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Good afternoon, and a very warm welcome to the second day of the BetVictor Jumps Season Finale, the last day of our Jumps season.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to BetVictor, the title partner of this two day fixture, as well as to today’s sponsors, the British European Breeders Fund, the family and friends of John Haine, Goffs, OLBG, and our new partner, Castle Windows.
The day’s feature race is the BetVictor British EBF ‘National Hunt’ Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle. This Grade 2 contest – with an increased prize fund of £65,000 - has attracted a high quality field with 16 declarations. Charisma Cat heads the weights in what promises to be a strongly run handicap hurdle, while particular attention will be on Strong Run, the beautifully bred full sister to Grade 1 winner Strong Leader Currently a 5/1 chance for the in form Fergal O’Brien team, she brings both pedigree and promise.
Another highlight is the afternoon’s fifth race, the most valuable National Hunt Flat Race in the country. Kindly supported by Goffs, the two mile bumper has attracted a full field of 20 runners. The current market leader is Diamond Street from the Dan Skelton yard, who made a striking debut when winning at Doncaster in January. With Harry Skelton in the saddle and the trainers’ championship entering its decisive stages, connections will be eager to secure another major success.
Alongside the racing, we’re delighted to welcome back members of the local farming community today. They joined us at this fixture last year and racegoers will again have the opportunity to view a number of tractors around the Racecourse today.
Once today’s racing draws to a close, our attention turns to the start of the Flat season on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April, when Classic hopefuls line up for the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend. This fixture also sees the return of our popular Craft Beer Festival, featuring over 30 real ales and ciders from local brewers. Discounted tickets are available for a limited time from just £22, so don’t miss out
Looking ahead, 2026 is set to be our biggest year of music yet, with all four acts now confirmed. The bumper summer schedule begins with the Gipsy Kings performing on Friday 17th July, followed by Ronan Keating on Saturday 18th July for Weatherbys Super Sprint Day. A month later, Tinie Tempah takes to the stage on Friday 14th August before Jessie J performs on Saturday 15th August, both as part of Visit Malta Hungerford Weekend. Expect top-class racing followed by spectacular live music. Super Early Bird tickets start from just £24 and are only available until Friday 27th March, so now is very much the time to book.
Finally, thank you to all our racegoers for joining us today. We hope you’ve enjoyed the Jumps season, and we would love to welcome you back for the start of the Flat season on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April for the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend, alongside the Craft Beer Festival.
Shaun Hinds Chief Executive Newbury Racecourse
Thank You to Today’s Race Sponsors
WHAT’S ON
Experience all of the fabulous entertainment we have on offer today!
Trips To The Jump
Fancy getting closer to the action? Why not watch one of the races from the last fence with former jockey Daryl Jacob. Simply meet Daryl on the left hand side of the Ticket Sales and Upgrades Booth at the following times and he will accompany you to the view-point and explain a little about the upcoming race.
2:05pm for the 2:25pm race 3:50pm for the 4:10pm race
Equine Art
Equine artist, Liz Armstrong, will be displaying originals and limited edition prints on the first floor of the Berkshire Stand.
Lambourn Open Day
Tickets for Lambourn Open Day are on sale on-site today from the Filly’s terrace
Bellinger Vehicles
Visit the Grandstand Enclosure today to explore the latest Isuzu and Subaru cars on site!
Butterfly Hats
Local Berkshire milliners Michelle Boyt and Amanda Denton will be on the ground floor of the Berkshire Stand where you will be able to find a huge range of hats on display.
Pump It Up After Party
Don’t disappear on us, stay for our after party with DJ Moonraker in The Party Tent after the last race at 4:45pm.
How To Bet
There are plenty of ways to bet at Newbury – you can either bet with the bookmakers in the ‘ring’ in front of the Grandstand and the Crafty Filly, at one of the many Totepool kiosks or in one of our Betting Shops, located on the ground floor of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand and the Berkshire Stand. Here’s a step-by-step guide of what to do:
1. Select your horse and note its name and racecard number.
2. Choose your bet –‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are the two most common types:
• ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
• ‘Each-way’ is when you place two bets in one: one for your horse to come first, the other for it to be placed. Therefore £2 each-way = £4 total bet.
• What qualifies as a ‘place’ depends on the number of runners: between two and four runners - first place only; between five and seven runners - first and second place; eight runners and over - first three places; 16 runners and over (handicaps only) - first four places.
