How to Read the Racecard
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.
1. Jockey colours
2. Saddle number
3. Sex & colour of horse
4. Horse name
5. Owner
6. Sire
7. Dam
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.
13. Breeder
14. Trainer
15. Jockey
16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ 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 VALENTINES MEETING
THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2026
Today’s Schedule
PageTime Race
8-9 1.05pm The Happy Birthday David Griffin Maiden Hurdle Race
12-13 1.40pm The Free Raceday 9 March Maiden Hurdle Race
16-17 2.15pm The Ross Stacey Still Cannot Cook Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race
20-21 2.50pm The Paul Barber Memorial Handicap Chase
24-25 3.25pm The Royal Bath & West Show Handicap Hurdle Race
26-27 4.00pm The Family Fun Day 9 April Open Hunters’ Chase
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Drowne (Chief Steward)
J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, S. Candy, S. Russell
Starters
W. Jordan
S. Upton
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
R. Cuthbert
Veterinary Officers
K. Byam-Cook
G. Potts
Equine Welfare and Integrity
Officers
A. Kelly
M. Baker
S. Shilston
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
A. Howes
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)
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7BL Web: www.tauntonracecourse.co.uk Telephone: 01823 337172 Email: info@tauntonracecourse.co.uk
First Race 1.05
The Happy Birthday David Griffin
Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (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 half a furlong 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
1
Br B g Desinvolte (FR) - Kisis de La Pree (FR)
Freddie Keighley (7) J
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Magic Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Dr V Roger-Yves Simon & Nicolas Simon & Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Some promise in bumpers and on last month’s Exeter hurdling debut but probably won’t show
until sent handicapping over further Tongue strap on for 1st time.
2 CORNER FORWARD (IRE) (28) P66
Br B g Crystal Ocean - Dawn In The Park (FR) Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B James Hoare geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability in maiden hurdles but likely to be seen in better light when sent handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 LOUIS DES LANDES (FR) (77) 0 5 11-7
Br Ch g Voiladenuo (FR) - Grandchampenoise (FR)
O John and Heather Snook
Brendan Powell J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Dominique & Martine Bourgeais Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWVoiladenuo gelding.Brother to a winner,and half-brother to French 2m hurdle winner Magique des Landes and hurdle/chase winner in France Grand des Landes. Shaped as if amiss when down the field in C&D bumper on debut in November TFRHHIII BHA-
4 MARHABA PRINCE (GB) (69) 10-32 BF
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Meet Marhaba (IRE)
O Crest Racing VIII
5 11-7
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Ahmad Al Shaikh Crest Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner who was turned over at short odds in 4-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f,soft) on hurdles bow in December, flattered by proximity to idling winner Improvement likely needed to come out on top in a slightly deeper race here. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 WESTERN CROSS (IRE) (31) 203 5 11-7
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Be My Westerner (IRE) Sean Houlihan J
O The England family Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Dave Slattery Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up on the first of 2 outings in bumpers and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling when third of 14 in novice (66/1) at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last month, making late headway after again racing freely. Sure to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 DEAUVILLE LADY (GB) (28) 6-00 5 11-0
Br B m Scalo - Deauville Crystal (FR) James Davies J
O Mrs K. Hawke & Mr W. Simms Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Katherine Hawke & Bill Sims Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t made an impact yet, will need to find more here. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 FOLLOW THE PLAN (GB) (67) P3
Br B m Dartmouth - Go For Coffee
Rian Corcoran (7) J
O Mr D. Pipe David Pipe, Wellington T
