Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for our Beer & Cider Festival raceday, sponsored by Pertemps.
We’re glad to welcome you to what promises to be a wonderful afternoon’s racing with 7 competitive races, plenty of entertainment and lots of food and drink on offer throughout the day.
The theme of the day is Beer & Cider and there’s plenty of that available throughout the day. We have a wide variety of different real ales, ciders and draught beer options available so head over to our Fanzone marquee to sample a few of the different drinks on offer
The fanzone marquee promises to have a great atmosphere throughout the day, with both the Six Nations games being shown on the big screen and plenty of seating throughout. There’s limited on the day upgrades available into the VIP section of the marquee at the front so do ask at reception or the steward by the VIP section for more information on how to upgrade.
Switching our focus back to the track, we must pay a huge thanks to Pertemps for their sponsorship of the meeting today. Their support of this fixture is tremendous to us at Chepstow Racecourse and we’re incredibly grateful to them for that. We look forward to welcoming the team from Pertemps and hope that you all enjoy your big day with us here in South Wales. I’m sure a lot of eyes will be on the qualifier race, with a view to horses aiming to qualify for the final at Cheltenham in less than 3 weeks’ time.
I’m thrilled to see so many people with us today redeeming the Wet Weather Guarantee free ticket offer from the offer we activated after our Coral Welsh Grand National meeting. It’s a great initiative to be able to welcome you back to the racecourse with a complimentary ticket, and I hope you have a great return visit with us today.
We have plenty of great racedays coming up over the next few months, with our St Patrick’s raceday next up on Sunday 16th March.
We were also thrilled to recently announce Mathew Horne (Gavin from Gavin & Stacey) as our post-racing entertainment on our extremely popular Grand National raceday on Saturday 5th April. Mathew will be performing a live DJ set after racing, keeping the entertainment flowing after 7 races, as well as all of the action from Aintree available on the big screen, including the Aintree Grand National. It’s definitely one not to miss and I hope to see many of you back with us on what is one of our sport’s most high-profile days.
Do also keep your eyes peeled for a few announcements on our social pages over the coming weeks, with more information to come on the recently announced Bank Holiday Music Tribute festival raceday on Monday 21st April in partnership with Social Eats, as well as announcements on some of our summer themed racedays, one of which I’m sure will be very popular indeed.
All that’s left to say is enjoy your day with us and thank you for attending our Beer & Cider Festival raceday.
Have a wonderful day.
Luke Admans
General
Manager
at Chepstow Racecourse
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Parade Ring
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The Weighing Room
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SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD GREG PEARSON
STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR PETA EVETTS
MILLY BERSEY, TOMAS O’BRIEN, LAUREN THOMSON
STARTERS
SOPHIA UPTON
CIARAN McKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
LUCINDA TYLER
VETERINARY SURGEONS
BOBBY MCEWEN
SCOTT MILNES
CARYS REYNOLDS
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr PETER PHILLIPS
Dr ANNE LASHFORD
Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD
NURSE
SARAH GODFREY
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
MEL BAKER
JEREMY WILLIS
ANDREA KELLY
HORSE HANDLERS
KAREN WILLIAMS
JADE LAZENBY
GENERAL MANAGER
LUKE ADMANS
CLERK OF THE COURSE
DAI JONES
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
RON MASON
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
DAI JONES
COMMENTATOR
MIKE CATTERMOLE
BETTING RING MANAGER
IAN O’NEILL
HOW TO READ
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
horse’s name
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic
No of days since last ran
form guide previous performances /=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
9 NASSALAM (FR) (18) 6300-41 C
Dream Well (FR) - Ramina (GER) (Shirocco (GER))
age
weight st-lbs
6 11-6
Caoilin Quinn (3) John and Yvonne Stone Gary Moore, Horsham
Br S.A.R.L. Genetique Obstacle
K M Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Reactedverypositivelytorefittedblinkerswhenanemphaticwinnerof thetrialover3mhere18daysago,beatingWayfinderby51/2lengthsbut value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further but he’s weighted to have a big say under a 4lb penalty TFR HHHHI BHA140
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 1.25
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE PERTEMPS NETWORK
MAIDEN HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (28 wins from 276 runners, 10%) runs NIL VERT & WOODYTHEWOODPECKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs TYRRHENUS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: RUBYS LEGACY trained by D Rees, Haverfordwest, 123 miles.
PRAGNELL produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth in a Wetherby maiden 3 weeks ago and, very much appealing as a likely improver with that under his belt, he could be the way to go for a yard in good form. Kapal Layar is steadily going the right way and is feared along with Star of Diamonds Newcomer Tyrrhenus is another to note in the betting for Dan Skelton.
