How to Read Your Racecard
5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket
Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
Racecard Key
1. Saddle Cloth Number
2. Horse Name
3. Country Code
4. Days since last run
Star Ratings Explained:
5. Form Figures
7.Weight in St & Lb 8. Jockey Colour
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
Form Guide
Star Rating
Official BHA Rating
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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Saturday
The Betting And Gaming Council Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414. (Penalty Value £7393.40) colours no horse
1 FOLLOWCATO (IRE) (39) 3-U5111
7 11-10
Br Ch g Notnowcato - Follow The Icon Kielan Woods J
O Highclere and The Followers Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Patrick McCarthy Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in an Irish point and on the up over fences since the cheekpieces went on,not needing to improve when readily bringing up the hat-trick at Hereford (20.9f,soft) 6 weeks ago Assessor applies further pressure but possibilities again in this form. TFRHHHHI BHA127
2 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (17) 63-4012 D
8 11-5
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE) Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWPatchy record over fences but responded well to the fitting of cheekpieces,cashing in off reduced mark atWincanton (25.1f) prior to finishing solid second at Newbury 17 days ago,losing out only to a less exposed sort.Definite claims in this groove. TFRHHHHI BHA122
3
TAITA HILLS (IRE) (51) 2310-2F
Br B g Workforce - Lady Benmear (IRE)
8 10-12
Freddie Mitchell (3) J
O The Knights Of Pleasure Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mrs Rose Byrne KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerwhoopenedhisaccountoverhurdlesatSandown(19.8f)lastwinter Promisingreturnwhenrunner-upoverinadequatetriponchase debut at Lingfield in December and in process of running well when falling last at Newbury in January.Remains with potential TFRHHHHH BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2025: MAHONS GLORY (IRE) 9 11 10 Lee Edwards 16-1 (Dylan Cunha) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Followcato (IRE), 13-8 Major Fortune (IRE), 4-1 Taita Hills (IRE)
A trio of in-form sorts in opposition with TAITA HILLS narrowly selected to come out on top He was in the process of running well when falling late on at Newbury 51 days ago and, remaining with potential as a chaser, he could well be the answer in receipt of plenty of weight. Major Fortune shades preference over Followcato for forecast purposes.
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Second Race 3.00
The Coldstream Guards Association Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb
1 BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE) (20) 231335 D
Br B g Le Fou (IRE) - Bobsyourdad (IRE)
10 12-0
Robbie David (5) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Edward Burns
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforastringofconsistenteffortswhenresumingwinningwaysinthissphereatWincanton(20.1f)inDecember Shapedasifstillingood form on 2 of his 3 subsequent runs and blinkers worn last time quickly replaced by usual cheekpieces Not ruled out back up in trip
2 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (14) 4P-4P13 CD BF 7 11-10
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet
Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan David Pipe, Wellington T
B M. Murphy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who justified good support when cosily doubling his chase tally over extended 2ff here on penultimate start.Shaped better than distance beaten suggests before stamina-sapping 3m stretched him at Ffos Las recently and this rates more suitable with blinkers now applied. TFRHHHHH BHA90
3 ERIC CARMEN
(IRE) (17)
65-1311 D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)
10 11-9
Benjamin Macey (5) J
O The Ed-Chester Partnership Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Patrick Doyle Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who has turned over a new leaf in recent months,again dominating faced with testing ground when making it 3 wins from last 4 starts over fences at Market Rasen (19.1f) 17 days ago Further 4lb rise makes things tougher but conditions again in his favour TFRHHHHI BHA89
4 ULTRA VIERS (IRE) (99) 444-4F5
Br B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE)
10 10-10
Harry Bannister J
O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T
B Pate Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 22 runs but in process of running creditably when falling last on return at Market Rasen in November Below best after 2 weeks off when fifth at Lingfield (20f) later that month but likely type to bounce back returning from a break. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (9) 23-F6P5 D
