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COUNTY RACEDAY FRIDAY 16TH JANUARY OFFICI AL R ACEC ARD £3.00

TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS Chief Steward Michael Eyre Steward Robert McCarthy Assistant Steward Charlotte Armitage Raceday Assistant Annabelle Johnson Starters Russell Garritty, Shaun Mitchell Judge Katie Dowson Clerk Of The Scales Claudia Marelli Veterinary Officer Alice Brown Veterinary Surgeons Mrs M.N. Chapman BVSc MRCVS (SVS) Nell Day MRCVS Mohammed Patel MRCVS Vets from Rase Equine Veterinary Centre Medical Officers Dr Wynn, Dr Dickson, DR Ready Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers Lisa Cook, Leanne Asprey, Graham Gray, Jo Hardy, Karen West Raceday Presenter Roger Hart Commentator Steven Powell Betting Ring Manager Neil Pateman

Chairman Sue Lucas Racecourse Directors Kate Key, Elizabeth Inman, Lucy Parry, Helen Connors & Marc Blackford General Manager Jack Pryor Clerk Of The Course Alice Cosgrove Operations Manager Hannah Butler Designated Safeguarding Lead Jack Pryor – 07909 000955 Head Groundsman Tim Beebe Sales Executive Shannen Williamson Hospitality & Events Co-Ordinators Elﬁe Cracroft-Eley Marketing Executive Leanne Mandall Operations & Events Executive Jennifer Lawrence General Manager, Catering Christopher Dronﬁeld Grounds & Maintenance Team Luke Smales, Keiron Proctor, Mitchell Peachey, Lee Brighton, Harry Rhymer

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS First Race 12.18 - THE LADIES DAY PRICE FREEZE ON TICKETS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 0-100. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to January 13th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (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) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £40. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) A SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.53 - THE BOOK OUR CARAVAN PARK IN 2026 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horseThe second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. fornovice fouryrs old and upwards,which have notwon morethan one hurdle race. Enterbynoon,January10th and pay£50 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. January 14th. 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. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 24 entries at £50. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.28 - THE EASTER SUNDAY CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £51 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries, 1 at £10 and 18 at £51. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10) SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 2.05 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23413 to the winning horse The second to receive £10764, the third £5382, the fourth £2691, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £670. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150. £225 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Unibet has generously sponsored this race. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about two and a half miles at Haydock Park on Saturday 4th April 2026 12 entries at £225. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17888; Second £8942; Third £4473; Fourth £2237; Fifth £1116; Sixth £558. (Penalty Value £23413.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 2.40 - THE UNIBET ALAN SWINBANK MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19932 to the winning horse The second to receive £7479, the third £3745, the fourth £1865, the fifth £938 and the sixth £469. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum of three previous races. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb. Unibet have kindly sponsored this race. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of UNIBET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Please see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 16 entries at £175. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15253; Second £6262; Third £3133; Fourth £1565; Fifth £784; Sixth £392. (Penalty Value £19932.50) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.10 - THE FAMILY SPORTSDAY RACEDAY ON SALE NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, January 10th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £45. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 3.45 - THE 2026 ANNUAL BADGES ON SALE NOW HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6865 to the winning horse The second to receive £3159, the third £1579, the fourth £790 and the fifth £393. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £61 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £49 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 14th. Penalties, after January 3rd, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Market Rasen Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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. 17 entries at £61. - Closed January 10th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5251; Second £2625; Third £1313; Fourth £657; Fifth £328. (Penalty Value £6865.30) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

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11 BALLYSAX HANK (IRE) (14) Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE)

13 14

10-5 TIMEFORMVIEWConsideratelyhandledwhenlastseeninthissphereinAprilandlooked

J Harry Coben T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland O Mr P. Byrne B Liam Tougher

TFRHHHHI BHA137 FORM 2/23111- CD

a good chasing prospect when winning a maiden prior to that. In good form back hurdling since and rates an interesting runneron handicap chase debut. 5Jul 30Apr 20Apr

Bel Pun Fai

17f HcpH good 3 Bowensonﬁre (FR) 19f HcpH yield 2/25 Thanksforthehelp (FR) 20f Ch sf-hv 5 Buachaillbocht

51/2l 21/2l 18l

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THE LADIES DAY PRICE FREEZE ON TICKETS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

FIRST RACE

12.18

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)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (11 wins from 82 runners, 13%) runs AND SHE WAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A King (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs AND SHE WAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: AND SHE WAS trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 177 miles.

2m 125y

THE RESDEV TYKE (GB) (21)

TFRHHHHH BHA99 FORM 33-061

B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Bella (FR) 5 12-0 J Ben Smith (3) T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton O Resdev & partner B Peel Bloodstock S Resdev Ltd

SHAN’T WAIT (IRE) (33)

B g Shantou (USA) - Aloha Iwanaga (GER) 6 J Daire McConville (3) T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton O Miss S. Pilkington B S. Lanigan-O’Keeffe S Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved at the second time of asking in handicaps when justifying market support at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day. May do better again. Leading claims. Dec25 Wet 16f HcpH soft 1/11 Avalon Beach (IRE) Nov25 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 Mandarb (FR) Oct25 Per 16f HcpH soft 9/12 Nathan Wells

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved back from wind surgery when second of 9 in 2m Southwell handicap 33 days ago, pulling clear with a progressive sort. Player if able to back that up. Dec25 Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Tigers Moon Nov25 Hun 19f HcpH good 9/12 Vivid Pink Mar25 Swl 20f HcpH good 5/6 Ivane (FR)

DRIVER’S PICK (IRE) (28)

Ch m Linda’s Lad - Samandara (FR) 5 J Philip Armson (3) T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Nick Brown Racing B Mill House Stud & Alan King Racing S Goodwin Racing Ltd

EVER READY (GB) (25)

B m Recharge (IRE) - Wistow 7 J Jack Andrews T Pam Sly, Peterborough O Gary Smitheringale and Pam Sly B Mrs P. M. Sly S Pam Sly Racing

3 /4l 47l 36l

TFRHHHII BHA99 FORM 500

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on Flat in France (stays 1 1/2m) for Andre Fabre. No impact in maiden/novice hurdles for current yard but no shock were he to fare better now handicapping. One to note in the betting. Dec25 Utt 15f Hdl heavy 10/11 Minella Jury (IRE) 71l Nov25 Mus 15f Hdl gd-sf 9/14 Chanonry Point (IRE) 19l 63/4l Oct25 Car 17f Hdl good 5/7 Cave Bridge (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA96 FORM 0-U04

