Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 25th January by Arena Racing Company

Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase Raceday Preview

12:20

Belfrina will be looking to atone for her last flight fall when looking all-over the winner here on her previous start. Matwana has to be deemed as a fortunate winner that day, but she too ran a solid race and will offer stern opposition once more to Belfrina. Morning Air could well have the measure of them both, as she showed when beating the boys in impressive fashion on debut.

12:55

Thomas Mor, who came back after a long absence to win nicely over hurdles, now takes on fences for the ﬁrst time Rock My Way has recently joined Joe Tizzard and we are bound to see more improvement, so this consistent seven-year-old can’t be dismissed lightly Grand Albert is still relatively lowly weighted and looks certain to be a strong contender here after a storming last run at Wetherby.

13:30

It is probably going to need an impressive performance to lower the colours of the hattrick chasing Nells Son A form line suggests Nells Son has the beating of Calico when the pair’s recent form is weighed against the consistent Matata. General Medrano went off a well backed short price favourite last time, but ultimately was let down by some poor jumping. This looks quite a warm contest and he’ll need to have polished up his act in the meantime, but if so will be a danger to all.

14:05

A tricky Grade 2 Novice Hurdle over 3 miles. The early betting suggests the front three runners at the market - Western Knight, Ma Shantou and Moon Rocket -are closely matched. Western Knight is the likely candidate to go off favourite for Joe Tizzard and is in decent form since the start of the season with two wins and a second, with the only defeat coming at Cheltenham in December. Western Knight is clearly well thought of by connections and currently holds two entries for the Cheltenham Festival in March. Our selection is the lightly raced 5yo Moon Rocket for Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls. He is unbeaten in two runs this season, improving with a combined winning distance of 20 lengths. We don’t think there will be any issue with the trip or going and we expect Moon Rocket to continue to improve

14:40

A Grade 2 Mares Only Hurdle over 3 miles. The likely favourite, and our selection, is Kateira trained by the in-form trainer Dan Skelton. She is extremely well thought of and holds entries for the Cheltenham Festival in March in the Mares and Stayers Hurdle The danger and second favourite is the Irish trained challenger Jetara, who has kept good company this season and been solidly supported in the betting market on each occasion, with today's small field likely to suit.

15:15

The Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase is traditionally one of the toughest handicap chases of the year This is certainly a race for the each way bettors at around 5/1 the ﬁeld. You could make a case for plenty of the 17 runners that will go to post today but we have narrowed it down to three runners against the ﬁeld in the shape of Famous Bridge, Bowtogreatness and Idalko Bihoue Our top selection is Famous Bridge, who we think at around 14/1 and 5 places is a decent each-way option. He comes here today on a fair mark of 136, having had two runs this season, and was beaten favourite at Haydock just before Christmas off a mark of 137.

15:50

A Grade 2 handicap hurdle The selection here each-way is the improving Paul Collins runner To Chase a Dream who has run three times this season, winning twice when favourite - both times at Carlisle (the trainer’s local course). His ﬁrst run of the season, back in October, saw him win from a mark of 115; the handicapper clearly noticed the improvement and he was sent off on a very good run at Cheltenham in December 127lbs in what looks a stronger race than this. He receives a mark of 129 today, a hike of 14lbs across 3 runs. Another interesting runner (and likely favourite) is the Nicky Hendersontrained Punctuation, who hasn’t run since the ﬂat in May at Goodwood. He looks to have been given a fair chance by the handicapper off a mark of 133.

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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!

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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

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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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FIRST RACE 12.20

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR JUVENILE FOUR YRS OLD FILLIES

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs INSPIRE HOPE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs MORNING AIR LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELFRINA trained by D Pipe, Wellington, 238 miles.

BELFRINA’s form received a boost from Melon on Thursday and she’s fancied to get off the mark here for all that Morning Air looked highly promising first time over hurdles Matwana is also of interest.

1 ANALIESE (GB) (-)

B f Harzand (IRE) - Amourice (IRE)

Four Gents

Shane Quinlan

Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Br Elms Bloodstock & Miss A Gibson Fleming Bob Price & Son Groundworks

TIMEFORMVIEW£18,000 3-y-o, Harzand ﬁlly Dam, 1 1/2m-1 3/4m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France (17f-19f winner) Angel’s Share Tricky assignment for a hurdling newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

2 BELFRINA

(IRE)

(27) 2F BF 11-0

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Partita

Green Agri Land Ltd Racing

Jack Tudor

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Aston House Stud W & S Recycling, Green Agri Land Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1 1/4m) and shaped well when second on hurdling debut (form was boosted on Thursday). Unseated next time but makes plenty of appeal TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 BLUE MOON

LADY (GB) (38) 1

B f Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Dasina (GER)

B Jones & Son

Br Yorton Farm Stud

11-0

Charlie Price

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Made perfect start to her career in 6-runner contest at Ludlow four weeks ago. Penalty to carry but a likely player with improvement forthcoming TFRHHHII BHA-

