Taunton Racecard - Thursday 26th February by Weatherbys

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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.

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.

The details of Owner, Trainer, Breeder, Sponsor & Colours are highlighted on the card. If you are unsure about reading the card, remember to ask at a tote window for advice.

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ST AUSTELL BREWERY LANDLORD’S RACEDAY

THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2026

Today’s Schedule

PageTime Race

8-9 1.41pm The Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices’ Hurdle Race

12-13 2.16pm The St Austell Brewery Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle Race

16-17 2.51pm The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Chase

20-21 3.26pm The weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Race

24-25 4.01pm The Boyle Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Mares’ Handicap Chase

26-27 4.36pm The Free Raceday Monday 9 March Open National Hunt Flat Race

Today’s Ofﬁcials

Stewards

T. Evetts (Chief Steward)

J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

M. Bersey, K. Dowson, G. Upton

Starters

C. McKee

S. Upton

Judge

G. Lewis

Clerk of the Scales

C. Hill

Veterinary Ofﬁcer

J. Rainbow

Equine Welfare and Integrity Ofﬁcers

A. Kelly

V. McKevitt

D. Stone

Clerk of the Course

R. Bellamy

Safeguarding Ofﬁcer

T. Hill

Commentator

S. Holt

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 1.41

The Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide

Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for novice 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

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October This particular two mile and three furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than three hurdle races.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Passing Glance - Fountain Crumble Chad Bament (7) J

O The Fountains Partnership Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Fountains Partnership geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEWDebut bumper winner who routed the ﬁeld on hurdles debut at Fontwell and got quickly back on track when readily justifying support in a 22f novice atWindsor on NewYear’s Day.Found Grade 2 too demanding at Doncaster since and can resume winning ways back in a novice.

2 CALVINO (IRE) (49) 461-2P1 CD

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Antartica de Thaix (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr George Clohessy Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Course bumper winner last spring.Went close on Newton Abbot hurdle debut/reappearance and went one better at the second attempt over C&D 7 weeks ago, posting a good time.That form looks solid so rates a serious player. TFRHHHHI BHA115 (+2)

3 CREST OF VALOUR (GB) (42) 6P0 5 11-2

Br B g Mukhadram - Dolly Penrose Rex Dingle J

O Crest Racing IV Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Crest Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Glimmers of ability on debut in a bumper but no impact either start over hurdles.

4 GEORGES STREET (IRE) (14) P-3PP5 5

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 Unpromising in points and showed little in C&D novice 2 weeks ago.

5 KHAFRE (FR) (72) 21-04 6 11-2

Br B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Beyonce du Lys (FR)

O C R Trembath & R Frosell

B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau

Paddy Hanlon (5) J

Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched £60,000 after winning an Irish point and showed a bit starting out under Rules in a Cheltenham maiden hurdle Similar form when fourth at Wincanton in December and not much to ﬁnd with the principals on these terms. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 SAILING BY (IRE) (14) 3004 5 11-2

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

TIMEFORMVIEW Produced a promising ﬁrst effort when third in Chepstow bumper in November but hasn’t kicked on, well held when tried over hurdles last 2 starts. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 DON’T CALL ME SUE (IRE) (45) 00 6 10-9

Br Ch m Zebadiah (IRE) - Kayem (IRE)

O BG Racing Partnership

Bradley Harris (3) J

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Ms K. O’Driscoll Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in 2 bumpers.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: DIAMONDS FOR LUCK (IRE) 6 12 0 Sean Bowen 1-16 (Olly Murphy) 3 ran Hood worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN: Following its run on 24/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

KHAFRE: Following its run on 16/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed turning in.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Fountains Blenhein (GB), 7-4 Calvino (IRE), 7-2 Khafre (FR), 22-1 Sailing By (IRE), 150-1 Georges Street (IRE), Don’t Call Me Sue (IRE), 250-1 Crest of Valour (GB)

FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN can quickly resume winning ways back down in class but it’s unlikely to be easy up against Calvino, whose C&D win is proving solid form.

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.

Horse Welfare

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.

Race preview from Weatherbys

It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring two races across the card at Taunton this afternoon, including the opening Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices’Hurdle.

Paul Nicholls has saddled the winner in four of the past five renewals and so recent course and distance scorer Calvino must therefore merit plenty of respect. The Walk In The Park six-year-old asserted strongly in the closing stages to beat a next-time-out winnerandlooksasmartprospect.

