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There are 7 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 11.50am to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners!
The Great Yorkshire Chase continues tomorrow with our first ever Winter Ladies Day. Style Spotters will be out and about looking for finalists for our Style Awards The five finalists will be invited into the Parade Ring after the 3rd Race for final judging, and our 2025 Winter Style Awards winner will be announced. The winner will receive a Fast Track entry into Betfred St Leger Ladies Day Style Awards on Thursday 11th September and two County Enclosure tickets, a Premier Annual Members badge, an overnight stay at the on-site Hilton Garden Inn, a £229 gift voucher to Grace & Dotty, a £75 gift voucher to Chique Boutique, and a bottle of Champagne The four runners up will each receive a pair of County Enclosure tickets to Betfred St Leger Ladies Day and a bottle of Prosecco To be in with a chance of being ‘spotted’ make sure you join us tomorrow and don your finest National Hunt attire Good Luck everyone!
The Grimthorpe Chase weekend takes place Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March and is the penultimate jumps fixture at Town Moor Run at Doncaster each year, the Grimthorpe Chase is a National Hunt steeplechase that contains 19 jump fences. The distance has varied over time but currently sits at a little over 3 miles and 2 furlongs Considered the ultimate endurance test, this race is seen as a trial for the Aintree Grand National in April, as many winners (such as Moroder and Does He Know) have gone to be favourites in the Merseyside race
Join us on Friday 14th March and experience all the thrills of Cheltenham – without the price tag! We’ll be showing the Cheltenham Festival live on our screens and the day will also feature an Irish twist.
On Saturday 29th March, Doncaster Racecourse officially opens the British Turf Flat racing season with the William Hill Lincoln meeting Followed by our Family Fun Day on Sunday 30th March which will include free entertainment and activities for the whole family including a circus workshop, character appearances, Shetland pony racing, a magician, a colouring station and much more! Visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk to book your tickets today!
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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-
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.
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GRIMTH ORPE CHASE
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THE ULTIMATE ENDURANCE TEST
19 JUMPS | 3 MILES | 2 FURLONGS
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD
THE
VIRGIN BET EBF
‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (22 wins from 96 runners, 23%) runs CALIMYSTIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs CALIMYSTIC FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs AS LEGENDS HAVE IT today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GEORGE’S LAD trained by E Fenton, Marlborough, 184 miles. TANK TOP trained by N King, Burderop, 184 miles.
GEORGE’S LAD has stepped forward with each run over hurdles and should find the longer trip here up his street, so is fancied to provide the in-form Emma Lavelle yard with another winner. The form of As Legends Have It’s hurdles debut looks strong and he can pose the biggest threat, with Nicky Henderson’s Calimystic also considered after a promising bumper effort.
colours no horse age st lb
1 AS LEGENDS HAVE IT (GB) (74) 33/21-2
B g Jack Hobbs - Easter Legend
6 11-10
Ben Jones
The Fabula Partners Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br S. C. & M. K. Willes Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form in bumpers last season, scoring at Ffos Las on his second outing Chased home Califet En Vol, since beaten only by The New Lion, at Kempton on his hurdles bow and he’s open to progress. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CALIMYSTIC (IRE) (57) 2
B g Califet (FR) - Mystic Masie (IRE)
James & Jean Potter Ltd
6 11-10
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mrs B. D. Byrne Potter Group, Potters House
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to Angels Breath perhaps lacked sharpness but still showed plenty to work on when runner-up in a Taunton bumper in November Type to improve now hurdling TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 FOREVERWALKING (IRE) (57) 1//P-2
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Until Forever (IRE)
Mr Kevin Frost
7 11-10
Lee Edwards
Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Howard Spooner & Ian Weaver Kevin Frost Racing TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerreportedlysufferedabreathingissueonsolebumperoutingandshapedlikeastayingtypewhenbeatenat1/2onhishurdles debut at Thurles in 8 weeks ago. Sold from W. P. Mullins (£4,000) last month and is perhaps best watched with tongue strap retained. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 GEORGE’S LAD (IRE) (22) F-522 BF
5 11-10
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Undecided Hall (IRE) Harry Cobden Andy & The Frisky Fillies Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Grove View Stud Limited Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWHeldeverychancewhenfallingatthelastinapointinApriland hasprogressedwitheachrunoverhurdlestothispoint,againlookingasifhe’d be suited by this longer trip when runner-up at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft, 11/5) 22 days ago. High on the shortlist with yard going well TFRHHHHH BHA115
5 HAWTHORN STREET (IRE) (432) P1-
6 11-10
Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Winged Empress (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr Toby Cole & Stars Of The Box Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW €80,000 3-y-o, £155,000 4-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding from the family of Irish National winner Thunder And Roses. Won second of 2 starts in Irish points in 2023. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
6 IDAHO VALLEY (IRE) (28) 1-332
B g Idaho (IRE) - Katies Fashion (IRE)
Owners Group 135
5 11-10
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br William McCarthy Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWWon his only start in Irish points in February and got back to the form of his hurdling debut when second in a 9-runner contest at Wetherby last month. Will need to jump better this time but the step up in trip should suit. TFRHHHII BHA108
7 LORD DE VINCI (FR) (40) 44/-4
B g Great Pretender (IRE) - Lady Chloe (FR)
7 11-10
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br E.A.R.L. Equi-Michel 6 & T. Leboucher
L.I.P. Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFourth both starts in Irish points in April 2023 and showed more than his SP of 100/1 would have suggested when filling the same position in a 12-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle last month. Bit more needed if he’s to go closer here, though TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers, so shade disappointing he couldn’t continue the good work when eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft, 9/2) on hurdles bow 44 days ago, struggling after 4 out. This will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SWIFT JET (IRE) (348) 40-
B g Jet Away - April Joy (IRE)
Halsall, Jensen, Lukas & Purves
7 11-10
Finn Lambert (3)
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Tori Global
TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off at 80/1 and beaten a long way on Rules debut in an Exeter bumper earlier last February. Hard to fancy after 11 months off. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 TANK TOP (GB) (37) 0-40P0
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Too Generous
Pullover Partners
6 11-10
Jack Quinlan
Neil King, Burderop
Br Wood Farm Stud racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 3 bumpers and no promise in 2 starts over hurdles so far, jumping without much fluency at Lingfield last time TFRHIIII BHA-
11 EL FABIENNE
(FR) (35) 2/5-4052
B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Silver Bell (FR)
6 11-3
Jonathan Burke
Gentech & McLeish Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Francis Dunn Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a weak finisher in a trio of bumpers for Willie Mullins and has ran to a modest level in 2 hurdle runs for new yard, second of 7 in a Uttoxeter novice (22.2f) 5 weeks ago. Handicaps promise to be more her bag after this TFRHHHII BHA-
12 THE DANCING LASS (GB)
(44) 60 5 11-3
B m Norse Dancer (IRE) - Leighton Lass
Charlie Deutsch
Mr & Mrs Mark Laws Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Yorton Farm Stud
Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in bumper at Bangor on debut in October and then trailed in last of 8 finishers switched to hurdles in a Hereford novice TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: CHAMPAGNE TWIST (IRE) 6 11 10 Ben Jones 11-10 (Ben Pauling) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
OCEAN WALZ: Following its run on 11/12/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
TANK TOP: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 George’s Lad (IRE), 5-1 As Legends Have It (GB), 11-2 Foreverwalking (IRE), 6-1 Hawthorn Street (IRE), 15-2Calimystic(IRE),IdahoValley(IRE),12-1ElFabienne(FR),28-1OceanWalz(FR),40-1LorddeVinci(FR),150-1SwiftJet(IRE), 250-1 Tank Top (GB), 300-1 The Dancing Lass (GB)
SECOND RACE 12.55
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (22 wins from 96 runners, 23%) runs TOUCHY FEELY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs TOUCHY FEELY FANCY THAT: O Greenall & J Guerriero won this race in 2021 and 2024. The stable runs KUZCO today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOUCHY FEELY trained by N Henderson, Lambourn, 167 miles.
SALT ROCK justified the decision to fast-track him to chasing when making a winning handicap debut in a solid race of its type at Hereford (2m) 5 weeks ago and, appealing as the type to go on improving now his stamina is tested further, he makes obvious appeal again. Yealand, Kuzco in receipt of plenty of weight and One More Stroke head up the dangers, in that order
colours no horse age st lb
1 OSTEND (IRE) (35) 21/50-0P D
B g Marcel (IRE) - Mahaatheer (IRE)
7 12-0
David Noonan
Jamie Rock, A Lewis, M Howell & Partner Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth Br Framont Ltd J J Rocke General Builders Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden hurdlewinner for PeterCrokeinIreland acoupleofseasonsago and wasn’t disgraced inanAscot handicaphurdle ondebutfor newconnections last February. Again performed respectably back chasing on return at Bangor but followed that with a tame effort in a Uttoxeter handicap 35 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 RICH SPIRIT (GB) (58) 12FP-F4 D
B g Iktibas - Silly Gilly (IRE)
7 12-0
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mrs J. Barr Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has some fairly useful winning hurdles form to his name but not at that level completed start over fences at Wetherby (15.1f) in November However, the return to this longer trip may well help. TFRHHIII BHA117
3 YEALAND
(IRE) (29) 513-612 C D BF
B g Shirocco (GER) - Jane Hall (IRE)
6 11-13
Sean Quinlan
Mr P. And Mrs G. A. Clarke Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Ms A. J. Fox PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWProgressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at up to 20.3f and showed benefit of his comeback run when making a winning chase debut here (20.5f) in December Matched that form when second at Sedgefield (19.3f) 4 weeks ago and he should go well again TFRHHHHI BHA116
4 SALT ROCK (GB) (34) 1/0/3-531
Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Saltbarrow
Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall
Br R. D and Mrs J. S. Chugg
7 11-12
Tom Bellamy
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCost£205,000afterwinninghis onlypointinMarch2022 Displayedpromiseoverhurdlesandhejustifiedthedecisiontofast-trackhimtothissphere when making a winning handicap chase debut at Hereford (2m) last month. Very much of interest with progress anticipated up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA115
5 AWAYTHELAD (IRE) (27) 1P0-34P
B g Getaway (GER) - Jennys Joy (IRE)
Geri and The Pacemakers
8 11-11
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Padraig Pierce Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fences when third of 11 at Lingfield (2 1/2m, good) in November Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts and connections now opt for the application of blinkers to spark a resurgence Usual tongue tie left off. TFRHHHII BHA114
6 ONE MORE STROKE (IRE) (46) 2113-32 D BF 6 11-11
B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Square Sphere (IRE)
Mr J. Fyffe
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs Aisling Leer Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of 2 of his 3 starts at up to 19.3f over hurdles in 2023/24 and cemented good start made in this sphere at Hexham when second of 6 in handicap chase (7/4) at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Respected from same mark. TFRHHHII BHA114
7 TOUCHY FEELY (GB) (29) FP-4P5P CD 8 11-6
B m Kayf Tara - Liberthine (FR)
Robert Waley-Cohen & Turf Club 2022
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Upton Viva Stud Upton Viva Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair hurdles winner (at up to 21f) who failed to complete all 3 starts over fences last season, albeit looking booked for a placed finish when falling on second occasion in March. Unconvincing in 4 hurdle runs since, so a return to this discipline needs to have a positive effect now. TFRHHHII BHA109
1-2-3: 1.SALT ROCK 2.YEALAND (IRE) 3.KUZCO (FR)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
MILITAIRE (GB) (37) 42334/-P
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Dame Brune (FR)
8 11-2
Paul O’Brien
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br R. D. & J. S. Chugg & Millhouse Stud
1Account Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerwhowasprominentinthebettingafteralmost2yearsoff(alsohadwindsurgery)butultimatelyofferedlittlewhenpulled up over hurdles at Lingfield (19.5f) in December Clearly needs to have come on plenty for that now attentions switch to chasing TFRHHIII BHA105
9 KUZCO (FR) (29) 246-542
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Down Under (FR)
5 10-7
Henry Brooke
The Nevers Racing Partnership IV Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Jacques Cypres, Mlle Fanny Cypres Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEWShowed ability without troubling the judge over hurdles and matched form in that sphere when second of 4 on handicap chase debut at Market Rasen (17.2f) 4 weeks ago. The way he shaped then suggests this longer trip is worth exploring and he’s in good hands. TFRHHHII BHA102
2024: SNOWY EVENING (IRE) 7 11 12 Henry Brooke 15-2 (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 9.
