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Welcome to Wincanton Racecourse.
WelcometoWincantonRacecourseforourFebruaryFlyersRaceday. With competitive fields set to take to the track and the promise of a bright, spring-like day, we are delighted to have you with us and hope you enjoy a fantastic afternoon of racing and hospitality.
We are thrilled to be hosting the Albert Bartlett Full Circle Series Qualifier for the third time at Wincanton, a truly exciting addition to our calendar Tune in a Box qualified here in the first year of it’s running and went onto win at the Punchestown Festival. Visit Lucy from Race & Stay to find out more about planning a visit to the Punchestown Festival.
A very special Happy 18th Birthday to James Dunford, after whom our opening race is named. We hope you have a memorable celebration here at Wincanton and that the day is one to remember. Our sincere thanks also go to the Pointing Pointers for sponsoring the Hunter Chase on today’s card, your continued support is greatly appreciated.
As we look ahead, the road to Cheltenham is well underway. On our next raceday, Thursday 5th March, we will be hosting a Cheltenham Preview evening led by Martin Higgs, with special guests David Pipe, Lorcan Williams, and Charlie St. Quinton. For more details, please visit the information point or contact the racecourse office, we would love for you to join us.
Many Thanks,
Blaithin Murphy General Manager
DON’T FORGET OUR NEXT MEETING -
THURSDAY 5 MARCH
CHELTENHAM PREVIEW RACEDAY
Get ready for the roar of Cheltenham with a brilliant afternoon of racing at Wincanton Racecourse With seven superb races on the card, this is your chance to enjoy quality jump racing just days before the Festival begins. It’s the perfect warm-up fixture where form, talent, and festival hopefuls often collide.
Race Conditions can be found at the end of this racecard
General Manager & Safeguarding Lead
Blaithin Murphy
Chairman
David Wiggin
Racecourse Committee
Robbie Henderson, Camilla Wakeley, Adam Sheppard, Alice Fox-Pitt, Chris Braithwaite, Sandy Malcolm
Interim CEO, Jockey Club Racecourse
Nadia Powell
Safety Officer
Jade Foyle
Clerk of the Course & Operations Manager
Tom Ryall
Head Groundsman
James Martin
Racecourse Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Sales Executive
William Mitchell
Marketing Executive
Georgie McCabe
Racing & Event Coordinator
Robyn Butler
Chief Steward
Richard Westropp
Stewards’ Panel Chair
Thomas Cooper
Stewards
Beth Dowswell
Chris Hill
Thomas Evetts
Starters
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Guy Lewis
Clerk Of The Scales
Robert Cuthbert
Veterinary Officer
David Freeman
Veterinary Surgeons
Clive Hamblin (SRVS)
Alistair Lees (RVS)
Bobby McEwen (RVS)
Medical Officers
Tim Tilsley (SRMO)
Jason Louis (RMO)
Suzannah Hoult (RMO)
Vet Horse Handlers
Charlotte Plowman
Rilly Goschen
x3 SWAST Ambulances
Horse Recovery
Ian Cray
Horse Ambulance
Patrick Lucas
Nurse
Rikki Davies
Physio
Dickie - Torquil Tonks
Farrier
Toby Holliday
AFO
Keith Clements
Equine Welfare
And Integrity Officers
Stuart Shilston, Mel Baker, Jeremy Willis
Commentator
John Blance
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
RACECARD EXPLAINED
1 BINOCULAR (FR) (54)
B g Enrique - Bleu Ciel Et Blanc (FR) 8 11-10
J A. P. McCoy
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mr John. P. McManus
B Elie Lellouche
S Where Applicable
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
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = 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
TFRHHHHH BHA166 FORM 114-321 D
TIMEFORMVIEWTookChampionHurdlein2010,and back on track after a sticky start to season when beating Rock On Ruby in Christmas Hurdle last time.
26Dec11Kmp 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 RockOnRuby(IRE) nk 26Nov11Nwc 15.5f Hdl gd-sf 2/5 Overturn(IRE) 41/2l 6May11 Pun 16f Hdl good 3/6 Hurricane Fly(IRE) 9l
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
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 lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
for maiden fouryrs old and upwards 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): J Scott (21 wins from 115 runners, 18%) runs MIDNIGHT DOYEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs LEMON LEAF & TAPTAP SHAMIE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TAPTAP SHAMIE & LEMON LEAF trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.
