Leicester Racecard - Tuesday 20th January by Weatherbys

AFTERNOON JUMPS

TUESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2026

Welcome to 2026 and our 20th January race meeting.

We have 6 races today commencing at 1.32pm until 4.02pm.

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 PEARSON (Chief Steward)

Ms C CHINN

(Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Mr D ANDREWS

Mr B FORD

Mr L JORDAN

Starters

Mr C MCKEE

Mr M SHERIDAN

Judge

Mr D HICKS

Clerk of the Scales

Mr J LIND

Handicapper

Ms A GALLIERS-PRATT

Veterinary Ofﬁcer

Ms A BROWN

Equine Welfare & Integrity Ofﬁcers

Ms E BUDDEN

Ms J LINGHAM

Ms S DUNCAN

Veterinary Surgeons

Mr W BEVIN

Mr P DALY

Dr H CUNNINGHAM

Farrier

Mr D WILLIAMS

Medical Ofﬁcers

Dr C REYNOLDS

Dr L DAVIES

Dr S READY

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Mr J S STEVENSON

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Mr D MAYKELS

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Mr N PATEMAN

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Mr J HUNT

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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

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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The Next Meeting @leicesterraces Wednesday 28th

January Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB

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

Race)

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

colours no horse

1 HOT TO GO (IRE) (64) 2-01 C

Br B or Br g Maxios - Taylor (IRE)

O Options O Syndicate

B Eudora O’Connor & Brid Corkery

5 11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

Options Energy Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDecent jumps pedigree and he left his hurdles debut form in his wake when landing 4-runner maiden hurdle here (15.5f,soft) 64 days ago More needed under a penalty but he’s open to further progress with this step up to 2 1/2m looking sure to suit. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (44) 2/342-15 7 11-12

Br B g Mahler - Miss Island (IRE)

Theo Gillard J

O Mr P. Scott Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Jim O’Flynn Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinpointsandprogressiveoverhurdles,makingawinningawinningreturninagoodtimeinaBangornovice(23.1f),impressingwith his jumping Proved a disappointment on chase/handicap bow at Kelso but respected back over the smaller obstacles TFRHHHII BHA117

3 STARZAND (IRE) (12) 2/11-12 D

Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Phoenix Twist (IRE)

O Gwent Holdings Limited

B G. Regan

6 11-12

Sean Houlihan J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginpoint/bumperwinnerwhoovercameinexperienceafter7monthsofftomaintainhis100%recordina20fmaidenhurdleatFfosLas in October Found only a similarly promising one too good under a penalty back there 12 days ago and remains with potential TFRHHHHI BHA127

4 UBATUBA (IRE)

(47) U1-1 CD

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Anguilla

6 11-12

Ben Sutton (5) J

O Mr N. Sutton Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B The Beeches Stud Ltd Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on completed start in Irish points and created a good impression when landing 8-runner maiden hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on Rules debut 47 days ago, forging clear Likely to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 BRESILIANT (GB) (48) 5///-5

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ismene (FR)

9 11-5

Charlie Deutsch J

O My Racing Manager Friends Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Miss V. M. Williams My Racing Manager S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlue Bresil gelding who has shown a bit of promise in a bumper/maiden hurdle nearly 4 years apart. Yard still quiet however and looks best watched a present. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 COULD BE YOU (IRE) (8) 23-3P0

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Milano Bay (IRE)

6 11-5

Harry Kimber J

O RS Racing (Syndicates) Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Mr P. Gallagher RS Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both starts in Irish points but little form in novice hurdles TFRHIIII BHA-

7 TOMBEREAU (IRE) (23) 2-06

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Sand Lady

5 11-5

Charlie Hammond J

O Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T

B John Paul Condron Science Supplements S TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to a point winner Dam unraced half-sister to Hello Sweetie (2m-2 1/4m winner) and Sorcier du Roi (17f-2 1/2m winner), both fairly useful hurdler/chaser TFRHHHII BHA-

8 FINE AS WINE (IRE) (32) 424/3/-66

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Kris Krystal (IRE)

8 10-12

Benjamin Macey (7) J

O Mr J. M. Tomlinson Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Mr John Browne

