Plumpton Racecard - Monday 9th March

WELCOME

Welcome back to Plumpton for our 7 race card with over £58,000 in prize money.

This Monday is always an important date in the National Hunt calander as it’s the eve before our sports pinicle event of 4 days at Prestbury Park. Today we are pleased to welcome Dragonbet for the very first time to Plumpton. As well as sponsoring 5 of todays races they are leading our Cheltenham preview panel that is taking place in the Final Fence Marquee at 1230pm. Please make your way down there to get some insightful thoughts and no doubt a few special offers for the week ahead.

Our previous raceday was a special day for the racecourse. We were not only able to work with such a special charity in Jamies Farm, but we were able to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to Plumpton. As the patron of Jamies Farm, Plumpton College and the Friends of the South Downs, it was a lovely moment that many of their respective teams were able to meet with Her Majesty.

As well as welcoming Dragonbet I would like to welcome both Mayo Wynne Baxter and family of John Ellis. Mayo Wynne Baxter are exceptionally supportive partners of ours and within the local community with many branches including ones at Lewes, Brighton, East Grinstead and Crawley. John Ellis was a man of the formbook who loved his racing and his family join us today to remember him and celebrate his life.

Our next fixture is on Monday 16th March when we host our Spring raceday whilst no doubt discussing the ups and downs of the previous week. If you are thinking of booking tickets or hospitality then make sure you visit our website or contact one of our team. Don’t forget to put the Plumpton Racecourse Easter Festival in your diaries, which will be held on Sunday 5th April and Monday 6th April, by booking now you will secure our best ticket prices as this is our most popular racing weekend with both tickets and hospitality always in high demand.

As we head into Cheltenham I would like to wish all our trainers and jockeys the best of luck with any runners or rides that they have this week. The Plumpton team have all had their Cheltenham Lucky15 and for more details please see our latest newsletter.

HavealovelydayatPlumpton,HeartOfOurCommunity.

Guy Chadwell CEO

RACING

Stewards

TODAY’S OFFICIALS

Monday 9th March 2026

RICHARD WESTROPP (Chief Steward), ALLAN HEPWORTH (Stewards’ Panel Chair), JOSEPH CHAN, BEN FORD, KATE SMITH

Starters WILLIAM HOWLETT, SAM AVIS

Judge JANE GREEN

Clerk of the Scales GRAHAM FORD

Veterinary Officer HOWARD NEWITT

Commentator SIMON HOLT

Raceday Announcer LEE MCKENZIE

Medical Officers Dr LUCY FREE (SRMO), Dr RIZWAN GHANI, Dr ROB DENNEY

JMR Nurse JANE JACKSON

Physio APRIL HARRIS

Veterinary Surgeons SIMON STAMPFLI SVS, KYLE LOWERY, MARIA ROSA

Betting Ring Manager DUNCAN LILLYWHITE

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers SARAH COLLINS, PETER DOUBLE, CAROL LEGGETT

Safeguarding Lead STEVE TOMLIN

Deputy Safeguarding Lead GUY CHADWELL

Official Caterers KALM KITCHEN, Unit 5 Lascombe Farm, Highfield Ln, Guildford GU3 1BB

Clerk of the Course MARCUS WATERS, Esq., Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton, 07399211919

CEO GUY CHADWELL

MEET THE TEAM

TRAINER & JOCKEY FORM

Top Jump Trainers with Runners Today

David Bridgwater - saddles Carpe Diem in the 2.30 & She’s A Driver in the 5.00pm.

Top Jump Jockeys with Rides Today

Philip Armson - rides Scottish King the 4.00pm.

Top Horses By Career Prize Money Running Today

FOOD AND DRINK AT PLUMPTON

Paddock Restaurant

The Paddock Restaurant is our premier restaurant, located on the first floor of our Sussex Stand offering panoramic views of the parade ring, racetrack and South Downs. Starting at £95pp, the Paddock Restaurant package includes a three-course à la carte menu, welcome drink, complimentary racecard, coffee & Plumpton petit fours and table for the day. Tote betting facilities within.

Final Fence Restaurant

(open on selected days)

Situated on the home straight, opposite the final fence, with a private lawn. Starting at £95pp, the Final Fence Restaurant package includes a threecourse set menu, welcome drink, coffee & Plumpton petit fours, table for the

day and a complimentary racecard. Tote betting facilities within.