B Shade Oak Stud W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dartmouth mare. Dam unraced.Third on completed start in Irish points (Dec 7).Way of Stars appears the stable’s first string on jockey bookings. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 BABYKEN (FR) (35) P2 4 10-9
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 (17.7f, good) on hurdling debut in October, folding tamely. Fitted with a tongue strap and shaped better when second over C&D subsequently but needs more. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 CIRCLE OF SECRETS (FR) (45) 44
Br Ro g Seahenge (USA) - Marichen (FR)
O Mr R. De la Haye
4 10-9
Tom Broughton (5) J
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B San Gabriel Inv Inc BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW
Showed more than first time up when fourth of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Since left Emmet Mullins and possibly more one for handicaps after this. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 WAY OF STARS (IRE) (56) 3
4 10-9
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
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on Flat for Andrew Balding, scoring at Goodwood (14f) in June. Performed a long way below that level on his Exeter hurdling debut having changed hands for 68,000 gns but seems likely to improve for the experience. Hood on for 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: CORNISH STORM 6 11 7 David Noonan 5-6 (Stuart Kittow) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note: WAY OF STARS: Following its run on 18/12/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Way of Stars (IRE), 10-3 Western Cross (IRE), 11-2 Marhaba Prince (GB), 15-2 Babyken (FR), 14-1 Follow The Plan (GB), 16-1 Circle of Secrets (FR), 22-1 A King of Magic (FR), 25-1 Louis des Landes (FR), 40-1 Corner Forward (IRE), 250-1 Deauville Lady (GB)
WESTERN CROSS caught the eye closing all the way to the line in a well-contested novice on his Hereford hurdling debut last month, so he’s an appealing candidate to make it second time lucky in this sphere. Way of Stars seems sure to have learnt from his opening effort over hurdles and is clear second choice, with Babyken fancied to fill the places.
The Result
1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
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.
Second Race 1.40
The Free Raceday 9 March
Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (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 three furlongs 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 Br g Bollin Eric - Seem of Gold Harry Kimber J
O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S
TIMEFORMVIEW No show in points/trio of hurdle starts
2 FANE COURT (IRE) (28) B//-160 8 11-6
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Fane Princess (IRE) Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Mrs Carol Kennedy Ben Lund, Bridgwater T
B N. Coburn
TIMEFORMVIEW Bought for 5,000 gns after winning an Irish point in November but has been tailed off in a
3 FIVE BAR GATE (IRE) (26) 5/1-615 6
Br B g Gatewood - Dreaming On (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell J
O Bristow and Flower Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Pat Whelan & John Whelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Point bumper winner who improved on Rules debut form to land 7-runner bumper at Plumpton (17.8f, soft) in December Showed an aptitude for hurdling when fifth of 13 in a C&D maiden last month and likely to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 GEORGES STREET (IRE) (67) P-3PP 5 11-6
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Sarabhai (FR) Ben Godfrey J
O Mrs A. Rousell Claire Hitch, Watchet T
B Michael Conlon
TIMEFORMVIEW
€38,000 3-y-o,£7,000 4-y-o,Order of St George gelding Dam,maiden on Flat,half-sister to high-class hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Sharjah. Unpromising in points and sold cheaply. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LEADER CRIK (FR) (111) 26 5 11-6
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Beautifull Crik (FR)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Du Loisir
TIMEFORMVIEWVery tall gelding who finished runner-up sole start in Irish points (May 2025).Shaped as if in need of the experience when sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (19.9f,good) on hurdles bow in October Had had a breathing operation subsequently and likely to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 SAILING BY (IRE) (34) 300 5 11-6
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Sailingtobyzantium (IRE)