11-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown only minor promise so far but from a good jumping family and no shock to see her fare better in handicaps. Nov25 Utt 15f Hdl Jun25 Bgr 16f Hdl May25 Ntn 16f Hdl

4/7 Khrisma (FR) 91/4l good 7/8 Solent Gateway (IRE) 37l good U/6 Sharp Glance -

TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM 60/5B/-50

11-10

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/over hurdles but stands a more realistic chance now moving into her ﬁrst handicap. Dec25 Hun 15f Hdl Dec25 Hun 15f Hdl Nov23 Swl 15f Hdl

WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) (15)

gd-sf 8/15 Watamu 25l soft 5/10 Ambiente Friendly (IRE) 12l heavy B/5 Telepathique -

TFRHHHII BHA93 FORM 453644

Ch g Decorated Knight - Samite (USA) 7 11-8 J Tom Midgley (3) E Tongue Strap T Sam England, Guiseley O WYNIERS B Oghill House Stud S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

21/2l 17l 38l

TFRHHHHI BHA99 FORM 0405-02

12-0

B g Too Darn Hot - Kailani 5 12-0 J Charlie Maggs (3) E Tongue Strap T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Mr J. Fyffe B Godolphin S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

4 AND SHE WAS (GB) (50)

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden. Produced one of his better efforts over hurdles when fourth over C&D in December but not in the same form when ﬁlling the same position at Catterick on New Year’s Day. 1Jan Cat 15f HcpH good 4/10 Killycarn (IRE) 12l 21/2l Dec25 Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Freddy Robinson Nov25 Lei 15f HcpH soft 6/7 Kamaxos (FR) 93/4l

CHARACTER TESTING (GB) (15)

TFRHHHII BHA92 FORM 24-040F

B g Time Test - Characterized 5 11-7 J William Maggs E Tongue Strap T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O Ursa Major Racing Ltd B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicap hurdles for Tom Ellis but ended his time for that yard on a low note and fell heavily at the ﬁrst at Catterick on New Year’s Day on his ﬁrst outing for Mark Walford. 1Jan Cat 15f HcpH good F/10 Killycarn (IRE) Nov25 Don 16f HcpH gd-sf 7/10 Postponed Legacy Oct25 Str 16f HcpH good 4/11 Zenato (IRE) 4

27l 81/4l

8 TROOP SHIP (GB) (43)

Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady ofThe Clyde J Shane Quinlan T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth O Countess Cathcart B Robert H. Goldie S Ap Precision Groundworks

TFRHHIII BHA88 FORM 54-03

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 qualifying runs and 23 lengths last of 3 on 20.5f Leicester handicap debut 6 weeks ago. Early days but hard to make a case for on form. Dec25 Lei 20f HcpH soft 3/3 Getaway With You Nov25 Chp 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Sober Glory (IRE) Apr25 Bgr 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 I’m A Lumberjack

BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) (53)

TFRHHHHI BHA88 FORM 0431-12 CD

11-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning handicap debut at Fontwell last April and followed up over C&D 4 weeks later. Back from 7 months off when creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) 53 days ago and looks a likely player here. Nov25 Lud 15f HcpH good 2/11 No More Bolero 13l 2l May25 Mkt 16f HcpH good 1/9 Rukaana 3 /4l Apr25 Fon 17f HcpH good 1/6 Arenas Del Tiempo

10 KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR) (16)

TFRHHHII BHA85 FORM 0P-54F4

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR) 6 11-0 J Toby McCain-Mitchell T David Dennis, Banbury O The Close Shave Partnership B Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou S DD Racing Ltd DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7.

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle last November. Best efforts in handicaps since when fourth at Huntingdon (19.5f) and Uttoxeter (2m) on last 2 completed starts. Being eased another 2lb can only help. Each-way claims. Dec25 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf 4/12 Postponed Legacy 13l Dec25 Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf F/9 Tigers Moon 9l Nov25 Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/13 A Good Yomp 2025: DOUBLE OBAN 5 12 0 Lewis Stones 11-10 (Olly Murphy) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Resdev Tyke (GB), 9-2 Shan’t Wait (IRE), 7-1 Bluenose Belle (USA), 10-1 Wind Your Neck In (IRE), 12-1 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), 14-1 Driver’s Pick (IRE), Character Testing (GB), 16-1 And She Was (GB), 20-1 Ever Ready (GB), Troop Ship (GB) THE RESDEV TYKE could have more to offer on the back of his Wetherby success and is taken to make light of a 6lb rise. Last spring’s C&D scorer Bluenose Belle is respected on the back of a good comeback run at Ludlow at the end of November. Last month’s PLAY SMARTER Southwell runner-up Shan’t Wait completes the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE RESDEV TYKE 2.BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) 3.SHAN’T WAIT (IRE)

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HBLB Prize Money The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £199,340 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.

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FIRST RACE

B m Noble Mission - Poster Girl (USA) 8 J Finn Lambert T Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh O Geoff Lansbury B W. S. Farish S Tori Global

23l 111l 27l

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THE BOOK OUR CARAVAN PARK IN 2026 NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

SECOND RACE

12.53

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

J Jockey

O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 199 runners, 26%) runs HOLD THE SERVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 25 runners, 36%) runs TYPHOON WARRIOR & YUMMY FANCY THAT: O Murphy won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2025. The stable runs HOLD THE SERVE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHOTGUN RIDER trained by N & W Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 174 miles.

HOLD THE SERVE (IRE) (31)

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole point last winter. Well held on Cheltenham hurdle debut in November but different proposition with a tongue tie added when landing 2 1/2m Wincanton novice in December. Useful prospect. Dec25 Wcn 19f Hdl Nov25 Chl 16f Hdl

CONSTANTINIAN (IRE) (74)

INCA (FR) (599)

B g Coastal Path - Nota Bene (FR) 8 J Ben Poste T Clare Hobson, Royston O Mr John Griffin B Patrice Vagne & Haras de Saint Voir S Clare Hobson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW £20,000 purchase after ﬁnishing runner-up on his completed start in Irish points but no show in 2 hurdle runs for new yard in May 2024 and absent since. May24 Hun 15f Hdl May24 Mkt 16f Hdl

good 7/10 Ikigai Star (IRE) good 7/8 Ittack Blue (FR)

24l 93l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up for £155,000 after winning Irish point last spring. Had wind op before a promising second of 8 in maiden at Leicester (20.5f heavy) on his debut last month. Open to progress with tongue tie added. Dec25 Lei

TYPHOON WARRIOR (IRE) (45)

