Where Champions Are Crowned SATURDAY 25 APRIL
SARAH DRABWELL General Manager, Sandown Park Racecourse
Welcome
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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chairman
Nick Mustoe 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
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Steve Drowne (Chief Steward)
Adam Barker (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Sophie Candy, Shaun Parker, Kate Smith, Michael Walton
Starters
Robert Supple
Sam Avis
Ciaran McKee
Judge
David Hicks
Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officers
Kanichi Kusano
Amy Hawthorn
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
Julie Lingham
Mark Lashly
Christine Hannaford
Helena Warbrick
Peter Double
Sarah Collins
Suzanne Feltham
RACING
1:15pm TheBetfairRacingPodcastsJuvenileHandicapHurdleRace-1m7f216y 14-15
SECOND RACE
1:50pm The European Breeders’ Fund Betfair ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Final - 2m 3f 178y 20-22
THIRD RACE
2:27pm The Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle Race - 1m 7f 216y 26-28
FOURTH RACE
3:00pm The BritishStallionStudsEBFMares’StandardOpenNationalHuntFlatRace-1m 7f 216y 30-31
FIFTH RACE
3:35pm The Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase - 3m 42y 34-35
SIXTH RACE
4:10pm The Betfair Exchange Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 15y 38-39
SEVENTH RACE
4:45pm The betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase - 2m 4f 15y 42-43
BET365 FLAT SEASON OPENER
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You may well see a Derby or Ascot winner at this fixture, with it being the perfect day for the sporting purist.
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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)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first. ‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
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THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for juvenile four yrs old x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (PenaltyValue £10406)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs BIBE MUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs DIAMOND JIM AND KNIGHTON LONGESTTRAVELLER: KNIGHTON & DIAMOND JIM trained by O Greenall & J Guerriero, Malpas, 184 miles.
1
BIBE
MUS (FR) (40) 1322 D 12-0
Br B g Camelot - Josephine Bettany (Dansili) Harry Cobden J
O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Ecurie de Cachene Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyimprovedoverhurdlesforRossO’Sullivan,finishingsecondinlistedhurdleatAintreebeforerunninghisbestracewhensecond inajuvenilehurdleatPunchestownlasttime.Nosurprisetoseeanotherstepforwardonfirststartforleadingstable. TFRHHHII BHA122
2 TURENNE (FR) (36) 3-152F3 D BF 11-13
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Summer Quality (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE)) Jack Tudor J
O Oliver and Sasha Brendon David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr M Daguzan-Garros & Haras Du Saubouas W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhurdlerinFrancewhowasnarrowlydeniedbyanext-time-outwinneronstabledebutandlookedincontrolwhenfallingat FontwellinDecemberDidn’tsettlefullywhenturnedoveratoddsonsubsequentlybutfirst-timehoodlooksapositiveaddition. TFRHHHII BHA121
3 GALACTIQUE (FR) (112)
2110 11-9
Br B g Galiway - Allure Folle (FR) (Evasive) Caoilin Quinn J
O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B K Morice,P Mosbeux,Ades Hazan & R.Ades Gallagher Group Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedadoublewhenputtinghisexperiencetogooduseoverhurdledebutantWinstonJunior(nowuseful)inOctoberbutoffsinceflopinGrade2 atCheltenhamfollowingmonth.HardtobelievehegavehisrunningthatdayandlooksthepickoftheMoorepaironjockeybookings. TFRHHHII BHA117
4 THE BELLHOP (IRE)
(89) 141
Br Ch g Belardo (IRE) - Royal Free Hotel (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
O Jane Davis and Sara Mould
11-9
Freddie Mitchell (3) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Newtown Anner Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasprovedadifferentpropositionoverhurdles,winningapairofFontwelljuveniles(fortunatelasttime)eithersideoffinishing wellheldfourthinWensleydaleatDoncaster Staminalookshisstrongsuitandhemayfindacoupletoospeedy TFRHHIII BHA117
5 ONLY ONE BLUE (IRE) (39) 1233
11-2
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Missunited (IRE) (Golan (IRE)) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Charles Noell and Helen Byrd Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
B Mrs Vanessa Hutch
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole filly who finished third behind Bibe Mus is listed juvenile at Aintree prior to splitting a pair of subsequentwinnersatChepstowinJanuary Formlookssolidandentitledtobeinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA110
6 DIAMOND JIM (IRE) (43) 2014 D 11-2
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Lillian Russell (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Craig Nichol J
O Mr Malcolm B. Jones Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Godolphin Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWForged clearto justifystrong support at Haydock in Decemberandwhile onlyrunning respectablywhen fourth at Warwickthefollowingmonth,helooksthetypetobenefitfromfirst-timeheadgear YardalsosaddleKnighton. TFRHHHII BHA110
7 SUPERKAP (FR) (24) 4-22 10-13
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Angela Cara (FR) (Hurricane Cat (USA)) Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs Sandra Champ Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Haras de Montaigu Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWDefinitemerittotheformheshowedontwostartsinFranceandshapedwell(justashisnewstablewerestartingtoturn acorner)behindanodds-onshotonreappearance/U.K.debutatHerefordlastmonth.Maybecapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHA107
8 KNIGHTON (GB) (18) 044 10-8
Br B g Farhh - Haydn’s Lass (Sir Percy) TobyWynne J
O Lord Vestey Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Whatton Manor Stud Dodson & Horrell Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Steadily progressing over hurdles and having not been beaten far behind the market principals at MarketRasen(25/1)onqualifyingrun,helookstohavebeenletofflightlybythehandicapper TFRHHHHH BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: NARRAGANSETT 4 11 7 Conor O’Farrell 85-40 (Neil Mulholland) 7 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5.
ProbableS.P’s: 7-2 Bibe Mus (FR), 11-2 Only One Blue (IRE), Superkap (FR), 13-2 Galactique (FR), 8-1 Turenne (FR), Diamond Jim (IRE), 9-1 The Bellhop (IRE), 12-1 Knighton (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
An interesting opener with all bar the top weight making their handicap debuts and it could pay to take a chance on steadily improving KNIGHTON whose opening mark looks a fair one. Ex-French recruit Superkap makes appeal following an encouraging stable debut, while Only One Blue split a couple of subsequent winners on her latest start
for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £80000
Owners Prize Money 1st £34432, 2nd £14192, 3rd £7096, 4th £3552, 5th £1776, 6th £888, 7th £440, 8th £224. (PenaltyValue £45016)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. 2 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 185 runners, 18%) runs THE BOSS BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 64 runners, 17%) runs UNKNOWN ENTITY LONGESTTRAVELLER: GET ON GEORGE trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.
