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Welcome to Oddschecker Kingmaker Chase Day, one ofthe true highlights ofour season.The Kingmaker Chase has a proud history and today’s renewal is a fascinating one. While the field may be small, the quality is unmistakable, and we look set for a compelling contest.
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We are also delighted to be able to stage the Grade 2 Jane Seymour Novices’ Hurdle, transferred here following Sandown’s abandonment yesterday, which adds further strength and depth to an already excellent card.
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Dan Richmond-Watson (Chairman), Cathy Twiston-Davies, Dermot Daly, Rupert Sweeting, James Jackson-Stops, Penelope Buckler, James Davies, Ambrose Waddell-Dudley
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Luke Randall, Craig Denny, Dawson Lees, Paul Delaney
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Guy Upton (Chief Steward)
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Sarah Godfrey
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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.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
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THE ODDSCHECKER FREE BETS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs JUST GOLDEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs JUST GOLDEN LONGESTTRAVELLER: MATTHIAS trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 136 miles.
1 BLAZING GADEN (GB) (19)
BgCityscape-PleasantPiper(IRE) 5 11-9
J Finn Lambert (3)
T D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
O MrThomas Gaden
B MrT. Gaden
2 CHASING GLANCE (GB)
(58)
BgPassingGlance-MidnightFlyer 8 11-9
J JackAndrews E Tongue Strap
T Tom Ellis, Rugby
O Welfordgolf syndicate
B R. Rainbow & Sons
S Welford On Avon Golf Course Ltd
3 FULLFORCE GALE (IRE) (348)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-CatherinesWell 6 11-9
J Jonathan Burke
T Tom George, Slad
O Mr Ray Connolly
B Porlock Vale Stud
4 JUSTGOLDEN (IRE) (37)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-GoldenSongbird(IRE) 6 11-9
J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Late John Hales and Miss L Hales
B The Beeches Stud Ltd
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
5 LEADER CRIK (FR) (106)
BgBeaumecdeHouelle(FR)-BeautifullCrik(FR) 5 11-9
J DylanJohnston
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
B E.A.R.L. Du Loisir
6 LIMERICK STAR (IRE) (29)
BgIdaho(IRE)-PresentYourOwn(IRE) 6 11-9
J MrJack Stenhouse (7)
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Limerick Star Syndicate
B Dan Mangan
S Philip Hobbs Racing
7 MATTHIAS (GB) (2)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-RouquineSauvage 7 11-9
J Ben Godfrey
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Step By Step
B Mrs Rachael Honeyball
S geegeez.co.uk
TFRHIIII BHAFORMP0 TIMEFORMVIEW Cityscape gelding who has offered precious little oneachofhis2startsinmaidenhurdlesthiswinter.
TIMEFORMVIEWWide-marginwinnerofsolestartinpointsbackin April 2023 and he shaped as if he might well come on for the run equippedwith atongue strapwhen fifth of11 in maiden hurdle here (21f,soft)inDecember Feasibletothinkhecandobetter
Dec25 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 5/11 Moneygarrow (IRE) 17l
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in bumpers and is improvingoverhurdlesfortopyard,finishingaheadofacoupleofnext-time-out winners at Newcastle prior to going close in a much stronger maiden at Cheltenham(20.2f)onNewYear’sDay.Solidclaimsinfirst-timetonguestrap 1Jan Chl 20f Hdl good 2/7 StepAhead (IRE) nk Nov25 Nwc 22f Hdl gd-sf 3/8 Zanndabad (IRE) 63/4l Oct25 Utt 19f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 TopJimmy 5l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM26
TIMEFORM VIEW Very tall gelding who finished runner-up sole start in Irishpoints(May2025) However,stilltofillhisconsiderableframeandheultimately neverfiguredwhensixthof7innovicehurdleatCheltenham(19.9f,good)onhurdles bowinOctober Hadwindsurgerysinceandhelookssuretoimprove
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole start in Irish points in April 2024 and he offered something to work on (fair form) when third of 14 in maidenhurdleatExeter(16.7f,soft)4weeksago,keepingtabsonthe first2foralongway.Likelyhecanbuildonthatnow.
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair in bumpers and showed promise on hurdling debut after near 2-year absence when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow(17/2)63daysago.However,hetookabackwardstepwhen finishingadistantfifthinaLingfieldmaiden(19.5f,heavy)onThursday.
8 MR FINCH (IRE) (27)
BgHarzand(IRE)-DewDrop
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr P. McGrath
B John Brady
S Fitzdares
9 PIPING ROCK (IRE) (53)
BgPoet’sWord(IRE)-MissShadow(IRE)
J Gavin Sheehan
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Biltmore Syndicate
B Sean Reilly
S Hatherden Horse Transport
10 VANDERFLIER (IRE) (370)
BgMilan-MaidenCity(IRE)
J Kevin Brogan
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Mr Peter McCarthy
B Gerard Coleman
S Wasdell Group
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
6 11-9
TFRHHHII BHAFORM24
TIMEFORMVIEW
£70,0005-y-oHarzandGelding.Runner-upsolestartin Irishpointsandofferedsomethingtoworkonhavingbeenverywellbacked when fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, soft) on Rules debut 27daysago Evidentlygreenthenandhelookssuretobuildonthateffort.
11Jan Fon 19f Hdl soft 4/12 Legendary Luke (IRE) 63/4l
TFRHHHHI BHA120 FORM3-23 BF
5 11-9
6 11-9
TIMEFORMVIEW Third sole start in Irish points inApril and pulled nicely clearoftherestwhenfindingjustonetoostrongin21/2mWindsormaiden hurdleinNovember Similarformdespitesomelessthanfluentjumpingwhen thirdatWincanton(19.8f,soft)sinceandlikelythere’smoretocome.