O J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook
Brendan Powell J
Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Sharon McGuinness Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a promising first effort behind a couple of useful prospects when third of 13 in Chepstow bumper (2m,soft) on debut in November Went backwards in a similar event at Exeter prior to being given a considerate introduction to hurdles TFRHHHII BHA-
7 PARADISE PARK (IRE) (369) 4/0- 8 10-13
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Paradise Lily (IRE)
O Faulkner & Jenkins
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Tommy James Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with some encouragement when fourth of 10 in a bumper at Uttoxeter in April 2024 but made a low-key hurdles debut 8 months later and off a further 12 months. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 INNAMORATO (FR) (28) 4304 4 10-6
Br Gr g The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Ivonne (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 153 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr M. Rice Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed fairly useful form when hitting the frame in pair of juvenile hurdles in France last summer but well below that level both starts in Britain. Step up in trip needs to trigger a better showing TFRHHHII BHA117
9 MARIOLE (FR) (42) 2-0 4
Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Alauda (FR)
Nico de Boinville J
O Mr Roger WJ Davis Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B P. De Maleissye Melun Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a promising start to career when second of 9 in French bumper over 1 1/2m for Mathieu Pitart inApril.Well held in a listed event at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day on first start for Nicky Henderson but shouldn’t be written off now switching to hurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: DUFFRY TRIXS (IRE) 6 11 6 Harry Bannister 10-1 (Richard Bandey) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Innamorato (FR), 3-1 Mariole (FR), 10-3 Five Bar Gate (IRE), 9-2 Leader Crik (FR), 16-1 Sailing By (IRE), 66-1 Paradise Park (IRE), 80-1 Georges Street (IRE), 150-1 Fane Court (IRE), 200-1 Eric Gorcombe (GB)
FIVE BAR GATE showed an aptitude for hurdling when fifth of 13 in a C&D maiden last month and, with the timefigure supporting the performance, there’s good reason to believe he can take a step forward. Leader Crik was held back by inexperience on his hurdling bow at Cheltenham back in the autumn and should do better, while Mariole is in excellent hands and can’t be written off on this switch to obstacles.
Great British Bonus Scheme
Abbreviations
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.
BF –Beaten Favourite.B –Brought Down. C–Course Winner. D–Distance Winner.F –Fell. P–Pulled Up R–Refused. S–Slipped Up.U –Unseated.
Third Race 2.15
The Ross Stacey Still Cannot Cook
Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice 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 and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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
1 GOWER SPIRIT (GB) (17) 10P022
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Lady Karinga
O Mrs Jan Johnson
B T. A. Harman
Stan Sheppard J
Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T
The Towers Hotel & Spa S
TIMEFORMVIEWHandicapwinnerinNovemberandhasrunwellonlasttwostarts,finishingsecondonbothoccasions.Secondof4inhandicaphurdleatHereford (11/8) 17 days ago,again unlucky to bump into one with her rider quick to accept the situation.Remains of interest at this level.
2 BROOMFIELD GALE (IRE) (35) r-12301 C 8 11-12
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Sea Off The Gales (IRE)
Robbie David (7) J
O Troika Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B John Leahy
TIMEFORMVIEW Quirky sort won her second race of the season in a course handicap hurdle (9/2) 21 days ago, helped by a well-run race after a drop in trip, drawing clear Up 6lbs for that success but still merits respect off a career-high mark with tongue strap back on. TFRHHHII BHA98
3 PERFECT NELSON (IRE) (659) 226F06/- 7 11-11
Br B g Mount Nelson - Perfect Rhythm Lorcan Williams J O Friends From Insurance Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Cathal Ennis Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to match his fair bumper form over hurdles and has been off for 659 days since finishing sixth of 9 on handicap bow at this C&D (28/1), where he was untidy at times and not persevered with after being hampered at the last.Worth a market check on his return. TFRHHHII BHA97