TIMEFORMVIEW Finished in the frame on all 4 starts in Irish points earlier in career but comfortably held in a pair of maiden hurdles Needs this run for a handicap mark. TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2025: KEPLER’S LAW 6 11 5 Adam Wedge 7-4 (L J Morgan) 6 ran

Stewards Note: SKUNA BAY: Following its run on 7/12/2025 it was reported that the horse did not jump ﬂuently.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Starzand (IRE), 9-4 Ubatuba (IRE), 7-1 Skuna Bay (IRE), 10-1 Hot To Go (IRE), 20-1 Tombereau (IRE), 33-1 Bresiliant (GB), 100-1 Fine As Wine (IRE), 200-1 Could Be You (IRE)

UBATUBA seemed to relish the emphasis on stamina when forging clear for a wide-margin success on his hurdling debut over C&D early last month and, with conditions set to be similarly testing, he’s fancied to defy a penalty at the ﬁrst time of asking. Starzand is a promising rival and is sure to pose a big threat if coping with the quick turnaround, while Skuna Bay warrants respect back over the smaller obstacles, too

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

Second Race 2.02

TheKube-Leicester’sPremierEventsVenueHandicapSteepleChase (Class3)(ChallengerStayingChaseSeriesQualiﬁer)(GBBRace)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) (55) 6/53/F-P6

Br Gr g Martaline - Kendova (FR)

10 12-0

Tristan Durrell J

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B SCEA PA Ouvry & Ecurie des Vives Terres

Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPrettysmartathispeakbuthasn’tseenmuchofthetrackinrecentyears.Showedheretainsabilitywhensixthof8in23fMarketRasenhandicap hurdle on his second outing since returning from a further 13 months off Has ﬁrst chase start for nearly 3 years here TFRHHIII BHA127

JIPCOT

(FR) (18) 1340P-3

7 11-12

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Blinngaroe (FR) Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J.Alvarez & G. Lassaussaye Wasdell Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Newbury handicap hurdle winner last season who made a positive return to fences when 6 lengths third of 9 over 20.5f atAyr (soft) 18 days ago, leading for a long way. Sure to go well if showing up here in similar form. TFRHHHHI BHA125

3 HAPPY AND

FINE

(FR) (20) 43P-F41 C

Br B g Balko (FR) - Richona (FR)

9 11-10

Tom Broughton (5) J

O L Cross, S Cross & J Fitzpatrick Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Mrs P. Souverain & Mr A. de Boisbrunet

Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFormer C&D scorer who got is head back in front over 3m atWarwick (good to soft) on NewYear’s Eve Remains with handicapping scope on old form after a 4lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA123

4 TARAS HALLS (IRE) (21) 6P-P1P2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Brixen (IRE)

8 11-9

Danny McMenamin J

O Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T

B Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for ﬁrst time when scoring at Newcastle (2 1/2m) Pulled up next time but very much back on form when second at Haydock (2 1/2m again) 3 weeks ago (probably would have won with a cleaner jump at the last).Can throw in the odd stinker but player if on a going day again. TFRHHHHI BHA122

5 LANDEN CALLING (IRE) (452) 2515/44- D

10 11-8

Br Gr g Watar (IRE) - Gill Hall Lady Jonathan Burke J

O The B Lucky Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Mr W. Porter BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 3 1/2m at Market Rasen in December 2023.Also a good fourth of 18 over 25f at Cheltenham in October 2024 but hasn’t been seen since First-time cheekpieces replace regular blinkers on return The betting should help guide given the length of absence TFRHHHII BHA121

6 HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) (23) 6-12111 C

Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lovely Native (IRE)

9 11-1

Jack Hogan J

O Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

B Mr Michael Ward

TIMEFORMVIEWLargely struggled for Pauline Robson but much improved to win 4 of 5 starts for this yard,with the latest win gained over 2 1/2m here just after Christmas Beat a progressive sort from the Olly Murphy yard on that occasion so even a further 7lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA114

