TODAY’S RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chief Steward
Simon Connaway
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Christopher Bennett
Steward
Lawrence Jordan
Assistant Steward
Daniel Andrews
Raceday Assistant
Annabelle Johnson
Starters
Seamus O’Neill, Shaun Mitchell
Judge
David Hicks
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 Ready, Dr Dickson, Dr Lawrence
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Karen West, Lisa Cook, Graham Gray
Raceday Presenter
Gary Capewell
Commentator
Stewart Machin
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
FirstRace12.47-THEMARKETRASENRACECOURSECARAVANSITECONDITIONALJOCKEYS’NOVICES’HANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS5)Distributedinaccordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horseThe second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdleracewon7lb ToberiddenbyConditionalJockeys,OverseasJockeyseligibleunderRule(B)42andProfessionalJockeyseligibletoclaimaweightallowanceunder paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, priorto January 29th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden morethan 10 suchwinners 5lbJockeyswho have not ridden morethan 5 suchwinners 7lb (Onlyone ofthese allowances maybe claimed andwins in anyraces run underthe Rules ofRacing orthe Rules ofa recognised RacingAuthoritywill count)Jockeys riding fortheirown 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 ofthe best turned out horse in this race 12 entries at £35 - ClosedJanuary26th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3029;Second£1514;Third£758;Fourth£379;Fifth£189.(PenaltyValue£3960.75)Weights raised3lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.A
SEE PAGE 4 FORTHIS RACE.
SecondRace1.17-THEBOOKINTOOURALTIOR’SRESTURANTTODAYEBF‘NATIONALHUNT’NOVICES’HURDLERACE(CLASS4)(Qualifier)(GBBRACE)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 novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly given £1000 towards the prize money for 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 Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) ofthe EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 17 entries at £55. - ClosedJanuary 26th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4443;Second£2221;Third£1111;Fourth£556;Fifth£277 (PenaltyValue£5809.10) SEE PAGE 6 FORTHIS RACE.
Third Race 1.47 - THE EASTER SUNDAY RACING FT. CLASSIC VEHICLE RALLY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon,January 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.January 30th. Penalties, afterJanuary 24th, 2026, foreach steeple chase won 7lb Market Rasen Racecoursewill present a mementotothewinning ownerand award a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge ofthe bestturned out horse in this race 13 entries at £40. - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weightsraised5lbandparagraph34oftheWeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FORTHIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) 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. forfouryrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also opento such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £51 stake ifthe horse is rated 94 orhigher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £41 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle racewon 7lb Weatherbys have kindlysponsoredthis race Market Rasen Racecoursewill present a mementotothewinning ownerand 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 STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About Half A Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 4thApril, 2026. 11 entries, at £51. - ClosedJanuary26th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4443;Second£2221;Third£1111;Fourth£556;Fifth£277 (Penalty Value£5809.10)Weightslowered3lbs.
SEE PAGE 14 FORTHIS RACE.
FifthRace2.55-THEWEATHERBYSBLOODSTOCKSALESREVIEWHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS4)(GBBRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458, the fourth £729 and the fifth £363. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 88 or lower with £48 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by 10.00 a.m.January 30th. Penalties, afterJanuary 24th, 2026, foreach steeple chasewon 7lb Weatherbys have kindlysponsoredthisrace Market RasenRacecoursewillpresentamementotothewinningownerandawardacashprizetothestableemployeeinchargeofthebest turned out horse in this race 13 entries, 0 at £12 and 13 at £60 - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4847; Second £2423;Third £1212; Fourth £606;Fifth£302.(PenaltyValue£6337.20)Weightslowered2lb SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.30 - THE SUMMER PLATE LADIES DAY 18TH JULY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb TrustaTrader 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 16 entries at £39. - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716;Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214.(PenaltyValue£4488.85) SEE PAGE 20 FORTHIS RACE. SeventhRace4.02-THEMARKETRASENRACECOURSERACINGALLYEARHANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS5)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrize MoneyCode.£4224tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£1944,thethird£972,thefourth£486andthefifth£242 forfiveyrsoldandupwards,Rated0-100 Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Penalties, afterJanuary 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 11 entries at £40ClosedJanuary 26th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3231;Second£1615;Third£808;Fourth£404;Fifth£202.(PenaltyValue£4224.80) SEE PAGE 22 FORTHIS RACE.
RACECARD EXPLAINED
11 BALLYSAXHANK(IRE)(14)
Ch g Eliot (GER) - Gothen Niece (IRE) 6 10-5
J HarryCoben
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Mr P. Byrne
B LiamTougher
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
TFRHHHHI BHA137
FORM 2/23111- CD
TIMEFORMVIEWConsideratelyhandledwhenlastseeninthissphereinAprilandlooked agoodchasingprospectwhenwinningamaidenpriortothat.Ingoodformbackhurdling sinceandratesaninterestingrunneronhandicapchasedebut.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
&THEIR
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs COOLER THAN ME
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs COOLER THAN ME
LONGESTTRAVELLER: COOLER THAN ME trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 GLENMUICK (GB) (44)
BgFrammassone(IRE)-EnPasse(IRE)
5 12-0
J Daire McConville (3) E Tongue Strap
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Mrs S. Longsdon
B Sophie Longsdon
S Merriebelle Stable LLC
2 SAACHI (IRE) (28)
BgAdvertise-BeautifulGesture
5 11-12
J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap
T Ian Williams, Alvechurch
O Newmarket Racing Club HQv
B China Horse Club International Ltd
3 WINDYOUR NECK IN (IRE) (16)
ChgDecoratedKnight-Samite(USA) 7 11-10
J Tom Midgley(3) E Tongue Strap
T Sam England, Guiseley
O WYNIERS
B Oghill House Stud
S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
4 WE GOTYOUR BACK (GB) (61)
BgKayfTara-Blaeberry 8 11-10
J Lewis Saunders E Hood
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O The Stagger Inn
B Lady Bland
S Postpack Ltd
5 DE DELI COUNTER (GB) (17)
BgDartmouth-Dedrunknmunky(IRE)
5 11-6
J DylanJohnston E Visor
T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
O URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
B Karina Casini
6 RIVER RIDER (IRE) (51)
ChgOl’ManRiver(IRE)-GayeFlora
6 11-5
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell E Tongue Strap
T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
O On The Rocks
B Mrs B. Cloney
S Allwood Horse Transport
7 COOLERTHAN ME (GB) (20)
BgYorgunnabelucky(USA)-WouOodd
8 11-2
J Fern O’Brien (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe
B Clare Lloyd & Peter Hughes
S Nancekuke Lettings, Valerie Mary Mason
TFRHHHHI BHA95
FORM0005
TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in a bumper and 3 hurdles but rates a potentialimprovernowhandicappingoveralongertrip Alsotongue tiedfirsttime.
