AFTERNOON JUMPS
THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2026
Welcome to our 12th February race meeting.
We have 6 races today commencing at 1.30pm until 4.25pm.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors today who are Steve (Stretch) Hastilow Family and Pointing Pointers
Important points to note today are: Due to our extensive Owners and Trainers refurbishment our Club Room and boxes are closed today so for our Owners and Trainers, we have provided the Nelson Suite for dining plus Premier Room 1 where you will find large televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal plus private betting facilities and you may also use the Club Terrace area plus the Paddock Pavilion should you so wish. For our Annual badge holders, you also have the Paddock Pavilion and The Club Terrace. Should any member of the public wish to dine in the warmth then we do have space available to dine in the Nelson restaurant so please simply pop up should you wish to enquire.
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new public Paddock Bar where you will also find a Tote kiosk and there is also a further Tote kiosk near the turnstiles and Paddock Pavilion.
Please be aware that we no longer accept cash at all our bar and food outlets, only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have opened “voucher outlets” where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash from the main office before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today the outlet is situated at the Main Office. Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit where we have 2 qualified staff to look after any slips, trips or bumps you may have and hopefully nothing more serious.
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Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr G UPTON (Chief Steward)
Mr C BENNETT
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr D ANDREWS
Mr G PEARSON
Mr A KIRKLAND
(Trainee Stewards' Panel Chair)
Ms A JOHNSON
Starters
Mr R SUPPLE
Mr S MITCHELL
Judge
Mr D HICKS
Clerk of the Scales
Mr W BURNELL
Handicapper
Mr C NASH
Veterinary Officer
Ms A BROWN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms L COOK
Ms K WEST
Ms R BARNETT
Veterinary Surgeons
MR W BEVIN
MRS E HECKING
DR H CUNNINGHAM
Farrier
MR D WILLIAMS
Medical Officers
DR C REYNOLDS
DR C ROLLASON
DR S READY
Telephone: (0116) 271 6515
Email: info@leicester-racecourse.com
Nurse
MRS S WATTERS
Clerk of the Course
Mr J S STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr N PATEMAN
Commentator
Mr T PETERS
Presenter
Mr TIM PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Mr D MAYKELS
Mr J STEVENSON
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
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Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice 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 GRANDAD’S CAP (IRE) (11) 5U6-431
6 12-5 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Mahler - Lucy Lamp Light (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O Mr T. Barton L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Aaron Doocey Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasmadeapromisingstarttohischasingcareer,confirmingdebutpromisewheneasilylanding5-runnerhandicapchaseatMarketRasen (23.9f,soft,15/8) 11 days ago Open to further improvement and claims are crystal clear under a 7lb penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA95 (+10)
2 ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (14) 03P///3-05 D
10 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Coco Milan (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Miss H. Dickin Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B R. Lynch
Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner for Olly Murphy back in 2021 but went with little promise fitted with first-time cheekpieces on his belated chasing debut at Wincanton recently TFRHHIII BHA97
3 MOOR END (IRE) (46) 560-132 D
Br B g Kingston Hill - La Galondrina (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs AJ Mutch & Mrs EJ Bishop
7 11-13
Lilly Pinchin J
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Andrew Kiernan Coombs Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start over fences at Uttoxeter (20f) on return and backed it up with a brace of placed efforts to end 2025, latterly over C&D Obvious player from same mark in a first-time tongue strap TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 OWL OF ATHENS (IRE) (28) 013-500 D
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Amber Flame (IRE)
O Balkardy Breezers
B Susan Bredin
7 10-10
