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FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
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RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 27
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No of days since last ran
horse’s name
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic age weight st-lbs
birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
1 THE NEW ONE (IRE) (175) 121534-D
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - Thuringe (FR)
S Such & CG Paleta
9 11-10
Mr Z. Baker (5)
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br R. Brown & Ballylinch Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Popular tough and consistent hurdler who won again at Cheltenham and Haydock last season Prone to mistakes, but record fresh bodes very well, and could be capable of carrying big weight to success.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
TFRHHHHI BHA160
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FIRST RACE 2.35
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET
BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 390 runners, 10%) runs FOLLOWANGO & NIL VERT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 34 runners, 24%) runs DEXTERITY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DEXTERITY trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 144 miles.
FOLLOWANGO produced another creditable effort when second at this course earlier in the month, just lacking the winner’s speed dropped back in trip, so she could be ready to open her hurdles account this time around. Dexterity has been lightly raced but is feared most given the promise of his hurdling debut, with Jack’s Jury the pick of the remainder
1 DEXTERITY (IRE) (286) 2//2-P BF
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Lurane (FR)
8 11-7
James Bowen
Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole outing in Irish points in March 2022 and shaped encouragingly on belated hurdling debut when second in maiden at Perth (20.2f, soft) last April. Pulled up at Uttoxeter next time, but he’s one to note on return from another 9 months off. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 FAT FACED COLUMBO (IRE) (22) P24 5 11-7
B g Mahler - Cesana (IRE)
Bryan Carver
Just One More Thing Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren
Br Harry Fowler & Alex Frost Pontispool Equine Sports Centre
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on completed start in Irish points and bit of promise when fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (21.9f, heavy) on hurdling 22 days ago, though ultimately finished well beaten Major step forward required. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FERANDO (IRE) (22) PP
Br g Westerner - At The Top (FR)
5 11-7
Lorcan Williams
Mr A. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked to need the run when pulled up in Newbury maiden hurdle on debut, but having left Nicky Henderson he fared no better when tailed off a long way out at this course (21.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Tongue strap now reached for. TFRHIIII BHA-
4 GIRLS BEST FRIEND (IRE) (19) U/-5P
B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Bigzam d’Or (FR)
6 11-7
Ned Fox (3)
The DTTW Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Mr Alan Mackey Faucets Limited TIMEFORMVIEWWould have been placed but for unseating between the last 2 in an Irish point, but was never dangerous when fifth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) in December Pulled up at Chepstow 19 days ago and he looks one for the longer term TFRHHIII BHA-
5 JACK’S JURY (IRE) (14) 6-45
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Shedan (IRE)
5 11-7
Shane Fenelon (5)
Mr L. H. Evans Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
Br Mr Patrick Delaney 3AS Leisure
TIMEFORMVIEWLast of 6 finishers in an Irish point but showed ability when fourth of 11 in maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) on hurdling debut at the start of the month. Well held at Fakenham 9 days later, though he’s worth another chance to build on his previous promise. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 NIL VERT (FR) (6) P0
5 11-7
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nid d’Amour (FR) Conor Ring
Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
TIMEFORMVIEW Always behind when pulled up in maiden hurdle at this course (21.9f, heavy) on debut, but again offered little at Chepstow 6 days ago. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 FOLLOWANGO (IRE) (22) 2-U3252 C BF
7 11-0
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Isabel Williams (3)
W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who is yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up at this course on 2 of her last 3 starts, unable to reel in the all-the-way winner in mares ’ novice (15.8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Leading contender back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA106
2024:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DEXTERITY: Following its run on 18/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
FERANDO: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
NIL VERT: Following its run on 22/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Followango (IRE), 7-4 Dexterity (IRE), 14-1 Jack’s Jury (IRE), 22-1 Girls Best Friend (IRE), 28-1 Fat Faced Columbo (IRE), 66-1 Ferando (IRE), 100-1 Nil Vert (FR) RACE
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ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite.
D - Distance Winner.
C - Course Winner
d - Disqualified.
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SECOND RACE 3.10
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 191YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE dragonbet.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE
RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 390 runners, 10%) runs BLACKACRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs EDMOND LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEDZOR trained by H Oliver, Kinnersley, 126 miles.
RIVER VOYAGE ran his best race returned to hurdling when second at Chepstow 19 days ago and a reproduction of that form could be enough to see him go one better Tillaway could improve for the markedly longer trip on handicap debut, with Blackacre a possible player back over hurdles.
