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Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. GeffenPaul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem Hard to beat.
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8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
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★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
BHA Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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THE DRAGONBET FESTIVAL FEVER RACEDAY
MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026
Today’s Schedule
PageTime Race
8-9 2.10pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Extra Places EBF Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle (Class 4) (GBB Race)
10-11 2.40pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Bog @ Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
14-15 3.10pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Infernoboosts Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
18-19 3.40pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Dragonboosts Handicap Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
22-23 4.10pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Welcome Offer Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
24-25 4.40pm Dragonbet Safer Gambling Tools No Roar Tonight Handicap Chase (Class 5)
28-29 5.10pm Dragonbet The Roar Before Daily Faller Insurance ‘Hands and Heels’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative)
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Drowne (Chief Steward)
S. Eliot (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, K. Dowson, F. Sweeney
Starters
C. McKee
S. Upton
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
R. Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
D. Freeman
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
K. Corke
C. Hannaford
M. Lashly
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
R. Hoiles
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S.
T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice President
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson, P.S.G Davis (Chief Executive Officer) T Hill (Catering Director)
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
First Race 2.10
The Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Extra Places
EBF Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4590, 2nd £2296, 3rd £1147, 4th £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
Race Description
As the title suggests, junior races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the ranks of the more established horses. This race differs slightly from a standard junior event in that it is restricted to horses that have been specifically bred for National Hunt racing and therefore horses that have previously run on the Flat are barred from taking part. This two miles and 104 yards hurdle race is for four-year-olds.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 ANOTHER ENKI (FR) (-)
Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Cadiane (FR)
Kevin Brogan J
O Hills of Ledbury Ltd Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Haras Enki Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/very smart chaser Yala Enki, stayed 31f, and fairly useful hurdler Grace A Vous Enki. Like those siblings, he may well need a stiffer test before long but a market check is a must all the same. TFR
2 DAKOTA STAR (GB) (126) 3 BF
Br Bl g Dink (FR) - Karastani Callum Pritchard (3) J
O Mr M. J Rembaum
B Alne Park Stud
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEWStrong in the betting and shaped well when third in a 6-runner Hereford juvenile hurdle (2m,good) on debut in November,form which has since been franked by the multiple-winning runner-up. Subsequently undergone a wind op and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MECENE (FR) (45) 23 11-0
Br B g Tunis (POL) - Qape Noir (FR)
O Buckingham, Chapman, Hatton & Whittle
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet
Ciaran Gethings J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 3 winners,including smart hurdler/useful chaser Faivoir and fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner ClicWork.Placed in juvenile events at Wincanton and Warwick, and there’s a strong chance that he will be involved in the finish here, too TFRHHHHH BHA107
4 SEE ME LATER (GB) (-) 11-0
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Urticaire (FR)
Jonathan Burke J
O Mr G. Snell and Miss E. Snell Tom Lacey, Woolhope T B Goldford Stud Galebreaker S
TIMEFORMVIEW Half-brother to French 2m hurdle winner Gamaline and dual bumper winner Martha Willow.Appealing type on paper and it will be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting Wears tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SIXTY’S ROCK (IRE) (54) 53
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Over Sixty Tom Bellamy J
O Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Old Rectory Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Cheddleton and showed more than on debut when third of 8 in a juvenile hurdle at Newbury in January. Still very much a work in progress and likely to be on the premises here with further improvement anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 ASHPRIORS (GB) (82) 0 10-7
