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SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
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formguide previous performances /=new season
No.ofdayssincelastran colour graphic weight st-lbs
horse’s saddlecloth number
horse’s name
-=new year
Bold type shows Point-to-Point form
C=course winner
birthplace ofhorse ifnot GreatBritain age
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE
(GB)(227) 5/21232-
B g Midnight Legend - Grandma Griffiths
Mrs Diana L. Whateley
4 10-13
David England
Olly Murphy, Warwickshire
M. and Mrs Watson Cedar Invest Limited Br TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well in defeat at Market Rasen on first time over hurdles and should take all the beating here. TFRHHHII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor 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 non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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FIRST RACE 11.52
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR JUVENILE MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD FILLIES
THE WATCH UNBRIDLED ON attheraces.com FILLIES’ JUVENILE MAIDEN HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 (19-24): F O’Brien (17 wins from 79 runners, 22%) runs CHEVELLE AND URBAN HYDRANGEA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs BELFRINA
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELFRINA trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
BELFRINA bumped into a useful prospect on C&D debut a fortnight ago but it was still a promising start and she’s fancied to go one place better with that experience behind her Irisante will find this a lot easier than the Grade 2 she contested last time so she should be a factor, with Matwana expected to be on the premises
1 BELFRINA (IRE) (16) 2
B f Zoffany (IRE) - Partita
Jack Tudor
Green Agri Land Ltd Racing David Pipe, Wellington
Br Aston House Stud W & S Recycling, Green Agri Land Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1 1/4m), much improved when successful in big-field maiden at the Curragh in September Sound hurdles debut when second over C&D 16 days ago and she’s open to plenty of progress. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BLOSSOM TEA (GB) (11) 66 11-0
B f Territories (IRE) - Tea Blossom Henry Brooke
Mr Dan Astbury Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Daniel Astbury & Malcolm Rogers Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Limited short-term promise both starts TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CHEVELLE (FR) (81)
0
Ch f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Tucupita (USA)
11-0
Jonathan Burke
The Tyringham Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Anita Nesser Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a fair level of ability on the Flat in France Joined a shrewd outfit ahead of hurdling debut but didn’t show much at Ludlow TFRHHIII BHA-
4 IRISANTE
(GER) (43) 03-430 11-0
B f Tai Chi (GER) - Irresistable (GER)
Kielan Woods
Mark E Smith and David Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Gestut Hachtsee Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful at up to 1m on the Flat and similar form over hurdles, including when third in 6-runner Group 3 at Auteuil in May. Left Hugo Merienne (EUR80,000 in July) but sent off a big price and never a factor in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham This much more suitable TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 LITTLE LADY LUCY (IRE) (24) P 11-0
B f Expert Eye - Jazzy Belle (IRE)
James Bowen
Mr Jimmy Dalton Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mount Coote Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair on Flat (should stay at least 11f), successful penultimate start but below form on final start for Joseph O’Brien at Gowran (11.8f) Disappointing hurdles debut at Market Rasen and cheekpieces are on TFRHHIII BHA-
6 MATWANA (FR) (30) 24 11-0
Ch f Galiway - Matwan (FR)
Paul O’Brien
Mrs Ceri Fell Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Guy Pariente Holding Spral OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise both starts over hurdles last month, second of 4 at Hereford and fourth in a warm race at Newbury. That puts her right in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA110
7 SOPHIE POWER (FR) (63) P
11-0
Ch f Doctor Dino (FR) - Calling All Angels (FR) Ben Poste
Mr M F. FitzGerald Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Henri Devin Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 1 1/2m conditions event on soft ground for Henri Devin on her sole Flat start in France. Tame finishing effort on hurdles debut at Wincanton. Hood/tongue tie on TFRHIIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.BELFRINA (IRE) 2.IRISANTE (GER) 3.MATWANA (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
URBAN HYDRANGEA (GB) (17) 6
B f Cityscape - Ortenzia (IRE)