Ch g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kells Hall (IRE)
6 11-9
Liam Harrison
On The Gallops 2 Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Mrs Assumpta O’Brien
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little when fourth in a 5-runner Stratford bumper on Rules debut in October and in process of faring no better when falling last on hurdles bow here (2m) 2 weeks ago. Best watched upped in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
2 CLEARISTHEWATER (IRE) (16) 164025
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Lucky Island (IRE)
6 11-9
Miss Brodie Hampson (3)
El Jefe Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Patrick Doyle Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningIrishpointer NogreatshakesinbumpersbutshowedaptitudeforhurdlingwhensecondonhurdlesbowatPlumpton(15.9f)inDecember Backward step when well-beaten fifth at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago and handicaps will be more his thing on the back of this. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 DEVON BLUE (IRE)
(52) 0-0P
B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Milan Serenade (IRE)
The Dangeurous Devonians
5 11-9
Bryan Carver
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mervyn Kidd Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in a bumper (for Victor Dartnall) and similarly well-beaten both starts in maiden/novice hurdles for new yard this winter. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 FIVE QUARTERS (IRE) (35) 22
B g Shantou (USA) - Maggie Byrne (IRE)
5 11-9
Ben Godfrey Price, Walters Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Andrew Pierce
The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole start in points (Dec 1) and despite being easy to back, offered something to work on when second in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Taunton (19f) 5 weeks ago. Entitled to progress, not least when tackling longer trips TFRHHHII BHA-
5 HUNG JURY (IRE) (55) 31-3405
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE)
Martin Keighley Racing Club
10 11-9
James Best
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br William Flood FBC Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW€24,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Champion Court (by Court Cave). Multiple winning pointer, unplaced last time (Dec 29). Worthy of a market check on debut with cheekpieces fitted. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 KAPAL LAYAR (IRE) (28) P-3442
B g Milan - Shees A Dante (IRE)
6 11-9
Sean Bowen
John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Mr Sam Doyle Floplast Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWPromise when third only start in bumpers and steadily improved in this sphere, best effort yet when second of 7 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 4 weeks ago. Feasible to think he can do better still now stamina is tested further. TFRHHHHI BHA106
7 NIL VERT (FR) (16) P
5 11-9
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nid d’Amour (FR) Conor Ring
Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
TIMEFORM VIEW €13,000 3-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. 125/1, always behind when pulled up in maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW£65,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding Won sole start in points (Mar 2023) and encouraging start under Rules when fourth in 14-runner maiden at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 21 days ago, rallying well Likely he’ll come on for the run and respected with progress forthcoming TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 PURE BLUE (IRE)
(13) 00
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Katalina
The P B Partnership
6 11-9
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mrs R I. Vaughan Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a bumper/maiden hurdle here both outings to date
10
RUBYS LEGACY
(GB) (328) 4-
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Cresswell Ruby (IRE)
The Brambles
Br R. B. Mckay
TFRHIIII BHA-
6 11-9
Callum Pritchard (5)
David Rees, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWClovis Du Berlais gelding 11/2 and tongue strap on, offered something to work on when fourth of 6 in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) for Anthony Honeyball last March. Probably best watched now hurdling on return for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 STAR OF DIAMONDS (IRE)
(53) 34/S1-45 BF 6 11-9
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Silverpockets (IRE)
Mr Andrew Gemmell
Tom Bellamy
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br R. Murphy Hatherden Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointeratfourthattemptandshapedquitepromisinglywhenfourthof10atHaydock(24.2f)onhurdlingdebutinDecember,weakening only late on Couldn’t match that when fifth in a Uttoxeter maiden (23.3f) later that month but he’s certainly not one to be writing off. TFRHHHHI BHA-
12 TYRRHENUS (IRE) (-)
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE)
Bullen-Smith & Faulks
5 11-9
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWAffiniseagelding Half-brothertousefulhurdlerWestBalboaandfairhurdlerCottie Damunracedhalf-sistertofairhurdler/usefulchaser(stayed21/2m) Clew Bay Cove Appeals as a likely type on paper for leading yard and market confidence behind him would look highly significant TFRHHHHI BHA-
13 WOODYTHEWOODPECKER (IRE) (16) 45P 5 11-9
B g Doyen (IRE) - Omyn Supreme (IRE)
Adam Wedge
Stoneacre Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs A. Darragh Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBred to be a stayer and having showed ability in pair of bumpers 8 months apart, he ultimately shaped like a longer-term project in this sphere when pulled up on hurdles bow at Ffos Las (21.9f) 16 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
14 ARCTIC BLUE (GB) (78) 0/-P 7 11-2
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Magic (IRE)
Midd Shire Racing
David Noonan
Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Br Middshire Racing B G Middleton Developments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Bresil mare Well held only start in bumpers for Ben Clarke and absent 22 months prior to being pulled up on yard/hurdles bow back at Exeter (16.7f) in December Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: TOMMYS CHARM (IRE) 6 11 9 Richard Patrick 11-4 (Kerry Lee) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10. Stewards Note:
DEVON BLUE: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. STAR OF DIAMONDS: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Star of Diamonds (IRE), 4-1 Kapal Layar (IRE), Tyrrhenus (IRE), 5-1 Pragnell (IRE), 11-1 Five Quarters (IRE), 22-1 Clearisthewater (IRE), Hung Jury (IRE), 28-1 Rubys Legacy (GB), 50-1 Ballymena Boy (IRE), Woodythewoodpecker (IRE), 66-1 Pure Blue (IRE), 100-1 Devon Blue (IRE), Nil Vert (FR), 150-1 Arctic Blue (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
SECOND RACE 2.00
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 98YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
PERTEMPS
NETWORK
NOVICES’ HANDICAP
Total prize fund
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (15 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL JEWEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Lacey (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs RED NIKA
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BARRABOOKA trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 120 miles.