Br B f Passing Glance - Kayf Willow Sean Houlihan J
O Mr P. J. Hobbs
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-sister to fair 19f hurdle winner Don’tWind Me Up,while dam was a bumper/2m-2 3/4m hurdle winner Didn’t show much in the way of immediate promise at Ludlow and Dakota Star appears to be the stable No 1. Hood enlisted. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 CLEAR SKY (GB) (54) 04
Br Ch f Jack Hobbs - Nova de Teillee (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O The Hill’s and Way’s Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Underwent a wind op after finishing down the field on debut in a Stratford bumper and hinted at ability starting out over hurdles at Newbury in January. Probably more of a handicapping prospect. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 MILADY DU BREUIL (FR) (41) 645 10-7
Br B f Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Nash Has (FR) Jack Tudor J
O Buckingham & Chapman Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Franck Sutterlet & Mr Eric Helye Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bred more for stamina than speed and has shaped accordingly in a bumper and 2 mares’ events since switched to hurdles TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2025: SHERMINATOR (GER) 4 11 7 Bryan Carver 11-8 (Harry Fry) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Mecene (FR), 4-1 Dakota Star (GB), 9-2 Sixty’s Rock (IRE), 11-2 Another Enki (FR), 15-2 See Me Later (GB), 25-1 Milady du Breuil (FR), 33-1 Clear Sky (GB), 50-1 Ashpriors (GB)
Having displayed a fair level of ability at Wincanton and Warwick, MECENE may well prove equal to this task. His pedigree offers hope that there is better to come and it was a potentially very useful juvenile that he finished third to at Warwick last time. Sixty’s Rock is also open to improvement and is next on the list ahead of Dakota Star and newcomers Another Enki and See Me Later
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Horse welfareisapriority at Taunton Racecourse.Ateverymeeting thereare 3 specially qualified equine veterinarysurgeonsappointed to look after the welfareof the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of eachrace and during the race follows the runners in avehicle.Horses can be attended to in the same time as the Paramedic Teams responsible fortreating injured jockeys.
Asecond vetfollows the action from the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting aclose checkiskept on all horses, especially those returning after arace.It is standard policy that in the event of ahorse requiring veterinarytreatment whilst on site,screens will be erected around the horse.Itisdesigned to affordthe vet and horse someprivacy. Please do not assume the worst.
The Racecourse Executive
Second Race 2.40
The DragonbetThe Roar Before Bog @Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle Race
(Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
Race Description
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and 104 yards race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Aunty Matti (IRE)
Jack Hogan J
O Mr Myles Osborne Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Pat Tipper & Alexis Robinson BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW No great shakes between the flags (0-8 in that sphere) and while he’s joined a respected yard, this 5-y-o is probably best watched starting out under Rules. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 BAMBER (IRE) (54) 65-66
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Brambellina (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs Christopher Harris
Tom Bellamy J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Seamus Larkin Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown promise both starts since switched to hurdles,latterly finishing a creditable sixth of 11 in a Newbury novice, despite refusing to settle. Likely to be seen in a better light when handicapping in due course. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FAMOUS SHOES (GB) (30) 0FP 5 11-6
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Ship’s Biscuit
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Philip Newton
TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability on the Flat for Karl Burke but there have been very few positives to take from his efforts in this sphere so far TFRHIIII BHA-
4 GNOMON (GB) (73) 160-22
Br B g Time Test - Nirva (IRE) Kevin Brogan J
O Andrew and Sarah Wates and GT Racing
Toby Lawes, Beare Green T
B Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan Lawmens Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper winner for Ralph Beckett and progressed well on the Flat for the same trainer last year, scoring twice. Has found just one too good on each of his 2 starts since tackling hurdles and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA118
5 GOVERNORS ISLAND (IRE) (12) 000 5 11-6
Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Perfect Woman (IRE)
Ciaran O’Shea (7) J