Southdown Bar/Café

Popular bar and café. Serving light refreshments, locally roasted baristamade coffee, sandwiches, paninis and a selection of hot food. Tote betting facilities within.

Paddock Bar

Premier bar with views of the parade ring and finishing line. Serving a range of hot pies, sandwiches and light refreshments. William Hill betting shop and Tote betting facilities within.

Chasers Bar

Large bar with a range of refreshments available, including fresh cask beer from

Harvey’s Brewery, and hot food. William Hill betting shop and Tote counter within. Large screens showing all racing going on during the day.

Hot Drinks

Situated outside the weighing room and Owners and Trainers entrance, our coffee unit serves delicious hot drinks.

Food Concessions

Situated outside the Southdown Stand and in the picnic enclosure (select fixtures) we have a range of concessions serving various options including mac & cheese, burgers, pizzas, ice creams (select fixtures) and much more.

Confectionary available in: Paddock Bar, Southdown Café, Chasers Bar.

RACING INFORMATION

DOMOFMARY(FR)(49)321-546

B g

O Mr P. J. Cave

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

Caoilin Quinn (3) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW GotoffthemarkoverfencesatStratfordinAprilandcaughttheeyeafter6monthsoffwhenarunning-on fourthatPlumpton(25.7f,goodtosoft).DecentsixthinmuchbetterraceatCheltenhamsoonafter. TFR BHA118

A quick way to 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

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

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

16. sex of horse: c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=maredam

RACING

Jargon

Bit - A piece of metal that sits in the horse’s mouth and is attached to the bridle and reins.

Blinkers - A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, mainly from each side. Blinkers are designed to help horses concentrate in races.

Boxed in - When a horse cannot obtain a clear run during a race due to other horses being in close proximity.

Bridle - A piece of tack that fits over a horse’s head and to which the bit and reins are attached.

Bumper - Also known as a National Hunt Flat race, this race has no obstacles. Used as a way to give horses race experience before tackling hurdles and fences.

Chase - A race run over fences.

Cheekpieces - A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle and performs a similar job as blinkers in helping the horse to concentrate Clerk of the course - The person responsible for the overall management of a racecourse on a raceday.

Fences - The type of obstacle jumped during a chase race.

Furlong - A unit of measurement. A furlong is an eighth of a mile or a little more than 201 meters.

Going - The underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Going Stick - A device used to measure the underfoot conditions at the racecourse.

Handicap - A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on their overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.

Hood - A type of headgear fitted over the horse’s head to cover its ears and muffle the noise of a raceday.

Hurdles - The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and therefore take less jumping. Sometimes referred to as flights.

Length - The length of a horse from its nose to the start of its tail, and a measurement used to describe the distances between horses at the finish line.

Maiden - A horse who has yet to win a race.

Neck - A measurement used to describe a winning margin in a close finish.

Non-runner - A horse withdrawn from a race for which it had been declared.

Novice - A race for horses who are in their first season in that code of racing.

Off the bridle - A term to describe a horse not travelling well.

On the bridle - A term to describe a horse travelling well.

Open ditch - A fence with a ditch on the take-off side.

Outsider - A horse whose chance of winning is considered unlikely.

Parade ring - The area of a racecourse where horses are paraded before each race.

Photo finish - A close race finish, requiring the raceday judge to consult a photo before declaring the winner.

Pulled up - A horse who is brought to a halt during a race by its jockey.

Pulling - A horse who is keen during a race and wants to go faster than its jockey is allowing.

Pushed out - Describes a horse who has gone clear of its rivals in a race after minimal urging from its jockey.

Staying on - A phrase referring to a horse who finished strongly during the closing stages.

Stewards’ inquiry - An inquiry held at the racecourse on a raceday after any given race

Tongue-tie - A strap used to tie down a horse’s tongue to prevent the tongue getting over the bit which affects a horse’s breathing.

Turn of foot - A term to describe marked acceleration during a race.

Under starter’s orders - Before a race, the starter brings the field of horses into order to prepare them for the start of the race.

Weighed in - Every horse in a race has to carry a certain amount of weight. To ensure it does, all jockeys must weight in/out both before and after a race. The ‘weighed in’ announcement made after the race means the result stands.

