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RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 JONBON (FR) (70)
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Star Face (FR) 7 11-7
J Aidan Coleman
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John P. McManus
B Mr Lofti Kohli
TFRHHHHH BHA159 FORM 1121-11 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Only defeat under Rules came when bumping into stablemate Constitution Hill in last season’s Supreme at Cheltenham. Beat Monmiral over C&D and followed up in impressive style in Grade 1 Henry VIII at Sandown.
S 8Apr Ain 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 ElFabiolo(IRE) nk 15Mar Chl 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Constitution Hill 22l 22Jan Hay 15f Hdl Soft 1/7 RichmondLake(IRE) 3l
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
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11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
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14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs DREAM’S KA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs DREAM’S KA LONGESTTRAVELLER: MECENE trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 155 miles.
1 DIAMONDJIM (IRE) (24)
BgTeofilo(IRE)-LillianRussell(IRE) 11-7
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell (5)
T Oliver Greenall &Josh Guerriero, Malpas
O Mr Malcolm B. Jones
B Godolphin
S Dodson & Horrell Ltd
2 DREAM’S KA(FR) (42)
BgKaraktar(IRE)-Dulcid’UnRegard(FR) 11-0
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O MrJ. Fyffe
B Gregory El Baz, Mouloud Drif
S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
3 FEELGUT(FR) (114)
BgDschingisSecret(GER)-Baladewa(GER) 11-0
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mrs J Donnelly
B Benoit Gabeur
S Unibet
4 MAJEURALLEN (FR) (33)
BgGoliathDuBerlais(FR)-TripleStar(FR)
J Stan Sheppard
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O MrT. Lacey
B G.A.E.C. Allen
S Galebreaker
5 MAXIOSAURELIUS (IRE) (61)
BgMaxios-LondonBells
J Sean Houlihan E Hood
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr M. W. Pendarves
B Porlock Vale Stud
S Philip Hobbs Racing
6 MECENE (FR) (50)
BgTunis(POL)-QapeNoir(FR) 11-0
J Ciaran Gethings
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Buckingham, Chapman, Hatton &Whittle
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet & M. & O. Trinquet
S Culverhill Farm Racing
7 ENYA(GER) (64)
BfLordofEngland(GER)-Erica(GER)
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate Gary Gillies
B G.Gaul
S BetVictor
TFRHHHII BHA110 FORM201 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Followed encouraging debut with a tame display inlistedcompanyatAintreebutfirmlybackontrackwhenlandinga 6-runner Haydock juvenile hurdle (15.6f, good) More will be needed underapenaltyherebutfurtherimprovementiscertainlyplausible.
Dec25 Hay 15f Hdl good 1/6 LucyTheWire (IRE)
Dec25 Ain 16f Hdl soft 7/7 Lord (GER)
Nov25 Bgr 16f Hdl soft 2/8 Milou du Chenet (FR)
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3
TIMEFORMVIEWWastheonlymemberofthe8-strongfieldhaving its first start ofany description when third at Doncaster(16.6f, soft) last month. In good hands and open to improvement but others boastmoreappealingcredentialsatthisstage.
Dec25 Don 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Dissident 12l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM2
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with plenty of promise when finding just onetoo good on sole start forprevious connections in a 3-y-o hurdle atAuteuil(21/4m,soft)inOctober Interestingrecruitfortopyardand confidencebehindhiminthebettingwouldlookhighlysignificant.
Oct25 Aut 18f Hdl - 2 Macho Man (FR) 5l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brotherto 4 winners, including smart chaser Enjoy d’AllenandmultipleFrenchcross-countrychasewinnerHermineAllen.Despite his stamina-laden pedigree, he didn’t shape at all badly over this trip when thirdinajuniorhurdleondebutatLingfieldandlikelytodobetterintime.
Dec25 Lin 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/6 Aqua Bleu (IRE) 6l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM04
TIMEFORMVIEW In good hands but beaten a fairwayin a bumper andjuvenilehurdleinNovember Hoodapplied.
TIMEFORMVIEWAttractedstrongsupportaheadofherintroduction over this C&D in November and she was a promising second in that fillies’juniorhurdle,despitesomeratherponderousjumping.Entitledto comeonforthatandsheshouldhaveasignificantroletoplay.
Nov25 War 16f Hdl gd-sf 2/7 La LunaArtista (FR) 9l
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: LAVENDER HILLMOB 4 11 0 SamTwiston-Davies EVENS (James Owen) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 5.
ProbableS.P’s: 15-8 Feel Gut (FR), 10-3 Enya (GER), 13-2 DiamondJim (IRE), 8-1 Mecene (FR), 10-1 Dream’s Ka (FR), 12-1 Majeur Allen (FR), 33-1 Maxios Aurelius (IRE), 40-1 Lets Go Mo (IRE)
FEEL GUT shaped like a sure-fire future winner when second on his sole start on the other side of the Channel and he is taken to deliver on that promise starting out for the Nicky Henderson yard here Enya and Mecene both found just one too good on their respective introductions, too, and are feared most in that order of preference, while Diamond Jim is also accorded respect.
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fornovice fouryrsold and upwards fillies andmares x Total prize fund£10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4173, 2nd £2087, 3rd £1043, 4th £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) 2 Balloted Out UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (31wins from 134 runners, 23%) runsINDEPENDENTLADY&LISNAMURRICAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs EDITH PELHAM
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2024 and 2025. The stable runs INDEPENDENT LADY and LISNAMURRICAN today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: WISHFULWINGS trained by Mrs S W Lewis, Brecon, 99 miles.
