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Often seen as an early season pointer for the Cheltenham Festival, the race more often than not produces a smart winner to follow for future campaigns 5TH DECEMBER
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B g Walk InThe Park (IRE) - StarFace (FR) (Saint des Saints (FR)) Nico de Boinville
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Mr Lotfi Kohli 14
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 1 winning hurdler who has quickly developed into a top-class chaser, his only defeat in 6-race novice campaign coming
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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (32 wins from 193 runners, 17%) runs SALVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mr J Snowden (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs ADMIRAL STEWART LONGESTTRAVELLER: ADMIRAL STEWART trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn, 60 miles.
1 ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (293) 41/21P2- 6 11-3
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ivy Queen (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Beccle, Sperling, Allen, Guerin & Lynam Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Grange Stud BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinninghurdlerlastseason.Apointwinatthestartofhiscareerandhisstable’sexcellent formarepositivesnowswitchingtofencesbuthe’supagainstasmartopponent.
2 SALVER (FR) (197) 3/4F232- 5 11-3
Br B g Motivator - Salve Evita (Monsun (GER)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr Keith Graves Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerwhowillbeveryhardtobeatifhecantranslateanythinglikethatlevelofabilitytofences atthefirsttimeofasking.
DECLARED RUNNERS 2 2024: BROOKIE (IRE) 7 11 5 Sam Twiston-Davies 11-2 (Anthony Honeyball) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 1-4 Salver (FR), 7-2 Admiral Stewart (IRE)
SALVER should have too much for Admiral Stewart, particularly as Jamie Snowden’s charge is unlikely to be seen to best effect over fences until tackling 2 1/2m+.
CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money 1st £5963, 2nd £2981, 3rd £1491. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)Weights lowered 7lb
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (32 wins from 193 runners, 17%) runs INVINCIBLE NAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs THE GOOD DOCTOR LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE GOOD DOCTOR trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 114 miles.
1 KADO DE JOIE (FR) (187) 11530-1 D 5 11-6
Br B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Promesse de Joie (FR) (Fado (FR)) James Bowen J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-KadoDeJoie Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Jacqueline Bernadon Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedafourthhurdlesuccessofhiscareerwhenseeingoff13rivalsin21/2mWorcesterhandicapin May.Thatformworkedoutandhe’slikelyonagoodmarkiftakingtofences.
2 INVINCIBLE NAO (FR) (239) U/5211P- 7 11-4
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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 TIMEFORMVIEWWonbacktobackstayinghandicapsatPlumptonlastwinterwhenfittedwithahood.Canbeforgiven forpullingupintheMidlandsNationalonfinalstart.
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(FR) (254) 0P/22P4- 6 11-2
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Midgard (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O The Aldaniti Partnership Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Cuadra Miranda Slu Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWBetteredhisfairlyusefulwinninghurdleformwhensecondin2mhandicapsatWarwickandNewburylastNovember.Innothing likethesameformonhisfinal2outingsbutcapableofbouncingbackonreturnwiththeBenPaulingstablegoingwell. TFRHHHHI BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2024: EL RIO (IRE) 7 11 13 Ciaran Gethings 5-2 (Kim Bailey) 6 ran Hood worn by No 2. Stewards Note: INVINCIBLE NAO: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Kado de Joie (FR), 9-4 Invincible Nao (FR), 11-4 The Good Doctor (FR)
KADO DE JOIE landed a really competitive handicap hurdle at Worcester when last seen in May and gets the nod to make a winning start to his chase career Ben Pauling has his team in good nick so The Good Doctor can give him most to do if bouncing back to form.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KADO DE JOIE (FR) 2.THE GOOD DOCTOR (FR) 3.INVINCIBLE NAO (FR)
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HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old and upwards x 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): P Nicholls (32 wins from 181 runners, 18%) runs MON CHAMPION AND PASO DOBLE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs MON CHAMPION AND PASO DOBLE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: INTO THE PARK trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 161 miles.