11-0
Jack Hogan (3)
Mr J. N. Greenley Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr J Greenley Bresbet
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam 17f chase winner (stayed 2 1/2m), also 1 1/4m winner on Flat, Down the field in varied events on Flat for John Gallagher and always behind switched to timber TFRHHIII BHA-
9 VOLAKES (GB) (43)
11-0
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Very Dashing Ciaran Gethings
Mr M. Kehoe Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Meon Valley Stud Science Supplements
TIMEFORMVIEW Mid-division at best in maiden/minor events on Flat Sold from William Haggas 6,500 gns in November TFRHHHII BHA-
10
WHITE COCO (GB) (106)
Gr f Nathaniel (IRE) - White Chocolate (IRE)
Miss Sarah-Jayne Davies
11-0
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br The Rumble Racing Club - White Chocolate Sjd Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Dam fair 2m hurdle winner, also 7f-1 1/4m winner who stayed 1 3/4m on Flat Poor maiden handicapper on Flat, sold from David Simcock 1,200 gns. TFRHIIII BHA-
11 WHITELEY WAY (GB) (90)
B f Sixties Icon - Whiteley (IRE)
11-0
Isabelle Ryder (7) Enigma Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Mrs S Bunney & Mr P Taplin
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays only 6f), down the field last 2 starts: has left Roger Teal Stamina a major query for hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: EZMERELLDA (IRE) 3 11 0 Tom Cannon 5-2 (Alan King) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
BLOSSOM TEA: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely early-on.
SOPHIE POWER: Following its run on 27/10/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Belfrina (IRE), 10-3 Irisante (GER), 4-1 Matwana (FR), 22-1 Volakes (GB), 25-1 Chevelle (FR), 33-1 Blossom Tea (GB), 40-1 Little Lady Lucy (IRE), 50-1 Whiteley Way (GB), 66-1 Urban Hydrangea (GB), 100-1 Sophie Power (FR), White Coco (GB)
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SECOND RACE 12.27
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 115YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): P Nicholls (14 wins from 60 runners, 23%) runs INSURRECTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 48 runners, 12%) runs INSURRECTION
LONGEST TRAVELLER: INSURRECTION trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 209 miles.
INSURRECTION bettered his hurdles form at the first time of asking sent chasing, runner-up in a listed novice at Chepstow on return, and having had excuses last time he is taken to open his account in this sphere.The biggest threat looks to be Hurlerontheditch, who gained a deserved first win over fences on his latest outing
(IRE) (50) 2331-23
B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE)
Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect
Br Tommy Newton
7 11-10
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Olive Print & Graphics
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who made an encouraging start to chasing career when second of 5 in listed novice at Chepstow (19.4f, good) in October. Sustained a wounded leg when well held at Wincanton since and remains with potential in this discipline TFRHHHHH BHA135
2 IDY WOOD (FR) (30) 2130-10 D
B g Coastal Path - Highest Card (FR)
Mr Erik Penser & Mr G Lennart Perlhagen
6 11-0
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br SCEA Bertwood Stables BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEWConsistent in the main over hurdles last term and made a winning start in this sphere when landing 6-runner novice handicap at Kempton (18f, good to soft) in October. However, ran no sort of race at Newbury last time, so bounce back now called for. TFRHHHII BHA125
3 EQUINUS (IRE) (50) 55344-F
B g Shantou (USA) - Merryisker (IRE)
3EQUINUS ) ) Davies,
6 10-11
Non Runner
M Hammond,Moorland Racing,Menzies AM LTD Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Andrew Pierce Walling & Landscape Gardeners, Walling & Landscape Contractors
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D hurdles winner on last year’s reappearance but exploits mixed thereafter for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Starts out for new yard here and appeals as the type to make a chaser but those with experience in this sphere appeal more. NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA122
4 HURLERONTHEDITCH (IRE) (47) 655-221
8 10-6
Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Maid of Malabar (IRE) Tom Bellamy
Mrs Penny Perriss Kim Bailey, Cheltenham
Br Conor Murphy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who, following another wind op, recorded a first success over obstacles when scoring in handicap chase at Lingfield (20f, good) last month, jumping accurately before all out to hold off the runner-up. Can give another good account TFRHHHHI BHA117 2023: CHANCEUX (IRE) 7 10 9 Brendan Powell 13-2 (Alastair Ralph) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.