20f Hdl

soft

2/8 Ubatuba (IRE)

16l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 44

B g Crystal Ocean - Ellnando Queen 5 11-5 J Charlie Todd T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs R. Vaughan B Mrs R. I. Vaughan S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise when fourth in both bumper starts and his pedigree suggests this longer trip should suit now hurdling for top stable. 103/4l Dec25 Swl 15f NHF gd-sf 4/9 Old Habits (IRE) Oct25 Wor 16f NHF good 4/8 Loaded And Locked (IRE)41/4l

YUMMY (IRE) (30)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 600

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Mujdeya 5 11-5 J Liam Harrison T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Christopher Greenall B Sean Murphy S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

43/4l 44l

TFRHIIII BHAFORM B/2/00-

11-5

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - The Brock Inn (IRE) 5 11-5 J Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) E Tongue Strap T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham O Phil Cunningham B J. W. Nicholson

1/10 Gatineau Park (IRE) 11/14 Soldier Reeves (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Course bumper winner last March. Ran to a barely modest level when beaten 14 lengths into second on Hereford hurdle debut (2m, good) in November but should be able to better that form. Nov25 Her 16f Hdl good 2/7 Emaculate Soldier (GER) 14l Mar25 Mkt 16f NHF good 1/3 Shabalko d’Herm (FR) 3l 3l Jan25 Wcn 15f NHF gd-sf 3/12 Bossman Jack

4 SHOTGUN RIDER (IRE) (43)

soft soft

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 31-2 C

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Trinity Rainbow (IRE) 6 11-5 J James Davies E Tongue Strap T Oliver Signy, Lambourn O The St George & the Dragon Partnership B Richard & Martin O’Keeffe S Oliver Signy Racing Llp

2m 2f 140y

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 1-01

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Bisoguet (IRE) 6 11-12 J Lewis Saunders (5) E Tongue Strap T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O McNeill Family & Mavis Warren B Kenilworth House Stud S Ultima Business Solutions, Betano

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Never dangerous in bumper and 2 maiden hurdles. Typhoon Warrior looks the Skelton ﬁrst string here. 59l Dec25 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Kadastral (FR) Nov25 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 11/13 Cristal d’Estruval (IRE) 65l 13l Oct25 Wor 16f NHF good 6/12 Saint Jeannais (FR)

DILLY’S GUNNER (GB) (21)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 25-50

B m Dartmouth - Falcon’s Gunner 5 10-12 J Tom Midgley (3) T Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton O Falcon Line Racing B Falcon’s Line Ltd S Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising second in ﬁrst of 2 bumper starts last winter but her 2 efforts over hurdles this time round suggest she won’t be of interest in this sphere until handicapping. Dec25 Wet 19f Hdl soft 7/14 Scavengers Reign (IRE) 26l 27l Nov25 Seg 19f Hdl soft 5/9 La Zoubida (FR) 81/2l Jan25 Cat 15f NHF gd-sf 5/11 Connect The Dots 8

8 REDEEMING LOVE (IRE) (76)

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 30-6

Ch m Getaway (GER) - Fentara 6 10-12 J Jamie Hamilton T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O R & W, The 8 Amigos, Burns, Austerﬁeld B Mr T. Walford & T. C. Dawson

TIMEFORM VIEW £78,000 purchase after ﬁnishing third in an Irish point but hasn’t shown any short-term promise in an Ayr bumper and Wetherby novice hurdle for new connections. Nov25 Wet 16f Hdl good 6/7 Cave Bridge (IRE) Mar25 Ayr 16f NHF soft 7/10 Sanilam (IRE)

19l 45l

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) 7 11 12 Sean Bowen 2-5 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Probable S.P’s: EVENS Hold The Serve (IRE), 7-2 Shotgun Rider (IRE), 7-1 Constantinian (IRE), 8-1 Typhoon Warrior (IRE), 20-1 Dilly’s Gunner (GB), 80-1 Redeeming Love (IRE), 100-1 Inca (FR), 150-1 Yummy (IRE) HOLD THE SERVE might be up to defying a penalty for last month’s Wincanton success, with Leicester runner-up Shotgun Rider the obvious danger. Course bumper

PLAY SMARTER winner Constantinian looks best of the remainder.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HOLD THE SERVE (IRE) 2.SHOTGUN RIDER (IRE) 3.CONSTANTINIAN (IRE)

THE EASTER SUNDAY CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

THIRD RACE

1.28

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277. (Penalty Value £5809.10)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 199 runners, 26%) runs HENRYSBROTHERJACK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs HENRYSBROTHERJACK LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUDSON trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.

HEART OVER HEAD (IRE) (28)

HUDSON (FR) (54)

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 1-P6312 BF

TFRHHHHI BHA105 FORM 23-0551

11-9

TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed and readily resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Catterick (25.3f, good) 31 days ago. Up 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. Dec25 Cat 25f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Dillarchie Nov25 Wet 19f HcpH soft 5/9 Onewaywest (IRE) Nov25 Seg 19f HcpC good 5/7 Fat Harry

11-8

FACE D’MUSIC (IRE) (17)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Presenting Brook (IRE) J Shane Quinlan (3) T Katy Price, Llanigon O Opd Group Limited B Jimmy Lawler S Tote

3l 18l 18l

TFRHHHII BHA104 FORM 01511-0 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term ﬁrmly on the up when smoothly bagging 3m handicap at Perth in April. Easy to back and came in last of 9 in 23f Exeter handicap on his return in November. Worth another chance though with that run under his belt. Nov25 Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 Ri Na Cuirte (IRE) 23l 11/4l Apr25 Per 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Maggies Boy (IRE) 31/2l Feb25 Bgr 23f HcpH heavy 1/5 Goguenard (FR)

AVADA KEDAVRA (IRE) (32)

Br g Milan - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE) 7 11-8 J Brendan Powell T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited B William J. Noonan

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on earlier promise to gain a ﬁrst win for his current yard in 3m Ludlow last month and backed that up when second at Hereford a week later. Can make his presence felt from an unchanged mark. 1 /2l Dec25 Her 25f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Despereaux (FR) Dec25 Lud 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 Walkinthewoods (IRE) 61/2l 3 Jun25 Utt 23f HcpH good 3/6 Magical Arthur (IRE) 8 /4l

HENRYSBROTHERJACK (GB) (60)

B g Jack Hobbs - Box ofTrix (IRE) J Lewis Stones (3) T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O The Towcester Three B Aiden Murphy S Betano