PIPING ROCK is getting the hang of things over hurdles and appeals the most after three consistent efforts since he debuted under Rules. With the trip and ground suitable, another step forward can see the son of Poet’s World get off the mark. Five Bar Gate has a first-time tonguetie added and, as a previous course winner, he looks a big danger. Catchintsavo is another reliable option to consider.

totewin: Piping Rock

toteeachway: Five Bar Gate

RAP SOUL won with plenty in hand over C&D last month and looks progressive enough to deal with a 12lb rise. Carpe Diem is an obvious threat based what he has shown since reverting to racing under Rules. He should go well if there is enough give in the ground to bring the best out of him, while Lunar Ocean is another to note.

totewin: Rap Soul

toteeachway: Carpe Diem

This is a good opportunity for LORD OF THE GLANCE to gain a first career success. Having posted his best effort yet when a close second at Fakenham, the Alex Hales-trained sevenyear-old won’t need to find much to go one better. As Simon The Seagull and Pink ‘n Purple are both out of the handicap and Kotari hasn’t been seen over hurdles for 452 days, Desert Halo looks the biggest danger.

totewin: Lord Of The Glance

toteeachway: Desert Halo

INFERNO SACREE built on a string of consistent displays when tackling 3m for the first time and getting his head back in front at Taunton. The eight-year-old may well have more to offer over staying distances and can strike again off a 5lb higher mark. Ferret Jeeter won over C&D last time and commands plenty of respect, while Confinentic appears best of the remainder.

totewin: Inferno Sacree

toteeachway: Ferret Jeeter

SCOTTISH KING only went up 4lb for a comfortable success at Market Rasen on his latest outing and a similar kind of performance would make him very hard to beat, especially with all of his rivals having something to prove. Felton Bellevue could prove the main threat if repeating his C&D victory two starts ago, while first-time cheekpieces might aid the cause of Minella Kaiser.

totewin: Scottish King

toteeachway: Felton Bellevue

With plenty of these having questions to answer at the moment, it is hard to oppose LASKO DES OBEAUX. Harry Derham’s gelding has made the frame in all three novice/maiden starts and an opening mark of 112 should be workable. Baltray must not be discounted, despite disappointing last time, while Valadon and Galactic Charm are the pick of the remainder.

totewin: Lasko Des Obeaux

toteeachway: Baltray

OTIE’S FRIEND failed to build on a very promising debut second when seventh at Kempton a couple of weeks ago. However, that wasn’t a poor performance given the strength of the contest and the five-year-old tops the shortlist here. Any market support for newcomer Delgany Second Now would have to be noted, while Blue’s Secret Gem and Silk Mountain are others to note.

totewin: Otie’s Friend

toteeachway: Delgany Second Now

(Penalty Value £5446)

Race Stats

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (56 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs MYMILKMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Honeyball (2 wins from 19 runners, 11%) runs CATCHINTSAVO

Fancy That: C Gordon won this race in 2021, 2022 and 2023 The stable runs MYMILKMAN today

Longest Traveller: CATCHINTSAVO trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 145 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Catcheragain (IRE)

O House Family Partnership

Rex Dingle J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Thistletown Stud Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when placed in all 3 bumpers and has translated that ability to hurdles, winning 21f Ludlow maiden (soft) in January. Creditable third under a penalty at Ascot (19f, good to soft) since. Leading form claims despite conceding weight all round. TFR

Br B g Gatewood - Dreaming On (IRE)

Richie McLernon J

O Bristow and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Pat Whelan & John Whelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who also won a Rules bumper here (soft) in December. Fair form in a pair of 19f Taunton maiden hurdles since, latterly

nishing second of 8. Today’s slightly longer trip should suit and he won’t need to raise his game too much with a tongue tie added. TFRHHHHI BHA-

MYMILKMAN

(IRE)

(20) 22P-6PP

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Eile (IRE)

O Welborne Business Park Ltd

6 11-0

Freddie Gordon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Sean Reilly Welborne business park ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points but has shown little in a trio of maiden/novice hurdles this winter. TFRHHIII BHA-

PIPING

ROCK (IRE) (30) 3-233 5 11-0

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Miss Shadow (IRE)

O Biltmore Syndicate

Liam Harrison J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Sean Reilly Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third sole start in Irish points in April and fair form when placed on all 3 outings over hurdles, finishing third at Warwick (19f, soft) latest. Likely to be on the premises again. TFRHHHHI BHA120 5 SNOWSKI (IRE) (-)