AlthoughhestruggledintheGrade

2 River Don last time, Fountains Blenheindoesstillsetthestandard on ratings here dropping in class.

Anthony Honeyball’s seven-yearold has won twice already over hurdles this season and, whilst he must shoulder a double penalty, benefits from the services of conditional Chad Bament in the saddle.

Syd Hosie’s Khafre finished behind a subsequent dual winner at Wincanton last time and the Irish pointwinner shouldagainimprove fortheexperienceonhisthirdstart overhurdles.

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Second Race 2.16

The St Austell Brewery Novices’

Limited 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 mile and three furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 95. 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 90 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 85.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

Br B g Pillar Coral - Ailette Rian Corcoran (7) J

O Mrs R. C. Chanin Ian Chanin, Thorverton T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in bumpers and 3 maiden hurdles in the spring for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole. Has since ran in 2 point-topoints, ﬁnishing placed on the latter of those in November Others preferred making handicap debut back under Rules TFRHHIII BHA95

2 MARHABA MILLION (IRE) (23) 053

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Kheleyf’s Silver (IRE) Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O Mrs Kate Kenyon Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Coolmore Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Owen Burrows in 2024 but lost his form on the level for Anthony Charlton and also offered little in 3 starts hurdles for current yard this season Not easy to make a case for on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA95

3 ALL NIGHT PARKING (IRE) (14) 440FP-F 8 11-12

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Davinia’s Tip (IRE)

Sean Houlihan J

O Mr R. Napper and Mr G. Beilby Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B Mr Alan Tobin

TIMEFORMVIEW Two-time point winner made the frame in a novice and a maiden at Newton Abbot in summer 2024.Well beaten in pointto-points early last year though and was down the ﬁeld when unseating late on handicap hurdle bow last time. TFRHHIII BHA95

4 COOLER THAN ME (GB) (14) BP-0011 CD 8 11-9

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 S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced 8-y-o who landed a gambled at Market Rasen on handicap debut at the start of this month before following up in comprehensive fashion at this C&D a fortnight ago. Improvement remains likely and he’s the one to beat from 9lb higher mark. TFRHHHHH BHA92

5 DIAMOND DAYS (IRE) (38) 2P-3455

6 11-5

Br Br g Diamond Boy (FR) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O Coral Racing Club Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Thomas Hore Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed over hurdles on return at Fontwell and has showed some aptitude without threatening to win in 3 starts over fences since Place claims returning to the smaller obstacles in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces.

TFRHHHII BHA88

6 MAN OH MAN (IRE) (49) PP/P-630 7 10-12

Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Kitty Flem (IRE) Bryan Carver J

O little acres racing Dean Summersby, Kellacott T

B T. Fleming

TIMEFORMVIEW Winless but shaped reasonably well when third at this C&D in November, catching the eye with move into contention but unable to sustain it Couldn’t build on that meeting heavy ground at Ffos Las next time and he’s discounted from making the frame. TFRHHHII BHA81

7 HARKSMAN (GB) (45) 00-5066 6 10-8

Br Br g Telescope (IRE) - Overthrow James Best J

O F J Allen & Partners

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

B Richard Johnson FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has looked very limited in bumpers/over hurdles and is opposable once again.

8 GORCOMBE AND WISE (GB) (28) 000-0 6 10-6

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Seemma Harry Kimber J

O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T

B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit more when seventh of 11 on handicap debut atWincanton (19.8f,heavy,6/1) 28 days ago but will likely be of more interest over further. TFRHHIII BHA75

9 TALAP (GB) (14) 3-30002

Br B g Kingman - Tamarind (IRE) Jack Tudor J

O Mr G. F. Edwards Gordon Edwards, Minehead T

B Hesmonds Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSporting ﬁrst-time cheekpieces in this code,he turned in easily his best effort over hurdles when 8 lengths second of 10 to Cooler Than Me in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft, 100/1) 14 days ago. Should be placed again if able to back that up. TFRHHHHI BHA74

10 JOKER JACK (IRE) (23) 3P0P-0P

Br B g Mahler - Cairnsforth (IRE)

Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J

O The Hopeful Jokers Racing Club Claire Hitch, Watchet T

B Thomas Norris

TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden hurdler fared no better sent chasing here 3 weeks ago. Can’t be fancied quickly reverted to hurdling. TFRHIIII BHA69

