IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment
In the event of racing being abandoned the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –Badge valid for the next meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of 3rd Race –50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
• No refunds will be made on the day of racing
• All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the meeting
• Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Ffos Las Racecourse, Trimsaran, SA17 4DE
Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.
Admission Policy
• Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person
• Bringing alcohol into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited Barbecues are not permitted.
• No Dogs allowed (except Registered Assistance Dogs)
• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons.
• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.
Evacuation
Procedures
If an incident occurs which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency.
As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse. In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via emergency evacuation gates, onto the racecourse itself, where you will receive further instructions. It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember;
• Take your belongings with you.
• Under the directions of the stewards, proceed quickly and calmly to the safe area.
Glasses & Bottles
Broken glasses and bottles are dangerous. In the interests of safety and the comfort of others please do not carry drinks or food on to the steppings of the stand, or the areas adjacent to the parade ring or unsaddling enclosure. Our catering team can transfer your drink into a plastic glass if you wish Horse & Jockey Welfare at Ffos Las
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.ffoslasracecourse.com
Photography
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without the permission of the racecourse executive Flash photography is essentially dangerous where horses are involved You are asked not to use flash photography anywhere in the parade ring area and particularly near the Winners Enclosure.
Radios & Mobile Phones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc. for any purpose at the racecourse Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for off-course betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office
Unauthorised Bookmaking
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
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ERIC TURNER MEMORIAL RACE
SUNDAY 6 APRIL
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
TOM EVETTS (Chief Steward), ROBERT WEBB-BOWEN (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
CATHERINE CHINN (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
DANIEL ANDREWS, CHRIS HILL, GUY UPTON
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
GUY LEWIS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
ROBERT CUTHBERT
VETERINARY OFFICER
KATHERINE BYAM-COOK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
GRAHAM FOWKE
SHUAN MCKANE
KELLY DINWIDDY
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr PHILIP PRITCHARD
Dr DAVID LEE
Dr TIM TILSLEY
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
CHRISTOPHER MAIDEN
MARTIN KNIGHT
ANDREA KELLY
COMMENTATOR
STEVEN POWELL
BETTING RING MANAGER DOMINIQUE HAMBLIN
RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 23
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SOUTH WEST
PHIL BELL
GENERAL MANAGER/ SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KEVIN HIRE
CLERK OF THE COURSE
TRACEY O’MEARA
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
MARTYN DAVID
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 1.50
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS)
FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE RHN TRAVEL AIRPORT TRANSFERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs FALCAO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs JAGER TIME LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROYSSE trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 134 miles.
TUTTI QUANTI and Roysse find themselves in much calmer waters having contested the Supreme and Dovecote respectively last time Paul Nicholls’ charge wasn’t at all disgraced in the Cheltenham opener and can resume winning ways back at the scene of his November victory. Palacio retains potential back from a break
1
B g Kingston Hill - Princess Leya (IRE)
6 11-10
Jamie Brace (5)
Mr David McDermott Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br John Fallon William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles debut winner at Chepstow (2m) in October and has run well last 3 starts, including over longer trips, no match for one who had more use made of him here last time Not dismissed with 5lb conditional up TFRHHHII BHA119
2 PALACIO (FR) (81) 05-134 D
B g Khalkevi (IRE) - Belle Yepa (FR)
7 11-10
Dylan Johnston (3) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas, Cardiff
Br E.A.R.L. Haras de La Croix Sonnet et al
TIMEFORMVIEWMade all and beat a couple of subsequent winners on hurdles debut at Chepstow (2m) in October but modest twice since under similar tactics. Back from a break with hood added to tongue tie. TFRHHHII BHA127
3 ROYSSE (GB) (43) 41-2F1P D
B g Kayf Tara - Rattlin
6 11-10
Ben Jones
The OA’s Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Mr R. F. Broad & Mr R. S. Bebb Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEWBumper winner who was unlucky not to land maiden hurdle at Newbury in December (nearly 30 lengths clear when falling last) and duly gained compensation at Uttoxeter following month. Stiff task and proved too free in the Dovecote last time and this is much easier Hood goes on TFRHHHHI BHA127
4 TUTTI QUANTI (FR) (26) 22-126 CD
B g Chanducoq (FR) - Terebella (FR)
5 11-10
Harry Cobden