4 JACKOMY (IRE) (28) F-0600
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Benfaithful (IRE)
6 11-11
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Anwar Badri Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Mr Shane McGuckin
TIMEFORMVIEWFell when clear at the last on sole start in points during the spring Well beaten at long odds all four hurdle starts to date and was tailed off eighth of 13 on handicap debut atWincanton (40/1) 28 days ago.Steps back up in trip and warrants a second look in the betting given who trains him. TFRHHIII BHA97
5 ALL NIGHT PARKING (IRE) (334) 1440FP-
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Davinia’s Tip (IRE)
O Mr R. Napper and Mr G. Beilby
B Mr Alan Tobin
8 11-9
Sean Houlihan J
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-time point winner who showed promise over hurdles before seventh of 12 in maiden at Worcester (28/1) 574 days ago, raced well off the pace and merely passed beaten horses.Well beaten in point-to-points since and bit to prove on handicap debut in first-time tongue strap under Rules. TFRHHIII BHA95
6 ASK PETER (FR) (9) 650363 7 11-1
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima
O Mr A. Honeyball
James Robottom (10) J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has been running mainly in novice company and made the switch to handicaps recently. Third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 9 days ago and made more impact than previously. Could have more to offer in this sphere TFRHHHHI BHA87 (-1)
7 COOLER THAN ME (GB) (11) PBP-001 8 10-11
Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Wou Oodd Fern O’Brien (5) J
O Barbery, Mason, Banks and Pellowe
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Clare Lloyd & Peter Hughes Nancekuke Lettings, Valerie Mary Mason S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced 8-y-o who had been disappointing for this yard prior to latest first of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen 11 days ago,showing much improved form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and displaying a likeable attitude when things got tough.Runs off unchanged mark and can follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA83 (+7)
8 STAGE SHOW (GB) (114) 02-0041
Br B g Showcasing - Floria Tosca (IRE)
O West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
6 10-7
Isabelle Ryder (5) J
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington T
B Fittocks Stud Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Finally opened his account in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (9/2, good) 114 days ago, stepping up on recent run and seeing out the longer trip well.Cheekpieces removed and not an obvious candidate to follow up under different conditions given his previous record.TFRHHIII BHA79
Br B g Intello (GER) - Dubka
O Mr T. Faulkner
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden T
B Southcourt Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t won in 19 races and seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (9/1) 63 days ago, wasn’t sparked back to form by the addition of cheekpieces. Mark in freefall but has plenty to prove. TFRHHIII BHA79
10 TALAP
(GB)
(28) 0/3-3000 9 10-2
Br B g Kingman - Tamarind (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Mr G. F. Edwards Gordon Edwards, Minehead T
B Hesmonds Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat but hasn’t won in nearly 3 years and remains with little form over hurdles,tailed off when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle atWincanton (40/1) 28 days ago.3lb out of the handicap and could only be considered if supported with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: HOLESHOT (IRE) 6 11 12 Alan Johns 5-2 (Tim Vaughan) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Cooler Than Me (GB), 5-1 Broomfield Gale (IRE), 13-2 Ask Peter (FR), 9-1 Gower Spirit (GB), 10-1 Perfect Nelson (IRE), 14-1 Stage Show (GB), 20-1 Jackomy (IRE), 28-1 Talap (GB), 33-1 Nobody Told Me (GB), 40-1 All Night Parking (IRE)
COOLER THAN ME showed much improved form to win at Market Rasen 11 days ago in first-time cheekpieces, displaying a likeable attitude when things got tough. The lightly raced 8-y-o runs off an unchanged mark and can follow up. Ask Peter made more impact when third at this C&D 9 days ago and could have more to offer in handicaps, while recent course winner Broomfield Gale should remain competitive. Perfect Nelson and Jackomy are a couple to note in the market.