FAMILY & FRIENDS OF JAMES DUNFORD
1 AGUELLID (FR) (27) 4-322 5 11-7
Br Ch g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Green Hope (FR) Harry Cobden J
O Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Stowaway Evening (IRE) Ciaran O’Shea (7) J
O Doubtfire, Haring, Thornton & Davies Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Brendan Murphy Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodhandsbutlooksoneforhandicapsafterthisrun.Tonguetieonfor1sttime.
12
PADEL BANDIT
(GB) (-) 5 11-7
Br Ch g Jack Hobbs - Comptoncarley
O Mr J Hinds & Mr G L Moore
TFRHHIII BHA-
Freddie Mitchell (3) J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Carley Hobbs KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding. Dam unraced half-sisterto useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) Violet Dancer. Marketforclues. TFRHHHII BHA-
13 SECRET
SNIPER
(GB) (96) 32-5
Br Ch g Stimulation (IRE) - Trigger Point
5 11-7
Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Mrs M. D. W. Morrison Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWBrothertoconnections’usefulperformerSecretSquirrelandshowedfairformwhenplacedinbumpersat ExeterandHerefordattheendof2024 NotquiteinsameformatAscotonreappearanceinNovember
14 TAPTAP SHAMIE (IRE) (108) 0-1 6 11-7
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Witness Express (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mrs R. J. Skan Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Stephen Curran Betano S TIMEFORMVIEW£48,0005-y-o,Shiroccogelding.Half-brothertousefulhurdler/smartchaserIdasBoy.Dampointwinner. OffmarkinIrishpointsatsecondattempt(Nov2025) NoteworthyRulesnewcomer
15 VIVAVINCENTE (IRE) (14) 605
5 11-7
TFRHHHHI BHA-
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - August Hill (IRE) Conor Ring J
O R J Gambarini Racing
Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Liam Quinn Office Visions (Wales) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCheappurchasegivenhisgoodpedigreeandlooksmoreoneforhandicapsafterthisrun.
TFRHHIII BHA-
16 AJ’S DIAMOND (IRE) (23) 25-3046 6 11-0
Br B m Harzand (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (IRE) Freddie Gordon J
O C Spencer-Herbert & M Herbert
Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Kenneth Parkhill Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown when twice placed in bumpers and stepped up on her hurdling debut effort when sixthof16in2mmaidenatKempton(soft)earlierinthemonth.Haseach-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA-
17 INDEPENDENT LADY (GER) (33) 460 5 11-0
Br B m Lord of England (GER) - I Think So (GER)
Nico de Boinville J
O The Garratt Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Gestut Elsetal Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWInatopyardbuthasshapedwithonlyminorpromiseinabumper/pairofnovicehurdlessofar.
18 MIDNIGHT DOYEN (IRE) (27) 535 BF
Br B m Doyen (IRE) - Midnight Benefit (IRE)
O Derek Coles & Ian Gosden
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-0
Lorcan Williams J
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Gillian Browne Brendon Powerwashers S TIMEFORMVIEW€16,000Doyenmarecloselyrelatedtofairlyusefulhurdlewinner/chaserWellDick,buthasshownonly modestformatbestinatrioofbumpersandherpedigreesuggestsshe’smoreoneforlongertrips. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
2025:MEETING ABANDONED Tongue Strap worn first time by No 10, 11. Hood worn by No 1, 16.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Aguellid (FR), 5-1 Loustic du Chatel (FR), 17-2 Tap Tap Shamie (IRE), 11-1 Matthias (GB), 12-1 Aj’s Diamond (IRE), 16-1 Secret Sniper (GB), 18-1 Are You Joking (IRE), 22-1 Full Force Gale (IRE), King Berry (IRE), 25-1 Padel Bandit (GB), 28-1 Lemon Leaf (IRE), Midnight Doyen (IRE), 50-1 Governors Island (IRE), 66-1 Viva Vincente (IRE), 80-1 Independent Lady (GER), 100-1 Montrachet Fin (IRE), 150-1 Hawa Jumeirah (GB), 200-1 Anthracite (GB)
AGUELLID is no easy ride but clearly possesses a good deal of ability and with another big field scenario likely to help curb his free-going tendencies, he’s taken to get off the mark Loustic du Chatel left his hurdling debut form behind when runner-up at Huntingdon last month and is likely to progress further, with Tap Tap Shamie a noteworthy Rules debutant having joined a good stable following an Irish point win.