2m 7f 16y

TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM F-04324

TZARMIX (FR) (37)

Gr g Westerner - Lucinda Grey (IRE) J Tom Midgley (3) T Sam England, Guiseley O Mrs Angela Mary Leggett B Liam Walsh S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler for Ellmarie Holden in Ireland. Posted a solid fourth of 7 for his new yard in 2m Exeter handicap in November and can’t be discounted here eased 1lb if his stamina holds out. Nov25 Exe 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Tashan 21/4l Leave In Secret (IRE) 7l Sep25 Gal 16f HcpH gd-yd 2 Pampar Lady (IRE) 31/2l Aug25 Kil 18f HcpH gd-yd 3

Ch g Gemix (FR) - Tzarine de La Mone (FR) 8 11-11 J Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) E Cheek Pieces T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth O Fothergill, Lloyd & Sparey B Yvonnick Bothamy & Jean-Paul Bothamy S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

4 BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) (31)

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving son of Solider Of Fortune who readily got off the mark in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Hiked up 10lb but a likely player with this longer trip a plus. Dec25 Utt 22f HcpH heavy 1/4 Drayton Flyer (IRE) 15l 11/2l Nov25 Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Nazare (FR) Oct25 Str 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/14 Taurus Bay (IRE) 16l

Gr g Intello (GER) - Armoricaine 5 12-0 J Shane Fenelon (5) T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest O Miss Jayne Brace B Wertheimer & Frere S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing, Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHHI BHA112 FORM P-04031

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oscar Bird (IRE) 7 12-2 J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Mr Nic Brereton B Bryan Mangan S BresBet

J Jockey

TFRHHHHI BHA104 FORM 14-5311

TIMEFORM VIEW Beneﬁted from a more positive ride when making all to get off the mark at Taunton prior to following up with an improved success in a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25f) last month. Up another 5lb but very much one to consider in his hat-trick bid. Dec25 Plm 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/4 Enjoy d’Allen (FR) 21/4l 51/2l Nov25 Tnt 23f HcpH gd-fm 1/6 Summerleaze (IRE) Nov25 Kmp 24f HcpH good 3/9 Final Straw (IRE) 3l

TFRHHIII BHA102 FORM 44-PP4P

11-6

TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winning hurdler/chaser but he’s not the most E Blinkers consistent and was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now with more required. Dec25 Tnt 23f HcpH good P/9 Mask of Zorro (IRE) 101/2l Dec25 Lud 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Tzarmix (FR) Jul25 Utt 26f HcpC good P/10 Art of Diplomacy 10

8 GOTTHEREINTHEEND (IRE) (21)

TFRHHHHH BHA102 FORM 0/2425-1 C

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Highland Flower (IRE) 7 11-6 J Liam Harrison E Tongue Strap T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon O Martin Redman & Maurice Thomas B Mrs Deborah Hobson

TIMEFORM VIEW Took her form up a notch after 10 months off with a breakthrough victory in 10-runner handicap hurdle here (20.6f, good) 21 days ago, comfortably making all. Hiked up 9lb but she’s still expected to be bang there. Dec25 Mkt 20f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Welcheston Warrier 61/2l 17l Feb25 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Almuhit (IRE) 41/2l Feb25 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/14 Lyle View (IRE)

PRINCESSE MILANIA (IRE) (41) 6

11-1

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Ceilidh House 6 J Isabelle Ryder (7) T Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn O Mr David Gibbons B Lawn Stud S K & M (Hauliers) Ltd

10-12

B m Milan - Princesse Leia (FR) J Jamie Hamilton T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O New Vision Bloodstock B Noel Doyle S Mark Walford Racing

10 SEAHOUSES (GB) (43)

TFRHHHII BHA97 FORM 001133

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for Olly Murphy with Plumpton win and followed up for her new yard at Wetherby (21f) later in October. Good placed efforts (around 3m) at Catterick and Aintree since and likelyto be in the mix once more. Dec25 Ain 24f HcpH soft 3/8 Top Guy (IRE) 41/4l 41/2l Nov25 Cat 25f HcpH good 3/7 Heather Honey Oct25 Wet 21f HcpH good 1/12 Wasthatok 31/4l

TFRHHHII BHA94 FORM 124-315 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways over C&D in November and not discredited off a 7lb higher mark when ﬁfth of 7 over C&D 43 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts once more.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Born In The West (IRE), 9-2 Gotthereintheend (IRE), 6-1 Heart Over Head (IRE), 7-1 Tzarmix (FR), 17-2 Avada Kedavra (IRE), 12-1 Princesse Milania (IRE), Seahouses (GB), 20-1 Hudson (FR), 25-1 Henrysbrotherjack (GB), 80-1 Face d’Music (IRE) GOTTHEREINTHEEND returned an improved model under a change of tactics when a ready all-the-winner here on Boxing Day and a 9lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient to prevent Robbie Llewellyn’s low-mileage mare from following up. Born In The West rates next best on the back of a comfortable PLAY SMARTER Catterick success, although Heart Over Head remains unexposed at this sort of trip and seems sure to be on the premises too. Avada Kedavra and Tzarmix complete the shortlist in a cracking handicap. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOTTHEREINTHEEND (IRE) 2.BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) 3.HEART OVER HEAD (IRE)

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Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/7 Castanea Breeze (IRE) 91/4l 61/2l Nov25 Mkt 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 You Did (IRE) Oct25 Mkt 23f HcpH good 3/12 Tankardstown Diva (IRE) 11l DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: BELVEDERE BLAST (IRE) 7 11 0 James Robottom 12-1 (Adrian Keatley) 9 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE CHASE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series Qualiﬁer) for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £17888, 2nd £8942, 3rd £4473, 4th £2237, 5th £1116, 6th £558. (Penalty Value £23413.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K Bailey & M Nicholls (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs TWO FOR GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs MINELLA DRAMA LONGEST TRAVELLER: STRATAGEM trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.