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE)
10 10-10
Jack Quinlan J
O Wardington Hopefuls Ben Case, Banbury T
B James Murtagh
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame all 4 starts last season but has struggled in handful of outings upon returning this winter Others make much more appeal TFRHHIII BHA76 (-2)
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: BUMPY EVANS (IRE) 7 10 2 Alan Johns 11-10 (Tim Vaughan) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 River Run Free (IRE), 2-1 Eric Carmen (IRE), 9-2 Begin The Luck (IRE), 10-1 Ultra Viers (IRE), 14-1 Jack Doyen (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Dual course winner RIVER RUN FREE appeared to find a stamina-sapping 3m stretching him at Ffos Las on his latest outing and, in the hope this doesn’t come too quick, he’s fancied to make a bold bid back at this more suitable trip with first-time blinkers enlisted. Eric Carmen has turned over a new leaf this campaign, winning 3 of his last 4 starts over hurdles/fences and he’s a big threat. Class-dropping Begin The Luck also commands respect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) 2.ERIC CARMEN (IRE) 3.BEGIN THE LUCK (IRE)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Race Result
The Royal Anglian Regiment Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb
1 FLEMENSTIDE (IRE) (29) 122/P0//-4 11 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Keep Face (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs Gemma McAdam Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Louis G. Vambeck Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper/hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls but off 3 years prior to offering
on yard/chase debut at Doncaster (3m) 4 weeks ago Can only be watched
2 ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (22) 2-6U241 C 9 11-11
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou Freddie Mitchell (3) J
O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles/chasescorerlasttermwhoprovedasgoodaseverwhenresumingwinningwaysover20fhere3weeksago Consistencyhasn’t been a strong point this season but he merits respect with a repeat nevertheless from 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 SUBTLE FORTUNE (GB) (23)
601-441
8 11-8
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Subtilty Mr Darren Andrews (7) J
O Mr G. B. Barlow Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual point winner who immediately surpassed her achievements over hurdles when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f) 23 days ago Fortunate given likely winner departed late then but that ought not to prove her limit in this sphere. TFRHHHII
4 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE)
(10)
645F11 CD 10 11-3 (in 7lb ex)
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Mr Will Roseff
Lee, Presteigne T
B Philip Hore Jnr Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S
TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-omarewhorelishedthestepbackupintripwhenopeningchaseaccountoverC&Donpenultimatestartandmadelightworkinfollowing up over shorter here 10 days ago,making all and in command from 2 out Sound claims turned out under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA84 (+7)
5 ESPERTI (IRE) (14) B1-211P 9 11-1
Br B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest T
B Ms Helga Moore
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with success over fences and resumed in fine form winning back-to-back handicaps at Ffos Las/Fontwell Below par on the back of an 8-week break when pulled up at first-named venue 2 weeks ago but no surprise to see him quickly bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA89
6 RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (10) P-25P22 CD 8 10-10
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Parlez Vous Jack Quinlan J
O Case Racing Partnership Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth career victories gained at this C&D and despite some sloppy jumping,he enhanced his already solid record here when runner-up 10 days ago, beaten only by a progressive novice Looks sure to make his presence felt again. TFRHHHHI BHA84 (+1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: DUNWORLEY (IRE) 9 10 5 Kielan Woods 9-2 (Nick Kent) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
ESPERTI: Following its run on 20/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 3-1 Subtle Fortune (GB), 4-1 One Last Glance (GB), 6-1 Ronnies Reflection (GB), 10-1 Esperti (IRE), 22-1 Flemenstide (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A number arrive with claims but low-mileage 10-y-o FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS made light work supplementing her C&D success when following up over shorter here 10 days ago and she could prove a tough nut to crack in her hat-trick bid under a penalty. One Last Glance, Ronnies Reflection and Subtle Fortune are others of interest.