7 NO TACKLE (GB) (30) 010-012 CD

Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend

9 11-0

Liam Harrison J

O Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer who posted a career best to win at Lingﬁeld in November Backed that up when runner-up there just before Christmas. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2025: HUNTER LEGEND (FR) 8 11 2 Charlie Deutsch 11-10 (Venetia Williams) 4 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Heeztheboy (IRE), 5-1 Taras Halls (IRE), 11-2 Happy And Fine (FR), 6-1 No Tackle (GB), 7-1 Jipcot (FR), 10-1 Landen Calling (IRE), 18-1 Lac de Constance (FR)

HEEZTHEBOY’s latest defeat of a lightly-raced improver looks solid form and he could easily still be a step ahead of the handicapper despite having gone up 33lb since the autumn. Jipcot shaped well back chasing on his recent Ayr reappearance and is feared most ahead of Taras Halls

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEEZTHEBOY (IRE) 2.JIPCOT (FR) 3.TARAS HALLS (IRE)

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The Join Racing TV Now Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000

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

colours no horse

1 AYYADIEH (IRE) (37) 30-3 5

Br B g Westerner - Cappa Or (IRE)

Theo Gillard J

O Mr T. G. Leslie Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Thomas O’Connor Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to make an impact in a couple of maiden points and beaten a long way when third on Rules debut in a 17f Carlisle novice hurdle last month. TFRHIIII BHA-

2 FRANCKY BLUE (FR) (76) 5 5 11-8

Br B g Morpheus - Firmini (FR)

Conor Ring J

O BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Bernard Stoffel, Mr Vincent Le Roy

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a glimmer of ability when ﬁfth of 13 in bumper at Chepstow (2m,soft) on debut in November Decent jumps pedigree and should make his mark over hurdles (and probably fences in due course) but others make more appeal on this occasion TFRHIIII BHA-

3 GARAVOGUE (IRE) (31) 5 8 11-8

Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - La Feuillarde (FR)

Harry Reed J

O Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Nick Scholﬁeld, Lambourn T

B Danny Doran

TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Drop Out Joe (2 1/2m-3 1/4m winner).Equipped with a hood (retained) when ﬁfth of 12 on his introduction at Hereford (16.2f,soft),leaving the strong impression that a stiffer test is already very much in order TFRHHIII BHA-

4 JOSH CENTRAL (IRE) (52)

550-0

Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Central Lady (IRE)

5 11-8

James Best J

O Menzies Asset Management Ltd Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T

B Pat Casey & Liam O’Doherty Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Js Sports UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Very low-key in a trio of bumpers and hurdles debut at Bangor was hardly promising. Now tried in a hood TFRHIIII BHA-

5 KASTELLION (FR) (51) 2-64

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Dahlia d’Arthel (FR)

6 11-8

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr & Mrs Mark Laws Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B M.L. Bloodstock Ltd Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEW31,000 buy after ﬁnishing second on sole start in Irish points last spring.Some positives to take from hurdles debut sixth at Chepstow but failed to build on that over 20.5f here next time (since undergone wind surgery). TFRHIIII BHA-

6 LE FABULEUX BUCK’S (FR) (49) 05

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Dothraki (FR)

5 11-8

Freddie Keighley (7) J

O Stephen Sugden and Helen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Remi Juvin & Laurent Thibault Optima Self Store S

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouraging ﬁfth of 14 on hurdles bow in a Southwell maiden (15.8f,good to soft) early last month.Likely to come on for that but he’s another who may well be seen in a better light in handicaps later on. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 MISTER URSUS (IRE) (69) 4

Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Diamond (IRE)

5 11-8

Sean Bowen J

O Owners Group 150 Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Roundhill Stud Owners Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiplescorerontheFlatinFrance and,equippedwithaﬁrst-timehood (retained),didn’tshapeatall badlywhenfourthin a9-runnerBangornovice(16.7f,heavy) ondebutin thissphere Opento improvementandmerits respectforlastseason’swinningyard(alsorepresentedbySeaview Rock). TFRHHHII BHA-

8 SAINT POLO (FR) (56) 5-56005

6 11-8

Br B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Une Royal (FR) I. J. Power J

O A. C. O’Keeffe

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Richard & Yvette Godefroy Equine Products UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Appears to be brought along gradually with handicaps in mind and is probably one to look at more seriously when he eventually ventures down that route TFRHIIII BHA-