O Dare, Dolan-Abrahams & Warren Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Leonard H. MacMahon Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in bumper and similar story on recent Wincanton hurdles debut.Another for whom handicaps may prove more fruitful further down the line. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 KING BERRY (IRE) (12) 5050 5 11-6
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Frosty Berry
O Green Army Syndicate
B Ms J. A. French
Tom Broughton (5) J
Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed only modest form in a trio of bumpers (for Ed De Giles) and it was a very low-key start in this sphere for new connections at Wincanton 12 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 FOLLOW THE PLAN (GB) (17) P303
Br B m Dartmouth - Go For Coffee
5 10-13
Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T
B Shade Oak Stud W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dartmouth mare who came in third in an Irish point in December but hasn’t shown much in a couple of runs under Rules.Way of Stars is clearly the stable first-string. TFRHIIII BHA-
8 GILDED GLANCE (GB) (23) 00 6 10-13
Br B m Passing Glance - Flower Haven Ciaran Gethings J
O Bull, Farthing, Giacon & Player
B North Bradon Stud
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
TIMEFORMVIEW Passing Glance mare who will need to step up on what she’s shown in a couple of maiden hurdles in order to play a leading role in this contest TFRHIIII BHA-
Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Let’s Dance (FR) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr Ron Watts
B Mr Samuel De Barros
Chester Williams, South Molton T
Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWDebut bumper winner at NewtonAbbot in October and soft ground may have been against her when ninth in listed event at Huntingdon next time. Conditions will be more suitable now switched to hurdles and she’s one to consider. TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch g Goken (FR) - Maybe (GER) Harry Cobden J
O Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair winner on Flat in France who shaped as if amiss when pulled up in juvenile at Fontwell on hurdling debut in October, folding tamely. Much better efforts with a tongue strap added over this C&D the last twice and he needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA112 11 WAY OF STARS (IRE) (25) 32
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Reproof (USA) Jack Tudor J
O Jopla Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B London Thoroughbred Services Ltd W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful on Flat for Andrew Balding and, having changed hands for 68,000 gns, he has shaped well both starts in maiden hurdles, latterly benefiting from the first-time hood with a near-miss over this C&D (Babyken close up in third). Remains open to improvement. TFR
12 CANTALICE (GB) (26) 4P
Br Ch f Cracksman - Taqdees (IRE)
Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Mr Malcolm Enticott Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Ratkatcha Racing Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW ell beaten in 4 starts on the Flat for Marco Botti during first half of last year and no promise in a couple of mares’ maiden hurdles. TFRHIIII
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2025: FASOL 6 11 6 Harry Cobden EVENS (Paul Nicholls) 14 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.
Stewards Note: CANTALICE: Following its run on 11/2/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Way of Stars (IRE), 9-4 Babyken (FR), 7-2 Gnomon (GB), 15-2 Great Dance (FR), 33-1 Bamber (IRE), 66-1 Gilded Glance (GB), 80-1 American Trio (IRE), 150-1 Governors Island (IRE), 200-1 Famous Shoes (GB), Follow The Plan (GB), 250-1 King Berry (IRE), 300-1 Cantalice (GB)
The pick of several appealing candidates is WAY OF STARS, who bettered his hurdles debut display when just missing out in a first-time hood over C&D last month, splitting a pair from the Paul Nicholls yard, including the re-opposing Babyken, who was a close-up third. Gnomon has shown plenty in his two starts in this sphere and he is feared most ahead of Babyken, while bumper winner Great Dance also enters calculations.
Third Race 3.10
The Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Infernoboosts
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)
Race Description
This is a two miles and 104 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Ros Mountain (IRE)
Paddy Hanlon (5) J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Hunting Hill Stud Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful in juvenile hurdles at Kempton and this course late in 2024 and signed off last season with a good second in a NewtonAbbot handicap. Has edged down to an attractive mark following 4 tame efforts this time round but he clearly needs to bounce back in a major way. TFR
2 PUBLIC ENEMY (IRE) (106) 310-140 D 5 12-0
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Chibola (ARG)
James Robottom (10) J
O Mr Chris Baldwin Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Anita Wigan geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed maiden/novice hurdles last spring and shaped as though the run was needed when fourth of 9 back from a 5-month break at Newton Abbot in October. Ran poorly at Exeter the following month, though, and now tried in a tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA110