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TWO FOR GOLD (IRE) (27)

BILL BAXTER (IRE) (41)

Gr g Milan - Blossom Rose (IRE) 10 J Harry Bannister T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Glassex Ltd B Mary Fanning McCormack S Warren Greatrex Racing

4 THE FLIER BEGLEY (IRE) (181) 11

B g Shirocco (GER) - Las Princess (IRE) J Jack Hogan T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall O Mr J. M. Tomlinson B C. O’Brennan

2m 5f 89y

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on much-reduced mark when landing a 12-runner listed handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f) in May. Runner-up over hurdles on reappearance Newbury and again did all he could returned to fences when sixth in the Becher at Aintree last month. Can remain competitive back down in trip. Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft 6/13 Twig 61/4l Nov25 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 11/2l May25 Pun 24f HcpC yield 1/12 Jasmin de Grugy (FR) 12l

TFRHHHII BHA135 FORM 2131-1P CD

11-4

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner ofthis race in 2025 and backed that up with two subsequent victories, latterly a career best over this C&D in June. Paid the price for a busy campaign when pulled-up in Summer Plate here following month and no surprise to see him closer to form following 6-month break. Jul25 Mkt 21f HcpC good P/15 Ballysax Hank (IRE) Jun25 Mkt 21f HcpC good 1/6 Vintage Fizz nk Apr25 Hay 19f HcpC good 1/9 Flic Ou Voyou (FR) 6l

TFRHHHHI BHA134 FORM 12-2245 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has looked a reformed character for current yard, backing up his fourth in the Grand Sefton at Aintree (2m5f) with a bold front-running effort ﬁfth in the Becher (3m2f) there last time, when stretched by the longer trip. Merits consideration back down in distance. Dec25 Ain 25f HcpC soft 5/13 Twig 51/4l Nov25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf 4/17 Colonel Harry (IRE) 51/4l Oct25 Wet 19f HcpC good 2/2 Magistrato (FR) 31l

DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) (20)

FILANDERER (GB) (49)

S Sponsor E Equipment

TFRHHHII BHA138 FORM 5U4-126 D

11-7

MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (41)

B g KayfTara - Flirtatious J Jonathan Burke T Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison S Bridgend Hotel

B Breeder

TFRHHIII BHA142 FORM 6/4P2-6P D

B g Doyen (IRE) - Hollygrove Native (IRE) 10 11-1 J Callum Bewley T Nicky Richards, Greystoke O Mr Eric A. Elliott B Paul Gibbons S Tote, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart at his best but has tended to save his best for Ascot. Underlined his inconsistency when pulled up in the Silver Cup handicap chase at the aforementioned track last time and remains to be seen if he’s on a going day back in veteran company. Dec25 Asc 23f HcpC gd-sf P/12 Deep Cave (IRE) Nov25 Asc 23f HcpC good 6/12 Henry’s Friend (IRE) 15l Mar25 Asc 23f HcpC good 2/6 Numitor 31/4l

B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) 10 11-3 J Lee Edwards T Dylan Cunha, Newmarket O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership B Mr Walter Connors

J Jockey

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in last season’s Grade 2 Old Roan handicap chase at Aintree. Bounced back to form when third in this year’s renewal but again failed to build on reappearance promise when pulled up in handicap latest. Seemingly best fresh nowadays but did win on sole previous visit to this track. Dec25 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf P/5 Prairie Wolf (IRE) Oct25 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Hitman (FR) 31/2l Apr25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf P/30 Gentleman de Mee (FR) -

B g Gold Well - Two of Each (IRE) 13 11-11 J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham O May We Never Be Found Out Partnership 2 B Neil R. Tector S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

2.05

TFRHHHII BHA145 FORM 1P0P-3P CD

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Midsummer Drama (IRE) 11 12-0 J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Green Day Racing B R. McCarthy S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

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TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM 1121-32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive for Pauline Robson last season and shaped promisingly when third at Newbury on stable debut, having raced up with a brisk pace. Could only match that form when second at Wetherby (15.2f) next time but step up in trip (closely related to a staying type) could unlock further improvement. Dec25 Wet 15f HcpC soft 2/6 Traprain Law (FR) 3l Nov25 Nby 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE) 31/4l Feb25 Ayr 16f HcpC heavy 1/3 Dance Thief (IRE) 61/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA120 FORM U111-15 C

10-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued his progression from last season when landing a 4-timer with a strong-travelling rout at Ffos Las on reappearance. Undone by his jumping in better company at Newbury next time but has been freshened up for this and looks well worth another chance returning to a course where he’s 1-1. Nov25 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/6 Twinjets (IRE) 23l Oct25 Fls 19f HcpC soft 1/8 Miralago (FR) 16l Apr25 Fls 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Boston Joe (IRE) 91/2l 12

8 STRATAGEM (FR) (35)

TFRHHIII BHA116 FORM 1/44/4P-4 D

Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR) 10 10-2 J Shane Fenelon (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest O Mr Mickey Bowen B O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort at his best forPaul Nicholls but regressed. Shaped as if needing the run on return/stable debut when well held at Doncaster last month. Should take a step forward with a run under his belt and usual headgear reﬁtted, but remains with something to ﬁnd from 3lb out of the handicap. Dec25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 Silver Thorn 23l Mar25 Str 22f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Sainte Doctor (FR) 15l May24 Str 20f Ch good 4/8 Envious Editor (IRE) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: THE FLIER BEGLEY (IRE) 10 10 3 Jack Hogan 17-2 (Gary Hanmer) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8. Stewards Note: MINELLA DRAMA: Following its run on 26/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. THE FLIER BEGLEY: Following its run on 19/7/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened after the third last. FILANDERER: Following its run on 28/11/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Doyen du Bar (IRE), 9-2 Bill Baxter (IRE), 11-2 Filanderer (GB), 6-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 8-1 The Flier Begley (IRE), 11-1 Minella Drama (IRE), 25-1 Stratagem (FR), 28-1 Two For Gold (IRE) Despite his age, FILANDERER was progressing fast prior to being undone by his jumping in a better race at Newbury. He looks well worth another chance off a short break and may be able to make it 2-2 at this course, with Doyen Du Bar a serious danger if improving PLAY SMARTER for this markedly longer trip. Mahons Glory made a bold bid in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time and is expected to be in the mix over a more suitable distance. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FILANDERER 2.DOYEN DU BAR (IRE) 3.MAHONS GLORY (IRE)

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O Owner

T Trainer

B Breeder

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (34 wins from 158 runners, 22%) runs JOLLIE DAME & KATIOS QUEEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 25 runners, 36%) runs JOLLIE DAME & KATIOS QUEEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY LITIGATOR trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 262 miles.