Dec25 Utt 15f Hdl heavy 5/11 MinellaJury(IRE) 18l Dec25 Hun 15f Hdl soft 9/10 Ambiente Friendly (IRE) 48l Nov25 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 10/13 Cristal d’Estruval (IRE) 62l
TFRHHHII BHA93 FORM000
TIMEFORMVIEWPoormaidenhandicapperontheFlatandwellheld all3outingsoverhurdles.Makeshandicapdebutinthissphere.
4Jan Swl 11f Hcp stand 4/10 Moon OverThe Sea 63/4l Dec25 Hun 15f Hdl soft 7/10 Ambiente Friendly (IRE) 20l Nov25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 10/11 NextTwist (FR) 49l
TFRHHHHH BHA91
FORM536444
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden over hurdles but recent 2m efforts respectable, including here. Stays 2m on Flat so this longer tripmaysuit.Shouldgowell.
16Jan Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 The ResdevTyke 7l 1Jan Cat 15f HcpH good 4/10 Killycarn (IRE) 12l Dec25 Mkt 16f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 Freddy Robinson 21/2l
TFRHHHII BHA91
FORM333124
TIMEFORM VIEW Third handicap chase success when scoring over 2m at Hexham in October Good secondthere since but run ofgood formcametoahaltwhenwell-heldfourthatSouthwellinDecember Nowbackhurdlingforfirsttimein18months.
Dec25 Swl 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/8 Flash InThe Park (IRE) 28l
Nov25 Hex 15f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Diamond Mix (IRE) 91/2l Oct25 Hex 15f HcpC good 1/7 O’FaolainsGlory(IRE) 11/4l
TFRHHIII BHA87
FORM446PU
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much in his 3 qualifying runs and unseatedatthesecondwhensentoffat80/1forhisrecenthandicap debutatNewcastle.
15Jan Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf U/16 CherMonsieur(FR)Nov25 Hex 20f Hdl gd-sf P/11 Out ofTheWoods (FR)Oct25 Nwc 16f Hdl good 6/9 Cueros (IRE) 33l
TFRHHIII BHA86
FORM005-F0P
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a bumper but he has made little impactoverhurdles,pullingupinDoncasterhandicaponlateststart 7weeksago
Dec25 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Kelijoe (FR)Nov25 Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/13 AGoodYomp 35l Oct25 Wor 20f HcpH good F/11 Glance ofGlory -
TFRHHHII BHA83
FORM1//PBP-00
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedsortwhohasmadenoimpactinmaiden/ novicehurdlessincereturningfromalongabsencefornewtrainerFergal O’Brienbuthewasrunner-upinabumperinMarch2023.Onetonotein thebettingnowhandicappinginfirst-timecheekpieces.
12Jan Her 16f Hdl soft 10/12 Vol Royale (IRE) 38l Dec25 Kmp 16f Hdl good 8/11 Klub de Reve (FR) 47l Jun24 Mkt 23f Hdl good P/8 GAHenty -
8 KITTHE CHRISTIAN (IRE) (67)
ChgGetaway(GER)-BallcrinaGirl(IRE) 6 10-9
J MurrayDodd (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Nick Kent, Brigg
O Ms Victoria Cottingham
B Derwent Dene Farm
S Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
9 ANNIE
NAIL(IRE) (14)
ChmDoyen(IRE)-CastletownGirl 9 10-7
J OscarPalmer(3)
T Tracey Leeson, Towcester
O Mr P. Long
B Sunnyhill Stud
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
TFRHHHII BHA76
FORM60-6
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held all 3starts but is relatedtowinners and maydobetterinhandicaps.Cheekpiecesareadded.
Nov25 Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/8 Brixson (IRE) 53l
Mar25 Wet 16f Hdl good 9/12 SirGalahad (IRE) 47l
Feb25 Don 19f Hdl good 6/6 Calimystic (IRE) 70l
TFRHHHII BHA74
FORM546026 D
TIMEFORMVIEWWona21fFakenhamhandicapchaselastspring.in May.Backonformwhensecondina23.5fhandicaphurdletherejust before Christmas but suffered a heavy defeat over fences at the samevenuelastmonth.