4 INSPIRE HOPE (IRE) (27) 2124F3 D 11-0

B f Camelot - Casual

Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard

Brian Hughes

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Barronstown Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a juvenile hurdle for Joseph O’Brien in July Respectable efforts so far for new yard but there are others with more potential. TFRHHHII BHA109

5 MATWANA (FR) (27) 241 CD 11-0

Ch f Galiway - Matwan (FR)

Paul O’Brien

Mrs Ceri Fell Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Guy Pariente Holding Spral OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed previous promise when won 8-runner juvenile hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago, running on May have more to offer, so count be discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA110

6 MORNING AIR (FR) (55) 1 11-0

B f Doctor Dino (FR) - Morning Dust (IRE)

Ned Fox

Lady Price, C Shaw, C Boylan & I Tagg Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Haras de La Perelle Faucets Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful Flat winner in the mud in France and made a successful hurdle debut at Leicester 35 days ago in the style of one who could have plenty more to offer. Sure to leave bare form behind TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 NANCY P (IRE) (52) 11-0

B f Ulysses (IRE) - Pelosi (IRE)

Moore Racing Syndicate

Br Leo Hayes

Niall Houlihan

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1 1/2m), won once in 2024, well held on stable debut last time. Not a likely type on hurdling debut TFRHHIII BHA-

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SECOND RACE 12.55

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB

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Total prize fund £25000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (20 wins from 131 runners, 15%) runs GRAND ALBERT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 27 runners, 22%) runs WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THOMAS MOR trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 240 miles.

GRAND ALBERT has taken well to chasing and looks open to further improvement, so he’s preferred to Thomas Mor, who was successful over hurdles last time A bigger effort from President Scottie can’t be ruled out, so he’s also considered.

1 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (30) 11P15/-1 D

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

8 11-10

Sean Houlihan

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving David Pipe when 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 30 days ago, staying on well Stable is going well and looks the sort to take to chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA144

2 ROCK MY WAY (IRE) (28) 232-314 CD

7 11-0

B g Getaway (GER) - Far Rock (IRE) Brendan Powell

J P Romans & Nick Case Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br Rockvale Stud Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winneroverhurdlesin2023whowasplacedall3startsoverfencesearlierthisyearforSydHosie.Steppeduponreappearance/stabledebutwhenlanding 3-runner handicap chase here in November and not disgraced when fourth at Newbury last time Has switched yards again and deserves respect TFRHHHII BHA134

3 WHAT PATH (FR) (20) 033330 D

B g Coastal Path - Quoi d’Autre (FR)

Mr John Grifﬁn

Br Mrs M. Pallot & Mr J. C. Pallot

8 10-12

James Bowen

Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler. Ridden too aggressively on chase bow/ﬁnal start for Willie Mullins. Decent effort sole start for Sophie Leech when third in maiden chase at Galway in August but hasn’t ﬁred yet for current yard TFRHHIII BHA132

4 GRAND ALBERT (IRE) (29) 3212-31 D 7 10-10

Ch g Jet Away - Ruthy Lukey (IRE)

Brian Hughes Owners Group 123

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br James Codd Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning Irish pointer who improved with each start over hurdles last term and built on an encouraging chasing debut when scoring cosily at Wetherby last time Makes most appeal TFRHHHHH BHA130

5 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (29) 60-32P5 D 8 10-8

B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE)

Tom Bellamy

Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Conor Murphy Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Fantastic start in novices at Worcester and Cheltenham (handicap) for Christian Williams in the autumn and was back on track when ﬁfth at Kempton last time. Has rejoined former yard and isn’t without hope TFRHHHII BHA128

PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE) (23) 2114-23 D BF 7 10-5

B g Milan - Kinard True (IRE)

Danny McMenamin Hargrove, Parker & Rafferty Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Michael & Linda O’Sullivan Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last term on the up over hurdles, including a 20.5f win at Ayr. Two promising runs over fences to date and may have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA125

2024: EGBERT 7 10 6 Tom Cannon 7-1 (Alan King) 7 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Grand Albert (IRE), 3-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), 4-1 President Scottie (IRE), 6-1 Rock My Way (IRE), 15-2 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 22-1 What Path (FR)

1-2-3: 1.GRAND ALBERT (IRE) 2.THOMAS MOR (IRE) 3.PRESIDENT SCOTTIE (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 1.30

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 78YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £20195, 2nd £10095, 3rd £5050, 4th £2525, 5th £1260. (Penalty Value £26405)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (17 wins from 80 runners, 21%) runs THIRD TIME LUCKI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs CALICO

WEIGHTWATCHER: HERBIERS won off a handicap mark of 137, his rating is now down 9lb to 128. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GENERAL MEDRANO trained by E Fenton, Marlborough, 184 miles.

