvictoryin1m6fAscotlistedraceinOctober.Changedhandsfor 600,000gnsafterandwasdisappointingonhurdlesdebutatMusselburghonSunday.Turnsoutquicklyandiscapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA-
6 LA
LUNAARTISTA (FR)
(28) 115
Br B f Spanish Moon (USA) - Perlefine (FR)
O The Culverhill Racing Club IV
D
10-7
Ciaran Gethings J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Haras D’Haspel Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonExeterbumperondebutinOctoberandfollowedupin2mWarwickjuvenilehurdleamonthlater.Faredaboutaswellascould beexpectedwhenfifthof10inGrade2FinesseatCheltenhamlastmonthbuthasworktodowithOneHorseTown. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: MAMBONUMBERFIVE (FR) 4 11 0 Ben Jones 10-1 (Ben Pauling) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Precious Man (FR), 5-2 One Horse Town (IRE), 18-1 La Luna Artista (FR), 22-1 Falls ofAcharn (GB), Fantasy World (IRE), 28-1 Allure (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
PRECIOUS MAN surrendered crucial experience when runner-up to One Horse Town at Cheltenham in November and having since landed the odds over C&D last month, is fancied to reverse that earlier form on 5lb better terms. The Harry Derham inmate remains the obvious threat with cheekpieces on, with La Luna Artista perhaps best of the rest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRECIOUS MAN (FR) 2.ONE HORSE TOWN (IRE) 3.LA LUNAARTISTA (FR)
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CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £75000
Owners Prize Money 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353. (PenaltyValue £42712.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (31 wins from 188 runners, 16%) runs GO WEST
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs GO WEST
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. The stable runs GO WEST today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: JAX JUNIOR trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 85 miles.
THIRD RACE
1 GO WEST (IRE) (20) 1P-1231 C D 8 11-2
Br B g Westerner - Topathistle (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 107 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Robert Prendergast Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedthehat-trickoverhurdleswhenmakingallina3-runnercoursenoviceinAprilandlookedanaturalwhenwinningamatchraceonchasebow atWarwickonreturn IntroublealongwayoutoverC&DlastmonthbutbouncedbackinnouncertainstylewhenaddingtotallyatMusselburgh. TFRHHHHI BHA140
2 JAX JUNIOR (GB) (21) P1-2141 C D 7 11-2
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Cheryl Burton Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mrs C R Burton Brown & Brown S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis5hurdlesstartsfollowingawindoplasttermandhavingundergoneanothertweaktohisbreathing,hegotbackontheupinno uncertainfashionwhenareadywinnerof2mhandicapatSandown3weeksago Tonguetiereturnsbackupintripandtheonetobeat. TFRHHHHH BHA146
3 OLD COWBOY (GB) (42)
132-31F
6 11-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tara View Caoilin Quinn J
O Barry & Baroness Noakes Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Glebe Farm Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulnovicehurdlerandalreadyabetterchaser,leavingchasebow/returnwellbehindwhenwinningatNewburyinDecember,impressinginall respectsandvalueforextraovertheresult.ReportedtohavebledfollowingafalloverC&Dsincebutremainsopentoprogressallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA130
4 JASMINE BLISS (GB)
(16) 4110-31 D
7 11-0
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Burton Ash Paul O’Brien J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jasmine B Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mrs Caroline George Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowassuccessfultwiceoverhurdleslastseasonandshecementedanexcellentstarttoherchasecareer whenlanding6-runnerlistedeventagainstherownsexatHuntingdonafortnightago Limitnotyetreached. TFRHHHHI BHA130
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2025: RUBAUD (FR) 7 11 2 Harry Cobden 5-4 (Paul Nicholls) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
OLD COWBOY: Following its run on 10/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Jax Junior (GB), 3-1 Go West (IRE), 11-2 Jasmine Bliss (GB), 14-1 Old Cowboy (GB)
A quartet to view positively and while JAX JUNIOR’s profile isn’t completely bombproof, he created a very favourable impression at Sandown last time and that is the best form on offer Go West is marginally preferred to Jasmine Bliss for forecast purposes.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAXJUNIOR 2.GO WEST (IRE) 3.JASMINE BLISS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792, 6th £896. (PenaltyValue £45560)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson
(45 wins from 184 runners, 24%) runs MUSTANG DU BREUIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs DOUBLE MEASURE
FANCYTHAT: C Gordon won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs KOCKTAIL BLEU today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MATIWO trained by J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.