18Jan Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf 6/7 LittleWren 28l
Dec25 Fkn 23f HcpH soft 2/6 Girl ofGold (IRE) 11/2l
Nov25 Lei 20f HcpH soft 7/7 Stamina Chope (FR) 54l
2025: SEAHOUSES 5 10 4 Isabelle Ryder33-1 (Barry Brennan) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7, 8. Hood worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Wind Your Neck In (IRE), 5-1 Glenmuick (GB), 11-2 We Got Your Back (GB), 6-1 Cooler Than Me (GB), 9-1 Saachi (IRE), 14-1 Kit The Christian (IRE), Annie Nail (IRE), 18-1 River Rider (IRE), 50-1 De Deli Counter (GB) PLAY SMARTER
WIND YOUR NECK IN could benefit from this step up in trip and gets the vote in an opener where few arrive with compelling claims. Glenmuick and Cooler Than Me rate possible improvers in handicaps, particularly if the betting speaks in their favour TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WIND YOUR NECK IN (IRE) 2.GLENMUICK 3.COOLER THAN ME
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for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (PenaltyValue £5809.10)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (52 wins from 200 runners, 26%) runs GEE FORCE FLYER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs GEE FORCE FLYER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WINGS OFARION & ROI DU ROUME trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 ROI DU RISK (FR) (35)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-BellaLawena(IRE) 5 11-8
J Charlie Deutsch
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
O West Coast Haulage Limited
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu
S Henrietta Knight
2 CINQUENTA(FR) (50)
BgCokoriko(FR)-OpalineSong(FR) 6 11-2
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton
B Mr Michel Larobe
S BetVictor
3 GAELIC GLOW(GB) (33)
BgPassingGlance-MyMissLucy 5 11-2
J Jonathan England
T Sam England, Guiseley
O Dot’s Codgers
B Oliver Dale
S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
4 GEE FORCE FLYER (IRE) (74)
BgJetAway-ForgeField(IRE) 6 11-2
J Kevin Brogan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O geegeez.co.uk OM
B Patrick J. Doyle
S geegeez.co.uk
5 JUKEBOX KING (IRE) (53)
BgJukeboxJury(IRE)-MilaneseView(IRE)
6 11-2
J HarryBannister E Tongue Strap
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O RC Syndicate XVII
B M. &V. Bohan S racingclub.com
6
ROI DU ROUME (FR) (2)
BrgAuthorized(IRE)-Conakry(FR) 6 11-2
J James Bowen
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O DJ & HIK Partnership
B Elevage Des Vallons & Ian Kellitt
7 SEAMOON STORY(IRE) (44)
BgSeaMoon-BallyBolshoi(IRE) 5 11-2
J David Bass
T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
O Caudwell, Colson, MacEchern & Pauling
B R. Cotton & S. Lannigan O’Keeffe
S Merriebelle Stable LLC
SECOND RACE
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM015-21
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhobuiltonhispromisinghurdles debut when landing 7-runner Leicester novice (15.5f, heavy) 35 days ago,respondingwell.Shouldhavemoretooffer,particularlyoverthis longertrip Dec25 Lei 15f Hdl soft 1/7 ThreeDons(IRE) 1/2l Nov25 Fon 17f Hdl gd-sf 2/14 Kocktail Bleu (FR) 3l Apr25 Plm 17f NHF good 5/7 Emerald Poet (IRE) 93/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA117
FORM333-22 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Third in 3 bumpers last season and bright start switchedtotimberfollowingabreathingoperationthistimearound, again beaten only narrowly in 7-runner Lingfield maiden (2m) in December Stepbackupintriplookssuretosuitandhe’srespected.
Dec25 Lin 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 Precious Metal (FR) nk Nov25 Lin 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/6 Gatineau Park (IRE) 1/2l Feb25 Fon 17f NHF soft 3/7 Gaelic Pride (SPA) 5l
TFRHHIII BHA-
FORM5-6505
TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise in a couple of bumpers for Tom Weston and similar story in trio of hurdle starts for new yard this winter.Probablymoreoneforhandicapsafterthis,though.
Dec25 Hay 15f Hdl good 5/10 Captain Hugo (IRE) 20l Dec25 Wet 16f Hdl soft 10/14 Starmount (IRE) 39l Nov25 Car 17f Hdl soft 5/6 Real Quartz (IRE) 16l
TFRHHHHH BHA118 FORM1-32 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Son ofJet Awaywho shaped with promise when placedinapairof2m4fFfosLasnovicehurdles,aclearsecondof4on latter occasion in November This winning pointer is open to more progressandisamustfortheshortlist.
Nov25 Fls 20f Hdl soft 2/4 Legendary Luke (IRE) 11/2l Oct25 Fls 20f Hdl soft 3/10 Starzand (IRE) 4l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM1-4
TIMEFORMVIEW £55,000 5-y-o,JukeboxJurygeldingwholanded sole startinIrishpointsandequippedwithatonguestrap,heshowedability when fourth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Hereford (19.7f) on Rules bow in December Ingoodhandsandhe’sentitledtodobetter
Dec25 Her 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/11 Laguna Beach (FR) 15l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM5-3P140
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer at fifth attempt who made an encouraging start under Rules when fourth of 10 in a warm-looking bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last month. However, he was well heldswitchedtohurdlingatFfosLasonFriday.
30Jan Fls 15f Hdl - 7 The Hawkstonian (IRE) 59l 12Jan Her 16f NHF soft 4/10 That’ll Be Oxo (IRE) 9l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM245
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upsolestartinIrishpointsandheshowed muchmorethanhehadonhurdlingdebutwhenfinishingasolidfifth of12inanAscotmaiden(21.6f)44daysago.Appealsasthetypetodo betteragainandpossibilitiesinthislessdemandingaffair
Dec25 Asc 21f Hdl soft 5/12 Crystal Island (IRE) 11l Nov25 Asc 19f Hdl good 4/4 Kripticjim (FR) 13l
8 WINGS OFARION (IRE) (2)
BhOrderofStGeorge(IRE)-WingsLikeArion(IRE) 6 11-2
J Shane Fenelon (5)
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O MrT. J. Houlbrooke
B Michael Byrne
9 MC’FLO (GB) (18)
BmMukhadram-DistantFlorin 5 10-9
J Jack Quinlan
T Anthony Carson, Newmarket
O Blue Star Syndicate
B Clive Dennett
S Office-Serv
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 5.
Stewards Note:
TFRHHIII BHAFORM6
TIMEFORMVIEW OrderofSt George horse. 100/1,well held sixth of 8 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) on NH debut 2 days ago Readilypassedover.
30Jan Fls 20f Hdl - 6 Jaccours (FR) 72l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0-600
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in a couple ofbumpers and offered littleineitherstartinthissphere.
14Jan Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 10/11 FireWarning (FR) 45l Sep25 Wor 16f Hdl gd-sf 7/14 Caelan (IRE) 27l May25 Swl 15f NHF good 6/8 Eremenko 33l
2025: BELLIANO 6 11 5 Freddie Gingell 4-9 (Paul Nicholls) 4 ran
GAELIC GLOW: Following its run on 30/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
MC’FLO: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Gee Force Flyer (IRE), 4-1 Cinquenta (FR), 5-1 Seamoon Story (IRE), 11-2 Roi du Risk (FR), 13-2 Jukebox King (IRE), 18-1 Roi du Roume (FR), 28-1 Gaelic Glow (GB), 50-1 Wings of Arion (IRE), 150-1 Mc’flo (GB)
GEE FORCE FLYER built on his hurdles debut promise when beaten only by a subsequent winner overthis sort oftrip at Ffos Las in November and, appealing as the type to progress further, he rates a lead player here. Cinquenta has made a sound start himself over timber and is an obvious threat. Jukebox King, Seamoon Story and Roi du Risk are others holding legitimate claims.
HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runs WORTH THE WALK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs FRANKIE FAULKNER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LADY HARRIETT trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 GRANDAD’S CAP(IRE) (35)
BgMahler-LucyLampLight(IRE)
6 12-0
J Kevin Brogan E Hood
T LJ Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
O MrT. Barton
B Aaron Doocey
S Postpack Ltd
2 PULSE OFCAMELOT(IRE) (35)
BgCamelot-Contiguous(USA)
9 11-12
J MissAimeeJones(7) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Max Comley, Sutton Veny
O Mr Max Comley
B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud
3 ALLTALKNOACTION (IRE) (37)
BgPolicyMaker(IRE)-OscarDay(IRE)
6 11-10
J Jamie Hamilton E Cheek Pieces
T Tim Easterby, Malton
O Reality Partnerships XII
B Miss C. Woods
S Easthorpe Hall Stud
4 FRANKIE FAULKNER (IRE) (68)
ChgMalinas(GER)-BallerinaQueen(IRE) 9 11-1
J IsabelWilliams E Cheek Pieces
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O MrW. J. Evans
B Miss Marie Motherway
5 TRYTHE MONEY(IRE) (44)
BgWesterner-FloatingEuro(IRE) 8 10-10
J KielanWoods
T Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
O Sue Howell
B R. Guiry
S Tote
6 LADYHARRIETT(GB) (42)
BmBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-Matrow’sLady(IRE) 7 10-8
J James Bowen E Blinkers
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr Steven John Matthews
B Steven Matthews
S Matthews Roofing Bristol Ltd
7 WORTHTHEWALK (IRE) (44)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-MissBobsWorth(IRE) 9 10-2
J Alice Stevens (3)
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Mr Phil Ellerby
B William J. Noonan
TFRHHHHH BHA95
FORMF/5U6-43
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeapromisingstarttohischasecareerafter7 months off when 5 lengths third of 7 over 19f at Catterick over Christmas. Open to improvement, particularly stepping back up in trip
Dec25 Cat 19f HcpC good 3/7 Couldbeaweapon (IRE) 5l May25 Swl 24f HcpH good 4/9 Indian Sunbird (IRE) 21l Dec24 Lei 15f Hdl heavy 6/7 IndeevarBleu (FR) 55l
TFRHHIII BHA93
FORM3P/000-P
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeanencouragingstartwhenthirdin21fhunterchase at Clonmel in 2024 but no impact since, including pulled up on Leicester handicapchasedebut/reappearance5weeksago Afirst-timecheekpieces andtonguetiecombinationisreachedforafterthat.
Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC good P/8 Ballymackie (IRE)Jan25 Nwc 20f Hdl soft 10/12 Jupiterdes Mottes (FR) 72l
Jan25 Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/8 South Omo Zone (IRE) 57l
TFRHHHHI BHA91
FORM3PP-4F2
TIMEFORM VIEW Going the right way over fences, pulling clear of therestwhensecondoverC&DonBoxingDay.First-timecheekpieces wornonthatoccasionareretained.Shouldgowell.
Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Orange Diamond (FR) 1l Dec25 Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf F/4 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR) -
Nov25 Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Fat Harry 14l
TFRHHHII BHA82
FORM36P/0-22 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Returned from an absence to finish second in 3m handicap chases at Ffos Las and Southwell in October/November Oughttobecompetitiveagain.
Nov25 Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 QueensWish (IRE) 41/4l Oct25 Fls 23f HcpC good 2/7 Mini Fortune (IRE)
Aug24 Ntn 26f HcpH good 8/13 Via Dante (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA77
FORMP3F2-22
TIMEFORMVIEWStilltoscoreoverfencesbutheisknockingonthe door, finishing runner-up on his last 3 outings, albeit beaten 20 lengthsonverydeepgroundatUttoxeterlasttime. Dec25
TFRHHHII BHA75
FORM0P3P-33
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened hurdles at Ffos Las (2 1/2m, good to soft) last November Ratherin-and-outsincebutsheputinadecentshiftwhenthirdin first-time blinkers (retained) at Fakenham (23.5f, soft) last time. Not without hopeiftakingtofencesatthefirstattempt.Engaged3.25FfosLasFriday.
Dec25 Fkn 23f HcpH soft 3/6 Girl ofGold (IRE) 7l Nov25 Fls 21f HcpH soft 3/6 Hellfire Princess 33l Feb25 Don 24f HcpH good P/14 Jukebox Fury (IRE) -
S Northern Accountants TFRHHIII BHA69 FORM1/600-PP D
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner but pulled up in handicap chases at AyrandUttoxeterthiswinter.Canonlywatch.
Dec25 Utt 24f HcpC heavy P/10 House ofHabsburgDec25 Ayr 24f HcpC heavy P/11 Wholly Boley(IRE)Jan25 Seg 19f Hdl soft 7/9 Jakana (IRE) 52l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CHECKTHE SCORE (IRE) 7 11 2Jack Hogan 11-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4. Stewards Note: TRYTHE MONEY: Following its run on 19/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Grandad’s Cap (IRE), 7-2 Alltalknoaction (IRE), TryThe Money (IRE), 5-1 Frankie Faulkner (IRE), 7-1 Lady Harriett (GB), 33-1 Worth The Walk (IRE), 50-1 Pulse of Camelot (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
GRANDAD’S CAP shaped well on his 19f Catterick chase debut and is taken to build on that promise now stepping back up significantly in trip Alltalknoaction was a good second over C&D on Boxing Day and is second choice ahead of Try The Money.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GRANDAD’S CAP (IRE) 2.ALLTALKNOACTION (IRE) 3.TRYTHE MONEY (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
Race preview from Weatherbys
The Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival BettingGuideHandicapHurdleisthefirst of two races which we are delighted to besponsoringonthisafternoon’ssevenracecard.
A0-120stagedover2m7fandaqualifier for the Challenger Stayers’ Hurdle Series, the race sees eight horses face the starter, with the weights headed by Olly Murphy’s Secret Trix Successful with seven of his 24 runners this season (29%),thetrainerboastsafinerecordat thetrackandAidanWeavertakesoff7lb.
Neil Mulholland has his horses in good formatpresent,soSunshineDiamond–runner-up on each of his last two starts – warrants consideration, although the lower-ratedhorsespossiblymakealittle moreappeal.
OuterBankshasbeenabsentsincelast Februarybuthasonlyrunfourtimesover hurdles, latterly winning on handicap debut on what was his first start over a staying trip. Conditions ought to suit, whilstex-FlatperformersCircuitBreaker andinparticularCampaignTrailremain ofinterest,giventheirrespectiveratings incomparisontotheirFlatmarks.