TIMEFORMVIEW€52,0003-y-o,£155,0005-y-o,Milangelding.Damunraced half-sisterto19fhurdlewinnerCheyne.OffmarkinIrishpointsatsecondattempt (Feb 2025) and it will beveryinteresting to see what the market makes ofhim nowattentionsswitchtohurdlesforyardamongstthewinners.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Just Golden (IRE), 9-2 Piping Rock (IRE), 7-1 Mr Finch (IRE), 8-1 Limerick Star (IRE), 11-1 Full Force Gale (IRE), 14-1 Chasing Glance (GB), Leader Crik (FR), Matthias (GB), Vanderflier (IRE), 200-1 Blazing Gaden (GB)
Successful on the second of his 2 starts in bumpers, JUST GOLDEN is going the right way over hurdles, just touched off in a Cheltenham maiden on New Year’s Day. Equipped with a tongue strap, he can build on that to go one place better here. Piping Rock and Mr Finch are 2 likely threats along with Limerick Star Leader Crik is another to keep an eye on back from a break.
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(CLASS1)(ListedRace)(GBBRACE)
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £30000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (32 wins from 133 runners, 24%) runs LA PINSONNIERE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (10 wins from 27 runners, 37%) runs JUBILEE ALPHA
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs LA PINSONNIERE today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FLYING FORTUNE trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 209 miles.
1 FLYING FORTUNE (IRE) (484)
BrmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-TurboLinn 7 11-5
J Shane Fenelon
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Fortune N’Fame fillies
B Cathal Ennis
2 HOLLYGROVE CHACHA(IRE) (22)
BmAffinisea(IRE)-HollygroveRumba(IRE) 6 11-5
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O Hot To Trot Jumping
B Ms C. Brennan
S Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
3 JUBILEEALPHA(IRE) (35)
BmFlemensfirth(USA)-QueenAlphabet(IRE) 7 11-4
J LorcanWilliams
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O The Pendil Partnership
B Cathal Ennis
S Morson Group
4 ANALIESE (GB) (43)
BmHarzand(IRE)-Amourice(IRE) 5 11-2
J TobyWynne
T Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
O Four Gents
B Elms Bloodstock & Miss A Gibson Fleming
S Ap Precision Groundworks
5 LAPINSONNIERE (FR) (296)
BmBeaumecdeHouelle(FR)-RiaMenina(FR) 6 11-2
J Paul O’Brien E Cheek Pieces
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Dash Grange Stud
B Baudron (S), Ecurie La Pinsonniere
2m 5f 5y
TFRHHHII BHA131
FORM2/21111- D
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler who completed a 4-timer in 2024, culminating with victory in 7-runner Persian War Novices’ Hurdle atChepstow(19.4f,goodtosoft) Notseensincebutwarrantsplenty ofrespect,particularlyifthemarketvibesarepositive.
Oct24 Chp 19f Hdl soft 1/7 IntenseApproach
Sep24 Wor 20f HcpH soft 1/12
Aug24 Wor 20f Hdl good 1/10
TFRHHHII BHA129
FORM21P-315 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in 3 of her 5 starts over hurdles last term, notablyGrade2atSandown.Madeapositivestartoverthelargerobstacles thisseason,scoringatExeterinDecemberbutratherletdownbyherjumping atWindsorsinceandreturntohurdlingmayseeherresumeherprogress.
16Jan Wdr 20f HcpC soft 5/9 Bluey (IRE)
Dec25 Exe 17f Ch heavy 1/3
TFRHHHHH BHA139
FORM101-252 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner (at up to 20.3f) last term who has acquittedherselfwellinall3startsthisseason,latestwhensecondof6to NurseSusaninlistedhurdleatSandown(19.8f,goodtosoft)35daysago Leadingclaims.
3Jan San 19f Hdl good 2/6 Nurse Susan (FR)
Dec25 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Nurse Susan (FR) 7
Nov25 Wcn 21f HcpH good 2/7 Sweet Caryline 1l
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORM44-P211
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairhurdlerwho has upped hergamethis season, latest when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Aintree (20f,good)43daysago Askedamuchbiggerquestionhere,though.
(IRE) 4l
TFRHHHHI BHA130
FORM2/21222-
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful form in France and ran her best race for NickyHendersonwhen13/4lengthssecondof10toJubileeAlphain listedhurdleatCheltenham(20.2f,good)inApril.Notseensincebut looksalikelyplayerhere.
Apr25 Chl 20f Hdl good 2/10 JubileeAlpha (IRE) 13/4l
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs MIRABAD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs MIRABAD
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2021 and 2025. The stable runs MIRABAD today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: STEELALLY trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 124 miles.
1 STEELALLY(FR) (50)
BgDoctorDino(FR)-PoprockduBerlais(FR) 8 11-7
J DylanJohnston E Tongue Strap
T Sam Thomas, Cardiff
O Walters Plant Hire Ltd
B Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi
2 MAMBONUMBERFIVE (FR) (42)
BgBornToSea(IRE)-SweetMambo(FR) 5 11-5
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mal Bloodstock Ltd
B Haras de Mandore
S Fitzdares
3 MIRABAD (FR) (20)
BgGleneagles(IRE)-Mila(FR) 7 11-2
J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Forefold Racing Partnership
B H. H. Aga Khan
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
TFRHHHHH BHA150
FORM1P2P-11 D
TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulhurdlerwhohasuppedhisgamesince sent chasing, supplementing his reappearance success at Carlisle (15.9f) with an authoritative victory in Grade 2 at Ascot (18.8f) inDecember Furtherprogressmaybeforthcoming.