9 SEAVIEW ROCK (GB) (47) 3/-2

Br B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Secret Door (IRE)

6 11-8

Ben Sutton (5) J

O Mr N. Sutton Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B E. G. M. Beard Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEWSoldfor£72,000afterﬁnishingaclosethirdonsolestartbetweentheﬂagsand,thoughthepairthatbeathimthatdayhaven’tachievedmuchunderRules since,this 6-y-o made a most encouraging debut over hurdles when second to a progressive novice from the Skelton yard over C&D (heavy). TFRHHHHI BHA-

10 SUTHERLAND (IRE) (49) 036-52

Br B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Agathe du Berlais (FR)

6 11-8

Jack Andrews (3) J

O Both Sides Of The Fence Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEWFair form in bumpers for Nicky Henderson and left hurdles/yard debut form behind when second in a 14-runner Southwell maiden (15.8f,good to soft) last month.Perhaps lacks the potential of one or two of these but he should nevertheless have a part to play if able to build on that effort. TFRHHHII BHA-

11 THREE DONS (IRE) (23) 2

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Avizare (IRE)

O Mr A. W. Carroll

7 11-8

Nick Slatter (3) J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Rathasker Stud Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWEight-time winner on the Flat and performed above market expectations (sent off at 14/1) when splitting a couple of decent types (front 3 well clear of the rest) on hurdles debut over C&D (heavy) last month.Can be expected to improve on that and,if so,he will have a big chance TFRHHHHH BHA-

12 ANNIE MCGRATH (IRE)

(23) r-5

Br B m Westerner - Uranna (FR)

6 11-1

Danny McMenamin J

O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Paul McGrath Postpack Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran out sole start in points and she didn’t shape like an imminent winner waiting to happen when ﬁfth of 6 starting out over hurdles at Catterick last month.

CELTIC QUEEN

(GB)

(31) 2530-40

Br B m Bated Breath - Susan Stroman

O Mr Mick O’Boyle

TFRHIIII BHA-

6 11-1

Conor O’Farrell J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Mr J. Dance DragonBet, Designation Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form in bumpers but she hasn’t much of an impact in 2 starts since switched to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Hood worn by No 3, 7, 9.

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 13. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Stewards Note:

SAINT POLO: Following its run on 25/11/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Seaview Rock (GB), 10-3 Three Dons (IRE), 9-2 Mister Ursus (IRE), 5-1 Sutherland (IRE), 28-1 Le Fabuleux Buck’s (FR), Celtic Queen (GB), 33-1 Garavogue (IRE), 40-1 Ayyadieh (IRE), Francky Blue (FR), Saint Polo (FR), 50-1 Kastellion (FR), Annie McGrath (IRE), 300-1 Josh Central (IRE)

The vote goes to THREE DONS, who was well below his best in a handful of appearances on the Flat in 2025 but made a very positive start in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D novice Olly Murphy saddled the winner of this 12 months ago and ﬁelds two strong candidates this time round in Seaview Rock and Mister Ursus The former bumped into a decent one on his ﬁrst run over hurdles (also over this C&D) and he is feared most. Sutherland is also in with a shout.

The Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire

Wedding Venue Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

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

colours no horse age st-lb

1 RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY (IRE) (24) 6102-52 D BF

Br B g Hillstar - Annamatopoeia (IRE)

O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 002

6 12-1

Mr Edward Vaughan (7) J

Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T

B Richard Eustace DragonBet, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff 11 weeks before an improved second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16.1f,good to ﬁrm) 24 days ago Up 3lb but he can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA111

2 ILOT DE L’ISLE (FR) (72) 50/11//P-P

Br Ch g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Sariette de L’Isle (FR)

O Mr Stephen Appelbee

8 11-9

Harry Bannister J

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mme Veronique Sayet Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a successful hurdling debut at Strasbourg (17.9f) in November 2022 for Emmanuel Clayeux However, pulled up both starts for new connections following a lengthy absence Has undergone breathing surgery and cheekpieces are ﬁtted here TFRHHIII BHA105