• The place part of the bet will be paid out at a fraction of the odds, usually a quarter or a fifth - this varies depending on the bookmaker, so check if you are unsure!
3. Decide the amount, also known as the stake that you are comfortable to bet.
4. Choose your outlet and place your bet e.g. “£2 win on number three” or “£2 each-way on number six”.
5. If your horse has won, wait to hear “weighed in” over the public address system and then go and collect any winnings!
6. Got so swept up you forgot to collect your cash? There are details of how to collect winning slips after the raceday on our terms and conditions page near the back of the racecard.
Br MrT.J.Adams S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWRising10yetstillimproving,winningbothchasestartssincejoiningDanSkelton,latterly the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2 1/2m, soft) on reappearancea fortnight ago. Whether she’ll proveaseffectiveoverthisfarremainstobeseenbutwelltreatedundera4lbpenalty TFRHHHHI
Colour Graphic
Saddlecloth Number 3. Colour of Horse
Gr = Grey, B = Bay, CH = Chesnut, Ro = Roan, Br = Brown, Bl = Black, Wh = White
4. Sex of Horse
c = Colt, g = Gelding, f = Filly, M = Mare 5. Horse’s name
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Skelton (23 wins from 156 runners, 15%) runs GAMBINO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (9 wins from 84 runners, 11%) runs GAMBINO Longest Traveller: CECILIA STAR trained by L Wadham, Newmarket, 112 miles.
S GoodwinRacingLtd,EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning start over timber at Fontwell in November and has finished runner-up on last 3 outings,aparticularlygoodeffortwhenbeaten3lengthsbyKlubdeReveintheGrade2DovecoteatKempton(2m) 4weeksago Setsthestandardonthat,thoughdoeshaveatendencytojumpright
Br PatriceBourreau&LisbaneFarm S CoralRacingLimited
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £110,000 after finishing second in an Irish point and went one better in 2m novice at Exeter in November Has proved consistent in defeat since, doing little wrong when a close second back at thatDevonvenuelastmonth,andheshouldbeinthemixagain.
Br PetrusBreedingInvestments S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes
TIMEFORM VIEW Gowran maiden winner on Flat debut for Noel Meade in April and he ran a cracker when runner-upin1m4fFlathandicapthere4monthslater SinceplacedbehindConstitutionHillatSouthwelland ratesaninterestingprospectnowgoinghurdlingfortopyard TFRHHHHI
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 10f Flat winner who looks the part for jumping and shaped well when considerately handledfifthin16-runnermares’maidenatKemptonondebutlastmonth Confirmedthatpromisewhen landingaC&Djuvenilehurdlehere3weeksagoandshecanimproveagain. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
2025: JOHN BARBOUR 6 11 0 Jonathan Burke 1-3 (Fergal O’Brien) 5 ran
Betting Forecast: 6-4 Kocktail Bleu (FR), 10-3 Gambino (IRE), 4-1 Lisbane Park (IRE), 6-1 Cecilia Star (IRE), 50-1 Giddyupadingdong (IRE), 150-1 King Berry (IRE), Padel Bandit (GB), 300-1 Noble Don (IRE)
Race Summary: KOCKTAIL BLEU was runner-up in a Grade 2 at Kempton last time and he’ll be tough to beat with a replication of that form Gambino proved himself above average in a lightFlatcareerandshapedencouraginglybehindConstitutionHillondebutforDanSkelton last time, so is a highly respected hurdles newcomer, with Lisbane Park just preferred to Cecilia Star for third.
1-2-3: 1.KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) 2.GAMBINO (IRE) 3.LISBANE PARK (IRE)
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Leading course trainer (20-25): P Nicholls (42 wins from 212 runners, 20%) runs GRAND VENDETTA Trainer-in-form(last14days): NHenderson(10winsfrom40runners,25%)runs THEWOODCORNER Longest Traveller: DIAMOND KODA trained by N Kent, Brigg, 202 miles.
Br MrNevilleReid S Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful in bumpers and impressive when opening hurdles account at second attempt at Doncaster (16.6f) in November Struggled in a couple of graded contests but penultimate handicap debut secondconfirmshismarkisanexploitableone.