Br B or Br g Snow Sky - Rose Gold Cross (IRE)

O Reach For The Sky Partnership

B Dermot & Rose Day

5 11-0

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T

Karen Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snow Sky gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Nibiru. Stable not known for first-time-out success so a watching brief is advised. TFRHHIII BHA6

UNKNOWN STRANGER (IRE) (43)

Br Br g Maxios - Millys Girl (IRE)

P-44 5 11-0

Harry Reed J

O Mr A. Coupland Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T B J. Conroy

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth on his last 2 starts in Irish points (latest Jan 25). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for new connections. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2025: OLD COWBOY 5 11 0 Niall Houlihan 4-1 (Gary & Josh Moore) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5. Stewards Note:

MYMILKMAN: Following its run on 17/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Catchintsavo (IRE), 2-1 Piping Rock (IRE), 3-1 Five Bar Gate (IRE), 28-1 Unknown Stranger (IRE), 50-1 Mymilkman (IRE), Snowski (IRE)

CATCHINTSAVO came up short under a penalty at Ascot last month but this looks slightly easier and he can prove too strong for Piping Rock and Five Bar Gate.

THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE BOG @ CHELTENHAM NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE 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. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SECOND RACE 2.30

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Bridgwater (3 wins from 46 runners, 7%) runs CARPE DIEM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Bandey (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs RAP SOUL Longest Traveller: CARPE DIEM trained by D Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold, 135 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

SOUL (FR) (14) 20-5001 CD

Br B g Kamsin (GER) - Natacha Hilda (FR)

7 12-0

Harry Bannister J

O The Soul Searchers Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mr Olivier Tricot R W Armstrong Group Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in an Irish point and left his bumper/maiden hurdle form behind when making a successful chase/handicap debut over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago. Did it easily and even a 12lb rise may not stop him with further progress likely. TFRHHHHH BHA93 2 CARPE DIEM (FR) (18) 2-13412 D BF 8 11-10

Br B g Walzertakt (GER) - Chance Bleue (FR)

O Mr P. Corbett

B Mr P. De Maleissye Melun & Mr T. Amos

3

Tom Hutsby (7) J

David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a first-time visor when back to form to win 2 1/2m Huntingdon handicap chase (heavy) last month. Showed enough to think he’s still in good heart when 18 lengths second back there since. TFRHHHHI BHA89

LUNAR OCEAN (IRE) (28)

Br Br g Sea Moon - Lawfull (IRE)

25-2625

7 10-12

Kielan Woods J

O Sox & Co Billy Aprahamian, Towcester T

B F. Tobin Lockwood Premium S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up for the fifth time over fences at Huntingdon (2 1/2m, soft) just before Christmas but he isn’t straightforward and ran no sort of race at Catterick since. His regular cheekpieces are now replaced by a first-time visor. TFRHHHII BHA77

4 GOGUENARD

(FR) (15) 42-064P D 10 10-7

Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Ouchka (FR)

Richie McLernon J

O D. J. Jeffreys D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T

B Mr Herve Robert & Mrs Adeline De Vitton Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over hurdles in 2024 but could only finish a remote fourth on both completed starts over fences last winter. Has also failed to find his best form reverted to hurdles since and goes back chasing with plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA72

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2025: TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) 7 12 0 Jack Quinlan 15-2 (Matt Crawley) 10 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

LUNAR OCEAN: Following its run on 9/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Rap Soul (FR), 2-1 Carpe Diem (FR), 6-1 Lunar Ocean (IRE), 20-1 Goguenard (FR)

The handicapper hasn’t missed RAP SOUL after his easy C&D win last month but it might not stop him up against 3 much more exposed opponents. Carpe Diem has found some form again since visored and can follow the selection home.

(CLASS 5)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2928, 2nd £1464, 3rd £732, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (48 wins from 280 runners, 17%) runs KOTARI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs KOTARI

Longest Traveller: LORD OF THE GLANCE trained by A Hales, Edgecote, 132 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

horse age st-lb

1 FRAVANCO (GB) (12) 60//6-50 7 11-12

2

Br Ch g Proconsul - Meebo (IRE) J

O Whytehall Partnership Michael Madgwick, Denmead T

B Mrs L. N. Harmes & Mr M. Willis The Injured Jockeys Fund S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA95

NON-RUNNER

DESERT HALO (IRE) (32) 44-4U03 7 11-12

Br B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Dushy Dante (IRE)

