SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
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TODAY’S RACE SPONSORS
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Race Conditions can be found at the back of the racecard
Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Handicapper
James Norris
Commentator
David Fitzgerald
Betting Ring Manager
Andy Collins
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)
Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Michael Walton, Richard Westropp
Starters
Robert Supple
James Stenning
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
Howard Newitt
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity
Officers
Darren Stone
Christine Hannaford
Kelly Corke
Stuart Shilston
Julie Lingham
Richard Painter
FIRST RACE
12:20pm The Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 14-15
SECOND RACE
12:55pm The Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race- 2m 3f 178y 19-20
THIRD RACE
1:25pm The Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 15y 22-23
FOURTH RACE
2:02pm The Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Chase - 1m 7f 99y 28-29
FIFTH RACE
2:40pm The Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) - 2m 4f 15y 33
SIXTH RACE
3:10pm The Virgin Bet Heroes Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) - 2m 7f 103y 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
3:42pm The Virgin Bet Masters Handicap Chase- 3m 42y 42-43
TODAY’S RACING LOOKING AHEAD
Enjoy the colour and pageantry of Grand Military Gold Cup Day, with impressive military parades and engaging entertainment provided by the Armed Forces, adding a unique and memorable atmosphere to the raceday. 06/02/2026
GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP DAY
A wonderful afternoon of military racing awaits courtesy of Grand Military Gold Cup Day. Six races will unfold on the day itself, including the feature race The Grand Military Gold Cup which is for Military Amateur Jockeys only and is one of Sandown Park’s oldest races.
The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2026
RACECARD EXPLAINED
GrgJukeboxJury (IRE) - Une des Sources (FR) (DomAlco (FR))
Hollywood Racing & Barnane Stud
Mr E. Clayeux & S.C. Ecurie Couderc 14
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesinGrade1companyandthirdintheArkleasanovicebuttookhisformupanothernotchwhenloweringthecoloursofJonboninthe CelebrationChaseoverC&DinApril.Completedasimpletaskineffortlessfashiononreappearance(20.8f)andthatwillhaveteedhimupnicely
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
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
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)
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1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Virgin Bet
Scilly Isles Saturday
12:20 – A tricky opening novice hurdle to start the Virgin Bet sponsored card. The Nicky Henderson pair are bound to be well fancied. Stable jockey Nico de Bionville is booked to ride the once raced Ionian, who made a pleasing debut at Kempton on Boxing Day. Last time out winner Sinchi Roca looks the one to be on here, he won comfortably on his hurdle debut and could have the race sewn up half way up the straight.
12:55 – A small but select field for the novice handicap hurdle. Two that catch the eye as an alternative to likely favourite Bollin Thou are the unexposed ex French recruit Calme Olympien and the improving Joe Tizzard trained Tennessee Tango Calme Olympien put up a good performance at Ffos Las in October and with James Bowen on board again, we expect a follow up win.
13:25 - A competitive Class 3 handicap hurdle next. The Gary Moore trained Rip Wheeler at the bottom of the weights catches the eye. Lightly raced and progressive this season he should give a very good account of himself, as distance and conditions are of no obvious concern. The danger looks to be Soldierofthestorm.
14:02 – A two mile handicap chase, this could also be another winner for the Gary Mooretrained Kotmask. Campaigned at slightly higher level and yet still low mileage, coming off the back of a great run at Sandown in January, finishing second to Vanderpoel off 129 He remains on the same mark today. The danger to the selection at a decent each-way price would be the Jenny Candlish-trained Classic Maestro who should be there abouts at the finish.
14:40 – Most likely to be Kitzbuhel’s race to lose after his performance at Kempton on Boxing day, making all and jumping very impressively. Kala Conti will be looking to claim a hat-trick alongside Kitzbuhel, and Gordon Elliot’s mare comes here after a 16-length victory over Kargese at Cork and certainly will have her say in this race Sixmilebridge is four wins from 6 under Kielan Woods and this team could rip up the script here with soft ground in his favour
15:10 – Henri The Second is back on form after a wind op, winning over C&D in December 2024 and a close second over C&D earlier this month. The heavier ground on this hurdle course should suit. Titan Discovery was impressive last time out, winning a competitive Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham in December Party Vibes is a mare that can get involved here and should be good value to place, with two impressive runs at the back of last year should see some support for her.
15:42 – Mr Vango was unlucky not to win the Becher in December, just losing out to 18/1 shot Twig by a short head. A convincing ride over the Grand National course was a good indication he has more to offer Pic Roc hasn’t made any headlines in the last few appearances but has a better record on softer ground, which might be the catalyst to a performance akin to his 2024 form. Fortunate man will also be supported, a winning fav on boxing day at Aintree and is being ridden by the in form Harry Cobden.