The latter hails from the yard of Kim Bailey&MatNicholls,amongthewinners inrecentdays,andistryingastayingtrip forthefirsttimeasahurdler.Havingwon first time up over hurdles, this could be the time to catch him, especially if the groundisn’ttoosoft.
Seven go to post for the Weatherbys Bloodstock Sales Review Handicap Chase,a0-115Class4eventstagedover asimilartrip.
Immortal Fame heads the weights for Deborah Cole and James Bowen, whilst ofthosetowardsthetopofthehandicap, theJonjo&AJO’Neill-trainedImpatient arrives here in form, having won a similarcontestatHuntingdonindecisive fashion. Up 7lb for that success, the grey looks capable of another positive showing,thistimeunderKevinBrogan.
The other younger runners – also both aged eight – Kayce Dutton and Smurfette, also likely have more to offer. The former is the sole previous course winner in the field, Charles & AdamPogson’ssonofOcovangohaving recorded both chase victories at this venue. Unbeaten in two starts at the track,hehasonlyeverworncheekpieces twice(onthosetwooccasions)andthey remain on this afternoon, following last month’s course-and-distance success. RiddenconfidentlybyRobbieDunnelast time,helookstobeamajorplayeroffa 6lbhighermark.
Tom Ellis’ mare Smurfette won at Warwick and Southwell last season and ran well at Uttoxeter on New Year’s Eve, following a 400-day break. Having travelled strongly, she only just failed and has gone up 5lb as a result. She can be expected to go well under Jack Andrews.
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4443, 2nd £2221, 3rd £1111, 4th £556, 5th £277 (PenaltyValue £5809.10)Weights lowered 3lbs.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy (52 wins from 200 runners, 26%) runs SECRETTRIX TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs SECRETTRIX
WEIGHTWATCHER: SECRETTRIX won off a handicap mark of 129, his rating is now down 9lb to 120
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOLD IN THE RIVERS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 249 miles.
1 SECRETTRIX (GB) (29)
BgKayfTara-BoxofTrix(IRE)
9 11-11
J AidanWeaver(7) E Tongue Strap
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mr D Smith
B Aiden Murphy
S Betano
2 SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) (32)
BgNotnowcato-LuasLuso(IRE)
7 11-9
J BradleyHarris (3) E Cheek Pieces
T Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
O Mrs P. Bunch
B G. & M. Williams S Tote
3 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (50)
BgSholokhov(IRE)-WhatABreeze(IRE)
10 11-7
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T James Owen, Newmarket
O Value Racing - Bridge North
B Peter and Ann Downes
S Tote
4 RAMO (FR) (36)
BgKapgarde(FR)-Djeville(FR) 9 11-6
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O C B Compton & L Di Franco
B Mr Gildas Blain & Mrs Estelle Blain
S Faucets Limited
5 GOLD INTHE RIVERS (IRE) (18)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-AulneRiver(FR)
7 11-5
J JackTudor E Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Mr Mark Boulton
B Michael Whitty
S W & S Recycling
6 OUTER BANKS (IRE) (340)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-LadyPippa(IRE) 6 11-5
J Charlie Hammond E Tongue Strap
T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O Mr ChristopherTrigg
B Oliver &Alan Loughlin
S Science Supplements
7 CIRCUITBREAKER (GB) (26)
BgNathaniel(IRE)-AustralianQueen 6 11-2
J Kevin Brogan
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Tanzanite
B Littleton Stud
S Wasdell Group
FOURTH RACE
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM215000 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at best but out of form over hurdles thisseason,wellbeatenunderthisconditionalriverprevious3starts. Dropped to a handy mark as a result and worth noting for support downingrade.
3Jan San 19f HcpH good 7/10 Range (IRE) 44l Dec25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 9/9 SuperSurvivor(IRE) 37l Dec25 Tnt 19f HcpH good 8/11 CelticArt (FR) 15l
TFRHHHHI BHA118
FORM6110-22
TIMEFORM VIEW Two-time 3m novice winner over hurdles in 2024 and bounced back to something like this best (returned to positive tactics) when runner-up in a 3m2f handicap at Warwick on New Year’s Eve, travellingwithzest.Isn’tfullyexposedandcouldwellhavemoretooffer
Dec25 War 26f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Benign Dictator(IRE) 41/2l
Nov25 Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/4 Romeo Brown 27l Apr25 Fon 21f HcpH good 8/10 Valadon (IRE) 13l
TFRHHIII BHA116
FORM466-02P D
TIMEFORMVIEW Quirkysort (fairlyuseful at best forHenryDaly) ran his best race for James Owen when runner-up at Southwell (24.3f) but underlinedhe’snotoneformaximumfaithwhenpulledupatDoncaster11 dayson.Remainstobeseenifhe’sonagoingdayfollowingashortbreak.
Dec25 Don 24f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Romeo BrownDec25 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/7 Stone’sThrow 3l Nov25 Wet 21f HcpH soft 8/9 Glen Road (IRE) 31l
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORM2P/600-0
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful at best but struggled in a light campaign last season (including fences) and likely needed his reappearance at Chepstow in December Down in grade/below his last winning mark now butwehaven’tseenthebestofhimforover2years.
Dec25 Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 9/10 King ofThe Lake 37l Feb25 Nby 24f HcpH soft 7/8 Wonderful Eagle (GER) 30l Feb25 Lin 23f HcpC heavy 8/8 Aworkinprogress (IRE) 50l
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM4P4-23P
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulforGordonElliottbutmixedrecordoverhurdles/ fences forcurrent yard, again failing to build on promising chase debut when pulled up in first-time blinkers (also first start sincewind surgery) at Newbury Onaworkablemarkifchangeofheadgear/returntohurdlesdoesthetrick.
14Jan Nby 23f HcpC gd-sf P/11 TopTarget (IRE)Nov25 Lin 20f HcpC good 3/6 Noble Park (IRE) 31l Nov25 Lin 20f HcpC good 2/8 Kalifd’Airy (FR) 51/2l
TFRHHHHH BHA114
FORM34/0561-
TIMEFORMVIEW Made frame in points and quickly left behind maiden formuppedintriponhandicapdebut,winning12-runnerhandicaphurdle in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Wetherby (24.1f, heavy) in February Haswonoffabreakpreviouslyandhasscopeforfurtherimprovement.