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since sent chasing this term, winning all of his 3 starts, latest when decisively taking 5-runner Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase at Kempton (16f, good) 42 days ago Likelycapableofbetteryet.
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairlyusefulwinning hurdlerwho has advanced his form over fences for current yard, making a winning chase debut at Exeter before goodthirdtoMambonumberfiveatKemptoninDecember Unseatedriderearly onatWindsorsinceandneedsimprovementtogetbackonscoreboardhere.
STEEL ALLY built on the promise of his chase debut success when taking a Grade 2 at Ascot last time and remains with potential. He is narrowly preferred to Mambonumberfive who is looking to maintain his 100% record over fences. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STEELALLY (FR) 2.MAMBONUMBERFIVE (FR) 3.MIRABAD (FR)
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for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs LE MILOS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs LE MILOS LONGESTTRAVELLER: LORD BADDESLEY trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 136 miles.
1 KNAPPERS HILL(IRE) (43)
BgValirann(FR)-Brogella(IRE)
J Freddie Gingell
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
10 12-0
O Chris & Giles Barber and Mr PJ Vogt
B Ronnie O’Neill
S Morson Group
2 LE MILOS (GB) (35)
BgShirocco(GER)-BanjaxedGirl 11 11-9
J HarryAtkins (7) E Cheek Pieces
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Jolly Good Partnership
B Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
3 FUGITIF(FR) (21)
BgBallingarry(IRE)-Turiane(FR)
11 11-5
J GavinSheehan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington
O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain
B MrAndre Rousseau
S RH Bloodstock, LAP Electrical Ltd
4 OUTLAWPETER (IRE) (21)
BgMustameet(USA)-MyKatie(IRE)
10 11-4
J LorcanWilliams E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason
B Louis Robinson
S Morson Group
5 GUARDYOUR DREAMS (GB) (280)
BgFameAndGlory-NativeSunrise(IRE)
10 11-2
J TobyMcCain-Mitchell (5) E Tongue Strap
T Nigel &WillyTwiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Graham and Alison Jelley
B Little Lodge Farm & Mr & Mrs TWR Chugg
S Jelson Ltd
6 GRANDEUR D’AME (FR) (37)
BgDesird’UnSoir(FR)-Souryad’Airy(FR)
J Tom Bellamy
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Syders & Burkes
B Mr Georges Lacombe
S Goodwin Racing Ltd
10 11-1
7 LORD BADDESLEY(IRE) (52)
BorBrgDoyen(IRE)-TropicalOcean(IRE) 11 10-10
J Ben Godfrey
E Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Mr Richard & Mrs Carol Cheshire
B Edward Ryan
S geegeez.co.uk
TFRHHHHI BHA145
FORM31/21/-43 D
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart,prolificwinninghurdlerwholandedaGrade2novice on second chase start at Wincanton (20.1f) in November 2023. Off 2 years but confirmedheretainsausefullevelofformthisterm,lookingstretchedbythetrip whenthirdinRowlandMeyrickonBoxingDay.Thisratesmoresuitable.
Dec25 Wet 24f HcpC soft 3/4 Konfusion
Nov25 Hay 21f Ch gd-sf 4/5 TheJukebox Man (IRE) 8l Nov23 Wcn 20f Ch
TFRHHHHH BHA140
FORM4-15P62 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Landedthisrace12monthsagoandtastedsuccessinsimilar company at Fakenham (24.2f) in May. Low-key efforts first 3 starts back this campaignbutbigstepbackinrightdirectionwhenrunner-upinveterans’handicap atSandown(24.2f)5weeksago Wellinthemixagaininrefittedcheekpieces.
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhandicapchaserwhosemostnotablesuccesscame inDecemberGoldCupatCheltenham(20.6f)in2023 Winlesssince,againgoing with zest but ultimately not threatening when fourth of 9 in handicap chase atAscot(21.1f,soft)21daysago Assessorcontinuestoeasehisgripatleast.
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fruitful first campaign over fences in 2023/24, winning 3 times. However, seen onlytwice last season and he’sbeensomewaybelowhisbestinapairofstartssofarthiswinter. Switchtoveterans’companyneedstohavepositiveeffectnow.