ROYAL JEWEL pulled it out of the fire when getting off the mark over fences here last month, battling well to regain the upper hand close home after a mistake at the second-last looked as though it may prove costly He pulled well clear of the rest with the runner-up that day and this 5lb higher mark should be within reach. King Arise has done nothing at all wrong since switched to fences and he won’t go down without a fight, while likely improver Barrabooka is best of the rest
Ch g Notnowcato - What A Jewel (IRE)
Mr R. M. Penny
Callum Pritchard (5)
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br N. Fortune TIMEFORM VIEWSurpassed anything that he’s previously achieved when opening chase account here (2m, heavy) last month, seeing things out better than on his 4 previous starts in this sphere. Good reason to think that he can cope with both this 5lb higher mark and the step back up in trip Strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA119
2 KING ARISE (IRE) (28) 0//4-2122 BF 8 11-13
Gr g Kingston Hill - Aries Ballerina (IRE)
Luke Scott (5) Foxtrot Racing King Arise
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Mrs Marie Butler Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORMVIEWWon sole point and has predictably stepped up on his hurdles exploits since switched to fences, building on Ayr chase debut near miss when scoring in good style at Wincanton (2 1/2m, soft) in December Close second both subsequent starts and another bold show is anticipated. TFRHHHHI BHA118
3 HEROS DE ROMAY (FR) (13) 133-464 CD 8 11-12
B g My Risk (FR) - Miss du Seuil (FR)
Lady Dulverton
Br G Gordat, O. Gordat & F. Dussably
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful hurdles winner who made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 7 at Haydock on his seasonal reappearance in December However, he has failed to build on that since, most recently coming home a well-held fourth in a first-time visor (retained) over C&D recently TFRHHHII BHA117
4 RED NIKA
(FR) (84) 124-524
Br g Denham Red (FR) - Nika Glitters (FR)
The Day Dreamers Partnership
10 11-9
Cameron Iles (7)
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Haras de la Rousseliere & D. McMillan Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful twice from 3 starts between the flags and, though yet to get his head in front under Rules, he finished second on 4 occasions over hurdles and went agonisingly close in a handicap chase here (23.6f, good to soft) in November Performed modestly at Doncaster since, though, and now tried in a visor. TFRHHHII BHA114
5 BARRABOOKA (IRE) (19) 1/-31P4
B or Br g Presenting - Poppy Baloo (IRE)
7 11-3
Theo Gillard
Sarah & Wayne Dale Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Stephanie Hanly Taydal Surfacing Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofsolepointandconfirmedhurdles/Rulesdebutpromisewhentakinga2mWetherbynoviceinDecember Givenaconsiderateintroductiontothis sphere when fourth behind a better-fancied stablemate at Carlisle and this lightly-raced 7-y-o can be expected to leave that form behind in time TFRHHHII BHA108
6 PASSING KATE (GB) (23)
23-101P
B m Passing Glance - Another Kate (IRE)
8 10-10
Richard Patrick
Mr David M. Richards Matt Sheppard, Ledbury
Br D. M. Richards
TIMEFORM VIEWThree-time hurdle winner who added to her good record on testing ground when making a successful chase debut over 17.5f at Exeter last month. However, her jumping went to pot at Wincanton next time (eventually pulled up) and the fences here are not exactly forgiving. TFRHHIII BHA101
2024: THOR DE CERISY (FR) 10 11 9 James Bowen 9-2 (Neil Mulholland) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
HEROS DE ROMAY: Following its run on 9/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.
RED NIKA: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed throughout.
PASSING KATE: Following its run on 30/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made two bad jumping errors.
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.
DISABLED VIEWING / UPGRADING BADGES
Disabled customers with both Grandstand and Paddock and Premier Badges are entitled to use the disabled viewing area at the front of the Premier Stand. Grandstand and Paddock Badge holders must upgrade their badges to Premier if they wish to use other areas in the Premier Stand.
RICHARD DAVIS AWARD
For the Top Conditional Jockey riding at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester during the period 4th May 2024 – 26th April 2025.
(Sponsored by the Cheltenham and Three Counties Race Club)
Scoring: a Winner 10 points, a Second 7 points, a Third 4 points, a Fourth 2 points Latest placings (up to and including 20th February 2025)
1st Dylan Johnston
2nd Freddie Gingell
3rd James Turner
pts
pts
pts 4th Jack Hogan
5th Callum Pritchard
pts 5th Caolin Quinn
Richard Davis was a talented jump jockey tragically killed in a fall over fences in 1996 This award is named in his memory
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Royal Jewel (IRE), 5-2 King Arise (IRE), 7-1 Heros de Romay (FR), 15-2 Barrabooka (IRE), 8-1 Red Nika (FR), 10-1 Passing Kate (GB)
THIRD RACE 2.32
TWO MILES SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 7F 131YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (PERTEMPS HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £7950, 2nd £3974, 3rd £1988, 4th £994, 5th £496, 6th £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (59 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs RICKETY BRIDGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs IKARAK
FANCY THAT: D Pipe won this race in 2015 and 2023. The stable runs GOLD IN THE RIVERS today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANNA BUNINA trained by J McConnell, Ireland.
