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TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2026
Welcome to our 24th February race meeting.
We have 6 races today commencing at 2.20pm until 4.50pm.
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Today’s Officials
Stewards
Ms L MOORE (Chief Steward)
Mr R SWEETING
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr B FORD
Ms A JOHNSON
Mr L JORDAN
Starters
Mr R SUPPLE
Mr K O'SHEA
Judge
Mr P CHAMPION
Clerk of the Scales
Mr J LIND
Handicapper
Mr A GALLIERS-PRATT
Veterinary Officer
Mr S THORNE
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Mr W SEELY
Mr S MITCHELL
Ms J LINGHAM
Veterinary Surgeons
MR W BEVIN
MR P DALY
DR H CUNNINGHAM
Farrier
MR D WILLIAMS
Medical Officers
DR C REYNOLDS
DR S RAYNER
DR C ROLLASON
Nurse
MRS N GODDARD
Clerk of the Course
Mr J S STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr M CHAPMAN
Commentator
Mr J HUNT
Presenter
Mr TIM PETERS
Safeguarding Officers
Mr D MAYKELS
Mr J STEVENSON Today’s
Leicester Racecourse
The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
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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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TheRobertParkin70thBirthdayCelebrationMares’Handicap SteepleChase(Class5)(QueenBoudiccaMares’ChaseQualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
1 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (19) 31-2442 CD
Br B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE)
O Oliver Ryan,Jim White & Debbie Charlton
8 12-0
Freddie Keighley (7) J
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Pat Moore FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&Dwinnerwhohassomestrongformtohernameatalowlevelandshequicklydispelledalessereffortwhensecondin4-runnerhandicap chase at Lingfield (2m) 3 weeks ago,her mistake at the last arguably costing her Underfoot conditions fine and she’s of definite interest. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS (IRE) (12) 4-645F1 C
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Buck’s Blue (FR)
O Mr Will Roseff
B Philip Hore Jnr
10 10-12
Tom Cannon J
Kerry Lee, Presteigne T
Kerry Lee, Kerry Lee S
TIMEFORMVIEW10-y-o mare who relished the step back up in trip when cashing in off much-reduced mark in 7-runner handicap chase at this course (22.7f,soft) 12 days ago Remains relatively low mileage for her age and she’s expected to be highly competitive again from 4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA84
3 SAWPIT SAMANTHA (GB) (76) 0035-0P
Br B m Champs Elysees - Sawpit Supreme
8 10-2
Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Mr David A. Hunt Jo Davis, East Garston T
B Mr D. A. Hunt
Equissistant Ltd, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden but was placed twice for current yard over hurdles last season. However, offered little in pair of hurdle outings upon returning late last year and she looks best watched now tackling larger obstacles for the first time TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2025: SHESUPINCOURT 8 10 11 Ben Poste 9-4 (Ryan Potter) 5 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE), 5-4 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 22-1 Sawpit Samantha (GB)
A potential match event. FAY CE QUE VOUDRAS capitalised on her much-reduced mark when opening her chase account over further here 12 days ago and is narrowly preferred to in-form C&D winner Bobbi’s Beauty.