ANALITHEIA (FR) (42)

Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Little Island (FR) 5 J Ciaran Gethings T Nicky Martin, Minehead O Bradley Partnership B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges S Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Kapgarde ﬁlly out of a maiden jumper in France, herself a half-sisterto French hurdle Isle Enchantee. Well on top at the ﬁnish when making a winning debut in 15-runner event at Exeter (16.7f) 6 weeks ago but this is much tougher. Dec25 Exe

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B m Maxios - Katalina 5 11-4 J Charlie Todd T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mrs R. Vaughan B Mrs R. I. Vaughan S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

11-4

Nov25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 2/13 The Flaggy Shore (IRE)

23/4l

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 13

TIMEFORM VIEW Ignored in the betting (18/1) but it didn’t prevent her making a winning debut (form worked out) at Fontwell in October. Fared best of those held up in listed bumper at Huntingdon subsequently and must enter calculations. Dec25 Hun 15f NHF soft 3/14 Ti’mamzel (FR) Oct25 Fon 17f NHF gd-sf 1/9 Sappingirl (IRE)

31/2l 3 /4l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM U1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Malinas mare. Sister to useful hurdler Yellow Car. Won completed start in Irish points (Mar 2025) and showed encouraging speed considering her breeding to make a successful bumper debut in 14-runner event at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Worth a shot at this level. 15f NHF gd-sf 1/14 For A Moment (IRE)

21/4l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 003

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed far more than previouslywhen third of 8 in bumper (100/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 25 days ago, though was possibly ﬂattered. Has it all to do stepping up in grade. Dec25 Hun 15f NHF gd-sf 3/8 Milpat (FR) 41/2l Dec25 Mkt 16f NHF gd-sf 7/7 Get Out of My Way (IRE)20l Nov25 Swl 15f NHF soft 10/11 Vango Can Go (IRE) 47l

RED WINE SUPERNOVA (IRE) (21)

B m Kingston Hill - AnotherTonto (IRE) J Jack Tudor T David Pipe, Wellington O The Vintners B Michael Conlon S W & S Recycling

15f NHF gd-sf 2/7 Clay Pigeons (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 2

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POTTERS ANGELTIERS (GB) (25)

B m Frontiersman - Potters Angelique J Jack Quinlan T Matt Crawley, Newmarket O Mrs J. May B F. S. and Mrs May

43/4l

TIMEFORM VIEW £100,000 3-y-o, No Risk At All ﬁlly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 3m hurdle winner Walk In The Brise. Made an encouraging start to her career behind The Flaggy Shore at Warwick but has plenty on to reverse the form.

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MALINA ROAD (IRE) (44)

1/15 I’m Wide Awake

TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 Jukebox Jury mare. Dam (h113), bumper/2m-2 1/2m hurdle winner, half-sister to multiple bumper winner/useful hurdle winner Morning Run. Irish pointer winner at second attempt who showed plenty to work on when second to a good prospect at Catterick last month. This demands a good deal more.

JOLLIE DAME (GB) (57)

B m Malinas (GER) - Golan Road (IRE) J Jonathan Burke T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O The FOB Racing Partnership 3 B Mr Seamus P Neville S BresBet

16f NHF soft

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0-12

11-4

Gr m No Risk At All (FR) - Brise Vendeenne (FR) 5 11-4 J Liam Harrison T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Ian Lawrence B Dominic J. Burke S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

2m 125y

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Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Chisholm Trail (IRE) 6 J Brian Hughes T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley O Craig & Laura Buckingham B Mary M. Brennan S Manor Farm Bloodstock

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11-4

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM F-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingston Hill ﬁlly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/ useful chaser Moroder. Dam unraced. Disputing lead when fell 2 out only outing in Irish points and quickened up well to take a steadily-run bumper in ready fashion at Sedgeﬁeld (16.8f) 3 weeks ago. Better to come. Dec25 Seg 16f NHF gd-sf 1/4 16

Eskylady (IRE)

31/4l

8 THE FLAGGY SHORE (IRE) (57) B m Hillstar - Mad Woman (IRE) J Toby McCain-Mitchell T Ben Clarke, Corscombe O Mr Adrian Paterson B Kevin Fahey S Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd

GALAXY STAR (GB) (30)

B f Planteur (IRE) - Gemini J Tom Bellamy T Alan King, Barbury Castle O Fortnum Racing 3 B Fiona Marner Bloodstock S Goodwin Racing Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 11

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TIMEFORM VIEW £36,000 4-y-o, Hillstar ﬁlly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (winner up to 3m) Abbey Lane. Easily won sole start in Irish points and looked potentially useful at the very least when scoring in impressive fashion on her Warwick bumper debut. Good prospect. Nov25 War 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 Jollie Dame

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TIMEFORM VIEW From a very good family and knew her job when making a winning start at Stratford (9/1) in October, ﬁnding a better turn of foot than the jumping-bred runner-up. Built on that promise when narrowly denied under a penalty by Lady Litigator at Newbury and must be taken seriously. Dec25 Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 2/12 Lady Litigator (IRE) Oct25 Str 16f NHF gd-sf 1/13 Graceful Glance

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TFRHHHII BHAFORM 1

B f Maxios - Erin Brockovich (IRE) 4 10-5 J Ben Godfrey T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster O Fishwick, Goodall, McCullough & Race B Mrs Phil Browne S geegeez.co.uk DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TIMEFORM VIEW Maxios ﬁlly. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) The Organist. Made a successful debut when seeing off the penalised Galaxy Start in game fashion at Newbury (16.3f) last month. Worse offwith rival now but she looks promising nonetheless. Dec25 Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 1/12 Galaxy Star

2025: KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) 5 11 4 Gearoid Harney 16-1 (David Pipe) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 The Flaggy Shore (IRE), 5-1 Red Wine Supernova (IRE), 6-1 Katios Queen (IRE), 8-1 Galaxy Star (GB), 10-1 Lady Litigator (IRE), 12-1 Malina Road (IRE), 14-1 Jollie Dame (GB), 16-1 Analitheia (FR), 18-1 I C U In My Dreams (IRE), 66-1 Potters Angeltiers (GB) A good renewal of this mares’ listed bumper in which it is very difficult to ignore the claims of THE FLAGGY SHORE, who looked ready for this level when scoring in ﬁne style on her Rules debut at Warwick in November. Red Wine Supernova only won a PLAY SMARTER 4-runner event at Sedgeﬁeld but did it readily and ought to have better to come, while Galaxy Star, Katios Queen and Lady Litigator all require respect, too. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THE FLAGGY SHORE (IRE) 2.RED WINE SUPERNOVA (IRE) 3.GALAXY STAR

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (34 wins from 194 runners, 18%) runs ICARE COLOMBE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs DISCO ANNIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAWK STONE trained by H Dickin, Midford, 215 miles.