1 GLYNN BRAE (IRE) (232) 162115- 5
Br B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE) (Presenting) Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) J
O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Group Holdings Limited, Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedathirdwinoverhurdleswheneasilylandingtheoddsin2m2fnoviceatFontwellinFebruary Notdisgracedon hishandicapbowwhenfifthof9atNewbury(2m23f)followingmonthandinthepictureonhisreturn. TFRHHHII BHA128
2 IKE SPORT (FR) (29) 4054-20 CD 7 11-13
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Safraniere (FR) (Bering) Bradley Harris J
O The Chosen Few Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Har.De L’Etoile
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhoracedfreelyafter5monthsoffwhententhof14inhandicaphurdleatChepstow(19.4f, goodtofirm)29daysago Hoodgoesbackonnowandcantakeastepforward. TFRHHHII BHA127
3 INTO THE PARK (IRE) (23) 14/020-2 BF 6 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) (Medicean) Callum Pritchard J
O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Tom Coughlan Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileagesortwhoshapedwellafter8monthsoffwhensecondof10inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(19.9f, goodtosoft)23daysago,concedingfirstrun.Bigshoutnudgedup2lbforyardamongthewinners.
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4 PASO DOBLE (IRE) (17) 21///022-1 8 11-8
Br Br g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Baila Me (GER) (Samum (GER)) Freddie Keighley (8) J
O Mr Graeme Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Godolphin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWQuitelightly-racedsortwhomadelightofasix-monthabsencewhenlanding7-runnerhandicaphurdle atFontwell(19.1f,goodtosoft)17daysago Up4lbbutweightedtogocloseagain.
5 MON CHAMPION (FR) (336) 01222F-
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Promets Moi (FR) (Satri (IRE))
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5 11-8
JayTidball (3) J
O Ferguson, Geoghegan, Mason, McNeill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Jean-Marc Baudrelle Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful2m1fhurdleswinnerinFrancewhoalsoshowedsimilarformoverfenceslastterm.Much respectedonhishandicapdebutforhisnewstable.
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6 AKIMOS (IRE) (207) 5P1- D 5 11-1
Br Gr g Westerner - Redemption Song (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
Freddie Gordon (3) J
O Old Gold Racing 28 Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Michelle Moore & John Hackett Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWWesternergeldingwholefthisfirst2effortsbehindwhenwinningFfosLasnovice(2m4f,soft)inApril. Bringspotentialonhishandicapdebut/reappearancesohe’sonetoconsider
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DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: ACT OFAUTHORITY (FR) 6 11 3 Lewis Saunders 16-5 (Olly Murphy) 9 ran Hood worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Paso Doble (IRE), 11-4 Into The Park (IRE), 11-2 Akimos (IRE), 15-2 Mon Champion (FR), 9-1 Glynn Brae (IRE), 12-1 Ike Sport (FR)
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INTO THE PARK made a promising reappearance when runner-up at Uttoxeter and can build on it here to provide his in-form stable with another winner Paso Doble is feared most on the back of his Fontwell victory, with returning duo Glynn Brae and Akimos also in the mix.
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for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (32 wins from 193 runners, 17%) runs HURRICANE PAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs MY FORTUNE
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2016, 2019 and 2023. The stable runs LAGUNA BEACH today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CONSTELLATION WALK trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 134 miles.