Second Race 2.50
The David Johnson ‘DJ’ ‘Johnno’ Memorial 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 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ITALIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (12) 3P///3-053
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
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden hurdle winner for Olly Murphy back in 2021 but not looked the same force since returning from a lengthy absence for present yard,never a threat when third of 6 in handicap chase at this course (20.1f,soft) 12 days ago Eased further 5lb but others far more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA92
2 JUST IN A BIT (GB) (43) 3034/2-3 BF
8 11-12
Br B g Linda’s Lad - Gifted Rose Charlie Deutsch J
O Poplar Cottage Racing Club Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mrs Sandra Smith Ap Precision Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 8-y-o who shaped well when runner-up on chasing bow atWorcester in summer 2024 and,following 20 months off,shaped as if he’d come on for the run when third of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f,soft) 43 days ago Surprise were he not capable of better in this sphere TFRHHHHI BHA90
3 JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (28) 261-P5P
Br Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE)
O The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate
8 11-10
Bryan Carver J
Chris Honour, Ashburton T
B Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice in soft/heavy last winter but has yet to fire in trio of starts this season and he still needs to conclusively prove he stays this far. TFRHHIII BHA88
4 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (35) P4-5202 CD
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
9 11-6
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth career victories have come here and no surprise that each of this season’s best efforts have come at this track,pulling clear of the remainder when second of 9 in a C&D handicap 5 weeks ago Should give another good account following wind surgery. TFRHHHII BHA84
5 RONNIES REFLECTION (GB) (36) 1P-25P2 CD
8 11-6
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,including this race 12 months ago Performed with credit on 2 of his 4 starts this campaign,dispelling a lesser run without threatening easy winner when runner-up at Lingfield (20f,soft) 5 weeks back.Lines up on a competitive mark. TFRHHHII BHA84
6 DELGANY
DEADLINE (GB) (30) 652-432 BF
6 11-4
Br Gr or Ro g Blue Bresil (FR) - New Bridge (FR) Tristan Durrell J
O Mrs Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Charles Wilson Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhowasequippedwithfirst-timecheekpiecesandshapedasifaheadofhisbasementmarkforalongwaywhensecondof11inhandicapchase at Sedgefield (26.3f,soft) 30 days ago,no extra run-in.Ease back down in trip a plus on that evidence and big shout with better still to come TFRHHHHH BHA82
7 THE BRICKEY RANGER (IRE) (12) 60-0404
8 10-11
Br Gr g Gamut (IRE) - Silver Serenade (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Mr. Simon Smode Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Eamonn Veale Wimpole Clinic S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasnoformoutsideofIrishpoints/huntersnotforthefirsttimefailingtolasthomewhenawellheldfourthof6inhandicapchase at this course (20.1f,soft) 12 days ago.Cheekpieces now reached for but others look make much more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: RONNIES REFLECTION 7 11 1 Jack Quinlan 11-2 (Ben Case) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Delgany Deadline (GB), 7-2 Just In A Bit (GB), 9-2 Ronnies Reflection (GB), 5-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 16-1 The Brickey Ranger (IRE), 18-1 Italian Spirit (IRE), 22-1 John W Creasy (IRE)
DELGANY DEADLINE shaped as if some way ahead of his basement mark before being picked up by a similarly unexposed type on just his second chase start at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago. This drop back in trip looks a plus on that evidence and he can make a bold bid with further progress in the offing. Just In A Bit appeals as the type to do better yet and he’s next best. Last year’s winner Ronnies Reflection and Nine Nine Nine, who has an excellent record here, complete the shortlist.
It was with great sadness that we lost David in November 2025. For those that didn’t know David he was a great supporter of Leicester Racecourse and had several winners at the course Cloud Creeper and Filbert to name just two.
He will be particularly missed by his racing colleagues Andy (Captain) Kitchener, John Cox and Brian (The Brain) Brookes.
ROBERT PARKIN BRIAN BROOKES
The Ladies’
Day 4th July
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)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (35) 13F-PP0 7 11-12
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)
James Best J
O The Cotswold Strollers Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B J. F. Mernagh Racing Buddy S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack ontrack followingwindsurgerywhen shedding maiden tagoverhurdles atChepstow (19.5f,heavy)13monthsago Shaped upwell priortofalling on chase bow final outing last term but out of sorts over hurdles in recent months Return to chasing needs to have positive effect now. TFRHHIII BHA92
2 JACKELINE (GB) (36) 2-3253P 7 11-9
Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina
Daniel Sansom (3) J