1 BETTY’S DAISY(GB) (37)
BmJackHobbs-BurgundyBetty(IRE)
6 11-12
J Callum Pritchard (3) E Tongue Strap
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mrs Bridget Henley
B Mrs Bridget Henley
S Fitzdares
2 JACKIE HOBBS (GB) (34)
BmJackHobbs-MissMilborne 6 11-12
J HarrySkelton
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Jackie
B Barrow Hill
S Olive Print & Graphics
3 BALLYMOREEN (IRE) (89)
ChmMalinas(GER)-Conformist 6
J Sean Bowen
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mr Malcolm Olden
B MrJ. Barry
S Hatherden Horse Transport
4 BLACKSAMBELLE (GB) (336)
BrmBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-WhenInRoam(IRE) 7 11-5
J JamesTurner(5)
T John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
O MrJ. R. Salter
B MrJ R Salter
S Tote
5 CAMSHAFT(IRE) (23)
BmShirocco(GER)-HoneyComeHome(IRE) 5 11-5
J Kevin Brogan
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Camshaft Family Racing
B Jim Lanigan
S Wasdell Group
6 EDITH PELHAM (GB) (69)
BmBlueBresil(FR)-MidniteGrace 6 11-5
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mrs J. May
B Steve Hadley
S BresBet
7 HEYFLINT(GB) (32)
BmJackHobbs-Nowweareseven 5 11-5
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell (5)
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O The Jukes Family
B Mrs M. A. Jukes
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM10-01 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful on the first of2 starts in bumpers and left her hurdling debut form behind when winning 12-runner mares’ novice at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 37 days ago, forging clear Open to furtherprogress.
Dec25 Lud 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 Diamonds Galore 41/2l Nov25 War 19f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Dream Shadow (IRE) 21l Apr25 Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 14/20Seo Linn (IRE) 25l
TFRHHHHI BHA125 FORM1/110-14 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual bumperwinnerwho had a bit in hand when making a winning hurdles debut/return at Newbury Showed similar formwhenfourthof9inlistedeventatHaydock(18.9f)thefollowing monthandremainscapableofbetter
Dec25 Hay 18f Hdl gd-sf 4/9 Supreme Malinas (IRE) 3l Nov25 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/13 St Irene (IRE) 21/4l Apr25 Ain 16f NHF gd-sf 9/20 Seo Linn (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM4-41
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on her debut form at the second attempttogetoffthemarkin8-runnerbumperatWexford(16f,soft, 9/2) in October Subsequentlysold out ofMark OliverQuigley’syard for£70,000andratesaninterestinghurdlingdebutantefornewyard Oct25 Wex 16f Stk yield 1 Lady Lena (IRE) hd Oct25 Fai 16f Stk yield 4 Carrig Padraig (IRE) 14l Dec24 Thu 16f Stk good 4 BlueVelvet (IRE) 73/4l
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0/00TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in a trio of bumpers so easy to look elsewhereonthisswitchtohurdling. Feb25
TFRHHIII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORMVIEWBredtoneedtimeanddistanceandshapedinkind when seventh of12 in novice hurdle atthis course (21f, goodto soft) onNHdebut23daysago
Dec25 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 7/12
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1-16
(FR) 30l
TIMEFORMVIEWBlueBresilmarewhowonhersolestartinpointsand followedupinAintreebumper9monthslater.Possiblyfoundracecoming too soonwhen failingto progress in listed event at Cheltenham 3weeks laterandremainsonetoviewpositivelynowswitchingtohurdling.
TIMEFORMVIEWHadshownagimmeronsecondoutinginbumpers but made an unpromising start to her hurdle career at Huntingdon (15.8f,soft)32daysago Upintrip Dec25 Hun
8 INDEPENDENTLADY(GER) (61)
BmLordofEngland(GER)-IThinkSo(GER) 5 11-5
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O The Garratt Family
B Gestut Elsetal
S Unibet
9 LILYGRACE (GB) (1001)
GrmBlueBresil(FR)-FineLily 8 11-5
J Charlie Deutsch
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Allen & Monica Powley
B Allen & Monica Powley
TFRHHIII BHAFORM46
TIMEFORM VIEW In a top yard but has shaped with only minor promiseinabumper/novicehurdlesofar.
TIMEFORMVIEW No impact in bumperand novice/maiden hurdles. Offover2years.
Apr23 Chp 19f Hdl gd-sf 12/13 Fortuna Ligna (IRE) 74l Feb23 Lin 16f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Walk ofNo Shame (IRE)66l Jan23 War 16f NHF heavy 6/6 The Cox Express 67l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM4/1-2
TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner at the second attempt in December2024andshapedwithbagsofpromisewhenrunner-upon RulesdebutinHuntingdonmaidenhurdle(20.7f)last month.Should improveforhertopyardandaboldshowanticipated.
Dec25 Hun 20f Hdl soft 2/12 Draco Malfoy(IRE) 31/4l
TFRHIIII BHAFORMP
TIMEFORMVIEW Could hardly have shown any less in a Southwell maiden(15.8f,goodtosoft,300/1)ondebut52daysago Upintrip
Dec25 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf P/14 Looping d’Arc (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHAFORM03/3-0
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper performer who seemed beaten by morethanalackoffitnessalonewhenwellheldinHuntingdonnovice (15.8f,soft)onhurdlesbow32daysago Upintrip
Dec25 Hun 15f Hdl gd-sf 14/15 Watamu
May24 Swl 15f NHF good 3/10 JJ Moon
Apr24 Chl 16f NHF good 3/18 Anno Power(IRE) 5
TFRHIIII BHAFORM30
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks on for the longer term judged on early evidenceinbumpers.