colours no horse age
1
GENTLEMAN TOBOOT (IRE) (69) 312-113 BF 6 12-0
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Byrners Bid (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Jack Tudor J
O Brocade Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Pat McCarthy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWVerymuchontheupwhenmakingit2-2overhurdlesatExeterinDecember,beatingsubsequentGrade2winnerKlubdeReve,butproved amajordisappointment(possiblyamiss)onhandicapdebutatLeicesterlaterthatmonth.Waytoosoontowritehimoff TFRHHHII BHA131
2 GET ON GEORGE (IRE) (42) 24141P D 6 11-11
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Tri Na Ceile (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mrs Noreen McManus Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedausefulstayingnoviceinthemakingwhenlandingasecondhurdlesuccessatDoncasterinDecemberbuta lackofstaminasurelywasn’ttheissuewhendisappointinguppedintrip/classinGrade2RiverDonlasttime. TFR
3 SCORPIO RISING (IRE) (48) 33-111 D 6 11-11
BHA128
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Sixofone (IRE) (Tikkanen (USA)) Sean Bowen J
O Premier Plastering (UK) Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Danny Doran Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovinginleapsandbounds,overcomingaless-than-idealpositiontolandthehat-trickatWindsorin January Thatwasastrongraceforthegradeandhelikelyremainscapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHA128
4 LAGUNA BEACH
(FR) (49) 5312 D BF 5 11-11
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Ulster Noire (FR) (Martaline) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B E.A.R.L. Haras D’Enki Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfromhurdledebutwhenseeingoffapairofsubsequentwinnersatHerefordandwouldhavefinishedaneverclosersecondbarringalate mistakeinaqualifierforthisraceatAscotlasttime.Willneedtoprogressagain,butthat’snotoutofthequestionnowsenthandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA128
5 JURY’S IN (IRE) (22) 1-431 D 6 11-10
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Miss Dundee (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Charlie Hammond J
O ben turner racing partnership 3 Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Killian Traynor Science Supplements S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsolepointstartwho’simprovedwitheachrunoverhurdles,markedlysowhenhavingtoomanygearsforstillgreen TheBossBearatFfosLaslastmonth.Inmuchdeeperwatersthistimebutfurtherprogresscannotberuledout. TFRHHHII BHA127
6 KAKA’S COUSIN
(IRE) (22) F2-121
6 11-9
Br B g Mahler - Dancing Baloo (IRE) (Broken Hearted) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Dan Walker Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Stephanie Hanly Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepointerhasmadeaverypromisingstartoverhurdles,hisonlydefeatsofarcomingatthehandsofStarmount(disappointedlastweekend).Improved achunkwhendecisivewinnerover2matKelsolatest,however,andmakesplentyofappealwiththisgreatertestofstaminaboundtosuit TFRHHHHH BHA126
7 DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (40) 435-121
6 11-8
Br Br g Harzand (IRE) - Two Roses (IRE) (Vinnie Roe (IRE)) Jonathan Burke J
O Sir F Brooke & Sir R Pilkington
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr Wesley Loftus Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHandicapdebutantwonatHuntingdon/HerefordeithersideofbeingoutstayedbyGetOnGeorgeat DoncasterinDecemberbutislikelytofallshortinbettercompany.
8 CINQUENTA (FR) (34) 333-221
125
6 11-8
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Opaline Song (FR) (Martaline) Gavin Sheehan J
O Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Michel Larobe BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulperformancewhenquickeningclearofGeeForceFlyertogetoffthemarkatMarketRasenlastmonthbutthiswould requireamuch-improvedhandicapdebutperformance, lahisstablemateLaurensBayinthisrace12monthsago
9 RATHKENNY (IRE) (15) 21-1312
6 11-8
Br B g Masked Marvel - Shahwarda (FR) (Sendawar (IRE)) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B R. Busher Upton Viva Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWDebutbumperwinnerpostedsolidformwhenmakingall/jumpingwelltoopenhishurdleaccountatDoncasterbutnomatchfora goodprospectatFfosLaslasttime.Handicapperhasn’tdonehimanyfavoursandlikelywe’llseethebestofhimasachaser. TFRHHIII BHA125
10
TENNESSEE TANGO
(IRE) (26) 02-6331
6 11-5
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Ten Dollar Kate (IRE) (Fame And Glory) Brendan Powell J
O The Tennessee Ten Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerfinishedthirdbehindusefulprospectsatExeter/Chepstowbeforemakingthemostofa goodopportunityatPlumptonlastmonthandcouldimproveagainforthestepupintriponhandicapdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA122
11 RACE TO BASE
(IRE) (54) 21-5134 6 11-3
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Real Revival (IRE) (Milan) Harry Cobden J
O Mr D. M. Proos Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Jimmy Lawler
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulnovicewinnerwasnomatchforTaurusBay/CaptainHugoatAintreebeforefinishingfourthinacompetitiveHerefordmaidenon finalstartforTwiston-Daviesstable.Switchtohandicap/longertripopensmorepossibilitiesfornewyard.First-timetonguetie. TFRHHHII BHA120
12
UNKNOWN ENTITY
(IRE) (51) 2/432-32 6 11-3
Br B g Kingston Hill - Lady Provocateur (IRE) (Kalanisi (IRE))
O Masterson Holdings Limited
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Brian Cahill The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenlooksadifferentmodelfornewyard(formerlywithWillieMullins),buildingonapromisingdebutwhenrunningauseful,subsequent winnercloseatWincantoninJanuary Inexcellenthandsandremainswithpotentialnowtacklinghandicapsoveralongertrip TFRHHHHI BHA120
13 FOUR
SPRINGS
(IRE) (15) 1132 5 11-1
Br Br g Berkshire (IRE) - Send For Molly (FR) (Arcadio (GER)) Ben Jones J
O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Robert Armstrong Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasypoint/hurdledebutwinnerwhowasn’tgivenahardtimebehindodds-onwinneratWarwickonfirststartfollowingbreathingoperationlatest. Openingmarkdoesn’tlookbeyondhimandlooksinteresting(infirst-timeheadgear)foryardwhosaddledthe1-2in2024renewalofthisrace TFRHHHHI BHA118
14 PRECIOUS METAL (FR) (35) 10-2213 5 11-1
Br B g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Pluie d’Or (IRE) (Bering) Craig Nichol J
O Moores Metals and Philip Moore Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mr J. Deshayes & Mrs M. Deshayes Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWListedbumperwinnerwhoimprovedtogetthebetterofCinquentaatLingfieldinDecemberbutdidn’tpackthesamepunchinthefinish(racedfreely)when thirdoverC&Donhandicapdebutthefollowingmonth.Reasonabletothinkbiggerfield/strongerpacewillsuit,forallthisismuchtougher TFRHHIII BHA118
15
WOLF
WALKER (IRE) (51) 11/5-222 D BF 7 11-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Inchiquin Cailin (IRE) (Presenting) Richard Patrick J
O Mr Robert Fear and Mrs Tracey Ham Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope T
B Sean Harnedy
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timepointwinnerwhomadeitahat-trickofsecondplacefinishesoverhurdlesinaWincantonnovicelasttime. Somethingtofindonthebareform,thoughit’slikelyhe’llappreciatethisgreatertestofstaminaonhandicapbow. TFRHHIII BHA117
16 GEE FORCE FLYER (IRE) (34) 1-322 6 10-13
Br B g Jet Away - Forge Field (IRE) (Gold Well) Kielan Woods J
O geegeez.co.uk OM Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Patrick J. Doyle geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWMakesfirsthandicapstarthavingshapedwithpromisein21/2mmaiden/novicehurdles,buthewasno matchforCinquentaatMarketRasen,andScorpioRisinglooksthestable’sleadinghope. TFRHHIII BHA116
17 ROI DU RISK (FR) (34) 015-213 5 10-13
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Bella Lawena (IRE) (Presenting)
O West Coast Haulage Limited
Paul O’Brien J
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B E.A.R.L Haras de Montaigu Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedagoodattitudetogrindoutvictoryover2monheavygroundatLeicesterbutwentwithlittlefluency underapenaltybehindCinquentalasttimeandprobablylackstheclasstowinahandicapofthisnature. TFRHHIII BHA116
18 THE BOSS BEAR (IRE) (13) 2-112P 6 10-12
Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Tipp On Air (IRE) (Indian River (FR))
O Mark & Maria Adams
Tom Cannon J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Liam Flannery KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenfollowingupbumpersuccessonhurdledebutatPlumptonandunlikelywe’veseenthebestofhim since,shapingasthoughamissatFontwelllatelastmonth.Mayoutrunlongoddsifbackonsonginfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2025: LAURENS BAY (FR) 6 11 8 Gavin Sheehan 33-1 (Jamie Snowden) 16 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 13, 18.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 10, 15.