11 BOWMANS DREAM (GB) (819) 0455P/-

Br B g Dream Eater (IRE) - Bowmans Well (IRE) James Davies J

O Mr P. D. Purdy Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T

B P. D. Purdy

TIMEFORMVIEW No form over hurdles in 2023 and makes no appeal returning as a veteran after an absence of over 2 years.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2025: GRENADIER JED 5 11 7 Harry Kimber 1-2 (Robert Walford) 12 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 10. Stewards Note: BOWMANS DREAM: Following its run on 30/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ﬁnished lame.

Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Cooler Than Me (GB), 13-2 Talap (GB), 10-1 Diamond Days (IRE), 14-1 Man Oh Man (IRE), 18-1 Gorcombe And Wise (GB), 28-1 Pillar The Poet (IRE), Harksman (GB), 50-1 Marhaba Million (IRE), 150-1 All Night Parking (IRE), Joker Jack (IRE), 300-1 Bowmans Dream (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The hat-trick seeking COOLER THAN ME is the only horse in this ﬁeld that could be described as upwardly-mobile and he should take advantage of a good opportunity to notch a third successive handicap. Talap, runner-up behind the selection over C&D 2 weeks ago can ﬁll the same position, with Diamond Days looking best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COOLER THAN ME 2.TALAP 3.DIAMOND DAYS (IRE)

Third Race 2.51

The Richard Williams Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300

Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

Race Description

This is a two miles and five and a half furlong handicap hurdle race for five-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 80 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 SHERBORNE (IRE) (21) 1-P2342 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Luck of The Deise (IRE)

Freddie Gingell J

O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mrs E. A. Pendarves Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice last season and made a positive start to present campaign when runner-up at Stratford in October In the frame but not at that level since,again found wanting in latter stages when left second 2 out in 4-runner handicap chase at Lingﬁeld 3 weeks ago.Eased further in weights. TFR

2 MOVE WITH THE BEAT (IRE) (42) 11-5TF1 7 11-12

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Roxy Beat Isabelle Ryder (5) J

O Mr James Drummond Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Patrick Condon BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who made amends for his late mishap here when opening his account in 12-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 6 weeks ago, going with zest and only doing what was required after the last. Big player from 5lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA108

3 WHERESMEMONEYGONE (IRE) (168) 331-122 BF 7 11-11

Br B g Champs Elysees - Rahila (IRE)

O Miss Camilla Sharples

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Spratstown Bloodstock Ltd Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed little over hurdles during 2024 but successful in points thereafter and much improved over fences for this yard,easy winner at Perth (23.8f) in July.Sound runner-up efforts from much-inﬂated mark both outings thereafter and there’s more wins in him.Cheekpieces on 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA107

4 FAT FACED COLUMBO (IRE) (30) 243-211 C 6 11-8

Br B g Mahler - Cesana (IRE)

James Best J

O Just One More Thing Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T

B Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S

TIMEFORMVIEW Young chaser on the up, off the mark at second attempt here (23f) in December before following up in big-ﬁeld at Chepstow (23.6f) 4 weeks ago. Fortunate given his chief rival departed 2 out but no doubting he remains one to be positive about at this level. TFRHHHHH BHA104

5 JONGLEUR D’ETOILES (FR) (14) 2-10U2F 7

Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Salika (FR) Kevin Brogan J

O Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mlle Martine Glais

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive hurdles winner who ran right up to his best when chasing home Fat Faced Columbo over fences here (23f) in December In process of running poorly when departing 4 out back here 2 weeks ago but it’s far too soon to be writing him off. TFRHHHII BHA102

6 ASIAN SPICE (GB) (62) 106-46U 8 11-2

Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Kim Tian Road (IRE) Rian Corcoran (7) J

O Martin Hill and Partners Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T

B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 4 times in handicap hurdles,with 3 of her victories at Exeter.Hasn’t looked a natural chaser so far, though, and it’s probably best to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA98

7 CHARLIES JETAWAY (IRE) (12) 326003

Br B g Jet Away - Gaye Native (IRE)