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in bumpers and shaped much better than thedistancebeatensuggestssenthurdlingwhenseventhof15inHuntingdon novice(15.8f,soft)onhurdlesbow32daysago.weakeningrun-inafterracing freely Shouldbecapableofagooddealbetterprovidingshesettles.
An interesting race of its type. LISNAMURRICAN shaped with bags of promise when runner-up on her Huntingdon hurdling debut last month and can take this en route to better things. Penalised pair Jackie Hobbs and Betty’s Daisy warrant respect, while progressive bumper performer Shotgun Shirley promises to leave her hurdling debut form behind if settling better
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for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs COBBLER’S BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs COBBLER’S BOY LONGESTTRAVELLER: EXCELERO trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 155 miles.
1 JOUR D’EVASION (FR) (27)
BgCokoriko(FR)-Clemence(FR) 7 11-12
J David Bass E Tongue Strap
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O C Daly & Pilkingtons
B E.A.R.L. Elevage de Busset
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
2 EXCELERO (FR) (35)
BgCastleduBerlais(FR)-SiStEloi(FR) 6 11-8
J Ciaran Gethings E Hood
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Holt Macnabb Robinson Carpenter
B O. Tricot
S Culverhill Farm Racing
3 COBBLER’S
BOY(IRE) (34)
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-Cobbler’sGold(IRE) 6 10-12
J HarrySkelton E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Sullivan Group Limited
B Philip Heskin
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
4 INCADE LAFAYETTE (FR)
(37)
GrgGrisdeGris(IRE)-QueendeLafayette(FR) 8 10-9
J JayTidball (5) E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Owners Group 100
B E.A.R.L. de Lustiere
S Owners Group
5 EPICWEST(IRE) (28)
BgMountNelson-SilverStream(IRE) 7 10-9
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O The Prospectors
B Mr & Mrs A. Cox
S BetVictor
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
TFRHHHHH BHA132
FORM215-511 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has made an encouraging starttohischasecareer,makingittwowinsfrom3startsoverfenceswhen easily winning a 5-runner handicap at Chepstow (16.1f, good to firm). Bit moreonhisplateherebuthecanprogressagaintolandthehat-trick.
Dec25 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/5 Passing Kate 10l
Nov25 Bgr 17f HcpC heavy 1/7 Passing Kate 41/4l
Nov25 Ain 15f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Mambonumberfive (FR)9
TFRHHHHI BHA128
FORM116-414 CD BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyusefulthree-time hurdlewinnerwho improved to get off the mark in 3-runner C&D handicap chase at Warwick (16.2f, soft) Unable to justify strong support at Ascot next time (shaped as thoughamiss)butlikelyworthanotherchancereturningtothistrack.
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on two of his 4 starts in handicap hurdles during 2023/24 but stood little racing since, well beaten at Ludlow in December following 14 months off/another breathing operation. Starts life overfencesonaworkablemarkbuthasn’ttypicallybeenthemostreliable.
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhowassuccessfulintwoofhis3starts in novice hurdles last winter. No impact pitched into a competitive race on return/chasedebutatKemptononBoxingDaybutthatcameonquickerground thanpreviouslyfaced.Achaseronlooks/pedigreeandtoosoontowritehimoff Dec25 Kmp 20f HcpC good 10/10 Barlovento (IRE) 37l
2025: LEADER INTHE PARK (IRE) 7 11 7 BenJones 5-4 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran Hood worn by No 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3, 4.
Stewards Note:
INCA DE LAFAYETTE: Following its run on 17/12/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Jour d’Evasion (FR), 11-4 Excelero (FR), 4-1 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE), 8-1 Epic West (IRE), 12-1 Inca de Lafayette (FR) PLAY SMARTER
JOUR D’EVASION is progressing nicely over fences and can land the hat-trick. Excelero opened his chase account over C&D but didn’t look to be firing on all cylinders when well-backed at Ascot last time, he’s worth another chance while lightly-raced point recruits Cobbler’s Boy and Epic West should be capable of better
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
(16 wins from 104 runners, 15%) runsGWENNIEMAYSTAR & WAWA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 30 runners, 27%) runs GWENNIE MAYSTAR & WAWA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: IMPERIAL MERLIN trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 157 miles.
1 IMPERIALMERLIN (IRE) (34)
BgKalanisi(IRE)-SilverCharmer 9 12-2
J HarrySkelton
T John & Sean Quinn, Malton
O MrJ. N. Blackburn
B Boardsmill Stud
S JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny Llp
2 HOSTILE HOTELIER (IRE) (85)
BgDoyen(IRE)-Fairyconomy(IRE) 8 11-11
J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O 6 Bit Racing
B Michael G. Daly
S Equine Products UK Ltd
3 JALISCO STAR (IRE) (28)
BmMahler-ElphisSupreme(IRE) 8 11-9
J Benjamin Macey(7) E Tongue Strap
T Laura Horsfall, Towcester
O The Laura Horsfall Racing Club
B Sean Connolly
S Abacus Securities Ltd
4 DWIGHTK SCHRUTE (GB) (28)
BgClovisduBerlais(FR)-Artofmen(FR) 7 11-7
J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Apache Star Racing
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter
S BetVictor
5 LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR) (43)
BgChoeurduNord(FR)-LibreLady 6 11-7
J Richard Patrick
T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
O C & C Boultbee Brooks
B Haras de Nonant Le Pin & M-F Corbiere
S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
6 WAWA(IRE) (24)
BgYeats(IRE)-NorthStarPoly(IRE) 11 11-6
J LewisSaunders(5) E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Perseverance partnership
B Alistair Corrigan
S Betano
7 SEATOIT(IRE) (23)
BgAffinisea(IRE)-Saratogane(FR) 7 11-5
J Ciaran Gethings
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall
B Ronnie O’Neill
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TFRHHHHI BHA122
FORM0-42045
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who has jumped better on previoustwo starts, forall he couldn’t justifysupportwhen midfield in 9-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago BookingofHarrySkeltoncatchestheeyenowdroppedingrade.