A half-brother to a smart staying chaser, we may yet see the best of GUARD THE MOON over this trip, and he can go one better than when finishing runner-up to a smart handicapper from the Nicky Henderson stable last time Lossiemouth has shown much promise since returning from a long absence and he heads the dangers ahead of Icare Allen who is still well-treated if on a going day, and Ikarak who has looked as good as ever over hurdles for the Olly Murphy team.
Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Maxima (GER)
Owners Group 099
Br Gestut Harzburg
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart novice hurdler last seen finishing an excellent second in the Grade 1 Sefton Novices Hurdle at Aintree back in April 2023, only denied by a game winner Clearly had issues since and market should reveal what’s expected following 680-day absence. TFRHHHII BHA142
2 ANNA
BUNINA
(FR) (20) 030520 9 11-9
B m Poet’s Voice - Russian Society
Callum Pritchard (5)
Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell, Ireland
Br Dermot Cantillon
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablemarewasbelowformafter3monthsoffwhenfinishingeighthinaPertempsQualifieratMusselburgh.Entitledtobesharper(withcheekpiecesfitted) but needs to improve to hit the frame and secure a place in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (where she finished a respectable 7th in 2024) TFRHHHII BHA137
3 MINELLA MISSILE (IRE)
(14) P/111-0P C D 7 11-8
B g Beat Hollow - Ella Watson (IRE) Adam Wedge
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Michael Tobin & Ballylinch Stud Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwasapromisingnovicehurdler(wonGrade2hurdleatCheltenham’sNovembermeetingin2023)buthadproblemssince Neededreappearance run last month before struggling (pulled up) over an inadequate trip 2 weeks ago. Fairly handicapped and won’t lack for fitness on return to 3m TFRHHHII BHA136
4 LOSSIEMOUTH (GB)
B g Makfi - First Bloom (USA)
(13) 1115//-44
10 11-6
Lorcan Williams
Lady Cobham Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
Br Lady Cobham
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdlewinnerforTomLaceyattheendof2021beforelongabsence,butshowedheretainsplentyofabilityontwostartsforcurrentstable this year Creditable fourth of 12 at Exeter 13 days ago giving the impression he is still working his way to peak fitness Not dismissed TFRHHHHI BHA134
5
GUARD THE MOON
(GB) (84) 22-1122 BF
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter
James & Jean Potter Ltd
7 11-0
James Turner (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonreappearance/handicapdebutthisseasonandcontinuedinrichformfinishingrunner-uptwice(despiteerrantjumping)latestatNewbury(20.5f) behind Impose Toi, having briefly looked in control on the run-in Return to longer trip/more testing ground could bring out more improvement TFRHHHHH BHA128
6 FIRESTREAM (GB) (37) 14/124/-1 C
B g Yeats (IRE) - Swincombe Flame
8 10-12
Ben Godfrey Buckingham, Chapman, Langford & Ritzema
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br M. C. and Mrs Yeo geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEWMadesuccessfulhurdlingdebutatthisvenueinNovember2022 Confirmedhispromiseasahurdleronreturnfromnear2-yearabsencewhenlandinga15-runner handicap at Wincanton last month, made mistakes but showed a good attitude Lightly-raced and claims if he can build on promising comeback. TFRHHHHI BHA126
7 J’AI FROID (IRE) (315) 012140- D
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE)
12 10-12
Harry Reed
Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Patricia and Marie Keating Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFar from disgraced in big field handicap (eighth of 21) at the Aintree Festival on final run of last season Tough ask for a veteran performer to win this on the back of a 10-month absence, and this may be a stepping stone to a crack at Festival handicaps in the spring TFRHHIII BHA126
TIMEFORMVIEWSteadilyprogressiveforGordonElliottandimprovedforpipe-openeronstabledebutwhenfourthinaPertempsqualifieratCarlisleinDecember,travelling well but not finding much. Subsequent wind surgery/addition of tongue-tie may help produce a stronger finishing effort Not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA125
9
ICARE ALLEN
(FR) (22) 000102
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR)
7 10-10
Benjamin Macey (7)
Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEWHas looked rejuvenated at points this season but isn’t the most consistent, followed handicap win at Uttoxeter in November with a lacklustre effort at Carlisle the following month Bounced back to form when second at Catterick 22 days ago and is still one to be interested in off his current mark. TFRHHHHI BHA124
10
IKARAK (FR) (33)
160-1P1
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Une Idee (FR)
Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown
Br Thierry Cypres
7 10-10
Sean Bowen
Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW2-2overhurdlesforthisyardandshapedaswellaseverwhenlandingan11-runnerhandicaphurdleatWarwick(25f,goodtosoft)33daysago,travelling better than most and asserting in the home straight He should enjoy this stamina test and must enter calculations in his current form TFRHHHHI BHA124
11
CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) (42) 1P0-00P CD 12 10-8
B g Shantou (USA) - Morning Calm
Mr David Brace
Connor Brace
David Brace, Bridgend
Br Victor Connolly Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran performer who won this race last year but hasn’t been in the same form this season, running modestly when pulled-up at Ffos Las last month Needs to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA122
12 RICKETY BRIDGE (FR) (57)
2451-30 D
Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Buck’s Babe (FR)
6 10-2
Freddie Gingell (3)
Mrs Jennifer Irish Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Marc Bridoux Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEWSuccessful on hurdles debut when making all at Southwell (20.5f, heavy) in March but has underperformed this season, last seen when well-beaten here on Welsh National day. Given a break since and for all this greater stamina test should suit, he has a bit to prove from 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA115
13 BALLYMAGROARTY BOY (IRE) (54) 34-000F
B g Milan - Glazed Storm (IRE)
D 12 10-2
Lorcan Murtagh
Nigel Hawke Racing Club & Partners Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br Christopher Maye Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran has performed with credit at this venue but has been below par on his 3 completed starts this season and others arrive with more obvious claims. TFRHHIII BHA115
2024: CLASSIC CONCORDE (IRE) 11 10 7 Connor Brace 12-1 (David Brace) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Guard The Moon (GB), 13-2 Firestream (GB), Ikarak (FR), 15-2 Icare Allen (FR), 10-1 Minella Missile (IRE), Lossiemouth (GB), 14-1 Maximilian (GER), 16-1 Anna Bunina (FR), Gold In The Rivers (IRE), 22-1 Rickety Bridge (FR), 33-1 J’Ai Froid (IRE), Ballymagroarty Boy (IRE), 50-1 Classic Concorde (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 3.07
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND
NETWORK
CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £9938, 2nd £4968, 3rd £2485, 4th £1243, 5th £620, 6th £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (59 wins from 227 runners, 26%) runs SANS BRUIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs HARPER’S BROOK LONGEST TRAVELLER: JETRONIC trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.