Nov25 Nby 19f HcpC good 3/3 Lord Baddesley(IRE) 23l
Mar25 Kmp 20f HcpC good 5/10 Bad (FR) 19l
TFRHHHII BHA133
FORM3404F-2 CD
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthurdlerathisbestwhomadeawinningreturn/ chasedebutoverC&Dlastwinter.Largelykeptgoodcompanythereafter and he ran well when runner-up in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (3m) whenlastseeninMay.Solidrecordfreshandonetoconsider
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhoisn’talwaysthemostfluentbut hearriveshavingtookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenthirdin a Premier Handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f) on New Year’s Day. Markhaseasedfurtheraheadofthisifjumpingholdsup 1Jan Chl 20f HcpC good 3/9 Matata (IRE) 11l Nov25 Nby 25f HcpC gd-sf 17/24 PanicAttack (IRE) 64l Oct25 Str 19f HcpC gd-sf F/8 BeAware (FR) -
TFRHHHII BHA127
FORM403-136 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreturnin3-runnerhandicapchase at Newbury (19.8f) in November but revised mark enough to anchor him since, no extra from 2 out when sixth of 9 in handicap back at Newbury52daysago Dec25 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 6/9 Knight ofAllen (FR) 12l Nov25 Asc 21f HcpC good 3/4 Neon Moon (IRE) 6l Nov25 Nby 19f HcpC good 1/3 MarveldeCerisy(FR) 18l
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
LE MILOS 10 11 6 HarrySkelton 5-4 (Dan Skelton) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Le Milos (GB), 10-3 Knappers Hill (IRE), 5-1 Guard Your Dreams (GB), 11-2 Grandeur d’Ame (FR), 10-1 Fugitif (FR), 14-1 Outlaw Peter (IRE), Lord Baddesley (IRE)
LE MILOS produced easily his most encouraging effort of the present campaign when runner-up at Sandown 5 weeks ago and now refitted with cheekpieces he’s taken to build on that and make a bold bid to land this for the second season running. Top weight Knappers Hill rates a big danger with this drop back in trip a plus. Guard Your Dreams and Grandeur d’Ame aren’t out of things, either
Race preview from Weatherbys
It is an absolute pleasure to be sponsoring the Grade 2 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide JaneSeymourMares’Novices’Hurdle at Warwick this afternoon, rerouted from its usual home at Sandown. The contest has been won by some smartmaresinrecentyears,including Cheltenham Festival winners Love Envoi and You Wear It Well, and a strongfieldofninearesettogotopost.
The contender who sets the standard on ratings is Irish raider Good Girl Kathleen for Emmett Mullins, having bounded clear to a wildly impressive eight-and-a-half length success in a Cork Grade 3 last time. The six-yearolddropsbackintripfromthreemiles herebutthiscouldturnouttobeareal stamina-sapping contest in testing ground,sothatenginewillstandherin goodstead.
Dan Skelton’s Supreme Malinas is perhaps the flag bearer for the home team, already a Listed winner in both abumperandanovicehurdle.Ridden by Tristan Durrell again here, the sixyear-oldprovedarealgamewinnerat Haydocklasttimetoholdonattheline andsheisastoughastheycome.
Anthony Honeyball’s Park Princess will be looking to turn the tables from Haydock on that rival, looking the likely winner approaching the last but losing plenty of momentum when jinking at that flight – ultimately going
down by just a nose. The six-year-old made amends when scoring under a penaltyatFontwelllasttimebutagain wandered a little late on and had to overcome jumping errors, which her trainerwillhopearenowironedout.
Supreme Malinas is perhaps the flag bearer for the home team
Jamie Snowden has won three of the last sixrenewalsand,whilsthis APath ToRondahasbeenbehindbothofthe above pair the last twice, his runners must merit plenty of respect. The Getaway mare receives a 5lb swing in the weights with Supreme Malinas hereasshebidstogivehertraineryet anothervictoryintheGrade2contest.
The uber-consistent Dream Shadow represents two-time winning trainer FergalO’Brienandscoredimpressively overcourseanddistanceinNovember, whilst White Noise has looked incrediblyprogressiveinhandicapsfor Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls, surging to a stylish five-length success from a markof119atNewburylasttime.David Pipe’s Listed bumper winner Kingston Queen left a subsequent Grade 2 winner well behind when scoring on hurdlesdebutatChepstowbutwasno match for current Supreme favourite Old Park Star when last seen. This step back up in trip should suit as she returnstobattleherownsex.
(CLASS1)(Grade2)(GBBRACE)
fornovicefouryrsoldandupwardsfilliesandmares x Totalprizefund£75000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs SUPREME MALINAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs SUPREME MALINAS LONGESTTRAVELLER: GOOD GIRL KATHLEEN trained by E Mullins, Ireland.
1 GOOD GIRLKATHLEEN (IRE) (62)
ChmGetaway(GER)-Molly’sMate(IRE)
6 11-9
J Donagh Meyler E Tongue Strap
T Emmet Mullins, Ireland
O Lions Mouth Racing Club
B Minch Bloodstock
2 SUPREME MALINAS (IRE) (49)
BmMalinas(GER)-NativeSupreme(IRE) 6 11-9
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr GarryWilson
B Denis Noonan
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
3 APATHTO RONDA(IRE) (49)
GrmGetaway(GER)-DustyToo 6 11-4
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O RC Syndicate II
B Mrs Virginia McGrath
S racingclub.com
4 DREAM SHADOW(IRE) (25)
BmMyDreamBoat(IRE)-RubysShadow(IRE) 7 11-4
J Jonathan Burke
T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
O M Doocey, S Doocey & PJ Doocey
B Sean Reilly
S Doocey Group Ltd
5 EASYLOVE (IRE) (37)
ChmSpanishMoon(USA)-Cosavita(FR) 6 11-4
J BenJones
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O The Amantes Syndicate
B Joseph Ryan
S geegeez.co.uk
6
INDANNYA(FR) (38)
BmBathyrhon(GER)-Inaya(FR) 5 11-4
J LorcanWilliams
T ChesterWilliams, South Molton
O John White &Anne Underhill
B Earl de Cordelles & Earl La Dariole
S Culverhill Farm Racing
7 KINGSTON QUEEN (IRE) (57)
GrmKingstonHill-CompetitiveAffair(IRE) 6 11-4
J ConorO’Farrell
T David Pipe, Wellington
O The Kingstonians
B Jimmy Lawler
S W & S Recycling
TFRHHHHI BHA133
FORM1-02121
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoprogressedagain to make it 2 wins from 3 starts over hurdles in 5-runner Grade 3 at Cork (24.4f, soft) in December, easing clear having raced alone alonginsidethroughout.Respectedunderapenalty
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhosebumperformhasplentyofsubstance and made an impressive start over hurdles when seeing off A Path To Ronda by 4 lengths at Exeter. Followed up in Haydock listed event since, albeit in fortuitous fashion,lookingbookedforsecondwhenParkPrincesswandered.Moretocome.