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-uptwiceinbumpersinIreland.Promisingstartoverhurdlesforpresentyard,landing small field maiden prior to an improved second at Catterick (19.3f) in January. Had conditions as a possible excuseinGrade2latestbutopeningmarklookstodemandfurtherprogress.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on first of 2 starts in bumpers and bright start switched to timber, runner-up at Herefordpriortogoingoneplacebetterover21/2mbackthere4weeksago,despitestilllookingverymucha workinprogress.Typetogoonimprovingnowhandicapping.
S LydeardFarmBushCamp&Lodge H TIMEFORMVIEW GotoffthemarkatChepstow(2m)inNovemberandbackontheupinarefittedhoodwhen second of 11 in 2m handicap here in January. Not disgraced without having any excuses when sixth at first namedvenuesinceandtheassessorhaseasedhisgripaheadofthis. TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who capitalised on the drop in grade and showed improved form when belatedlyoffthemarkin12-runnerhandicapatDoncaster21/2m3weeksago.Cruciallyjumpedbetteronthat occasionandthisisatougheraskbackupinclass.
Hood worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2. 2025: KALIUM (FR) 5 11 4 Alan Johns 8-1 (Tim Vaughan) 9 ran F
Betting Forecast: 4-1 Storming George (IRE), 11-2 Grand Vendetta (IRE), Thewoodcorner (FR), 9-1 Glancing Jack (GB), Doctors Hill (GB), 10-1 Fresh Perspective (GB), 11-1 Kapitein Kool (IRE), 12-1 Diamond Koda (IRE), 14-1 Red Oak (IRE), 22-1 The Boss Bear (IRE)
Race Summary: A fair winner on the Flat in France, THEWOODCORNER has made a bright start over hurdles for new connections, opening his account at Chepstow prior to seemingly finding the sharper test not suiting so well when second at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago. He remains capable of better and earns the vote now handicapping in receipt of his handy 4-y-o allowance. Top weight Storming George and Grand Vendetta are others fancied to play leading roles.
1-2-3: 1.THEWOODCORNER
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TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific over hurdles and landed a Grade 2 novice on second chase start at Wincanton in November 2023. However.missedthenext2yearsandyettofullyconvinceheretainsallofhisability,turninginalacklustredisplayatWarwick latest STEWARDSNOTE:Followingitsrunon7/2/2026itwasreportedthatthehorsewasnevertravelling. TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW LandedsomethingofagamblewhenseentogoodeffectuppedintripatMarketRasenin September However,notinsameformatAscot5weekslaterandoffsince. TFRHHHII
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6, 8.
2025: BHALOO (IRE) 7 10 13 Nico de Boinville 8-1 (Nicky Henderson) 9 ran
F Betting Forecast: 11-4 Heltenham (FR), 5-1 Prairie Wolf (IRE), 6-1 Knappers Hill (IRE), 13-2 Twinjets (IRE), 8-1 Scarface (IRE), 12-1 Hercule du Seuil (FR), 16-1 Authorised Speed (FR), 18-1 Coastguard Station (IRE)
Race Summary: HELTENHAM looked as good as ever when making it 4 C&D wins from 6 visits here in the Greatwood Gold Cup 3 weeks ago and can win this race for the third time having been successful in 2023 and 2024 Prairie Wolf also arrives in top form, while Hercule du Seuil caught the eye starting out for this yard at Doncaster 1-2-3: 1.HELTENHAM (FR) 2.PRAIRIE WOLF (IRE) 3.HERCULE DU SEUIL (FR)
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HBLB
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £524,693 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): NHenderson(10winsfrom40runners,25%) runs FRESH AS A DAISY Longest Traveller: INDANNYA trained by C Williams, South Molton, 133 miles.
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut bumper scorer who has improved a chunk with each of her three runs in this sphere, landing 21f novice at Ludlow in December before a fine second of 16 in 19f Warwick novice followingmonth.Enterscalculationsafterabreak.
3 WATAMU(GB)(32)
BrmCrystalOcean-WoolstoneOne(Authorized(IRE))
MrPaulG.Jacobs EmmaLavelle,Marlborough
Br MrPaulJacobs
S HatherdenHorseTransport TIMEFORMVIEW DebutbumperwinnerforPatMurphyinOctober2024.Gotoffthemarkoverhurdlesat HuntingdoninDecemberandimprovedagainwhenthirdof9in2mMarketRasennovicelastmonth. Wellinthemixnowgoinghandicapping.