1 CONSTELLATION WALK (IRE) (178) 0-4 5 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Stella (GER) (Lord of England (GER)) Bryan Carver J
O The Jago Family Partnership Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ormond Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW£95,0003-y-o,WalkInTheParkgelding.Tookastrongholdandshowedabilitywhenfourthinabumper atFontwellonsecondstart.Tonguestraponforhurdledebutandhasscopeforimprovement. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 GREEDY SMITH (IRE) (25) 4-0 5 11-4
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Presently Tipsy (Presenting) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B T. Westropp Bennett & M. Flemming Wasdell Group S TIMEFORMVIEWWalkInTheParkgeldinghasshownabilityonbothstarts,latterlywhengivenaconsiderateintroductiontohurdlingonhis returnatWorcesterlastmonth.Likelytoimproveatsomestagebutmayproveoneforhandicapsoverfurther TFRHHHII BHA-
PAT (IRE) (234) 2/2131- CD 5 11-4
Br B g Kalanisi (IRE) - Fedoria (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Hurricane Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Pat McCarthy Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinapairofIrishpointslastspringandwentonebetteronRules/bumperdebutatthiscourseinNovember.Thirdhereintesting conditionsnexttimebutresumedwinningwaysbackonbettergroundatChepstow,showinggoodspeed.Interestinghurdlingdebutant TFRHHHHIBHA-
4 LAGUNA BEACH (FR) (194) 5 4 11-4
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
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromiseamidgreennesswhenfifthinavaluablesalesbumperatPunchestownondebutinApril.Startsoutover hurdlesfortopyard(stable’srunnershavetypicallybeenneedingtheircomebackrun)andmarketshouldguide. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-4
Br Br g Milan - Fine Fortune (IRE) (Bob Back (USA)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mrs S. P. Davis Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Hugh Hazzard Fitzdares S
TIMEFORMVIEWMakesappealonpaperbutofferedlittlewhenlastinthemostvaluablebumperoftheseasonatNewburyondebutinMarch. Likelytoprovebetterthanheshowedthereintimeandinterestingtoseewhatthemarketmakesofhimonhurdlesbow. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SUTHERLAND (IRE) (211) 036-
5 11-4
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Agathe du Berlais (FR) (Poliglote) Jack Andrews (3) J
O Both Sides Of The Fence Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Fresh Air S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabilityonBritishdebutwhengoingcloseinaWarwickbumper(soft)inDecemberbutdidplentywrongwhenwellheldatAyronfinalstartforNicky Henderson(sincechangedhandsfor£21,000).Hoodremovedandinterestingtoseeifmarketexpectsbetteronhurdledebutfornewconnections. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Myakoda (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr R. Tredwin Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Ms Salome Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinabumperatUttoxeterondebut.Featuredprominentlyinthebettingwhenmidfieldincompetitivenovice hurdleatChepstowlastmonthandcouldeasilytakeastepforwardsecondtimeupoverhurdles.Leadingcontender TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: ANNO POWER (IRE) 5 10 11 Jonathan Burke 9-4 (Harry Fry) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Tread Carefully (IRE), 2-1 Hurricane Pat (IRE), 12-1 Constellation Walk (IRE), Laguna Beach (FR), 20-1 My Fortune (IRE), 25-1 Sutherland (IRE), 33-1 Greedy Smith (IRE)
Bumper runner-up TREAD CAREFULLY featured prominently in the betting when midfield on hurdle debut at Chepstow last month and is expected to improve with that experience under his belt. He’s narrowly preferred to course winner Hurricane Pat who showed speed in bumpers and looks a very interesting hurdling debutant.
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243. (Penalty Value £13007.50)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (32 wins from 181 runners, 18%) runs NARDARAN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs NARDARAN
WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYALWAY won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 5lb to 116.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: NARDARAN trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 111 miles.
1 AURIGNY MILL (FR) (203) P16120- D 8 12-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) (Dai Jin)
JayTidball (5) J
O Mrs E. Weld Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde
TIMEFORMVIEWBetterthaneverfornewyardlastseason,winninghandicapsatNewbury(2m)andTaunton(19f).Endedseasononalownote whenwellbeatenintheSussexChampionHurdleatPlumptonbutwouldbeaplayerifbacktohisbestonreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA138
2 NARDARAN (FR) (20) 4610-1 D 4 10-13
Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
O Martin Broughton & Friends 2
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW€135,000purchaseopenedhishurdlesaccountatthethirdattemptatTaunton(16.5f)lastseasonandgotbackontrackdroppedingradefollowingwind surgerywheneasilywinninga6-runnerhandicaphurdleatPlumpton(15.9f,soft)20daysagoTherecouldwellbefurtherprogresstocome. TFRHHHHI BHA123
3 CONTINUANCE (GB) (20) Pr110-P D 4 10-10
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Caravela (IRE) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Freddie Keighley (7) J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 21 Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnthusiasticfront-runnerlandedback-to-backvictoriesatLudlowandFontwellinthespringbutwaspulleduponhis comebackatPlumptonlastmonth.Likelytogettherunoftheraceherebutchanceswillhingeonhowhesettles. TFRHHHII BHA120
(FR) (222) 404P03- D 5 10-6