Stewards Note:
INSURRECTION: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse sustained a wound on right-hind. IDY WOOD: Following its run on 29/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Insurrection (IRE), 7-4 Hurlerontheditch (IRE), 13-2 Idy Wood (FR)
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THIRD RACE 1.02
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (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 (19-24): N Henderson (25 wins from 100 runners, 25%) runs ETERNAL ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs ETERNAL ANGEL FANCY THAT: N Henderson won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs ETERNAL ANGEL today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: JORDANS CROSS trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.
ETERNAL ANGEL has produced a couple of promising efforts under Rules so far and, with further improvement on the cards, Nicky Henderson’s 4-y-o can build on his hurdling debut third now stepping up in trip at the expense of Jordans Cross, who made a winning start in this sphere at Southwell recently and should also have plenty more to offer Monty Bodkin, who has had a wind op since last seen, can edge out Barrabooka for minor honours
1 BARRABOOKA (IRE) (22) 1/-31
B or Br g Presenting - Poppy Baloo (IRE)
6 11-6
Theo Gillard
Sarah & Wayne Dale Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Stephanie Hanly Taydal Surfacing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWConfirmed promise of hurdling debut when winning 8-runner novice at Wetherby (16f, heavy) just over 3 weeks ago, jumping on 3 out and in command before last. That didn’t look the strongest of races, but he may well progress again now upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA111
2 JORDANS CROSS (IRE) (26) 1-21
4 11-6
B g Berkshire (IRE) - Mrs Jordan (IRE) Ben Godfrey
The Steeple Chasers Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
Br Brian Kiely Geegeez.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWWon Irish point in March and ran to a high figure for one beaten in a bumper when second at Chepstow last month Went one better with his attentions quickly turned to hurdling in 9-runner novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) earlier this month and fancied to improve again TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
ETERNAL ANGEL
(FR) (21) 23
B g Authorized (IRE) - Earth Affair (GER)
4 11-0
Nico de Boinville
Mr Paul Holden Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br E.A.R.L. Haras Du Taillis
TIMEFORM VIEW€140,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding who was well backed and showed plenty when second of 6 in a bumper at Ascot last month. Also produced a promising first effort in this sphere when third in novice at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago and will progress Yard won 2 of last 3 renewals TFRHHHHH BHA-
4
GROOVY BLUE
(GB) (34) 0-16
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Miss Izzy (IRE)
Dan Donoghue & Hilary Pridham
5 11-0
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr Richard Egan Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWWell held in Newbury bumper for Emma Lavelle but a different proposition for new stable when winning a similar race at Fontwell in May. Shaped better than the bare result making his hurdling debut after 6 months off when sixth at Kempton (16f, good to soft) recently but others have more potential TFRHHHII BHA-
5 JUS DE CITRON (FR)
(253) 44-
5 11-0
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Rapide (FR) Paul O’Brien
Mr Edward J. Ware Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Michel Parreau-Delhote OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW€115,000 3-y-o. Brother to 2 winners, including smart hurdler Elfile (2m-2 1/2m winner), and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Diligent (2m-2 3/4m winner). Made frame both starts in Irish points One to note with tongue strap on TFRHHHII BHA-
6 MONTY
BODKIN (IRE)
(40) 261-6 C 5 11-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - La Segnora (FR) Kielan Woods
The Megsons Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Dale Adams Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensiveasastore(outofGrade1winningmare)andimprovedwhenwinningDoncasterbumperinFebruary.Switchedyardsandshapedbetterthanthe distance beaten suggests sent hurdling after 9 months off when sixth at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago Has had a wind op since TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 UNLEASH THE BEAST