Dec25 Hay 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 ParkPrincess(IRE) nose Nov25 Exe 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/5
San 15f NHF gd-sf 5/9
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM14-123
TIMEFORM VIEW Went the right way in bumpers priorto readily scoring on her hurdlingdebut/reappearanceatStratford(22f) Unsuitedbythereturntoshorterwhen placed on both subsequent outings, latterly when close third to Supreme Malinas, andremainscapableofbetterwhenfacedwithamoresuitabletest.
Dec25 Hay 18f Hdl gd-sf 3/9 Supreme Malinas (IRE)
Nov25 Exe 18f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Supreme Malinas (IRE)
Oct25 Str 22f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Followango(IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM132-211 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper winner who made it second time luckoverhurdleswhenseeingoff9rivalsinC&Dnovice(goodtosoft) in November Impressed with the way she responded to pressure whenlandingtheoddsatAyrsinceandremainswithpotential.
13Jan Ayr 20f Hdl heavy 1/5
Nov25 War 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/10
Oct25 Utt 15f Hdl good 2/11 La Conquiere (FR)
TFRHHHII BHA118
FORM13-13P1
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveinbumpersandovercameinexperiencetomake asuccessfulhurdlingbowatFontwell(21.8f)inMay.Clearlynotrightwhenpulled up on second start following a break at Exeter(23.1f) in Novemberand back on trackwithvictoryin2m4fWindsorhandicaponmostrecentouting,dictating.
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in sole point and confirmed hurdling debut promise when winning 12-runner novice here (21f, good to soft) 38daysago,impressingwithsomefluentjumping.Thisasksforalot morebutappealsasthetypetogoonimproving.
Dec25 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 FreshAsADaisy
TFRHHHHH BHA125
FORM2113-13 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well in bumpers, culminating with a third in AintreeGrade2,andlookedausefulprospectwhenmakingawinninghurdling bow in Chepstow maiden (19.4f) on return. Paid for attempting to take on OldParkStaratCheltenhamsinceandlikelymoretocomebackupintrip Dec25 Chl 16f Hdl
8 PARK PRINCESS (IRE) (27)
BmWalkInThePark(IRE)-ReineAngevine(FR) 6 11-4
J Ben Godfrey E Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O PeterJones and Diana Goodall
B Padraig Higgins & Larry Murphy
S geegeez.co.uk
9 WHITE NOISE (IRE) (40)
BrmKingstonHill-SoundsPoetic(IRE) 6 11-4
J Tom Bellamy E Tongue Strap
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O MrJ. Perriss
B John &Jimmy Lawler
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8, 9.
TFRHHHII BHA126
FORM140/-121
TIMEFORMVIEWHighlytriedinbumpersandmadeasuccessfulhurdlingdebut after19monthsoffin21.3fLudlowmaideninNovember Wentlikethebesthorseat the weights when runner-up in Haydock listed event next time prior to resuming winningwaysingamefashionatFontwell(17.7f) Remainsopentoprogress.
11Jan Fon 17f Hdl soft 1/9 Onefournine(IRE) nk
Dec25 Hay 18f Hdl gd-sf 2/9 Supreme Malinas (IRE) nose
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 White Noise (IRE), 4-1 Good Girl Kathleen (IRE), 13-2 Park Princess (IRE), 8-1 Supreme Malinas (IRE), 9-1 Dream Shadow (IRE), Kingston Queen (IRE), 14-1 A Path To Ronda (IRE), 20-1 Easy Love (IRE), 22-1 Indannya (FR)
An interesting renewal ofthis Grade 2 rerouted from Sandown. KINGSTON QUEEN comfortably saw off subsequent Grade 2 scorer Kripticjim on her Chepstow hurdling bow and then faced a very stiff task attemptingto match strideswiththe hugelyexciting Old Park Starat Cheltenham, so she’s an appealing candidate moving back in trip against her own sex for the first time in this sphere. White Noise is progressing notably well and rates a big threat, with Irish-raider Good Girl Kathleen also feared.
SIXTH RACE
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
(74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM & SUPREME YEATS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton
(13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs SERVICE MINIMUM & SUPREME YEATS
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CORNISH STORM trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 146 miles.
1 LEYACHT(FR) (49)
BgBuck’sBoum(FR)-CarmenLady 5 12-0
J Richard Patrick
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Miss Emily Boultbee-Brooks
B MrJeremy Duteuil & Mr Cedric Boutin
S Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
2 HOMME D’UN SOIR (FR) (52)
BgHurricaneCat(USA)-CountryGirl(FR) 10 11-12
J Gavin Sheehan E Visor,Tongue Strap
T BillyAprahamian, Towcester
O JB Harper and Cavalry and Guards
B Dr Fernand Krief
S Lockwood Premium
3 CORNISH STORM (GB) (39)
BgCoachHouse(IRE)-DancingStorm 7 11-9
J BenJones E Cheek Pieces
T Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
O The Cornish Storm Partnership
B M. Harris
S Tote
4 UFOURIA(IRE) (23)
BmVadamos(FR)-TheRealThing(IRE)
8 11-5
J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap
T Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
O MrAlastair Ralph
B BarryJudge
S Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
5 ALMUHIT(IRE) (24)
BgSeaTheStars(IRE)-Ezima(IRE) 7 11-5
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap
T Faye Bramley, Lambourn
O The Cheeky Pups
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
6 SERVICE MINIMUM (FR)
(16)
ChmDoctorDino(FR)-Zanzibelle(FR) 6 11-4
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Susan Johnson
B Mr Christophe Pellerin
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
7 SUPREMEYEATS (IRE) (89)
BgYeats(IRE)-SupremeBailerina(IRE) 10 11-3
J HarryAtkins (7) E Tongue Strap
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Old Stag Racing SY Partnership
B Pigeon Park Stud
TFRHHHHH BHA119
FORM51-516 D BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped forward from reappearance fifth when makingasuccessfulhandicapdebutatDoncaster(16.5f,soft)inNovember Not seen to best effect (raced wide) when beaten favourite at Haydock (19f)justbeforeChristmas.Mightbeworthanotherchance.