Nicky Richards’ NELLS SON comes here at the top of his game and is fancied to make it 3-3 this term at the chief expense of fellow hat-trick seeker Stormin Crossgales C&D winner Calico could also have a say if bouncing back from a poor Cheltenham third last out.

1 NELLS SON (GB) (48) 4210-11 D

10 12-0

B g Trans Island - Miss Nellie (IRE) Danny McMenamin

David & Nicky Robinson Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br Langdale Racing & Bloodstock Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever at present and followed up his win in Carlisle graduation event with 2m1f handicap success at Kelso last month. Up another 5lb but that form has been franked so he’s a big player TFRHHHHH BHA149

2 CALICO (GER) (69) 204-P13 CD

B g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE)

Mr John J Reilly

9 11-7

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner but he turned in a below-par effort when a remote third of 4 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 69 days ago. The sort to bounce back with cheekpieces reﬁtted TFRHHHII BHA142

3 GENERAL MEDRANO (IRE) (38) 430-214 D BF 8 11-6

B g Ocovango - Talween Ben Jones

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Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Ms Anne Wishart Elite Racing Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newbury (2m) in November but he beat only one in 5-runner handicap chase there 38 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA141

4 THIRD TIME LUCKI (IRE) (42) 3140/-26 CD

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Deﬁnite Valley (IRE)

10 11-3

Jack Hogan (3)

The Craze Family Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Mr G. Delaney Dunraven Group of Companies

TIMEFORMVIEWA smart chaser at his best for Dan Skelton in 2022/23 Joined present connections for £190,000 and runner-up in 4-runner handicap at Cheltenham (15.9f) in November only to disappoint when last of 6 there following month. Has it to prove now. TFRHHIII BHA138

5 HERBIERS (FR) (30) 214/2-P5 C D

B g Waldpark (GER) - Qualanke (FR)

Nevers I and The Escape Artists

8 10-7

Toby Wynne (3)

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Jacques Cypres Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicap hurdler/chaser but lightly raced in recent seasons. Yet to ﬁre in two runs this term after 19 months off so others appeal more on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA128

6 STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) (24) 544411 CD 8 10-5

B g Sageburg (IRE) - Nodelay (IRE)

John Lawson & Charles Pogson

Br Mrs Margaret M. Lynch

Richard Patrick

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after scoring over C&D and in 4-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) 24 days ago. Up another 5lb but he can go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA126

7 PETIT TONNERRE (FR) (56) 0-00266

B g Waldpark (GER) - Perpette (FR)

7 10-4

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

Br A. De La Motte Saint Pierre et al Wasdell Group

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only sixth of 9 to General Medrano in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with more required. TFRHHIII BHA125

1-2-3: 1.NELLS SON 2.STORMIN CROSSGALES (IRE) 3.CALICO (GER)

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2024: GABRIEL’S GETAWAY (IRE) 7 9 13 Ben Godfrey 12-1 (Anthony Honeyball) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Nells Son (GB), Calico (GER), 9-2 General Medrano (IRE), 11-2 Stormin Crossgales (IRE), 10-1 Petit Tonnerre (FR), 16-1 Third Time Lucki (IRE), 18-1 Herbiers (FR)

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FOURTH RACE 2.05

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

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DON NOVICES’ HURDLE

Total prize fund

RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

£75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £32685, 2nd £13418, 3rd £6713, 4th £3353, 5th £1680, 6th £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Greenall & J Guerrieo (15 wins from 78 runners, 19%) runs GAMESTERS GUY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Fenton (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs MA SHANTOU

FANCY THAT: B Pauling won this race in 2016, 2019 and 2021. The stable runs JIG’S FORGE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: WESTERN KNIGHT trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 219 miles.

None of these can be ruled out in a cracking River Don but the vote goes to WESTERN KNIGHT who still looked a work in progress when an excellent second in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time out and can quickly resume winning ways here. Ma Shantou could emerge as the chief threat on his first go over 3m, although Jig’s Force, Yellow Car, Moon Rocket and Gamesters Guy all need factoring in too.

colours no horse age st lb

1 WESTERN KNIGHT (IRE) (42) 2/0-112

B g Westerner - Milford Maggie (IRE)

The Wychwood Partnership

6 11-3

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne Br Mr Noel O’Connor Coral Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to win novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ascot before an excellent second of 6 in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (3m) last month Has more to offer and merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 FRISBY (IRE) (28) 12-3 D

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Je T’Aime (IRE)

Hold My Beer, B Hague, M Lee & A Duffus

7 11-0

Brian Hughes

Patrick Neville, Leyburn

Br Mr K. D. Cotter Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on sole outing in points and shaped well after 10 months off when a debut third of 10 in 2m3f Catterick novice hurdle four weeks ago. This is much tougher but he’s sure to build on that initial effort TFRHHHII BHA-