JAVERT ALLEN has made an impressive start over fences this season, jumping well when making all over C&D/Newbury, and can maintain his unbeaten record in this sphere with more to come Last year’s winner Prince Quali continues to hold his form very well and is a solid alternative.
1 INDIANA DREAM (FR) (34) 1/1/1-4
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Tamise (FR)
7 12-0
Sean Bowen
Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Wasdell Group TIMEFORMVIEWWon a bumper for Emmanuel Clayeux in France and a maiden hurdle/chase for WiIlie Mullinsin Ireland onhis first 3 starts However, losthis unbeaten record with a whimper after another absence in a Windsor chase for new yard last month Bit to prove with tongue tie added now. TFRHHHII BHA148
2 HARPER’S BROOK (IRE) (34)
0-P5214
9 11-4
B g Ask - Un Jour D Ete (FR) Kielan Woods
The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mr Aidan McGoldrick Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWHas his quirks but has plenty of ability and got off the mark for the season/current yard under a cute ride at Wetherby over Christmas. Failed to make much of an impact after a jolting error in deeper race at Windsor since and needs things to drop right. TFRHHHII BHA138
3
SANS
BRUIT (FR) (15) 3-33P5P D 7 11-0
B g Triple Threat (FR) - Swedish Dancer (IRE)
Freddie Gingell (3)
Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Societe D’Entrainement Louis Baudron Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWRan out a fine winner of the Red Rum Handicap at Aintree back in April and posted creditable placed efforts on first 2 starts this season Not the easiest to assess having been well held since but expected to bounce back at some stage. TFRHHHII BHA134
4
PRINCE QUALI (FR) (35) 211-332 CD
8 10-7
B g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Qualita (GER) Harry Kimber
Mrs C Hinks & Lewis Nettley Racing Robert Walford, Blandford
Br Jean Pierre Joseph Dubois & Nicole Malat Tote TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over hurdles/fences in France and ended last season with back-to-back wins over this C&D, including this race Good placed efforts all 3 starts this term so solid claims back at this venue. TFRHHHHI BHA127
5 DR T J ECKLEBURG (IRE) (21) 4-31232 D
B g Lawman (FR) - Imtidaad (USA)
7 10-5
Adam Wedge
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when scoring at Haydock in November and placed all 3 starts since, including when excellent second from 5lb out of the weights at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Races off 1lb higher here so needs to improve again. TFRHHHII BHA125
6 JAVERT ALLEN (FR) (66) 12/22-11 CD 6 10-5
Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Une Epoque (FR)
David Noonan
HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br Mr Bruno Vagne Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced 6-y-o who didn’t do much wrong in handful of runs over hurdles and perfect start in this sphere when making all over C&D/Newbury both starts this season More to come and can defy another 5lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA125
7 JETRONIC (FR) (84) 2516-P5
B g Reliable Man - Bejaya (FR)
David Leon & James Devine
Br E. B. de La Motte & J. B. de La Salle
6 10-4
Niall Houlihan
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
KM Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWChase winner in France and ran much better than on his yard debut when creditable fifth at Newbury 84 days ago. Needs to build on that again after a break but may well do with tongue strap re-fitted TFRHHHII BHA124
1-2-3: 1.JAVERT ALLEN (FR) 2.PRINCE QUALI (FR) 3.HARPER’S BROOK (IRE)
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Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Javert Allen (FR), 4-1 Prince Quali (FR), 15-2 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE), 8-1 Sans Bruit (FR), 9-1 Harper’s Brook (IRE), 12-1 Jetronic (FR), 14-1 Indiana Dream (FR)
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FIFTH RACE 3.44
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PERTEMPS
NETWORK EMEA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (QUALIFIER FOR
Total prize fund
THE
CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL)
£10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (16 wins from 152 runners, 11%) runs GOT GREY & MOSTLY SUNNY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs GOT GREY & MOSTLY SUNNY
WEIGHTWATCHER: ZAMBEZI FIX won off a handicap mark of 121, his rating is now down 5lb to 116.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROYAL WAY trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 128 miles.