3 KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (17) 10-P355 D 5 11-11
Br B g Haafhd - Jewelled
Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Mr & Mrs M. Franklin Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedaccountinthisspherein2mjuvenileatKemptoninDecember2024andalsohitthetargetatthatcourseonthelevelinJanuary.Another good efforts on the Flat when runner-up at Southwell recently and he merits respect returned to hurdles off a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA107
4 SIAM PARK (IRE) (65) 112-31F CD 7 11-10
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE)
Jack Tudor J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time winner from 7 starts over fences but he’s probably worth taking on back over hurdles given his record in this sphere (0-8). TFRHHIII BHA106
5 TILEHURST (GB) (184) 10-233 BF 5 11-9
Br B g Bated Breath - Confusing Bradley Harris (3) J
O The Great Pretenders Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Whatton Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper scorer who made a positive start over hurdles at Worcester last summer Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts but mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he remains of interest. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 POSTPONED LEGACY (GB) (18) 501121 D 5 11-2
Br Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Zaralanta (IRE) James Best J
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 20
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Blythe Park Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved model following a break,successful in 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Uttoxeter in the latter stages of last year Notched third success when accounting for 8 rivals at Huntingdon last time and he’s impossible to rule out,for all that this 9lb higher mark demands more. TFRHHHII BHA98
7 ARCTIC VOYAGE (GB) (67) 24P3 4 11-1
Br Gr g Kingman - Maglietta Fina (IRE)
O Staverton Owners Group
Tom Cannon J
Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Scuderia Archi Romani Sb Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORMVIEW Reached the frame in juvenile hurdles during the autumn and performed well following a wind op when third of 10 at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day. Now tried in a hood and improvement needed on this handicap/stable debut TFRHHIII
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Richard Patrick J
O Miss A. B. Hyde Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a low-key start in handicaps but been in better form of late, backing up his Ludlow third with another creditable fourth of 11 at Windsor (2m, good) at the turn of the year. Now 2lb lower and should make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA91
9 ST LUKES
(GB) (53) 0-U455F 5 10-7
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Desert Liaison
O Mr M. S. Rose
Freddie Gingell J
Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Hungerford Park Stud Cheeseman Dorset S
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden but arrives in pretty good nick, coming home fifth of 13 in a C&D handicap in December and was in the process of running well when exiting at the second last at Wincanton next time Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA89
10 KENTUCKY RIVER (IRE) (26) 500 4 10-2
Br B g Camelot - Patineuse (IRE)
O J R B Williams & Emdells Limited
Kevin Brogan J
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Narola LLC Betano S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful performer on the Flat for Ollie Sangster and it’s not at all difficult to envisage him leaving his 3 previous runs in this sphere well behind now pitched into a handicap hurdle for the first time. TFRHHHHH BHA94
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: SUNNINGHILL 6 11 11 Micheal Nolan 5-2 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 7 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Postponed Legacy (GB), 9-2 Kentucky River (IRE), 8-1 Midnight View (GB), 17-2 Tilehurst (GB), 10-1 Knight Templar (GB), 12-1 St Lukes Chelsea (GB), 14-1 Arctic Voyage (GB), 16-1 Siam Park (IRE), 25-1 Public Enemy (IRE), 28-1 Moutarde (IRE)
Conditions here are likely to be quicker than what KENTUCKY RIVER has so far faced over hurdles and that factor, combined with the obvious potential for improvement now pitched into a handicap for the first time in this sphere, makes the 4-y-o very appealing. Midnight View appears to be getting his act together and may emerge as the main danger, for all that Postponed Legacy has to be feared in current form. Knight Templar and Tilehurst are others to consider
Abbreviations
BF –Beaten Favourite.B –Brought Down. C–Course Winner. D–Distance Winner.F –Fell. P–Pulled Up R–Refused. S–Slipped Up.U –Unseated.
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Fourth Race 3.40
The Dragonbet The Roar Before Cheltenham Dragonboosts
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £17500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights lowered 2lb.