3 CARRIGMOORNA ROWAN (IRE) (48) 656-P24

Br B g Sea Moon - Carrigmoorna Fame (IRE)

9 11-9

Tom Broughton (5) J

O Miss J. Hosgood Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Mr Michael Veale

TIMEFORMVIEWA fair hurdler/chaser for Harry Fry who got back on track for his new yard when a clear second at Huntingdon in November Far from disgraced when fourth at Haydock since and not ruled out in his bid to break his duck in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA105

4 AT THE OCHE (IRE) (57) 10-2125 D BF

Br Ch g Ocovango - Carnival Flag (FR)

O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies

5 11-8

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Peter Molony Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened hurdles account in 2m Ffos Las maiden in October and followed that with a good second on handicap debut atAscot.Wasn’t disgraced next time at Kempton where he could’ve done with jumping and settling better Still early days for this 5-y-o and he’s one to view in a positive light. TFRHHHHI BHA104

5 TIGERS MOON (GB) (37) 003-121 D

6 11-7

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Duchess Theatre (IRE) Jack Andrews (3) J

O G & T Racing Club Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mr P. L. Barrett Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEW Improving type who went 2-3 in 2m handicaps this term with a stylish success at Southwell 37 days ago Hiked up 10lb but this smooth traveller has more to offer and rates a big player TFRHHHHH BHA103

6 MORNING AIR (FR) (226) 15F- CD

Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Dust (IRE)

O Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg

5 11-7

Charlie Deutsch J

Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Haras de La Perelle Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner in France and made a successful hurdle debut in the mud at Leicester in December 2024.Well held in a pair of Flat runs last summer so needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence back hurdling after 7 months off. TFRHHIII BHA103

7 BEST WOMEN (IRE) (54) 43211/-3

7 11-7

Br Gr m Reliable Man - Orion Best (FR) Kielan Woods J

O Mr D. W. Fox

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B Haras de Chevotel Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who bagged a pair of claiming chase wins at the end of 2023.Wasn’t disgraced back hurdling following a lengthy absence when third of 7 for new yard at Uttoxeter in November but needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA103

8 SNAPIUS (IRE) (30) 224-35P D

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE)

O Mr Alan Herbert

B J.P. Farrell

7 11-5

Alex Chadwick (3) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Injured Jockey Fund S

TIMEFORMVIEW On a losing run and he ran a moody race in a change of headgear when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 30 days ago Usual visor goes back on now but others are still preferred TFRHHIII BHA101

9 ZARAKERJACK (FR) (24) 23 4 10-12

Br B c Zarak (FR) - Villanelle (FR)

O The Fat Jockey Partnership

B N. Baudron, L.Baudron, Jean-Pierre-Josep

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair 10f scorer on the Flat forTom Clover Placed in a pair of 2m Kempton juvenile hurdles for his new yard this winter but made mistakes and went too freely each time. Could still do better though. TFRHHHII BHA107

10 COMEDAYGODAY (IRE) (1119) 433/553//- 9 10-12

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatagoa (IRE)

O Mrs E J Quinlan & Partner

B R. McCarthy

Sean Quinlan J

Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler Off 3 years since a below-par third at Catterick (15.7f) so has her ﬁtness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA94

11 BOSSOFTHEBUS (IRE) (62) U46-5PP 7 10-6

Br B g Hillstar - Lochannagh (IRE)

Conor Ring J

O Baytree Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdles winner for Terence O’Brien at Clonmel last January but yet to offer much in 3 starts for new connections under both codes Lots to prove with tongue tied added here. TFRHHIII BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2025:THE GREY MAN 6 11 5 Ben Poste 12-1 (Harriet Dickin) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 2.