There should be enough pace on to see hold-up performer and three-time course winner ZAMBEZI FIX run to better effect, and he might be able to capitalise on his falling handicap mark.The game, front-running Bucephalus arrives in great heart and can run well again despite a 7lb hike for his latest success, while Sao Carlos should be more at home back on a galloping track
1 BUCEPHALUS (GER) (38) 12-2F21 D
B g Soldier Hollow - Batya (IRE)
8 12-0
Harriet Tucker (7)
Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke Br Gestut Am Schlossgarten Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablesort(hasperformedwellatthisvenue)oftenfront-runs,didsotogreateffectwhengamelylandingan11-runnerhandicaphurdleatNewbury (16.3f, good to soft) 38 days ago, having raced enthusiastically 7lb rise makes life tougher but should give another good account of himself TFRHHHHI BHA123
2 IN THE AIR (FR)
(58) 411626 D
7 11-13
B g Coastal Path - Sably (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mr Bill Hawkins Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr Charles Magnien Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCapable sort on his day and got back to something like his best for switch to Nicky Henderson last season (landed a double in October), but below form on final start for that yard on Boxing Day. Likely has a bit to find dropping back in trip on stable debut. TFRHHHII BHA122
3 ROYAL WAY (FR) (52) 11-404P D 5 11-10
B g Galiway - Belle Et Royale (FR) Niall Houlihan
Mr Keith F. J. Loads Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Camp Benard KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedahat-trickin2mAscothandicapinMarchlastyearbuthaslosthiswaythisseason,nevertravellingwithanyfluencywhenpulledupat Fakenham 52 days ago. Needs to bounce back on return from short break in a race where others appear to have stronger claims. TFRHHHII BHA119
4 ZAMBEZI FIX (FR) (14) 643464 CD
Gr g Zambezi Sun - Lady Fix (FR)
Mr Gethyn Mills & Mr B. J. Llewellyn
Br Mr Olivier Tricot & Mr Max Hennau
10 11-7
Sean Houlihan
Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
TIMEFORMVIEWTendstosavehisbestforthistrack,usuallyriddenpatientlyandlikesagoodpacetoaimat,whichhehasn’thadinrecentruns(notdisgracedwhenfourth of 9 at Warwick two weeks ago) Now 5lb lower than when winning here in April 2024 and makes appeal with race likely to be run to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA116
5 GOT GREY (FR) (14) 112645 D
Gr g Outstrip - Lovely Best (FR)
6 11-6
Charlie Todd Only Here For The Beer
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br S.C.E.A Haras de Treli Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for joining excellent yard, winning 2m handicaps at Stratford and Bangor on summer ground last year Well below form on comeback (Warwick, 16f, soft) after 3 months off following wind surgery and he may need better ground to be seen to best effect TFRHHHII BHA115
6 MOSTLY SUNNY (IRE) (18) 124020 D
Ch g Zarak (FR) - Belle Above All
6 11-6
Tristan Durrell (3) Mighty Macs Syndicate Dan Skelton, Alcester
Yet to hit those heights this season, well-held on return from 4-months off at Taunton 18 days ago, although he should strip fitter here. TFRHHHII BHA115
7 SAO CARLOS (GB) (14) 4140-53 D BF
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Valleyofthedolls
7 11-2
Sean Bowen
Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & J Diver Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Goldford Stud Motaclan
TIMEFORM VIEWWorkmanlike winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Wetherby (heavy) last season, shaping as though best suited by a test of stamina at this trip Not seen to best effect on latest start after wind surgery (faded to finish third despite enjoying run of the race) but should enjoy this more galloping track. TFRHHHHI BHA111
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 100YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EMEA NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS
5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (16 wins from 152 runners, 11%) runs NUBE DE TRUENO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs NUBE DE TRUENO LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCTIC SAINT trained by D Cole, Solihull, 93 miles.