DISCO ANNIE (IRE) (21)

B m Court Cave (IRE) - Betty Beck (IRE) 8 12-0 J Charlie Maggs (5) E Hood, Tongue Strap T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld O Graham & Christine Seward B Mr Michael Halpin S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

22l Dec25 Lud 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Followcato (IRE) 35l Nov25 War 20f HcpC soft 5/7 Chuggy Mar25 Don 19f Hdl gd-sf 7/12 Queensbury Boy (IRE) 46l

TFRHHHII BHA95 FORM 1/006P-3

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened hurdles account at Uttoxeter in April 2024. Failed to ﬁre in handful of appearances last term but there was greater spark in his reappearance effort in ﬁrst-time blinkers (retained) at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) and, a chaser on looks, he’s interesting off this mark now switched to fences. Dec25 Lei 15f HcpH soft 3/7 Olivia Kate 91/4l Apr25 Chp 23f HcpH good P/15 Tom Taggle (IRE) Feb25 Lud 15f HcpH soft 6/9 Greatness Awaits (IRE) 13l

TFRHHIII BHA90 FORM 355-364

TIMEFORM VIEWDual winner on the Flat at up to 13f and bettered previous hurdles efforts when third on handicap debut in that sphere at Fakenham in October. However, he’s failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including on ﬁrst run over fences at Huntingdon last time. Now tried in blinkers. Dec25 Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Rehill Relic (IRE) 28l 39l Nov25 Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf 6/8 Secret Vino 73/4l Oct25 Fkn 16f HcpH gd-sf 3/9 Basilette (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA89 FORM 01/-6234

TIMEFORM VIEW 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 last month. However, it’s fair to say that he hasn’t kicked on from that in 2 subsequent runs and he again looks vulnerable for win purposes. Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC good 4/8 Ballymackie (IRE) 13l Dec25 Plm 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/3 Lady Pretender (FR) 91/2l Dec25 Plm 16f HcpC soft 2/5 Jorebel (FR) 17l

FLASHY BOY (IRE) (466)

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Shining Lights (IRE) 9 10-8 J Charlie Price E Tongue Strap T Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon O On The Gallops Racing Club B Miss Christine Keymer

WALK THE PLANK (IRE) (25)

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Shaluna (IRE) J Ben Poste T Clare Hobson, Royston O Mrs Rosemary E. Hobson B Miss R. O’Neill S Clare Hobson Racing

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TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 0/350-55

KITSILANO (IRE) (19)

B g Fame And Glory - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE) 9 11-3 J Brendan Powell E Cheek Pieces T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold O Simon Hunt and Bob Wilson B Highfort Stud S Winvic Construction Limited

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Regressed after a decent debut for this yard over hurdles last term and hasn’t shown much switched to fences this season, beaten a fair way in handicap chases at Warwick and Ludlow.

4 ONE MILLION DREAMS (FR) (25)

Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Indian Lizzy 6 11-4 J Jack Quinlan E Blinkers T Michael Keady, Newmarket O G. Chesneaux N. Littmoden B Jean-Paul Lemelletier, Poulinieres.Com

B Breeder

TFRHHHHI BHA100 FORM 44U536 D

HAWK STONE (IRE) (43)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Morning Milan (IRE) 7 11-9 J James Best E Blinkers T Harriet Dickin, Midford O The Mischief Makers B Mr Michael Dillon S Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants

O Owner

T Trainer

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice over hurdles at Carlisle last term and kicked off this season with a decent ﬁfth of 10 in a handicap chase there in November. Safely held back hurdling at Aintree (2 1/2m, good) 3 weeks ago but she has been given a chance by the handicapper and returning to this trip will help. Dec25 Ain 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 Analiese 16l Dec25 Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Supreme George (IRE) 81/2l Nov25 Car 17f HcpH soft 5/10 Red Cadillac (IRE) 73/4l

ICARE COLOMBE (FR) (30)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Valse de Touzaine (FR) 8 12-0 J Jonathan Burke T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham O Lawson, Lewis, Macadam & Duerden B C. Boistier & M. A. Boistier S BresBet

J Jockey

TFRHHHII BHA80 FORM 5664/53-

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed fair form over hurdles for Tom Lacey. Had just the one run for Fergal O’Brien in May 2024 before ﬁnishing third of 10 on debut for this yard in a handicap hurdle at Southwell later that year. Absent since but this point winner is nonetheless interesting on chase debut. Oct24 Str 22f HcpH soft 3/10 Copshill Lad (IRE) 41/4l 93/4l May24 Lud 21f HcpH good 5/9 Bethpage (IRE) Nov23 Hun 25f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Chris Cool 12l

TFRHIIII BHA77 FORM 064-PP5

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor form at best, with the switch to this sphere failing to spark much in the way of improvement at Huntingdon last month. Best to look elsewhere. 17l Dec25 Hun 16f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Touquet (FR) Dec25 Swl 20f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Always A Reason (IRE) Nov25 Mkt 20f Hdl gd-sf P/7 Moon Over America (IRE) 18

8 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (16)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Alegralil 8 J Robert Dunne T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales

10-3

TFRHHIII BHA75 FORM 5-P543P

TIMEFORM VIEW Decent third in 3m Southwell handicap chase on penultimate start but he’s 0-14 overall and was pulled at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve. Dec25 Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Express Surprise (IRE) 71/4l Dec25 Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Ali Star Bert 12l Dec25 Mkt 19f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Florita (IRE)

EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE) (16)

TFRHHHHH BHA74 FORM 532-252

Ch g Ocovango - Matt Wood (IRE) 9 10-2 J Shane Quinlan (3) T Katy Price, Llanigon O Genghis Racing & Mike Harris Racing Club B M. Kinsella

TIMEFORM VIEW Record stands at 0-13 under Rules but this point winner has finished second 4 times over fences, including at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) on New Year’s Eve. Very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. Dec25 War 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/6 Stick With Me Sam (FR)31/2l Dec25 Lin 16f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 A Great Excuse (IRE) 43/4l May25 Ntn 16f HcpC good 2/6 Gwennie May Jem (FR) 11l DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: MY PORTIA 7 10 4 Brian Hughes 3-1 (L J Morgan) 11 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 El Rojo Grande (IRE), 11-2 Disco Annie (IRE), 6-1 Flashy Boy (IRE), 13-2 Hawk Stone (IRE), 8-1 Kitsilano (IRE), 10-1 Icare Colombe (FR), 12-1 Lone Soldier (GB), 20-1 One Million Dreams (FR), 66-1 Walk The Plank (IRE) A deserved first taste of success under Rules could be on the cards for EL ROJO GRANDE, who has found just one too good on three of his last four starts. Disco Annie has to enter calculations off this reduced mark and she is next best ahead of chasing PLAY SMARTER debutant Hawk Stone and Flashy Boy, who is making his debut over fences following a 15-month absence. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EL ROJO GRANDE (IRE) 2.DISCO ANNIE (IRE) 3.HAWK STONE (IRE)

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RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (51 wins from 199 runners, 26%) runs HEARD THAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 25 runners, 36%) runs GET UP MUSH LONGEST TRAVELLER: VISION DE MAINE trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 249 miles.