3 GAMESTERS GUY (GB) (55) 131-21

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Gamesters Lady

Gamesters Partnership

Br Kinsale Stud & Mr D. V Williams

6 11-0

Toby Wynne

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Swansway, Bryn Vyrnwy Caravan Park

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper scorer who has made a highly promising start in this sphere, very easily landing 12-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last month. This demands more but he’s a major player nonetheless TFRHHHII BHA127

4 JIG’S FORGE (IRE) (66) F31-1 D

B g Westerner - Tisonlyme (IRE)

Mr K. Dole

6 11-0

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mrs Karen McLoughney Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start in this sphere in 12-runner novice at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 66 days ago. Can build on that, especially now stepped up in trip Considered TFRHHHII BHA-

5 MA SHANTOU (IRE) (41) 310-211

B g Shantou (USA) - Ma Pretention (FR)

Mighty Acorn Stables

6 11-0

Rex Dingle

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Michael & Leonard Cave Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who bids for a hat-trick after landing novice hurdles (around 2m4f) at Warwick and Windsor this winter Open to further improvement now stepped up to 3m In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA130

6 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (24) 61-11 C D

Br g Doyen (IRE) - Sea Rocket (IRE)

Youneverknow

Br Mr Dean Sinnott

5 11-0

Tom Bellamy

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

Kim Bailey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBought for £92,000 after easily getting off the mark in Irish points and he has looked a useful prospect in bagging a maiden here in November and 3m novice at Southwell 24 days ago. Can’t be discounted with more progress on the cards. TFRHHHII BHA127

7 YELLOW CAR (IRE) (42) U12153

Br g Malinas (GER) - Golan Road (IRE)

7 11-0

Nick Slatter

Mr Graeme P. McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold

Br Mr Seamus P Neville

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who looked quite useful when winning 2 of his ﬁrst 3 starts over hurdles at Newton Abbot and Fontwell. Posted a good third of 6 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m) last time so can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA126

1-2-3: 1.WESTERN KNIGHT (IRE) 2.MA SHANTOU (IRE) 3.JIG’S FORGE (IRE)

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8 SUNSET HILL (IRE) (24) 6-65212

Gr m Kingston Hill - Sunset Times (IRE)

6 10-7

Nathan Moscrop Ian Turnbull,AndyBell,MikeSevers,Corbett

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Miss Mary R. Barry Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEWImproving type who opened her hurdling account in 2m5f novice at Kelso in December before posting an excellent second of 7 in 2m4f Southwell handicap 24 days ago. This is tougher but she can’t be ruled out on her ﬁrst go over 3m TFRHHHII BHA115

2024: KERRYHILL (IRE) 6 11 0 Brian Hughes 7-1 (Ruth Jefferson) 10 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Western Knight (IRE), 7-2 Ma Shantou (IRE), 9-2 Moon Rocket (IRE), 5-1 Gamesters Guy (GB), 8-1 Jig’s Forge (IRE), 18-1 Yellow Car (IRE), 22-1 Sunset Hill (IRE), 66-1 Frisby (IRE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.40

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE VIRGIN BET YORKSHIRE ROSE

MARES’ HURDLE

RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £60000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £26148, 2nd £10734, 3rd £5370, 4th £2682, 5th £1344, 6th £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (14 wins from 120 runners, 12%) runs KATEIRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs KATEIRA

LONGEST TRAVELLER: JETARA trained by J Harrington, Ireland.

FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs KATEIRA today. J Harrington won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs JETARA today.

A winner at Kempton in November, KATEIRA ran another solid race when fifth in the Long Walk at Ascot on her latest outing 5 weeks ago and she looks to hold prime claims of getting back to winning ways returned to calmer waters. Irish-raider Jetara and Wyenot can give Dan Skelton’s mare most to think about

1 JETARA (IRE) (27) 33-2153

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Jelan (IRE)

Mr G. McGrath

Br Gerard M. McGrath

7 11-6

James Bowen

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulmarewhoaddedtohertallyinmares’ListedhurdleonreturninOctoberandfolloweduponFlatattheCurragh(12f)amonthlater Weakenedtamely next time but conﬁrmed she’s back in form when third in Leopardstown Grade 3 4 weeks ago. Respected up in trip with cheekpieces enlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA145

2 KATEIRA (GB) (35) 241-315

B m Kayf Tara - Raitera (FR)

Mr Stephen Bough & Dan Skelton

8 11-6

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORM VIEWGood winner of big field Aintree handicap on final start last season and stepped up on her reappearance effort in November when winning 5-runner Listed mares ’ hurdle at Kempton (21f) later that month Far from disgraced when fifth in Grade 1 Long Walk latest and lead claims back against her own sex. TFRHHHHH BHA145

3 WYENOT (GB) (42) P13-141 CD

Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Ambrosia’s Promise (IRE)