Feb25 Wet 24f HcpH soft 1/12 Shared 13l Nov24 Utt 19f Hdl soft 6/7 Derryhassen Paddy (IRE)31l Oct24 Chp 19f Hdl soft 5/13 Quebecois (FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM1350-
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapperonFlat(stays2m)whoquicklylosthis wayoverhurdlesfollowingpromisingdebutwinatKempton(21f)inOctober 2024 Howeverhas confirmedhimselfin good heartwith pairofseconds on all-weatherthiswinterandinterestingtoseeifhecantranslatethatform. 6Jan Wol
8 CAMPAIGNTRAIL(IRE) (109)
BgMastercraftsman(IRE)-Greta(FR) 6 11-2
J HarryBannister E TongueStrapCheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O It’s Only Money
B Capricorn Stud
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHHHI BHA111 FORM1303-0
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivestayeronFlatwhoovercamelongabsencetoscore onhurdle/yarddebutatDoncasterinNovember2024 Mixedbagsince,latestwhen runningtoobadlytobetrueinblinkersonFlatinOctober Hasagoodrecordfresh thoughandcouldbeinterestinguppedintripinchangeofheadgear
Oct25 Not 16f Hcp good 8/8 St Mawes (IRE) 36l Sep25 Kmp 15f Hcp st-sl 2/5 SaxAppeal 4l May25 Nkt 14f Hcp
2025: HARDYFELLA(IRE) 8 11 6 BenJones 7-2 (Emma Lavelle) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5, 8.
Stewards Note: BRIDGE NORTH: Following its run on 13/12/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat after its recent race
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Outer Banks (IRE), 4-1 Sunshine Diamond (IRE), 13-2 Gold In The Rivers (IRE), 7-1 Circuit Breaker (GB), 9-1 Ramo (FR), 10-1 Bridge North (IRE), 11-1 Campaign Trail (IRE), 12-1 Secret Trix (GB)
Unexposed 6-y-o OUTER BANKS pulled clear with another progressive sort when making a winning handicap debut at Wetherby in February and he’s fancied to follow up on his return. Lightly-raced Sunshine Diamond went with plenty of enthusiasm when burning off all bar one of his rivals at Warwick last time and may prove the main danger, while Campaign Trail is another to note given his record when fresh.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OUTER BANKS (IRE) 2.SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) 3.CAMPAIGN TRAIL (IRE)
RACE RESULTS
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606, 5th £302. (PenaltyValue £6337.20)Weights lowered 2lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (15 wins from 110 runners, 14%) runs IMPATIENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 28 runners, 14%) runs IMPATIENT LONGESTTRAVELLER: STRATAGEM trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 310 miles.
1 IMMORTALFAME (IRE) (32)
BgFameAndGlory-CalverleighCourt(IRE) 10 12-0
J James Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Deborah Cole, Solihull
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited
S Lewisham Developments Limited
2 IMPATIENT(FR) (41)
GrgMontmartre(FR)-VistaPalma(FR) 8 11-12
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Miss Katharine J. Holland
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM13P-444
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrived back over fences last term, completing a hat-trick.Yettohittopformthisseasonbuthe’sbackdowntohislast successfulmark.
Dec25 War 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 HappyAnd Fine (FR)
Nov25 Lin 22f HcpC
S Wasdell Group TFRHHHHI BHA115
3 FORTESCUE (GB) (34)
BgShirocco(GER)-LastofHerLine 12 11-11
J SamTwiston-Davies E Visor
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Mrs L Nixon
B T. F. F. Nixon
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
4 STRATAGEM (FR) (16)
GrgSundayBreak(JPN)-OurZiga(FR) 10 11-9
J Shane Fenelon (5) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr Mickey Bowen
B O. Triboire & S.C.E.A. Ecurie Des Jap
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
5 KAYCE DUTTON (IRE) (16)
BgOcovango-CaseHardened(IRE)
8 11-9
J Robert Dunne E Cheek Pieces
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O John Lawson & Charles Pogson
B Springmount Stud
S Tote
6
FUJI FLIGHT(FR) (58)
BgDayFlight-Silverlea(FR)
11 11-6
J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O George and Drury
B MrJacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil
S Faucets Limited
7 SMURFETTE (GB) (32)
BmBlueBresil(FR)-Veronaise(FR) 8 11-2
J JackAndrews
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O G &T Racing Club
B Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton
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FORMF3-4251 D
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedbetterthaneverwhendoublinghistallyoverfences with a decisive victory at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) in the run-up to Christmas. Now7lbhigherinatougherraceandconsistencyhasn’talwaysbeenhisforte butthere’slittledoubtthathewillbeadangertoallifagainon-song.
Dec25 Hun 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/12 HeKnowsBetter(IRE)43/
Nov25 Fls 23f HcpC soft 5/9 Howaya Now (IRE)
Oct25 Utt 24f HcpC good 2/5 Fern Hill (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA114
FORM45P4-36 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for almost 4 years and little encouragementbothstartsthisterm.
Dec25 Don 23f HcpC good 6/7 Some Scope 36l Dec25 Lud 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Annsam 16l Apr25 Chl 28f HcpC good 4/14 Ask Brewster(IRE) 15l
TFRHHIII BHA112
FORM44/4P-46 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort at his best for Paul Nicholls but regressed. Well held both starts this season for new yard so arrives withabittoprove
16Jan Mkt 21f HcpC soft 6/8 Filanderer 30l
Dec25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/6 SilverThorn 23l Mar25 Str 22f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Sainte Doctor(FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHA112
FORM5-15U31 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinthisspherehere(2m5f)inMay, responding well to this headgear Failed to fire next 3 starts but resumed winning ways with cheekpieces re-fitted over C&D 16 days ago Mustberespectedundersimilarconditions.
16Jan Mkt 23f HcpC soft 1/8 Concetto(FR) 23/4l
Dec25 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Charles Ritz 33l
Dec25 Swl 20f HcpC gd-sf U/6 The Bluesman (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM44//3-444
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulwinningchaserin2022butfollowing2years offthetrack,ranwellbelowthatlevelall4starts.Headgearbackon.