The Result
1st2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time
H.B.L.B.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £236,559 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
Fourth Race 2.50
The Paul Barber Memorial 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)
Race Description
This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 HELL HOUND (IRE) (467) 2/01/134-
Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Tap And Go Vic (IRE) Conor O’Farrell J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate- Hell Hound Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Isidore and Padraic Murtagh Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdler who won a maiden in 2024 before fourth of 10 in 19f handicap hurdle atAscot (3/1 fav) 467 days ago,matched previous form and likely to do better when faced with a greater test of stamina.Has the air of an even better chaser but market should prove best guide after 15 months off. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR)
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais
(44) 12-10U2
7 11-13
Richie McLernon J
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive hurdles winner who has made a promising start to his chase career Second of 10 in handicap chase at this C&D (25/1) 44 days ago, didn’t settle fully but kept on gradually to show form closer to his hurdles ability Capable of better for stable who also saddle Hell Hound. TFRHHHHH BHA104
3 BATAILLON (GB) (26) P2/2-641 CD 8 11-12
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Valbuena (IRE)
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J
O Battling On Syndicate Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mette Campbell-Andenaes Teresa Davis Sporting Artist S
TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t see out the race on his debut over fences on return at Catterick in December Got off the mark when winning 14-runner handicap chase at this C&D (12/1) 26 days ago,going prominent 4 out and driven out,seemingly fitter and seeing things out well.Open to further improvement and up 6lb. TFRHHHHI BHA103
4 CALL ME ARTHUR (IRE) (21) 02/10-41 7 11-12
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Uliana (USA) Stan Sheppard J
O Mr C. B. Compton Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B Mr Paul McGrath Galebreaker S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on second start since returning from a lengthy absence,won over fences for the first time at Huntingdon (7/2) 3 weeks ago, jumping better than previously and winning in clear-cut fashion. Up 10lb but getting the hang of things over fences now. TFRHHHII BHA103
5 THE BLUEBERRY ONE (GB) (14) 060/20-6 7 11-11
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - The Strawberry One Paul O’Brien J
O Kykie Allsopp Cousins Harry Derham, Newbury T
B The Kykie Allsopp Partnership OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise when second over hurdles on handicap bow in January last year but unable to justify support when sixth of 7 in handicap chase atWincanton (11/2) 14 days ago on chasing debut after 11 months off,made a chance-ending mistake at 4 out.Too soon dismiss in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA102
6 ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (23) 0-324F5 8 11-9
Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE) James Best J
O Lloyd Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Ms Linda Twomey FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner over fences last season. Reached the frame on his first 3 outings of this campaign but fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (14/1) 23 days ago where she led before weakening from 4 out.Blinkers back on (cheekpieces removed) which may help this quirky mare. TFRHHIII BHA100
7 GINGERBRED (GB) (25) 3/3-022P
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Portrait Royale (IRE)
James Davies J
O House Family Partnership Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Miss Sally Harler & Mr Matthew Darling Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge S
TIMEFORMVIEWLeft Philip Hobbs & JohnsonWhite’s yard last November and shaped as if in good form when second atTaunton the following month.Pulled up in 16-runner handicap chase atWindsor (33/1) 25 days ago,labouring from twelfth,but back in more realistic company here. TFRHHIII BHA99
8 SHOT BOII (IRE) (28) 434-P2P D BF
9 11-4
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Moncherie (IRE) Rian Corcoran (7) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B Patrick Condron W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless in 15 and two pulled-up efforts in last three starts, most recently as 2/1 favourite in handicap chase at Ludlow 28 days ago when his race was essentially over at the first (all but came down).First-time blinkers replace visor and on a workable mark if that does the trick. TFRHHIII BHA95
9 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (26)
Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR)
Taylor Fisher J
O Mr K Johns & Joe Tickle Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Mme Henri Devin Fire Defence Servicing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who won at Windsor in November but was then tailed off before fourth of 14 in C&D handicap chase (22/1) 26 days ago, ran respectably to make the frame for second year running. Reliability remains a concern TFRHHIII BHA82
10 TED THE THIEF (IRE) (26) 04-0432 BF
6 10-2
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dangan Diamond (IRE) Harry Kimber J
O Price, Walters, Pearce & McNally Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Sean Hoare
TIMEFORMVIEW Much better chaser than hurdler, with creditable efforts at Wincanton and here recently Second of 14 in handicap chase at this course and distance (11/8 fav) 26 days ago,matched hisWincanton form despite a fairly severe early error and pulled clear with Bataillon.Remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA79
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: CAMULUS (IRE) 8 11 5 Charlie Deutsch 2-1 (Venetia Williams) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: THE BLUEBERRY ONE: Following its run on 29/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. SHOT BOII: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), Bataillon (GB), 6-1 Ted The Thief (IRE), 7-1 Call Me Arthur (IRE), 10-1 Hell Hound (IRE), 14-1 Shot Boii (IRE), 16-1 The Blueberry One (GB), Another Day Out (IRE), School For Scandal (FR), 28-1 Gingerbred (GB)
JONGLEUR D’ETOILES has made a promising start to his chase career and showed something closer to his hurdles form when second at this C&D 44 days ago. He’s capable of better and fancied to come out on top ahead of Bataillon who got off the mark here 26 days ago, seeing things out well and he’s open to further improvement despite a 6lb rise. Ted The Thief was second that day despite a severe early error and remains one to consider along with Call Me Arthur
Fifth Race 3.25
The Royal Bath & West Show
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14800
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5978, 2nd £2988, 3rd £1495, 4th £747, 5th £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 140. 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 BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (19) 446313 D
Br B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE)
Megan Fox (7) J
O The Optimists Syndicate Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Haras du Logis St Germain OLBG S
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart performer at his best who ended a long losing run in 2m Haydock handicap in January.Backed it up with a solid third of 4 to The New Lion in International Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft) 19 days ago so needs considering.