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of an Irish point and has shaped with promise on all her three runs since sent hurdling,fifthof9in2mMarketRasennovicelastmonth ThisdaughterofMahlerpromisestobewellsuited bythislongerdistanceonherhandicapbow.Livelyoutsider
10 PISMOBEACH(IRE)(45)
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Br G.DurrheimandMariaMulcahyDurrheim S ScienceSupplements
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to win at Hexham in October and in good form subsequently until pulled up (tonguetied)in21fLudlowhandicaplastmonth Needstogetbackontrack.STEWARDSNOTE:Followingits runon4/2/2026itwasreportedthatthehorselostitsaction.
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyusefulbumperwinner Verygoodfourthin19fWarwicknoviceinJanuarybutshe failed to repeat it when occupying same position in novice at Southwell 19 days ago. More is required nowgoingintohandicaps. TFRHHHII
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair bumper performer and she has shown a similar level of form sent hurdling, posting a goodsixthof12onherhandicapdebutatMarketRasenlastmonth.Thisdemandsmorethough. TFRHHIII
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for current yard at Windsor (2m) in November Well below that form since thoughinnovicesatUttoxeterandCarlisle.Needsthisswitchtohandicapstosparkmajorimprovement.TFRHHIII
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 16 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 11, 12 Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 10, 13, 14
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
2025: SIOG GEAL (IRE) 6 11 3 Jonathan Burke 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 15 ran F
Betting Forecast: 5-1 Strong Run (GB), 13-2 Getawhisky (GB), 7-1 Indannya (FR), 9-1 Charisma Cat (GB), 10-1 Fresh As A Daisy (GB), 12-1 Watamu (GB), 14-1 Betty’s Daisy (GB), 18-1 Queenofthejukebox (IRE), 25-1 Shotgun Shirley (GB), 28-1 Future Bucks (FR), 33-1 Trinity Street (IRE), 40-1 Edith Pelham (GB), 50-1 Pismo Beach (IRE), 80-1 Gaelic Saint (GB), 100-1 Ballynorth (FR)
RaceSummary:AcrackingrenewalofthismaresGrade2eventbutit’sstillhardtoignorethe claims of GETAWHISKY who really caught the eye when a considerately handled fourth at Market Rasen last time out and can provide Dan Skelton with another big handicap success. Fergal O’Brien took this event 12 months ago and his improving Strong Run heads the list of dangers, while Trinity Street, Fresh As A Daisy and Charisma Cat also look to have more to offer and can have a say. Watamu completes the shortlist
1-2-3:
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TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when fourth of 8 in a 2m Chepstow bumper on debut in December Dulybuiltonthatwhenscoringoverthesame C&Dthefollowingmonthand,providedthathe takesanotherstepforwardhere,hecouldhaveaparttoplay. TFRHHHII
Br E.A.R.L GuittetDesbois S HeartOfTheSouthBloodstock TIMEFORM VIEW Scopey sort who didn’t shape at all badly on his introduction over this C&D in November ShowedthebenefitofthatexperiencewhenscoringindecisivefashionatKempton(2m,soft)nexttimeand thereissurelybettertocome. TFRHHHHI
TIMEFORMVIEW £15,000Getawaymareoutofa17f-21/2mhurdle/chasewinnerwhostayed23f Interestingthat this Irish raider starts off in a race of this nature and it’ll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting.
TIMEFORM VIEW £45,000 Order of St George filly out of a 15f/17f hurdle winner Yard’s strike rate in this race-typeisnomorethanfairandit’slikelythatthisfillywillbebetterfortherun. TFRHHIII
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4 10 3
BfNathaniel(IRE)-MaryEleanor(MidnightLegend) J JonathanBurke MartinHughes&MichaelKerr-Dineen HughieMorrison,EastIlsley Br MrDavidRedvers S OldOakHoldingsLtd
TIMEFORM VIEW £55,000 half-sister to fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Blue Run. Yard has had some successinbumpers(16%strikerateinrecentseasons)andshe’sworthasecondlook TFRHHIII
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 14, 15, 16, 17.