Dec25 Exe 30f HcpC soft 4/7 Art Decco 35l Nov25 Hun 23f HcpC good 4/4
S Fresh Air TFRHHHHH BHA105
FORM62131-2 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored twice over fences last year, posting career best when easilytaking6-runnerhandicapatSouthwell(24.3f,good,9/4)14monthsago First runsincewhengoodsecondatUttoxeteronNewYear’sEve,brieflylookingtohave thewinner’smeasure.Cangowellagainifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025:TANGANYIKA(FR) 7 12 1 Charlie Deutsch 15-2 (VenetiaWilliams) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Smurfette (GB), 3-1 Impatient (FR), 4-1 Kayce Dutton (IRE), 7-1 Immortal Fame (IRE), 14-1 Fuji Flight (FR), 22-1 Fortescue (GB), Stratagem (FR)
SMURFETTE looked better than ever when going close on her belated return at Uttoxeter last month and is preferred to Impatient and Kayce Dutton, who both revived when winning last time.
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RACE (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3433, 2nd £1716, 3rd £859, 4th £429, 5th £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85) SIXTH
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Wadham (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) runs ABBEY LAW
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs MODELAPPROACH
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MR ZEE trained by M Blake, Trowbridge, 186 miles.
1 AIM STRAIGHT(GB) (34)
BgAustralia-HighHopes 6 12-0
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell (5)
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O Mr M. Edwards
B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
2 MODELAPPROACH (IRE) (47)
ChgDawnApproach(IRE)-Mainicin(IRE) 5 11-12
J IsabelWilliams E Cheek Pieces
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O BAYTREE
B J. S. Bolger
3 KALKAROO (IRE) (49)
BgAustralia-Laka(IRE) 5 11-6
J Gavin Sheehan
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O Miss S. Pilkington
B Yeomanstown LS Ltd T.Coyle Flaxmanstable
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
4 ABBEYLAW(GB) (282)
BmRoyalApplause-BruntonBlue 5 11-5
J Tom Cannon
T LucyWadham, Newmarket
O Law Fertilisers Ltd
B Mr Mark Law
S Law Fertilisers Ltd
5 NO GUARANTEE (GB) (17)
BgTheGurkha(IRE)-TropicalRock 6 11-4
J JamesTurner(5) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T Alexander Gibbons, Westbury-on-Severn
O MrAlexander Gibbons
B Littleton Stud
6 THESOLDIERSMINIT(IRE) (49)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Aweeminit(IRE) 5 11-2
J JackAndrews
T Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
O Mr S. Allwood
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
S Allwood Horse Transport
7 MR ZEE (IRE) (17)
BgZebedee-Monsusu(IRE) 9 10-7
J Rex Dingle
T Michael Blake, Trowbridge
O Staverton Owners Group
TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM5-6466
TIMEFORMVIEWModestformoverhurdlesanddulystruggledfrom astiffopeningmarkatDoncasterlastmonth.
Dec25 Don 16f HcpH good 6/10 Light Fandango (IRE) 35l Dec25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 6/14 Looping d’Arc (FR) 39l Oct25 Utt 19f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 TopJimmy 17l
TFRHIIII BHA98
FORM425000 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual juvenile hurdler winner for Adrian Keatley. Back on form when second in Newton Abbot selling handicap in September(onlyrunforDaisyHitchens)butwellbelowthatlevelin4 outingsforthisyardsince.
Dec25 Wcn 15f HcpH soft 12/13 Poet Laureate (FR) 40l
Dec25 Lud 15f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Wild Goose (IRE) 32l Nov25 Exe 16f HcpH good 14/17 Haas Boy(FR) 81l
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM321-06
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressive in summer 2024, winning Fontwell juvenile on final start. However, well held both starts switchedtohandicapsthisseasonafter15monthsoff
Dec25 Swl 15f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Tigers Moon 30l
Nov25 Lei 15f HcpH soft 7/7 Kamaxos (FR) 11l
Aug24 Fon 17f Hdl good 1/6 MasonbrookMeadow(IRE)71/2l
TFRHHHHI BHA91
FORM014-
TIMEFORMVIEWModestforminapairofFlatoutingsforAmyMurphy andbetteredhurdlingdebutformwhenwinninganotablyweakmaiden at Fakenham. Predictably found it very hard going under a penalty at Fontwellsincebutshouldbemorecompetitiveonhandicapdebut.
Apr25 Fon 21f Hdl good 4/7 Miss Goldfire (IRE) 22l Apr25 Fkn 16f Hdl good 1/6 Kelijoe(FR) 31/4l Mar25 Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/9 Aviemore 43l
TFRHHHHI BHA90
FORM300115
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedoflatebutunabletocompletethe hat-trickafteran8lbhikewhenfifthtoMrZeeatWincanton17days agobut6lbbetteroffwithwinnernow.
15Jan Wcn 15f HcpH soft 5/13 MrZee (IRE)
Dec25 Lud 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/6 HopelessDancer nk
TFRHHHII BHA88
FORM00U0
TIMEFORMVIEWAlwaysbehindonhisonlyoutinginbumpersand3 startsoverhurdlesbuttypetodobetternowhandicapping.
Dec25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 7/9 Irandando Has (FR) 16l Nov25 Bgr 16f Hdl soft U/12 Idaho Sun (IRE)Nov25 Bgr 16f Hdl soft 8/9 Orderoftheday(IRE) 27l
FORM13-0041
E Cheek Pieces
B Lynnlodge Stud &Arthur Finnan
S Sb Racehorse Rehoming TFRHHHHH BHA79
TIMEFORMVIEW Experienced handicap hurdlerwho bounced back to formwith a career-bestwin atWincanton 17 days ago Repeat of thatwillseehimbangthereagain.
8 RAMAAH (GB) (41)
ChgWaldgeist-DateWithDestiny(IRE)
J James Best
T Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
O Bill Ransom & Steve Day
B Newsells Park Stud
S SJD Racing, Js Sports UK Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
5 10-3
E Blinkers
TFRHHIII BHA75
FORM50P-P40
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest 13f Flat scorer who ran one of his better races in this sphere when (blinkered first time) fourth at Ludlow but failedtobackthatupatHuntingdonsince,
Dec25 Hun 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/11 Albie Littlewood (IRE) 24l Nov25 Lud 15f HcpH good 4/11 No More Bolero 15l Oct25 Fkn 16f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Basilette (IRE) -
2025: LADYBABS 11 11 1 ConorRabbitt 18-1 (Andrew Crook) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No 8. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
Stewards Note:
THESOLDIERSMINIT: Following its run on 14/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Mr Zee (IRE), 4-1 Abbey Law (GB), 11-2 No Guarantee (GB), 12-1 Thesoldiersminit (IRE), 14-1 Kalkaroo (IRE), 18-1 Aim Straight (GB), 33-1 Model Approach (IRE), Ramaah (GB)
MR ZEE scored in ready fashion at Wincanton so can defy a 5lb rise in which few make much appeal. Abbey Law and No Guarantee are feared most.