Dec25 Hay 18f HcpH gd-sf 6/9 Haarar
Nov25 Don 16f HcpH soft 1/7 Parramount
Nov25 Ain 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Bubble Dubi (FR) 14l
TFRHHHII BHA117
FORM5113-24 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times (1 hurdle, 2 chase) last season. Excellent second over fences at Huntingdon on return and better than subsequent well-held fourth at Ludlow (chase again). Has a lowermarkbackhurdling.
Dec25 Lud 15f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 MilanTino (IRE) 18l
Nov25 Hun 16f HcpC good 2/9 Pure Carbon 11/
Apr25 Car 15f HcpC good 3/5 Coup de Coeur(FR) 12l
TFRHHHII BHA114
FORM0-60201 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Both hurdle wins at Taunton, latterly a 19f handicap at the end of December Likely still on a competitive mark butheisabithitandmiss.
Dec25 Tnt 19f HcpH good 1/8 InfernoSacree(FR) nose Dec25 Wcn 15f HcpH soft 9/13 Poet Laureate (FR) 35l Nov25 Kmp 16f HcpH good 2/10 SurreyLord (IRE) 11/4l
TFRHHIII BHA110
FORM1F44-40
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland. Fourth on her first 3 completedstartsoverhurdlesbutmadeaslightlybelowparstartto her handicap career when seventh of 9 at Ludlow 23 days ago Bouncebackneeded.
TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner over 2m and 2 1/2m last summer Respectable fourth of 15 on 2 1/2m Worcester handicap debut in September but below that level twice since. Needs to resume her progression.
22Jan Hun 20f HcpH soft 7/15 Albie Littlewood (IRE) 39l Oct25 Chl 19f HcpH gd-sf 11/20 French Ship 24l Sep25 Wor 20f HcpH good 4/15 DonVirginia (FR) 29l
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants) TFRHHIII BHA108 FORM145405
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulover23fatUttoxeterlastMay.Hascomeupshort offhighermarks since but he had an excuse (raced freelyand didtoo muchtoo sooninfirst-timeblinkers)atKemptonwhenlastseeninNovember Theblinkers arediscardedbackfrom3monthsoff Alsodropssignificantlyintrip
8 GETTHEVALUE (IRE) (40)
BgGetaway(GER)-Valsugana(IRE) 8 11-1
J Nick Slatter(3)
T John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
O The Cross Racing Club
B A. P. Heskin Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHIII BHA106 FORMP1-1240 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Won novice handicaps at Stratford (2m) and Newton Abbot (18.5f) last spring. Close second on hat-trick bid last June but well beaten in 2 outings since, including back from break justafterChristmas.
Dec25 Nby 20f HcpH good 11/12 Andashan (IRE) 64l
Jul25 Ntn 16f HcpH good 4/4 Howth (IRE) 37l
Jun25 Ntn 16f HcpH good 2/6 American Land (IRE) hd
2025: CELTICART(FR) 8 11 9 LorcanWilliams 4-1 (JeremyScott) 9 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5, 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Stewards Note: UFOURIA: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Le Yacht (FR), 4-1 Cornish Storm (GB), 11-2 Almuhit (IRE), 13-2 Homme d’Un Soir (FR), 10-1 Service Minimum (FR), 12-1 Ufouria (IRE), 20-1 Supreme Yeats (IRE), 28-1 Get The Value (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
LE YACHT looked sure to go on to better things after Doncaster and might be worth a chance to atone for his subsequent defeat at Haydock, when there was a possible excuse. Almuhit could strip fitter for last month’s outing at Newbury and is second choice ahead of Homme d’Un Soir
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 3)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (74 wins from 343 runners, 22%) runs PRINCE ZALTAR
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (13 wins from 57 runners, 23%) runs PRINCE ZALTAR
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 140 miles.
1 LASTKINGDOM (FR) (40)
BgChoeurduNord(FR)-GalaticadeThaix(FR) 5 12-0
J Donagh Meyler
T Faye Bramley, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Matheo Viel, Ichel Bourgneuf
2 FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) (25)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-RoyaleVideo(FR) 8 12-0
J Gavin Sheehan
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
B Cyril O’Hara
S Betano
3 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS (IRE) (21)
BgMountNelson-SwingBowler 8 11-5
J RianCorcoran(7) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
B Mr Kenneth Alexander
S W & S Recycling
4 LUTTRELLLAD (IRE) (35)
BgBeatHollow-FairlyDefinite(IRE)
10 11-3
J Cameron Iles (5) E Visor,Tongue Strap
T Tom Lacey, Woolhope
O Owners for Owners Luttrell Lad
B Louis G. Vambeck
S Galebreaker
5 JUNKER D’ALLIER (FR) (36)
BgKapgarde(FR)-StarFlight(FR) 7 11-2
J Kevin Brogan E Tongue Strap
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O Mrs Diana L. Whateley
B Mr Michel Larobe et al
S Betano
6 BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE) (43)
BgMakeBelieve-ShirinofPersia(IRE)
J Tom Bellamy
T Alan King, Barbury Castle
O Owners Group 140
B Carrigbeg Stud
S Owners Group
5 11-0
7 CHAMPAGNETWIST(IRE) (40)
BgShantou(USA)-AuntNora(IRE) 8 11-0
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O The Pour Decisions Syndicate
B Fintan Kealy
S Fitzdares
E Cheek Pieces
TFRHHHII BHA139 FORM220140
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Listowel in September and posted another goodeffortwheninframeatFairyhousewhennextseen2monthslater. Unable to sustain effort from poor position at Leopardstown over Christmas.MarketmayprovebestguidehavingsinceleftWillieMullins.