Stewards Note:
AWAYTHELAD: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
TOUCHY FEELY: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left and stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Salt Rock (GB), 4-1 Yealand (IRE), 13-2
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RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required.
ORANGE - Veterinary required.
THIRD RACE 1.28
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
BET
NOVICES’
LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (20 wins from 131 runners, 15%) runs INDEPENDENT JIMMY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs GWENNIE MAY JEM LONGEST TRAVELLER: MILITARY TYCOON trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.
Having shaped well on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter, GWENNIE MAY JEM makes plenty of appeal off an unchanged mark now upped in trip Cuban Court got the job done here last time and should be in the mix once again, while Rhodia is third choice ahead of Rehill Relic and potential improver No No Espresso
B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)
Toby Wynne (3)
Church Farm Racing Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br John Crosse Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who showed promise in bumpers/novice hurdles last season Solid third of 13 over this C&D on penultimate start and, though not in the same form at Market Rasen since, he will be in with a fighting chance if on-song. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 INDEPENDENT JIMMY
(GB) (40) 50-2443 BF 6 11-11
B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Crystal Princess (IRE)
Mr Ian Furlong
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Mrs L. V. Williamson Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who wasn’t disgraced when fourth on his handicap debut at Carlisle in October. Performed to a similar level over 19.3f at the same course last month and while more will be needed if he’s to take this, he shouldn’t be far away TFRHHHII BHA94
3 BRAVE MOVE (IRE) (39) 0-6360
B g Getaway (GER) - Water Rock
6 11-10
Jonathan Burke
Double Barrels Of Courage Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Joseph and Anthony Smiddy Bresbet TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t threatened in a couple of bumpers and 3 qualifying runs over hurdles. Perfectly reasonable to think that he’ll be seen in a better now handicapping, but a significant step forward is certainly needed. TFRHHIII BHA93
4 GLENVANGO
(IRE) (39) 6-60 6 11-9
B g Ocovango - Reseda (GER)
Alan Johns Bostock Dunlevy McGuinness Bradshaw Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br S. J. Murphy Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glencassley and bumper winner Nana Joan Little impact in a handful of appearances so far and while this switch to handicap company could prove helpful, others make more appeal on balance TFRHIIII BHA92
5 LEADER WING (IRE) (29) 5-16550
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Reconsider Baby (IRE)
5 11-8
Sam Coltherd
Mr John Coates Mr Richard Smith Gillian Boanas, Saltburn
Br J. Mangan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair bumper winner for Tom Weston but yet to match that form in this sphere, most recently beaten a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) on handicap bow at Sedgefield TFRHIIII BHA91
6 CUBAN COURT (IRE) (26) 056301 C
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE)
7 11-8
Jack Quinlan
The Bench Neil King, Burderop
Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who belatedly opened his hurdles account with cheekpieces reapplied here (16.6f, good to soft) during the festive period That wasn’t a particularly strong race and now has a 7lb higher mark to overcome, but he has to enter calculations all the same TFRHHHHI BHA91
7 JAXONNE (FR) (82) 4-1350P 6 11-7
B g Free Port Lux - Noisete (FR) Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr E. A. Brook Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br EARL Trinquet, O. Trinquet & M. Trinquet Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble at Ludlow last spring but it’s been mostly downhill since and offered little on his return from a break at Huntingdon in November TFRHHIII BHA90
1-2-3: 1.GWENNIE MAY JEM (FR) 2.CUBAN COURT (IRE) 3.RHODIA (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a long-standing maiden and has offered little in 3 starts since joining this yard TFRHIIII BHA90
9
BROCKARNO (GB) (35) 6/0-6300
Ch g Lucarno (USA) - Brockwell Abbey
7 11-5
Lee Edwards
Mr David W Jagger & Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth
Br The Roper Family
TIMEFORM VIEW Third on the second of his 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but made an inauspicious start to his handicap career at Uttoxeter just before Christmas. TFRHIIII BHA88
10 MILITARY TYCOON (IRE) (52) 004-00
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE)
Lycett Racing Ltd
Br Mabaki Investments
5 11-4
Richie McLernon
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful Flat winner but well beaten latest start in that sphere last May and his efforts back hurdling the last twice have been equally below-par TFRHIIII BHA87
11
TONY’S
TIPPLE (IRE) (43) P0600
B g Golden Lariat (USA) - Mrs Duchamp (IRE)