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (16 wins from 111 runners, 14%) runs GRAND TETON & IONIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs GRAND TETON & IONIAN LONGESTTRAVELLER: CRACKERJACQUE trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 131 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 CRACKERJACQUE (GB) (57) 510-15 CD 6 11-6
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Midnight Crackle (Midnight Legend) SamTwiston-Davies J
O Frost, Palmer and Wakely Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B T. C. Frost geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoprobablydidn’tneedtomatchthatformtomakeasuccessfulhurdlingdebut atFontwell(17.7f)inNovember StruggledinGrade2companyatSandownsincebutthisismoresuitable. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 SINCHI ROCA (IRE) (16) 112-201 D 6 11-6
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Quri (IRE) (Gold Well) Charlie Deutsch J
O Cahill & Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B D. W. Macauley Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£70,000 afterwinning sole outing in points. Fairlyusefulwinnerin bumpers andtookwellto hurdling whenmakingasuccessfulstartin12-runnerWincantonmaiden16daysago Opentoimprovement. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 THE CISTERCIAN (IRE) (20) U6313U D BF 6 11-6
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Fair Evie (IRE) (Fame And Glory) Charlie Hammond J
O Genet Racing Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Paramount Farms Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWLefthisIrishformbehindtomakeawinningstartforStuartEdmundsin2mLeicestermaidenhurdleonheavyinDecember.Backedthatupwhen thirdunderapenaltyatHaydockbutwasrunningbelowformwhenunseatinghisriderlastatFontwelllatest.Needstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA121
4 GRAND TETON (IRE) (-) 5 11-0
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Gift of Freedom (IRE) (Presenting) James Bowen J
O Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Parkville Stud Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW€100,0003-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingusefulhurdler/chaserRoaringBullandfairlyusefulhurdlewinner/ usefulchaserLatitude.VeryinterestingnewcomerfortopstablebutIonianseeminglythestable’sfirststringonjockeybookings. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 IONIAN (IRE)
(36) 66
5 11-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Tearsofclewbay (Kayf Tara) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Liam Quinn Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWUnplacedonsolestartinIrishpointbuthewasashort-pricedfavouriteonthatoccasionandshapedbetterthanthedistancebeatensuggests(raced toofreely)whensixthof11inaKemptonnovice(2m)onRulesdebutlastmonth.Shouldbenefitfromafirst-timehoodandwillsurelyimprove TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 WISPITTWOB (IRE) (69) F2
Br B f Blue Bresil (FR) - Echarpe Tricolore (FR) (Manduro (GER))
4 10-2
HarryAtkins (7) J
O Fishwick, Quested, Thornton & McAllen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Brendan & Mary Fitzpatrick
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonthepromisesheseemedsettoshowondebutwhensecondof12injuvenilehurdle(100/1)atCork (17.3f,soft)69daysago SubsequentlysoldoutofDenisHogan’sstablefor£26,000 TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: DIAMONDS FOR LUCK (IRE) 6 11 8 Harry Cobden 8-11 (Olly Murphy) 4 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sinchi Roca (IRE), 3-1 Ionian (IRE), 7-2 Grand Teton (IRE), 6-1 The Cistercian (IRE), 8-1 Crackerjacque (GB), 22-1 Wispit Twob (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
SINCHI ROCA made a smooth transition to hurdling when accounting for a well-backed favourite at Wincanton16daysagoandlooksuptodefyingapenalty NickyHendersonsaddlesacoupleofinteresting runners in Ionian and Grand Teton. The former shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on his Rules debut at Kempton and has scope for plenty of improvement if the first-time hood has a positive effect, while the latter is bred to make a useful jumper and needs a close look in the betting.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SINCHI ROCA (IRE) 2.IONIAN (IRE) 3.GRAND TETON (IRE)
HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491, 4th £746, 5th £372, 6th £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Vaughan (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs CALME OLYMPIEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Scott (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs ZAINY CHAMP LONGESTTRAVELLER: CALME OLYMPIEN trained by T Vaughan, Cowbridge, 154 miles.
1 PRECIOUS METAL (FR) (49)
210-221 5 12-0
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Pluie d’Or (IRE) (Bering) Gavin Sheehan J
O Moores Metals and Philip Moore Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinneratCheltenhamlastwinterandhasmadeapromisingstarttohishurdlecareerthistimeround,finishingrunner-uponfirst 2attemptsbeforewinning2mLingfieldmaideninDecemberUpintripforhandicapdebut.Almostcertainlycapableofbetteragain. TFRHHHHI BHA118
2 TENNESSEE TANGO (IRE) (35) 102-633 6 11-12
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Ten Dollar Kate (IRE) (Fame And Glory) J
O The Tennessee Ten Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Coral Racing Limited S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerlastseason.Fairformwhenplacedin2mnovicehurdlesatExeter(soft)andChepstow (goodtofirm)inDecember Opentoimprovementnowhandicapping.NONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA116
firm inDecember
3 CALME OLYMPIEN (FR) (107) 44023-1 D 7 11-10
Br B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Timanfaya (FR) (Esprit du Nord (USA)) James Bowen J
O The Pant Wilkin Partnership 004 Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Scea Des Collines Tote, DragonBet S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-Frenchhurdlerwhogotoffthemarkonhisyarddebutin3-runnernovicehurdleatFfosLas (21/2m,good)inOctober Offsinceaheadofthisswitchtohandicaps.