Race Description
This two mile and seven furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE) Callum Pritchard (3) J
O Mr R. M. Penny Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B N. Fortune
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up with 21f reappearance victory at Newton Abbot in October Added to that when bagging a small-field handicap here last month and warrants respect up 3lb
2 U CANT BE SERIOUS (IRE) (30) 33-1100 C 7 11-10
Br Ch g Notnowcato - Whyyousoserious (IRE)
Freddie Gingell J
O Mr Sax Purdie Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mrs Amy Boyd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler who upped his game again to win a pair of 19f Exeter handicap chases this winter.Has failed to fire the last twice but he’ll be a serious player if able to get back on track here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. TFRHHHII BHA128
3 KAP VERT (FR) (51) 020134 CD 6 11-8
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Tavera (FR)
Sean Houlihan J
O If The Kap Fits Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs Henri Devin Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning hurdler who looked a natural when making a successful chase debut over C&D in December Hasn’t done a great deal wrong in 2 subsequent starts and a bold show may well be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA126
4 KELCE (IRE) (37) 21-4021 8 11-7
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Joleen (IRE)
Bradley Harris (3) J
O Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B James Robinson Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Reliable sort who was back to winning ways in 3m Musselburgh handicap at the end of January. 7lb rise demands a new personal-best but he looks sure to be involved nonetheless. TFRHHHHH BHA125
5 HOLD YOUR FORT (IRE) (148) 3F3314 BF
Br B g El Salvador (IRE) - Spirit of Youth (IRE) James Best J
O Mr J. Rees Debra Hamer, Carmarthen T
B Philip Rothwell
TIMEFORMVIEWNewtonAbbotspecialistbutconfirmedhe’sjustasgoodelsewherewhenbagging5-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlowinOctober Uncharacteristic jumping lapse proved costly when bidding to follow up under a penalty at Chepstow 4 days later but he looks vulnerable in any case. TFRHHHII BHA122
6 WICKED THOUGHTS (IRE) (59) F21P-14 CD
Br Ch g Mahler - Emily’s Princess (IRE)
O Mrs L. Maclennan
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Thomas Norris Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Point/Bumper/hurdle winner who made a winning chase debut over C&D on return in November, his sound jumping sealing the race at the last.Was never travelling at Exeter next time and his chance may be dependent on being able to get his own way in front. TFRHHHII BHA120
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) 12 11 2 Micheal Nolan 5-1 (Philip Hobbs & Johnson White) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Royal Jewel (IRE), 10-3 Kelce (IRE), 4-1 Kap Vert (FR), 13-2 Wicked Thoughts (IRE), 7-1 U Cant Be Serious (IRE), 8-1 Hold Your Fort (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
It’s hard to pick holes in KELCE, who can usually be relied upon and a 7lb rise for his latest Musselburgh success may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Kap Vert has taken pretty well to fences and may prove most troublesome, though U Cant Be Serious will also have a strong chance should the addition of cheekpieces help spark a return to form.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KELCE (IRE) 2.KAP VERT (FR) 3.U CANT BE SERIOUS (IRE)
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Fifth Race 4.10
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Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This is a two miles, seven furlongs and 198 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 WASHINGTON SINGER (GB) (35) 32-U534
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Majigal Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Mr J. Drake Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Michelmersh Manor Farm Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort yet on second hurdles start when runner-up in maiden at Lingfield last February (finishing ahead of a couple of subsequent improvers). Has run creditably without improving for switch to handicaps but still early days and steps up in distance here. TFR
2 SHUIL CEOIL (IRE) (33) 25-0326
Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Shuil Bob (IRE)
8 11-10
Bradley Harris (3) J
O Mr R Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of reduced mark when striking back in this sphere at Fontwell (21.8f) early last year.Rather miss-than-hit this campaign though, offering little at Ludlow last month.Heads back up in trip and a first-time tongue tie goes on having dropped back to last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 HUNTING PERCIVAL (GB) (24) 304P6/-0 11
Br B g Sir Percy - Motcombe (IRE)
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7) J
O A Good Days Racing Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge T
B Lady Cobham
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed very little on first outing since leaving Syd Hosie after 22 months off at Chepstow recently so has plenty to prove. TFRHIIII BHA95