TIMEFORMVIEWWent3-3overhurdleslastseason,includingalistednovice. BestoftherestbehindLulambaonExeterchasedebut/reappearanceandcame home alone at Uttoxeter next time. Held back by jumping when beaten at Ayr sincebutremainswithpotentialrevertedtohurdlingforhandicapdebut.
13Jan Ayr 16f Ch heavy 3/5 Meetmebythesea (IRE) 33/4l
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who ran a cracker when again finishing third in valuable stayers’ handicap here on reappearance/first start since windsurgery Fellonchasedebutnexttime(FingleBridgewassolerival)and notquiteatbestbackhurdlingwhenfourthatHaydock(24.3f)3weeksago 17Jan Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 4/10 Dalston Lad (IRE) 17l
Dec25 Utt 20f Ch heavy F/2 Fingle Bridge (IRE)Nov25 Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/17 Electric Mason (IRE) 4l
TFRHHHII BHA128
FORM442514
TIMEFORMVIEW Seen to advantage when resuming winning ways atExeter(18.5f,soft)inNovemberbutseemedcaughtoutbyarisein the weights when fourth of 10 against fellow veterans at Sandown (19.8f,goodtosoft)35daysago Placeclaimsfromsamemark.
3Jan San 19f HcpH good 4/10 Range (IRE) 23/4l Nov25 Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 AmbionView(FR)
Sep25 Kel 20f HcpH good 5/8 The Navigator 14l
TFRHHHHI BHA127
FORMP41-435 BF
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple novice hurdle winner last term and no greatsurprisethathereturnstothisspherehavingdisappointedina handicapchaseonthirdtryoverfencesatAyrlastmonth.Thiswillbe hisfirstruninahandicapoverhurdlesandhehastoentercalculations.
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained third win of his short hurdling career atPlumpton(20.5f,soft)inDecember Failedtofireupingradewhen sixthof10inhandicaphurdleatKempton(21f,good)43daysagobut remainsonetoviewpositivelyoverall.
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthe EBFFinal at Sandown in March 2024 but hasn’t progressed as might have been expected since. Didn’t look a natural sent chasing this autumn and again jumped sketchily back hurdlingatNewburyinDecember Cheekpiecesnowgoon.
Dec25 Nby 20f HcpH good P/12 Andashan (IRE)Dec25 San 24f HcpC gd-sf P/8 WelcomTo Cartries (FR)Nov25 Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Hidden History 2l
8 PRINCE ZALTAR (FR) (42)
J Tristan Durrell
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O The Blind Squirrels
B Mrs Corinne Rouffie Huve
S Tote TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM416234
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Irish gelding made winning start for Dan Skelton at NewtonAbbothandicaphurdleinSeptemberandheldformwellnext3starts, better than ever back over fences when third at Doncaster in December Perhapsunsuitedbyconditionslasttimeandhe’srespectedbackhurdling.
Dec25 Kmp 24f HcpC good 4/7 Viroflay (FR) 11l
Dec25 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/7 Docpickedme (IRE)
Nov25 Chl 23f HcpH soft 2/8 Kikijo (FR)
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note:
JUNKER D’ALLIER: Following its run on 2/1/2026 it was reported that the horse did not jump fluently early-on.
FINGLE BRIDGE went 3-3 over hurdles last season but has rather struggled with his jumping over fences this term. The switch back to the smaller obstacles seems likely to suit and he gets the verdict over a similar type in Junker d’Allier, who looks on a handy mark based on last season’s hurdles form. Believitanducan can complete the placings.
Find out more about today’s race sponsor at oddschecker.com
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.
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered
3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2
5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd
8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd
Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th
Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
(CLASS5)(Category1Elimination)(GBBRACE)
for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares x Total prize fund £4000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & A O’Neill (25 wins from 156 runners, 16%) runs JOTA’S GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs VRHELIGONNE LONGESTTRAVELLER: PORTAND BRANDY trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 209 miles.