6 11-4
Mr Jack Andrews (3)
Mr A. Bowlby Tom Ellis, Rugby
Br Mr T. Mooney Fresh Air
TIMEFORM VIEW Unpromising in points and will need to leave his maiden/novice form well behind if he’s to make an impact on this handicap debut. TFRHIIII BHA87
12 FOREVA ALFIE (IRE)
(26) 5/-P60
7 11-3
B g Arcadio (GER) - Chitty Bang Bang (IRE) Ryan Mania
Mr Richard Roberts Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Martin Ervine Prct Bloodstocks Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but missed all of 2023 and no impact in 3 runs over hurdles this term Upped in trip for this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA86
13 CALL HIM NOW (IRE) (42) 5/0060/-6 7 11-3
B g Presenting - Shuil Away (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mr Nelius O’Keeffe Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden Irish pointer who wasn’t entirely disgraced when sixth of 8 on his handicap debut here (16.6f, good to soft), particularly bearing in mind that it was his first run following 21 months off. Now 3lb lower and perhaps this step back up in trip will aid his cause. TFRHHIII BHA86
14 NO NO ESPRESSO (GB) (59) 6/0PP-00
B g Telescope (IRE) - Go For Coffee
6 11-0
Paul O’Brien
Don Sebastiao Partnership Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Shade Oak Stud Whiting Landscape Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed nothing for Charlie Longsdon in 2023 but there have been some positives to glean from his 2 efforts for this yard, latterly finishing eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Southwell (15.8f, good) Likely capable of better TFRHHHII BHA83
15 RHODIA (IRE) (29) 56556-3 9 10-10
Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Annie Greene (IRE)
Mrs L Pickard & Mr A L Holland
Jack Hogan (3)
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
Br Mr Andrew McNally Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWPlaced in bumpers and, though 0-10 over hurdles, he has shown a fair level of ability in this sphere, not least when third in an 8-runner Market Rasen handicap (20.6f, good to soft) last month. 1lb lower now and he’s an each-way contender TFRHHHII BHA79
16 GWENNIE MAY JEM (FR) (84) 0-0043 5 10-8
B g Manatee - City Sport (FR)
Ms Gwendoline M Clarke
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Haras de L’Etoile & A. S. Gabrielle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maidenwhopredictablyimproved onwhatheshowedinmaiden/novicecompanywhen third onhandicap bow atUttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft). Very much of interest off the same mark here, with this stiffer test likely to help unlock further improvement TFRHHHHH BHA77
17 CHARMING GETAWAY (IRE) (70) 00/06/-45
8 10-7
B g Getaway (GER) - Charming Leader (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
Mrs Mary Davies Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br The Charming Lads Syndicate Bob Price & Son Groundworks
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped as if retaining ability on his first outing since leaving Kim Bailey after 21 months off back last May. However, safely held on return at Southwell and while he’s entitled to come on for that, it’s easy enough to look elsewhere in search of the likely winner of this TFRHHIII BHA76
18 EBENDI (IRE) (41) 43-5F0P 8 10-7
Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Ebalista (IRE) Sean Quinlan
Mr Andy Wilson Andrew Wilson, Orton
Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
TIMEFORM VIEWFairly useful Flat performer for Joseph O’Brien and has some decent bits and pieces of hurdles form to his name However, he hasn’t shown much in 3 runs since returning from a break in November, including back in this sphere the last twice, and he’s readily passed over.
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 8, 10.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
TONY’S TIPPLE: Following its run on 12/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Gwennie May Jem (FR), 11-2 Cuban Court (IRE), 8-1 Independent Jimmy (GB), 17-2 Rhodia (IRE), 10-1 Rehill Relic (IRE), 12-1 No No Espresso (GB), 20-1 Call Him Now (IRE), 22-1 Jaxonne (FR), 28-1 Brave Move (IRE), Charming Getaway (IRE), 40-1 Glenvango (IRE), 50-1 Leader Wing (IRE), 66-1 Brockarno (GB), Military Tycoon (IRE), 80-1 Foreva Alfie (IRE), 100-1 Mac’s Xpress (IRE), Ebendi (IRE), 150-1 Tony’s Tipple (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 2.03
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5008, 2nd £2504, 3rd £1252, 4th £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King (16 wins from 107 runners, 15%) runs MYTHICAL MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs TOP GUY
FANCY THAT: D Skelton won this race in 2018 and 2022. The stable runs TOP GUY today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: I AIN’T YOUR MATE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 217 miles.
TheformoftheStratfordnoviceinwhichMYTHICALMOONmadeawinningstartoverhurdles isworkingoutwellandhedidhisreputationnoharmatallwhenthirdinwhatlookedaprettygoodcontestatExeternexttime He shades preference ahead of Meetmebythesea, who made it 2-2 in this sphere when downing the long odds-on The Kemble Brewery at Ludlow and he should have more to offer Point-winner Top Guy is also entitled to respect.