4 SPECIAL JOHN (IRE) (50) 22-2115 D BF 7 11-9
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Royal Choice (IRE) Matt Griffiths J
O LUGGS Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B J. Lenihan
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponall3handicaphurdleoutingspriortomakingasuccessful stable/chasedebutatExeter FollowedupinasolidhandicapforgradeatWincanton (26.7f) next time and shaped much better than the result atWindsor since.Leading claims back hurdling over 3m in first-time headgear TFRHHHHI BHA95
5 CHIEF BLACK ROBE (IRE) (36) 525542 D
Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Noleens Moon (IRE)
Tom Broughton (5) J
O Mr Myles Osborne Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Patrick Halligan BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon4handicapchasesonthebounceforthisyardin2023.PostedmuchhisbesteffortsincerejoiningFergalO’Brienwhenrunner-upatMarket Rasen over fences (19.2f,soft) last month.Step back up in trip looks a good move and,though 0-14 in this sphere,he merits respect. TFRHHHII BHA93
6 LADY CARO (IRE) (69) P-33304 8 11-4
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Springinherstep (IRE)
Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10) J
O Mr & Mrs A Millett Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Denis Noonan Hatherden Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWNarrowPlumptonsuccesslastMarchremainshersolesuccessinthisspherefrom17attemptsandwhilesheresumedwithacoupleofcreditableplaced efforts in September,she didn’t really see her races around 2m in the autumn.Similar story over C&D in December so best watched. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 HARD STARE (GB) (60) 10-3000
Br B g Passing Glance - Farewellatmidnight Ben Godfrey J
O Marmalade Matters Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs J. Way geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumper efforts weren’t devoid of some promise, but he’s been tailed off all 3 outings over hurdles. May well prove a different proposition now handicapping upped markedly in trip (tongue tie reapplied). TFRHHHII BHA88
8 WALKINTHEPRESENT
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Another Present (IRE) Dylan Johnston J
O Mrs Jane Gerard-Pearse Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Robert O’Callaghan Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced in an Irish point.Tailed off in maiden/novice starts before leaving those efforts behind when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in January. Improved further upped to 3m in first-time cheekpieces when an even closer third at Chepstow since so respected with more to come. TFRHHHHH BHA85
9 INCHAGOILL LADY (IRE) (39) 562255
Br Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE)
O Kevin Pickard & John Middleton
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J
Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B Sandra Curley Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner last spring but rather in-and-out in both codes this winter,below form returned to hurdles and more testing ground at Wincanton in January Down to her last winning mark so worth a second look with drying conditions a positive. TFRHHHII BHA81
10 MANCERO (FR) (51) 1-2P6P0
Br B g Storm The Stars (USA) - Arbequina (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Teddington Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Isabelle Buzogany & Gilbert Nihotte W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair ex-French 15f hurdles winner but little to shout about for his current yard, though his latest seventh of 13 here (19f) was a step in the right direction. Needs to build on that upped further in trip from 3lb out of the weights. TFRHHHII BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: SKIN FULL (IRE) 6 10 7 Jack Tudor 13-8 (David Pipe) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Special John (IRE), 5-1 Walkinthepresent (IRE), 13-2 Chief Black Robe (IRE), 12-1 Washington Singer (GB), Lady Caro (IRE), Hard Stare (GB), 14-1 Shuil Ceoil (IRE), 20-1 Inchagoill Lady (IRE), Mancero (FR), 200-1 Hunting Percival (GB)
WALKINTHEPRESENT has taken his form up a notch since sent handicapping this year and with further progress on the cards, Neil Mulholland’s 6-y-o gets the verdict over Special John, who hasn’t looked back since joining this yard and first-time cheekpieces go on for this return to hurdling (is 5lb lower than for latest chase win). Washington Singer and Chief Black Robe complete the shortlist.
Sixth Race 4.40
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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This two miles and 12 yards handicap steeple chase has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 105. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The hores that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvatage.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O Mrs Joanna Peppiatt Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Neil Kinnane Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner last season but has gone off the rails this season, held back by his attitude above all at Exeter in January.