(IRE) (19) 565
B g Malinas (GER) - Cloth Fair (IRE)
5 11-0
Jonathan Burke
Mr Nic Brereton Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr S. Spillane Bresbet
TIMEFORMVIEWMalinas gelding who is bred to stay very well and has shaped that way in a bumper/2 maiden hurdles so far. Worth a second look now upped in distance but handicaps more likely his bag further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.ETERNAL ANGEL (FR) 2.JORDANS CROSS (IRE) 3.MONTY BODKIN (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2023: BHALOO (IRE) 5 11 0 James Bowen 5-6 (Nicky Henderson) 11 ran
RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Eternal Angel (FR), 4-1 Jordans Cross (IRE), 9-2 Barrabooka (IRE), 11-2 Monty
(IRE), 12-1 Jus de Citron (FR), 16-1 Groovy Blue (GB), Unleash The
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FOURTH RACE 1.38
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 115YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP YORKSHIRE SILVER VASE MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32280, 2nd £13305, 3rd £6653, 4th £3330. (Penalty Value £42202.50) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (25 wins from 100 runners, 25%) runs FANTASTIC LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Cromwell (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runs BRIDES HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: EFFERNOCK FIZZ trained by C Collins & BRIDES HILL trained by G Cromwell, both Ireland.
BRIDES HILL was really thriving and getting better when last seen and, while that was 8 months ago, she’s still the obvious one to side with. Fantastic Lady and La Renommee can both compete with the selection in terms of form but have sub-par efforts to put behind them.
1 BRIDES HILL (IRE) (240) PF/111-1
B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Wedding Cake (IRE)
7 11-8
Sean Flanagan
Brides Hill Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
Br Grange Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaser who arrives in search of a five-timer having produced another career best to land a Grade 2 at Punchestown 8 months ago. Leading claims despite the absence TFRHHHHH BHA154
2
FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (32) 3/5P61-4 C
9 11-8
B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR) Nico de Boinville
Mr E. R. Hanbury Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mr Evan Hanbury Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when landing Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (22.8f, good) on final start last season Sub-par showing in listed event at Market Rasen last time but may come on for it. TFRHHHII BHA147
3 EFFERNOCK FIZZ (IRE) (28) 10-0640
9 11-2
B m Lovelace - Manx Fizz Sean Bowen
Mr T. B. Sheridan Cian Collins, Ireland
Br Mr T B. Sheridan
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful chaser who hasn’t been on her game this season and would only have a chance if allowed a soft lead. TFRHHIII BHA135
4 LA RENOMMEE (FR)
(32) 61-41P3
6 11-2
B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR) Charlie Hammond
Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved since upped in trip, winning mares handicap at Cheltenham in April before building on a run over hurdles to also score in a Ludlow handicap (23.8f, good) in October. However, bounce back called for after a couple of lesser efforts. TFRHHHII BHA140
2023: LIMERICK LACE (IRE) 6 11 4 Jonjo O’Neill Jr 13-8 (Gavin Cromwell) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Brides Hill (IRE), 7-2 Fantastic Lady (FR), 6-1 La Renommee (FR), 18-1 Effernock Fizz (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.12
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE attheraces.com/marketmovers HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £11700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4726, 2nd £2362, 3rd £1182, 4th £591, 5th £295. (Penalty Value £6178.77) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): O Greenall & J Guerriero (14 wins from 76 runners, 18%) runs FINN LOUGH
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs CHEMICAL WARFARE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BODHISATTVA trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
CHEMICAL WARFARE has been one of the success stories of 2024/25 and the way in which he won at Newcastle 2 weeks ago suggests his winning run isn’t over Finn Lough has been knocking on the door of late and may emerge as the biggest threat in first-time headgear.