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
GREAT BRIT-
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
You must be 18 or over to place a bet
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If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted
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HAPPY 18TH HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JAMES MES DUNFORD
forfouryrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £6750
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (13 wins from 160 runners, 8%) runs LITTLE VENICE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Symonds (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs PLANTAROMA LONGESTTRAVELLER: HARTHILL trained by D Dennis, Banbury, 103 miles.
1 PLANTAROMA (FR) (34) F23-033 6 12-0
Br B m Planteur (IRE) - Aroma Bella (FR) Ben Poste J
O DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Grand Courgeon Gun Dog Gin Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenbutwithplentyofplacedefforts,includingbothstartsoverfences.Onanicemarkbackinthis sphereandshouldbebangthereagaindroppedinclasswithheadgearapplied.
2 MAN MAID (GB) (29) 044 5 11-13
Br B m Frontiersman - Maid of Milan (IRE) Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
O Maids & Men Partnership Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mr W. A. Harrison-Allan Clay Street Property Consultants, SUITE3 Property S TIMEFORMVIEWMassive prices all 3 starts in recent months, herlatest fourth at Chepstoweasilyherbest effort. Can improveagainnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA99
3 SHALFA (IRE) (16) 5-32 7 11-12
Br Ch m Ribchester (IRE) - Mikandy (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O The Shalfa Partnership
Lydia Richards, Chichester T
B Lasnawood Ltd & Tullis Park Rose Ltd Lydia Richards Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on the Flat and placed last 2 starts back hurdling. Opening mark looks a fair one and wears headgearforthefirsttimeinthiscode. TFRHHHHI BHA98
4 IRISANTE (GER) (81) 30-3650 5 11-7
Br B m Tai Chi (GER) - Irresistable (GER) Kielan Woods J
O Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Gestut Hachtsee Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
O Hoof & Hustle Go Racing Max Comley, Sutton Veny T
B M. Harris Shoemark Saddlery S TIMEFORMVIEWModestFlatmaidenwhopostedherbesteffortinthisspherewhenthirdinC&DnoviceinNovemberonherfinalrunforStuart Kittow Weakeninginfourthonyard/handicapdebutatCatterick16daysago(tookstronghold) Hoodbackon. TFRHHHII BHA90
6 LITTLE VENICE (GB) (68) 052230 5 11-1
Br Ch m Cityscape - La Havrese (FR)
Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr Paul Withers Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Jimmy Kay Retraining of Racehorses S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmuchimprovedformwhenrunner-uptwiceinNovember,includingwhenjustdeniedatLeicester.Foundherrunofgood formcomingtoahaltatUttoxeterlasttimebutthatwasonheavygoing.Givenabreaksinceandcanbounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA87
7 HARTHILL (FR) (44) 4/U31/-0P 8 10-5
Br Gr m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Queen Isabella Jonathan Burke J
O Mrs Emma Stewart David Dennis, Banbury T
B Mrs Therese Semirot DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Shock winner at Stratford in November 2023 but no show both starts this winter after 2 years off. Tonguestraponfor1sttime. TFRHIIII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
PLANTAROMA is proving expensive to follow but she has been keeping better company than this and is on a handy mark back over hurdles. Handicaps have probably been the aim for Shalfa, while Little Venice had excuses last time and can bounce back refreshed from a break.
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
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(GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9750
B Mat Farrell Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-4inthisspherelasttermwithsuccessinaC&DhandicapfromthismarklastDecember.Off12monthspriortoagoodsecondoverhurdles herepriortodisappointingbackoverfencesatTaunton(26.3f)57daysago Freshenedupsinceandfeasibletoexpectabettershowing. TFRHHHHI BHA95
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 The Long Point (IRE), 7-2 West Orchard (IRE), 4-1 Doctor Midas (FR), 13-2 Phantom Getaway (IRE), 16-1 Nambiti (FR)
THE LONG POINT has stepped up with each outing over fences this campaign, handling underfoot conditions best when opening his account in a small field at Doncaster 33 days ago He can defy a 3lb rise and follow up on the back of wind surgery C&D winner West Orchard has been given a break following a lesser run at Taunton and it’s feasible to think he can bounce back. Chase debutant Doctor Midas also commands market scrutiny for positive vibes.