Stewards Note:
GET ON GEORGE: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
LAGUNA BEACH: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse showed signs of heat stress.
FOUR SPRINGS: Following its run on 20/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Scorpio Rising (IRE), Unknown Entity (IRE), 8-1 Kaka’s Cousin (IRE), 11-1 Four Springs (IRE), 12-1 Laguna Beach (FR), 14-1 Gentleman Toboot (IRE), 16-1 Tennessee Tango (IRE), Wolf Walker (IRE), 20-1 Jury’s In (IRE), 22-1 Draco Malfoy (IRE), Cinquenta (FR), 25-1 Gee Force Flyer (IRE), 28-1 Rathkenny (IRE), Precious Metal (FR), 40-1 Get On George (IRE), Race To Base (IRE), 50-1 Roi du Risk (FR), 100-1 The Boss Bear (IRE)
KAKA’S COUSIN could be on a very handy mark for his handicap bow and he gets the nod in a typically competitive renewal. Scorpio Rising is most-progressive and has to enter calculations following an impressive hat-trick success at Windsor, while Dan Skelton’s Unknown Entity makes plenty of appeal on the back of his much-improved Wincanton form.
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP
£100,000 BONUS RETURNS AGAIN FOR 2026!
Sandown Park Racecourse is offering a hugely valuable bonus to any horse which wins the Betfair Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle and then goes on to land any of the 28 races at the Cheltenham Festival the following week.
The Betfair Imperial Cup bonus is worth £100,000 to the connections of the winning horse and would see £60,000 awarded to the winning owner, £20,000 to the winning trainer, £10,000 to the winning yard and £10,000 to the winning jockey, split in half if different jockeys ride at Sandown Park and Cheltenham.
Only three horses have won the bonus, all when it was offered by previous race sponsors: Olympian (1993 Coral Cup), Blowing Wind (1998 County Handicap Hurdle) and Gaspara (2007 Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle). All three horses hailed from the famous Nicholashayne yard in Somerset belonging to the Pipe family, with Martin Pipe saddling Olympian and Blowing Wind, while Gaspara was trained by his son and successor David Pipe. More recently, the Dan Skelton-trained Langer Dan went close in 2021, following up his Sandown Park success with a second-place finish at Cheltenham six days later.
Sarah Drabwell, General Manager of Sandown Park, said:
“We are delighted to once again be offering the Imperial Cup bonus in 2026. We have seen some high-quality horses win the Imperial Cup and go on to take their place at the Festival just a few days later, and we hope the same happens again this year It would take a very special horse to win the bonus, but it has been done before and we hope it can be done again.”
Gaspara (black cap) - the last winner of the Imperial Cup Bonus in 2007.
ROLL OF HONOUR
THE BETFAIR IMPERIALCUP
HANDICAPHURDLE RACE
Horse
MOODY MAN
PRECIOUS BOY
KING CREDO
OLYMPIAN
PRECIOUS BOY
COLLIER BAY
AMANCIO
CARLITO BRIGANTE
BLOWING WIND
REGENCY RAKE
MAGIC COMBINATION
IBAL
POLAR RED
Trainer
Philip Hobbs
Mike O’Neill
Steve Woodman
Martin Pipe
Michael Meagher
Jim Old
Guy Harwood
Paul Webber
Martin Pipe
Arthur Moore
Barney Curley
Dina Smith
Martin Pipe
Martin Pipe
Andrew Balding
Martin Pipe
Go Dante (Red cap, pink star) secures victory in the 2025 Imperial Cup
Jockey
Peter Hobbs
Lorcan Wyer
Adrian Maguire
Peter Scudamore
Lorcan Wyer
Tom Grantham
Mick Fitzgerald
Jamie Osborne
Tony McCoy
Adrian Maguire
David Casey
Mr Ben Hitchcott
Tony McCoy
Tony McCoy
Barry Fenton
Timmy Murphy
VICTRAM
GASPARA
ASHKAZAR
DAVE’S DREAM
QASPAL
ALARAZI
PAINTBALL
FIRST AVENUE
BALTIMORE ROCK
EBONY EXPRESS
FLYING ANGEL
LONDON PRIZE
MR ANTOLINI
MALAYA
ABANDONED LANGER
SUPRISE
Adrian McGuinness
David Pipe
David Pipe
Nicky Henderson
Philip Hobbs
Lucy Wadham
Charlie Longsdon
Laura Mongan
David Pipe
Dr Richard Newland
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THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £100000
Owners Prize Money 1st £39280, 2nd £19640, 3rd £9820, 4th £4910, 5th £2450, 6th £1230, 7th £610, 8th £310 (PenaltyValue £51440) 3 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs AFADIL AND NARDARAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 64 runners, 17%) runs BRACE FOR LANDING AND KNICKERBOCKERGLORY LONGESTTRAVELLER: MESSERSCHMITT trained by N Meade, Ireland.