1 KLUB DE REVE (FR) (57) 103-421 CD 6 11-8
Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Silouette de Reve (FR)
Paul O’Brien J
O Cheerio Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Mr Jean-Paul Gronfier OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhowasplacedinaNewburybumperandhasprogressedwelloverhurdlesthisseason,offthe markingoodstyleinC&DmaidenonBoxingDay.Moretocomeandlooksreadyforthishigherlevel. TFRHHHHH BHA127
2 ONLYFORFRANKIE (IRE) (20) 410311 D 6 11-8
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - South Circle (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O McLeish and Partners Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Terryhoogan Bloodstock Breeding Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerinIrelandwhoconfirmedthepromiseofhishurdlingdebutwhenrunningawaywithamaidenatTaunton.Improved againwhenfollowingupatMusselburgh3weeksago,thoughthatracetooklesswinningthanmighthavebeenexpected. TFRHHHII BHA130
3 BLUES SINGER
(GB) (54) 1/204-3 CD 6 11-5
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mayfair Music (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Mrs E. Roberts Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Mrs E. Roberts Goodwin Racing Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwho has been highlytried both starts over hurdles 10 months apart. This another hardtask. TFRHHIII BHA115
4 DESERTMORE NEWS (IRE) (19) 31 D 6 11-5
Br B or Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Baidin Fheilimi (IRE) Jack Andrews J
O Mr J. Dunsby Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Patrick Cronin Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEW€10,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding who made short work of his rivals on hurdling debut when makingallinSouthwellmaiden19daysago Promisingsortbutothershavealotmoreexperience. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 DOUBLE MEASURE (FR) (30) 1-241 D 5 11-5
Br Ch g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Regba (FR)
O Mr Robert Kirkland
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Haras Du Hoguenet & P. Gorel Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEW€105,000purchasewholookedagoodprospectwhenwinningaUttoxeterbumperinMarch.Progressiveoverhurdlesthisseason,landingtheoddsina decenttimeinHuntingdonmaidenlastmonth.Worthanotherchanceinthisgrade(notseentobesteffectatHaydockonpenultimatestart) TFRHHHHI BHA129
6 KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) (8) 23-1522 BF 6 11-5
Br Gr g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tunique Bleue (FR) Freddie Gordon J
O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon
Chris Gordon, Winchester T B A. Peltier, D. Juste & J. Houdin Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningstartovertimberatFontwellinNovember.BackontheupwhenverygoodsecondinC&Dnovice atKemptonbeforeletdownbyjumpingatKelso(jumpedright) Returntoright-handedtrackshouldsuit. TFRHHHII BHA122
7 LEXINGTON WOOD (FR) (112) 042 5 11-5
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Super Anna (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Bertwood Stables & Mrs H. De Soultrait Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveforminbumpersforPhilipFenton,goingcloseatDownRoyalinNovember.Thrownintothe deependbynewconnectionsforthishurdlesdebut,however. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 LOADED AND LOCKED (IRE) (40) 21-1431 D 6 11-5
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Roman Seera (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Malcolm Olden
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mr Tony Hayes Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000IrishpointwinnerwhoalsobaggedabumperatWorcesterinOctober.Madethemostofwhatbecameagood opportunitywhenoffthemarkoverhurdlesinnoviceatHerefordbutneedstostepupagainatthislevel. TFRHHHII BHA123
9 STORMING GEORGE (IRE) (16) 15-3162 BF 6 11-5
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Nickel (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T
B Mr Neville Reid Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulinbumpers.WonnovicehurdleimpressivelyatDoncasterinNovemberbutprovedaletdowninGrade1atAintree.Quicklyback ontrackwhenclosesecondonhandicapbowatDoncaster16daysagohe’scapableofmakinghispresencefeltatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA126
10 ANARIZA (FR) (34) 432P-13 D 6 10-12
Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Analifet (FR)