Visor worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 6. Stewards Note: ILOT DE L’ISLE: Following its run on 9/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed. BOSSOFTHEBUS: Following its run on 19/11/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tigers Moon (GB), 4-1 At The Oche (IRE), 5-1 Razzle Dazzle Boy (IRE), 13-2 Zarakerjack (FR), 9-1 Morning Air (FR), 16-1 Carrigmoorna Rowan (IRE), 20-1 Snapius (IRE), 22-1 Best Women (IRE), 40-1 Comedaygoday (IRE), Bossofthebus (IRE), 50-1 Ilot de L’Isle (FR)

This can go to TIGERS MOON who hasn’t looked back since sent into handicaps and is fancied to defy a 10lb hike for his smooth Southwell victory to go 3-4 this season. Razzle Dazzle Boy advanced his form when runner-up at Chepstow last time out and is next on the list with At The Oche, Carrigmoorna Rowan and Zarakerjack also in the mix.

The Racecourse Live Streams On RacingTV Extra 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb

1 HALL LANE (IRE) (404) 341540-

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Cashalass (IRE)

8 12-0

Jonathan Burke J

O F&M Bloodstock Limited Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Parkville Stud The General Asphalte Company Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAbsent for 13 months but is dangerously well treated starting out for Fergal O’Brien having been successful off 6lb higher during his time withAlan King. Has to enter the reckoning, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA104

2 DEVON DUDE (GB) (34) 222-FP6

6 11-13

Br B g Dartmouth - Weather Babe Conor Ring J

O Mr W. Clifford Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mrs S. Clifford

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner.Fair form over hurdles last season but has disappointed over fences this time round, completing for the ﬁrst time when a remote sixth at Ludlow latest TFRHHIII BHA103

3 JEU D’OPALE (FR) (30) 2/1//5P-52

Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Opale Jolie (FR)

8 11-12

Charlie Deutsch J

O Opale Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mrs Pascale Herbin Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner in France in 2022. Very lightly raced since but latest 2m Lingﬁeld second suggests there’s a handicap chase in him. Signiﬁcantly back up in trip Gets the vote TFRHHHHH BHA102

4 ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (25) 20-324F

Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE)

8 11-12

James Best J

O Lloyd Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Ms Linda Twomey FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Not straightforward but three-time winner over fences last season. Reached the frame on his ﬁrst 3 outings of this campaign but was held when falling 3 out at Wincanton on Boxing Day. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 LE GALLI BIER (FR) (43) 223-522

Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - La Loute (FR)

5 11-7

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

O Heart of the South Racing 143 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Ecurie Domaine de Baune, Francois Thomas Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEW French recruit who has been runner-up in handicap chases on his last 2 outings, although no match for the winner on both occasions TFRHHHII BHA105

6 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (29) 55P1-30 CD

Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix

9 11-6

Paul O’Brien J

O Pam’s People Pam Sly, Peterborough T

B P. M. & M. H. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with a 3mWetherby win in March.Returned with a creditable third at Market Rasen in February but went backwards from that when only seventh at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago Bounce back needed TFRHHIII BHA96

7 STREAMSFORTH LAD (IRE) (32) 63533U

Br B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE)

O Mr T. G. Kelly

B The Beeches Stud Ltd

8 11-4

Benjamin Macey (7) J

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T

TIMEFORMVIEW In decent form over hurdles since joining Gary Hamner but unseated around halfway back chasing at Uttoxeter last month. Pulled up on his other chase start so he’s not the easiest to assess TFRHHIII BHA94

8 KAPAMAZOV (GB) (23) 422-023

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Miss Poli

9 10-12

Danny McMenamin J

O Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B M. J. Tuckey Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRemainswinlessbuthemadeapromisingstartfornewyard(formerlywithJamesEvans)after6monthsoffwhensecondof7in21.5fMarketRasen handicap chase in November Outpaced late when respectable third over 2 1/2m here since and the step back up in trip should suit. TFRHHHII BHA88

9 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (33) 114P-4P C

7 10-10

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet Jack Tudor J

O Mr Aidan J. Ryan

David Pipe, Wellington T

B M. Murphy W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 2 handicap chases last season, including 2 1/2m here Fair fourth on 2 1/2m Uttoxeter reappearance but ran poorly with cheekpieces added (retained) at Exeter since. TFRHHHII BHA86

10 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (20) 2P4-520 CD

Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)