Dec25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 SuperSurvivor(IRE) 101/2l
Nov25 Wet 21f HcpH soft 4/9 Glen Road (IRE) 4l Sep25 Bgr 23f HcpH good 7/7 Lipa K (IRE) 13l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORMF42122 D BF
TIMEFORMVIEWIncontentionwhenfalling2outonsolestartherein June and returned to winning ways at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in September Underlined his consistency with two subsequent runner-up finishesandoughttogivehisrunningagainfollowingashortbreak.
Oct25 Nwc 23f HcpH good 2/7 Do NoWrong (IRE) 3l
Oct25 Seg 26f HcpC good 2/5 Red Delta
Sep25 Ntn 26f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 Faded
TFRHHHII BHA115
FORM52-6P12
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form to land fourth hurdles success in emphatic style in 5-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, heavy)andranatleastaswellwhenrunner-upatFontwell(25.8f)on BoxingDay.Shouldgiveanothergoodaccount.
Dec25 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 2/6 KrugerPark (FR)
Dec25 Utt 23f HcpH soft 1/5 Oh MyJohnny(IRE) 9
/
Nov25 Mkt 23f Ch gd-sf P/5 Paggane -
TFRHHHII BHA113
FORM310-3F4
TIMEFORM VIEW Fontwell maiden hurdle winner (19f) took a crashing fall on chase debut at Ffos Las in November and jumped high/slow on return to hurdles whenfourthof6atFontwell(25.8f)onBoxingDay.Thatwasanimprovementinform termshoweverandhecouldtakeanotherstepforwardwithcheekpiecesfitted.
Dec25 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf 4/6 KrugerPark (FR) 33/4l
Nov25 Fls 23f HcpC soft F/9 Howaya Now (IRE)Oct25 Wor 23f Hdl good 3/7 IgnoreThe Door(IRE) 11/2
TFRHHHHH BHA113
FORM3/33-52
TIMEFORMVIEWThirdonsolestartinpointsandhasshapedlikea stayer in the making to place on three ofhis 4 hurdle starts, latterly whenrunner-uponatthistrack(21f,soft)lastmonth.Betterexpected uppedintrip
Dec25 War 21f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Yellow Star(FR) 4l Nov25 Swl 20f HcpH soft 5/7 BearMarket (IRE) 15l Feb25 Fls 21f Hdl heavy 3/10 Mountain Mike (IRE) 21l
TFRHHHII BHA112
FORM1-22334
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranfour-timewinnerinIrelandandoffthemarkfor thisyard in a Perth handicap hurdle (26.6f, soft) duringthe spring. In good heart over hurdles/fences since, flying too high in a Class 2 chase latest. Shouldbemorecompetitivereturningtohurdleswithsightslowered.
Dec25 Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 4/4 Egbert 18l
Nov25 Hay 25f HcpC gd-sf 3/10 Top ofThe Bill (IRE) 14l Nov25 Wet 24f HcpC good 3/8 Konfusion 71/2l
TFRHHHII BHA111
FORM0544-2P
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper performer who took a big step forwardonhishandicapbowafter9monthsoffwhenclosesecondof10atFfos Las (23.9f, soft) May have still been feeling the effects ofthat when pulled-up here(26f)onNewYear’sEve Forecastrainwillsuitandhasclaimsifbackonsong. Dec25 War 26f HcpH gd-sf P/7 Benign Dictator(IRE)Nov25 Fls 23f HcpH soft 2/10 MisterBarclay nk Jan25 Lin 23f Hdl soft 4/7 PierrotJaguen (FR) 30l
8 GWENNIE MAYSTAR
(FR) (34)
BgMasterstroke(USA)-GrandeSymphonie(FR) 6 11-3
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke
B SC Racing Investment Society Ecurie RIS
S Betano
9 KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (34)
BmMaskedMarvel-Cosavita(FR) 8 10-13
J T Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
O Ben turner racing partnership 2
B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben &A. Biraben
S Science Supplements
10 HASTROKE (FR) (33)
BgMasterstroke(USA)-Shifa(FR)
J HarryBannister
T Alex Hales, Edgecote
O Alex Hales Racing Club
B S.C. Couetil Elevage
S Winwood Construction UK Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
9 10-11
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORM1P-3514 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to go on over fences for Dan Skelton but made a winningstartfornewyardbackin9-runnerC&Dhandicap Againoffthebridle before most (despitethe refitting ofheadgear) when fourth at Haydock latest butcouldbouncebackonsofteninggroundwithSeanBowenaboardfirsttime.