StrachanSalweyGriﬁthGrahamInkinThompson

6 11-6

David Bass

Henry Daly, Ludlow

Br Mrs P. Bailey and Miss S Bailey Humphrey Butler Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive mare with a good strike rate, her ﬁfth success from 8 hurdle runs coming in C&D Listed event 6 weeks ago, jumping well and drawing clear before 2 out. Looks sure to give another good account of herself TFRHHHHI BHA137

4 PINOT ROUGE (IRE) (23) 14-36P4 CD

Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Moanbaun Lady (IRE)

Mr S. Oliver

7 11-4

Nathan Moscrop

Susan Corbett, Otterburn

Br Seamus O’Roarke Finnies Heavy Haulage

TIMEFORM VIEWPoint winner who took well to hurdling last season, winning C&D Listed novice before a good fourth in Aintree Grade 1. Not without promise on 2 of her 3 starts over fences late last year and she ran well when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Ayr (24.3f) 23 days ago. Still, this tougher TFRHHIII BHA126

DELLA CASA LUNGA

(IRE) (29) 11-P621 D

7 11-2

B m Champs Elysees - Longhouse Presents Richard Patrick

C & C Boultbee Brooks

Br Kilbarry Farm Enterprises

Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope

Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever allof a sudden, ﬁnishing second behind Kateira in a Kempton Listed race before scoring readily (on back of a wind op) in a handicap there 8 days ago. Likely she’ll need to pull out even more if she’s to get the better of her old rival here, though TFRHHHII BHA138

6 SALSADA (IRE) (30)

662P11 8 11-2

Ch m Mukhadram - Mokaraba

Brian Ellison Racing Club

Br Tinnakill Bloodstock

Danny McMenamin

Brian Ellison, Malton

Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWUseful Flat winner who has put it all together in winning back-to-back Sedgeﬁeld handicaps (at 19.8f) in recent months Clearly right at the top of her game at present but she has plenty on her plate now stepped up markedly in class. TFRHHIII BHA126

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kateira (GB), 11-4 Jetara (IRE), 7-2 Wyenot (GB), 15-2 Della Casa Lunga (IRE), 33-1 Pinot Rouge (IRE), Salsada (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 3.15

ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £100000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £43580, 2nd £17890, 3rd £8950, 4th £4470, 5th £2240, 6th £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (17 wins from 80 runners, 21%) runs YOUNG BUSTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs SNIPE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FORWARD PLAN trained by A Honeyball, Beaminster, 251 miles.

It’s surely just a matter of time before THE CHANGING MAN opens his account over fences and this could be it after excellent runner-up efforts in similar events at Newcastle and Ascot. This is typically competitive, though, with hat-trick seeking Tightenourbelts and last year’s runner-up Forward Plan heading the dangers

1 RAFFLE TICKET (GB) (43) 621P-1P C 11 12-0

B g Fair Mix (IRE) - Halo Flora Shane Quinlan (3) Countess Cathcart Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth Br Shade Oak Stud Bob Price & Son Groundworks TIMEFORMVIEW Low mileage 11-y-o who looked better than ever when landing a Aintree handicap in May. Never involved at Cheltenham since, however, and opposable off top weight TFRHHIII BHA143

2 ARIZONA CARDINAL (GB) (43) P111-P0 D 9 11-12

B g Kayf Tara - Mathine (FR) Ciaran Gethings Oakman Racing Club Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard

Br Mr J. L. Lightfoot Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC

TIMEFORMVIEWAdmirable sort who signed off last term with victory in Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree. Looked rusty when pulled up at Chepstow on October’s return and fared better on ﬁrst go in a cross country at Cheltenham Does look high enough in the handicap, though TFRHHHII BHA141

3 TIGHTENOURBELTS (IRE) (38) 46-3611 D

B g Mahler - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)

Salvo & Alex Giannini, A Gemmell

8 11-11

Rex Dingle

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Mr John Connolly Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to kick on over fences last season but seems to have got his act together now, impressing with his jumping when winning at Exeter and Ludlow last 2 starts Worth a shot in a valuable event like this TFRHHHHI BHA140

4 SURE TOUCH (GB) (42) 111-150

B g Yeats (IRE) - Liberthine (FR)

Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner

9 11-10

James Bowen

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Br Upton Viva Stud geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan

TIMEFORMVIEWHad a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and further progress over fences last season, completing 4-timer in Summer Plate at Market Rasen Winning run came to an end in Grand Sefton at Aintree, however, and struggled at Cheltenham last month. TFRHHIII BHA139

5 FORWARD PLAN (IRE) (42) 1213-43 CD

Br g Valirann (FR) - Culmore Native (IRE)

The Steeple Chasers

9 11-9

Chad Bament (10)

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Francis Flynn geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWLikeable chaser who only just failed in this last season Follows the exact same route this time around (much better for return when good third over C&D 6 weeks ago) and another very bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA138