Mr Colm Donlon Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br E.A.R.L. Elevage Figerro & Hubert Favre Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in C&D novice on return in November and split a promising pair at Newbury next time The sole British-trained runner in the Supreme last month and he wasn’t disgraced, keeping on without being knocked about Will find this much easier TFRHHHHH BHA128
5 FALCAO (FR) (46) 00
5 11-3
B g Kamsin (GER) - Quintalea (FR) Adam Wedge
Mrs Janet Davies Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br EARL Haras Du Luy Prysg Cyf
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in course bumper (tongue tied) and Ludlow novice hurdle (reportedly bled) TFRHIIII BHA-
6 IFAN FULL PELT (IRE) (-)
5 11-3
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Runaround Sue (IRE) Ben Poste Pant Y Gerdinen Equine Ltd Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Trish Powell
TIMEFORM VIEW Wings of Eagles gelding Half-brother to fair staying chaser Reign Suepreme and fair hurdler Sue Be It for the yard Up against it taking on previous winners on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 JAGER TIME (IRE) (59) 3-00
6 11-3
Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE) Fern O’Brien (7)
The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Tom Weldon BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in Cheltenham and Huntingdon bumpers 3 months apart TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn first time by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6. Stewards Note:
PALACIO: Following its run on 15/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
ROYSSE: Following its run on 22/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
FALCAO: Following its run on 19/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Tutti Quanti (FR), 3-1 Palacio (FR), 7-2 Roysse (GB), 9-2 Ben Solo (IRE), 66-1 Jager Time (IRE), 200-1 Ifan Full Pelt (IRE), 400-1 Falcao (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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BETTING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 5 minutes after that announcement
CHECK YOUR BETTING SLIPS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets immediately on receipt, as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”.
Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket. All tickets will remain valid for one month.
SECOND RACE 2.25
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RHN TRAVEL VIP TRANSPORT SERVICE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs NIL VERT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs COURAGEOUS STRIKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TAYMOUNT trained by B Aprahamian, Towcester, 191 miles.
COURAGEOUS STRIKE displayed a pretty good level of ability on the Flat and in receipt of weight all round now hurdling starting out for a leading NH yard, he is of major interest Newton Tornado and Jack To Bat set a solid if unspectacular standard.
1 DIAGON ALLEY (IRE) (65) 24P-PP
B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Whizzzey Rascal (IRE)
Mrs Kate Kenyon & Mr Syd Hosie
6 11-6
James Best
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Richard Gallagher Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up sole outing in Irish points but has made no impact in bumper/3 starts over hurdles. Hopes rest on subsequent breathing operation TFRHIIII BHA-
2 FOLLOWCATO (IRE) (29) 23-4530
6 11-6
Ch g Notnowcato - Follow The Icon Kielan Woods Highclere and The Followers
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Patrick McCarthy Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWHas shaped well on a couple of occasions over hurdles, paying the price late on for eye-catching move to the front when third if 14 in 2 1/2m Wetherby maiden in February. Could never land a blow switched to handicap company at Sandown but this is easier TFRHHHII BHA113
3 JACK TO BAT (GB) (137) P2-3
6 11-6
Ch g Jack Hobbs - Sherry Darling (IRE) Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Martyn & Elaine Booth & The Maiden Over Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Mr Jon Glews Wasdell Group
TIMEFORM VIEW
£30,000 3-y-o, £130,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Lofgren and modest chaser Gatacre Street Runner-up in an Irish point and promising start to Rules career when a keeping-on third at Ffos Las in November Big player with more to come TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 NEWTON TORNADO (FR) (21) 132222 BF
6 11-6
B g Cokoriko (FR) - New Saga (FR) Ben Jones
The Odd Couple Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW£85,000 buy after winning an Irish point in May and placed all 5 starts over hurdles, albeit expensive to follow having failed to land the odds the last twice Drops back in trip and sure to the bang there again. TFRHHHHI BHA121
5 NIL VERT (FR) (37) P00
5 11-6
B g Cokoriko (FR) - Nid d’Amour (FR) Conor Ring
Mr R. E. R. Williams
Br Mr J. Gallorini & Mr C. Gallorini-Berger
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited on early evidence TFRHIIII BHA-
6 SHANNON VICTOR (FR) (-)
5 11-6
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Shannon Verse (FR) Dylan Johnston (3) Walters Plant Hire Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br Mme H. Devin
TIMEFORM VIEW First foal, dam hurdle winner/chaser in France (17f-2 1/4m winner) Newcomer for successful yard TFRHHHII BHA-
7 SLADE SHORE (GB) (59) 3F-20
6 11-6
Br g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last Harry Bannister Forever Friends Syndicate Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt Cockshot Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW €54,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Kylemore Lough. Placed both completed starts in Irish points but limited impact in a bumper in February. Step up in trip will help now hurdling TFRHHIII BHA-
TAYMOUNT (GB) (21) 4510 5 11-6
B g Milan - Miss Ballantyne
Pury Racing