O Mrs Sarah Faulks
Robert Dunne J
Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr Nigel Faulks Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwhogotoffthemarkin5-runnernoviceatWetherbyonreturn.Failedtobuildonthat whenthirdunderapenaltyatWindsornexttimeandwillfindthismoredemanding. TFRHHIII BHA113
11 MUSTANG DU BREUIL (FR) (16) 11 4 10-12
Br B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Pearl de La Roque (FR)
James Bowen J
O Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Ch. Blin & E. Helye
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingindividualwholandedjuvenilehurdleatAuteuilandmaintainedunbeatenrecordfornewconnectionswhen followingupinnoviceatDoncaster16daysago Usefulprospectwhohasearnedashotatthishigherlevel. TFRHHHHI BHA126
12
MATIWO (FR)
(38) 3F1 D 4 10-7
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Lady Anouchka (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O The Culverhill Partnership
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Earl Bois Hue Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofagoodopportunitywhenmakingallatNewburylastmonth,producingasuperiorround ofjumpingandhavingtheracewonalongwayout.Thisobviouslyalottougherbuthehaspotential. TFRHHHII BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) 6 11 8 Jonathan Burke 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 7 ran
Hood worn by No 10
Stewards Note:
BLUES SINGER: Following its run on 29/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Klub de Reve (FR), Double Measure (FR), 17-2 Storming George (IRE), 10-1 Mustang du Breuil (FR), 11-1 Onlyforfrankie (IRE), Loaded And Locked (IRE), 14-1 Matiwo (FR), 16-1 Desertmore News (IRE), Kocktail Bleu (FR), 22-1 Lexington Wood (FR), 28-1 Blues Singer (GB), 33-1 Anariza (FR)
A deep race with plenty open to improvement but KLUB DE REVE looked ready forthis sort of level when winning a C&D novice with plenty in hand so could be the answer Double Measure clocked a good time when winning his novice at Huntingdon so is another to consider, while the unbeaten Mustang du Breuil must be respected for a yard that has won this a record 8 times.
THE LADBROKES TROPHY
HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £150000
Owners Prize Money 1st £65370, 2nd £26835, 3rd £13425, 4th £6705, 5th £3360, 6th £1680 (PenaltyValue £85425)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSETRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 160 runners, 14%) runs BOOMBAWN & HOE JOLY SMOKE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs BOOMBAWN & HOE JOLY SMOKE
FANCYTHAT: S Thomas won this race in 2023 and 2025. The stable runs KATATE DORI today.
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: RISING DUST & CHANCE ANOTHER ONE trained by E Mullins, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BOOMBAWN (IRE) (28) 45-4430 C
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Well Clad (IRE)
O Bullen-Smith & Faulks
9 12-0
HarryAtkins (7) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Rory O’Toole Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlentyofcreditableeffortsingradedchases,includingthirdinSilviniacoContiChasehereinJanuarybutmadeitto0-5inhandicap chaseswhenwellheldatCheltenhamlatest.Isn’ttheeasiesttoplacenowadaysandforecastrainunlikelytobeinhisfavour TFRHHIII BHA151
2 HENRY’S FRIEND (IRE) (63) 100-106 D 9 11-8
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Easter Bonnie (IRE)
Ben Jones J
O Elizabeth and Oliver Troup Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Otto Daniel Kueres Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenlandingSodexoGoldCupatAscotonreappearance.BouncedbackfromanotherCheltenhamblip whennotbeatenfarintheSilverCupatAscotlasttimebutmayprovevulnerabletoimproversoffcurrentmark. TFRHHIII BHA145
3 SOUL ICON (GB) (42) 1620-U4 C
9 11-6
Br B g Sixties Icon - Solitairy Girl Rian Corcoran (7) J
O This time next year maybe Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Guy Bloodstock Ltd Pugsley Revill S
TIMEFORMVIEWBeatEdwardstonetowincompetitiveGrade2handicapchasehere(2m)Christmas2024andreturnedtoformdespiteasticky roundofjumpingwhenclosefourthbehindTheDoyenChiefoverC&Dlasttime.Thisismuchmorecompetitive,however. TFRHHHII BHA143
4 DEEP CAVE (IRE) (28) 461-115 D
8 11-4