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (PenaltyValue £4224.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (35 wins from 195 runners, 18%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs CHIEF BLACK ROBE LONGESTTRAVELLER: CHIEF BLACK ROBE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 174 miles.
1 CHIEFBLACK ROBE (IRE) (88)
ChgElSalvador(IRE)-NoleensMoon(IRE) 10 12-0
J Fern O’Brien (5)
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Myles Osborne
B Mr Patrick Halligan
S BresBet
2 GRAINTRADE (GB) (41)
BgTelescope(IRE)-HaloFlora 7 11-11
J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O John Aprahamian & Co Ltd
B Shade Oak Stud
S Fairfax & Favor Ltd
3 BALLYWOOD (FR) (57)
BgBallingarry(IRE)-MissHollywood(FR) 12 11-3
J TabithaWorsley(3) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T Georgie Howell, TenburyWells
O Ms G. Howell
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Lafeu
S NDSEquineNutrition,DrillService(Horley)Ltd,PerillaClothingLtd
4 EVERYONESACRITIC (IRE) (21)
BgHillstar-Loughbricklandrose(IRE)
7 10-13
J IsabelWilliams E Cheek Pieces
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Mrs Janet Davies
B Mayne Kidd
S Prysg Cyf
5 FLORITA(IRE) (37)
BmShirocco(GER)-MacaRince(IRE)
8 10-13
J Jonathan England E Tongue Strap
T Sam England, Guiseley
O Sam England Racing Club
B Ann McCarthy
S Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
6 LONE SOLDIER (GB) (16)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Alegralil
J Robert Dunne
8 10-8
T Charles &Adam Pogson, Farnsfield
O Pete Wordingham & Charles Pogson
B J. R. Hales & Miss L. J. Hales
7 BEATTHE EDGE (IRE) (31)
BgBeatHollow-DarsiO’Grady(IRE) 9 10-6
J Jamie Hamilton E Blinkers
T Micky Hammond, Middleham
O Smartwater Utilities
B Ms M. Kavanagh
4.02 2m 3f 34y
TFRHHIII BHA98 FORM352554 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner hasn’t looked the force of old in either start since rejoining current yard latterly when well held in headgear(nowremoved) Doesbenefitfromadropingradehere.
Nov25 Chp 23f HcpC good 4/7 RoeAnd Co (IRE) 42l Oct25 Mkt 21f HcpC good 5/6 SureTouch 12l Sep25 Wor 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 Stiletto 29l
TFRHHHHH BHA95 FORMP-41FP2 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong-travelling sort who was much improved from his chase debut when winning here (19.1f) in October Back on track when chasing home well-treated rival at Huntingdon (16.5f, soft)41daysago,clearofrest.Makesappealtoresumewinningways
Dec25 Hun 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Touquet (FR) 23/4l
Nov25 Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Kalhandrion (FR)Oct25 Fon 17f HcpC gd-sf F/7 Majestic Moment (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA87
FORM34-P436
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran on a long losing run but showed he can be competitive from reduced mark when third at Ffos Las (19f, soft) in November,shapingwithcredithavingtakenstronghold.Notinsameform atWetherbysubsequentlybuthasrunwellatthistrackifbackonsong.
Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft 6/9 TheJad Factor(IRE) 42l
Nov25 Fls 19f HcpC soft 3/8 Jaipaletemps (FR) 41/2l Nov25 Fls 16f HcpC soft 4/8 Jaipaletemps (FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA83
FORM122-043
TIMEFORM VIEW Productive over fences last season, scoring at Hereford andLeicesterinFebruary Notinsameformthisseasonbutwasn’tdisgraced whenthirdof6inhandicapchase(6/1)atFontwell(19.5f,soft)21daysagoand nowracesoff1lbbelowhislastwinningmark.
11Jan Fon 19f HcpC soft 3/6 Alright Dai (IRE) 91/2l
Dec25 Lei 22f HcpC good 4/9 Amazing Cleni (FR)
Nov25 Fls 23f HcpC soft 7/9 Howaya Now (IRE) 51l
TFRHHHHI BHA83
FORM50-5414 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in points and surpassed lowlyhurdles formwhen successfulonchasedebutoverC&D(soft)inDecember Neverlandedablow inaracewherenothinggotinvolvedfromrearatWetherbylaterthatmonth andlightly-racedsortlooksworthanotherchance.
Dec25 Wet 19f HcpC soft 4/8 Wolfburg (IRE) 13l
Dec25 Mkt 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 GirlsBestFriend(IRE) 31/4l Nov25 Swl 20f HcpH soft 4/8 Jack Hoola 29l
TFRHHHII BHA78
FORMP543P2
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingtypewhohasplacedintwoofhislast3 startsoverfences,latterlywhensecondhere(17.2f,soft)16daysago, againfindingabitlessthanlookedlikely Shouldbeinthemixbackup intrip
16Jan Mkt 17f HcpC soft 2/9 El Rojo Grande (IRE) 1l Dec25 Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Express Surprise (IRE)Dec25 Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf
FORM354554 D
S Micky Hammond Racing TFRHHIII BHA76
TIMEFORMVIEW Isn’t one for maximum faith (has promised more than delivered) and he’s not inthe same form as hewas last season. Needstodomoretocapitaliseonfallingmark. 1Jan Cat 19f HcpC good 4/4 El Muchacho (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note: BALLYWOOD: Following its run on 6/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Grain Trade (GB), 9-2 Florita (IRE), Lone Soldier (GB), 13-2 Chief Black Robe (IRE), Everyonesacritic (IRE), 9-1 Beat The Edge (IRE), 10-1 Ballywood (FR)
GRAIN TRADE can make it back-to-back chase victories as this course, while C&D winner Florita isn’t fully exposed over fences and looks the danger Lone Soldier needs things to fall right to break his maiden but should be in the mix in an open-looking handicap
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