2025: KADASTRAL (FR) 5 11 6 Harry Skelton 9-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran
BettingForecast:11-4DiamondStreet(IRE),15-2LoverDesbois(FR),8-1MadamSpeaker(IRE), 10-1 Bailly’s Comet (GB), 11-1 The Mad Poet (IRE), 16-1 Keltype (FR), 22-1 Callisto Queen (GB), 28-1 Irish Goodbye (IRE), Master Roque (FR), 33-1 Sheactslikesummer (IRE), Lady Hope (GB), 40-1 Way Maker (IRE), No Way Jay (IRE), Harzandacassandra (GB), Always Proud (GB), Show Your Hand (GB), Bella Decree (GB), 66-1 Saint Arion (IRE), Mistral du Chenet (FR), 150-1 Spanish Stroll (GB)
Race Summary: The one with the most striking potential is DIAMOND STREET, who represents last year’s winning yard and created a very good impression when brushing his rivals aside at Doncaster. Indeed, he could turn out to be smart and earns preference ahead of another promising type in Lover Desbois, while Madam Speaker should build on her encouraging Wincanton debut and she can also take a hand in the finish. Bailly’s Comet. Keltype and the selection’s stablemate The Mad Poet all have each-way claims.
1-2-3: 1.DIAMOND STREET (IRE) 2.LOVER DESBOIS (FR) 3.MADAM SPEAKER (IRE)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAITLIN
Lots of love from all your family and friends.
JOhN haiNe 1942-1998
John Haine, Winter Fair, Chepstow Photo by Bernard Parkin
John Haine and style were synonymous, on horseback, his manner of dress, his choice of car or his preferred eateries, were all about style. When Brough Scott said, “Maybe John was never destined for old age and slippers”, he summed up the man to perfection.
John’s life revolved around horses from a very early age as a star performer in the show ring, and a competitive follower with the Beaufort Hounds. Apprenticed to Bob Turnell at the earliest opportunity, he rode his first winner on Misconception at Bath in 1958, but after about 30 further successes on the flat, his riding weight dictated a move to the National Hunt. Highlights of his jumping career include wins on Buona Notte in the Gloucestershire Hurdle, and the tote Champion Novices’ Chase (1964), both at Cheltenham. Two more Gloucestershire Hurdle wins followed on Chorus (1967) and Barnard (1971). Other major victories include the Scottish National on Popham Down (1964), the Imperial Cup on Sir Thopas (1967), the Topham Trophy on Charter Flight (1970) and the Welsh National on Charlie H (1972). However, it was winning the 1966 Champion Hurdle on Salmon Spray that gave John his most thrilling victory – horse and jockey matching dash and brilliance, performing a class act to the delight of the Cheltenham Festival crowd.
Ten years as a trainer brought further successes, most notably with Roger Bacon and Jenny Splendid, who enjoyed her retirement in John’s paddocks at Crudwell. Involvement in racehorse breeding and transport maintained John’s participation in the racing world he loved.
Remembering his mischievous smile, and his penchant for a punt, many friends will be raising their glasses to him today as a man who not only loved racing, but most of all loved the horse.
His wife, Sue, summed it up beautifully when she said that her life with John has been “sometimes good, sometimes bad, but never boring!”
THE JOHN HAINE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
TIMEFORMVIEW Pronetomistakesbuthasonlybeenbeatenbyunexposednovicesonprevious2completed starts, latterly over C&D, and he’s entitled to be in the mix if his jumping holds up
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging start when making it 2-2 over fences at Haydock (solid form) but well held in Greatwood Gold Cup at this track last time. Should relish these conditions, though, and may bounce back withsightslowered. TFRHHHHI
Race Summary: In a tight handicap, well-treated veteran XCITATIONS could be the value. Koukeo got the better of Escapeandevade earlier in the season and could be worth another chance 1-2-3: 1.XCITATIONS
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THE WIN UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AT OLBG PRIZES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (7 wins from 42 runners, 17%) runs
Longest Traveller: KING TURGEON trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 108 miles.