Harry Bannister J

O Mrs Joanna Jensen Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T

B Mr Joseph Roche R W Armstrong Group Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last season’s second in Lingfield maiden remains a standout effort, and now switches to handicap hurdles following an underwhelming spell over fences. TFRHHIII BHA95

3 KOTARI (FR) (137) 55045/3-

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kotama (FR)

O Heart of the South Racing 134

7 11-11

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B S.A. Aga Khan Heart Of The South Bloodstock S

TIMEFORM VIEW Close third on latest hurdle start in December 2024 (ran creditably on Flat since) and while prospect of slowly-run race isn’t ideal for keen sort returning from 4 months off/breathing operation, he has to enter calculations in a thin handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA94

GOLDEN

CIRCET (IRE) (19) 525 6 11-10

Br Ch g Rajj (IRE) - Rosilipscurvehips

O W Trenchard, A Coupland, Cheam Marketng

B Lisheen Stud

Richie McLernon J

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, winning twice in 2025. Not at that level in a trio of starts in this sphere over the winter but switch to handicapping should see him in a much better light. TFRHHHHH BHA93

Br B g Passing Glance - Tilinisi (IRE)

O In The Pink Partnership

(GB)(50) 6/U0-002 7 10-7

Kielan Woods J

Alex Hales, Edgecote T

B P. A. Pritchard Winwood Construction UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden showed first form over hurdles when runner-up behind class-dropping stablemate on handicap bow at Fakenham in January. Looked far from straightforward that day but isn’t fully exposed. TFRHHHII BHA76

PURPLE (IRE) (32) 6565 4 10-5

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Lady Friend

Ben Smith (7) J

O Simon & Christine Prout Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Seamus Mullins We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper, and while yet to show anything (other than an awkward head carriage) over hurdles, he could make more impact now tackling a low-grade handicap.

SIMON THE SEAGULL (GB)

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Downe Payment (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA83

(86) 033P-4P 7 10-5

Rex Dingle J O G Grissell, Mrs A.Lynch & Mr P Edwards

Diana Grissell, Brightling T B M. Lynch

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden races from 5lb out of the handicap and isn’t one to rely on.

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Brightling Park Estate S

TFRHHIII BHA69

2025: LADY CARO (IRE) 7 11 9 Ben Jones 3-1 (Emma Lavelle) 5 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:

GOLDEN CIRCET: Following its run on 18/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Kotari (FR), 3-1 Golden Circet (IRE), 7-2 Lord of The Glance (GB), 10-1 Desert Halo (IRE), 12-1 Pink ‘n Purple (IRE), 16-1 Simon The Seagull (GB)

A market to keep a close eye on. Fairly useful Flat performer GOLDEN CIRCET is taken to make a winning start in handicaps, though Kotari is open to improvement back over hurdles, while lightly raced Lord of The Glance showed ability last time, as well as temperament.

NOTICES

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the public, but are subject to alteration.

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the post.

HORSE CARE AT PLUMPTON

At every race meeting at Plumpton there are three specially qualified Equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Paramedic team responsible for human casualties.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses, especially those returning after a race.

THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM INFERNOBOOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

for 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) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FOURTH RACE 3.30

3m 217y

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (56 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs CONFINENTIC

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs DISCO DAVIS

Weightwatcher: ALL AUTHORIZED won off a handicap mark of 104, his rating is now down 6lb to 98

Longest Traveller: INFERNO SACREE trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 180 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DISCO DAVIS

(FR) (92) 126-4PP 7 12-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Clarinet Davis (FR)

O Mr Andrew L. Cohen

B C Quellier, A Quellier & S Quellier

Tristan Durrell J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

Wood Hall Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up both starts since an encouraging reappearance in much better race at Uttoxeter in October and while a 3-month break will need to do the trick, he cannot be totally discounted down in this grade. TFRHHHII BHA112 2

INFERNO SACREE (FR)

(11) 3-32221 C 8 11-13

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)

O Mr Russell Lane

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter

Murray Dodd (7) J

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable 3-time course winner who dictated when ending a long losing run at Taunton late last month. He’s likely to be well-positioned again and isn’t fully exposed over staying trips. TFRHHHHI BHA111

CONFINENTIC

(FR) (23) 411-665 C 6 11-13

Br Gr g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Electrostatique (FR)