1 ANALITHEIA(FR) (22)
ChmKapgarde(FR)-LittleIsland(FR) 5 11-9
J Gavin Sheehan
T Nicky Martin, Minehead
O Bradley Partnership
B E. A. R. L. Elevage Des Loges
2 POPTON POINT(IRE) (73)
BmSoldierofFortune(IRE)-BeMyPresent 5 11-9
J Luke Scott (3)
T Jennie Candlish, Leek
O Mrs Judith Ratcliff
B James Gill
S Equine Products UK Ltd
3 ATLANTIC BLUE (GB) (-)
J Jonathan Burke
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Mr Henry Daly
B James and Jean Potter Ltd
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
4 JOTA’S GOLD (IRE) (-)
BmDoyen(IRE)-SouthAfrica(FR) 5 11-2
J Kevin Brogan
T Jonjo &A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
O Piper &Woodward Racing
B Mr Cian O’Doherty
S Wasdell Group
5 PORTAND BRANDY(IRE) (83)
BmAffinisea(IRE)-NewSensation 6 11-2
J Shane Fenelon (5)
T Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest
O Mr Mickey Bowen
B Mr Robert Kelly
S Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
6 VRHELIGONNE (FR) (104)
BmGoliathDuBerlais(FR)-Rheliga(FR) 5 11-2
J BenJones
T Ben Pauling, Naunton
O Mr Charlie & Mrs Julia Wilks
B Eurie Pegase & Baguenault De Purchesse
S Fitzdares
7 GENTORA(IRE) (-)
BrfGetaway(GER)-GentlyGo(IRE) 4 10-4
J Tristan Durrell
T Tom Weston, Hindlip
O MrTom Weston
B Robin Harold-Barry
TFRHHHII BHAFORM1P
TIMEFORMVIEWKapgardefillyoutofamaidenjumperinFrance,herself ahalf-sistertoFrenchhurdleIsleEnchantee.Wellontopatthefinishwhen making a winning debut in 15-runner event at Exeter (16.7f) in December PossiblyamisswhenpulledupinMarketRasenlistedeventsubsequently
TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunefillywhoovercameinexperience tomakeawinningdebutin10-runnerbumperatWetherby(2m,good to soft) in November, holding on gamely Penalty makes life tougher butmayhavemoretooffer Nov25 Wet 16f NHF soft 1/10 Joan’sChoice(IRE) hd
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare. Dam, bumper winner/placed over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (2m-21/2mwinner)Kadarannandusefulhurdler(stayed3m)Kadara.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORMVIEW€20,0003-y-o,Doyenmare.Half-sistertousefulhurdler/ chaser Pic Roc, stays 3 1/4m and fairly useful hurdler A Distant Place. Wouldenterthereckoningifsupportedinthebetting.
TIMEFORMVIEW€40,0003-y-o,£80,0004-y-o,GoliathDuBerlaismare. Half-sister to French hurdler/chase winner Rhelighonne. Dam unraced half-sisterto hurdler/chasewinnerin France.Won sole start in Irish points (Oct2025)andonefortheshortlistonRulesdebutgivenconnections.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway filly Sister to useful hurdler/chaser MastersLegacy Appealsonpaperandrequiresamarketcheck.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
MEGAETOILE (FR) (-)
J Paul O’Brien
T Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
O Christopher & Carol Jackson
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne
S The Silver Stable
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Stewards Note:
TFRHHHII BHAFORM
TIMEFORM VIEW Storm The Stars filly Dam, lightly raced over hurdles in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser whobecameungenuine(stayed3m)Ofareld’Airy
RACECOURSE DEBUT
2025: STRONG RUN 6 11 2Jonathan Burke 11-10 (Fergal O’Brien) 13 ran
ANALITHEIA: Following its run on 16/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Vrheligonne (FR), 9-2 Popton Point (IRE), 15-2 Jota’s Gold (IRE), 8-1 Gentora (IRE), 17-2 Analitheia (FR), 9-1 Atlantic Blue (GB), 11-1 Port And Brandy (IRE), 14-1 Mega Etoile (FR)
VRHELIGONNE has joined a top outfit following her Irish point win, so she earns the vote before market clues Popton Point overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wetherby and should have more to offer under a penalty, while Gentora is another likely type on paper to keep an eye on in the betting.
TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE ODDSCHECKER FREE BETS MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Oddschecker 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 £50. - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (PenaltyValue £5281) SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE GET THE BEST ODDS WITH ODDSCHECKER WARWICK MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £17085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6411, the third £3210, the fourth £1599 and the fifth £804. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2024, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap/Grade 3 hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) oddschecker 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Oddschecker The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 11 entries at £150 - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £13074; Second £5367; Third £2685; Fourth £1341; Fifth £672. (PenaltyValue £17085) A SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.50 - THE BET SMARTER WITH ODDSCHECKER KINGMAKER NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, and the third £8025. for novice five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 2nd and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap steeple chase 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age steeple chase 5lb Oddschecker 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Oddschecker The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 6 entries at £375 - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713. (PenaltyValue £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 15 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.25 - THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE SERIES VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18483 to the winning horse The second to receive £8505, the third £4252, the fourth £2128 and the fifth £1060 for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each steeple chase won 6lb Unibet 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Unibet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. All horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE UNIBET MIDDLE DISTANCE VETERANS’ STEEPLE CHASE FINAL, to be run over a distance of about two and a half miles at Haydock Park on Saturday 4th April 2026 Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in 10 entries at £175 - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14137; Second £7067; Third £3535; Fourth £1768; Fifth £882. (PenaltyValue £18483.50) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.00 - THE WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE JANE SEYMOUR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the fifth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race 13 entries at £375 - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (PenaltyValue £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.35 - THE ODDSCHECKER CHELTENHAM FREE BETS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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) £45 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Oddschecker 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. 13 entries at £45. - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.10 - THE BEST CHELTENHAM ODDS WITH ODDSCHECKER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £15 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 5th Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb oddschecker 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 £75. - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (PenaltyValue £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 4.45 - THE TOTAL METAL RECOVERY MARES’ OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2112 to the winning horseThe second to receive £972, the third £486, the fourth £243 and the fifth £121. for four, five and six yrs old fillies and mares 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 2nd and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 5th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Total Metal Recovery 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. 18 entries at £20 - Closed February 2nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1616; Second £808; Third £404; Fourth £202; Fifth £101. (PenaltyValue £2112.40)