4 ZAINY CHAMP (IRE) (36) 42P-P1P 7 11-2
HHHII BHA114
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - County Champions (IRE) (Milan) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr I F Gosden and Mr DJ Coles
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B M. Kelleher Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablewinnerof18.5fExeterhandicapinDecemberbuthaspulledupinhis3otherhandicapstarts socomeswithrisks.Fittedwithafirst-timetonguetie.
5 HOT
GODDESS
TFRHHIII BHA106
(IRE) (23) 3/534-35 6 11-1
Br B m Mahler - Hot Choice (Zafeen (FR))
HarryAtkins (7) J
O Two Sisters Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Thomas Norris FBC Manby Bowdler S TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedfrom10monthsoffwithagoodthirdof7innovicehurdleatLingfield(2m,good)inDecember.Respectable fifthon21/2mFfosLashandicapdebutsincebutthatunderlinessheneedsmorefromhermark. TFRHHIII BHA105
6 BOLLIN THOU (GB)
(12) 0-P4111
Br B g Bollin Eric - Labelthou (FR) (Saint Preuil (FR))
8 10-13
Harry Cobden J
O D Charlesworth & D Turner Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B DGM Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWContinuestogotherightwayinhandicapsforcurrentyard,havinglittletroublecompletingthehat-trickwhen landingtheoddsatLingfield(19.5f,soft)12daysago Another13lbhighernowbutitmaynotstophim. TFRHHHHH BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: SOLE SOLUTION (IRE) 7 11 11 Charlie Deutsch 3-1 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6. Stewards Note: ZAINY CHAMP: Following its run on 26/12/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Bollin Thou (GB), 3-1 Precious Metal (FR), 5-1 Calme Olympien (FR), 10-1 Hot Goddess (IRE), 12-1 Zainy Champ (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Even a further 13lb rise may not prevent the thriving BOLLIN THOU from completing a 4-timer Precious Metal looks capable of better now moving into handicap company for the first time and may give Nick Scholfield’s charge most to do
THIRD RACE
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs LYLIAN & RIP WHEELER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs LYLIAN & RIP WHEELER
LONGESTTRAVELLER: RISK DE PLUIE trained by B Clarke, Corscombe, 134 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 EL GRANJERO (IRE) (22) 2224-42 D BF 7 11-10
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Mexican Sky (IRE) (Yeats (IRE)) Richard Patrick J
O C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Thomas James Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWReliablesortwhosolestartinIrishpointsandhasimprovedasachaser,runner-upintwoofhis3startsoverfencestodate,latterlywhenjumping betterina3mnovicechaseatExeter.Likelytestingconditionsshouldoffsetthisdropbackintripandhecangiveagoodaccountagain. TFRHHHII BHA125
2 MON CHAMPION (FR) (5) 2F-6261 6 11-5 (in 7lb ex)
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Promets Moi (FR) (Satri (IRE)) J
O Ferguson, Geoghegan, Mason, McNeill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Jean-Marc Baudrelle Morson Group S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFrenchhurdleswinner.Backtosomethinglikehisbestreturnedtomoretestingconditions,edgingaheadonlinetolanda 5-runner2mchaseatHereford(soft)onMonday.Notyetfullyexposedfortopyardandmeritsrespectsteppingbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA113
3 SOLDIEROFTHESTORM
(IRE) (19) 004-012 D 8 11-3
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fiddlededee (IRE) (Beneficial) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Tom Bond Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Ann Bond Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWLengthygeldingwholandedagamblewhenwinninga14-runnerhandicaphurdleonreturnatCattericklastmonth.Advancedhisformfirsttimeupover fenceswhenclearsecondatHereford(20.9f,soft)lasttime(suitedbythewaytheracedeveloped)andthereshouldbebettertocome. TFRHHHHI BHA118
4 NORN
IRON
(IRE) (30) 2421-23 BF
8 11-1
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) HarryCobden J
O Dr Paul Kelly Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Louise Cooper-Joyce OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinishedaheadofapairofnext-time-outwinnerswhensecondonchasedebutatWarwick(soft)butundonebyhisjumpingfacedwithsharpertesta Windsor(16.2f,good)onNewYear’sDay.Tonguestraponfirsttimeandmaybeseentobettereffectover21/2mundertheseconditions. TFRHHHII BHA116
5 RISK DE PLUIE
(FR) (22) 322-263
7 11-0
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Mangenie (FR) (Irish Wells (FR)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Beard, Ford and Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B S.C.E.A Haras Du Ma & Mr Marc Dumont Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointer/hurdlerwhohasshapedwellunderpositivetacticsandmaintainedhisrunofgoodformwhenriddenwithmorerestrainttofinish thirdatExeter(17.5f,soft)lasttime.Track/stepbackupintripwillplaytohisstrengthsandhecouldmakeaboldbidifallowedhishead. TFRHHHHH BHA115
6
LYLIAN
(FR) (65) 66-1234
5 10-11
Br Ch g Tunis (POL) - Reine de Mai (FR) (Fragrant Mix (IRE)) Freddie Mitchell (3) J
O Mr T Jacobs and Mrs E Avery
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Jean Brest KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBrightstarttohischasecareerinFrancelastsummer(changedhandsfor€95,000)buthasshapedwithlittlepromiseoneitherstartfornewyard (whoalsosaddleRipWheeler).Handicapperhasbeenquicktorelentbutremainstobeseenifhefaresanybetterbackonaneasiersurface. TFRHHIII BHA118
7 RIP WHEELER (IRE) (36) 442-11P D BF
6 10-5