Br B or Br g Court Cave (IRE) - Lady Knightess (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Robert Allen Dodson and Horrell, Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedlastseasonwithvaluablehurdlesuccessatAintreeandfurtherprogressbackchasingthisseason,makingitacross-codehat-trickinSilverCup atAscotinDecemberWinningrunendedinsomewhatlabouredfashionatDoncasterhoweverandmoreneededtodefycareer-highmark. TFRHHIII BHA141
5 THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) (42) 11-2P51 CD 9 11-2
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Mandarli (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Masterson Holdings Limited Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingsortforastayerandhewasslightlyfortunatetomakeit2-2overC&Dlastmonth,handedinitiative atlastandallouttoholdon.Escapeswithonlya1lbrisebutfacesamuchmoredemandingassignmenthere. TFRHHHII BHA139
6 LOOKAWAY (IRE) (42) 5/13-331 C D 9 11-2
Br Ch g Ask - Barrack’s Choice (IRE)
Jack Quinlan J
O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T
B William Neville Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablefront-runninghurdlerwhoplacedinGrade2asnovicechaserlastseasonandbenefitedfromothers’mistakeswhen landingfirsthandicapchasesuccessover21/2mherelasttime,stickingtohistaskwell.Lookswellworthatryover3m. TFRHHHII BHA139
7 KATATE DORI (FR) (51) 21P-062 CD 8 10-13
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Vavea (FR) Dylan Johnston J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mr Paul Etienne Dupont
TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivewhenwinningthisracein2025andlooksatthetopofhisgamethisseason,confirmingpromiseofCoralGoldCupsixth whenjustcomingoffsecondbestatCheltenhamonNewYear’sDay.Excellentyardsuretohavehimprimedforarepeatbid. TFRHHHHI BHA136
8 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (49) 2F20-14 D 11 10-12
Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE)
Rex Dingle J
O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverwhenwinningvaluableBadgerBeersatWincantononreturnandstillingoodformwhenfourthinVeterans’ FinalatSandownlastmonth,nothelpedbymistakesoverRailwayfences.Moreonhisplateinthiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA135
9 HOE JOLY SMOKE (GB) (70) 51P-335 D 8 10-8
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - My Miss Lucy
O Babbitt Racing
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr John Benfield Bottlegreen S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceoverthistripasanoviceanddroppedbackto21/2m,foundmoreoffthebridlethanhasbeenthecasewhenthirdinPaddyPowerGoldCup atCheltenhaminNovemberNotseentosameeffecttherelasttimebutlooksinterestingnowtriedinfirst-timeheadgearonreturnto3m. TFRHHHHI BHA131
10 CHANCE ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (57) 210140 CD 7 10-8
Br B g Laverock (IRE) - Presenting Lazarus (IRE) Donagh Meyler J
O Slattery Bloodstock Ltd Emmet Mullins, Ireland T
B Joseph Campbell
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2-2overfenceswithanassuredC&DsuccessinNovemberandbestnotjudgedharshlyonsubsequentrunsoverinadequatetrips. Thisyard(alsosaddleRisingDust)morethancapableoftargetingavaluableprizeandnosurprisetoseeabetterefforthere. TFRHHHII BHA131
11 LEADER IN THE PARK (IRE) (42) 1136-22 C D BF 8 10-8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Supreme Breda (IRE)
O Lady Dulverton
Harry Cobden J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerfinishedaheadofacoupleofnext-time-outwinnerswhenencouragingsecondonreappearanceatNewburybutleftthe impressionallwasn’twellbehindLookawayhereinJanuary UnexposedasastayingchaserbutBenJonesprefersHenry’sFriend. TFRHHIII BHA131
12 KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) (28) 52-F124 BF 6 10-6
Br B g Masked Marvel - Magic Saintfray (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Les Bleus Fonces Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mme Catherine Savare geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftcleartowinsecondchasestartatCheltenhaminNovemberandstilllookedaheadofhismarkwhenrunner-upatAintree.Finishedwithrunningleftwhen fourthinTimeformNovices’handicapchaseonTrialsDaylasttimeandthislightly-raced6-y-oremainsopentoimprovementuppedto3m. TFRHHHHH BHA129
13 RISING DUST (IRE) (34) 116111
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Bridge View Lady (IRE)
8 10-4
Sean Bowen J
O Donal O’Connor Emmet Mullins, Ireland T
B Gerry Caplis
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuestodefythehandicapper,makingitfivewinsfromhislast6startsin14-runnerhandicapchaseatThurles(20.9f) lastmonth.Upanother11lbbuthe’sinshrewdhandsandcouldprogressagainreturnedto3m.