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Fourth Race 4.00
TheHMSDaringRoyalNavyT45DestroyerMares’HandicapSteepleChase (Class4)(ChallengerMares’ChaseSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 MOLTO BENE (IRE) (51) 50-1122 D 7 12-2
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Molo Lilly Pinchin J
O Hot to Trot Jumping and FFL Bloodstock Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B H. Fowler, A. Frost & C. Longsdon Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who bettered that form when winning her first 2 starts over fences in the autumn. Good runner-up efforts at listed level over hurdles and fences since Leading claims back in a handicap TFRHHHHH BHA122
2 DEMOISELLE KAP (FR) (25) 1122-53
8 11-11
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Dabaratsa (FR) I. J. Power J
O Mr Larry Melrose Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B E.A.R.L. de Cordelles et al Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a 4-timer (2 hurdle,2 chase) for this yard last spring.Respectable fifth in Ludlow handicap hurdle on reappearance in January but not in the same form when a remote third at Catterick since Bounce back needed returned to fences TFRHHHII BHA117
3 THEONEWEDREAMOF (IRE) (16) 4-2125P
7 11-11
Br B m French Navy - Tepeleni Tristan Durrell J
O Only Here For The Beer Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B D. Drumgoole The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW Versatile ex-Irish mare who made it second time lucky for Dan Skelton in 3m Exeter handicap chase in November Even better form when runner-up at Cheltenham in December but her 2 efforts since have been laboured,markedly so at Ludlow last time (pulled up). TFRHHHII BHA117
4 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (8) 4P-510P
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Jasmine (FR)
10 11-3
Harry Bannister J
O Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury T
B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier
David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways in style at Fakenham (21f) in December but her 2 efforts since have been below her best. TFRHHIII BHA109 (-1)
5 TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) (43) 5-54302 D
Br B m Califet (FR) - Yewtree Girl (IRE)
O On The Gallops 1
B Thomas Campbell Massey
8 10-9
Charlie Price J
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning chase debut at Plumpton for Matt Crawley last March. Largely below that level since, including when 18 lengths second at Wetherby in January on her first run for Robbie Llewellyn,but new trainer’s good recent form provides the hope for better now. TFRHHHHI BHA101
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: PARTY VIBES (IRE) 7 12 0 David Bass 7-2 (Henry Daly) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
THEONEWEDREAMOF: Following its run on 18/2/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
GAZETTE BOURGEOISE: Following its run on 26/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Molto Bene (IRE), 4-1 Demoiselle Kap (FR), 9-2 Theonewedreamof (IRE), 11-2 Taxus Baccata (IRE), 20-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR)
MOLTO BENE has had a cracking season and looks a potential class act under top weight, particularly as her 4 rivals all have a point to prove at present. Robbie Llewellyn has his team in form so Taxus Baccata may step up on her first run for the stable and provide the chief threat.
The Royal Lancers Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FALCO DES PINS (FR) (16) 000-631 D
6 12-0
Br B g Muhtathir - Gallery’s Native (FR) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs C. S. Wilson Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Alain Pinot Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little in 4 hurdle starts upon joining present stable last season but stepped up with each outing this time around, capitalising on a falling mark in 8-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (2m) 16 days ago.Had bit to spare then and shortlisted in follow-up bid. TFRHHHHH BHA96
2 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (22) P46P43 D
9 11-12
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie Stan Sheppard J
O Mr A. E. Price Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Mr A. Price
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened his account off 9lb higher mark at Uttoxeter 13 months ago.Largely out of sorts thereafter but stopped the slide to some extent when third in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago Now his task is to build on that effort. TFRHHHII BHA94
3 GRAIN TRADE (GB) (33) 41FP24 BF 7 11-11
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Halo Flora Kevin Brogan J
O John Aprahamian & Co Ltd
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T
B Shade Oak Stud Lockwood Premium S