O Mrs R. Jowett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B P. Balding We Do Vans S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest 2m winner over hurdles who lacks size for this game and she hasn’t convinced in 3 starts,again jumping right when pulled up in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (20f,soft) 5 weeks ago Going back this way can help but questions to answer,nevertheless TFRHHIII BHA89
3 AHANAGLOGH (IRE) (13) 3/5-0002 BF
Br B g Watar (IRE) - Wizzy (IRE)
7 11-4
Tom Broughton (5) J
O De La Haye Lewis Newman Lennon Appleby Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B David Patrick Connors BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedbothstartsinpointsandheimmediatelyenhancedwhatheachievedin3novicehurdlerunswhensecondof10onhandicap chase debut at Hereford (20.9f) 13 days ago Certainly has a race of this nature within grasp and he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 NEDZOR (IRE) (21) 03-226P
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rising Queen (IRE)
7 11-3
Freddie Keighley (7) J
O Mr Nick Shutts Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Frank Motherway
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise over hurdles last term and finished runner-up behind a couple of well-treated rivals on first 2 starts switched to fences this season. Below par more recently,possibly not taking to cheekpieces (quickly discarded) when pulled up atTaunton 21 days ago Could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA83
5 PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (21) 555D-51
Br B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR)
7 11-2
James Davies J
O Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden over hurdles who showed benefit of his reappearance run in December when running out a comfortable winner of an 8-runner handicap chase at Taunton (18.2f,soft) 21 days ago,well on top finish.Return to further expected to pose no fears and he’s a player from 6lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
2025: EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) 6 11 2 Adam Wedge 9-2 (Evan Williams) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No 1, 2, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Palawan du Mazet (FR), 9-4 Ahanaglogh (IRE), 5-1 Nedzor (IRE), 10-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE), Jackeline (GB)
This step back up in trip ought to pose no fears given how PALAWAN DU MAZET saw out his race when successful at Taunton 3 weeks ago and he should be very competitive again from a 6lb higher mark.Ahanaglogh immediately surpassed his hurdles form when second on chase bow at Hereford and is another well worthy of respect.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) 2.AHANAGLOGH (IRE) 3.NEDZOR (IRE)
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Fourth Race 3.50
The April 25th With Denise Van Outen Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505. (Penalty Value £5281) colours no horse
1 DENEMETHY (IRE) (24) 222-424 8
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ute Antique (FR)
Jonathan Burke J
O Middleham Park Racing XLIX Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. Mangan Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthe markat third attempt overfencesatMarketRasen on Boxing Day2024 andlargelyconsistent indefeat since,fourth of11inhandicap chase at Sandown (15.4f) 24 days ago This rates a much less demanding assignment and claims with conditions holding no fears. TFRHHHHI BHA122
2 XCITATIONS (GB) (31) 53413-P CD 11 12-0
Br B g Universal (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces
O G. Libson,D Bayliss,T Davies & P. Sly
B Mrs P. Sly
Paul O’Brien J
Pam Sly, Peterborough T
Pam Sly Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran C&D winner who enhanced his already excellent Sandown record in first-time cheekpieces this time last year Likely he needed first start for 11 months when pulled up at Uttoxeter (2m) 31 days ago and better can be expected with headgear back on from reduced mark. TFRHHHHH BHA120
3
COBBLER’S BOY (IRE) (15) 02-1054 D
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cobbler’s Gold (IRE)
O Sullivan Group Limited & Dan Skelton
6 11-5
Tristan Durrell J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Philip Heskin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWCost£115,000afterfinishingrunner-upinanIrishpoint WonmaidenhurdleatWarwicklastMaybuthasstruggledsince,includingin2chase tries since the turn of the year (jumped sketchily latest).A return to more positive tactics could see him in a better light. TFRHHHII BHA111
4 RIP WHEELER (IRE) (24) 42-11P4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dazza
6 10-13
Robert Dunne J
O Mr B. D. Haynes & Partner Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Thistletown Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerfromafamilyMoorestableknowswell Progressiveoverhurdlesandcontinuedinasimilarveinwhenmakingit2-2overfencesatLingfield (2 1/2m) in November.Has had excuses in 2 subsequent runs and the return to the minimum trip can help on ground this testing. TFRHHHHI BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: MR GREY SKY (IRE) 11 11 10 Tom Bellamy 4-1 (Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Denemethy (IRE), 2-1 Rip Wheeler (IRE), 7-2 Xcitations (GB), 8-1 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE)
It’s likely XCITATIONS needed his first run for 11 months at Uttoxeter 31 days ago and now operating 3lb below his last winning mark with cheekpieces back on, it’s feasible to expect a much better showing from Pam Sly’s former C&D scorer Bottom-weight Rip Wheeler heads up the dangers, ahead of class-dropping Denemethy.