B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Vinomore Jack Quinlan
Rupert Dubai Racing Neil King, Burderop
Br Donna Wallis Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned to something like best form when creditable second of 7 in handicap chase here (19.1f, good) 30 days ago. Remains fairly treated and can make presence felt again if seeing out longer trip TFRHHHHI BHA128
2 MOFASA (GB) (50) 2155P-P D
B g Ocovango - Ninna Nanna (FR)
Mrs L. Maclennan
8 11-13
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeapositivestartoverfencesforthisyardlastterm,buildingondebutpromiseinthisspherewhenlandinga3mHuntingdonhandicap off 3lb higher last November Well held in 4 subsequent starts, however, including on return, and headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA127
3 BODHISATTVA (IRE) (35) B43-6P0 D
Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Honey Blond (IRE)
The 119 Partnership
Br P & J Mills
7 11-8
Callum Pritchard (7)
John McConnell, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicap chaser but hasn’t fired so far this season so easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA122
4 CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) (15) 411141
B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Sky (IRE)
7 11-3
Jack Tudor
SendEmOn David Pipe, Wellington
Br Frank McGuinness Airdale Chemicals Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Most progressive for this yard this season, winning for the 6th time at Newcastle 2 weeks ago in impressive fashion. Still looks on the right side of the handicapper after a 6lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA117
5 YES DAY (IRE) (26) 5230-36 D BF
6 11-2
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Jiggle Joules (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr Ian Bullions Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Miss Susan Scott Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2m4f winner at 20f over hurdles. Made a promising start in this sphere when third at Warwick on return but disappointed at Southwell this month. Still early days in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA116
6 MAGNA SAM (GB) (211) 15/0P-PP D
10 11-1
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie Jonathan Burke
Mr S. Price Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Shade Oak Stud Planned Office Interiors Ltd, Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when making a winning start for this yard at Musselburgh (31.5f) in February 2023 and good fifth in Scottish National at Ayr next time However, has completely lost his form since TFRHIIII BHA115
7 FINN LOUGH (IRE) (29) 2-26222 D BF
5 10-8
B g Milan - Jerica Henry Brooke
Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Haycock, Smith Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Thistletown Stud Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well on several occasions over hurdles and runner-up last 3 starts over fences. Bit more needed to get his head in front but headgear may help. TFRHHHHI BHA108
1-2-3: 1.CHEMICAL WARFARE (IRE) 2.FINN LOUGH (IRE)
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2023: ERNE RIVER (IRE) 8 11 8 Charlie Hammond 10-1 (Nick Kent) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.
Stewards Note:
MOFASA: Following its run on 9/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Chemical Warfare (IRE), 9-2 Finn Lough (IRE), 5-1 Onemorefortheroad (GB), 11-2 Yes Day (IRE), 6-1 Mofasa (GB), 16-1 Bodhisattva (IRE), 33-1 Magna Sam (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 2.47
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 535 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund
£10700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4322, 2nd £2160, 3rd £1081, 4th £540, 5th £270. (Penalty Value £5650.67) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (25 wins from 100 runners, 25%) runs QUICK DRAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs QUICK DRAW LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUPER SURVIVOR trained by Mr J Snowden, Lambourn & QUICK DRAW trained by N Henderson, both Lambourn, 167 miles.