Dec25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 SuperSurvivor(IRE) 83/4l
Nov25 War 25f HcpH soft 1/9 GetawayTheatre (IRE)nose
Sep25 Bgr 20f HcpC good 5/5 Magistrato (FR) 28l
TFRIIIII BHA105
FORMP43-014 D TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
Dec25 Her 25f HcpC soft 4/10 Lady Balko (FR) 15l
Nov25 Her 25f HcpC good 1/5 Followango (IRE) 23/4l
Oct25 Chp 19f HcpC good 7/7 Somespring Special (IRE)23l
TFRHHHII BHA103
FORM3/5PP1-3
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’ttypicallybeenoneformaximumfaithbuthas returnedto form forthe switch backto hurdles,winning 23fhandicap at Lingfield and beaten only by pair of less-exposed ones over same C&Donreturnlastmonth.Inthemixifonanothergoingday.
Dec25 Lin 23f HcpH soft 3/9 Block Rockin Beats (IRE)31/4l
Feb25 Lin 23f HcpH soft 1/9 Weaver’sAnswer 3/4l
Jan25 Lei 22f HcpC soft P/10 Camulus (IRE) -
2025: IKARAK (FR) 7 12 0 Sean Bowen 7-1 (OllyMurphy) 11 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 8. Stewards Note:
HOSTILE HOTELIER: Following its run on 30/10/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
SEATOIT: Following its run on 31/12/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
ProbableS.P’s: 5-1 Libre de Choeur(FR), 11-2 Imperial Merlin (IRE), 13-2Jalisco Star(IRE), Gwennie May Star(FR), 9-1 Dwight K Schrute (GB), Has Troke (FR), 10-1 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 12-1 Seatoit (IRE), 14-1 Wa Wa (IRE)
Lightly-raced LIBRE DE CHOEUR improved to finish second in a 2m5f handicap here last month and should relish the step up to staying distances. He’s narrowly preferred to class-dropping Imperial Merlin, who looks interesting partnered by Harry Skelton for the first time
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(16 wins from 119 runners, 13%) runs JUSTA MEMORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs JUSTA MEMORY LONGESTTRAVELLER: D’GESTEEVO trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 156 miles.
1 JUSTAMEMORY(FR) (77)
BmMuhtathir-L’Aulniere(FR) 7 11-12
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O Mr Bill Hawkins
B MrJanick Gigou
S BresBet
2 MIDNIGHTVIEW(GB) (22)
BgTelescope(IRE)-MidnightBelle 6 11-10
J Stan Sheppard
T Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
O Miss A. B. Hyde
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
3 POTTERSMATTYEEEHAA(GB) (32)
BgTimeTest-PottersLadyJane 5 11-7
J Jack Quinlan
T Matt Crawley, Newmarket
O Mrs J. May
B Mrs J. May
4 AN BUACHAILLRUA(IRE) (35)
ChgGetaway(GER)-OutofAfrica(IRE) 6 11-5
J Sean Houlihan
T Sheila Lewis, Brecon
O Foxhunters In Mind
B Ms M. Kavanagh
S Philip Jones Financial Solutions
5 ISABELDE CLARE (GB) (33)
BrmPassingGlance-FlutterBye(IRE)
6 11-2
J MissGinaAndrews E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O Six Syndicate
B Mill House Stud
S Fresh Air
6 CONNIEMAK (GB) (44)
BmJackHobbs-TaraMac
J Sean Bowen
T Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
O Mrs Jane Batson
B Tim Vaughan
S DragonBet, Tote
5 11-1
7 JUSTFOUR FAME (IRE) (302)
BgFameAndGlory-Justfour(IRE) 9 10-13
J Ciaran Gethings E Tongue Strap
T David Dennis, Banbury
O Mr Charlie Huggins
B Mr Colm McHenry
S DD Racing Ltd
FIFTH RACE
TFRHHHII BHA93 FORM50214P
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled in this sphere forWarren Greatrex last term,butimprovedinhandicapchasesforTomEllis,narrowlywinningatNewton Abbot (21f, goodto soft) in September Went out like a light back hurdling last timeandbittoprovekepttothissphereafteranotherstableswitch.
Nov25 Fon 25f HcpH gd-sf P/7 ForGinaOct25 Fon 25f HcpC good 4/5 OfCorse I Can (FR) 47l Sep25 Ntn 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 La Quarite (FR) nk
TFRHHHHI BHA91
FORM55-PP34
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a low-key start in handicaps but been in better form of late, backing up his Ludlow third with another creditable fourth of11 (8/1) atWindsor(16f, good) 22 days ago Had runofthingstherebutholdsframeclaimsagain.
TIMEFORMVIEWProducedhismostpromisingeffortoverhurdlesto date when third of 11 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft)32daysago Backup2lbbutcangiveanothergoodaccount.
TIMEFORMVIEW Pointwinnerwhofailedtoimproveonwhatheshowed during the spring on return/handicap debut at Chepstow, but subsequent effortatHereford(19.7f,good)representedastepintherightdirection.Failed tobuildonthatatUttoxeternexttimeandothersarepreferredonbalance.
Dec25 Utt 19f HcpH heavy 6/7 Eric Carmen (IRE) 36l
Nov25 Her 19f HcpH good 5/12 Oakley(GER) 6l Nov25 Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/16 Crossbeau (IRE) 61l
TFRHHHHH BHA83
FORM0-00234 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbuthasshownpromisesincejoiningcurrent yard, placing in back-to-back handicaps at Ludlow (21.3f) in the autumn. ShapedasifstillingoodformwithoutstayinglongertripatFakenham(23.4f, soft)33daysagoandisrespectedbackatamoresuitabledistance.