6 THE CHANGING MAN (IRE) (35) 442-F22

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bitofapuzzle

Susan and John Waterworth

8 11-8

Brendan Powell

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

Br O’Sullivan Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive over hurdles but mixed record over fences last season However, back to best when runner-up in Rehearsal Chase (behind Frero Banbou) at Newcastle and Silver Cup at Ascot last 2 starts and should go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA137

7 FAMOUS BRIDGE (IRE) (35) 1PU4-23 D BF 9 11-7

B g Fame And Glory - Wahiba Hall (IRE)

Sean Quinlan Hemmings Racing Nicky Richards, Greystoke

Br John Gallagher Trust Inns Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Haydock last season before respectable fourth in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham in March Decent placed efforts both starts this term but did disappoint in this 12 months ago. Headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA136

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8 FRERO BANBOU (FR) (29) 66P-612

B g Apsis - Lady Banbou (FR)

10 11-6

Ned Fox (3)

Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Madame Evelyne Banchereau Faucets Limited

TIMEFORM VIEWTook advantage of reduced mark in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (by 1 1/4 lengths from The Changing Man), jumping well over the longest trip he’s faced. Beaten only by an unexposed one at Kempton since and remains unexposed at this distance Player TFRHHHHI BHA135

9 SINE NOMINE

(GB) (30) 1211-UF D

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Hymn To Love (FR)

9 11-4

Brian Hughes

Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham, Thirsk

Br Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed herself one of the best hunters around when landing the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham Festival (26.3f, heavy) last season Let down by jumping both starts this term but remains an interesting runner with Brian Hughes taking over. TFRHHHHI BHA133

10 YOUNG

BUSTER

(IRE) (91) 113P-25 D BF

B g Yeats (IRE) - Shatani (IRE)

9 11-3

Jack Hogan (3)

The Good Stock Syndicate Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Br Yawl Bloodstock & James Browne Bresbet

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved sent chasing last term, completing hat-trick in a handicap at Kelso (22.3f) over a year ago. Just respectable efforts both starts this term 5 months apart but has been eased 1lb. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA132

11 BOWTOGREATNESS

(IRE) (24) 0-651P3

Br g Westerner - Miss Baden (IRE)

Harry Redknapp & Sophie Pauling

9 11-2

Ben Jones

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Mr J. McDonald Fitzdares TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofcareer-lowmarkwhenﬁnallyoffthemarkoverfencesatNewbury,jumpingboldlyatthehead ofaffairs.Addedtopatchyrecord when running below-par at Newcastle 3 weeks later but didn’t run too badly at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA131

12 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (27) 5P-PPU4 CD

B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

10 11-2

Tom Broughton (5)

Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg

Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWResponded well to ﬁrst-time headgear when scoring over C&D13 months ago before good ﬁfthin this off6lbhigher followingmonth.Struggled over fences since but did at least show he retains ability back hurdling here last month. On a workable mark if building on that TFRHHHII BHA131

DOCPICKEDME (IRE) (42) PP-6632 CD

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Hard Luck (IRE)

9 11-0

Charlie Maggs (5)

Mr R. Key Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

Br T. J. Hurley RH Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWNot the most consistent but ran best race for a while when close second of 14 to Charlie Uberalles over C&D 6 weeks ago and another good-value claimer takes over TFRHHHII BHA129

14 IDALKO BIHOUE (FR) (26) F165-05 D

Br g Balko (FR) - Vann Bihouee (FR)

7 10-13

Tom Bellamy

Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Bernard Crossouard & Pascal Bodenes Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced since opening account over fences at Cheltenham and hindered by jumping errors when well-held in Grand Sefton at Aintree on return. However, ran better at Haydock since and return to further could suit. Yard has good record in this (3 wins, notably Young Hustler and Beau). TFRHHHHI BHA128

15 SNIPE (IRE) (83) 2120-22 D BF 8 10-13

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Pisces

Harry Skelton Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mrs Ethel Browne Foxtrot Racing Syndicates TIMEFORMVIEWTook well to fences last term, winning handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree. Solid runner-up efforts both starts this season, beaten only by a subsequent winner at Carlisle last time, so warrants respect. TFRHHHHI BHA128

CHARLIE UBERALLES (GB)

(42) 105421 CD 9 10-12

Ch g Geordieland (FR) - Sovereignoftheseas

Mr G. Critchley

Br Mrs A. M. L. Munnis

Danny McMenamin

Dianne Sayer, Penrith

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRan a cracker when placed in this last year at huge odds and arrives at the top of his game having held off Docpickedme by a neck over C&D 6 weeks ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA127

17 WALKING ON AIR (IRE)

(38) 0/2P-P63

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reﬁnement (IRE)

J Carthy & Mrs P Shanahan

Br Chelston Ireland, Ltd.