5 10-2

Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O Mr Willem Van Der Horst Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Charles Persse Sherborne Utilities Ltd, Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed both runs in points and made more impact than previously over hurdles when 7 lengths third of 7 on handicap debut at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) 12 days ago.Wheher he can back that up in a more truly-run race remains to be seen and he’s operating from out of the weights now sent chasing. TFRHHHII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY (IRE) 8 11 2 Sam Twiston-Davies 5-4 (Ben Clarke) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: ASIAN SPICE: Following its run on 26/12/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Fat Faced Columbo (IRE), 3-1 Move With The Beat (IRE), 7-2 Wheresmemoneygone (IRE), 8-1 Sherborne (IRE), 11-1 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR), 16-1 Charlies Jetaway (IRE), 25-1 Asian Spice (GB)

A winner over further here in December, there’s no doubting FAT FACED COLUMBO was rather fortunate to follow-up when his main rival departed 2 out at Chepstow 4 weeks ago. Yet, that shouldn’t detract from his own positive proﬁle and he remains very much of interest at this level and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid. Ludlow scorer Move With The Beat and Wheresmemoneygone are also progressive and head the dangers in an intriguing contest.

Photo Credit: Tim Holt

Fourth Race 3.26

The weatherbysshop.co.uk

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 handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards run just under three miles which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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

Br B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Bonnie Boru (IRE)

Paddy Hanlon (5) J

O The Fagin Boys Partnership Syd Hosie, Sherborne T

B Messrs E. &. A. Delany Sherborne Utilities Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in points and ﬁnished fourth in fairly useful Cheltenham maiden on Rules debut. Needed stiffer test when third in 3-runner novice at Hereford (21.8f) next time (runner-up won since) and he looks interesting making quick switch to handicaps over longer trip. TFRHHHHI

2 JATILUWIH (FR) (342) 4360U3- D 12 12-1

Br Ch g Linda’s Lad - Jaune de Beaufai (FR)

O Mr P. J. Hobbs

B Mr G. Cherel, Mme I. Pacault et al

Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who bounced back to form when last seen ﬁnishing third in 14-runner handicap at Newbury in March. Off since and while his mark continues to fall, he has had plenty of chances to capitalise TFRHHHII BHA111

3 BOBBI WITH AN I (FR) (56) 1P-4420 D

Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Adelyta (FR)

O Kevan Leggett, Susan & John Waterworth

7 11-13

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Jean-Charles Haimet & Francis Picoulet Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/mares’ novice hurdle winner whoseAscot fourth over a similar trip in November reads well in this company.Needs to bounce back from disappointing run at Windsor on New Years Day but looks worth a chance to do so in ﬁrst-time tongue strap. TFRHHHHH BHA109

4 INFERNO SACREE (FR) (36) 53-3222 8 11-10

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR)

Murray Dodd (7) J

O Mr Russell Lane Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T

B Henrieteta Charlet & Graham Porter Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S

TIMEFORMVIEW Firmly knocking on the door having ﬁnished runner-up in his previous three handicap hurdles. Now tried over longer trip but he’s creeping back up the weights and this looks a better race TFRHHHII BHA106

5 PACHACUTI (IRE) (17) 0-P3P25 BF 9 11-9

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mrs Mac Veale (IRE) Non Runner J

O The Arthur White Partnership David Pipe, Wellington T

B P. Corkery W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORMVIEW NON-RUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

6 SNAPDANCE (GB) (24) 53/-0323 7 11-4

Br B g Dragon Dancer - Floradorado

O Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema

Harry Kimber J

Robert Walford, Blandford T

B T. C. Dawson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden has been in good form since switch to handicaps, placing for the third consecutive start when better than the beaten distance at Kempton (21f) earlier this month. Solid claims, with step back up to 3m expected to suit. TFRHHHHI BHA100

7 MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (62) 426-333 D BF 8 11-2

Br B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE)

Bradley Harris (3) J

O Mr K.M.Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Drumlin Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season who has made the frame in trio of handicaps this campaign, latterly at Fontwell (25.8f) on Boxing Day. She’s a thorough stayer and may not ﬁnd this enough of a test. TFRHHIII BHA98

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2025: BADBURY RINGS 6 12 0 Conor O’Farrell 5-4 (Neil Mulholland) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Handin Manypockets (IRE), Bobbi With An I (FR), 4-1 Snapdance (GB), 5-1 Inferno Sacree (FR), 15-2 Jatiluwih (FR), 8-1 Malago Rose (IRE)

BOBBI WITH AN I sets the standard on form and should be the one to beat if back on song, though Handin Manypockets does make appeal following a quick switch to handicaps, while Snapdance looks a solid proposition back over 3m.