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Dazza (Bertolini (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr B. D. Haynes & Partner
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Thistletown Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointerfromafamilyMoorestableknowswell.Progressiveoverhurdlesandcontinuedinasimilarveinwhenmakingit2-2overfencesatLingfield (21/2m)inNovemberSomemitigationfordisappointinghat-trickbidthefollowingmonthandcouldgetbackontrackinfirst-timeblinkers. TFRHHHII BHA106
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR Blinkers worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Stewards Note: RIPWHEELER: Following its run on 26/12/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 El Granjero (IRE), 4-1 Norn Iron (IRE), 5-1 Risk de Pluie (FR), 11-2 Soldierofthestorm (IRE), 13-2 Rip Wheeler (IRE), 8-1 Mon Champion (FR), 16-1 Lylian (FR)
Having not been seen to best effect at Exeter last time, RISK DE PLUIE will be suited by this longertrip/track and he’s capable of making a bold bid. Soldierofthestorm bettered his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences and should have more to offer, while the admirably consistent El Granjero is entitled to be in the mix in a tight handicap
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ON A SELECTED RACE EVERY SATURDAY
*Max Free Bet £10. Bet must be placed within 48hrs of selected race(s) - 1st cash bet up to £10 (main market, ex antepost & specials). Win part e/w bet. Selection must lose. Free Bet: non-withdrawable, use in 7 days on sportsbook only. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply.
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs KOTMASK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs GUNSIGHT RIDGE
WEIGHTWATCHER: DR TJ ECKLEBURG won off a handicap mark of 125, his rating is now down 5lb to 120 LONGESTTRAVELLER: HADDEX DES OBEAUX trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 178 miles.
1 HADDEX DES OBEAUX (FR) (35) 11/F3/-P4 9 12-0
Br B g Saddex - Shifra (FR) (Califet (FR)) Theo Gillard J
O Mr J. Fyffe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mme Marie Devilder & Thibault Devilder JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverfencesin2022/23forGaryMooreandabsentforalmost2yearspriortoano-showondebutfornewyard(pulledup)ina CheltenhamGrade2inNovemberSubsequentfourthinaWetherbyhandicapwasbetterbutitwasstillsomewaybelowhisbest. TFRHHIII BHA145
2 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (49) FP14-44 CD 11 11-11
Br B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths (Eagle Eyed (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B M. and Mrs Watson Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdin2022renewalofthisandwenttwoplacesbetterwhenlandinglastyear’srunningoffthismark.OverallSandownformfiguresread 1321andwhilehehasn’tbeenathisbestsofarthisseason,itwouldbenosurpriseatalltoseehimbouncebackwithabigrun. TFRHHHHH BHA142
3 MARTATOR (FR) (49) 600-520 C 9 11-9
Br B g Martaline - Tornada (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J
O Camilla Norton Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr H. Des Ste Gauburge Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFormtailedoffafterback-to-backAscothandicapvictorieslastNovember.Returnedtoformwhenrunner-upbackatthatBerkshire venueonpenultimatestartbut,solidthoughthateffortwas,it’sbookmarkedbytworatherunderwhelmingperformances. TFRHHIII BHA140
4
JAX JUNIOR
(GB) (43) 3P1-214
7 11-8
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm (Double Trigger (IRE)) Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Cheryl Burton Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mrs C R Burton Brown & Brown S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis5hurdlesstartsfollowingawindoplasttermandhasundergoneanothersincehislatestfourthinaGrade2novicechaseatAscot(reportedlybled). LookedpromisingwhenscoringonsecondchasestartatKemptoninNovemberandmeritsrespectonhandicapbowinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA139
5 ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE) (14) 22-2212 10 11-2
Br B g Westerner - Sandrinechoix (FR) (Daliapour (IRE)) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Jonathan Gregory Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Ms Leah Mc Coy OLBG S TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallybelowparforJamesEwartlasttermbutmarkeasedasaresultandfirmlybackontrackfornewyardthisseason,scoringatHaydocklastmonth andrunner-uponeachofhisadditional3startsforHarryDerham.Rock-solidcandidatewholookssuretogiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA133
6
CLASSIC MAESTRO
(IRE) (14) 3413-U6 8 10-13
Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE) (Shantou (USA))
Luke Scott (3) J
O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B G. T. Morrow Equine Products UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFinestrikerateoverhurdles(5-10)andnotchedsecondsuccessinthisspherewhenmakingallinasmall-fieldLeicesterhandicaplastFebruary.However, hedidn’tgetveryfaronhisreappearanceandthenfinishedwelladriftofEscapeandevadewhensixthof10atHaydockafortnightago TFRHHIII BHA130
7 KOTMASK (FR) (28) 02-5552 CD
Br Ch g Masked Marvel - Kotkiline (FR) (Martaline)
8 10-12
Caoilin Quinn J
O Aura Racing Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies
TIMEFORMVIEWJumpingsometimesletshimdownbuthe’sclearlygotanengine,asheagaindemonstratedwhenlandingacompetitiveAscothandicapoff1lbhigherlastterm. Chasedhomeaprogressivenoviceinfirst-timeblinkers(retained)overC&Dlasttimeanddefinitechancegrantedanassuredroundofjumping. TFRHHHII BHA129
8 DENEMETHY (IRE) (22) 3222-42 D
8 10-6