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1 MEETMEBYTHESEA (IRE) (37) 2-11
B g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu
Mr John P. McManus
5 11-12
Callum Pritchard (7)
Ben Pauling, Naunton Br Mr Maurice Day Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWRunner-up sole start in Irish points and built on hurdles debut success in a 15.8f Ludlow maiden when getting the better of another promising type in a novice over the same C&D last month. Obvious claims here with further progress likely TFRHHHHI BHA126
2 MYTHICAL MOON (GB) (49) 02-13
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Fabrika
The Lee Family, A Stennett & J Wright
5 11-8
Tom Bellamy
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Yorton Farm Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWFair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and took to this discipline well after 6 months off when bagging 14-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) in October Didn’t do much wrong when third at Exeter next time and he remains with potential. TFRHHHHH BHA123
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 10.5f) but didn’t show much switched to hurdles for new yard at Ludlow in November Has subsequently undergone a wind op TFRHIIII BHA-
4 BOSTON BOY (GB) (40) 2/55-4rr
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Samrana (FR)
6 11-2
Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Tanzanite Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br R. W. Russell Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran out for the second start in a row in novice hurdle at Windsor last month. Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA-
5 I AIN’T YOUR MATE (IRE) (16) 32-0
B g Sea Moon - Revelate (IRE)
5 11-2
Jack Tudor
Mr Alan Rogers Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br J. Kennedy Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Brother to bumper winner Sea God and half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2 1/2m hurdle winner Turn Turk Placed both starts in Irish points in spring 2024, but well held starting out over hurdles at Taunton recently TFRHIIII BHA-
6 RIVER RIDER (IRE) (84) 2-0
5 11-2
Ch g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Gaye Flora Alan Johns On The Rocks Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Mrs B. Cloney Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEWProduced a more encouraging first effort than might have been anticipated when second in a Warwick bumper last spring However, it’s very hard to draw any positives from his Uttoxeter reappearance spin on debut for this yard in November Readily passed over now switched to hurdles. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 SLEEPING LATE (GB) (-)
7 11-2
Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wistow Paul O’Brien
Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough
Br Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Rainyday Woman and fairly useful chaser William Cody. By no means devoid of appeal on paper but will probably come on for the run. TFRHHIII BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to 2 point winners, while dam was a 2m hurdles/chase winner Successful himself on his latest start between the flags last month and, having joined a top yard ahead of this Rules debut, he needs close attention in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: DYSART ENOS (IRE) 6 11 1 Paddy Brennan 1-9 (Fergal O’Brien) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Meetmebythesea (IRE), 5-2 Mythical Moon (GB), 4-1 Top Guy (IRE), 16-1 Boston Boy (GB), Sleeping Late (GB), 66-1 I Ain’t Your Mate (IRE), 100-1 Arkendale (GB), River Rider (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 2.38
THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (22 wins from 96 runners, 23%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (5 wins from 24 runners, 21%) runs FIERCE WARRIOR FANCY THAT: I Williams won this race in 2017 and 2024. The stable runs TIDE TIMES today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: AQUILA SKY trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 188 miles.
JACK SPRAT has won the last two hurdles races he’s contested and isn’t fully exposed in this sphere. He wasn’t fully extended when winning at Exeter 11 days ago and has to be of interest racing off the same mark today. One Eye On Vegas struggled up in class last time but he should be capable of better back down in grade on his first try at this trip.Velasco and FierceWarrior contested the same race last month, both shaped better than the bare result and merit consideration here.
1 ONE EYE ON VEGAS (GB) (29) 34-U616
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Savingforvegas (IRE)
8 11-13
Ciaran Gethings
Mr Ben Turner Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard
Br Ben Turner Science Supplements
TIMEFORM VIEWImprovedforthefittingofcheekpieces,winningpair ofslow-groundhandicaps inearly2024 BackontheupwhenresumingwinningwaysatLeicester(20.5f) at the end of last year but struggled up in class from 5lb higher mark 29 days ago. Looks a stayer and 3m could eek out some more improvement TFRHHHHI BHA111
2 VELASCO (IRE) (41) P1-4S64 CD 9 11-13
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR)
Samantha Toomes & Mrs Susan Corbett
Nathan Moscrop
Susan Corbett, Otterburn
Br Kenilworth House Stud Finnies Heavy Haulage
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Thrived towards the end of last season, winning three times at up to 3m Ran better than the bare result when fourth of 7 in a handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 41 days ago, didn’t see out his race as usual. Had another wind op since and not ruled out if having desired effect TFRHHHHI BHA111
3 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL
(IRE) (29) 60-4216 D 8 11-11
B g Shirocco (GER) - Chilly Filly (IRE)
URSA Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Jamie Hamilton
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Dan Gilbert Adra Projects Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWDoubled his hurdles tally by making all (having got first run) in a 0-105 handicap at Musselburgh (24f) last month. Struggled when back in trip in a better race (last of 6, 19.9f) and while he should be appreciate return to 3m he probably doesn’t have much in hand from his current mark. TFRHHHII BHA109
4 COPSHILL LAD (IRE)
(62) 322P-15 BF
Gr g Kingston Hill - Una Sorpresa (GER)
Middleham Park Racing XLVII
7 11-11
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Miss Roisin O’Brien Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedon3ofhis5starts over hurdleslast seasonandjustified supportafter 9months offwhen scoringon yarddebut atStratford(22f) in October, needing every inch of the trip No excuses when fifth (of 9, 24.4f) at Ascot since Any rain that falls may help bring his stamina into play TFRHHHII BHA109
5 BLUE HOP (IRE)
(40) 0/P05-63
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Afaraka (IRE)
Mr R. S. Brookhouse
8 11-9
Jack Quinlan
B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Paddy Kennedy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to take to fences in 3 starts last season but steadily improved back in this sphere, third behind a progressive sort at Windsor (20f) 40 days ago and lightly-raced sort would be dangerous to dismiss now tackling staying trips. TFRHHHHI BHA107