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong-travellingsortwhowasmuchimprovedwhenopeningchaseaccountatMarketRasen(19.1f)inOctober Besteffortyetwhenrunner-upatHuntingdon in December and he posted another good display when fourth at first-named venue 33 days ago.Fancied to be in the mix back down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA93
4 URBLEREAGH (FR) (22) 6//6-044
Br Ch g High Rock (IRE) - Kelly des Cotieres (FR)
O D. R. & E. E. Brown
9 11-3
Robert Dunne J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Marcel Basset JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW Low mileage 9-y-o who matched pick of his hurdles form on first try in this sphere when fourth in 8-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago However, he will need to take a step forward if he’s to play a prominent role here TFRHHIII BHA85
5 NIGHT JET (GB) (22) 14-6532 CD
9 10-12
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Ben Poste J
O Dean, Gallis, Willetts & Vernon
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
Tom Symonds, Hentland T
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success to date came over C&D 13 months ago and posted best effort since attempting for back-to-back successes in that race when runner-up 22 days ago Blinkers worn then retained here and a repeat should see him very competitive again. TFRHHHHI BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025:YOU SAY NOTHING (IRE) 10 11 10 Sam Twiston-Davies 3-1 (Christian Williams) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Falco des Pins (FR), 7-2 Night Jet (GB), 9-2 Grain Trade (GB), 13-2 Lucky Lugger (GB), 18-1 Urblereagh (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
FALCO DES PINS seemingly showed the benefit of a recent wind operation and confirmed promise of his previous start in the process when opening his account over fences at Ludlow 16 days ago. Venetia Williams’ 6-y-o had a bit to spare then and earns the vote to follow up from a 6lb higher mark. Recent C&D second Night Jet and Grain Trade are others holding solid claims
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FALCO DES PINS (FR) 2.NIGHT JET 3.GRAIN TRADE
Race Result First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
The Leicestershire And Derbyshire Yeomanry Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 DENSWORTH (IRE) (26) 51P00-0 D BF
Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way
9 12-6
Miss Natasha Cookson (7) J
O Mr J. M. B. Cookson J. M. B. Cookson, Morpeth T
H Morpeth And West Percy
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time hurdles winner who left last season’s reappearance/chase debut behind when landing a 5-runner Wetherby handicap (19.5f, good). It’s been all downhill since,though,and he was well held in an open point on recent return.Makes Rules debut for present yard. TFRHHHII BHA131
2 A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) (39)
Br B g Jet Away - Satalda’s Lady (IRE)
25-31P3 D
9 12-2
Mr Milo Herbert (5) J
O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Mrs N. Sheppard, Ledbury T
H Ledbury
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulperformerwhopostedasolidthirdof7inaCheltenhamhunter(16.3f,good)onfinalrunoflastseason.Noshowbothstartsataround 21f since returning from a break in January but possible that he’ll bounce back returned to what is probably his optimum trip. TFRHHHII BHA122
3 SNIPE (IRE) (22) 440014
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces
9 12-2
Miss Heidi Palin (3) J
O Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire Foxtrot Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form on his first try in hunter company when landing 5-runner event at Hereford (21f,soft) in January.Ultimately paid the price for trying to match strides with the superior winner when safely held atTaunton last time but faces nothing of that rival’s calibre here TFRHHHHH BHA125
4
CALIDAD
(IRE) (26) 3032P-P
Br B g Califet (FR) - La Feuillarde (FR)
10 11-12
Miss Megan Bevan (5) J
O Mr Christopher Mark Clarke Christopher Mark Clarke, Cheltenham T
H V.W.H.
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer but was again pulled up on latest start in that sphere and is hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2025: JOKER DE MAI (FR) 6 12 6 Mr David Maxwell 8-11 (Harry Derham) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Snipe (IRE), 9-2 A Jet of Our Own (IRE), 5-1 Densworth (IRE), 100-1 Calidad (IRE)
It’s hard to look beyond SNIPE, who attempted to go toe-to-toe from flag-fall with a superior rival in a 23f Taunton hunter last month but this is a much easier assignment, plus dropping back in trip may well prove to be a good move The return to this distance could also assist A Jet of Our Own, who looks the most likely candidate for forecast purposes given that Densworth has a fair bit to prove at present. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SNIPE (IRE) 2.A JET OF OUR OWN (IRE) 3.DENSWORTH (IRE)
Race Result First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Next Meeting - MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2026
Gates Open: 1:20pm: First Race: 2:52pm