Br B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) (Astronomer Royal (USA)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Celtic Contractors Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Camp Benard KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLandedahat-trickasajuvenilehurdler.Didn’timproveinopencompanylastseasonbutdidreturntoforminfirst-timeblinkers(nowremoved) whenthirdina6-runnerhandicapatKemptoninApril.Hashadwindsurgeryintheinterimandremainsonahandymarkifthingsfallright. TFRHHHHHBHA116
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024: OOH BETTY (IRE) 6 11 11 Ben Jones 9-2 (Ben Clarke) 7 ran Hood worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Nardaran (FR), 5-2 Royal Way (FR), 3-1 Aurigny Mill (FR), 10-1 Continuance (GB)
Atricky 4-runner handicap but it could payto take a chance on ROYALWAYwho looks on a workable mark and may be able to capitalise on his return following a breathing operation. Nardaran was much improved following wind surgery when an easy winner at Plumpton last time and has to be feared if arriving in similar form.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYALWAY (FR) 2.NARDARAN (FR) 3.AURIGNY MILL (FR)
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for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money 1st £11925, 2nd £5961, 3rd £2982, 4th £1491, 5th £744, 6th £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr Jamie Snowden (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs ONLY THE BOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs TWIG
WEIGHTWATCHER: COURTLAND won off a handicap mark of 142, his rating is now down 8lb to 134.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: COURTLAND trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 236 miles.
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1 TWIG (GB) (218) 5/2P000- D 10 12-0
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit (Poliglote) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Mrs G. Morgan Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upintheUltimaattheCheltenhamFestivalin2024butlargelybelowparlasttermandendedcampaign withabelow-pareffortintheGrandNationalinApril.Needstobouncebackonhisreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA142
2 COURTLAND (IRE) (8) 0/-3232U
10 11-6
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Media View (IRE) (Presenting) James Bowen J
O Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Mrs Rosemary Ross Adept Grp Cabinets Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredfivetimeoverfences(atupto23f)lastseasonandingoodnickwithoutwinningthistermtoo.Unseated hisrider10thin3mhandicapchaseatAscot8daysagobutalikelyplayeroffalenientmark. TFRHHHHH BHA134
3 CREDO (IRE) (224) 441415- D 10 11-5
Br B m Fame And Glory - Tasmani (FR) (Turgeon (USA)) Harry Cobden J
O Potwell Racing Syndicate II Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B John Fallon geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper who won 2 veteran events last spring. Had excuses final start when fifth in 3m handicapchaseatAscotsonotdismissedonherreturn.Engaged3.30WincantonSaturday. TFRHHHII BHA133
4 ONLYTHE BOLD (IRE) (133) PPP/P-31 D 10 11-2
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Cloghoge Lady (IRE) (Presenting) Gavin Sheehan J
O Value Racing - Only The Bold Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr F. Whelan BetVictor S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadadisappointing2023/24forDavidPipebutbackontrackforhisnewyardandbagged15-runner handicapchaseatUttoxeter(26.1f,good)inJune.Nottakenlightlydespitea4lbrise. TFRHHHHI BHA130
5 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (253) 3P2F20- D 10 10-13
Br B g Mahler - Grange Oscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE)) Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Decimus Racing I Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Martin C. Fleming geegeez.co.uk S TIMEFORMVIEWIt’snow15runssincehislastwinin2023andhemademistakeswhenonlyseventhof8inhandicapchaseatNewbury(26f, goodtosoft)inMarch.Hasgonewellfreshthoughsonotruledout.Engaged3.30WincantonSaturday. TFRHHHII BHA127
(IRE) (245) P2PP23- D 10 10-10
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Princess Mairead (IRE) (Blueprint (IRE)) Paddy Hanlon (5) J
O Three Oaks, a Rose and an Acorn
Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B William Mangan Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 23 runs since his last win in 2020 but he signed off for last season with a solid third of 7 in handicapchaseatWarwick(29.2f,goodtosoft)8monthsago Noforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA124
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: CERTAINLY RED 10 12 0 Marc Goldstein 15-8 (Lydia Richards) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Stewards Note: CREDO: Following its run on 30/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Only The Bold (IRE), 4-1 Courtland (IRE), 11-2 Credo (IRE), 6-1 The Big Breakaway (IRE), 15-2 Gustavian (IRE), 9-1 Twig (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
None of these veterans can be dismissed but COURTLAND rates the pick at the weights and is taken to bounce back from his recent Ascot mishap and gain a deserved first win ofthe season. OnlyThe Bold has started life well forJamie Snowden and might be the danger
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COURTLAND (IRE) 2.ONLYTHE
3.GUSTAVIAN
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Mr J Snowden (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs MARIA MES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs DROPEMATTHESTATION LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAINT INVICTUS trained by S Hosie, Sherborne, 115 miles.