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ute Antique (FR) (Robin des Pres (FR)) Jack Hogan J O Middleham Park Racing XLIX Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. Mangan Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredoverfencesatMarketRasenonBoxingDay2024andhaslargelyperformedwithcreditsince,albeitwithoutreallyprogressing. Willneedtobetteranythingthathe’spreviouslyachievedunderRulesinordertoemergeontophere.
9 DR TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) (13) 060063
8 10-3
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Conor Ring J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf S TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicelasttermandwasbeatenjust1/2-lengthbyGunsightRidgeinthisrace12monthsago(meetsthatrivalon4lbbettertermsthistimeround) Belowparinitiallythisseasonbutmorelikeitwhenthirdwithcheekpiecesenlisted(retained)atWindsorrecentlyandhe’sonetoconsider TFRHHHHI BHA120
10 RATH GAUL HILL (IRE)
(33) 11/16-03
8 10-2
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Toler Street (IRE) (Luso) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Kevin Price Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Miss Maria Brew Solstice S TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedhat-trickwhenmakingabelatedwinningreturnatNewburylastFebruary WellheldbackfromanotherbreakthereinNovemberandwhilehe steppeduponthatwhenthirdof6infirst-timecheekpieces(onagainhere)atthesamecoursenexttime,otherslookstrongeronthisoccasion. TFRHHIII BHA119
11
HYPOTENUS
(GB) (14) 34-2013 BF
7 10-2
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mathematicienne (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Taylor Fisher J
O Mr David Roseby Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Wertheimer et Frere Fire Defence Servicing S TIMEFORMVIEWReliablesortwhogainedadeservedbreakthroughsuccessoverfencesin5-runnerhandicapchaseatTauntonearlierthismonth.Hadtherunoftheracethatday, though,andwasn’tabletorepeatthedosewhentakenonforthelead(aswilllikelyhappenhere,too)atthesametrack2weeksago TFRHHIII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: GUNSIGHT RIDGE 10 11 6 Gavin Sheehan 11-1 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4. Stewards Note:
JAXJUNIOR: Following its run on 19/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jax Junior (GB), 9-2 Escapeandevade (IRE), 13-2 Gunsight Ridge (GB), 7-1 Kotmask (FR), 15-2 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 14-1 Rath Gaul Hill (IRE), 16-1 Martator (FR), 18-1 Denemethy (IRE), 22-1 Classic Maestro (IRE), 25-1 Haddex des Obeaux (FR), 28-1 Hypotenus (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
The idiom ‘horses for courses’ often rings true at Sandown and GUNSIGHT RIDGE, who made it two wins from four starts at this course (placed on other two occasions) when seeing off Dr T J Eckleburg in this race last season, is taken to enhance his good record round here. He has far lower mileage than most 11-y-os and is back down to the same mark as 12 months ago DrTJ Eckleburg could again prove dangerous and is feared most ahead ofthe rock-solid Escapeandevade and novice Jax Junior
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GUNSIGHT RIDGE 2.DR TJ ECKLEBURG (IRE) 3.ESCAPEANDEVADE (IRE)
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Where Champions Are Crowned SATURDAY 25 APRIL
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Last year’s Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase went the way of Handstands under a strong Ben Jones, who delivered glory back to the Ben Pauling stable. The gelding entered the race a dual Grade 2 winner over fences and he was third favourite out of the four that went to post . That price would go on to look generous as Handstands bravely stuck to his task to land this prize at the highest level. Ridden forward from the off, Jones tactically kept the pace on and went pillar to post, aided by some excellent jumping from the horse. Approaching the home straight, it turned into a
as the
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 1) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470 (PenaltyValue £56950)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W P Mullins (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs KITZBUHEL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (13 wins from 43 runners, 30%) runs KITZBUHEL
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: KALA CONTI trained by G Elliott & KITZBUHEL trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
2.40
1 KITZBUHEL (FR) (36) 1153-11 6 11-7
Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Valgardena (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mme Michele Juhen-Cypres
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartoverhurdlesandalreadylooksabetterchaserthanahurdler,takingthestepupinclassinhisstridewhenmakingallinKautoStar(Grade1)atKempton onBoxingDay,hisjumpingmakingitveryhardforanythingelsetogetalook-in.Thatstyleofrunningcanbeabigassetaroundhere. TFRHHHHH BHA153
2 MIAMI MAGIC (IRE) (30) 220-331 D 7 11-7
Br Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Rose de Beaufai (FR) (Solon (GER)) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr D. Hague Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B James T. Williams Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuloverhurdleslastseason(runner-upintheFormby)andshowedthatlevelatthethirdattemptoverfencesthistermwhenwinning5-runner CheltenhamnoviceonNewYear’sDay,suitedbyreturntothistrip Significantimprovementrequiredinthiscompany,however. TFRHHIII BHA142
3 SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE) (50) 11D0-11 C D 7 11-7