PREDICTION:

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Syd Hosie won this race two years agoandreliesonunexposednovice Handin Manypockets here, who looksincrediblyunexposedfroman opening mark of 112 on handicap debut. He stayed on nicely behind a next-time-out winner last time and should appreciate this sterner testofstamina.

Jatiluwih is 2lb lower than when third in a good handicap hurdle at Newbury last time but may just need the run after almost a year offthetrackhere,whilsttheusually consistent Bobbi With An I looks to get back on track after a rare below-parefforttriedinafirst-time tonguestrapforJoeTizzard.

InfernoSacreehasfinishedrunnerup on all of his last three starts for Nigel Hawke, including here on his penultimate start, and shapes as though he can improve again for this step up in distance to three miles.

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Fifth Race 4.01

The Boyle Sports Cheltenham Bank Builder Jackpot Mares’

Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualiﬁer)

(GBB Race)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £13300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672, 5th £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

2m 7f 3y

This is a handicap Steeplechase race for ﬁve-year-old and upward mares’ run over two miles and seven furlongs, which have been rated from 0 to 120. 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 LAZY SUNDAY (GB) (77) 2221-24

Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Sari Rose (FR) James Best J

O R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T

B Allan Munnis Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranhadaproductivetimeofthingslastseason,culminatingwitha3mBangorwininMarch Pickedupwheresheleftoffwhenrunner-upforthefourth time in 5 starts on reappearance at Ffos Las (23.8f) in November but tailed off atWarwick the following month.Bounce back needed. TFRHHIII BHA111

2 CLOTILDA (FR) (42) 2-0622F 5 11-12

Br Gr m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Goldﬂake (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O Mr D. G. Staddon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Henri Devin Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair juvenile hurdler/chaser in France who has acquitted herself well over the larger obstacles for Paul Nicholls, including when second of 6 at Wincanton (20.2f) on Boxing Day. Fell too far out to suggest the outcome back there last month but remains of interest. TFRHHHHI BHA117

3 BABY SAGE (GB) (66) 3/316-P5

Br B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Baby Shine (IRE)

O Burkes & Syders

8 11-10

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Whitley Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful innovice handicaphurdleatExeter(21.5f)lastseasonbutincreasinglylooksone tooppose having bledonchasingdebut/return before producing a laboured effort back at Huntingdon (23.6f,soft) in December Cheekpieces applied but hard to warm to. TFRHHIII BHA109

4 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (39) 24P-510

Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Jasmine (FR)

10 11-10

Harry Bannister J

O Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury T

B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier

David Andrews Construction Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in great style in 5-runner handicap at Fakenham in December but produced a rare poor effort at that track in a change of headgear last month. No surprise to see the cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 PRESENTING A QUEEN (GB) (12) 36/-F345

Br Br m Presenting - Queens Regatta (IRE)

O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire

9 11-9

Rex Dingle J

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T

B Bruce Mactaggart geegeez.co.uk S

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score over fences and ran no sort of race in a ﬁrst-time visor at Wincanton earlier in the month. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA108

6 FORTUNE DANCER (IRE) (56) 000-111

Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Newtown Dancer (IRE)

O Owners Group 119

8 11-7

Freddie Gordon J

Chris Gordon, Winchester T

B Tom Lacy Owners Group, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t looked back since being switched to the larger obstacles,completing the hat-trick in a weak event atWindsor (24.3f, good) on New Year’s Day. Open to further improvement, she’s fancied to maintain her unbeaten record over fences. TFRHHHHH BHA106

7 EDE’IFFS ROCK (GB) (45) 2413-F5 CD

Br B m Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Ede’iff

O Mr A. Lees

B Mr A. F. Lees

Robbie David (7) J

Kathy Turner, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged third victory of last season in this corresponding race last year Well backed returning from 9 months off but fell 5 out when still in front atWincanton in December and underperformed at Hereford subsequently (went in snatches). TFRHHIII BHA105

Br Ch m Mahler - Presentnomore (IRE)