THIRD RACE 2.27
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) (28) 11-2132 D BF 8 12-0
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Video (FR) (Video Rock (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J
O McNeill Family & Stone Family Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Cyril O’Hara Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWWent3-3overhurdleslastseason,includingalistednovice.BestoftherestbehindLulambaonExeterchasedebut/reappearanceandcamehomealoneat Uttoxeternexttime.HeldbackbyjumpingatAyrbutlottolikeaboutstrong-travellingsecondonhandicapdebutbackovertimberlatest. TFRHHHII BHA139
2 KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (IRE) (50) 1354-20 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - The Brass Lady (IRE) (Supreme Leader) J
O S T Racing - Knickerbocker Dan Skelton, Alcester T
NON-RUNNER
B Brittas House Stud & Canterbrook Stud Stanley’s S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinDecember2024andstucktohistaskprettywellwhenfifthinthisracefromthesamemarkayear ago HaschartedasimilarroutethisseasonalbeitJanuary’sWindsorrunwasn’tnearlyasencouraging. TFRHHHII BHA139
3 GIBBS ISLAND (GB) (35) P0-1050 D 5 11-9
Br Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Stan Sheppard J
O RaceShare - Gibbs Island Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds RaceShare S
TIMEFORMVIEWVictorLudorumwinneratHaydocklastwinterandreturnedtomakeasuccessfulstarttohishandicaphurdlecareeratChepstow(2m,good tofirm)inOctoberThreelessereffortshavefollowed,thoughandthisisn’taneasyracetobouncebackinwithahoodbackon. TFRHHIII BHA134
4 GO DANTE (GB) (28) 01-610P CD 10 11-7
Br B g Kayf Tara - Whoops A Daisy (Definite Article)
O Mrs Barbara Hester
Sean Bowen J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B N. J. Henderson and Mrs S. A. Aston Betano S TIMEFORMVIEWHaswonthelast2renewalsofthis,latterlyfrom5lblowerayearago.EnhancedhisexcellentrecordatthisvenuewithanothervictoryinDecemberand whileacoupleofheavydefeatshavefollowed,itwouldcomeasnosurprisewerehetorevivepostbreathingopwithcheekpiecesbackon. TFRHHHHI BHA132
5 OOH BETTY (IRE) (49) 03-0001 CD
8 11-7
Br B m Westerner - On The Prairie (IRE) (Definite Article) Ben Jones J
O Butler, Langford, Paterson & Tory Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Miss Hannah Cashman Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewhohasbeenacredittoconnections,showingareallywillingattitudewhenlandingvaluableGrade2at AscotinJanuary Downthefieldinthisraceayearagofromthesamemarkandcareerbestneededtolandthis. TFRHHHII BHA132
6 TOP JIMMY (GB) (48) 44-1132 D
6 11-3
Br B g Kayf Tara - Isla Fernandos (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Graham and Alison Jelley
Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Graham and Alison Jelley Jelson Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOntheupsincejoiningcurrentyard,landingapairofnovicehurdlesatUttoxeterinOctoberandcontinuedthemeofrace-by-raceprogress overobstacleswhenrunner-upatWindsor(20f)inJanuary Dropbackto2m(albeitlikelytobeawell-runrace)isn’tsuretosuit. TFRHHHII BHA128
7 RUBBER BALL (GB) (7) 0-040P1 D
6 11-3
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Psychocandy (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Jack Quinlan J
O Peter Beadles Neil King, Burderop T
B Richard & Candy Mathias Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMarkeddropbackintripseemedtohelpalotandhegothiscareerbackontrackinnouncertaintermswhenlanding7-runner handicapatNewburyaweekago Up8lbinabetterracebuthe’slightlyracedandrepresentsanin-formyard TFRHHHII BHA128
8 BUBBLE DUBI (FR) (28) 3331/-10 D 9 11-3
Br B g Waldpark (GER) - Miss Bubble Rose (FR) (Sevres Rose (IRE)) Charlie Hammond J
O The Garratt Family Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B L. de Premont & P. Bollart & X. Bollart Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWStrongtravellerwhopostedausefulefforttomakelightofalongabsencein17fAintreehandicapinNovember. Thatwasanunconventionalraceandheseemedanchoredbya9lbriseatNewburylastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA128
9
MESSERSCHMITT
(IRE) (126) 355-300 D 5 11-2
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Drifting Spirit (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Danny McMenamin J
O Anthony O’Gorman Noel Meade, Ireland T
B Tally-Ho Stud Meade S
TIMEFORMVIEWJuvenilehurdlewinnerwhoshapedverywellonsecondhandicapstartwhenthirdinabig-fieldcontestatGalwayinAugust.Excellentsecondonthe levellaterthatmonthbutsubsequenthurdleseffortsduringtheautumnwereordinaryatbest.Tonguetieremovedbackfromabreak. TFRHHIII BHA127
10 NARDARAN
(FR) (15) 10-11P6 CD 5 11-1
Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Harry Cobden J
O Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW€135,000purchasewhoresumedprogressfollowingwindsurgerythisseason,scoringatPlumptonandoverthisC&Dduringtheautumn.Hasn’t beenplainsailingsincebutfifth-placefinishinhigh-profileAWnoviceafortnightagoshouldhaveteedhimupnicelyforthis. TFRHHHII BHA126
11 GOOLOOGONG (IRE) (33) 0/31-1 D 6 10-13
Br Ch g Australia - Muwakaba (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Tom Cannon J
O Mark & Lavinia Sherwood George Baker, Epsom T
B Capital Bloodstock CHARLES TYRWHITT LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatperformeratbest.OpenedhisaccountinthisspherewhenwinningFontwellnovice(17.7f,good)inNovember2024.Ingoodheart instayinghandicapsontheAWlastspringandnoflukeabout50/1routonlastmonth’sreturntohurdling.10lbriseunderstandable. TFRHHHII BHA124
12 SPIRITS BAY (GB) (23) 00-1340 D
8 10-13
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) (Presenting) Nico de Boinville J
O Mr & Mrs P Carter, J.A.B Old, M Sanders Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B A. Wintle & R. Johnson Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedwithsuccessoverhurdlesatNewtonAbbot(2m)inOctoberandpostedagoodfourthof10onjusthissecondchasingrunin2m3fExeterhandicap inJanuaryBetterwasexpectedreturnedtotimber/2matTauntonbuthewasdisappointing,albeitawidetripwasn’tmuchhelp TFRHHIII BHA124
13 JACK HYDE (IRE) (23) 4-15522 D BF 8 10-13