8 10-10

Richie McLernon

Gary Brown, Swindon

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and posted a career best when runner-up on chase debut at Newbury last December off much higher mark. Disappointing since, though, offering little in 3 starts for present connections. TFRHHIII BHA125

2024: ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) 9 10 12 Freddie Gordon 16-1 (Chris Gordon) 18 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 17

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 7, 11.

Blinkers worn by No. 12.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 17.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 13, 16.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 The Changing Man (IRE), 7-1 Forward Plan (IRE), 11-1 Tightenourbelts (IRE), Idalko Bihoue (FR), 12-1 Frero Banbou (FR), 14-1 Snipe (IRE), 16-1 Sine Nomine (GB), Bowtogreatness (IRE), 18-1 Young Buster (IRE), 20-1 Famous Bridge (IRE), Charlie Uberalles (GB), 22-1 Arizona Cardinal (GB), 25-1 Erne River (IRE), Docpickedme (IRE), 33-1 Sure Touch (GB), Walking On Air (IRE), 40-1 Rafﬂe Ticket (GB)

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TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 88YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DONCASTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £12117, 2nd £6057, 3rd £3030, 4th £1515, 5th £756. (Penalty Value £15843)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (22 wins from 96 runners, 23%) runs PUNCTUATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Henderson (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs PUNCTUATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUR HONOR trained by J A Nash, Ireland.

Nicky Henderson could hardly have his string in better shape and PUNCTUATION can make a winning start for new connections having been given a chance by the handicapper following a few quieter runs in this sphere last season.To Chase A Dream wasn’t ideally placed when fourth at Cheltenham last month and he should benefit from stepping up in trip, while Classic King always looked fairly useful over hurdles and he can run well back over the smaller obstacles with his yard among the winners

1 HOMME PUBLIC (FR) (43) 10-6051 CD 8 12-0

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Uddy (FR)

Toby Wynne (3)

The Nevers Racing Partnership II Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas Br Jacques Cypres Swansway TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple winner over hurdles and very useful form over fences last season, including a Grade 2 win Lost his way over fences at his season but capitalised on falling mark over hurdles when winning over C&D last month (2-2 here including fences). 4lb hike makes life tougher but much respected TFRHHHII BHA140

2 PUNCTUATION (GB) (266) 4P1/055- 8 11-7

B g Dansili - Key Point (IRE)

James Bowen

Mr Grant Leon Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Queen Elizabeth II Unibet

TIMEFORMVIEW7-timewinnerforFergalO’Brien,5timesinthisspherebutalsodecentontheFlat(landedahandicapatGoodwoodwhenlastseeninMay) Handicapper has given him a chance after a few quieter runs over hurdles and he looks to have leading claims on debut for his excellent and in-form yard. TFRHHHHH BHA133

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(FR) (94) 0211P-1 D 6 11-4

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Passion Francaise (FR)

If only partnership

Br Mrs Marie Illegems

Harry Reed

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedadoubleatPlumptonlastspringandbelow-paronfinalrunoflastseasonandfirstrunofthisterm,hebouncedbacktolanda5-runnerhandicap at Fontwell (19.1f, soft, wore first-time visor), making all and enhancing record to 3 wins from last 4 in this sphere. Can be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA130

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(GB) (43) 221-114 CD 6 11-3

Ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - McGregor’s Cottage (IRE)

Brian Hughes

Mrs D W. Davenport Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Br Mrs D W Davenport & Mr D Obank

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner landed a pair of 17f Carlisle handicaps this season and enhanced his reputation when fourth of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 43 days ago, having been held up in a race where winner was given too much rope from the front. Leading contender now up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA129

5 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (42) F2-U01U CD

B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE)

Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies

7 11-0

Rex Dingle

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br Lakeview House Stud Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulnovicehurdlerlast seasonandscoredoverfencesherein Novemberbeforeunseatingearlyonlateststart.Oftenthreatenedtodeliver more than he did over hurdles and no surprise if there’s a race to be won with him back in this sphere with yard in great form at present. TFRHHHHI BHA126

6 THE LORD MAID (IRE) (65) 5311-2 D 7 11-0

B m Mount Nelson - The Housekeeper (IRE) Stan Sheppard Value Racing - The Lord Maid Tom Lacey, Woolhope

Br Messrs T. & J. Hayes Plumbing World

TIMEFORM VIEWMade a successful hurdles debut in maiden at Clonmel in February (for Josh Halley) and followed up for new yard in 20.5f Southwell novice in April. Solid return from 7 months off when second in 6-runner mares ’ handicap at Warwick (21f, soft) and she’s still low mileage. TFRHHHII BHA126

7 YOUR HONOR (IRE) (25) 610P0-0

6 10-11

B g Lawman (FR) - Piece Unique Gavin Brouder (3) Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn James A. Nash, Ireland

Br Albert Conneally & Lawman Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEWQuiet couple of runs this year (Flat and hurdles) and likely building up his ﬁtness Should be no excuses on that front today and worth keeping an eye on this Irish raider in the betting having been well-backed the last twice he’s collected. TFRHHHII BHA123

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8 BOLD REACTION (FR) (24) 220-353

Ch g Waldpark (GER) - Queen Dream (FR)

Mr J. R Cornwall

Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben

8 10-2

Richard Patrick

Charles & Adam Pogson, Farnsﬁeld

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson but hasn’t set the world alight on three starts for new yard over fences and he looks up against it here back over hurdles from 3lb out of the handicap. TFRHHIII BHA111

2024: GEROMINO (FR) 8 10 5 Charlie Maggs 13-2 (Donald McCain) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 8.