Freddie Gordon J

O Alwens & Digweeds Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Marie Merienne & Mr Julien Merienne Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back races at this track as a novice, and while yet to build on that, he did see his race out better than previously in a higher grade at Ascot last time. TFRHHHII BHA111

FONTANA ELLISSI (FR)

(78) 05/0S3-0 10 11-3

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Leni Riefenstahl (IRE)

O Mr Anthony R.Hunt & Drinkwater family

5

Kielan Woods J

Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T

B S.R.L. Az. Agr. Razza Della Sila Solstice S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has fallen a long way in the weights having seemingly been hard to train and it’s hard to be confident that first-time blinkers will spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA101

FERRET JEETER

(GB) (28) P-1F131 CD 9 11-0

Br Ch g Recharge (IRE) - Halo Flora

O Mr R. J. Matthews

Chad Bament (7) J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Shade Oak Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it three wins from 4 completed starts in handicaps when successful over C&D last month and this low-mileage, straightforward type looks sure to go well again.

TFRHHHHH BHA98

6 ALL AUTHORIZED (FR) (15) 31-05F3 CD 7 11-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)

O Mr S Packham & The Dubai Five

Freddie Mitchell (3) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Ronald Wallace Huggins & George Tiney KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to his best when winning over C&D in April and following a disappointing time over fences, hinted at a revival in less-than-ideal conditions at Fontwell last month. TFRHHHII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2025: LA DOLCE DOLLY (IRE) 6 10 10 Niall Houlihan 7-1 (Andy Irvine) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Ferret Jeeter (GB), 7-2 Inferno Sacree (FR), 5-1 Confinentic (FR), All Authorized (FR), 8-1 Disco Davis (FR), 16-1 Fontana Ellissi (FR)

Likeable pair FERRET JEETER and Inferno Sacree are likely to have this between them, the former narrowly preferred given his low-mileage profile, while C&D winner All Authorized hinted at a revival last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FERRET JEETER 2.INFERNO SACREE (FR) 3.ALL AUTHORIZED (FR)

THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM DRAGONBOOSTS HANDICAP 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. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (20-25): C Gordon (56 wins from 259 runners, 22%) runs MINELLA KAISER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Mulholland (2 wins from 22 runners, 9%) runs GATA BAN

Weightwatcher: FELTON BELLEVUE won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 5lb to 89

Longest Traveller: SCOTTISH KING trained by R Armson, Melbourne, 177 miles

SCOTTISH

KING (IRE) (20) 25F331 10 12-0

Br Ch g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Thanks Bobby (IRE)

Philip Armson (3) J

O Mr R. J. Armson Richard Armson, Melbourne T

B Harry Cummins

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for some consistent efforts this season when winning a 3m Market Rasen handicap (heavy) 3 weeks ago. That was a thin race but he might have found another one here.

GATA BAN (IRE) (50) 1F-2666

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Meryemnana (IRE)

9 11-9

Richie McLernon J

O The Boot Inn Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B A. Larkin 2 D Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdle winner. Positive start to her chase career when second on Fakenham reappearance (21f, good to soft) on reappearance in October. Hasn’t come close to reproducing that in 3 subsequent outings but well treated if a recent wind operation has had a positive effect. TFRHHHHH BHA90

FELTON

BELLEVUE (FR) (8) 553313 CD 11 11-8

Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR)

O Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case

Harry Bannister J

Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on his falling mark when opening account for the season over C&D (soft) last month but merely underlined his inconsistency when a remote third at Huntingdon 8 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA89

MINELLA KAISER

(IRE) (14) 60-3325

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Siberian Vixen (IRE)

O Brenda Ansell & Jane Goddard

7 11-4

Freddie Gordon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Mrs Rita Kent Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who placed in his first 2 starts over fences chasing home Felton Bellevue over C&D latterly. Ran no sort of race (went in snatches and carried head awkwardly) back over hurdles here since and cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that. TFRHHHII BHA85

5 HILLTOWN (IRE) (57)

1U/-P3P5 CD

Br B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - California Rose

8 10-6

Ben Smith (7) J

O S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Holborn Trust Ltd We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in spring 2024 but hasn’t offered much in 4 starts (2 hurdle, 2 chase) since returning from a long absence, with his latest Fontwell fifth over the smaller obstacles no real step back in the right direction. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2025: HAVAILA (IRE) 6 11 4 Niall Houlihan 6-5 (Gary & Josh Moore) 3 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.