Dec25 Fkn 23f HcpH soft 4/6 Girl ofGold (IRE) 35l
Nov25 Lud 21f HcpH good 3/10 Princess Keri (IRE) 103/4l
Oct25 Lud 21f HcpH good 2/8 SunJoy(FR) 33/4l
TFRHHHII BHA82
FORM300-0P3
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to stay well and produced her most solid pieceofformwhenthirdof13inamareshandicaphurdleatHereford (19.7f,goodtosoft,20/1)44daysago Hertaskisnowtobackthatup
Dec25 Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/13 Jamaicaine (FR) 91/2l Nov25 Lin 16f HcpH gd-sf P/8 Princess Keri (IRE)Oct25 Chp 16f HcpH good 8/10
TFRHHHII BHA80
FORMP06502-
TIMEFORMVIEW Little to shout about overhurdles priorto almost landing a gamble when a close second at this course (26f, good) in March.Marketwillprovebestguideagainreturningfrom10months off
8 MILAN MILOS (IRE) (42)
BgMilan-MopMyBrow(IRE) 6 10-12
J Robert Dunne
T Tom Gretton, Inkberrow
O Team Payne, Powell, Ray and Warburton
B James A. Slattery
S JMC Surfacing Contractors
9 JUKEBOXJOKER (IRE) (281)
BgJukeboxJury(IRE)-TudorGlyn(IRE) 6 10-11
J IsabelWilliams
T Evan Williams, Llancarfan
O Baytree
B Ms M. Russell
10 CHURCHMAN (GB) (23)
BgDunaden(FR)-Pickersleigh(IRE) 8 10-10
J JayTidball (5)
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O Mr Mervyn Jones
B Mervyn Jones
S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
11 HALFPINTDAISY(IRE) (15)
BmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-Passlands(IRE) 7 10-10
J Richard Patrick
T Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
O C & C Boultbee Brooks
B Andrew Mahon
S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
12 IFAN FULLPELT(IRE) (26)
BgWingsofEagles(FR)-RunaroundSue(IRE) 6 10-10
J Ben Poste
T Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
O Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd
B Trish Powell
13 D’GESTEEVO (GB) (43)
BgSchiaparelli(GER)-PurplePatch 7 10-8
J Rex Dingle E Tongue Strap
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mr G. T. Lever
B Mr G. T. Lever
S Brendon Powerwashers
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
TFRHHIII BHA79
FORM550-405
TIMEFORM VIEW In frame once from 3 starts in bumpers for Tom Westonandhasn’tyetlandedablowoverhurdles,hisjumpingagain compromising his chance when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster(19.4f,soft,17/2)42daysago Otherspreferred.
TIMEFORMVIEW Improvedwhen in frame at Ffos Lasthistime last yearbutfailedtobackthatupin2subsequentoutings.Bestwatched droppingbackintripafter9monthsoff
Apr25 Fls 23f HcpH gd-sf 7/9 Tuscan Rose (IRE) 14l
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran creditably from a sliding mark when third at Ludlow on return but not in same form reverted to more patient tacticswhensixthof12inhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(15.8f,soft)23 daysago Backupintrip
TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in 3 novice hurdles, including on returnatLeicesterlastmonth.Upintripforhandicapbow.
Dec25 Lei 15f Hdl soft P/7 Roi du Risk (FR)May25 Fls 15f Hdl good 4/6 SirGalahad (IRE) 38l Apr25 Chp 16f Hdl good 9/10 Inside Man (FR) 41l
TFRHHIII BHA75
FORM00UP-PP
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on last 3 handicap outings and applicationoftonguestrapneedstoworkmiracles.
Dec25 Tnt 16f HcpH good P/13 Premier(FR)Nov25 Wdr 20f HcpH gd-sf P/9 Low Expectations (IRE)Apr25 Ntn 21f HcpH heavy P/9 El Bandido Pancho -
2025: IDEALLKO (FR) 7 11 0AdamWedge 3-1 (EvanWilliams) 16 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 13.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Pottersmattyeeehaa (GB), Isabel de Clare (GB), 8-1 Midnight View (GB), Just Four Fame (IRE), 9-1 Conniemak (GB), 11-1JustA Memory (FR), 14-1JukeboxJoker (IRE), Churchman (GB), 16-1An Buachaill Rua (IRE), 20-1 Milan Milos (IRE), 33-1 Half Pint Daisy (IRE), D’Gesteevo (GB), 66-1 Ifan Full Pelt (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ISABELDE CLARE produced 2 good efforts at Ludlow in the autumn and seemed caught out for lack of stamina rather than anything more sinister when a beaten favourite at Fakenham last month, so is given another chance dropping back down in trip Pottersmattyeeehaa is still reasonably unexposed and is also shortlisted after an encouraging run at Huntingdon, with Midnight View also considered on the back of 2 in-frame efforts.
RACE RESULTS
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10250
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N &WTwiston-Davies (18 wins from 138 runners, 13%) runsNOCHENEGRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N &WTwiston-Davies (2 wins from 27 runners, 7%) runsNOCHENEGRA LONGESTTRAVELLER: HOUSE OF HABSBURG trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 121 miles.
TIMEFORMVIEW Solid form when landing 2 1/2m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las in April and created a good impression when successful on chasingbowatWarwick.Backedthatupwhenfifthof15inabetterrace thanthisatCheltenhamlasttimeandremainsonetobeinterestedin.