Visor worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Punctuation (GB), 7-2 To Chase A Dream (GB), 6-1 Homme Public (FR), 15-2 Colours On Canvas (FR), 8-1 The Lord Maid (IRE), 9-1 Classic King (IRE), 18-1 Your Honor (IRE), 33-1 Bold Reaction (FR)

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 12.20 - THE LIVESCORE BET FILLIES’ JUVENILE HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the ﬁfth £1072 and the sixth £536. for juvenile four yrs old ﬁllies only. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 11st each Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 9 entries at £200. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (Penalty Value £22780) A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 12.55 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the ﬁfth £757. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards. £125 stake if the horse is rated 125 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 124 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). Sky Sports Racing 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. 15 entries, 5 at £25 and 10 at £125. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 1.30 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26405 to the winning horse The second to receive £12150, the third £6075, the fourth £3040 and the fifth £1515. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Penalties, after January 18th, 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 11 entries, 1 at £50 and 10 at £250. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £20195; Second £10095; Third £5050; Fourth £2525; Fifth £1260. (Penalty Value £26405)

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 2.05 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK RIVER DON NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £42712 to the winning horse The second to receive £16027, the third £8025, the fourth £3997, the ﬁfth £2010 and the sixth £1005. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 11st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb. Pertemps Network will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £15000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Pertemps. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 12 entries at £375. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £32685; Second £13418; Third £6713; Fourth £3353; Fifth £1680; Sixth £840. (Penalty Value £42712.50) A SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 2.40 - THE VIRGIN BET YORKSHIRE ROSE MARES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34170 to the winning horse The second to receive £12822, the third £6420, the fourth £3198, the fifth £1608 and the sixth £804. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, January 20th and pay £300 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, January 22nd and pay £1000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap hurdle race 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hurdle race 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ or Juvenile Hurdle Races in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Hurdle Races in France) No allowance to take a Fillies or Mares’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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £300. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £26148; Second £10734; Third £5370; Fourth £2682; Fifth £1344; Sixth £672. (Penalty Value £34170) A SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 3.15 - THE VIRGIN BET GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56950 to the winning horse The second to receive £21370, the third £10700, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2680 and the sixth £1340. for five yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £150 stake, Confirm by noon, January 20th and pay £350, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Penalties, after January 12th, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb. 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. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Admin site. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The penalty under Rule, will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for the Great Yorkshire Handicap Steeple Chase Steeple Chase. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including the Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 37 entries, 14 at £150, 23 at £500. - Closed January 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £43580; Second £17890; Third £8950; Fourth £4470; Fifth £2240; Sixth £1120. (Penalty Value £56950) Weights raised 11lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 3.50 - THE DONCASTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15843 to the winning horse The second to receive £7290, the third £3645, the fourth £1824 and the ﬁfth £909. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 23rd. Penalties, after January 18th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Racecourse 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. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries at £150. - Closed January 20th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12117; Second £6057; Third £3030; Fourth £1515; Fifth £756. (Penalty Value £15843) SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Doncaster Racecard - Saturday 25th January

Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase Raceday Preview

RACEDAY TEAM

Abandonment Procedures

Admission

Ball Games

Dogs

Champagne Lawn

Dress Code

Emergency Procedures

Photography

Refusing Admission

SPONSORS

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

4 GUNSIGHT RIDGE

Star Ratings Explained

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

GRIMTHORP E CHASE

MONEY BACK

FIRST RACE 12.20

THE

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SECOND RACE 12.55

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THIRD RACE 1.30

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FIGURES IN BRACKETS

FOURTH RACE 2.05

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RACE (CLASS 1) (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE)

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FIFTH RACE 2.40

THE VIRGIN BET YORKSHIRE ROSE

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DELLA CASA LUNGA

6 SALSADA (IRE) (30)

CHILDREN

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

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MONEY BACK

SIXTH RACE 3.15

THE VIRGIN BET GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

9 SINE NOMINE

BUSTER

11 BOWTOGREATNESS

12 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (27) 5P-PPU4 CD

CHARLIE UBERALLES (GB)

17 WALKING ON AIR (IRE)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

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Britain’s best horseracing

THE DONCASTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

3 COLOURS ON CANVAS

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FIXTURE LIST 2025

RACE CONDITIONS