Stewards Note:

MINELLA KAISER: Following its run on 23/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Scottish King (IRE), 3-1 Gata Ban (IRE), 9-2 Minella Kaiser (IRE), 5-1 Felton Bellevue (FR), 16-1 Hilltown (IRE)

In a race where compelling claims are thin on the ground a chance is taken that GATA BAN can bounce back to form after a breathing operation. Recent Market Rasen scorer Scottish King looks the chief threat.

for 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) Weights lowered 4lb.

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (48 wins from 280 runners, 17%) runs GALACTIC CHARM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G & J Moore (7 wins from 38 runners, 18%) runs GALACTIC CHARM

Longest Traveller: MOON HUNTER trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 266 miles

1 LASKO DES OBEAUX (FR) (34) 2-233 5 11-12

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Shifra (FR)

Paul O’Brien J

O Martin Broughton & Friends 3 Harry Derham, Newbury T

B E.A.R.L. Les Obeaux D’Anjou Et al

OLBG S

TIMEFORM VIEW Expensive point purchase whose best Rules effort came when making the running on hurdle debut (second to fairly useful sort). Back to form away from less extreme conditions last time and could well improve now handicapping over a longer trip. TFRHHHHH BHA112 2 VALADON (IRE) (53) 4341-P4

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Art Festival

6 11-11

Bryan Carver J

O Bond, Thornton & Manhole Covers Ltd Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Tally-Ho Stud Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner did better than on reappearance when fourth at Wincanton (heavy) in January and first-time tongue stap looks a sensible addition have threatened more than he delivered on that occasion. TFRHHHII BHA111 3

GALACTIC CHARM (GB)

(15) 2-P0404 5 11-11

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Gold Charm (GER)

O The Fat Jockey Partnership

Jude Fernandes (10) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Harriet Loder KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Going through the motions this season, not shaping as though ready to capitalise on falling mark. TFRHHIII BHA111

BALTRAY

(IRE) (119) FF-362P

Br B g Milan - Shapley Shadow (IRE)

O Mrs Sarah Metcalfe

8 11-9

Liam Harrison J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mrs Martina Doran Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit-and-miss performer who found only an improver too strong in 2 3/4m Stratford handicap in October but in nothing like the same form at Kempton a month later. Capable when fresh, though.

TFRHHHII BHA109

MOON HUNTER (GB) (78) F/43P-0P 9 11-8

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Duffy

O Mr J A Rice

Jamie Gambin (7) J

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T

B Mr W. Kinsey & Mr S. Crank Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly tried in blinkers but remains one to treat with caution.

BALBOA (GB) (20) 0-05043

Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Reachforthestars (IRE)

6 11-5

Ben Smith (7) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Elwick Stud We Do Vans S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth in solid race for the grade at Taunton in December but below form in testing conditions latest. Has dropped to a very handy mark now, but long losing run remains a consideration.

TFRHHHHI BHA105 7

OAKLEY’S WAY (IRE) (58)

4-26136

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Special Choice (IRE)

O Mr A. J. Norman

6 11-2

Rex Dingle J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T B Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd & G. Hadden geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Split a pair of next-time-out winners when third in this grade in December but found out in better company at Kempton the following month. Return to 2 1/2m/drop in class both in his favour. TFRHHHHI BHA102

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2025: LUMI PLUGIN 6 11 6 Rob Hargreaves 11-4 (Gary & Josh Moore) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin

worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

MOON HUNTER: Following its run on 21/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Lasko des Obeaux (FR), 3-1 Oakley’s Way (IRE), 9-2 Balboa (GB), 15-2 Valadon (IRE), 8-1 Baltray (IRE), 16-1 Galactic Charm (GB), 28-1 Moon Hunter (GB)

Handicap debutant LASKO DES OBEAUX is likely to well positioned in a race devoid of pace and with improvement expected for the switch to a handicap/longer trip, this looks a fair chance for him to get off the mark. He’s narrowly preferred to Balboa, who remains well treated, but hasn’t won since 2023, while Oakley’s Way should go well back down in grade.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LASKO DES OBEAUX (FR) 2.BALBOA 3.OAKLEY’S WAY (IRE)

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ABANDONMENTS

In the event of a fixture being abandoned, refunds on admission badges and tickets purchased will be paid in the following circumstances:

Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund; Abandonment before completion of the third race - 50% refund;

Abandonment thereafter - no refund.