HHHHI BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: KATATE DORI (FR) 7 10 5 Charlie Deutsch 11-2 (Sam Thomas) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 8, 9, 12. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Katate Dori (FR), 15-2 Kdeux Saint Fray (FR), 8-1 Hoe Joly Smoke (GB), 9-1 The Doyen Chief (IRE), 11-1 Rising Dust (IRE), 12-1 Deep Cave (IRE), Chance Another One (IRE), 14-1 Lookaway (IRE), 16-1 Soul Icon (GB), Leader In The Park (IRE), 20-1 Henry’s Friend (IRE), 25-1 Boombawn (IRE), 28-1 Gustavian (IRE)
Low-mileage 6-y-o KDEUX SAINT FRAY has more to offer over fences and he makes plenty of appeal tackling 3m for the first time. Last year’s winner Katate Dori has proved better than ever this season and can make a bold bid to defend his crown, while Hoe Joly Smoke looks a danger if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KDEUX SAINT FRAY (FR) 2.KATATE DORI (FR) 3.HOE JOLY SMOKE
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (45 wins from 184 runners, 24%) runs CALIFET EN VOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs ETALON, RISKINTHEGROUND & SHAKEYATAILFEATHER LONGESTTRAVELLER: JAVERTALLEN trained by J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.
1 ETALON (IRE) (35) 1-52013 9 12-0
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Mrs Suzanne Lawrence Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWRespondedwelltoacombinationofcheekpiecesandanattackingridewhenlandingthebiggestpotofhiscareeratAscotinDecemberRanatleast aswellfromthismarkwhenthirdtherelastmonth,headedonlyatthelastafterforcingpaceandheshouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHHI BHA145
2 BAD (FR) (35) P5-1542 CD
7 11-13
Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR) Ben Jones J
O Mr D. P. Howden Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares, Tweenhills Farm & Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’talwaysbeenastrongfinisherbutisa3-timewinnerhereacrossthepast12months,includingthisracelastseasonandover18foncomeback.Ranon surprisinglywellhavingcomeunderpressuresomewayoutwhensecondof9atAscot(21.1f,soft)lasttimeandhe’saplayerbackatKempton. TFRHHHHI BHA144
3 VIROFLAY (FR) (56) 21-2221 CD 9 11-9
Br B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Red Vixen (IRE) Miss Olive Nicholls (5) J
O Mr Paul Nicholls & Mr John Bolton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.C.E.A. Plessis Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhunterchaserforOliveNichollsandhasmadeasoundstartre-unitedwiththisyard,buildingonagoodsecondhereinNovemberwhen producinganotherfluentroundofjumpingtowina7-runnerhandicapchasehere(3m,good)56daysago Respectedfrom4lbhigher TFRHHHII BHA140
4 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (14) 410604 D 9 11-9
Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice Charlie Todd J
O 3 Sons
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedvaluableeventsatAyrandCheltenhamlastspringandprovedgamewhenresumingwinningwaysinaNewtonAbbotintermediateeventinOctober. FoundoutintophandicapcompanysinceandoutofdepthatGrade2levellasttime,sootherspreferredforallthisisamorerealistictask. TFRHHHII BHA140
5 CALIFET EN VOL (IRE)
(28) 216-235 C D 7 11-5
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Mallards In Flight (IRE)
Nico de Boinville J
O McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerasanoviceoverhurdles,includingaListedcontestatHuntingdon.Hasn’tyetkickedonasanticipatedfromanencouragingchase debut,merelymatchingpreviousformwhenfifthatCheltenham(20.6f,soft)28daysago,butit’sstillearlydaysforhiminhandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA136
6
LOUGHDERG ROCCO (IRE) (1151) 2510/21//- D 10 11-3
Br Br g Shirocco (GER) - Banaltra (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Newark Castle Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Paddy Kennedy Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedapotentiallysmartnovicechaserwhenbeatingUnexpectedPartyinimpressivefashionina6-runnerevent atLeicesterinDecember2022butabsentsinceandcanonlybemonitoredhavingsinceleftLJMorgan. TFRHHIII BHA134
7 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (70) 6415-P0 CD 11 11-0
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)
Tom Bellamy J
O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonoverC&DlasttermbeforedoublinghistallyfortheyearatSandown.Noimpactinmajorhandicaps atCheltenhameitherstartthisterm,though,andothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA131
8 JAVERTALLEN (FR) (28) 125-423 7 10-11
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Une Epoque (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiasticfront-runnerwhotookwelltofenceslastseason,winningtwiceover2m,andhe’sadvancedhisformwithrunner-upfinishesatAintreeand NewburyinNovemberShapedwelluppedintripwhenthirdatCheltenham(20.6f,soft)28daysagoandlikelythistrackwillsuitevenbetter
9
SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE) (16) 351506 D 7 10-10
Br B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)
O Mr T. C. McKeever
HarryAtkins (7) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Knockhouse Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedprogresswithareadysuccessin5-runnercontestatKelso(17f,good)inOctoberBynomeansdisgracedinastrongerAscothandicapthefollowingmonth butnotinsameformnexttimeandpresumablyjusthavingapipe-openerwhendownthefieldatHuntingdon2weeksago Bittofindhere. TFRHHIII BHA127
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: BAD (FR) 6 10 8 Ben Jones 6-1 (Ben Pauling) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Javert Allen (FR), 4-1 Bad (FR), 5-1 Etalon (IRE), 11-2 Califet En Vol (IRE), 15-2 Viroflay (FR), 16-1 Riskintheground (IRE), 20-1 Es Perfecto (IRE), 25-1 Loughderg Rocco (IRE), Shakeyatailfeather (IRE)
JAVERTALLEN isn’t fully proven overthis trip but his bold-jumping front-running style means he could well be very difficult to peg back if getting into a rhythm around here. He gets the verdict over last year’s winner Bad, who confirmed himself as still in form despite running an atypical race at Ascot last time. Etalon has seemed to benefit for a change in equipment and tactics and is respected once again.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAVERTALLEN (FR) 2.BAD (FR) 3.ETALON (IRE)
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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton
(23 wins from 160 runners, 14%) runs RATTLIN HOME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 58 runners, 14%) runs RATTLIN HOME
FANCYTHAT: B Pauling won this race in 2021 and 2025. The stable runs MAESTROW & SMILE JOHN BOY today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MERLIN ALLEN trained by J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.