Conor Ring J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble over hurdles this time last year and whilst he’s bred to make a chaser, it’s been a low-key start for him in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA79
5 THE BRICKEY RANGER (IRE) (32) 260-040
Br Gr g Gamut (IRE) - Silver Serenade (IRE)
8 10-10
Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Mr Simon Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Eamonn Veale Wimpole Clinic S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has no form outside of Irish points/hunters and now drops back in trip after failing to last home at Fontwell (26f) on most recent outing. TFRHHIII BHA79
6 HITTHEKETTLE (IRE) (120) 6/6P-43P
Br B g Ocovango - Ballyquin Queen (IRE)
10 10-2
James Turner (5) J
O Mr Michael Gates Michael Gates, Stratford-Upon-Avon T
B Jane, John & Kate Gleeson
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer but has shown nothing both starts over fences under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA71
7 VOLEUR DE TERRES (IRE) (21) 00P-P64
8 10-2
Br B or Br m Ocovango - Moonlight Whispers (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O FSF Racing Claire Dyson, Bromsgrove T
B Edmond Coleman Equestrian Direct LTD, Equine Water Treadmill S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winning Irish pointer but has offered little so far under Rules,including when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) on latest start Seems set for another struggle from 5lb out of the weights TFRHHIII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) 6 11 5 Jack Tudor 8-13 (David Pipe) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Grandad’s Cap (IRE), 9-4 Moor End (IRE), 16-1 Owl of Athens (IRE), 22-1 Italian Spirit (IRE), The Brickey Ranger (IRE), 33-1 Hitthekettle (IRE), 50-1 Voleur de Terres (IRE)
GRANDAD’S CAP and Moor End have both made promising starts to their chasing careers, with marginal preference for the former, who shouldn’t be inconvenienced by the return to this trip given how strongly he travelled when taking apart a weak race at Market Rasen recently.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRANDAD’S CAP (IRE) 2.MOOR END (IRE) 3.OWL OF ATHENS (IRE)
Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse
At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards
The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse
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Second Race 2.05
The Kube - Leicester’s Premier Events Venue
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, 4th £707. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LARGY BELTER (IRE) (35) 4/2-5532
6 11-7
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Iffett (IRE) Tristan Durrell J
O Middleham Park Racing LXXXIX Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr D. J. Motherway Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWAcquiredbynewconnectionsfor£85,000afterfinishingrunner-upsoleoutinginbumpersandshapedbetterthanonhisfirst2startsoverfenceswhen not beaten far in a small-field maiden at Haydock in December However,again made mistakes/refused to settle at Ffos Las since. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 MILAN TINO (IRE) (19) 63-4414 D
Br B g Milan - Que Pasa (IRE)
6 11-6
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr John P. McManus Tom George, Slad T
B Mr Patrick McCormack
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful ex-French hurdler who proved a different proposition to on chasing debut when landing a truly-run race at Ludlow (2m, soft) in tidy fashion in December However,wasn’t quite in the same form tackling better company at Doncaster since TFRHHHII BHA121
3 EPIC WEST (IRE) (20) 1/112-02 D
7 11-3
Br B g Mount Nelson - Silver Stream (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O The Prospectors
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr & Mrs A. Cox BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowassuccessfulintwoofhis3startsinnovicehurdleslastwinter Noimpactpitchedintoacompetitiveraceonreturn/chasedebutatKempton onBoxing Daybutmuchmorelike itwhenaclosesecondin5-runnerhandicap atWarwick(16.2f) latest,despitegoinginsnatches TFRHHHHI BHA118
4 MON CHAMPION (FR) (17) 2F-6261 D
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Promets Moi (FR)
O Ferguson, Geoghegan, Mason, McNeill
6 11-2
Freddie Gingell J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Jean-Marc Baudrelle Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful French hurdles winner Back to something like his best returned to more testing conditions,edging ahead on line to land a 5-runner 2m chase at Hereford (soft) just over a fortnight ago Not yet fully exposed for top yard and merits obvious respect in follow-up bid. TFRHHHHH BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2025: CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) 7 11 5 Luke Scott 10-3 (Jennie Candlish) 5 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