Great British Bonus Scheme
The Quorn Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice six 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
1 PAUL MARVEL (FR) (12) 421P21 C
Br Gr g Masked Marvel - Paulmie (FR) Mr Henry Crow (3) J
O N&K.Richards, L&B.Doyle, M&K.Shore J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H Percy
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulperformerforWillieMullinsin2023/24whochasedhomeasubsequentwinneronpenultimatestartatWarwickandmademostofgoodopportunity in first-time cheekpieces when readily taking 5-runner hunter here (22.7f,soft) 12 days ago Likely to be in the thick of things again. TFRHHHHH BHA120
2 ST CUTHBERT’S
CAVE (IRE) (40) 2F111P D BF
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Glenmore Erica (IRE)
Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell (7) J
O G & S Capper, J Sherratt, S Anderson J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H Percy
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchasermadewinningstartfortheseconnectionsatUttoxeterlastSeptemberandhassincebeensuccessfulinbothpoint-to-pointstarts Pulled up in hunter at Ludlow (6/4 fav) 6 weeks ago but found to have bled.Claims if he can bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA128
3 CORPORAL JACKJONES
Br B g Milan - Peinture Rose (IRE)
(IRE) (37) 214-411 D 7 12-0
Mr Darren Andrews (3) J
O Miss Poppy Skipper Miss Poppy Skipper, Sherborne T
H South Dorset
TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner who went winless over hurdles Let down by his jumping on hunter chase bow at Ludlow last spring but he lines up here fit from pair of victories between the flags in recent months and surprise were he not capable of better still back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA101
4 JUST LUCKY SIVOLA (FR)
Br B g Noroit (GER) - Rue Pigalle (FR)
(12)
6/2133-P D
Mr James King J
O Mr David Topley Luca Morgan, Henley in Arden T
H Warwickshire
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced7-y-owhowassuccessfulinbothbumpersandoverhurdlesforPaulNichollsin2024.However,missedwholeoflastyearandwentasifamiss on yard/chase debut when pulled up 4 out in hunter here won by Paul Marvel 12 days ago Tongue strap reached for turned out quickly TFRHHHII BHA107
5 PROHUS YANK (IRE) (20) 4/1P3P-U
Br B g Westerner - Run And Dream (IRE)
11 12-0
Mr Huw Edwards (3) J
O Mr P. A. Clifton Miss H. Brookshaw, Stoke Heath T H Shropshire
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tshowmuchinahandfulofpointslastwinterbutinprocessofrunningacrackeronfirstRulesstartforpresentyardwhenunseating last in hunter at Ludlow (23.8f) 3 weeks ago,likely he’d have split a fairly useful pair Now his task is to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA124
6 WALK EASY (IRE) (72) 224/1P-P 9 12-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Made Easy (IRE)
Mr Edward Vaughan (5) J
O Mr C A Lodge Mrs Rhiannon Lodge, Trelystan T H Shropshire
TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkgeldingwhogotoffthemarkinpointsthistimelastyear Pulledupbothsubsequentoutingsinthatsphere however, including on reappearance in December Percentage call is to look elsewhere on this Rules debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: PYLEIGH COURT 10 11 5 Miss Ella Herbison 2-1 (R C Pudd) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3. Stewards Note: ST CUTHBERT’S CAVE: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. JUST LUCKY SIVOLA: Following its run on 12/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Paul Marvel (FR), 9-4 St Cuthbert’s Cave (IRE), 5-1 Prohus Yank (IRE), 8-1 Corporal Jackjones (IRE), 12-1 Just Lucky Sivola (FR), 50-1 Walk Easy (IRE)
Stablemates PAUL MARVEL and St Cuthbert’s Cave give Joe O’Shea a very strong hand here, with the former narrowly selected to come out on top arriving on the back of success at this track 12 days ago. Prohus Yank was in the process of outrunning huge odds when unseating at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and also commands a second look.