O Price, Walters, Woodborne, Pearce

B Charles Clarke

Harry Kimber J

Robert Walford, Blandford T

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler/chaser who took a step ﬁrmly back in the right direction when landing a 10-runner handicap chase at Fontwell last month. Ran at least as well from 6lb higher when ﬁnding one too good atWincanton since Promises to go well back in mares’ company. TFRHHHHI BHA104

9 OVERABOTTLEOFRED (GB) (39) 4/3221-4 BF 7 11-2

Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Your Turn (IRE)

O Ms C. Davis

B Mr Malcolm Green

Robert Dunne J

Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T

JMC Surfacing Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the third attempt over fences in 23.5f Huntingdon handicap last April. Didn’t jump well enough at Fakenham on return last month but entitled to be sharper here back down in class.Tongue strap on 1st time. TFRHHHII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2025: EDE’IFFS ROCK 7 10 11 Harry Kimber 2-1 (Bill Turner) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 7, 8.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Fortune Dancer (IRE), 9-2 Cooleenymore (IRE), 6-1 Clotilda (FR), 15-2 Overabottleofred (GB), 14-1 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR), Presenting A Queen (GB), 16-1 Baby Sage (GB), 20-1 Lazy Sunday (GB), 33-1 Ede’iffs Rock (GB)

This can go to FORTUNE DANCER, who hasn’t looked back since being switched to the larger obstacles and Chris Gordon’s 8-y-o can extend her winning run to 4 at the expense of Cooleenymore, who has looked as good as ever since being returned to fences and promises to go well back in mares’ company. Clotilda fell early at Wincanton last time but remains of interest given previous exploits.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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Sixth Race 4.36

The Free Raceday Monday 9 March Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

for four, ﬁve and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)

Race Description

As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and half a furlong.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

JIGGY WALLER (GB) (-)

Br B or Br g Passing Glance - Lady Longshot Lorcan Williams J

O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B C. Scott, B. Tully & R. Lock Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Dam (h102), 2 1/4m-21f hurdle winner, half-sister to connections’ very smart hurdler/ high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Dashel Drasher Tongue tied on debut.

2 JIM SANTIAGO BOWIE (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Frontiersman - Psychosis James Davies J

O Juliet E Reed Mr M Truan Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B The Woodhaven Stud High View Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth foal. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Psychomodo. Betting can guide expectations. TFRHHIII BHA-

3 LUCKY BAILLY (FR) (86) 0 5 11-2

Br B g Masked Marvel - Vida Sure Bailly (FR)

O The Cotswold Lockdowners

B Mr B. Bretecher & Mr J. M. Guetre

Freddie Keighley (5) J

Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T

FBC Manby Bowdler S

TIMEFORMVIEW Masked Marvel gelding who showed only greenness when tailed off in a bumper at Southwell (12/1) in December Likely to need more time. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 PAR AVION (GB) (83) 4 5 11-2

Br B g Crystal Ocean - Fairey Delta Bryan Carver J

O Lady Cobham Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Lady Cobham Grosvenor Sport S

TIMEFORMVIEW Looked badly in need of the experience but had obviously got the hang of things by the end when fourth of 15 in a bumper at Exeter (9/2) in December on debut. Capable of better with that under his belt. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 QUICKKICK (IRE) (48) 3-4 5 11-2

Br B g Feel Like Dancing - Veenwouden

Sean Houlihan J

O Brocade Racing Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Senorita Partners Philip Hobbs Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a point but too keen when fourth of 11 in a bumper at Exeter (11/2) last month. First-time hood now applied. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 RICES POOL (IRE) (109) 2 5 11-2

Br B g Milan - Bay Pearl (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mrs L. Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Aaron Metcalfe Fitzdares, Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW €32,000 yearling. €92,000 3-y-o. Milan gelding Dam, modest form in bumpers, half-sister to dam of outstanding staying hurdler Big Buck’s.Half-brother to smart chaser Slate House and useful chaser Touch Kick.Runner-up in an Irish point and fancied to feature. TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 SHARP TOR (GB) (-) 6 11-2

Br B g Peace Envoy (FR) - Wasara Jack Tudor J

O Mr Ken F. Edwards Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

B K F Edwards

TIMEFORMVIEW Third foal. Dam, maiden on Flat (stayed 1 1/2m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser (stays 25f) Lipa K. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 TELETIME (GB) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Pass The Time Bradley Harris (3) J