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for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999

Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G & J Moore (48 wins from 280 runners, 17%) runs MINT APPROVED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Skelton (11 wins from 50 runners, 22%) runs DELGANY SECOND NOW Longest Traveller: DELGANY SECOND NOW trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 140 miles

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

MINT

(FR) (58) 0-4412 6 11-5

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fox Mint

O Mr G. L. Moore

Ben Pollard (10) J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Mr Charles Green KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in an Irish bumper for Sean Thomas Doyle in July 2024 but has fared better in the pointing field over there since, including a maiden win in December. One to note in the betting on first start for the Moore stable. TFRHHHII BHA2 OTIE’S FRIEND (IRE) (16) 20 5 11-5

Br B g Jet Away - Ad Astra (IRE) Kielan Woods J

O Felstead Partnership Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T

B Michael Ronayne Nick Scholfield Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start when second on soft ground Huntingdon just before Christmas but failed to back that up on a quicker surface at Kempton since. Sets a fair standard if bouncing back to his debut form. TFRHHHHI BHA-

SILK MOUNTAIN (IRE) (78) 4 5 11-5

Br B g Jet Away - Ballygarret (IRE)

O Mr A. Coupland

B Mr Paddy Byrne

Richie McLernon J

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, showed a bit when 6 lengths fourth on Lingfield bumper debut (AW) in December. His pedigree suggests the likely greater emphasis on stamina this race provides should play to his strengths. TFRHHHII BHA-

BLUE’S

SECRET GEM (IRE) (-) 5 10-12

Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Aintnosanityclause (IRE)

Freddie Gordon J

O Mr Darren Price James Owen, Newmarket T

B Mr Martin Cahalan Retraining of Racehorses S

TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare. Dam (h87) lightly raced over hurdles. Debutante from a very good stable. Would firmly enter the reckoning should the betting speak in her favour. TFRHHHHI BHA5

CHOCKS

AWAY (IRE) (35) 0

Br B g Getaway (GER) - The Sailors Bonnet (IRE)

4 10-9

Paul O’Brien J

O WG Vestey AG Vestey D Spencer Churchill Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B David O’Brennan Henrietta Knight S

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds but looked badly in need of the experience when seventh of 14 on Kempton debut (2m, soft) 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

DELGANY SECOND NOW (GB) (-)

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Pretty Neat (IRE)

4 10-9

Tristan Durrell J

O Mrs Rachel Wilson Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Charles Wilson The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/top-class chaser Any Second Now and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Roxboro Road, stayed 3m. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for his top yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-

SHE’S A DRIVER (GB) (-)

Br Ch f Planteur (IRE) - Dutch Gal

4 10-2

James Turner (5) J

O The Common Potatoes David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T

B Miss Marie Steele & Chapel Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Planteur filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chase winner Na Caith Tobac. Dam 1m/9f winner. Bred to have a future but David Bridgwater is 0-10 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Delgany Second Now (GB), 10-3 Otie’s Friend (IRE), 5-1 Blue’s Secret Gem (IRE), 6-1 Silk Mountain (IRE), 9-1 Mint Approved (FR), 20-1 She’s A Driver (GB), 33-1 Chocks Away (IRE)

Well-bred debutant DELGANY SECOND NOW gets the vote for Dan Skelton, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Otie’s Friend will be a danger if bouncing back to the level of his opening Huntingdon second, while Blue’s Secret Gem is another newcomer who would very much need considering if the market speaks in her favour.

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.00 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM EXTRA PLACES ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Dragonbet have generously sponsored this race and A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £50.Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446) SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE BOG @ CHELTENHAM 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 and the fourth £486. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dragonbet have generously sponsored this race and A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 7 entries at £40. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE MAYO WYNNE BAXTER NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Plumpton Racecourse have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £36. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2928; Second £1464; Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3828.72) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM INFERNOBOOST HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Dragonbet have generously sponsored this race and A memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a £50 cashprize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries, at £50. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM DRAGONBOOSTS 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 five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Dragonbet have generously sponsored this race and a memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a £50 cashprize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £40. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE JOHN ELLIS MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Family of John Ellis have generously sponsored this race and memento will be awarded to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries, at £50. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 4lb.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM WELCOME OFFER OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313. for four, five and six yrs old 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. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Dragonbet have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a £50 cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 8 entries at £24. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

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