Nov25 War 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 LargyForce (IRE) 3/4l Oct25 Fls 20f HcpH soft 5/13 Just HerType (IRE) 61/2l
TFRHHIII BHA96
FORM532115
TIMEFORMVIEW Betterthan everto win at Sedgefield and Market Rasen this autumn for Olly Murphy. However, sold for 5,500 gns subsequentlyandwellheldonyarddebuthereonNewYear’sEve
TIMEFORMVIEWCutlittleiceoverhurdlesbuttookabigstepforward on chase bowwhen a clearsecond atWarwick andwent one betteroff the same mark at Uttoxeter the following week, forging clear having labouredformostoftheway.10lbhighernowbutrespectedallthesame.
Dec25 Utt 24f HcpC heavy 1/10 TryThe Money(IRE) 20l
Dec25 War 24f HcpC soft 2/9 Jupiterdes Bordes (FR) hd Nov25 Wdr 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Low Expectations (IRE) 41l
Dec25 Lei 22f HcpC gd-fm 3/6 RoeAnd Co (IRE) 6l Nov25 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/4 Diamond Dealer(IRE) 11l Oct25 Str 22f HcpC good 2/7 Tedwin Hills (IRE) 81/2l
2025:ALWAYS BUSY(IRE) 7 10 13JackTudor2-1 (ChristianWilliams) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 He Knows Better (IRE), 3-1 Kalista Love (FR), 9-2 House of Habsburg (GB), 9-1 Yorgunnabeplucky (GB), 12-1 Nambiti (FR), 16-1 Noche Negra (SPA), 33-1 El Saviour (IRE), Pescatorius (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
HE KNOWS BETTER has made an encouraging start over fences and might well have won under a more efficient ride at Huntington last month. Kalista Love is anotherwho has made a positive start in this sphere and is a solid alternative back down in class.
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £5000
Owners Prize Money 1st £2231, 2nd £1116, 3rd £558, 4th £279 (PenaltyValue £2566.50) Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (76 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs JET PLANE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runs JET PLANE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOLDEN SON trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 123 miles.
1 GOLDEN SON (FR) (307)
GrgMartaline-ThouInGold(FR)
8 12-6
J MissOliveNicholls E TongueStrapCheekPieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Ged Mason and Paul Nicholls
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale
S Morson Group
2 JETPLANE (IRE) (20)
BgJetAway-CourtGamble(IRE)
10 12-6
J Miss Heidi Palin (3) E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Norman Lake & Susan Carsberg
H Croome &West Warwickshire
S Global Services (Freight Forwarders) Ltd
3 ONETRUE KING (IRE) (26)
ChgGetaway(GER)-FinalLeave(IRE) 11 12-6
J MissAnnaJohnston (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Miss B. Coward, Mere
O Mrs Sarah Shields
H South &West Wilts
S Sarah Coward - Sculptor
4 SLIPWAY(IRE) (265)
BgStowaway-LittleSioux(IRE) 11 12-6
J MrSamuel Scott (7)
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Exors ofthe Late Mrs S N J Embiricos
H Heythrop
S Fitzdares
5 D’JANGO (FR) (47)
BrgBalko(FR)-QuizasJolie(FR) 13 12-2
J MrFrederickPhilipson-Stow(7) E TongueStrap
T Miss V. Collins, Broadway
O Miss Sarah A. Dawson
H North Cotswold
6 HAVEN’TTIME (IRE) (275)
BgCurtainTime(IRE)-GoodThyneLucy(IRE) 12 12-2
J Miss LucyTurner
T Miss S. McQueen, Aymestrey
O Miss S. McQueen
H Ludlow
7 TIME LEADER (IRE) (404)
TFRHHHII BHA130 FORM6F/03P3-
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Kempton handicap during 2023/24 campaign but patchy record overall since joining this yard from France.Still,dangeroustodiscountonhisfirstruninahunterchase.
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended last seasonwith a fine second inthe Foxhunters at theNationalMeetinginApril.Resumedwinningwaysingoodstylewhenlandinga 6-runnerhandicapatLeicester(21/2m,goodtosoft)lastmonthandsubsequent Sandownsecondwasnobackwardstep Majorplayerbackinahunter.
3Jan San 20f HcpC good 2/4 TripleTrade 1
Dec25 Lei 20f HcpC good 1/6 Moonshine Man (IRE) 9
Nov25 Ain 21f HcpC gd-sf
TFRHIIII BHA114
FORM2354F-4 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel TwistonDaviesathisbestbutsafelyheldsolecompletedstartinahunterat Leicester last spring. Fouth in an open point back from a break late lastmonthandthis11-y-oisopposable.
Apr25 Lud 20f Ch good F/5 TakeAll (IRE)Mar25 Lei 15f Ch gd-sf 4/6 Jokerde Mai (FR) 22l May24 Utt 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/12 Collectors Item (IRE) 29l
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM55014-5 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Registered latest success over fences at Kempton towardsendof2023/24campaignandopenedhurdlesaccountatthatcourse lastFebruary Wasn’tdisgracedtriedinblinkers(discardedhere)inaUttoxeter handicapchaseduringthespringandhe’sinterestingonhunterdebut.
May25 Utt 24f HcpC good 5/14 Coco Mademoiselle (IRE)14l
Mar25 Kmp 24f HcpC good 4/6 The Doyen Chief(IRE) 43/4l
Feb25 Kmp 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 JJ Moon hd
TFRHIIII BHA115
FORM5402-U0 CD BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since bagging this race in 2024 and he’s probablyworthtakingonfollowingaheavydefeatonhisreturnfrom abreakbetweentheflagslastmonth.