LARGY BELTER: Following its run on 8/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Mon Champion (FR), 5-2 Epic West (IRE), 9-2 Milan Tino (IRE), 6-1 Largy Belter (IRE)
MON CHAMPION produced easily his best effort for current connections when edging ahead late on at Hereford recently and is a straightforward choice to follow up given he’s still lightly raced for an in-form yard. Epic West could do with travelling a bit more fluently than on his previous outing at Warwick but is still considered the main threat. TIMEFORM
The Every Race Live On Racing TV Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (13) 343-23F D BF 8 12-0
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita Sean Bowen J
O All Stars Sports Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Richard Busher Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Another who has hasn’t hit the target for a while but she runs more good races than bad ones overall and it was a pair of progressive sorts that beat her at Uttoxeter (3m,soft) in December Fell at the first at Catterick a fortnight ago but she can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA95
2 FLINTARA (GB) (42) 34-3445 11 11-10
Br B m Kayf Tara - Flinders
Harry Bannister J
O Leith Hill Chasers Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T
B Leith Hill Chasers Stonecot Business Centres S
TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamental veteran who showed signs of decline last season and well held all 3 starts upon return in November TFRHHHII BHA91
3 A LITTLE SOMETHING (GB) (281) 23602-3 7 11-9
Br B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)
O Mrs Zara Tindall
B Mrs Zara Tindall
Rex Dingle J
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win a race of any description but placed twice in handicap hurdles at up to 20.5f during the spring. Switches to fences after 9 months off and this isn’t a deep contest. TFRHHHHH BHA90
4 STAMINA CHOPE (FR) (7) 221314 C 10 11-9
Br Ch m Muhaymin (USA) - My Virginia (FR) Lee Edwards J
O Mr D. B. Roberts Dave Roberts, Kenley T
B Mr Alain Chopard et al
TIMEFORMVIEWHas proved consistent since returning from over a year off last summer and successful 2 of last 4 starts,latterly a Ffos Las handicap back over fences (19.4f,heavy).Sound-enough effort from same mark over timber a week ago and she’s expected to be in the shake up TFRHHHHI BHA90
5 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (13) 44-645F BF
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
10 10-13
Tom Cannon J
O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T
B Philip Hore Jnr Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S
TIMEFORMVIEWGained sole win over hurdles back in 2023 but essentially falling in the weights without looking ready to take advantage over both sets of obstacles Fell in race won by Stamina Chope latest. TFRHHHII BHA80
6 GINDERELLA (IRE) (35) 6225/-34
9 10-9
Br B m Ocovango - Derella (IRE) Lorcan Murtagh J
O Familia Venari Syndicate Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Aoife Hickey DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who shaped like a stayer over hurdles for Mitchell Hunt but made hard work of things when third on chase/ stable debut at Uttoxeter and failed to build on that back over hurdles at Ffos Las last month. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA76
7 IMPERIAL PRIDE (IRE) (28) 163-PP4
Br B m Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Alderbrook Girl (IRE)
O The David Dennis Racing Club
10 10-9
Tom Bellamy J
David Dennis, Banbury T
B J. O’Donoghue DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner in first half of 2024 but winless under Rules and has offered little in 3 runs back this winter after a lengthy absence TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: NO TACKLE 8 11 11 Liam Harrison 8-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 6 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 7-2 A Little Something (GB), 5-1 Stamina Chope (FR), 11-2 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 9-1 Flintara (GB), Ginderella (IRE), 14-1 Imperial Pride (IRE)
A LITTLE SOMETHNG has yet to win but she makes her chase debut/reappearance in an ordinary race and representing an in-form yard, she could be the answer Fortunefavorsdbold and Stamina Chope look the main dangers
Fourth Race 3.15