6
FIERCE WARRIOR (IRE) (41) 1515-03
B or Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Kris Kindle (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXXV
Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd
6 11-8
James Bowen
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWInterestingcontenderwithastandouteffortoverhurdles(beatsmartsortfromAlanKingYardatPlumptoninDecemberover2m4f).Hasn’tbeenseen to best effect on last 3 runs, not disgraced when third over C&D after 7 months off and entitled to strip fitter for that. Merits consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA106
7 RIALANNAH (IRE) (23) 2-4P34P 6 11-8
Ch m Mount Nelson - Brixen (IRE) Gavin Sheehan
Mr R Peters and Mr T Ford Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mr Tom Ford Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and failed to justify market support when pulled up at Southwell (heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip today but needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA106
1-2-3: 1.JACK SPRAT (IRE) 2.ONE EYE ON VEGAS 3.VELASCO (IRE)
TIMEFORM VIEWPoint recruit who was first and second in novice hurdles in early 2023, had wind surgery and tried in tongue tie (back on today) since Failed to complete on last three starts over hurdles/fences and while yard in decent form, hard to make a strong case for this one in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA105
9 AQUILA SKY (IRE) (55) 353-45P CD
B g Arcadio (GER) - Starventure (IRE)
Sam Allwood Racing Club
10 11-7
Alan Johns
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Seamus Cooney Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Reached the frame 3 times over fences in the first half of 2024 but not in the same form since returning in November and now reverts to hurdles in a bid to get back to form. TFRHHIII BHA105
10 TIDE TIMES (IRE) (43) 1PP-PRP D
Gr g Vinnie Roe (IRE) - Lady Wagtail (IRE)
11 11-7
Charlie Todd
The DTTW Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Grange Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete last 5 starts over fences, slow jump and early reminder before beaten a long way out last time Hard to fancy back over hurdles TFRHHIII BHA105
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened his account at Ffos Las (23.9f) in May but unable to build on that in three runs since Easy to back seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, soft) 24 days ago and others preferred on the back of that effort TFRHHHII BHA104
12 HORSESOMEHARRY
(GB) (29) P66-104
7 11-5
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Henry Brooke
Have A Go Harry Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr S. G. Adams Swansway
TIMEFORMVIEWFittedwithcheekpiecesandadifferentpropositiononhandicapdebut/reappearancewhensuccessfulatCarlisleinNovember Madeamendsforsubsequent below-par run when good fourth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 29 days ago, shaping as though he’ll relish extra distance today. TFRHHHII BHA103
13
BEST LIFE (IRE)
(35) 4032-P4
7 11-4
B g Leading Light (IRE) - Gli Gli (IRE) Charlie Deutsch
Hemmings Racing Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br John McDowell Trust Inns Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBesteffortoverhurdleswhensecondonhandicapdebutatHaydockinMarchbutyettofirethisseason,losinghisplaceafteracoupleofmid-racemistakes before rallying to finish fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 35 days ago Rain may help his chances on that evidence TFRHHHII BHA102
14
GOLDEN COSMOS (IRE) (34) 53543/-P
B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Lilly Mais (IRE)
Ardroe Developments Ltd
9 11-4
Sam Twiston-Davies
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br M. Fogarty KJ Conroy & Co Ltd, Prime Accountants
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran no sort of race after 22 months off; soon detached, never travelling well, pulled up (34 days ago) Needs to leave that run well behind TFRHHIII BHA102
15 JACK SPRAT (IRE) (11) 41-5241 7 11-4
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Hell Cat Maggie (IRE) Will Featherstone (7)
Mr E. J. M. Spurrier Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr K. D. Cotter BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEWWon two hurdle races at Huntingdon last season and back to form over timber latest when winninga 7-runnerhandicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 11 days ago, only pushed out late on Still relatively unexposed at this sort of distance over hurdles and remains of interest off the same mark today. TFRHHHHH BHA102 (+6)
16 GANDHI MAKER (FR) (29) 312-PUU D
9 11-3
B g Policy Maker (IRE) - Thellya d’Arc (FR) Aaron Anderson (5)
Mr Robert Moncur
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mme M. J. Augereau & Mr R. Terriere Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWPulled up on final start for Phil Kirby in April and failed to complete on two starts for new yard this season, was again in the process of running below-par when departing latest. Opposable TFRHHIII BHA101
17 BURROWS HALL (FR) (52) 212-534 8 11-3
B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - La Vie de Boitron (FR) Nick Scholfield
Mrs C.Casterton & Mrs J.Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Mme Julie Morgan Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdleratupto25f.Madeasolidstarttohischasecareerafterabreakwhenthirdover19fatSedgefieldinNovemberfollowedby fair fourth of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 52 days ago. Can be competitive without threatening market principals. TFRHHHII BHA101
18 MATTIE ROSS (GB) (200) 462-41P
B m Champs Elysees - Ommadawn (IRE)
9 11-2
Finn Lambert (3)
The Zara Syndicate Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br Mr & Mrs R. & P. Scott Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for some creditable efforts last season when winning 23f Market Rasen in June Not in same form when pulled-up on final start of last week and returns from 200 day absence in a warmer race than he has been contesting. TFRHHIII BHA100
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 18
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 8, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note:
PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.
RIALANNAH: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.
SPITALFIELD: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
GOLDEN COSMOS: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
MATTIE ROSS: Following its run on 8/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Jack Sprat (IRE), 8-1 Blue Hop (IRE), 10-1 One Eye On Vegas (GB), Fierce Warrior (IRE), Horsesomeharry (GB), 12-1 Copshill Lad (IRE), 16-1 Best Life (IRE), Burrows Hall (FR), 20-1 Velasco (IRE), Rialannah (IRE), Spitalfield (IRE), 33-1 Golden Cosmos (IRE), 40-1 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE), Ah Whisht (IRE), Gandhi Maker (FR), Mattie Ross (GB), 50-1 Aquila Sky (IRE), 66-1 Tide Times (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 3.13
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (15 wins from 78 runners, 19%) run FINN LOUGH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs BALLYDISCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALLYDISCO trained by L Russell, Kinross, 250 miles.