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE) (Kayf Tara) Tom Broughton (5) J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Noel McLoughlin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheoddsin2mNewtonAbbotnoviceinSeptemberandhasadvancedhisformsince,tonguetierefittedwhenaverygoodsecondin handicapsatCheltenhaminNovemberandTauntonlastmonth.Betterthanresulttooinlatterraceandhe’saninterestingcontender TFRHHHHI BHA124
14 WRECKLESS ERIC (GB) (28) 620-006 D 6 10-13
Br Ch g Masterstroke (USA) - Santa Diana (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonstrongnovicehandicapatCheltenhamandrananothercrackerwhennarrowlydeniedbyGoDanteinthisayearago Hasn’thitthesameheights in3outingsthistermbutyardgoingabitbetternowandhe’s3lblowerwiththisgroundmoresuitablethanNewburyCheekpiecesalsoon. TFRHHHHI BHA124
15 MR MCLOUGHLAN (GB) (15) 311010 D 6 10-12
Br B g Forever Now - Piddies Pride (IRE) (Indian Lodge (IRE)) Lorcan Williams J
O The Mammoth Pack Ltd Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Pam Ellis Kambi Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonback-to-backnovice/maidenhurdlesearlierthisseasonbeforefindingGrade2companytoohotatCheltenham.Backontrackto resumewinningwaysonhandicapdebutatHuntingdoninNovember FitfromwarmAWnovicebutneedstoraisehisgame. TFRHHIII BHA123
16 NO ORDINARY JOE (IRE) (21) 0P0005 CD 10 10-12
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) (Beneficial) Benjamin Macey (5) J
O The Cheeky Pups Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Sean Reilly
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulonhisdayforNickyHendersonbutwinlesssince2022.Fewobviouspositivestotakefromhisfirst6outingsfornewconnections butfittedwithcheekpiecesheofferedalotmorewhenfifthatAscotlastmonth.Dangerousifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHII BHA123
17 MONDO MAN (GB) (12) 230-241 D 5 10-12
Br Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Moghrama (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J
O John and Yvonne Stone
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Elwick Stud KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartontheFlatinFrance(purchasedforEUR520,000lastOctober)andverywelltreatedonthatleveloverhurdles.Wellbackedwhenonly fourthatAscotinDecember(racenotruntosuit)buthassincelandedtheoddsatPlumptonandlookstoholdleadingclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA123
18 WE’RE RED AND BLUE (GB) (56) 100-012 D 6 10-12
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Samarayia (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Patrick Doyle Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B R. W. Russell Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort early in his career but looked more professional when gaining handicap breakthrough at Huntingdon in December RanatleastaswellwhensecondatKemptonamonthlaterandheseemslikelytogiveitanothergoodgo TFRHHHII BHA123
19 STAR OF GUITING (IRE) (35) 4-3U211 D 5 10-11
Br Br g Vadamos (FR) - Innisfree Dawn (IRE) (Yeats (IRE)) Craig Nichol J
O Racing On Together Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B R. J. Whitford Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualjuvenilewinnerforNigelTwiston-Davieslastseasonandhisstrong-travellingstyleprovedwellsuitedtoMusselburgh thiswinter,winningback-to-backhandicaps.Valueforextralasttime,sohislimithasnotyetbeenreached. TFRHHHHI BHA122
20 GAME COLOURS (IRE) (15) 32-3321 D 8 10-11
Br B m Shantou (USA) - Islandbane (IRE) (Orpen (USA)) Rex Dingle J
O Baker, Cartwright & Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B C. J. Foy Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGainedrewardforherconsistencywhenlandingtheoddsin4-runnerheavy-groundhandicapatExeter 15daysago,forgingclear.Likeabletypebutfardeeperraceand3lbrisemayanchorher. TFRHHHII BHA122
21 AFADIL (FR) (35) 0P-0342 D 7 10-10
Br B g Camelot - Afsheen (FR) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Freddie Keighley (5) J
O Mr P. J. Vogt Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWAnothergoodMusselburgheffortwhensecondagaintoreopposingStarofGuitingamonthago Third inthisracefrom1lbhigherayearagosoaboldbidcouldbeforthcoming. TFRHHHII BHA121
22 GENERAL BRIAR (IRE) (52) 26-F311 D 7 10-10
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shantou Rose (IRE) (Shantou (USA))
Freddie Gordon J
O The Morestead Augean Stables Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Mrs Deborah Hobson Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVerystrongatthelinebackat2mwhenopeninghisaccountatPlumptoninDecemberandimprovedagainwhenfollowingupinaNewburyhandicap amonthlater.Jumpingandattitudebothlookassetssomuchdependsonhowhecopeswiththehurly-burlyofaracelikethis. TFRHHHII BHA121
23 BRACE FOR LANDING (IRE) (63) 42-355
5 10-7
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Annie Grit (IRE) (Bach (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Robert Kirkland and Neil & Alfie Smith
B A. & M. Mellerick
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWMadetheframebothstartsinFranceandeasilybesteffortforthisyardwithcheekpieceswhenfifthover C&DinJanuary Intophandsandnotyetexposedbutheneedstoraisehisgame.RESERVE. TFRHHHII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 24
2025: GO DANTE 9 10 8 Sean Bowen 6-1 (Olly Murphy) 17 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 14. Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 10, 13, 16, 20 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 10, 16, 23. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Mondo Man (GB), 9-1 Wreckless Eric (GB), 10-1 Brace For Landing (IRE), 12-1 Go Dante (GB), 14-1 RubberBall (GB), General Briar(IRE), 16-1 Knickerbockerglory (IRE), 18-1Jack Hyde (IRE), 20-1 StarofGuiting (IRE), 22-1 Afadil (FR), 25-1 Fingle Bridge (IRE), Ooh Betty (IRE), 28-1 Top Jimmy (GB), Gooloogong (IRE), 33-1 Nardaran (FR), 40-1 Bubble Dubi (FR), Messerschmitt (IRE), No Ordinary Joe (IRE), We’re Red And Blue (GB), Game Colours (IRE), 50-1 Gibbs Island (GB), 80-1 Mr McLoughlan (GB), 100-1 Spirits Bay (GB)
A big-field handicap but the eye is firmly drawn towards MONDO MAN. He failed to justify support on handicap debut at Ascot in December but he’s since outclassed inferior opposition at Plumpton and based on his Flat form, he can confirm his mark to be lenient this time Wreckless Eric was runner-up in this a year ago and looks interesting with cheekpieces on, while Go Dante demands consideration chasing an Imperial Cup hat-trick.