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Inchiquin High (IRE)
O Miss P. Morris
Jack Hogan J
Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B M. G. Ronayne Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and never looked like justifying support with a promising conditional taking over when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Windsor on New Year’s Day Needs this switch to fences to elicit some improvement. TFRHHHII BHA92
3 APPLICATIONOFCASH (IRE) (25) 44/P-355 8 11-2
Br B g Hillstar - Radical Rascal (IRE)
O Rathkenny Racing Syndicate
Rian Corcoran (7) J
Gordon Treacy, North Tawton T
B M. Dalton Km Carpentry & Maintenance S
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler in Ireland.Pulled up inWorcester handicap hurdle in July 2024 (only run for Robbie Llewellyn) but made promising return from absence for new yard when third in 2 1/2m Huntingdon handicap chase in December.Well beaten both subsequent starts though and has since moved stables. TFRHHIII BHA86
4 KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR) (8) 54F451 D 6 10-13
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR)
O The Close Shave Partnership
Tom Bellamy J
David Dennis, Banbury T
B Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou DD Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadslippedoverastoneintheweightssincehis200/1winatHuntingdoninNovember2024anddoubledhistallybackatthatvenueinarefittedtongue tie 8 days ago,value for extra having overcome a blunder.Same mark here and every chance provided he takes to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA83
5 HOLY LEGEND (GB) (34) 334-00R 7 10-11
Br B g Passing Glance - Holy Veil James Best J
O The Profile Partnership 2
B Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Couple of fair efforts on his hurdling CV but he was beaten a country mile sent chasing over C&D in January and refused at the second the following month. TFRHHIII BHA81
6 BLACKIJO DAGROSTIS (FR) (19) 244P54
Br Br g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Chanelle Dagrostis (FR)
O Lost in the Summer Wine 2
7 10-9
Richard Patrick J
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Cordonnier Matt Sheppard S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but showed more than of late when a never-nearer fourth of 8 at Ludlow (16f, soft) last month. Handicapper drops him another chunk and he shouldn’t be underestimated. TFRHHHHI BHA79
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: SIAM PARK (IRE) 6 11 5 Jack Tudor 11-8 (Joe Tizzard) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Kally des Bruyeres (FR), 4-1 Away For The Night (IRE), Blackijo Dagrostis (FR), 10-1 Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), Applicationofcash (IRE), 20-1 Holy Legend (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
Plenty have questions to answer but KALLY DES BRUYERES arrives on the back of a recent hurdles win so he gets the nod to make a successful start in this discipline. Blackijo Dagrostis and another chasing debutant Away For The Night can give him most to think about in that order
Seventh Race 5.10
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
The final race this afternoon is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is the case with all handicaps on this afternoon’s card, the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Malawa (FR)
Mr Richard Upton (3) J
O Mrs Samantha Dunn Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B SARL IGEP Haras Du Chateau De Rabodanges Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Leicester in December and probably benefited from the return to the minimum trip when winning 12-runner at Wincanton 4 days ago. Potentially vulnerable back up in trip carrying a 7-lb penalty. TFR
2 PARIKARMA (IRE) (26) 45/144-3 C 9 12-0
Br B m Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Pushkar Miss Imogen Mathias (3) J
O Miss I. Mathias Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
B Minch Bloodstock Centregreat Limited, Solstice S
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if retaining all her ability on first outing since leaving John & Rhys Flint after 15 months off when third of 6 at Hereford (21.7f, soft) recently.That was a stamina-sapping race but every chance she’ll feature if over those exertions TFRHHHII BHA100
3 FINAL ENTRY (IRE) (13) 130- 5 11-11
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE) Rian Corcoran J
O Midd Shire Racing David Pipe, Wellington T
B Barronstown Stud B G Middleton Developments Ltd, W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning start over hurdles in a juvenile at NewtonAbbot in July 2024 and unsurprisingly looked rusty following 16 months on the sidelines when down the field in a Flat handicap at Southwell recently.Hard to know what to expect back hurdling but has an excellent conditional on board TFRHHHII BHA97
4 PRAIRIE DIAMOND (IRE) (51) 316-U43 7 11-7
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Siba de La Pampa (FR)
Mr Harry Hoyles (5) J
O Mr N. McAllen Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to his best when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft, 11/2) in January, doing well to hang in there considering the severity of the blunder he made 4 out. Leading claims from the same mark (has had a breathing operation). TFRHHHHH BHA93
5 JETTY MAY (IRE) (109) 20-456
Br B m Jet Away - Pretty Impressive (IRE)
6 11-4
Freddie Keighley J
O Ian Moore Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Ms Jean Cullen Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinanIrishpointbutwellheldinbumperforFergalO’BrienlastMarch SomeencouragementinaWorcesternovice(16f)onstable/hurdlingdebut in October but little to shout about on both starts the following month.Now sent handicapping back up in trip (has had a breathing operation). TFRHHHII BHA90
6 RAPID MISSION (GB) (102) 600-650 5 11-2
Br B g Frankel - Midnight Crossing (IRE) Oscar Palmer J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T
B Pursuit of Success LLC Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a good deal more than previously over hurdles when sixth of 15 at Chepstow in October but comfortably held both starts the following month. Makes limited appeal back from a break. TFRHHIII BHA88