1
(GB) (365) 4/1- 5 11-2
Br B g Frontiersman - La Creole (FR) (Astarabad (USA)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Old Gold Racing 30 Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Yorton Farm Stud
Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW€64,0003-y-o,£50,0004-y-o,Frontiersmangelding.Half-brothertousefulhurdlerBotharDubh.Offmarkinpointsatsecondattempt(Nov 2024)andverymuchonetoconsiderstartingoutforyardwitha16%strikeratewiththeirrunnersinthissphereinlast5seasons. TFRHHHHHBHA-
2 GRAEME
GREY (GB) (268) 24- 5 11-2
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Jaune Et Bleue (FR) (Al Namix (FR)) Marc Goldstein J
O Double Scorpio Nick Gifford, Findon T
B Little Lodge Farm Avtrade Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedsomethingtoworkonwhenrunner-upondebutatFontwell(17.7f)lastDecemberbutcouldn’treplicatethatwhenfourthof5in bumperatFakenham(2m)inFebruaryThetrackpossiblydidn’tsuitideallythenandhemayyethavemoretoofferthisseason. TFRHHHIIBHA-
3 LE ROI REMI (FR) (-)
4 11-2
Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Quatre Bleue (FR) (Cyborg (FR)) Jack Andrews (3) J
O The Jago Family Partnership Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWPrinceGibraltargelding.Half-brotherto3winners,includingfairlyusefulhurdler/usefulchaserFullBackandFrench2 1/4mhurdlewinnerDimana.Raninvoidpoint(Apr2025)andthebettingcanlikelypointthewayonRulesbow. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MONANSUNU (GB) (248) 03-
5 11-2
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Molly Potter (Universal (IRE)) Caoilin Quinn J
O Jokulhlaup Syndicate
Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORMVIEWPether’sMoongeldingwhoshowedmorethanhehadondebutwithoutachievingmuchinformtermswhenwellheldthirdof7in bumperatFontwell(17.7f,goodtosoft)inMarch,goinginsnatches.Willneedtostepupplentyonthatifhe’stofigurehere. TFRHIIII BHA-
5
(-) 4 11-2
Br Ch g Gemix (FR) - Trasimene (Sinndar (IRE))
O G. Chesneaux N. Littmoden
B Mathieu Daguzan-Garros
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWGemixgelding.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includingbumperwinner/fairhurdlerChampoleonandfairlyuseful21/4mhurdle winnerinFranceRobinHill.Notwithoutappealonpapersoconfidencebehindinthemarketwouldlookinterestingondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 11-2
Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Koraya (FR) (Halling (USA)) James Bowen J
O Mel Fordham Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B Mr Melvin Fordham
TIMEFORMVIEWNirvanaDuBerlaisgelding.Dam,maidenhurdlerinFrance,8.2fwinneronFlat.Bettingcanproveauseful guideasoneof2runnersfromthisyard
4 11-2
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - John’s Eliza (IRE) (Dr Massini (IRE))Harry Cobden J
O Syd Hosie Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Mr Emlyn Patterson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£95,000buyafterfinishingrunner-upsolestartinIrishpoints(Feb2025).HoodedforRulesdebut.Needs checkingoutinthebettingwithHarryCobdenaneye-catchingbooking.