The Leicester Racecourse - Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue 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)
colours no horse
1 CLASSICAL STING (GB) (46) 300-12 BF
6 12-0
Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Classic Impact (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs Marian Pepperdine L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Wood Farm Stud Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tshowagreatdealin3maidenhurdleslastwinterbutbredtobeachaserandatotallydifferentpropositionwhenmakingawinninghandicapdebut over fences at Kelso in November Held back by a bad error when second of 4 at Catterick since but he retains potential at this level
2 LUCKY LUGGER (GB) (13) P-P46P4 D 9 11-12
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Teme Trixie
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Mr A. E. Price Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Mr A. Price
TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account off 7lb higher mark at Uttoxeter a year ago and having been out of sorts, he shaped better than result at Haydock in December Unable to build on that twice since, latterly in first-time cheekpieces
3 HAWK STONE (IRE) (13) 06P-3P2 D
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE)
7 11-8
Beau Morgan (5) J
O The Mischief Makers Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mr Michael Dillon Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winning hurdler who failed to build on reappearance promise when pulling up on chase debut at Market Rasen (17.2f) 2 weeks ago A chaser on looks and more like it in a change of headgear when second at Ffos Las a fortnight ago,albeit not always fluent. TFRHHHHI BHA92
4 APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE) (17) 044/P-35
Br B g Hillstar - Radical Rascal (IRE)
O Mr David Brace
8 11-5
Liam Harrison J
David Brace, Bridgend T
B M. Dalton Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEWModestmaidenhurdlerinIreland PulledupinWorcesterhandicaphurdleinJuly2024(onlyrunforRobbieLlewellyn)butmadepromisingreturnfromabsence for new yard when third in 2 1/2m Huntingdon handicap chase in December Ridden differently and could never land a blow at Plumpton TFRHHHII BHA89
5 URBLEREAGH (FR) (55) 6//6-04
Br Ch g High Rock (IRE) - Kelly des Cotieres (FR)
O D. R. & E. E. Brown
9 11-4
Robert Dunne J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Marcel Basset JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWLow mileage 9-y-o who didn’t show much in 3 widely-spaced qualifying runs over hurdles but made more of an impact when fourth on handicap bow at Uttoxeter Makes chase debut now. TFRHHHHI BHA88
6 KITSILANO (IRE) (27) 1/-62343
Br B g Fame And Glory - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE)
9 11-3
Tom Cannon J
O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Highfort Stud Winvic Construction Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ex-Irish winning hurdler in 2023 and didn’t shape badly sent chasing on second run following a lengthy absence/for this yard at Plumpton in December However,it’s fair to say that he hasn’t kicked on from that in 3 subsequent runs and he’s since had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA87
7 LEECH (FR) (13) 04-4303 D
Br B g Masked Marvel - Lichtspiel (GER)
O Mr David M. Williams
7 11-1
Conor Ring J
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful bumper winner but unable to add to tally over hurdles Showed aptitude for chasing when third at Ffos Las a fortnight ago and cheekpieces now on. TFRHHHII BHA85
8 NIGHT JET (GB) (7) 214-653 CD
9 10-12
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Ben Poste J O Dean, Gallis, Willetts & Vernon Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
TIMEFORMVIEWWon this race a year ago and returned from a near three-month break with an encouraging fifth of 12 at Ludlow (20f,soft),left with a lot to do Cheekpieces back on and he was outpaced at Huntingdon last week.More severe headgear now employed. TFRHHHII BHA82 (-2)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: NIGHT JET 8 10 5 Ben Poste 7-1 (Tom Symonds) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Classical Sting (GB), 11-2 Hawk Stone (IRE), 17-2 Leech (FR), 10-1 Applicationofcash (IRE), Kitsilano (IRE), Night Jet (GB), 12-1 Urblereagh (FR), 14-1 Lucky Lugger (GB)
CLASSICAL STING was unable to land the odds at Catterick in December but it was by no means a bad effort in second and given the impression he created prior to that, this mark should be well within range, He can get back on the up, with Hawk Stone and Urblereagh (on chase debut) perhaps the main opposition.