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forfour, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13074, 2nd £5367, 3rd £2685, 4th £1341, 5th £672, 6th £336. (PenaltyValue £17085)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (33 wins from 185 runners, 18%) runs TI’MAMZEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 64 runners, 17%) runs CAPRICCIOSE AND LUNE BRILLANTE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: LENNON GROVE trained by G Cromwell, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 TI’MAMZEL (FR) (48) 12 D 5 11-6
Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Etoile de Mogador (FR) (Goldneyev (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Paul Hunt Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Anthony Gourama & Mr Timothe Gourama Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEW€105,000NoRiskAtAllfillywholoweredthecoloursofahostofpreviouswinnerswhenlanding14-runnerlistedbumperatHuntingdonondebutinDecember LostlittleindefeatagainstthegeldingsatWindsorsubsequentlyandhastoberespecteddespitehavingtoconcedeweightallround. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 BABS (GB) (90) 10 D 5 11-2
Br B m Poet’s Word (IRE) - Magnetize (IRE) (Gold Well) Kielan Woods J
O Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Magnetize Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressionwhenbelyingoddsof22/1onherStratforddebutinOctober,showingfartoomuchspeedforher5rivals.Seemedtobefound outinbettercompanyencounteringmuchsofterconditionswhenonlyseventhof14toreopposingTi’mamzelatHuntingdon,though. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 BURDS OF A FEATHER (IRE) (15) U-Fr11 D 5 11-2
Br B m Westerner - Pollys Deep Ocean (IRE) (Presenting) David Bass J
O Charles Noell and Helen Byrd Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
B Miss Eleanor Broderick
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulpointerwhoshowedallthatabilityandmorefittedwithatonguestrapwhenrunningoutamostdominantwinner of8-runnerbumperatWarwick(2m)justoverafortnightago Didplentywrongtherebutshe’sclearlypromising. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4
CAPRICCIOSE
(IRE) (83) 31 5 11-2
Br Gr m Capri (IRE) - Have More (Haafhd) Charlie Todd J
O Ian Wicks & Paul Morrall
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Grange Stud Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed debut promise with victory in 6-runner bumper at Carlisle (17f, soft) in December, showing bundles of staminaoncemore.SinceleftJohnDawsonandthestiffnatureofthistrackshouldsuitnowsteppingupingrade. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 GIDGE (GB) (90) 2-54
6 11-2
Br Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Cardline (FR) (Martaline) Jonathan Burke J
O Sullivan Group Limited Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsecondof12onUttoxeterdebutinMarchandreturnedtoasimilarlevelwhen31/2lengthsfourthof14toreopposingTi’mamzel inlistedbumperatHuntingdon(15.8f,soft)inDecember,albeitwiththebenefitofanenterprisingride.Looksvulnerableagain. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 JOAN’S
CHOICE (IRE) (82) 321
6 11-2
Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Strawberry Lane (IRE) (Moscow Society (USA)) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr M. Creed Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Michael Creed TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tneedtoimproveonherlucklessWetherbyruntogetoffthemarkin12-runnerbumper(9/4)at Plumpton(17.8f,goodtosoft)inDecember Facesamuchstiffertaskinthisgrade. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 KAMILLE AU KANADA (FR) (111) D1
6 11-2
Br Ch m Tiger Groom - Dragey Plage (FR) (Crillon (FR)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Goodall & Warwick-Rogers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ecurie Des Vives Terres & Pa-Ouvry geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW£72,000TigerGroommare.Damunracedsistertofairhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed31f)ChristmasInApril.WonbothstartsinIrish pointsin2025(disqualifiedonfirstoccasionduetobannedsubstance) PitchedinquitedeeponRulesdebut.Wearstonguetie. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 LENNON GROVE (IRE) (77) 21-521
5 11-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Roc N Roe (IRE) (Mahler) Harry Cobden J
O Mr J. Fyffe Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Kieran & Breda Lennon JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoimprovedagaintogetoffthemarkatthethirdtimeofaskinginthisspherein16-runnereventat Thurles(16.1f,soft)inDecember NeedsalotmoreatthislevelbutdoeshavetheassistanceofHarryCobden. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 LUNE BRILLANTE (IRE) (90) 16
5 11-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - En Vedette (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Harry Skelton J
O Agardsley Investments & Dan Skelton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£105,000WalkInTheParkfillywholookedabrightprospectwhenovercominginexperienceonCarlisledebut(soft)inNovemberShapedmuchbetter thanthebareresult(snatcheduphometurn)behindthereopposingTi’mamzelatHuntingdonsinceandremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 MILLSTATTABBEY (IRE)
(66) 2-1 D 5 11-2
Br B m Order of St George (IRE) - Shush (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Millstatt Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Mrs Mary McCann Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWBoughtfor€100,000afterfinishingrunner-upsolestartinIrishpointsandwentonebetterinclear-cutfashionwhen makingallatinabumperatUttoxeterinDecember.Moreneedednowuppedinclassbutthat’scertainlypossible. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 ORESTINA (GB)
(39) 1 D 5 11-2
Br Ch m Masar (IRE) - Cool Catena (One Cool Cat (USA)) Ryan Mania J
O Elwick Stud and Peter Appleton Paul Robson, Alnwick T
B Clive Dennett Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Masar mare who overcame inexperience to make a successful debut in 8-runner AW bumper at Newcastle(16.2f)lastmonth.Hasmuchmoreonherplateinthisgrade,however. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 THE FLAGGY SHORE (IRE) (50) 112 D BF
5 11-2
Br B m Hillstar - Mad Woman (IRE) (Mahler) Ben Jones J
O Mr Adrian Paterson Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Kevin Fahey Tote, Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWEasilywonsolestartinIrishpointsandlookedpotentiallywhenfollowingupinimpressivefashiononherWarwickbumperdebut BuiltonthateffortwhenfindingonlyonetoogoodupingradeatMarketRasensinceandfurtherimprovementpossible. TFRHHHHI BHA-
13 WESTERN CHARM (GB) (37) 61
5 11-2
Br B m Frontiersman - Charmaine Wood (Double Trigger (IRE)) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr R. W. Huggins Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Clarendon Farm Ltd geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWFrontiersmanfillywholeftbehindherPlumptondebutform(whenbehindreopposingJoan’sChoice)togetoffthemark in10-runnereventatWincanton(15.2f,heavy)lastmonth,quickeningclear2fout.Wellworthherplaceatthislevel. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2025: CHARISMA CAT 5 11 2 Tom Cannon 7-4 (Alan King) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 5, 7. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 3.
Stewards Note:
GIDGE: Following its run on 7/12/2025 it was reported that the horse showed signs of post-race ataxia.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Burds of A Feather (IRE), 11-2 The Flaggy Shore (IRE), 15-2 Lune Brillante (IRE), 17-2 Ti’mamzel (FR), 9-1 Millstatt Abbey (IRE), 10-1 Western Charm (GB), 16-1 Capricciose (IRE), Lennon Grove (IRE), 22-1 Kamille Au Kanada (FR), 25-1 Joan’s Choice (IRE), 28-1 Gidge (GB), 40-1 Babs (GB), Orestina (GB)
An interesting renewal of this listed bumper with the vote going to LUNE BRILLANTE, who is well worth another chance following a luckless effort behind the reopposing Ti’mamzel at Huntingdon in December, especially having created such a fine impression on her Carlisle debut. Burds ofA Feather did plentywrong yet still ran out a most dominant winner on her Rules debut at Warwick so must be taken seriously, along with The Flaggy Shore, who’s unlikely shown her all, and the penalised Ti’mamzel.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310 (PenaltyValue £13007.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs WELCOM TO CARTRIES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 15 runners, 33%) runs CALIMYSTIC LONGESTTRAVELLER: BUCKSY DES EPEIRES trained by V Williams, Hereford, 148 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 CERTAINLY RED (GB) (455) P34/21P- CD 12 12-2
Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Venetian Lass (First Trump) Marc Goldstein J
O The Venetian Lad Partnership Lydia Richards, Chichester T
B Mrs Lydia Richards Lydia Richards Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedgoodrecordherewhenwinning4-runnerveteranseventoverthistripinNovember2024but pulledupherefollowingmonthandnotseensince.