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Luck Or Logic (IRE) (Haatef (USA)) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Miss Barbara Hanna BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrontrunnerwholookedasmartrecruittochasingwhenwinningAyrmaidenandCheltenhamnovice(both3-runnerfields) thisseason.Wellworthashotatthislevelbutdoesfaceseriouscompetitionforthelead. TFRHHHII BHA149
4 KALA CONTI (FR) (55)
2200-11 6 11-0
Br B m Karaktar (IRE) - Rolibie de Vindecy (FR) (Roli Abi (FR)) James Bowen J
O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Patrick Joubert & Ecurie Couderc Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuloverhurdlesandmadeit2from2overfencesinthemannerofasmartchaserinGrade2maresnoviceat Cork55daysago,beatingthereappearingKargeseby16lengths.Suretomakeaboldbidforthehat-trick. TFRHHHHI BHA149
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2025: HANDSTANDS (IRE) 6 11 7 Ben Jones 10-3 (Ben Pauling) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Kitzbuhel (FR), 9-4 Kala Conti (FR), 6-1 Sixmilebridge (IRE), 20-1 Miami Magic (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
KITZBUHEL impressed with his jumping when making all in the Kauto Star at Kempton over Christmas and should prove hard to pass around here with the drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue. Kala Conti is the obvious threat having won both her starts over fences this season, including a Grade 2 mares novice at Cork by a wide margin.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KITZBUHEL (FR) 2.KALA CONTI (FR) 3.SIXMILEBRIDGE (IRE)
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THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £43040, 2nd £17740, 3rd £8870, 4th £4440, 5th £2220, 6th £1110, 7th £550, 8th £280 (PenaltyValue £56270)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (34 wins from 179 runners, 19%) runs HENRI THE SECOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Murphy (13 wins from 51 runners, 25%) runs ROARING CONQUEST & SANTOS BLUE
FANCYTHAT: J & A O’Neill won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs RED DIRTROAD today. V Williams won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs SOLE SOLUTION today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: MINELLA MISSILE trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 155 miles.
colours no horse
TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE
1 SANTOS BLUE (GB) (35) 1/521-56 9 12-0
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maybe Plenty (Overbury (IRE)) Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Nick Sutton & Adam Waugh Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeabletypewhobagged3mhandicaphurdleatNewburyinFebruaryonhisfinalrunforDanSkelton. Ranrespectablybothstartsfornewyardthistermbutotherslookbettertreated.
2 RED DIRT ROAD (IRE) (322) 4/2/511P- CD 9 11-12
141
Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Otis Regrets (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Mr Walter Connors Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof4ofhis9hurdlesstartsbutshapedasifpossiblyamisswhenpullingupatUttoxeterinMarch andhasn’tbeenseensince.Returns6lbabovelastwinningmarkandisentitledtoneedthis. TFRHHIII BHA139
3 TITAN
DISCOVERY
(GB) (50) 26/01-01 C 8 11-6
Br B or Br g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) (Grand Plaisir (IRE)) Liam Harrison J
O Glastonburys, Valentine, Bibby and Paget Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightlyracedforhisageandprovedbetterthaneverwhenwinning10-runnerhandicaphurdleatCheltenham (24f,goodtosoft)50daysago,alwaysholdingon.5lbhighernowbutlookssuretogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA133
4 HENRI THE SECOND
(FR) (28) 4120-32 CD 9 11-4
Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Harry Cobden J
O Martin Broughton & Friends 7 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well here and returned to form when close second of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f,goodtosoft)28daysago Just1lbhighernowandhelooksamajorplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA131
5 ROARING CONQUEST (IRE) (48) 4130-13 7 11-3
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Bealath Champ (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Gary Allsopp & Mark James Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Sunnyhill Stud & Kiernan Leavy Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoshowedfairly-usefulformasnovicelastseasonandmadeasuccessfulreturnonhandicapdebutatWindsor(24f)inNovember. Backedthatupwithcreditablethirdof6inhandicaphurdleatCarlisle(25f,soft)lastmonthandislikelytogiveanothergoodaccounthere. TFRHHHII BHA130
6
HARTINGTON (IRE) (30) 122-120 7 11-1
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Duchess Dee (IRE) (Bachelor Duke (USA)) Jack Tudor J
O The Wychwood Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B John O’Connor Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningreturnatCarlisleinNovemberandimprovedagain,uppedintrip,whennarrowlydeniedinBetfairStayers’handicap atHaydock(24.3f)laterthatmonth.LikelyundonebylesserstaminatestatWindsorlatestandbetterexpectedhere. TFRHHHHI BHA128
7
GABBYS CROSS
(IRE) (28) 0/02-043 D 11 10-12
Br B g Frammassone (IRE) - Mille Et Une Nuits (FR) (Ecologist) James Bowen J
O Mr J.P. McGrath Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Mrs P. M. Grainger
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to somewhere near recent best, on second start for new yard, when third of 9 in handicap chase at this course (24.2f,good,11/1)28daysago,finishingwell.4lblower,backoverthesmallerobstacles,andmustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA125