The Steve Hastilow - One Last Race Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) colours no horse
1 ROSSCAHILL (IRE) (107) 1/114-P D BF
Br Br g Malinas (GER) - Miranda’s Way (IRE)
7 12-0
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O El Rincon Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Ms Ruth Young Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasy winner sole start in points and won first two starts over hurdles but flopped badly on chasing debut after 10 months off,pulling up at Ffos Las (5/4f) 107 days ago.Surely can’t have been right that day and too soon to dismiss on just his second start over fences TFRHHHII BHA119
2 MOMBASA (FR) (28) 425/4/4-4 7 11-10
Br Gr g Martaline - Molly Has (FR)
Ned Fox (3) J
O Tamara Henriques & Family Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Haras de Sainte Gauburge Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful hurdler who returned from a further 15 months off and was well held on stable debut upped markedly in trip atWincanton (22/1) 28 days ago Entitled to come on for that but yard still not firing on all cylinders TFRHHIII BHA115
3 NO TACKLE (GB) (23) 10-0122 C
9 11-8
Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend Liam Harrison J
O Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form with a win and a second at Lingfield prior to finishing second of 7 in handicap chase at this course (5/1) 23 days ago, no answer to a well-treated rival Sure to give another good account dropped in grade TFRHHHHI BHA113
4
STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (26) 31-PPUP D 9 11-7
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE)
O Lady Susan Brooke
Miss Clara Brewitt (7) J
Max Young, Sneads Green T
B Mrs Margaret M. Lynch Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to complete in last four starts since winning a 2-runner claimer lastApril,tailed off when pulled up in handicap chase at Haydock (125/1, 10 ran) 26 days ago Dropped 6lb but plenty to prove with first-time cheekpieces applied. TFRHIIII BHA112
5 ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (24) 42-6U24 9 10-3
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou Sean Bowen J
O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedbestefforttodatewhenclearsecondof9inhandicapchaseatWetherbyinearlyDecember(solidform).Fourthof8inhandicapchaseatLingfield (15/2) 24 days ago,in touch but made a few jumping errors Sean Bowen aboard and capable of bouncing back if tidier over his fences TFRHHHHH BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: IT’S EASY (FR) 7 11 2 Adam Wedge 11-4 (Evan Williams) 4 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Stewards Note:
ROSSCAHILL: Following its run on 28/10/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 One Last Glance (GB), 15-8 No Tackle (GB), 4-1 Rosscahill (IRE), 12-1 Mombasa (FR), 80-1 Stormin Crossgales (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ONE LAST GLANCE produced his best effort with a solid second at Wetherby in early December but made a few jumping errors at Lingfield last time He can get back on track with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle, while No Tackle is in good form and looks the danger, having finished second to a well-treated rival here 23 days ago. It’s too early to write off point winner Rosscahill who clearly wasn’t 100% when flopping on his chasing debut in October
The Pointing Pointers Dick And Pam Saunders
Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80)
colours no horse
1 ST CUTHBERT’S CAVE (IRE) (28) 2F111P BF 8 12-4
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenmore Erica (IRE)
Miss Ellie Callwood (7) J
O G & S Capper, J Sherratt, S Anderson J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H Percy
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful chaser made winning start for these connections at Uttoxeter last September and has since been successful in both point-topoint starts Pulled up in hunter at Ludlow (6/4 fav) 28 days ago but found to have bled.Claims if he can bounce back TFRHHHHI BHA128
2 BEST MATE DAVE (GB) (46) P365P-5
Br B g Passing Glance - Dillay Brook (IRE)
9 12-0
Mr Charlie Case (3) J
O Mr M. B. Bent Oliver Edward Hayes T
H North Cotswold
TIMEFORMVIEW Just modest form on pick of his 3 efforts in handicap chases in 2024 and little impact on first run for over a year in point 7 weeks ago Hard to fancy TFRHHIII BHA84
3 IDEAL DU TABERT (FR) (25) P/211-54
Br Ch g Balko (FR) - Vahinee du Tabert (FR)
8 12-0
Mr Huw Edwards (3) J
O Mr David Walter Heys Miss Laura Richardson, Shrewsbury T