9 10-7

Shane Fenelon (5) J O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock

Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Showed beneﬁt of reappearance run when good second of 9 over C&D in December but not in the same form when only seventh at Uttoxeter 3 weeks later.A return to this venue needs to help spark a revival. TFRHHHII BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2025: CAMULUS (IRE) 8 11 4 Charlie Deutsch 5-4 (Venetia Williams) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9, 10.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Jeu d’Opale (FR), 6-1 Hall Lane (IRE), Kapamazov (GB), 7-1 Le Galli Bier (FR), 9-1 Streamsforth Lad (IRE), 10-1 Another Day Out (IRE), River Run Free (IRE), 12-1 Mixedwave (IRE), 20-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 25-1 Devon Dude (GB)

Although his latest Lingﬁeld second came over 2m JEU D’OPALE suggested he should have the stamina for this sort of trip when fading only in the closing stages on his 3m reappearance Hall Lane hasn’t been seen for a while but has a bit of class for this level if new trainer Fergal O’Brien has him primed. Kapamazov may prove best of the rest.

Sixth Race 4.02

TheWatchOnRacingTV‘Hands&Heels’Mares’HandicapHurdleRace(Class5) (Cjs’&AmateurRiders’Race)(PartOfTheRacingExcellenceInitiative)

for four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £6000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2423, 2nd £1211, 3rd £606, 4th £303, 5th £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KANTAGUA DU LARGE (FR) (35) 33/030-5

Br B m Great Pretender (IRE) - Antagua (FR)

6 12-0

Miss Clara Brewitt (3) J

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

B Pascal Noue & Charlotte Thoreau Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairlyusefulformwhenwinninga4-y-ochase(incheekpieces)inFrance Hasyettocomeclosetomatchinghatformontheseshoresbutshapedwith a bit more encouragement after 9 months off when ﬁfth of 9 inWincanton handicap 35 days ago Merits consideration down in grade TFRHHHHI BHA99

2 SOPHIE POWER (FR) (20) 4P0-015 C

Br Ch m Doctor Dino (FR) - Calling All Angels (FR)

5 11-12

Miss Megan Bevan (3) J

O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B Henri Devin Racing Buddy S

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on Flat in France and improved for a change of tactics when narrowly prevailing in 6-runner event here (15.5f) in November Shaped as if still in good form at Uttoxeter subsequently but stamina to prove now stepping up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA97

3 SUBTLE

FORTUNE (GB) (32) r/1601-4

8 11-11

Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Subtilty Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (3) J

O Mr G. B. Barlow Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T

B Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart Ap Precision Groundworks S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark at Uttoxeter (22.2f,heavy) in December That was a weak race however and she offered little back there a year on TFRHHHII BHA96

4 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (23) P13F-PP

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)

7 11-10

Oscar Palmer J

O The Cotswold Strollers Harriet Dickin, Midford T

B J. F. Mernagh Racing Buddy S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnthebackofabreathingop,showedimprovedformwhenmakingallforaﬁrstsuccessinaChepstowhandicapinJanuary.However,ranpoorly after 9 months off when pulled up at Ffos Las (21.9f,soft) in November and fared no better over C&D since Blinkers now tried. TFRHHIII BHA95

5 CHOSEN HERO (IRE) (37) 6P060-0

Br Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Chosen Destiny (IRE)

8 11-7

Rian Corcoran J

O Hambleton Racing & Partner Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T

B Kedrah House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWChepstow 2m novice hurdle winner in January 2024 but largely below form last term and offered little starting out for this yard (formerly with Archie Watson) at Carlisle last month. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA92

6 PEARL SMOKE (GB) (54) 0-6366

Br B m Dartmouth - Pearlita

5 11-3

Nathan Andrews (3) J

O Oliver Greenall Racing Club Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B W. P. Jenks Dodson & Horrell Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in maiden/novice hurdles but may show more now handicapping up in trip TFRHHHII BHA88

7 AFTER MANY DAYS (GB) (55) 03P-424

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Last of Her Line

7 11-0

Will Featherstone J

O Mrs L Nixon Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B T. F. F. Nixon Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who followed a good run with a below-par one when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 44 days ago Possibilities if bouncing back to form. TFRHHHHI BHA85

8 TAKE A HIKE (IRE) (50) 26-4014 BF

Br B m Mahler - Sommer Ode (IRE)