2 WELCOM TO CARTRIES (FR) (49) 442-61P CD 8 11-13
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Nasou (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B T. Eluard & G. Eluard Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerandsimilarstandardoverlargerobstacles,leavingreappearancebehindwhenprevailinginanarrow finishoverC&DinDecember However,shapedasifamissfollowingmonthandneedstobounceback. TFRHHHII BHA134
3 SOUND
AND FURY (IRE) (19) 10-1601 D 9 11-6
Br B g Milan - Tarantella Lady (Noverre (USA)) Ben Jones J
O Foxtrot Sound and Fury Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mr K. D. Cotter FOXTROT RACING S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedforhisageandenhancedgoodstrikerateoverfencesin7-runnerhandicapchaseatCarlisle(24.5f,good tosoft,11/2)19daysago,stayingonwell.Yardremainsingoodformsorespecteddespitecareer-highmark. TFRHHHHI BHA127
4 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (21) 1P-1436 C 8 11-3
Br Gr g Gris de Gris (IRE) - Quetzalya (FR) (Assessor (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Paye, Darsey & Jamieson Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr Christophe Doudeau KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedback-to-backwinsatPlumptonearlylastyearandmadeasuccessfulreturnoveratripshortofhisoptimum here(20f)inNovember Creditableeffortsnext2startsbeforestifftaskatAscotlatest.Canbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA124
5 BUCKSY DES EPEIRES
(FR) (17) 5P-44U1 D 7 11-2
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR) (Ballingarry (IRE)) Charlie Deutsch J
O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasuccessfulchasedebutin4-runnerhandicapatAscotonlastseason’sreturnandrecordedfirstwinsincewhen makingmostfittedwiththisheadgearatLudlow17daysago Notthemoststraightforwardbutplayerup3lb TFRHHHHI BHA123
6
CALIMYSTIC (IRE)
(68) 221P-1 7 11-1
Br B g Califet (FR) - Mystic Masie (IRE) (Turgeon (USA)) Nico de Boinville J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mrs B. D. Byrne Potter Group S TIMEFORM VIEW Left hurdles form behind to make a winning debut over fences in handicap at Newbury on return over Christmas,travelling/jumpingwell.Hadnothingtospareatthefinishthatdaybutentitledtoimprove TFRHHHHH BHA122
7 IMPERIALALEX (IRE) (112) 0P2-210 D 9 10-11
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - What Can I Say (IRE) (Mister Lord (USA)) Jonathan Burke J
O Hft Forklifts Limited Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Terence Leonard Galebreaker S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformthissummer,resumingwinningwaysatPerth.Lookedfitreturningfrom5monthsoffbut struggledatCheltenhaminNovemberandoffagainsince. TFR
8 TUNE IN A BOX (IRE) (28) 0-25503 D 7 10-10
118
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Belle Fortune (IRE) (Shantou (USA)) Stan Sheppard J
O Woolhope Hopefuls Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Victor Connolly Galebreaker S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdleswinnerwhohasbeenstrugglingoverfencesthisseasonbuttookastepbackintherightdirection whenthirdoffreducedmarkatNewburyandremainspotentiallywelltreatedonhurdlesform. TFRHHHHI BHA117
9 YES DAY (IRE) (48) P-PF630 D
8 10-10
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) (Rudimentary (USA)) Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J
O Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWScored readilyoverfences at Hereford and Exeterinthe spring. Mixed record since, however, running poorlyatWindsorlatest.Headgearnowreachedfor. TFRHHHII BHA117
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: HOE JOLY SMOKE 7 11 2 Harry Skelton 9-4 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 7, 8.
Stewards Note: WELCOM TO CARTRIES: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 9-2 Calimystic (IRE), 5-1 Sound And Fury (IRE), 8-1 Welcom To Cartries (FR), 9-1 Invincible Nao (FR), Tune In A Box (IRE), 12-1 Yes Day (IRE), 22-1 Imperial Alex (IRE), 25-1 Certainly Red (GB)
CALIMYSTIC had nothing to spare when making a winning chase debut at Newbury on return over Christmas but it was still a big step up on his hurdles form so this lightly-raced sort gets the vote in an ordinary race for the grade. Sound And Fury enhanced his good strike rate over fences at Carlisle and is another to consider along with Tune In A Box, who remains potentially well treated on hurdles form.
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CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs CAPTAIN BELLAMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 64 runners, 17%) runs MR HOPE STREET
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GLEN ROAD trained by Mrs S J Smith, Bingley, 214 miles.
SIXTH RACE
1 MR HOPE STREET (IRE) (105) 1123-63 D 8 11-11
Br Br g Jet Away - The Scorpion Queen (IRE) (Scorpion (IRE)) Harry Skelton J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Mr Hope Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Ms Jane Roche Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdleslastterm.Leftchasebowbehindwhenthirdof5ingraduationeventatHaydocklasttime. Mighthavebeenflatteredbyproximitytothefront2thatdaybutremainswithpotentialbackinahandicap TFRHHHHI BHA131
2 FOLLOWCATO (IRE) (40) 3-U5111 D 7 11-7
Br Ch g Notnowcato - Follow The Icon (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Kielan Woods J
O Highclere and The Followers
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Patrick McCarthy Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointandontheupoverfencessincethecheekpieceswenton,notneedingtoimprovewhenreadilybringing upthehat-trickatHereford(20.9f,soft)6weeksago Assessorappliesfurtherpressure.Engaged2.30LeicesterFriday. TFRHHHII BHA127
3 JUST OVER LAND
(FR) (65) 4P4-114 7 11-3
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR) (Grey Risk (FR)) MrHarveyBarfoot-Saunt (7) J
O Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
TIMEFORMVIEWHasreturnedbetterthanever,winningatFontwellbeforefollowingupatChepstow.Notdisgracedin premierhandicapatCheltenhamsinceandwillfindthislessdemanding.Player. TFRHHHHH BHA123
4 CAPTAIN BELLAMY (GB) (28) 2D2-526 BF 7 11-1
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Himitas (FR) (Lomitas) Harry Cobden J
O Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B R. W. Russell Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerandfirstpastthepostoverhurdles.LeftchasebowbehindwhenjustfailingatNewbury(22.4f) inDecember Reportedlysufferedlegwoundwhenwellheldtherenexttimesoworthanotherchance. TFRHHHHI BHA121
5 SOLDIEROFTHESTORM
(IRE)
(54) 004-012 D 8 10-13
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 TIMEFORMVIEWLandedagambleinhandicaphurdleatCatterickonreturnandadvancedhisformfirsttimeupoverfenceswhen clearsecondatHereford(20.9f,soft),albeitsuitedbythewaytheracedeveloped.Entitledtobuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA119
6 AKIMOS (IRE) (49) 5P1-25P D BF
6 10-10
Br Gr g Westerner - Redemption Song (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J
O Old Gold Racing 28 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Michelle Moore & John Hackett Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLeftfirst2effortsbehindwhenwinningaFfosLasmaidenhurdlelastspringandresumedwithahandicap debutnear-misshereinNovember Disappointednext2starts,however,sobittoprovenowchasing. TFRHHHII BHA116
7 GLEN ROAD
(IRE) (16) 311464
7 10-9
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Arts Theater (IRE) (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Jill Kinsella Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveoverhurdles,winning4times,includingtwicethisseason.Hasn’ttakentochasingsofar,however. TFRHHIII BHA115
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: NEW ORDER (IRE) 7 10 13 David Bass 7-1 (Charlie Longsdon) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
CAPTAIN BELLAMY: Following its run on 7/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its right-hind. AKIMOS: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Just Over Land (FR), 4-1 Soldierofthestorm (IRE), 5-1 Mr Hope Street (IRE), Followcato (IRE), 11-2 Captain Bellamy (GB), 12-1 Akimos (IRE), 33-1 Glen Road (IRE)
JUST OVER LAND has looked a different horse this season and can quickly resume winning ways back down in class. Soldierofthestorm pulled clear of the rest when beaten only by a next-time-out winner at Hereford on chase bow in January so rates the main threat ahead of Mr Hope Street, who might have flattered by his proximity at Haydock.