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HEARD THAT (IRE) (33)

REALTA LIATH (IRE) (34)

Gr m Kingston Hill - Crowning Virtue (IRE) 7 J Harry Bannister T Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn O Glassex Ltd B David Russell S Warren Greatrex Racing

MY BOBBY DAZZLER (GB) (47)

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TFRHHIII BHA116 FORM 12r1-PP D

Dec25 Swl Nov25 Bgr Apr25 Per

VISION DE MAINE (FR) (29) 7

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TFRHHIII BHA110 FORM 523P-2P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed form for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero in 2024/25 and while his reappearance/yard debut second at Ludlow (ﬁrst run following a wind op) was encouraging, he struggled at Hereford next time. Nov25 Her 25f HcpC good P/7 Buckna (IRE) 11/2l Nov25 Lud 25f HcpC good 2/4 Minniemum Apr25 Mkt 23f HcpC good P/5 Giovanni Change (FR)

TFRHHHII BHA109 FORM 24-0U04

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best but on a long losing run over hurdles, though trip too short last time. Winning chaser who is appreciably lower in weights than when last seen in sphere.

GIOVANNI CHANGE (FR) (25)

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Bronnsa (FR) J Jack Tudor T David Pipe, Wellington O Prof. Caroline Tisdall B M. Thierry Desgranges S W & S Recycling

20f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Charles Ritz 20f HcpC soft P/9 Fine Casting (IRE) 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Olivers Travels (IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but this points winner went in readily at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) on her debut over fences on return. Came close to following up at Cheltenham since and she remains of interest back up in trip. Dec25 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/15 Party Vibes (IRE) hd 61/2l Nov25 Fon 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/10 Boys of Wexford Apr25 Fls 20f HcpH gd-sf 4/7 Kalista Love (FR) 11l

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Gr g French Fifteen (FR) - Ask For Rain 11 11-1 J Jamie Hamilton T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton O Readers & Wiggy, The 8 Amigos & J Burns B Sarl Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville S Mark Walford Racing

2m 7f 191y

TFRHHHHH BHA114 FORM 4424-13 D

11-8

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Lulu Rouge (FR) 9 11-4 J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch O Bate Coxon Dunn Mann Street B Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Dominique Bressou S Allwood Horse Transport

B g Malinas (GER) - Ease And Grace J Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth O Mr Bob Barrett B Bob Barrett S Ap Precision Groundworks

S Sponsor E Equipment

TIMEFORM VIEW Athree-time chase scorer (at up to 3m) last season but pulled up both starts this term so plenty to prove now. Headgear on.

4 CONCETTO (FR) (52)

B Breeder

TIMEFORM VIEW Took really well to fences in 2024, winning 3 of his 5 starts in this sphere, culminating in an impressive display upped to 25.4f at Warwick. Seemingly ridden with an eye on the future after 15 months off when down the ﬁeld at Wetherby on Boxing Day and better expected now. Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft 7/9 Genois (FR) 22l Sep24 War 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Planned Paradise (IRE) 23/4l Aug24 Ntn 20f HcpC good 4/7 Kauto The King (FR) 41/2l

Ch g Watar (IRE) - Jillys Glory (IRE) 7 11-10 J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote O Stephen R Hodgkinson & Partner B Patrick Day S Betano

O Owner

T Trainer

TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM 12141-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Steel Lady (IRE) 8 12-2 J Charlie Todd T Dan Skelton, Alcester O Mr Michael Ariss B The Cedars Stud S Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

J Jockey

20f HcpH soft 4/9 Fresh Speculation 24f HcpH good 8/12 Ernest Gray (IRE) 23f HcpH good U/6 Roger Pol (IRE)

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TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 1-143P3 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner over C&D during the spring and returned to form after 5 months off when third at Musselburgh 25 days ago. Not taken lightly back at this venue. 43/4l Dec25 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/8 Forged Well (IRE) Jul25 Mkt 23f HcpC good P/10 Born Bright (IRE) Jun25 Mkt 21f HcpC good 3/6 The Flier Begley (IRE) 91/4l

TFRHHHII BHA107 FORM 2P34-3P D

11-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who also landed his ﬁrst 2 E Blinkers chases last season at around 3m. Resumed from 9 months offwith an encouraging third at Ascot (23.8f, good) in November but he recoiled from that at Exeter last time, albeit on heavy ground. Blinkers now on. Dec25 Exe 24f HcpC heavy P/6 Isaac des Obeaux (FR) 7l Nov25 Asc 23f HcpC good 3/9 Montregard (FR) 13l Feb25 Plm 28f HcpC soft 4/11 Invincible Nao (FR) 22

8 KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) (33)

B g Ocovango - Case Hardened (IRE) 8 11-0 J Robert Dunne E Cheek Pieces T Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld O John Lawson & Charles Pogson B Springmount Stud S Tote

TFRHHHII BHA106 FORM 25-15U3 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in this sphere here (2m5f) in May, responding well to this headgear. However, yet to ﬁre this winter, poor third at Southwell latest. Cheekpieces back on now.

33l Dec25 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Charles Ritz Dec25 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf U/6 The Bluesman (FR) 20l Nov25 Swl 24f HcpC soft 5/6 Ali Star Bert DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: EYED 8 11 4 Jonathan Burke 15-8 (Hughie Morrison) 10 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Realta Liath (IRE), 11-2 Giovanni Change (FR), Vision de Maine (FR), 7-1 Get Up Mush (IRE), 11-1 Kayce Dutton (IRE), 12-1 My Bobby Dazzler (GB), 14-1 Heard That (IRE), 18-1 Concetto (FR) REALTA LIATH has made a promising start over fences and is fancied to resume winning ways having gone close in a better race than this at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago. Get Up Mush wasn’t given a hard time on his belated comeback at Wetherby and PLAY SMARTER better is expected now, while Vision de Maine is worth another chance to build on his decent comeback run at Ascot. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REALTA LIATH (IRE) 2.GET UP MUSH (IRE) 3.VISION DE MAINE (FR)

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