Difficulttomakeastrongcaseforanyofthese Wealmostcertainlydidn’tseethebestofPYFFOonstable debut, for a yard that usually does so well with new recruits Back up in trip today, he can take this race Super Survivor encountered very testing ground on his comeback run 22 days ago, and assuming that hasn’t left a mark, he looks the standout danger with cheekpieces back on. Bugise Seagull has some smart form as a novice hurdler and is respected back over the smaller obstacles
B g Mount Nelson - Golan Lady (IRE)
Sean Bowen
Mr Grant Leon Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Mrs Marie Fenlon Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEWIrish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles last term and ended campaign with good third in Aintree Grade 1 novice Encouraging second of 3 to Johnnywho at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) on chasing bow but ran poorly upped in grade on second chase start. Not ruled out back over hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA137
2 ERNE RIVER
(IRE) (15) 15P-PPU CD
B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)
Crossed Fingers Partnership
9 11-4
Tom Broughton (5)
Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWRespondedwelltothefirst-timecheekpieceswhenscoringoverC&DlastDecemberbeforefifthof18intheGreatYorkshireHandicapbackhere Pulled up all 3 starts after before unseating rider in first-time blinkers 15 days ago. Failed to complete on last 4 starts and back over hurdles now. TFRHHIII BHA127
3 QUICK DRAW (IRE) (43) 1P1-P60 D
B g Getaway (GER) - Sept Verites (FR)
8 11-3
Nico de Boinville
Miss A. C. Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Berry Farms & Miss S. Berry Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWHasanall-or-nothingprofilebutmadeit4winsoverfencesforhiscurrentyardatWincantoninFebruary.Ranpoorlyonbothchasestartsthisterm though and dropped away quite quickly when asked for effort at Cheltenham (back over hurdles) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA126
4 PYFFO (IRE) (38) 2-21143
6 11-2
B g Shantou (USA) - Maryota (FR) Paul O’Brien
Andy Ralph Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Mrs A. L Moore OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer-bestdisplaywhenlanding13-runnerhandicaphurdleatUttoxeter(23.3f)inJunewhentrainedbyJonjo&AJO’Neillbutdisappointingonfirststart for new yard/after a break finishing distant third at Wincanton (19.8f) Yard not had many runners of late, but better expected now up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA125
5 BRIDGE NORTH (IRE) (63) 4PF3U-4
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - What A Breeze (IRE)
Hemmings Racing
8 10-13
Sam Twiston-Davies
Henry Daly, Ludlow
Br Peter and Ann Downes Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWNot one to rely on but went with much more zest after the fitting of a visor/return to hurdling before taking a late fall at Doncaster (3m) in February when looking set to win Failed to complete at Perth on final run of last season and lacklustre display on return after 6 months off when last seen TFRHHHII BHA122
6
SUPER
SURVIVOR
(IRE) (22) 3/2P02-3 C D
8 10-13
B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) Gavin Sheehan Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br M. Sheehy BetVictor
TIMEFORMVIEWWonnovicehurdlehereinearly2022 Mixedbagsince,struggledonhislatestchasestartandendedhiscampaignbyfinishingsecondbydefaultbackover hurdles at Newbury. Should strip fitter for recent comeback (third of 9, Sandown, 23.4f, heavy) and has a chance with cheekpieces back on TFRHHHHI BHA122
2023: FABULEUX DU CLOS (FR) 8 11 0 Jack Quinlan 11-4 (Simon West) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Pyffo (IRE), 3-1 Super Survivor (IRE), 7-2 Bugise Seagull (IRE), 7-1 Quick Draw (IRE), 11-1 Bridge North (IRE), 14-1 Erne River (IRE)
1-2-3: 1.PYFFO (IRE) 2.SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) 3.BUGISE SEAGULL (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 3.22
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE attheraces.com/marketmovers HANDICAP HURDLE
(CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
RACE
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Henderson (25 wins from 100 runners, 25%) runs LADY D’ARBANVILLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Pipe (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs ACTIVIST LONGEST TRAVELLER: ACTIVIST trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.