8 MINELLA
MISSILE
(IRE) (13) 00-0455 8 10-8
Br B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE) (Supreme Leader) Isabel Williams J
O Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud Prysg Cyf S
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressivewinnerof2m5fGrade2HydeatCheltenhamasnovicein2023.Hadissuessincebuthe’sheadedbackintherightdirectionin recentstarts,latestwhencreditablefifthof15inhandicaphurdle(16/1)atWindsor(24f,soft)13daysago Can’tberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA121
9
PARTY VIBES
(IRE) (49) P314-31 8 10-6
Br B m Mahler - Flame of Dixie (IRE) (Beneficial) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Richard Johnson Racing Party Vibes Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B M. O’Keeffe Humphrey Butler Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedencouragingthirdinthissphereonBangorreappearancebeforereturningtofencestowinacompetitive mares’handicapatCheltenham(20.5f)inDecember 3lblower,backovertimber,andmeritsconsideration. TFRHHHII BHA119
10
SPIKE JONES
(GB) (13) 36-23F0 D 9 10-3
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mathine (FR) (Malinas (GER)) Benjamin Macey (5) J
O Drinkwater Family & Cheltenham Boys Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Mr J. L. Lightfoot Solstice S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdlewinnerwhoreturnedinfineheartthisterm,narrowlydeniedonreappearanceatLingfieldbeforefinishingclosethirdina steadily-runhandicapatCheltenham.LatestWindsoreffortwassomewhatdisappointingbuthedoesremainonaworkablemark. TFRHHHII BHA116
11 SOLE SOLUTION
(IRE) (9) 211-355 C 8 10-2
Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Bell Storm (IRE) (Glacial Storm (USA)) Ned Fox (5) J
O Sir John Timpson Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B The Beeches & Grange Stud Timpson S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleslastterm,includingovershortertripatthiscourse.Arrivesonbackofbelow-pareffort atHuntingdon,however,andyardcontinuestogothroughaquietspell.Cheekpiecesonforfirsttime. TFRHHIII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: RED DIRT ROAD (IRE) 8 11 2 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 13-2 (Jonjo &AJ O’Neill) 13 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 10 Stewards Note:
SANTOS BLUE: Following its run on 27/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
RED DIRTROAD: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
HARTINGTON: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Henri The Second (FR), 11-2 Hartington (IRE), 7-1 Roaring Conquest (IRE), 9-1 Titan Discovery (GB), 12-1 Red Dirt Road (IRE), Party Vibes (IRE), 16-1 Santos Blue (GB), Gabbys Cross (IRE), 20-1 Minella Missile (IRE), 22-1 Spike Jones (GB), 25-1 Sole Solution (IRE)
HENRI THE SECOND boasts a fine record over hurdles here, only narrowly failing to record a third victory earlier this month. With the step back up in trip very much in his favour, he makes plentyofappeal. Hartington andTitan Discoveryhave both performed well in similar events this term and rate the principal dangers.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HENRI THE SECOND (FR) 2.HARTINGTON (IRE) 3.TITAN DISCOVERY 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
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THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (34 wins from 190 runners, 18%) runs NASSALAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runs NASSALAM LONGESTTRAVELLER: HUNTER LEGEND trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
1 MR VANGO (IRE) (56) 3P/111-2 C D BF 10 12-0
Br B g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) (Beneficial)
O Cracker and Smodge Partnership
Jack Tudor J
Sara Bradstock, Wantage T
B Frank O’Meara Equimedia Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedlastseason,landingtheLondonNationalatthiscourse,PeterMarshatHaydockandMidlandsGrandNational.Ranatleastaswellwhen beatenonlyashortheadintheBecheratAintree(25.8f,soft)onreturnandcanmakeanotherboldbidwithconditionstosuit. TFRHHHHH BHA155
2 NASSALAM (FR) (76) P0/PP-PP D 9 11-4
Br Ch g Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER)) Caoilin Quinn J
O John and Yvonne Stone
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaseratbest,recordingawide-marginsuccessinWelshGrandNational(heavy)in2023.Hasstruggledsince,though, pulledupon5ofhislast6starts.Backdowntolastwinningmarkbutawindopneedstohelpsparkareturntoform. TFRHHIII BHA145
3 PIC ROC (IRE) (42) P6-U150 D BF 8 10-7
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) (Turtle Bowl (IRE)) Ben Jones J
O Mrs Emma Kendall Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinallyopenedchaseaccountatHuntingdoninNovemberandbetterthantheresultinpremierhandicapsbothstartssince,makinga badmistake4outwhendownthefieldinSilverCupatAscot(23.8f,goodtosoft)6weeksago Canmakehispresencefelt. TFRHHHII BHA134
4 BLACKJACK MAGIC
(GB) (28) 5F/PPP-5 D 11 10-3
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - One Wild Night (Rakaposhi King) SamTwiston-Davies J
O Mr A. Honeyball Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B C. F. C. Jackson geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheBadgerBeersatWincantonin2023/24,butpulledup3consecutivestartsfromMay2024.However,after11monthsoffhetooka stepbackintherightdirectionwhenfifthof9inveterans’eventatthisC&D(good)28daysago Taskisnowtobuildonlatesteffort. TFRHHIII BHA130
5 FORTUNATE MAN (IRE)