7 TARITINO (IRE) (34) 13-2556 C 6 11-2
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR)
Mr Henry Moore (5) J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time Flat winner and did the job well when opening hurdles account here (16.4f, good to firm) last spring. Failed to come on for recent run over C&D last month but drying conditions in his favour here and has dipped back to his last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA88
8 WOT YOU WEARING (IRE) (17) P4P5-PP D 9 10-5
Br Br g Arakan (USA) - Carramanagh Lady (IRE)
Miss Kayla Ruddy (5) J
O Mr Nathan S Mill Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Peter Tonery
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended his time with Robert Stephens last season well below par and looks to have completely lost his way judged on both starts this campaign for new connections. TFRHHIII BHA77
9 FUTURE TIMES (FR) (596) 06/06- 6 10-4
Br B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Para El Futuro (FR)
O Mr G. F. Edwards
B S.A.R.L. Crispin de Moubray Et al
Mr Jack Stenhouse (3) J
Gordon Edwards, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat for Jedd O’Keeffe and failed to find the necessary improvement switched to a handicap in this sphere when last seen in July 2024. Can only be watched. TFRHIIII BHA76
10 SAWPIT SIENNA (GB) (32) 23-5565 C 11 10-2
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Sawpit Supreme
O Mr David A. Hunt
B D. A. Hunt and A. T. Huckfield
Miss Clara Brewitt (3) J
Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham T
Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 11-year-old mare without a win in over 2 years, last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, heavy) last month. Seemingly no better than that nowadays and hard to make a strong case for from marginally out of the weights. TFRHHIII BHA73
11 STOPHERANDGO
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Br B m Aizavoski (IRE) - Bonjour Bella (IRE)
9 10-2
James Robottom (3) J
O Pickard Racing Another Chance Syndicate Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B Richard & Lisa O’Brien
TIMEFORMVIEW Out of sorts this season, including over fences the last twice.
Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) 6 11 6 Chad Bament 14-1 (Harriet Brown) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2
Thankyouandplease (FR), 9-2 Prairie Diamond (IRE), 11-2 Jetty May (IRE), 15-2 Final Entry (IRE), 10-1 Parikarma (IRE), 12-1 Taritino (IRE), 16-1 Wot You Wearing (IRE), 20-1 Sawpit Sienna (GB), 33-1 Rapid Mission (GB), 40-1 Future Times (FR), Stopherandgo (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
A shuddering error possibly cost PRAIRIE DIAMOND victory when third over C&D in January and he gets the nod to go a couple of places better having had a breathing operation since. Thankyouandplease doubled his tally at Wincanton last week so he heads up the dangers, with Taritino and Parikarma not out of things, either.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRAIRIE DIAMOND (IRE) 2.THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) 3.TARITINO (IRE)
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Race Conditions
Race Conditions
First Race 2.10 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM EXTRA PLACES EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5990 to the winning horse The second to receive £2759, the third £1379 and the fourth £690 for four yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised for those win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both for penalties and loss of novice status 11 entries at £55. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4590; Second £2296; Third £1147; Fourth £574. (Penalty Value £5990.60)
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Second Race 2.40 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE BOG @ CHELTENHAM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 25th April, 2026. 22 entries at £50. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (Penalty Value £5446)
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Third Race 3.10 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM INFERNOBOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £52 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £42 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 18 entries at £52. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265 (Penalty Value £5545.05)
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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM DRAGONBOOSTS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9241 to the winning horse The second to receive £4252, the third £2126, the fourth £1064 and the fifth £530. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £87 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £70 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 10 entries at £87 - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533; Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441. (Penalty Value £9241.75) Weights lowered 2lbs.
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE CHELTENHAM WELCOME OFFER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £45 stake Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 18 entries at £45. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)
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Sixth Race 4.40 - THE DRAGONBET SAFER GAMBLING TOOLS NO ROAR TONIGHT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 9 entries at £56. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285 (Penalty Value £5967.53) Weights raised 7lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
Seventh Race 5.10 - THE DRAGONBET THE ROAR BEFORE DAILY FALLER INSURANCE ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 3rd and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 7th Penalties, after February 28th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to October 31st, 2025, have not ridden more than 10 winners in Jump races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 6th, 2026, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 17 entries at £45. - Closed March 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