There was plenty to like about the way WILLIE SHAKE HANDS travelled when third on his 19.5f course handicap debut earlier in the month and he can show he’s on a good mark back at 2m.The hat-trick seeking No No Fizz rates an obvious danger, while it would also be no surprise to see Lady d’Arbanville get her career back on track now handicapping
colours no horse age st lb
1 KOUROSH (GER) (36) F35P-P6
B g Counterattack (AUS) - Kashmar (GER)
4 12-2
Sean Bowen
Stockley and Partners Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br Anahita Stables
TIMEFORMVIEWFair winner on the Flat in Germany who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut last November No real progress thereafter, leaving Dan Skelton after finishing sixth of 9 in 2m Huntingdon handicap 36 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA112
2 ACTIVIST (FR) (28) 11P-P16
B g Iffraaj - Above The Clouds (FR)
Mrs L. Maclennan
5 11-11
Jack Tudor
David Pipe, Wellington
Br Dayton Investments Limited W & S Recycling
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat in France and already tasted success 3 times over hurdles for new yard, including a Leicester handicap last month Not in the same form when sixth back there since and now has cheekpieces refitted in place of cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA107
3 LADY D’ARBANVILLE (GB) (24) 2/124-0
Bl m Authorized (IRE) - Miracle Maid
Syders & Burkes
6 11-11
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Whitley Stud Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpotentiallyusefulwhenwinningbumperatPlumptonlastDecember Hasn’tprogressedoverhurdlessinceanopeningsecondatExeterinJanuary but no surprise were that to change now handicapping for a leading stable in a good vein of form Market confidence could prove significant TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 NO NO FIZZ (IRE) (20) 52P-411
B m Getaway (GER) - Golden Firth (IRE)
6 11-10
Jonathan Burke
Don Sebastiao Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Whiting Landscape Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW On a hat-trick for new trainer after 2m handicaps wins at Lingfield and Musselburgh in recent weeks A further 8lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making another bold bid. TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 BOOK OF
TALES
(GB) (470) 1- 4 11-8
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Dream Book
Stratford Racecourse 4
Lilly Pinchin
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Godolphin Merriebelle Stable Llc
TIMEFORM VIEWFair Flat winner (for Charlie Johnston) who made a successful start over hurdles at Fontwell in August 2023. Poor run back on the level 3 weeks later and not seen since Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a long time off. TFRHHHII BHA104
6 WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE) (16) P/3-P643 5 11-6
B g Mount Nelson - Lady Olivia (IRE)
Jonathan England
Shake Hands Partnership Sam England, Guiseley
Br Geraldine O’Mahony Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Made a positive start to his handicap career when third of 8 over 19.5f here 16 days ago, impressing with how he moved through the race before getting outstayed. The drop back to 2m looks ideal. TFRHHHHH BHA102
7 LEGENDARY DAY (GB) (20) 23/6-140 D 6 11-6
B g Adaay (IRE) - Dubai Legend James Best
Mr David Gibbons Barry Brennan, Upper Lambourn
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd K & M (Hauliers) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade winning start over fences in 14-runner handicap at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in June for Adrian Keatley in June but below par on the Flat and in a handicap hurdle since joining Barry Brennan TFRHHIII BHA102
1-2-3: 1.WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (IRE) 2.NO NO FIZZ (IRE) 3.LADY D’ARBANVILLE
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8 GRANNY B (IRE) (18) 6630
B f Acclamation - Debuetantin
Mr Michael Mullineaux
Br Kildaragh Stud
4 10-8
Charlie Todd
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning sprinter on the Flat Modest form at best over hurdles, including well held on Hereford handicap debut 18 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA90
9
CUBAN COURT (IRE) (30) 0-05630
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)
The Bench
6 10-2
Jack Quinlan
Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who ran one of his better races in this sphere when third of 7 at Uttoxeter in November but failed to back it up here (19.5f) a fortnight later TFRHHIII BHA84
2023: REWIRED 5 11 11 Luke Scott 10-3 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Stewards Note:
ACTIVIST: Following its run on 1/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
LADY D’ARBANVILLE: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free and hung left.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 No No Fizz (IRE), 3-1 Lady d’Arbanville (GB), 6-1 Willie Shake Hands (IRE), 9-1 Activist (FR), 10-1 Book of Tales (GB), 14-1 Cuban Court (IRE), 16-1 Kourosh (GER), 40-1 Legendary Day (GB), 66-1 Granny B (IRE)