1 TILLAWAY (IRE) (57) 4-3554F
B m Jet Away - Nosey Box (IRE)
Honest Partnership
6 12-0
Mr Tommie M. O’Brien (3)
Tom George, Slad
Br Mr John Mooney HBA Media
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been handed a stiff-looking mark but displayed some promise in qualifying runs and this markedly longer trip could trigger improvement TFRHHHII BHA96
2 RIVER VOYAGE (IRE) (19) 35-4062 D
B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Khazaria (FR)
It’s a Journey
Br Tommy James, Eoin Banville & Lucy Norton
7 11-9
Jamie Brace (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race returned to hurdling after 3 months off when second of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Excellent chance of going one better TFRHHHHH BHA91
3 EDMOND (GB) (21) 3/1-5000
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Seaham Hall
Ms Sharon Kinsella
6 11-8
Ned Fox (3)
Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Seasons Holidays PLC Faucets Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner bumper for Rod Millman who failed to improve switched to a handicap when only eighth of 10 in handicap at Bangor 3 weeks ago. Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA90
4 NEDZOR (IRE) (27) 304-230
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Rising Queen (IRE)
Mr Nick Shutts
Br Frank Motherway
6 11-7
David Noonan
Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who proved to be a disappointment sent chasing when eighth in 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.4f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, broke blood vessel Quickly reverts to hurdling over a longer trip TFRHHHII BHA89
5 BLACKACRE (GB) (22) 356235 BF
B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Tullow Tonic (IRE)
R J Gambarini Racing
6 10-11
Isabel Williams (3)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Tom Weston Office Visions (Wales) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles who failed to repeat his last effort (over fences) when fifth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, heavy, 16/5) 22 days ago. Reverts to hurdling TFRHHHII BHA79
6 OF CORSE I CAN (FR) (58) 600/0-P0
8 10-7
Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Walk In Corsica (FR) Eddie Edge (7) Jane Nuala Cartwright Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br G.F.A. Du Pont Rouge Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in novice hurdle at Ffos Las in June 2022 but has made little impact since, beaten a long way again in 21.5f Exeter handicap on New Year’s Day. TFRHHIII BHA75
7 OUR FLYING ANGEL (IRE) (292) 500/P0-6
7 10-2
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - L’Etoile du Nord (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5)
Our Flying Angel Partnership Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Mr K. D. Cotter Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Hinted at ability in first-time cheekpieces (also 12lb out of the weights) when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, good to firm) on final outing in May. Off since. TFRHHIII BHA62
Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Visor, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 1, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
NEDZOR: Following its run on 1/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 6-5 River Voyage (IRE), 5-1 Tillaway (IRE), 6-1 Blackacre (GB), 13-2 Edmond (GB), 10-1 Nedzor (IRE), 25-1 Of Corse I Can (FR), 33-1 Our Flying Angel (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 3.45
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
DRAGONBET
PROUD TO BE WELSH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 390 runners, 10%) runs PUDDLESINTHEPARK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs JIKALA LONGEST TRAVELLER: IMPERIAL STORM trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 170 miles.
A few in with a squeak but the vote goes to DREAMS OF DIAMONDS, who has run to a very similar level on 3 of his 4 starts over fences and is fancied to go one better than he did over C&D earlier in the month. Try The Money was a place behind the selection that day and he may have to chase him home again, with Puddlesinthepark, who is also declared to run at Ludlow on Thursday, rounding off the shortlist
1-2-3: 1.DREAMS OF DIAMONDS (IRE) 2.TRY THE MONEY (IRE) 3.PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 IMPERIAL STORM (IRE) (21) 3/-P060U D 9 12-0
Ch g Shantou (USA) - Vindonissa (IRE)
Mr D. V. Gardner
Mr James Shaw (7)
Susan Gardner, Longdown
Br Kenilworth House Stud Woodhayes Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner for Fergal O’Brien but has struggled since returning from an absence for his new yard Needs this switch to chasing to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA97
2 PUDDLESINTHEPARK (IRE) (16) 066041 CD 7 11-6
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Vast Consumption (IRE) Adam Wedge
Tony Cromwell & Partner Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Michael O’Neill
TIMEFORMVIEWHas tumbled in the weights this season and perhaps benefited from refitted cheekpieces as he ended a long losing run in 10-runner handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago. Not an obvious follow-up candidate, however TFRHHHHI BHA89
3 DREAMS
OF
DIAMONDS
(IRE) (22) 03//3P-32 8 11-1
Ch g Malinas (GER) - Double Dream (IRE)
Mrs N. Unsworth
Br John Kidd