2 AURIGNY MILL (FR) (26) 120-4F3 CD 9 11-11
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fresh Princess (FR) Harry Kimber J
O Mrs E. Weld Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Jean C. Haimet & Mr Michael Wilde
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who wasn’t disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when third of 5 to Celtic Art in handicap hurdle here (19f, soft) 26 days ago. Enjoys a 7lb weights pull here so can’t be discounted with headgear again sported TFRHHHII BHA135
3 WELSH CHARGER (IRE) (12) 15-046U D BF 8 11-3
Br B g Westerner - Answer Ur Phone (IRE) Ciaran Gethings J
O Jones, Spiers & Hartwell
Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T
B Mr S. Shanahan Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner last term and he posted respectable efforts in top-end 2m handicaps at Cheltenham and Ascot early this winter Unseated rider at the start in 2m Musselburgh handicap 12 days ago but remains one to consider TFRHHHII BHA127
4 SPIRITS BAY (GB) (34) 300-134 D
8 11-1
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silver Coaster (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies 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
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned with success over hurdles at NewtonAbbot (2m) in October and posted a good fourth of 10 on just his second chasing run in 2m3f Exeter handicap 34 days ago. Must enter calculations reverted to this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA125
5 CELTIC ART (FR) (26) 0-50121 C D 9 11-1
Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Irish Song (FR)
Chad Bament (7) J
O Mrs J. Carrington Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mr Peter Anastasiou Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Thriving at present and he easily gained a second success of the season here in 5-runner handicap (2m3f, soft) 26 days ago.This strong traveller may do better still so merits serious consideration despite a 5lb weights rise. TFRHHHHH BHA125
6 JACK HYDE (IRE) (90) 14-1552 D 8 11-0
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Ballinahow Tara (IRE)
O Paddy Brennan Racing Syndicate Jack Hyde
Tom Broughton (5) J
Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Noel McLoughlin Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed the odds in 2m Newton Abbot novice in September and has advanced his form since, tongue tie refitted when a very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f,heavy) 90 days ago.Back from a break now having undergone wind surgery and he’s a likely player TFR
7 INTO THE PARK (IRE) (34) 020-24P CD
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Sarrazine (FR) Ben Jones J
O Mr Allan Stennett Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mr Tom Coughlan Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWTook this prize in 2024 and solid efforts to make the frame in 2m4f handicaps at Uttoxeter and Sandown this winter Should make a chaser but ran no sort of race with cheekpieces on for his first try at Exeter last month and quickly reverts to hurdles.
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Nova Stella (GER) Bryan Carver J
O The Jago Family Partnership
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ormond Bloodstock Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced son ofWalk InThe Park who caught the eye when a patiently-ridden third of 18 in novice hurdle atWincanton (15.2f, soft) 58 days ago. Goes into handicaps now with more to offer so shouldn’t be underestimated. TFRHHHII BHA114
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
LUTTRELL LAD (IRE) 9 10 3 Cameron
4-1 (Tom
6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: INTO THE PARK: Following its run on 9/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Jack Hyde (IRE), 9-2 Celtic Art (FR), 6-1 Spirits Bay (GB), 7-1 Welsh Charger (IRE), 15-2 Brentford Hope (GB), 9-1 Constellation Walk (IRE), 11-1 Into The Park (IRE), 14-1 Aurigny Mill (FR)
Jeremy Scott’s dual-course winner CELTIC ART arrives on the up and handles this sharp track really well so edges the vote from Jack Hyde who returns after a breathing operation on a handylooking mark and rates a big threat. Both Spirits Bay and Into The Park can’t be ruled out back in this sphere, while Welsh Charger and Brentford Hope need factoring into this wide-open handicap too.