A case can be made for a few of these but SCENE ONE rates the pick of the weights and can gain a first victory of the season at the chief expense of Musselburgh scorer Okavango Delta. Exmoor Forest, Prince Cleni and Whosmydaddy are all worthy of consideration too in this competitive handicap chase
B g Milan - Jerica Henry Brooke Bowen, Boyes, Coxon, Haycock, Smith Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Thistletown Stud Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/10 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Up 3lb but still needs considering TFRHHHII BHA111
2 BALLYDISCO (IRE) (29) 05-2F24 D
B g Presenting - Alphadite (IRE)
8 11-13
Patrick Wadge Value Racing - Ballydisco Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Amanda Lindsell Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but he recorded a respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA109
3 OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) (23) 646121 C
9 11-11
B g Ocovango - Court My Eye Ryan Mania One For The Road Flower Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in great nick, landing 7-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft, 11/4) 23 days ago. Well in the mix despite a 7lb rise TFRHHHHI BHA107
4 SCENE ONE (IRE) (33) 644-P22
B g Curtain Time (IRE) - Isserkelly Lady (IRE)
9 11-11
Harry Cobden Scene One Partnership
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Mr William Norris Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences last season and comes here on the back of a good second of 7 at Fakenham 33 days ago Weighted to go close eased 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA107
5 SWAPPED (FR) (113) PP-P4P4
8 11-11
B g Sinndar (IRE) - La Bezizais (FR) Tom Broughton (5)
Exors of the late Mr Milson Robinson Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mr Luc Monnet Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to hit top form for his current yard and he came in last of 4 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 113 days ago. Switches to chasing with work to do TFRHHIII BHA107
6 EXMOOR FOREST (IRE) (25) 31P303 D 8 11-10
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Horner Vale (IRE)
James Davies West Country Hillbillies 1 Nigel Hawke, Tiverton
Br P. M. Prior-Wandesforde Junction 24 Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bangor in June and had a wind op before posting a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA106
7 HARJO (IRE) (22) 2P-PPP3 D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Frankly Native (IRE)
8 11-8
Sam Twiston-Davies Thackray, Ogilvy & Arthur
Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton
Br Raymond McDonnell Merriebelle Stable LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Won his second chase start in 2023 but below par since, tried in blinkers when a well-held third of 7 at Huntingdon 22 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA104
1-2-3: 1.SCENE ONE (IRE) 2.OKAVANGO DELTA (IRE) 3.EXMOOR FOREST (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 KIT’S COTY (IRE) (25) 1P-3365
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Great Jane (FR)
Owners Group 120
Br M. Fleming & T. Westropp Bennett
7 11-5
Tom Bellamy
Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Owners Group
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair winner at 22f over hurdles who posted a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA101
9 LADRONNE (FR) (66) 2-6PB04 CD
B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR)
T C Racing Syndicate
Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu
11 11-4
Brian Hughes
Tjade Collier, Wilsden
T C Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but he came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 66 days ago. Back up in trip Must improve TFRHHIII BHA100
10 WHOSMYDADDY (IRE) (40) 611-5P3 D
B g Atlantic Waves (IRE) - Misty Native (IRE)
Mr J. Fyffe
7 11-4
Sam Coltherd
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Martin Cullinane JF Kegs(Scotland)Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, first run since leaving Sandy Thomson when an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.1f, soft) 40 days ago, fading late on Needs considering back in trip here. TFRHHHII BHA100
11 MIXEDWAVE (IRE) (47) 214-605 D
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Chicklemix
Pam’s People
Br P. M. & M. H. Sly
8 11-2
Paul O’Brien
Pam Sly, Peterborough
Pam Sly Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 of his 7 starts last term but yet to hit top form this season, fifth of 6 in 3m handicap at Huntingdon 47 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA98
12 ILLOGICAL LOGIC (FR)
(71) P65523
Ch g Coastal Path - Vierge Sainte (FR)
Trembath Nisbet Hughes Wright
7 10-5
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br Haras de Saint Voir SCA & Mr Joel Denis Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler/chaser arrives in good nick, headgear applied when third of 5 in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in November Can make his presence felt once more. TFRHHHII BHA87
13 PRINCE CLENI (FR) (23)
214031 D
7 10-2
B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Cleni River (FR) Adam Wedge
Daffodil Racing Cleni
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br S.C.E.A de La Metairie Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his second success of the season in 9-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up 2lb but very much one to consider TFRHHHII BHA84
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10. Stewards Note:
SWAPPED: Following its run on 3/10/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
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British racing has reduced the number of horses that fall by athird and fatalities to 0.2% of 90,000 yearly runners. horsepwr.co.uk #horsepwr
SEVENTH RACE 3.48
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH JODAMI SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2003, 2nd £1002, 3rd £501, 4th £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Fergal O’Brien (17 wins from 80 runners, 21%) runs TIDDESLEY WOOD
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs COBBLER’S BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEL OMBRE trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 204 miles.
TIMES ARE GREEN was an eyecatcher first time up at Southwell last month and could be the way to go with this stiffer test sure to suit and Harry Cobden booked Tiddesley Wood, Cobbler’s Boy and Datsalrightcharlie head up a number of interesting newcomers.