Kevin Brogan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Little Lodge Farm Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Milan gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler winner/chaser Charles Ritz Off the mark in points at third attempt in December but low-key hurdles debut 3 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 COURAGEOUS STRIKE (GB) (232)
Ch g National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (FR)
4 10-10
Harry Cobden
Owners Group 142 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful on Flat (stays 1 3/4m), successful once in 2024, distant second in Irish St Leger Trial last time Has left Adrian Murray and rates a fascinating contender on hurdles debut for Paul Nicholls TFRHHHHH BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
Stewards Note:
NEWTON TORNADO: Following its run on 16/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made several jumping errors.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Courageous Strike (GB), 3-1 Newton Tornado (FR), 7-2 Jack To Bat (GB), 11-2 Followcato (IRE), 11-1 Shannon Victor (FR), 33-1 Slade Shore (GB), 50-1 Taymount (GB), 300-1 Diagon Alley (IRE), Nil Vert (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
HORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE
It is policy at this racecourse for screens to be erected in circumstances where we have any horse, or jockey in a condition whereby treatment is being administered and a degree of privacy is deemed appropriate The use of screens does not therefore automatically infer that a fatality has occurred
To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy please visit www.ffoslasracecourse.com
ERIC TURNER MEMORIAL RACE
Eric Turner, a long standing Annual Member at Ffos Las Racecourse sadly passed away just before Christmas, and today we celebrate his life by naming a special race after him.
Eric was a lovely man, always full of fun and wickedness and is sadly missed by his family and friends, many of which are regulars at the racecourse.
Let us all take some time to remember Eric today, and yet again this reminds us that we are like one big family at Ffos Las.
He was one of our own, RIP Eric and thanks for the memories.
Ffos Las Racecourse
THIRD RACE 3.00
ABOUT TWO MILES (2M) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ERIC TURNER
MEMORIAL RACE
NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund
£8900 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3595, 2nd £1797, 3rd £899, 4th £449, 5th £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs FOLLOWANGO & MOUNT WASHINGTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs PADDY IN THE CADDY LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLAMELCO trained by S Humphrey, West Wratting, 263 miles.
PADDY IN THE CADDY had an excuse for a lesser run last time and is the most solid option. Evan Williams pair Followango and Mount Washington may provide the main opposition.
colours no horse age st lb
1 COLLINGHAM (GER) (32) 00-11F1 D
B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE)
7 12-0
Ben Poste Wernham, Hogg, Taylor-Clarke
Br D. A. Brand
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 handicap hurdles for Donald McCain last May. Left that yard after an early fall at Bangor in June but showed he retains plenty of ability for his new yard when landing a 2m Catterick claimer last month Switches to fences for the first time now. TFRHHHII BHA118
2 PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) (22) 112313 D
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE)
6 11-9
Sean Houlihan
Mrs Joanna Peppiatt Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead
Br Mr Neil Kinnane Philip Hobbs Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWHas advanced his form switched to fences this term, making all over 2m at Warwick, Hereford and Wincanton. Might have found the run coming too soon after only 9 days off when a well-held third at Kempton last month Capable of bouncing straight back. TFRHHHHH BHA113
3 FLAMELCO (FR) (20) 131354 D
B g Falco (USA) - Meldown (FR)
7 11-2
James Bowen
Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting
Br Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account on third start for current yard at Catterick in December and went in again at Huntingdon in January. Three lesser runs have followed, though, and remains 3lb above the mark he defied at Huntingdon. TFRHHIII BHA106
4
FOLLOWANGO
(IRE) (37) U32522 CD BF 7 11-2
B m Ocovango - Follow The Icon Adam Wedge
W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Patrick McCarthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse bumper winner who has failed to win over hurdles but has finished runner-up 6 times. Unseated around halfway on her previous chase start. Capable off this mark if avoiding mishap this time TFRHHHHI BHA106
5 MOUNT WASHINGTON (IRE) (16) 606141 CD 6 10-5
B g Shirocco (GER) - Kayf Hampshire (IRE)
Conor Ring
W J Evans Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mr James O’Leary
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved over hurdles lately, winning handicaps at Plumpton (soft) in January and over C&D (good to soft) last month. Should play a prominent role if taking to chasing at the first time of asking TFRHHHHI BHA95
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
PADDY IN THE CADDY: Following its run on 15/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), 7-2 Followango (IRE), Mount Washington (IRE), 9-2 Collingham (GER), 7-1 Flamelco (FR)
FOURTH RACE 3.30
ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 177YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WELSH COTTAGE CAKES 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 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs TO BE SURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & A O’Neill (3 wins from 28 runners, 11%) runs MONTMARTIN FANCY THAT: E Williams won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs TO BE SURE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AIRTOTHETHRONE trained by B Aprahamian, Towcester, 191 miles.