C’EST DIFFERENT’s margin of victory was only 3/4-length at Carlisle on Monday but, in reality, he was value for a good deal more having been eased to a walk on the run-in. There should be better to come from this unexposed 5-y-o and, unpenalised for that, he is very difficult to oppose. The one who appeals most for forecast purposes is Arctic Saint, who has undergone a wind op since his latest start and this drop back in trip looks a good move No No Espresso is third choice. 1-2-3:
1
WILLOW (GB) (23) 03P
B m Telescope (IRE) - Real Treasure
Tom Bellamy
The Real Partnership Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Br Mrs S. Steer-Fowler Electrotec Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWYard knows this family well and bettered low-key debut defeat when third in mares ’ novice at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) in December Misfired at Wincanton next time but it’s still early days and she could be seen in a better light now pitched into a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA95
2 STAFF
SERGEANT
LEN (GER) (33) 25-6004
B g Nutan (IRE) - Stella Marina (IRE)
Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & David Tye
5 11-10
James Best
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Frau U. u. J. Imm Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly produced something akin to his near miss in a Fontwell bumper last January when, equipped with first-time cheekpieces (retained), finishing fourth of 16 on handicap debut at Warwick (19f, good to soft). Each-way chance if able to build on that TFRHHIII BHA93
3
C’EST DIFFERENT
(FR) (5) 65401 D
5 11-9
B g Manatee - Narvica Gravelle (FR) Adam Wedge
Walters Plant Hire Ltd
Br M G. Cousin, M P. Havard, Mme J. Cousin
Sam Thomas, Cardiff
TIMEFORMVIEWMereglimmersofabilityinmaiden/novicecompanybutprovedadifferentpropositionuppedintripforhishandicapbowatCarlisle(19.3f,goodtosoft) on Monday, a race he won with much more in hand than the margin of victory would suggest Escapes a penalty and he’s hard to oppose TFRHHHHH BHA92
4 NUBE DE TRUENO (IRE)
(21) 000
Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Petite Parisienne (FR)
Ms M. L. Peterson
6 11-6
Tristan Durrell (3)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Kieran Mariga Revival Solutions Group Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNo great shakes in 3 runs at around this trip but certainly wouldn’t be the first from his leading yard to improve for the switch to handicap company. One to note in the betting. TFRHHIII BHA89
5 ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (487)
4/P24U6-
6 11-5
B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo Ciaran Gethings
Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Mr Tim Davies
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed some ability in novice hurdles but safely held on what was effectively his handicap debut at Hereford back in October 2023 Subsequent absence is naturally a concern TFRHIIII BHA88
6 ARCTIC SAINT (IRE) (74) 655034
Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Nomad Attitude (FR)
The D&S Partnership
7 11-5
Lewis Stones (3)
Deborah Cole, Solihull
Br Sean Hoare Lewisham Developments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden pointer who is also winless following 9 starts under Rules. On the upside, he has bettered what he showed in Ireland in 2 outings for present connections and, having found 21.8f too stiff a test at Fontwell last time (since undergone a wind op), this trip could prove ideal. TFRHHHII BHA88
7 GODDESS AFRANA (IRE) (33) 53-5646
5 11-5
B m Fracas (IRE) - Miss Ekaterina (IRE) David Noonan
Atlantic Friends Racing
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and similar scenario over hurdles so far, finishing around 9 lengths adrift of the fourth-placed Staff Sergeant Len when sixth of 16 at Warwick last month. Others look stronger TFRHIIII BHA88
TIMEFORMVIEWNever featuredin bumpersand while there were some positives totakefrom hiseffortsin novice/maiden hurdlesduring second half oflast term, he has finished nearer last than first in a couple of handicaps since returning to action in December Now tried in cheekpieces TFRHIIII BHA86
9 NOPLACETOBE
(IRE) (668) 344300/- 8 11-1
B m Kalanisi (IRE) - Definite Asset (IRE)
Mr P. E. Truscott
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Derwent Dene Farm Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhoappearedtobegettingheracttogetherinthisspherewhenthirdof11inaheavy-groundFfosLashandicap(23/4m)inJanuary2023. Well held both subsequent starts, though, and opposable for new yard here following almost 2 years on the sidelines. TFRHIIII BHA84
10 NO NO ESPRESSO (GB) (29) 0PP-005
B g Telescope (IRE) - Go For Coffee
Don Sebastiao Partnership
6 10-12
Harry Reed
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Shade Oak Stud Whiting Landscape Ltd, OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed nothing for Charlie Longsdon in 2023 but there have been some positives to glean from his efforts for this yard, most recently coming home fifth of 16 in a Doncaster handicap (19.4f, good to soft) last month Remains open to improvement and he makes each-way appeal TFRHHHII BHA81
11 BRIDGET MARY (IRE) (65) 251433 D BF
B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Leanne (IRE)
7 10-12
Sean Bowen
Bm Partners Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Imelda Harney
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEWMade winning chasing start in October but subsequently held back by jumping errors in that sphere and also lacked fluency back hurdling at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last time. Since undergone a wind op and perhaps the drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces here will help TFRHHHII BHA81
12 MINI YEATS (IRE) (42) 2P0-040
Gr g Yeats (IRE) - Rocapella
Tim Vaughan Racing Club - Ultimate
8 10-11
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Conor Hickey DragonBet, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains winless and while he performed with credit when fourth of 13 in a Taunton handicap on second start for this yard in December, his latest effort at Ffos Las was not so good Tongue strap applied. TFRHHIII BHA80
13 SILVER CHORD (GB)
Gr m Linda’s Lad - Lily Potts
(65) 6P-06P6
7 10-6
Miss Natalie Parker (5)
Mr C. J. Down Chris Down, Cullompton
Br C. J. Down Woodwarm Stoves
TIMEFORM VIEW Arguably fared better than on her 4 previous runs over hurdles when sixth in an 18-runner Exeter handicap in December but that still leaves her short of what will be required here TFRHIIII BHA75
14
REGALLY BLONDE
(GB) (16) 0-4P435
6 10-5
Ch m Mukhadram - Jolie Blonde Harry Bannister
Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury
Br Miss K. Rausing David Andrews Construction Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Fair effort at Fakenham on New Year’s Day but she was still beaten 23 lengths into third that day and subsequently suffered an heavier defeat following a second wind op at Huntingdon 16 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA74
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 11, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 13, 14.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 11.