8
5 10-9
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B m Notnowcato - Rever Up (IRE) (Revoque (IRE)) Nico de Boinville J
O Barton & Camm Racing Nick Scholfield, Lambourn T
B Mr S. Wafer
TIMEFORMVIEWNotnowcatomare.Half-sistertofairhurdler/chaserLittleRedLionandfair3mchasewinnerPortO’Clock.Dampoint winner OffmarkinIrishpointsatsecondattempt(May2025)andshe’sonetonoteonRulesdebut. TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br Ch f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Vandaletta (FR) (No Risk At All (FR)) Gavin Sheehan J
O Jamie Snowden Racing Club
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr Marc Bouyssou BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEWNirvanaDuBerlaisfilly DamFrenchhurdler/chaser(17fwinner).In-formstableboastahealthy23%strike ratewiththeirrunnersinthissphereandshe’swellworthyofconsiderationonracecoursebow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: HURRICANE PAT (IRE) 4 11 2 Niall Houlihan 7-1 (Gary &Josh Moore) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 5, 6. Stewards Note: GRAEME THE GREY: Following its run on 14/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Dropematthestation (GB), 5-1 Saint Invictus (IRE), 11-2 Connies Hill (IRE), 13-2 Maria Mes (FR), 8-1 Graeme The Grey (GB), 14-1 Le Roi Remi (FR), Pic N Mix (FR), 16-1 Road To Nirvana (FR), 66-1 Monansunu (GB)
The betting should prove an informative guide but point winner DROPEMATTHESTATION appeals as a likely type representing the Ben Pauling stable and earns the vote ahead of fellow newcomers Maria Mes, Connies Hill and Saint Invictus in that order of preference before market clues.
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FirstRace12.30-THEODDSCHECKERBETBUILDER‘CHASINGEXCELLENCE’NOVICES’STEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)(GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse and £3588 to the second. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one steeple chase. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa steeple chase 6lb Excludingthewinner,the Official BHARating ofanyhorsetaking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, provided the horse has had at least fourprior completed runs over Steeple Chases and/or Hurdles combined.. ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 9 entries at £75. - Closed November3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£5963;Second£2981.(PenaltyValue£7804.50) SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.00 -THE ODDSCHECKER SEVEN DAYFREETRIALHANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3588, and the third £1794. for 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. November 7th. Penalties, after November 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb ODDSCHECKER has generouslysponsoredthis race 16 entries at £75. - Closed November3rd, 2025.OwnersPrize Money.Winner£5963; Second £2981;Third £1491. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)Weights lowered 7lbs.
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Third Race 1.30 - THE ODDSCHECKER PLUS SUBSCRIPTION CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS3) 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. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake ifthe horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible underRule (B)42 and ProfessionalJockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance underparagraph 53 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to November 6th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one ofthese allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run underthe Rules ofRacing orthe Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race 18 entries at £75. - Closed November 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5963; Second £2981;Third £1491; Fourth £746; Fifth £372; Sixth £186. (PenaltyValue £7804.50)A
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.05 -THE BESTODDSATODDSCHECKER MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horseThe second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st 4lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race 32 entries at £50. - Closed November3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4173;Second£2087;Third£1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446)
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FifthRace2.40-THEODDSCHECKERFREEBETSHANDICAPHURDLERACE(CLASS3) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990 and the fourth £1495. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race 12 entries, 1 at £25 and 11 at £125. - Closed November 3rd, 2025.Owners Prize Money.Winner£9938; Second £4968;Third £2485; Fourth £1243. (PenaltyValue £13007.50)Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
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SixthRace3.15-THEODDSCHECKERVETERANS’HANDICAPSTEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(Leg8ofTheStayers’Veterans’ Steeple Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £150 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Penalties, after November 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 6lb ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE STAYERS’ VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about three miles at Sandown Park on January 3rd, 2026. In the event of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race underthe provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race ifthe time of abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. 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 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code 15 entries, 2 at £30 and 13 at £150 - Closed November 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £11925; Second £5961;Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372. (PenaltyValue £15609)Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
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Seventh Race 3.50 - THE ODDSCHECKER PREMIUM TIPSTERS OPEN NATIONAL HUNTFLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The secondto receive £1881,thethird £940 andthe fourth £471. forfourand fiveyrs old only,which have not run underany recognised Rules ofRacing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races orFrenchAQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 3rd and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 7th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race ODDSCHECKER has generously sponsored this race ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) 20 entries at £37 - Closed November 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £4084.50)
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