Br MrsHenriDevin
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed hat-trick last season but hasn’t fired this campaign, well held sixth in valuable handicapatCheltenhaminDecember,havingwonthecorrespondingracein2025.Doesbenefitfromadrop ingrade,though
BgMahler-MidnightInsanity(IRE)(Insan(USA))
TheFOBRacingPartnership2 FergalO’Brien,Cheltenham
Br ThomasNorris S BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Again below form at Ascot in November and may have one eye
TIMEFORM VIEW Sketchy jumper has been hit-and-miss since pulling clear with subsequent Cheltenham winnerAskBrewsteronreappearance,notinsameformwhenseekingtolandadoubleatLudlowlasttime. However,hedoeslookthetypetobenefitfromtheadditionofcheekpieces. TFR
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on fine run of form from last season with career best third on Windsor reappearance and despite having disappointed over C&D subsequently (effort flattened out having typically taken strong hold),he’smorethanearnedasecondchance TFRHHHHI
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 (EXACTA)
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 5.
2025: KING’S THRESHOLD (IRE) 8 11 6 Ben Jones 85-40 (Emma Lavelle) 6 ran
Race Summary: Having gone off too hard in the Grimthorpe, SOME SCOPE may get back on track with James Bowen aboard for the first time. He’s narrowly preferred to Havaila, who should be right in the mix if back on song, while Ballycamus could go well with cheekpieces added.
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Safe Journey Home
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With Bookmakers: A late pay service is available in case a bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.
With the Tote: Winning tickets not claimed on the course can be redeemed by returning your winning ticket to: Britbet, Customer Services, Aintree Racecourse, Princess Royal Stand, Ormskirk Road, Liverpool L9 5AS
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Today’s Race Officials & Conditions
Stewards
Sophie Candy (ChiefSteward)
Rupert Sweeting (Stewards’PanelChair)
Margaret Groves
Fergus Sweeney
Lauren Thomson
Starters
Robert Supple
Sophia Upton
Judge Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officer
Kanichi Kusano
Handicapper
James Norris
Veterinary Surgeons
David Mathieson
Charlie Schreiber
Elisabetta Giorio
Hon Surgeons
Dr. Mark Gorvin (SRMO)
Dr Kelvin Badham (RMO)
Dr Henry Knott (RMO)
Nurse
Ricki Davis
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Commentator
Stewart Machin
Raceday Announcer
Philip Brannan
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Nigel James
Equine Welfare And Integrity Officers
Mark Lashley, Darren Stone, Vince McKevitt, Christine Hannaford, Kelly Corke
Race4 3.00 - THE BETVICTOR BRITISH EBF “NATIONAL HUNT” MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (A LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE)(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (SERIESFINAL)(GBBRACE)DistributedinaccordancewiththeStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.£33819tothewinninghorseThesecondtoreceive£15548,thethird£7774,the fourth£3887,thefifth£1943andthesixth£968 fornovicefouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmaresonly,whichareE.B.F eligible,whichhavenotruninaFlatraceandwhich havebeenplacedinthefirstsixinanEBFMares’NHNovices’orMaidenHurdleRaceSeriesQualifierduringthecurrentseason.£325stakeifthehorseisrated130orhigher, or£65stakeifthehorseisrated129orlowerwith£260extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.March19th.Lowestweight10st2lb;Highestweight11st12lb (Nopenaltiesafterthepublicationoftheweights).THEEUROPEANBREEDERSFUNDhaskindlysponsoredthisraceandwillpresentamementotothewinningowner BetVictorhasalsokindlysponsoredthisrace Inaddition,a£50cashprizewillbeawardedtothepersonresponsibleforthehorsejudgedtobethebestturnedoutinthisrace Achallengetrophywillbepresentedtothewinningowner,tobehelduntilFebruary1st,nextyear.THETRUSTEESOFTHEE.B.Fhavekindlycontributed£10,000towardsthe prizemoneyforthisrace Allnumberclothstobecarriedinthisracehavebeensponsoredandwillcarrythename/logoofBetVictor.Thesponsorshippaymentof£500will bedistributedequallyamongstallhorsesstartinginthisraceinaccordancewithparagraphs24to27oftheStakesandPrizeMoneyCode.PLEASENOTE:Anoviceorjuvenile horseshallonlybequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithasrunaminimumofthreetimesinHurdleRacesinGreatBritain,IrelandorFranceinaccordancewithparagraph15of the Weights and Handicapping Code Newbury Racecourse Executive will offer a 1,000 euro travel allowance for any overseas runners in this race (must arrive at NRC to qualify).20entries,4at£65and16at£325.-ClosedMarch16th,2026 OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£25838;Second£12916;Third£6461;Fourth£3231;Fifth£1612;Sixth £806 (PenaltyValue£33819.50)