PACE YOURSELF
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S P E C I A L
Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final 2 mile 4 furlong H’cap Hurdle (130
Top five from each qualifier eligible to enter. Ballot will prioritise qualifying position over rating. 1 2 QU AL IF IE RS 5 CO UN TR IE S 1 €1 00 K F I N A L
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8750
O Martyn and Elaine Booth Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B James A. Slattery Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWInconsistent in handicaps, finishing third of 8 at Market Rasen on good ground in December before being pulledupatHuntingdononsoftlastmonth.Hardtohavemuchconfidenceastowhichversionwillshow. TFRHHIII BHA113
6 LE SOLEIL
REVE
(FR) (41) 31-322 BF 5 11-12
Br B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Jakeman,Chapman,Mason,Roberts & Morton
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Sca La Perigne, Ecurie Du Chene, Roger-Y Culverhill Farm Racing S
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE) James Davies J
O Ham Manor Farms Ltd Nick Gifford, Findon T
B Mr W. T. Murphy Avtrade Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWSoldierofFortunegeldingwholandedanIrishpointinOctoberClearofrestwhenrunner-upinaweak5-runnerLingfieldnovice(19.5f) onRulesdebutandshowedpromisethereearlierinthemonth.Potentialimproverheadingupintriponhandicapbow. TFRHHHII BHA101
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 7, 12, 14.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
THE LONG WALK: Following its run on 22/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
MINI MILDRED: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was struck into
ProbableS.P’s: 5-1 LaughingJohn (GB), 11-2 Mammies Boy(IRE), Le Soleil Reve (FR), 13-2 DirtyDen (GB), 10-1 Kiwi Rush (IRE), Zainy Champ (IRE), 25-1 The Long Walk (IRE), Escapologist (FR), 33-1 Bright Legend (IRE), Hans Lippershey (GB), Almuhit (IRE), Can You Hear Me (IRE), Hello Fortune (IRE), 40-1 Duffry Trixs (IRE), 66-1 Mini Mildred (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
MAMMIES BOY was progressive for Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill when last seen 10 months ago and gets the tentative nod to go in again starting out for a new yard in a first-time tongue tie with the booking of Sean Bowen catching the eye. Le Soleil Reve is yet to run a bad race and may have to settle fora third consecutive silvermedal in handicaps, with last-time-out winnerLaughingJohn and Kiwi Rush another couple worth considering, too.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAMMIES BOY (IRE) 2.LE SOLEIL REVE (FR) 3.LAUGHING JOHN
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7250
Br B g Alqaahir (USA) - Seem of Gold Harry Kimber J
O Mr Phill Meaden Robert Walford, Blandford T
B Mr Phill Meaden Gorcombe Extreme Sports S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who found class 3 too competitive last time. In decent form prior to that and worth consideringdowninclass. TFRHHHHH BHA99
B Mr Patrick Boiteau & Mrs Myriam Pommeray Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWStoppedtheslideoffacareer-lowmarkwhensecondatFontwell,thoughrecentevidencesuggestshe’s farfromcertaintobackthatup TFRHHHII BHA83
5 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (331) 31P245- CD 10 10-7
Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE)
O Mrs H. E. Rees
Ben Godfrey J
Helen Rees, Dorchester T
B Butlersgrove Stud NFU Mutual (Dorchester) S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerwhoalsostruckatTauntoninNovember2024after6monthsoffbutnotseensincerunning poorlyhere11monthsago TFRHHHII BHA78
B J & S Bishop TIMEFORMVIEWModestwinninghurdlerwhoserecordoverfenceslastseasonwaspatchy.Facedastifftaskonreturnbut noexcusesatExetersince.Tonguestrapbackon.
Br Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Shannon Pearl (IRE)
O Frost Racing Club
Rex Dingle J
Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd A S Trade Car Sales S TIMEFORMVIEWLittlesolidformoverhurdlesorfences.9lboutofthehandicap
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No 7.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 4-1 Hatos (FR), 5-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 13-2 My Rockstar (IRE), 9-1 Constant Friday (IRE), 10-1 Whatmakes Honey B (IRE), 22-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), 33-1 Sans of Gold (IRE), 50-1 Universal Secret (IRE)
FLASH GORCOMBE’s latest run is worth forgiving and this C&D winner is on a tempting mark back down in class. Fellowtop weight Walkinthewoods arrives in good form, while Hatos stopped the slide at Fontwell but needs to back that up TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLASH GORCOMBE 2.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 3.HATOS (FR)
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (66 wins from 250 runners, 26%) runs MR GLASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs THUNDER ROCK
FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2016 & 2023. The stable runs MR GLASS today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: THUNDER ROCK trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 115 miles.