H Shropshire Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadshownfairformwhensecondearlierin2024butpulledupinhandicapchaseatCatterickBridge(11/4)2yearsago,clearlynot100%infirst-timecheekpieces Landed back-to-back points for new yard since then but was well held in that sphere 3 weeks ago Place claims on his best form. TFRHHHII BHA115
4 JUST LUCKY
SIVOLA
(FR) (376) 16/2133-
Br B g Noroit (GER) - Rue Pigalle (FR)
7 12-0
Mr James King J
O Mr David Topley Luca Morgan, Henley in Arden T
H Warwickshire
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a novice hurdle in November 2024 and possible excuses final two starts over hurdles for Paul Nicholls Third of 8 in 2 1/2m handicap at Sandown last February,travelling well before weakening in very testing ground.Off since but bred for fences and looks interesting on chase/stable debut. TFRHHHHH BHA109
5 LARGY SHARK (GB) (61) 5U341-F
Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady of Scarvagh (IRE)
9 12-0
Mr Thomas Easterby (5) J
O Mrs S. J. Easterby W. Easterby, Malton T H Sinnington
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistentunderRules,fifthof12inmaidenatDownRoyal(20/1)onchasedebutinMay2024,wentprominentbutpecked3outandhadnoextrabetweenlast 2.Haswona point-to-point(March2025)sinceandwaspressed when felllastonreturninDecember Couldbecompetitive backunderRules TFRHHHII BHA114
6 PAUL MARVEL (FR) (20) P-421P2
Br Gr g Masked Marvel - Paulmie (FR)
9 12-0
Mr Henry Crow (3) J
O N&K.Richards, L&B.Doyle, M&K.Shore J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T H Percy
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulperformerforWillieMullinsin2023/24andnotchedsecondsuccessbetweentheflagsinNovember Offeredmorethanonhunterdebutwhensecond of 8 atWarwick (24f,soft) 20 days ago and can make presence felt with cheekpieces on first time (yard also saddle St Cuthbert’s Cave). TFRHHHHI BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: GIVEGA (FR) 9 12 0 Mr James King 7-2 (Luca Morgan) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Stewards Note: ST CUTHBERT’S CAVE: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Paul Marvel (FR), 3-1 Just Lucky Sivola (FR), 9-2 St Cuthbert’s Cave (IRE), 11-2 Largy Shark (GB), 13-2 Ideal du Tabert (FR), 33-1 Best Mate Dave (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Bred for fences, it could be worth chancing the least exposed runner JUST LUCKY SIVOLA on stable/chase debut. Paul Marvel showed improvement when keeping on for second at Warwick and looks the main danger ahead of stablemate St Cuthbert’s Cave, who won at Uttoxeter last September and was subsequently 2-2 in points prior to pulling up when found to have bled at Ludlow last month.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JUST LUCKY SIVOLA (FR) 2.PAUL MARVEL (FR) 3.ST CUTHBERT’S CAVE (IRE)
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3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
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4/5 to 4/6
20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
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16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
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Race Conditions
First Race 1.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. £35 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 15 entries at £35. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701 and the fourth £851. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). This race has been kindly sponsored by MHA Baker Tilly 6 entries at £70. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707. (Penalty Value £7393.40) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.40 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. £35 stake if the horse is rated 74 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 73 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries, 2 at £7 and 11 at £35. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.15 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE - IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 9 entries at £35. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.50 - THE STEVE HASTILOW - ONE LAST RACE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Steve Hastilow has generously sponsored this race 12 entries at £45. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.25 - THE POINTING POINTERS DICK AND PAM SAUNDERS NOVICES’ HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769 and the fourth £385. for novice six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Pointing Pointers has kindly sponsored this race The Dick Saunders Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2027. NOTE: For the year 2026, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2025. 9 entries at £30. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