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHas run to a very similar level on 3 of his 4 starts over fences, latest when finding one too strong in 13-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) just over 3 weeks ago. Should find a race coming his way before too long so he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA84
4
JIKALA
(FR) (16) 14/-6634
B m Berkshire (IRE) - Chakalaboumboum (FR)
6 11-1
Ned Fox (3) Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate III Venetia Williams, Hereford
Br Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Faucets Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFrench import who was successful in juvenile hurdle at Hereford in March 2023 but, with her mark in freefall since coming to Britain, she’s been below-par all 4 starts over fences this season after a 20 month-absence TFRHHHII BHA84
5 THE BIG
REVEAL
(IRE) (31) 0/-P5045
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Fuel Queen (IRE)
7 10-12
Conor Ring Foxhills Racing Limited
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Robert O’Callaghan Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing TIMEFORMVIEWLittle form in handicaps chases this season but wasn’t disgraced from 2lb out of the weights when fifth at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month Tongue tie added to his usual cheekpieces and will need to take a step forward to open his account. TFRHHHII BHA81
6 TRY THE
MONEY
(IRE) (22) 53-40P3
B g Westerner - Floating Euro (IRE)
7 10-6
David Noonan
Sue Howell Henry Oliver, Kinnersley
Br R. Guiry Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit more than previously over fences when third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) just over 3 weeks ago, that effort at least on a par with his best hurdles efforts. No surprise to see him involved nudged up 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA75
7 ESPERTI (IRE) (22) 0P454B
B g Presenting - Elsie (IRE)
8 10-6
Shane Fenelon (5) Toni & Dai David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Ms Helga Moore
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact over hurdles for current yard and hasn’t fared any better over fences on his last 5 starts, exiting early in unfortunate circumstances over C&D (heavy) earlier in the month. Others preferred all the same TFRHHIII BHA75
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Puddlesinthepark (IRE), 10-3 Dreams of Diamonds (IRE), 4-1 Try The Money (IRE), 7-1 Jikala (FR), 12-1 The Big Reveal (IRE), 33-1 Esperti (IRE), 40-1 Imperial Storm (IRE)
FIRST AID
FOURTH RACE 4.20
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BESPOKE HORSE RACING ODDS AT DRAGONBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 390 runners, 10%) runs MUMBLES & WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs MUMBLES & WALKINTHEWOODS LONGEST TRAVELLER: JOHN W CREASY trained by C Honour, Ashburton, 181 miles.
Having run out a good winner over fences on his penultimate start, FAME AND FUN made mistakes and never figured back over hurdles at Fakenham 2 weeks ago However, he’s worth another chance returned to this sphere with a switch back to positive tactics also likely to see him in a better light. Walkinthecotswolds and Walkinthewoods are others worth a look in a trappy affair 1-2-3:
colours no horse age st lb
1 FAME AND FUN (IRE) (14) 402514 D
B g Fame And Glory - Tabachines (FR)
Mr H. Jones
Br Brian Moran
8 12-0
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEWRevived by a return to positive tactics/refitting of cheekpieces when running out a wide-margin winner over fences at Fontwell (21.6f, heavy) in January. Jumping let him down when fourth over hurdles at Fakenham since but respected nevertheless returned to larger obstacles. TFRHHHHH BHA104
2 WALKINTHECOTSWOLDS (IRE) (21) 26-4P13 D BF 6 11-11
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Blueberry Bramble (IRE)
The Cotswold Strollers
Ben Poste
Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br J. F. Mernagh Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORM VIEWHandles testing ground well and improved when making all in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) in January. No more than a respectable effort when third at Bangor latest but worth a look now attentions switch to larger obstacles with the hood discarded. TFRHHHHI BHA101
3 MONBARI (FR) (71) 0P26-PP
B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR)
Racing for Fun
Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet
7 11-11
Jamie Brace (5)
Rebecca Curtis, Newport
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when second on standout run over hurdles last season but failed to complete both starts following his switch to chasing upon returning to action late last year Returns from 71 days off from further reduced mark but he’s certainly not easy to predict. TFRHHHII BHA101
4 MUMBLES (IRE) (22) 14-24FP D
B g Mahler - She’s Got Grit (IRE)
Mr David M. Williams
7 11-8
Adam Wedge
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br A. & M. Mellerick Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWWent the right way over hurdles last term, gaining a second victory at Fontwell in March Started off well in this sphere with in-frame efforts here and Lingfield but disappointing both subsequent starts, latterly when pulled up over C&D 3 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA98
5 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (22) 0-00503 C
8 11-4
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Osian Radford (10) Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Liam Norris