THE POINTING POINTERS
1 BEAT BOX (FR) (17) 114-PP3 10 12-6
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Niemen (FR)
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Anthony Ward-Thomas, Hawkley T
O Mr Jonathan Stanley Myles Osborne, Bourton-On-The-Water T
H Cotswold
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a hunterforthisyard in May and won a regulation handicap chase forBarryBrennan a monthlater.ExcusesforstartsunderRulessincebuthelacksarecentrun. TFRHHIII BHA110
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart handicap chaser forWillie Mullins in 2022/23. Showed he retains a fair level of ability for new stable,placedagainatTauntonhavingundergoneabreathingoperationlastmonth. TFRHHHHI BHA127
6 GIG IN THE PARK
(FR) (310) 5PP//221- D 10 11-12
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bonne Bouille (FR)
Mr Peter Summers (7) J
O Mrs Janet Ackner Laura Hurley, Tiverton T H Tiverton Foxhounds
Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note:
GATEAU DE MIEL: Following its run on 24/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered by a faller
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Thunder Rock (IRE), 4-1 Mr Glass (IRE), 5-1 Fan de Blues (FR), 13-2 Beat Box (FR), 10-1 Gig In The Park (FR), 14-1 Gateau de Miel (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
THUNDER ROCK is probably just a fairly useful chaser these days but that level may still suffice in this sphere having found only one too good here 4 weeks ago Cheekpieces may help Mr Glass get back on track, with Fan de Blues likely to give it another good go
PRIZE MONEY
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £273,334 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026.
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Br Gr f Jack Hobbs - Wassailing Queen Kielan Woods J
O Get A Move On Please Keiran Burke, Whitcombe T
B Barrow Hill Pugsley Revill S TIMEFORMVIEWJackHobbsfilly.Half-sistertofairlyusefulhurdler/fairchaserSoSaidIandfairhurdler/chaserMyLady Grey Notanobvioustypeonpaper. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 DETROIT BAY (GB) (76) 4P 11-2
Br B f Planteur (IRE) - Detroit Red
Charlie Deutsch J
O The Hill’s and Way’s Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Martin & Mrs Rachel Hill A S Trade Car Sales S TIMEFORMVIEWPlanteurfillyexceededexpectationswhenfourthinaC&Dbumperondebut.Possiblyfoundtheracecomingtoo soonwhenpulleduponhurdlingbownexttimebutwilllikelyfoundacoupletoogoodagainbackinabumper TFRHHHII BHA-
4 DIAMOND LILY (IRE) (-)
Br B f Diamond Boy (FR) - Carrig Lily (IRE)
11-2
Toby McCain-Mitchell (5) J
O Mr R. W. Huggins Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Charles Persse Ben Clarke Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDiamondBoyfilly.Dam(h67),lightlyracedoverhurdles,half-sistertousefulhurdlewinner/chaser(stayed31/4m) StationMaster Yardcanreadyoneforabumperbutshe’sperhapsalonger-termprospectonpedigree. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GUSTE’S
DANCE (FR) (-)
Br B f Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Let’s Dance (FR)
11-2
Harry Cobden J
O Mr Ron Watts Chester Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Samuel De Barros Culverhill Farm Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWNirvanaDuBerlaisfilly.Half-sistertodualFrench21/4mhurdlewinnerLouiseDemonmirailandbumper winnerGreatDance.Interestingdebutante. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MADAM SPEAKER (IRE) (-)
Br B f Harzand (IRE) - Conversation (IRE)
11-2
Nico de Boinville J
O Highclere Racing & Bloomsbury Stud Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Bloomsbury Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW £52,000 3-y-o, Harzand filly. Sister to bumper winner Chatty Girl. Dam 11f winner on Flat in France. Noteworthynewcomerforleadingyard
7 MYSTERIOSA (FR)
(-)
Br B f Mekhtaal - La Grande Dame (FR)
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11-2
Sean Bowen J
O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon T
B Mr Jacques Seror Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW€50,0003-y-o,Mekhtaalfilly.Half-sisterto3winners,includingFrenchhurdlerElektrixandfairhurdler Lagertha.Representsin-formyard,soworthmarketcheck.