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.
Sixth Race 4.00
The Family Fun Day 9 April
Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6599 Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form Owners Prize Money. 1st £2849, 2nd £1425, 3rd £712, 4th £356, 5th £178. (Penalty Value £3277.72)
Race Description
A Hunter Chase gives the regulars of the Point-to-Pointing world a chance to shine under National Hunt rules. A horse is only qualified for this type of event if it holds a Hunters’ Certificate, something provided by a Master of Hounds to prove that the horse has been regularly hunted throughout the season. This particular event is for five-year-olds and upwards, and is to be run over two miles and seven furlongs. All Hunter Chases are restricted to amateur jockeys.
Br Breeding O Owner H Hunt J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 GOLDEN SON (FR) (20) F/03P3-1
Br Gr g Martaline - Thou In Gold (FR)
Miss Gina Andrews J
O Ged Mason and Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful chaser nowadays who made light of a ten-month absence when landing 8-runner hunter chase at
(24f, soft) 20 days ago. Big shout despite conceding weight all round
2 HAVEN’T TIME (IRE) (20) 3/32P6-4
Br B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Good Thyne Lucy (IRE) Miss Lucy Turner J
O Miss S. McQueen
H Ludlow
Miss S. McQueen, Aymestrey T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful chaser who wasn’t disgraced after 9 months off when a fading fourth of 8 to Golden Son in hunter at Warwick (24f, soft) 20 days ago. Can build on it now. TFRHHHII BHA112
3 JUST LOOSE CHANGE (GB) (25) 54-3UCr C 9 12-2
Br Gr g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Ovilia (IRE)
O Mr Darren McAlinden
H Quantock Staghounds
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
Darren McAlinden, South Molton T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair chaser who scored at Huntingdon in November 2024 but was below par subsequently for Nicky Martin. Carried out in 2m5f hunter here for his new yard last month and has run out in a point since TFRHHIII BHA110
4 SNIPE (IRE) (17) 444001
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces
O Foxtrot Racing Snipe
Mr Dominic Lewis (7) J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
H Croome & West Warwickshire FOXTROT RACING S
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form on his first try in hunter company when landing 5-runner event at Hereford (20.9f,soft) 17 days ago.This is tougher but he can’t be dismissed. TFRHHHII BHA125
5 BEACON EDGE (IRE) (32) 2400-11 D 12 11-12
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurel Gift (IRE)
Mr Joshua Newman J
O Mr J. F. Symes J. Newman, Crewkerne T
H Axe Vale Harriers
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart winning hurdler/chaser at his best who signed off for Gordon Elliott with fortunate success in 2m1f claiming hurdle at Wexford last May. Landed a point last month for his new connections and this veteran is a key player TFRHHHHH BHA144
6 REVELS HILL (IRE) (293) 323/P/44- CD 11 11-12
Br B g Mahler - Chlolo Supreme (IRE)
O The revels allsorts club
H Torrington Farmers
Mr Darren Andrews (3) J
Mrs J. Boucher, Bideford T
TIMEFORMVIEW A useful winning chaser here for Harry Fry in 2022/23 but very lightly raced nowadays. Off 9 months since posting a fair fourth of 6 for his new yard in hunter chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good to firm) so has his fitness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA123
7 WHITSAND BAY (GB) (60) PP-22PP
Br B g So You Think (NZ) - Night Symphonie
Mr Richard Upton (7) J
O Miss Holly Chaston Miss Holly Chaston T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner but he’s been pulled up on his last 2 starts in that sphere, latest in December, so has a bit to prove here. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: SHEARER (IRE) 9 12 3 Miss Olive Nicholls 4-11 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Beacon Edge (IRE), 9-4 Golden Son (FR), 11-4 Snipe (IRE), 25-1 Revels Hill (IRE), 33-1 Just Loose Change (GB), 40-1 Haven’t Time (IRE), 100-1 Whitsand Bay (GB)
Veteran BEACON EDGE showed his well-being with a recent point victory for his new yard so this one-time smart winning chaser looks the way to go. Recent Warwick hunter scorer Golden Son rates the obvious danger, with Snipe and Haven’t Time appealing as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.