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWDual hurdles winner (including here) who found only one too good on 4 occasions switched to chasing last season Out of sorts initially this term but brighter signs from a sliding mark over hurdles of late if he can translate that back to larger obstacles. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 JOHN W CREASY (IRE) (18) 05P126 7 10-11
Ch g Ocovango - African Miss (IRE) Bryan Carver
The Honourable Protagonists Syndicate Chris Honour, Ashburton
Br Frank O’Meara Cotswold Stone Supplies
TIMEFORM VIEWBroke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (2m, soft) in December and backed that up when runner-up at Warwick later that month. Latest Plumpton run 18 days ago was an underwhelming one but not out of things on pick of his exploits. TFRHHHII BHA87
7 MYSTIC MAN (IRE) (16) 440P50 8 10-10
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Mystic Cherry (IRE) Conor Ring
Ryan Potter Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Peter and Maria Byrne
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 4 times over fences in 2023 but folded several times for Harry Derham last year and he’s yet to scale a revival for his present yard from his sliding mark. TFRHHIII BHA86
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
MUMBLES: Following its run on 6/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Fame And Fun (IRE), Mumbles (IRE), 4-1 Walkinthecotswolds (IRE), 6-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 8-1 John W Creasy (IRE), 10-1 Monbari (FR), 33-1 Mystic Man (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 4.55
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT DRAGONBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 390 runners, 10%) runs COUP DE GOLD & LEECH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs ATREIDES LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOORLAND RAMBLER trained by J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.
A chance is taken on LUNA DE CASTANA, who shaped well over this sort of trip on her penultimate outing at Warwick and, although that form isn’t particularly robust, she’s a lengthy mare who promises to have more to offer now going handicapping. El Bandido Pancho is interesting making a swift return to hurdling, with Atreides likely to bounce back from a poor showing at Wetherby when shaping as if amiss
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE) (19) 35-054
Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Royale Video (FR)
6 12-0
Lorcan Williams
Ms M L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle Br Cyril O’Hara Revival Solutions Group Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Left a low-key hurdling debut well behind when fifth of 10 in 19f novice at Warwick in January. Unsuited by drop in trip at Chepstow on qualifying run and he’s an interesting handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA99
2 ATREIDES (IRE) (36) 42324P
7 12-0
B or Br g Califet (FR) - Wind And Reign (IRE) Conor O’Farrell
The Chancers Partnership Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Paul McKeon K & M Upholstery Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden but produced a career best when second over C&D in November Followed that with a creditable effort at Bangor 3 weeks later but shaping as if amiss at Wetherby on most recent outing. Not hard to see him bouncing back. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 MOORLAND
RAMBLER
(GB) (29) P-04204
B g Telescope (IRE) - Fragrant Rose
Mr R Stark & Mrs J Williams
7 11-10
David Noonan
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Br David Jenks Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Proving expensive to follow and fared no better in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 29 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 LEECH (FR) (27) 10-650P
6 11-10
B g Masked Marvel - Lichtspiel (GER) Adam Wedge
Mr David M. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to get competitive in maiden/novice hurdles towards the end of 2024 and was pulled up on handicap debut at Sandown last month but it’s too soon to be writing him off given his fairly useful bumper form TFRHHHII BHA95
5 TWP STORI (GB) (23) 1-25145
7 11-2
Ch g Proconsul - Gulf Punch Jonathan Burke
Mrs T. P. James Samuel Drinkwater, Strensham
Br Mickley Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Got back to winning ways in 23f Lingfield handicap in November Not disgraced both starts since but seems summed up by his handicap mark TFRHHHII BHA87
6 COUP DE GOLD (IRE) (64) 0423F5
9 10-10
Br g Maxios - Astroglia (USA) Miss Eleanor Williams (7) Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEW Let down by his jumping both starts over fences and now reverts to hurdles but has a modest strike rate TFRHHHII BHA81
7 EL BANDIDO PANCHO (GB) (28) 00P-0FP
6 10-3
B g Westerner - Dr Jane Tom Bellamy
The White Hart Company Ben Clarke, Corscombe
Br E. W. White Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLetdownbyhisjumpingwhenpulled upinhandicapchaseatLingfield(20f,soft,9/2) ondebutoverfences 28days ago,beatensomewayout. Makes a swift return
1-2-3: 1.LUNA DE CASTANA (IRE) 2.EL BANDIDO PANCHO 3.ATREIDES (IRE)
B g Champs Elysees - Good Morning Star (IRE)
Aled Evans & Tommy Williams
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd
Shane Fenelon (5)
Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 but showed some ability remains when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 14 days ago, suited by way race developed Back up in trip from 3lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA70 DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3.