O Pangfield Racing V Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
B Moran & Billington Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORMVIEWCityscape filly Sisterto dual bumperwinner UrbanArtist, and half-sisterto 2 winners, including dual bumperwinnerOurJester Oneofthemoreappealingnewcomers. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 STEALA GLANCE (GB) (41) 2
Br B f Passing Glance - Kilconny Bridge (IRE)
11-2
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Anthony Honeyball Racing Club Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
Br B f Passing Glance - Marys Legend JayTidball (5) J
O Robert and Sandra Davenport Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton T
B Mr R. & Mrs S. M. Davenport Andy Martin Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPassingGlancefilly 40/1andhooded,lookedbackwardwhententhof12inbumperatNewbury(16.3f, goodtosoft)ondebut70daysago Willneedtoleavethatformwellbehind. TFRHHIII BHA-
13 WEST HILL ROSIE (GB) (-)
Br B f Bated Breath - Reachforthestars (IRE)
11-2
Callum Pritchard (3) J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Elwick Stud We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Balboa, stays 2 1/2m. Dam 7f-10.4fwinner Yardwouldn’tbeassociatedwithdebutwinners.
14
WHODUNIT
(IRE) (-) 11-2
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - A Bit of A Mystery
TFRHHIII BHA-
Freddie Gingell J
O Tizzard and Waterworth Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Tizzard & Waterworth Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Bitofapuzzle. Respecteddebutanteforyardamongstthewinners.
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Hood worn first time by No 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No 11.
Stewards Note:
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DETROITBAY: Following its run on 11/12/2025 it was reported that the horse slipped approaching third hurdle.
STEALA GLANCE is bred to stay well but made an encouraging start to her career when second over a similar trip at Ludlow last month and gets the verdict over Ashburton, who showed ability despite her inexperience when runner-up at Doncaster 3 months ago There are several interesting newcomers in opposition, with Nicky Henderson’s Madam Speaker perhaps most intriguing.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAYJAMES DUNFORD MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Friends & Family of James Dunford 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. 25 entries at £50Closed February 19th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4173;Second£2087;Third£1043;Fourth£522. (PenaltyValue £5446) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.20 - THE WINOLYMPICS FAMILY DAY ON SALE NOW MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3564 to the winning horse The second to receive £1640, the third £820, the fourth £410 and the fifth £204. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb 14 entries at £30 - Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2726; Second £1363; Third £682; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (PenaltyValue £3564.67)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 - THE PLAY GOLF AT WINCANTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5148 to the winning horse The second to receive £2369, the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £45 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries, 1 at £9 and 12 at £45. - Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3938; Second £1969; Third £985; Fourth £492; Fifth £246. (PenaltyValue £5148.97)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.20 - THE ALBERT BARTLETT TRIPLE CROWN SERIES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4620 to the winning horse The second to receive £2126, the third £1063, the fourth £532 and the fifth £265. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-115 (also open to such horses rated 116 and 117 - see Standard Conditions) £40 stake if the horse is rated 89 or higher, or £8 stake ifthe horse is rated 88 or lowerwith £32 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb Punchestown Full Circle Series 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 horses which finish in the first five in this race may be eligible to enter The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle to be run over a distance of about 2 miles 4 furlongs at the Punchestown Festival on April 28th, 2026. Balloting for The Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle will be based upon finishing position in the qualifier races. 26 entries at £40 - Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3534; Second £1767; Third £884; Fourth £442; Fifth £220. (Penalty Value £4620.87) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.50 - THE CHELTENHAM PREVIEW 5TH MARCH AT WINCANTON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3828 to the winning horse The second to receive £1761, the third £880, the fourth £440 and the fifth £219 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £33 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb 17 entries at £33.Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£2928; Second £1464;Third £732; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (PenaltyValue £3828.72)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.20 - THE POINTING POINTERS DICK AND SUE WOODHOUSE MEMORIAL HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE DICK WOODHOUSE TROPHY) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3228 to the winning horse The second to receive £1615, the third £806, the fourth £404 and the fifth £201. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 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 A Challenge Trophy, kindly presented by MRS J. ABBOT, to be held by the winning owner until next February MRS ABBOT will also present a memento to the winning jockey A prize will be transferred to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse 12 entries at £32. - Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2806; Second £1403; Third £701; Fourth £351; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3228.55) HC
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.50 - THE WINCANTON FILLIES’ “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four yrs old fillies only, which have not won a Junior National Hunt Hurdle race, or an Irish Academy Hurdle race and which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except Junior National Hunt Hurdle races, Irish Academy Hurdle races, National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 19th and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 23rd. Weights: 11st 2lb each 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 18 entries at £20 - Closed February 19th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209. (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