1 BEL OMBRE (IRE) (50) 5 5 11-2
Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Slani (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
Mrs Sarah Keys Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mrs Margaret Slattery Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Brother to dual bumper winner Avakate. 15/2, never on terms fitted with tongue tie in Market Rasen bumper 7 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
2
COBBLER’S BOY (IRE) (307) 2-
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Cobbler’s Gold (IRE)
5 11-2
Harry Skelton Sullivan Bloodstock Limited
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Philip Heskin Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point last March Market confidence significant for a top stable which boasts a fine strike rate with bumper runners this term TFRHHHHI BHA-
3
DATSALRIGHTCHARLIE
(IRE) (-)
5 11-2
B g Kingston Hill - First Act Gavin Sheehan
The GD Partnership Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
Br Mr Brian Keenan Jnr BetVictor
TIMEFORM VIEW £67,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Granny Lowrie, stayed 3m Dam, lightly raced, closely related to top-class 2m hurdler Darlan. Makes plenty of appeal on paper TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FAST WORK (IRE) (41) 03
B g Workforce - Pixey Punk
5 11-2
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs J Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Porlock Vale Stud Pektron Group Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Better for debut when third at Newcastle 6 weeks ago, looking more one for longer trips over jumps despite his Flat-based pedigree. TFRHHHII BHA-
5
GLANCE AT MIDNIGHT (GB) (35) 0
B g Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend
5 11-2
Jay Tidball (5)
Mr Andrew J. Martin Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Pitchall Stud Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBrother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler Finest View and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Can You Call Stiff task and well held on debut in listed contest at Ascot (100/1) 5 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 KLUB DE REVE (FR) (251) 21
B g Fly With Me (FR) - Silouette de Reve (FR)
5 11-2
Paul O’Brien
Cheerio Partnership. Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Mr Jean-Paul Gronfier OLBG
TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, £35,000 4-y-o, Fly With Me gelding. Point winner last May and one to note TFRHHHII BHA-
7
MEXICAN STAN (GB) (-)
5 11-2
B g Passing Glance - Artic Bliss Lee Edwards First Chance Racing Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br First Chance Racing Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding Half-brother to 1 3/4m winner Artic Nel. Dam, modest 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed easy 3m) Mexican Pete TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) 2.TIDDESLEY WOOD 3.COBBLER’S BOY (IRE)
Jane Arnold and Rene Foulquies Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham
Br Sean Gorman Coombs Group
TIMEFORMVIEW
£9,0003-y-o,£21,0004-y-o.Half-brotherto3winners,includingusefulhurdlewinner/fairlyusefulchaserGallyhill(2m/21/2mwinner,byGetaway)and fairly useful chaser Nortonthorpelegend (21f-27f winner, by Midnight Legend). Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) TFRHHHII BHA-
9 STORMING GEORGE
(IRE) (-)
B g Order of St George (IRE) - Nickel (IRE)
5 11-2
Jack Quinlan
Mr Neil King Neil King, Burderop
Br Mr Neville Reid
TIMEFORM VIEW £32,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Nickelforce Dam, point winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 2 1/2m) Glencassley. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 SYFONIC SAM (GB) (28)
0
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pearl Buttons
6 11-2
Nathan Moscrop
Mr Lee Aldsworth Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br W. P. Jenks Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEW Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners. Imposing sort well held on debut at Wetherby (40/1) 4 weeks ago, looking one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
11 TIDDESLEY WOOD (GB) (-) 5 11-2
Ch g Sir Percy - Doyly Carte
Jonathan Burke
Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Imre Investments Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW £50,000 3-y-o, Sir Percy gelding. Dam bumper winner (on debut)/2m-19f hurdle winner Tongue tied Of obvious interest on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-
12 TIMES ARE GREEN (IRE) (39) 6
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Times Are Grey (IRE)
5 11-2
Harry Cobden
Mr R. Kingston Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Mr Roy Kingston Hatherden Horse Transport TIMEFORMVIEWHalf-brother to bumper winner Times Are Blue. 10/1, promise in Southwell bumper last month, catching the eyewith some good late work having been in need of the experience. Sure to progress with this stiffer test bound to suit and one to consider under Cobden TFRHHHHH BHA-
13
ANNIES GOLD (GB) (58) 0-0
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Black Annie (IRE)
6 10-9
Tom Broughton (5)
Mr S. W. Campion Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Mr & Mrs I. Ross Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumpers 10 months apart TFRHIIII BHA-
14
MISS MACARONI (GB) (-)
5 10-9
B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Saint Goustan (FR) Ben Jones
James & Jean Potter Ltd Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group, Potters House, Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEW Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to bumper winner I’d Go Maniac, from good French family. One to note on debut with yard having gone close with a few in bumpers since the turn of the year TFRHHHII BHA-
15 KIND
INTENTION
(GB) (-)
B g Dartmouth - Ask Catkin (IRE)
Mrs C. Antcliff
4 10-3
Ben Poste
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br Catherine Antcliff Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDartmouth gelding Dam, fair 23f/25f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Getareason In-form stable had a first-time-out bumper winner last month so a market move would be interesting. TFRHHHII BHA-
16 SUPER FREDDIE (GB) (-)
B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Rons Dream
4 10-3
Sam Twiston-Davies Baker, Lakin, Cooke and Dodd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
2024: LES’S DESTINY STAR (IRE) 5 11 4 Ben Jones 6-5 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 16 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Times Are Green (IRE), 5-1 Cobbler’s Boy (IRE), 7-1 Tiddesley Wood (GB), 17-2 Datsalrightcharlie (IRE), 11-1 Miss Macaroni (GB), 12-1 Klub de Reve (FR), 14-1 Super Freddie (GB), 25-1 Bel Ombre (IRE), Fast Work (IRE), Storming George (IRE), 33-1 Mexican Stan (GB), Kind Intention (GB), 40-1 Steal The Moves (IRE), 66-1 Glance At Midnight (GB), Syfonic Sam (GB), 200-1 Annies Gold (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.25 - THE VIRGIN BET EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for maiden four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race. Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. Virgin Bet and the Trustees of the EBF have generously sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 35 entries at £60. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 12.55 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries, 1 at £10 and 23 at £50. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.28 - THE LIVESCORE BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 38 entries at £40. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.03 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6535 to the winning horse The second to receive £3010, the third £1504 and the fourth £753. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 18th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries at £60. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5008; Second £2504; Third £1252; Fourth £626. (Penalty Value £6535.20)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.38 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 27 entries at £50. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights lowered 2lb
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.13 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Penalties, after January 11th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person, who in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Red Rum Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 3m at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Red Rum Series qualifier 21 entries at £50. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.48 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Jodami Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2614 to the winning horse The second to receive £1204, the third £601 and the fourth £301. for 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, January 18th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 22nd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 3lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Jodami Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 2m at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have finished in the first 8 places in a Go North Jodami Series Qualifier during the current season. 35 entries at £24. - Closed January 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2003; Second £1002; Third £501; Fourth £251. (Penalty Value £2614.08)