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Race 1 1.30 2m 4f 25y
1 Grandad’s Cap (IRE) 12-5
2 Italian Spirit (IRE) 12-0
3 Moor End (IRE) 11-13
4 Owl of Athens (IRE) 10-10
5 The Brickey Ranger (IRE)10-10
6 Hitthekettle (IRE) 10-2
7 Voleur de Terres (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 2.05 1m 7f 201y
1 Largy Belter (IRE) 11-7
2 Milan Tino (IRE) 11-6
3 Epic West (IRE) 11-3
4 Mon Champion (FR) 11-2
LEICESTER
Race 3 2.40 2m 6f 151y
1 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE)12-0
2 Flintara (GB) 11-10
3 A Little Something (GB) 11-9
4 Stamina Chope (FR) 11-9
5 Fay Ce Que Voudras (IRE) 10-13
6 Ginderella (IRE) 10-9
7 Imperial Pride (IRE) 10-9
Race 4 3.15 1m 7f 201y
1 Classical Sting (GB) 12-0
2 Lucky Lugger (GB) 11-12
3 Hawk Stone (IRE) 11-8
4 Applicationofcash (IRE) 11-5
5 Urblereagh (FR) 11-4
6 Kitsilano (IRE) 11-3
7 Leech (FR) 11-1
8 Night Jet (GB) 10-12
Race 5 3.50 2m 4f 25y
1 Rosscahill (IRE) 12-0
2 Mombasa (FR) 11-10
3 No Tackle (GB) 11-8
4 Stormin Crossgales (IRE) 11-7
5 One Last Glance (GB) 10-3
Race 6 4.25 2m 6f 151y
1 St Cuthbert’s Cave (IRE) 12-4
2 Best Mate Dave (GB) 12-0
3 Ideal du Tabert (FR) 12-0
4 Just Lucky Sivola (FR) 12-0
5 Largy Shark (GB) 12-0
6 Paul Marvel (FR) 12-0
Never beaten by SP
First Race 1.05 - THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID GRIFFIN MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb 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 18 entries at £50. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522 (Penalty Value £5446)
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Second Race 1.40 - THE FREE RACEDAY 9 MARCH MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 18 entries at £50. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522 (Penalty Value £5446)
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Third Race 2.15 - THE ROSS STACEY STILL CANNOT COOK NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Penalties, after January 31st, 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 15 entries at £45. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
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Fourth Race 2.50 - THE PAUL BARBER MEMORIAL 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, February 6th and pay £56 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Penalties, after January 31st, 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 21 entries at £56. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285 (Penalty Value £5967.53)
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Fifth Race 3.25 - THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7815 to the winning horse The second to receive £3596, the third £1798, the fourth £899 and the fifth £448 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £74 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Penalties, after January 31st, 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 17 entries at £74. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5978; Second £2988; Third £1495; Fourth £747; Fifth £373. (Penalty Value £7815.88) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 4.00 - THE FAMILY FUN DAY 9 APRIL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3277 to the winning horse The second to receive £1639, the third £818, the fourth £410 and the fifth £204 for five yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than three steeple chases Enter by noon, February 6th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 10th Weights: 5-y-o 11st 6lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2023, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) Note: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Steeple Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. 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 15 entries at £32. - Closed February 6th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2849; Second £1425; Third £712; Fourth £356; Fifth £178. (Penalty Value £3277.72) HC
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