Stewards Note:
ENGLISH WILLOW: Following its run on 30/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 C’Est Different (FR), 10-1 Bridget Mary (IRE), 11-1 Arctic Saint (IRE), 12-1 No No Espresso (GB), 16-1 Nube de Trueno (IRE), 22-1 Staff Sergeant Len (GER), 25-1 English Willow (GB), 28-1 Mini Yeats (IRE), 40-1 Goddess Afrana (IRE), Regally Blonde (GB), 50-1 Archie Macdart (GB), Bredon Hill Dart (GB), 66-1 Silver Chord (GB), 100-1 Noplacetobe (IRE)
ABBREVIATIONS
- Beaten Favourite
- Brought Down
- Course
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £185,805 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M 11YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (16 wins from 152 runners, 11%) runs JUST GOLDEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (8 wins from 53 runners, 15%) runs JUST GOLDEN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAM SILVER trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 83 miles.
JUST GOLDEN and Pertemps represent very successful yards and showed enough on their respective debuts to think they can win a bumper Marginal preference is for the former with a useful conditional on. Parliamo ticks a few boxes on paper so is a newcomer to note.
1
HYDE (IRE) (42) 1-22
B g Affinisea (IRE) - Late Night Deed Adam Wedge Farnham’s, Rymer’s, Street’s & Lockett’s Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Godfrey Moylan William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW£85,000 Irish point winner who made a bright start under Rules when second of 6 in bumper at Bangor (17f, heavy) in October. Matched that form when occupying same spot at Ffos Las a month ago and he can make his presence felt again. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 JUST GOLDEN (IRE) (73) 2 BF
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Golden Songbird (IRE)
Mr J. Hales
5 11-7
Harry Atkins (7)
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW
€120,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) O O Seven (by Flemensfirth) Bred to stay well but showed plenty to work on when second of 11 starting out at Hereford in December Improvement forthcoming TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 PARLIAMO (IRE)
(-)
B g Milan - Chit Chat
Peter and Diana Williams
Br Sean Murphy
5 11-7
Toby Wynne (3)
Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
TIMEFORMVIEW€25,000 3-y-o, sixth foal, brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Iron Bridge (2 1/2m-3 1/4m winner), stays 3 1/2m Dam (h97) 3m hurdle winner Newcomer for successful yard TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 PERTEMPS (IRE) (87)
3
Br g Milan - Britway Lady (IRE)
5 11-7
Sean Bowen
Pertemps Group Limited Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Daniel Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW€65,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful chaser Lord Schnitzel and fairly useful hurdler/chaser The Dubai Way, stays 2 3/4m Not given a hard time and displayed ability on debut when third at Market Rasen in November In the right hands to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SAGE GREEN (IRE)
(104) 51
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE)
The Sage Green Partnership
5 11-7
James Best
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Susan Eustace Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW £58,000 4-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Mr Hailstone, and half-brother to hurdler/chaser Knock On Steel, stays 2 3/4m Point winner at the second attempt in November TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SAM SILVER (GB) (-)
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Silverlined
Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden
6 11-7
Lorcan Williams
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
Br Mrs A. M. Varmen Brendon Powerwashers
TIMEFORMVIEWBlack Sam Bellamy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 23f hurdle winner Hi Ho Phoenix Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3 1/2m) Up The Beat TFRHHIII BHA2024: LEECH (FR) 5 11 0 Mr Lewis Gordon 7-1 (Evan Williams) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Just Golden (IRE), 3-1 Pertemps (IRE), 4-1 Douglas Hyde (IRE), 9-1 Parliamo (IRE), 12-1 Sage Green (IRE), 18-1 Sam Silver (GB)
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.
NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES
Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring, except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post
RACE
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.25 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 9lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Pertemps have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £38.Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.00 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 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 20th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Pertemps have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £44. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.32 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10406 to the winning horse The second to receive £4784, the third £2392, the fourth £1196, the fifth £598 and the sixth £298. for five yrs old and upwards. £100 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Pertemps have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about three miles at Cheltenham on March 13th, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Horses entered in the Series Final at Cheltenham prior to running in this race, will have their entry stake for the Final refunded if they do not finish in the first four in this race. Elimination and Balloting Procedures For The Final: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that the winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination in the Final, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage. (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). 18 entries, 3 at £20 and 15 at £100. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7950; Second £3974; Third £1988; Fourth £994; Fifth £496; Sixth £248. (Penalty Value £10406) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.07 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13007 to the winning horse The second to receive £5980, the third £2990, the fourth £1495, the fifth £747 and the sixth £372. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Pertemps have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in 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 8 entries at £125. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £9938; Second £4968; Third £2485; Fourth £1243; Fifth £620; Sixth £310. (Penalty Value £13007.50) SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.44 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EMEA HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier for The Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5650 to the winning horse The second to receive £2600, the third £1300, the fourth £650 and the fifth £324. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Pertemps have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner. In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER TWO MILE HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE), to be run over a distance of about Two Miles (1m 7f 144yds) at Haydock Park on 19th April, 2025. 12 entries at £53. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4322; Second £2160; Third £1081; Fourth £540; Fifth £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.17 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EMEA NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Pertemps has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 33 entries at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.52 - THE DEAN STONEHOUSE MEMORIAL OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 20th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The Family and Friends of Dean Stonehouse have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a prize to the winning owner In addition they will present a prize to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.
ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). The British Horseracing Authority has modified Rule (D)16 and Rule (F)21.3 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 19 entries at £22. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