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a Southwell hunter in 2024 and stuck to his task reallywellwhen second having made a bad mistake atTaunton lastFebruary Signedlastseasonoffonadowner,though,andothers makemoreappeal.
H Percy TFRIIIII BHA130 FORMP134/12- D TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER.
Apr24
8 FRANCO DE
PORT(FR) (978)
BrgCoastalPath-Ruth(FR) 11 11-12
J MrDanielWilliams (7)
T Miss Nikki Henton, Eastbury
O Miss Nikki Henton
H Heythrop
9 GOOD BOYBOBBY(IRE) (328)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-PrincessGaia(IRE) 13 11-12
J MissAmberJackson-Fennell (7)
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Dash Grange Stud
H Heythrop
10 PAULMARVEL(FR) (26)
GrgMaskedMarvel-Paulmie(FR) 9 11-12
J Miss Ellie Callwood (7)
T J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich
O N&K.Richards, L&B.Doyle, M&K.Shore
H Percy
TFRHHHII BHA146
FORM54533/0/-
TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserathisbestforWillieMullinsbut it remainsto be seen howmuch abilityhe retains, making his hunter debut for new connections following a significant absence (latest startwasbackinMay2023) Watchthebettingforclues.
May23 Aut 30f Ch soft 8/18 Rosario Baron (FR)
Apr23 Aut 22f Ch heavy 3 Poly Grandchamp (FR)
Mar23 Chl 30f Ch soft 3/16
TFRHHHHI BHA126
FORM3323P3- D
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner in veterans’ handicaps towards theendof2023andmadetheframein5ofhis6startslastterm,thelatest when a creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft)lastMarch.Willbeathreatiffullytuned-upforthisassignment.
Mar25 Nby 25f HcpC soft 3/8 Sam Brown
Jan25 Wcn 25f HcpC heavy P/6 PedleyWood (IRE)
Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Some Scope
TFRHHIII BHA124
FORM2P-421P D
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulperformerforWillieMullinsin2023/24 and notched second success between the flags in November However,hewaspulledupinthatspherethefollowingmonthandis probablyworthtakingonnowpitchedintoahunter.
Feb25 Lei 22f Ch soft P/10 Givega (FR)Mar24 Nav 23f HcpC heavy 7/10 Bushmans Pass (IRE) 36l Mar24 Leo 17f Ch soft 2 Horantzau d’Airy(FR)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: LIFTME UP(IRE) 9 12 2 MrJackAndrews 15-2 (Miss M Filby) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jet Plane (IRE), 9-2 Good Boy Bobby (IRE), 6-1 Golden Son (FR), 7-1 Slipway (IRE), 8-1 Franco de Port (FR), 28-1 Paul Marvel (FR), 33-1 Haven’t Time (IRE), 40-1 D’Jango (FR), 50-1 One True King (IRE)
The most solid option isJETPLANE, who brings strong recent handicap chase form to the table and he was runner-up in the Foxhunters at Aintree last season. If Good Boy Bobby resumes in good heart hewill be athreat, alongwith Slipwayand Golden Son, ifhe’s on a going day. Franco de Port would be the clear pick if there were any guarantees in terms of how much ability he retains but there can be no such assurances following such a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £334,873 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.05 - THE HAZELTON MOUNTFORD INSURANCE BROKERS EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5809 to the winning horse The second to receive £2673, the third £1336, the fourth £668 and the fifth £333. for fouryrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2025, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb Hazelton Mountford have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OFTHE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Runs (not wins) in Junior NH Hurdle races will not prevent a horse from running in a Junior NHF race during the same season. A win in a Junior NH Hurdle race will not lead to loss of novice status for future seasons. Junior NH Hurdle winners will be penalised for those win(s) only in Junior NH Hurdle Races and Class 1 races. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status, and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper Wins in other Hurdle races will count as normal both for penalties and loss of novice status. 19 entries at £50 - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4443; Second £2221; Third £1111; Fourth £556; Fifth £277 (PenaltyValue £5809.10)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.35 - THE BEST ODDS GUARENTEED AT BETANO MARES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which have not won more than one hurdle race Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. Betano have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out 26 entries at £50. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4173; Second £2087; Third £1043; Fourth £522. (PenaltyValue £5446) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.05 -THE BETANO BACKING BRITISH RACING NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20lb weight range). Betano have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out 20 entries at £75. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.37 - THE BETANO BOOSTED ODDS EVERY UK RACE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Betano have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enterTHE CHALLENGER STAYERS HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of Three Miles About HalfA Furlong (3m 58yds) at Haydock Park on 4th April, 2026. 19 entries at £45. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (PenaltyValue £4752.90)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.12 -THE DAVID LAUNCHBURYMEMORIALNOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3300 to the winning horse The second to receive £1518, the third £759, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb The family of David Launchbury have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 21 entries at £31. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2524; Second £1262; Third £631; Fourth £316; Fifth £157. (PenaltyValue £3300.62)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.47 - THE BET 10 GET 30 AT BETANO HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5413 to the winning horse The second to receive £2490, the third £1245, the fourth £623 and the fifth £310 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £51 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Penalties, after January 10th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb Betano have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 19 entries at £51. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4140; Second £2069; Third £1035; Fourth £518; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5413.02)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.18 - THE WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 17th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 21st. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 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) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two 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 The Willoughby de Broke Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until January 1st the following year The Racecourse have generously sponsored this race and will present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £25. - Closed January 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (PenaltyValue £2566.50) HC