1 LE ROI REMI (FR) (104) 1 D 5 11-9
Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Quatre Bleue (FR) Jack Andrews J
O The Jago Family Partnership Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brotherto3winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserFullBack.Passedthepostsecondinavoidraceonhisonlystartinpointsand quicklysettledmattersinthemannerofanabove-averageprospectin9-runnerbumperatSandowninNovemberMustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 SMILE JOHN BOY (IRE) (52) 12 D BF 5 11-9
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Kings Sister (IRE) Ben Jones J
O The Cotswolds Racing Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Thomas Mulhern Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningdebutintakingfashionin14-runnerbumperatHereford(16.2f,good)ondebutinNovember.Nomatchforapromisingsort underapenaltyatWarwicknexttimebutcanbemarkedupatouchconsideringhowkeenhewasforalargepartoftherace TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BAILE AN OR (IRE) (78) 45 5 11-4
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Ma Hoey (IRE)
O M-A Middleton, J Perry, K Phillips
Jack Tudor J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Sean Maguire Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWClearsignsofabilitywhenfourthunderahands-and-heelsrideinan8-runnerWincanton(15.2f,good)bumper ondebutinNovember RantoonlyasimilarlevelatExeterlasttimethough,andthisisawholelottougher TFRHHIII BHA-
4 FINE SHOT (GB) (380) 3-
6 11-4
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Midsummer Magic Gavin Sheehan J
O HM The King & HM The Queen Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Queen Elizabeth II
TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsgeldingwhoshowedplentytoworkonwhenthirdof11onhisHuntingdondebutlastwinter, rallyingwellconsideringhewentuptheseeminglyunfavouredinside.Entitledtoimprove TFRHHHII BHA-
5 JAMBON (IRE) (97) 3-3F
6 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Unorganised (IRE) Freddie Gordon J
O Pearson,Jenner,Hawkings,Dunford&Harding Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B M. Phelan Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWalk InThe Park gelding. Dam unraced half-sisterto useful chaser(stayed 29f) Organisedconfusion. Worthamarketcheckforayardwhichhasalreadyhadnotablesuccessinthisspherethisseason. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MAWANG DES BOIS (FR) (88) 2
5 11-4
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Norma Jean (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O S Foran, N Turner & E Fenton Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B S.C.P Ecurie Pegase & Joelle Brillet Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWBeaumecDeHouellegelding.Dam,8.5fwinner,half-sistertousefulhurdlersMozoGuapoandKemaliste(both21/4mwinners),latteralsowinningchaser. ShapedwellincomingromthebacktobeatallbarreopposingSmileJohnBoyatHerefordondebutinNovemberOpentoimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 OTIE’S FRIEND (IRE) (61) 2
Br B g Jet Away - Ad Astra (IRE)
5 11-4
Sean Bowen J
O Felstead Partnership Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Michael Ronayne Nick Scholfield Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWJetAwaygeldingwhowaswellbackedandseemedtodoaboutallhecouldconceding15lbtoa3-y-oFrench importatHuntingdon(15.8f,soft)ondebutinDecember Lookstohaveevenmoreonhisplatehere,though. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 RATTLIN HOME (IRE) (133) 1
5 11-4
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Rainbows At Dawn Harry Skelton J O Carsberg, Rafftery & Stennett Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Michael Walsh Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWElSalvadorgeldingwhojoinedtopyardafterwinninghissolestartinIrishpointsinOctober.Interesting toseehowhefaresinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SPANISH
STROLL (GB)
(-)
5 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Daphne du Clos (FR) Tom Bellamy J
O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B A. McGladdery, KA Bloodstock & S. Kemble Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW£75,0003-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Damdualbumper/2mhurdlewinner,also11/2mwinneronFlat. Makesplentyofappealonpaperforallthatthisisafairlytoughstartingpoint. TFRHHHII BHA-
10
TALLY HO BACK
(GB) (34) 426 BF 5 11-4
Br B g Frontiersman - Hopstrings J
O Whettam and Old Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
Whe gel & Twiston-Da tment
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutformtrailinginhiswakewhenrunner-uptothesmartBassHunterinalistedeventatAscotinDecember,suitedbyemphasisonstamina. UnderperformedfacedwithaverydifferenttestatWindsorandworthanotherchancetoprovehisAscotrundoesn’tflatterhim.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
11
MERLIN ALLEN
(FR) (105) 1
4 10-11
Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Sunny Vic (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Holt, Robinson, Macnabb, Milton Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Gaec Allen, Pierre Rives Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWChoeurDu Nord geldingwho emulated his dam in making awinning bumperdebut in awell-run affairat Aintree(17f,good)inNovember,soongoingclearinthemannerofagoodprospect.Highontheshortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA-
12
RED METAL
(FR) (63) 1 D 4 10-11
Br Ch g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Dame Wal (FR)