8 10-13

Freddie Keighley J

O Barber, Hunter, Jeffreys & Landale D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Vincent Finn Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWPromisewhen placedtwice lastseasonandcamegoodbackfromabreakatKelso(21f,goodtosoft)inNovember Seemed to ﬁnd the test too much atAyr (24.3f, heavy) next time, so the return to this trip should be in her favour TFRHHHHH BHA84

9 QUEEN OF STEEL (GB) (42) 0611-53 D

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Canyara (GER)

6 10-13

Mr Lucas Murphy (5) J

O KHDRP Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B The Flying One BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded back-to-back handicaps in March and stepped up on recent run when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy, 18/1) 42 days ago. Needs more to defy this mark, however. TFRHHHII BHA84

10 NATUS VINCERE (IRE)

(416) 1550-

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Khazina (FR)

O Oliver Jack Murphy

7 10-12

Miss Jemima Stewart (5) J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Joseph Ryan Betano S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed little in maiden/novice hurdles for L. J. Morgan (sold £15,000) but was successful in her sole outing in Irish points earlier in her career and should be capable of better now entering handicaps off a low mark. TFRHHHHI BHA83

11 SHESUPINCOURT

(GB) (20) 2-05540 CD

Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove

9 10-2

Roisin Leech (3) J

O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B A. W. Buller

TIMEFORMVIEW Temperamental sort who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when a well-beaten eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Uttoxeter (23.3f,soft) 20 days ago, weakening having been upsides brieﬂy 4 out.Not sure to build on that. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: OUR BILL’S AUNT (IRE) 9 12 0 Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell 25-1 (Alex Hales) 11 ran

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 9, 11.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Take A Hike (IRE), 5-1 After Many Days (GB), 7-1 Queen of Steel (GB), 15-2 Natus Vincere (IRE), 10-1 Kantagua du Large (FR), 14-1 Subtle Fortune (GB), 16-1 Sophie Power (FR), Chosen Hero (IRE), 18-1 Pearl Smoke (GB), 28-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 33-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE)

SMARTER

TAKE A HIKE seemed to ﬁnd the test too much at Ayr (24.3f) on her most recent outing and is taken to resume winning ways back over a more suitable trip After Many Days is still a maiden but has deﬁnite claims from her mark if putting a lesser effort at Market Rasen quickly behind her, with Kantagua du Large another to consider dropping in grade

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

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• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4

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i) If the race is abandoned;

ii) If the race is declared void;

iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;

iv) If the venue is altered; or

v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).

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Scale of deduction (per £)

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2/11 to 2/17 85 pence

1/4 to 1/5 80 pence

3/10 to 2/7

75 pence

2/5 to 1/3 70 pence

8/15 to 4/9 65 pence

8/13 to 4/7 60 pence

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

9/5 to 9/4 30 pence

12/5 to 3/1 25 pence

16/5 to 4/1 20 pence

9/2 to 11/2 15 pence

6/1 to 9/1 10 pence

10/1 to 14/1 5 pence

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First Race 1.32 - THE NEXT MEETING @leicesterraces WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the ﬁfth £303. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 23 entries at £50. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.02 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS VENUE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (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, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424. for 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. January 18th. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 26th March, 2026. 15 entries at £70. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (Penalty Value £7393.40)

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Third Race 2.32 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 8lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 23 entries at £50. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)

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Fourth Race 3.02 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the ﬁfth £242. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 19 entries, 1 at £8 and 18 at £40. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

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Fifth Race 3.32 - THE RACECOURSE LIVE STREAMS ON RACINGTV EXTRA 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 0-105. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 29 entries at £35. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable

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Sixth Race 4.02 - THE WATCH ON RACING TV ‘HANDS & HEELS’ MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (CJs’ & Amateur Riders’ Race) (Part Of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3168 to the winning horse The second to receive £1458, the third £729, the fourth £364 and the fifth £181. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 18th. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to October 31st, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 17th, 2026, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 16 entries at £30. - Closed January 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2423; Second £1211; Third £606; Fourth £303; Fifth £151. (Penalty Value £3168.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.