(36) 21234-1 D 7 10-2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lady Azamour (IRE) (Azamour (IRE)) Harry Cobden J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Edmond & Mark Coleman Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookhisformupalevelsentchasingin2024/25,includingsuccessinanAintreehandicap(25f,soft)onBoxingDay.After10monthsoff (cheekpiecesreapplied),wonthesameAintreerace(good)forthesecondyearrunninglasttimeandhe’snottakenlightly TFRHHHHI BHA128
6 HUNTER LEGEND (FR) (23) 51-6033
9 10-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sience Fiction (FR) (Dom Alco (FR)) Miss LucyTurner (5) J
O Gaskins Family Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Herve d’Armaille Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFive-timewinneroverfenceswhosoonbouncedbackfromalessereffortwhenthirdof6atLudlowinDecember.However,hecouldn’t buildonthateffortwhenfillingthesamepositionatFfosLas(23.8f,heavy)23daysago Moreneededfromoutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA126
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: O’CONNELL(IRE) 9 10 11 Gavin Sheehan 7-4 (Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Mr Vango (IRE), 11-4 Fortunate Man (IRE), 9-2 Pic Roc (IRE), 11-1 Nassalam (FR), Hunter Legend (FR), 16-1 Blackjack Magic (GB)
MR VANGO proved better than ever last season, winning all 3 starts, and picked up where he left offwhen just denied in the Becher at Aintree in December He is taken to add to his tally, though Fortunate Man got back on the up when making a successful return and is respected, with Pic Roc also in the mix. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MR VANGO (IRE) 2.FORTUNATE MAN (IRE) 3.PIC ROC (IRE)
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First Race 12.20 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 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 VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race 10 entries at £75. - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
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Second Race 12.55 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horseThe second to receive £3588, the third £1794, the fourth £897, the fifth £448 and the sixth £223. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb VIRGIN BEThas generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of VIRGIN BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 12 entries, at £75. - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981; Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (Penalty Value £7804.50) Weights raised 6lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Third Race 1.25 - THE VIRGIN BETA GOOD BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake if the horse is rated 106 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 105 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 14 entries, at £75. - Closed January 26th, 2026. OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£7950;Second£3974;Third£1988;Fourth£994;Fifth£496;Sixth£248.(PenaltyValue£10406) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.02 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 6lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 2 at £50 and 13 at £250 - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (PenaltyValue £26015)
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Fifth Race 2.40 -THEVIRGIN BETSCILLYISLES NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700 and the fourth £5330 for novice five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day priorto entry Enter by noon, January 26th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 7lb Mares allowed 7lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 9 entries at £500 - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470. (PenaltyValue £56950) A SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.10 - THE VIRGIN BET HEROES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56270 to the winning horse The second to receive £21200, the third £10610, the fourth £5300, the fifth £2660, the sixth £1330, the seventh £660 and the eighth £340 for four yrs old and upwards. £500 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £100 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £400 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb (No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st) VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of VIRGIN BET. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of fourtimes in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 18 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R19 and R20 The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The penalty referred to under Rule will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race 18 entries, 4 at £100 and 14 at £500 - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £43040; Second £17740; Third £8870; Fourth £4440; Fifth £2220; Sixth £1110; Seventh £550; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56270) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Seventh Race 3.42 - THE VIRGIN BET MASTERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960, the third £5980, the fourth £2990, the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745. for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 29th. Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 5lb VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum ofthree times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 12 entries, 1 at £50 and 11 at £250 - Closed January 26th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£19875; Second £9935;Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620 (PenaltyValue £26015) SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