Stewards Note:
ATREIDES: Following its run on 23/1/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly and lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Twp Stori (GB), 11-2 Moorland Rambler (GB), 6-1 Atreides (IRE), 13-2 El Bandido Pancho (GB), 7-1 Luna de Castana (IRE), 9-1 Coup de Gold (IRE), 12-1 Leech (FR), The Wire Flyer (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 5.25
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD
THE DOWNLOAD THE DRAGONBET APP OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1818, 2nd £909, 3rd £455, 4th £227. (Penalty Value £2376.45)
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (18 wins from 58 runners, 31%) runs THE HAWKSTONIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (11 wins from 23 runners, 48%) runs THE HAWKSTONIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOSAC D’OUDAIRIES trained by J Snowden, Lambourn, 146 miles.
The pair with prior experience set a fair standard but newcomer WHISKEY YANKEE appeals on paper for a yard boasting a 22% strike rate in this discipline in recent seasons and he could be the answer in receipt of his handy 4-y-o weight concession. Of those with prior form, Kosac d’Oudairies is also high on the shortlist equipped with a first-time hood
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse age st lb
1 KOSAC D’OUDAIRIES (FR) (73)
1-53 BF
Ch g Castle du Berlais (FR) - Une d’Oudairies (FR)
Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate
5 11-7
Gavin Sheehan
Jamie Snowden, Lambourn Br CTE Michel De Gigou BetVictor, Vinny & Ted
TIMEFORMVIEW
£90,000 4-y-o, Castle Du Berlais gelding Successful sole start in Irish points in March and fair form both starts in this sphere, the test of speed against him when third of 6 in bumper (5/6) at Catterick (15.7f) 73 days ago. Hood on 1st time and he’s shortlisted here TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 THE HAWKSTONIAN (IRE) (59) 60
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Wicked Maria (IRE)
Hawkstone Racing 1
5 11-7
Kielan Woods
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Tom Radley Hawkstone
TIMEFORM VIEW€45,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding Didn’t see his race out when midfield on debut at Uttoxeter and went backwards from that when seventh of 12 in bumper at Warwick (16f, soft, 12/1) 59 days ago. Had wind surgery subsequently and this should reveal more TFRHHHII BHA-
3 THORGATH (FR) (-)
B g Goliath Du Berlais (FR) - Alpha Joa (FR)
Plumbing World
Br S.A.S. Rouge Et Gris Racing & S.C.E.A. d
4 10-9
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Plumbing World
TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Goliath Du Berlais gelding. Dam (c113/h131) French hurdler/chase winner, also 10.5f winner on Flat Trainer’s newcomers command respect. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 WHISKEY YANKEE (GB)
(-)
B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Charbelle (FR)
4 10-9
Dylan Johnston (3)
Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br Yorton Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHunter’s Light gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Ed Keeper, and half-brother to 3 winners, including French 17f hurdle winner Que T’es Belle Dam, French hurdler (2 1/4m winner) Appeals on paper for yard boasting a good record in this discipline TFRHHHHH BHADECLARED RUNNERS 4
Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Kosac d’Oudairies (FR), 15-8 Whiskey Yankee (GB), 5-1 Thorgath (FR), 10-1 The Hawkstonian (IRE)
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1-2-3: 1.WHISKEY YANKEE
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.35 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £38. - Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 3.10 - THE dragonbet.co.uk NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £30. - Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.45 - THE DRAGONBET PROUD TO BE WELSH NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries at £30. - Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.20 - THE BESPOKE HORSE RACING ODDS AT DRAGONBET HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £30.Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.55 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT DRAGONBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £30. - Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.25 - THE DOWNLOAD THE DRAGONBET APP OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2376 to the winning horse The second to receive £1093, the third £546 and the fourth £273. for maiden four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, February 22nd and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 26th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. The sponsors will present a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £22. - Closed February 22nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £1818; Second £909; Third £455; Fourth £227. (Penalty Value £2376.45)
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