O Dajam Ltd Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Mike Burbidge

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth foal. Half-brother to 2m hurdle winner in Jersey Mini Mildred (by Universal). Dam (c131/h136) 2m-19f hurdle/ chase winner, also 9.7f-2m winner on Flat. TFRHHIII BHA-

9 THE NOBLE BUTLER (IRE) (-) 5 11-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Colere Noire (FR)

Brendan Powell J

O Mr K. A. Lloyd Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B J. Halley Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEW

€33,000 3-y-o second foal.Half-brother to bumper winner Miss Mini Bee (by Soldier of Fortune),stays 2 1/2m.Dam,17f/2 1/4m hurdle/chase winner in France (also 1 1/2m winner on Flat),half-sister to useful hurdler (stays 3m) HenriThe Second.Worth a look on debut. TFRHHHII BHA10 LAKEVIEW LASS (GB) (83) 0 5 10-9

Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Santera (IRE)

O Mr J. H. Frost

Chad Bament (7) J

Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T

B Mr P. W. Gillbard Brendon Powerwashers S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed nothing on debut at Exeter in December so can only be watched.

TFRHIIII BHA-

11 UP THE HILL (GB) (42) 0 5 10-9

Br Ch m Getaway (GER) - Trull La La

Robert Dunne J

O Mrs K Jeanes & Mrs P Walker Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T

B Trull House Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway mare who hinted at ability but couldn’t sustain her run when seventh of 10 in a maiden bumper at Wincanton (100/1) last month. TFRHHIII BHA12 ROXIMAN (FR) (56) 30 4 10-4

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Roxinela (FR)

Harry Cobden J

O John White & Anne Underhill Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Gheorghe Codre Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerypromisingﬁrsteffortwhen1/2-lengththirdof12toAnthonyHoneyballpairatWincantoninNovemberbutwentbackwardsfromthatinListedcompany at Cheltenham on NewYear’s Day,failing to impress with his demeanour beforehand.Receives weight all round back in calmer waters. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: SINCHI ROCA (IRE) 5 11 2 Harry Cobden 7-2 (Anthony Charlton) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 7, 9. Stewards Note: QUICKKICK: Following its run on 9/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Rices Pool (IRE), 7-2 Roximan (FR), 13-2 Par Avion (GB), 7-1 The Noble Butler (IRE), 10-1 Quickkick (IRE), 16-1 Teletime (GB), 20-1 Jiggy Waller (GB), 40-1 Jim Santiago Bowie (GB), 50-1 Sharp Tor (GB), Up The Hill (GB), 100-1 Lucky Bailly (FR), Lakeview Lass (GB)

The betting should prove informative with several of these Rules debutants but preference is for RICES POOL, who fetched €92,000 as a 3-y-o and represents a yard synonymous with bumper success. Roximan was disappointing in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham in January but can build on his debut promise at the second attempt, while Par Avion could well take off with his debut effort under his belt.

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.

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First Race 1.41 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE NOVICES’ 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb 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 £50. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522 (Penalty Value £5446)

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Second Race 2.16 - THE ST AUSTELL BREWERY NOVICES’ LIMITED 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 0-95 Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 14th, 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 19 entries at £45. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90)

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Third Race 2.51 - THE RICHARD WILLIAMS MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the ﬁfth £402. for ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Mrs Sue Williams has kindly sponsored this race and will present the Richard Williams Challenge Trophy to the winning owner to be held until 1st February 2025 A cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse 11 entries at £66. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335. (Penalty Value £7023.73)

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Fourth Race 3.26 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk 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. February 24th Penalties, after February 14th, 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 12 entries, 0 at £10 and 12 at £52. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265 (Penalty Value £5545.05)

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Fifth Race 4.01 - THE BOYLE SPORTS CHELTENHAM BANK BUILDER JACKPOT MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7023 to the winning horse The second to receive £3231, the third £1615, the fourth £808 and the fifth £402. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £66 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £53 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Penalties, after February 14th, 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 All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 15th April 2026. 15 entries, 1 at £13 and 14 at £66. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5372; Second £2685; Third £1343; Fourth £672; Fifth £335 (Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

Sixth Race 4.36 - THE FREE RACEDAY MONDAY 9 MARCH OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313 for four, ﬁve and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races Enter by noon, February 20th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 24th Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 to the groom of the best turned out horse 16 entries at £24. - Closed February 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261 (Penalty Value £2722.46)

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