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994. (Penalty Value £10406)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (35 wins from 176 runners, 20%) runs TOOTHLESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Cunha (1 win from 11 runners, 9%) runs HERE COMES GEORGIE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TOOTHLESS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 111 miles.
1 HERE COMES GEORGIE (GB) (19) 136263 8 12-0
Br B g Geordieland (FR) - Royale Performance (King’s Theatre (IRE)) Lee Edwards J
O Hold My Beer Syndicate Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Aerocom UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdle/chasewinnerforPatrickNevilleandgoodeffortonsecondstartforcurrentyardwhengoingcloseinhandicapchaseatDoncaster inNovember QuicklyputpoorAscotrunbehindhimbackfromabreakwhenthirdatCarlisleandreturntofurtherwillsuit. TFRHHHII BHA127
2 NORN IRON (IRE) (35) 421-231 CD 8 11-11
Br Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coco des Champs (IRE) (Robin des Champs (FR)) Paul O’Brien J
O Dr Paul Kelly Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Louise Cooper-Joyce OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonchasebow/returnatthesecondattemptwhenwinningoverC&Dinfinestyle5weeksago,sporting afirst-timetonguestrap Opentofurtherimprovementsogoodchancehecandefy8lbrise. TFRHHHHH BHA124
3 TOOTHLESS (FR) (31) 22/1-512 D 8 11-9
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sandside (FR) (Marchand de Sable (USA)) JayTidball (5) J
O Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de La Haie Neuve Et al Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAllthebetterforbelatedreturn(missed19months)whenaccountingfor6rivalsatWindsor(20.2f,good)onNewYear’sDay.Backedthat upwithanexcellentsecondatLudlowandstyleofracingshouldproveanassetaroundhere(goodjumperwhocanfrontrun). TFRHHHHI BHA122
4 FIRSTANGEL (FR) (413) 1231/41- 10 10-9
Br B g Anabaa Blue - Fontaine de Mars (FR) (Satri (IRE)) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Stephen Sugden Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent Optima Self Store S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwice(atStratford)from4startsin2023/24forthisyardandshowedbenefitofreappearancerun whenscoringatTauntonwhenlastseen13monthsago Profilesuggestshe’lllikelyneedthisouting. TFRHHHII BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: CLASSIC ANTHEM (IRE) 7 11 2 Sean Bowen 2-1 (Jim Boyle) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Norn Iron (IRE), 7-4 Toothless (FR), 6-1 Here Comes Georgie (GB), 12-1 First Angel (FR)
NORN IRON had a couple of subsequent winners in behind when scoring over C&D in good style 5 weeks ago so shades the vote over Toothless, who has been making up for lost time this season and this track should suit his style.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NORN IRON (IRE) 2.TOOTHLESS (FR) 3.HERE COMES GEORGIE 1ST 2ND
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.15 - THE BETFAIR RACING PODCASTS JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (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 juvenile four yrs old, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 10 entries at £100 - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (PenaltyValue £10406) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.50 - THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND BETFAIR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE FINAL (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45016 to the winning horse The second to receive £16960, the third £8488, the fourth £4240, the fifth £2128, the sixth £1064, the seventh £528 and the eighth £272. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have been placed first, second, third orfourth in an EBF ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ orMaiden Hurdle race Series Qualifierduring the current season. £400 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £80 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £320 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have generously contributed towards the prize money for this race BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF. 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 three times in Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 22 entries, 2 at £80 and 20 at £400 - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner £34432; Second £14192;Third £7096; Fourth £3552; Fifth £1776; Sixth £888; Seventh £440; Eighth £224. (Penalty Value £45016) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.27 - THE BETFAIR IMPERIAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51440 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11830, the fourth £5910, the fifth £2960, the sixth £1470, the seventh £740 and the eighth £370. 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. March 5th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. A Challenge Cup to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, 2027 BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race A £100,000 Bonus is available to the connections of the winner of this race should the same horse go on to win any race at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival from March 10th-13th 2026. This will be distributed as follows : £60,000 to the winning owner, £20,000 to the winning trainer, £10,000 to the winning stable and £10,000 to the winning jockey (or £5,000 each if two different jockeys ride). All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFAIR. 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 four times 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 22 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R23 and R24. 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 reserves notice in the Conditions ForEntry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHARacingAdministration site. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and paragraph 58 of the Race Entry Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24 hour stage proves necessary 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 the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle Race The penalty referred to in Rule (F)96 will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by the reserve deadline 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 27 entries, 2 at £100 and 25 at £500. - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £39280; Second £19640; Third £9820; Fourth £4910; Fifth £2450; Sixth £1230; Seventh £610; Eighth £310. (PenaltyValue £51440) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 1)(Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599, the fifth £804 and the sixth £402. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races and which have run in a maximum ofthree previous races. Enter by noon, March 2nd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 1 race 4lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE EBF have generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Please see part 15A of the Running Requirements Code, for National Hunt Flat race qualification criteria. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - Part 21 of the Race Administration Code. 16 entries at £150 - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672; Sixth £336. (PenaltyValue £17085) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BEST ODDS ON THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 26th March, 2026. 16 entries at £125. - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (PenaltyValue £13007.50) SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.10 -THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horseThe second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the fifth £606. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £100. - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£8078; Second £4038;Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (PenaltyValue £10562)
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 -THE betting.betfair.com 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 and the fourth £1196. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, afterFebruary 28th, 2026, foreach steeple chase won 7lb BETFAIR has generously sponsored this race 12 entries at £100 - Closed March 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
FLAT SEASON OPENER