The Cottesmore Open
Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 3)
for six yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14000 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6044, 2nd £3023, 3rd £1511, 4th £756, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £6953.80)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) (37) 1P3B-43 C D
Br Br g Westerner - Miss Baden (IRE)
10 12-4
Mr Dale Peters J
O Mrs Beryl Close D. Peters, Sawtry T H Fitzwilliam
TIMEFORMVIEWPretty useful chaser at his best for Ben Pauling and while he hasn’t been seen out under Rules since last January,a couple of runs between the flags in recent months will have blown away the cobwebs One to consider on hunter debut. TFRHHHII BHA129
2 JET PLANE (IRE) (32) 55012F C BF
Br B g Jet Away - Court Gamble (IRE)
10 12-4
Mr Sean O’Connor (5) J
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermwithafinesecondintheFoxhuntersattheNationalMeetingandresumedwinningwaysingoodstylewhenlandinga6-runnerhandicapatLeicester (21/2m,goodtosoft) inDecember Fellbackina hunteratWarwicklast timebutgenerally asoundjumper andhe’sthe onetobeat TFRHHHHH BHA137
3 PYLEIGH COURT (GB) (26) 1/3/31P-1 C
Br B g Passing Glance - Pyleigh Lady
11 12-4
Miss Ella Herbison (7) J
O Mr R. C. Pudd R. C. Pudd, Taunton T
H Vale of Taunton And Banwell Harriers
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who landed 4-runner hunter chase in the mud at Leicester last February.Added to that when making a successful reappearance atWincanton (25f,heavy) last month but improvement will be needed if he’s to get to grips with Jet Plane TFRHHHII BHA123
4 D’JANGO (FR) (32) 402-U0P D
Br Br g Balko (FR) - Quizas Jolie (FR)
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
H North Cotswold
13 12-1
Mr Lucas Murphy (7) J
Miss V. Collins, Broadway T
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since landing a Warwick hunter back in January 2024 and didn’t show much in this year’s renewal of the same race last month. TFRHIIII BHA110
5 ENQARDE (FR) (311) PP4322-
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Usachaqa (FR)
O Mrs David Plunkett
12 11-12
Miss Molly Armytage (7) J
Mrs David Plunkett, Banbury T H Heythrop
TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbackafteranotherwindoperationwhenmakingasuccessfulreappearanceatWarwick(25.5f,heavy)inNovember2023.Largely struggled in various race-types since,though,and it’s been almost 2 years since his latest appearance under Rules TFRHHIII BHA112
6 NORTHERN REEL (IRE) (79) 122P-P5 CD 8 11-8
THERN 8
Br B m Jet Away - Christmas Kate (IRE) Non Runner J
O Mr Keiran Burke Louis Burke T H South Dorset
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER TFRHIIII BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: BENNYS KING (IRE) 14 12 1 Miss Heidi Palin 5-1 (Dan Skelton) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Jet Plane (IRE), 3-1 Bowtogreatness (IRE), 11-2 Pyleigh Court (GB), 16-1 Enqarde (FR), 66-1 D’Jango (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
Granted a clean round of jumping, JET PLANE shouldn’t have too much trouble in dispatching with these rivals and, in the process, book his ticket for Cheltenham and/or Aintree Bowtogreatness is interesting on his hunter debut and is preferred to Pyleigh Court for forecast purposes
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JET PLANE (IRE) 2.BOWTOGREATNESS (IRE) 3.PYLEIGH COURT Today’s Race Result
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Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
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First Race 2.20 - THE ROBERT PARKIN 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, and the third £850. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Robert Parkin has generously sponsored this race and will also kindly award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out Horses which have finished in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter the £50,000 Queen Boudicca Mares’ Chase Series Final, to be run over 2m 5f 44yds at Fakenham in January, 2027. 6 entries at £35. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.50 - THE DAVID JOHNSON ‘DJ’ ‘JOHNNO’ MEMORIAL 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 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb BRIAN BROOKES has generously sponsored this race and will also kindly award a £50 to the racing groom responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out 13 entries at £35. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.20 - THE LADIES’ DAY 4TH JULY 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. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 11 entries at £35. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE APRIL 25TH WITH DENISE VAN OUTEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 and the fourth £608. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 7 entries at £50. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.20 - THE QUORN 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 18th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. 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 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 May 31st, 2025. 7 entries at £30. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335. (Penalty Value £3079.80) HC SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.50 - THE COTTESMORE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £6953 to the winning horse The second to receive £3479, the third £1737, the fourth £870 and the fifth £434. for six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £70 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 22nd. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 3lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 6lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (B)3 Paragraphs 24 and 26 for the purposes of this race to provide that horses will be qualified to run if they are qualified in Ireland and have a Hunters Certificate currently registered by the Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeple Chase Committee and which has not been cancelled.The British Horseracing Authority has modified Schedule (F)8 for the purposes of this race such that paragraph 17.2.4 of Part J also includes all Point-to-Point Steeple Chases run in Ireland. 12 entries at £70. - Closed February 18th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6044; Second £3023; Third £1511; Fourth £756; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £6953.80) HC
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
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