Paul O’Brien J
O Mr Philip Leo Moore Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mr Jean & Mrs Marie-Therese Besnouin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsomethingoutoftheordinaryinmakingawinningbumperdebutin12-runnereventatHereford(16.2f,soft) inDecember,impressinginjustabouteveryaspect.Bettertocomeandwellworthhisplaceinthisstrongerevent. TFRHHHHH BHA-
13 EQUI LIBRE (FR) (-)
4 10-6
Br Ch g Elm Park - Equanimity (FR) Robert Dunne J
O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T
B Frederique Hayeres, Puerari, Herve Hayer TIMEFORMVIEWElmParkgelding.Dam(h109)placedoverhurdlesinFrance.Yardcapableofreadyingonebutmakeshis debutinanotablywarmrace TFRHHIII BHA-
14 MAESTROW (GB) (51) 0
4 10-6
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Tennewrow (IRE) Elliott England (7) J
O Leadenhall Grapes Racing
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Andrew Bickmore Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWMade some appeal on paper but went with little encouragement in the face of a stifftask in Listed bumper(25/1)atCheltenham(16.8f,good)ondebutonNewYear’sDay. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2025: OUR BOY STAN 4 10 6 Ben Jones 7-4 (Ben Pauling) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Merlin Allen (FR), 9-2 Red Metal (FR), 11-2 Le Roi Remi (FR), 6-1 Smile John Boy (IRE), 12-1 Fine Shot (GB), Ma Wang des Bois (FR), 16-1 Rattlin Home (IRE), 18-1 Otie’s Friend (IRE), 22-1 Spanish Stroll (GB), 25-1 Jambon (IRE), 50-1 Baile An Or (IRE), 66-1 Equi Libre (FR), 200-1 Maestrow (GB)
A really intriguing bumper contested by several promising types, including RED METAL, who impressed in just about every aspect when making a winning debut at Hereford before the turn ofthe year He looks one to follow and is taken to maintain his unbeaten record Merlin Allen and Le Roi Remi also created good impressions on their respective debuts and must be taken seriously
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RED METAL (FR) 2.MERLIN ALLEN (FR) 3.LE ROI REMI (FR)
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.10 - THE LADBROKES ‘NEW HORSE RACING BET BUILDER’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for fouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race, and will present a memento to the winning owner 18 entries, 1 at £20 and 17 at £100 - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.45 - THE LADBROKES ADONIS JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for juvenile fouryrs old. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £400. - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792; Sixth £896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.25 -THE LADBROKES PENDILNOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025 and the fourth £3997. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 7 entries at £375 - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353. (PenaltyValue £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE LADBROKES DOVECOTE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264, the fifth £2144 and the sixth £1072. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 15 entries at £400. - Closed February16th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£34864;Second£14312;Third£7160;Fourth£3576;Fifth£1792;Sixth£896. (PenaltyValue £45560) A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE LADBROKES TROPHY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £85425 to the winning horse The second to receive £32055, the third £16050, the fourth £7995, the fifth £4020 and the sixth £2010 for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £115 stake, Confirm by noon, February 16th and pay £385, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 8th, 2026, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a perpetual Challenge Trophy, to be held by the winning owner until January 31st, 2027 In addition, a £50 cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before turning and cantering to the start All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ladbrokes. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Steeple Chase. The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 27 entries, 11 at £115, 16 at £500 - Closed February 3rd, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £65370; Second £26835; Third £13425; Fourth £6705; Fifth £3360; Sixth £1680. (Penalty Value £85425) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.05 - THE ‘JOIN LADBROKES BET £5 GET £30’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the fifth £1196 and the sixth £596. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £200 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries, 1 at £40 and 15 at £200 - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.40 -THE LADBROKES ‘BESTODDS GUARANTEED ON RACING’ OPEN NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 3) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8845 to the winning horse The second to receive £4066, the third £2033, the fourth £1016, the fifth £508 and the sixth £253. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 16th and pay £85 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Ladbrokes has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 22 entries at £85. - Closed February 16th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6758; Second £3378; Third £1690; Fourth £845; Fifth £422; Sixth £211. (PenaltyValue £8845.10) SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.