AIRTOTHETHRONE failed to meet expectations on his return at Southwell but he’s potentially well handicapped now and is worth another chance second-time up for in-form yard. To Be Sure won this race 2 years ago off a higher mark and should make another bold bid after his rejuvenated second at Exeter, while claims can also be made for the unexposed Pride of Paris, who made an eye-catching debut for this yard at Chepstow
colours no horse age st lb
1 MONTMARTIN (FR) (709) 0032/-
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Asiana (FR)
7 12-0
Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
Mr P. Hickey Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Paul Nataf Wasdell Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCost a fair bit and decent start to life in handicaps when second at Southwell 2 years ago. Not seen since, however, and market should reveal expectations on chase bow. Tongue strap on for 1st time TFRHHHII BHA100
2 AIRTOTHETHRONE (IRE) (34) 232-446
B g Yeats (IRE) - Sorcillera
Mrs C. S. Wilson
9 12-0
Kevin Brogan
Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Gregg Stafford Fairfax & Favor Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet expectations starting out for this yard at Southwell 5 weeks ago but might have needed the run more than anticipated after 3 months off. Has now dipped below last winning mark so could be worth another chance Usual tongue strap left off. TFRHHHHH BHA100
3 PRIDE OF PARIS (IRE) (56) 401U-P5 BF
B g Champs Elysees - Bincas Beauty (IRE)
Dallyn, De Wilde, Haggett, Metters, Yeo
7 11-12
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Joe Fogarty OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtomakeawinninghandicaphurdledebutatFontwelloverayearago.Failedtocompleteonbothoutingslaterinthespring(includingon chase debut) but made eye-catching debut for this yard after 9 months off when fifth at Chepstow Interesting contender back over fences. TFRHHHHI BHA98
4 MONBARI (FR) (21) 26-PP40
B g Zanzibari (USA) - Mondovi (FR)
7 11-11
Jamie Brace (5) Racing for Fun Rebecca Curtis, Newport
Br Haras de la Rousseliere & M. Baconnet
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form on standout run over hurdles but failed to complete on first 2 starts over fences this season Ran one of his better races when fourth of 7 here (19.4f, heavy) but failed to back that up at Chepstow since TFRHHHII BHA97
5 ILENY ROYALE (FR) (64) 0P-61P5 C
B g Secret Singer (FR) - Royale Canaille (FR)
Bovian Racing
7 11-11
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mr David Lumet Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced twice from 4 starts over hurdles in France and has shown improved form over fences this season, in reapplied tongue tie when getting off the mark here (19.4f, heavy) in November Lesser efforts since but return to this venue a possible plus. TFRHHHII BHA97
6 MISTER BARCLAY (GB) (35) 21-2254
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Singapore Harbour (IRE)
7 11-10
Jordan Nailor M Baker, K Ibberson and H Pearman
Br Mr Ben Barclay
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Decent start to chasing when second at Uttoxeter in May but below par there in February and beaten on merit when fourth back over hurdles at Huntingdon since. Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA96
7 TO BE SURE (GB) (30) 55-66P2 CD
10 11-6
B g Sulamani (IRE) - Egretta Island (IRE) Ellis Collier (5) T Hywel Jones Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Tessa Greatrex & Mr D. Futter Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race 2 years ago off 8lb higher mark. First impact since when just denied at Exeter last month and potentially on a good mark if building on that TFRHHHHI BHA92
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
8
CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN (IRE) (30) 030025 D 6 11-3
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Coolmara (IRE)
Jack Tudor
Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington
Br Kieran & Cathy Mariga W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden over hurdles but was a good second at Exeter on penultimate start. Not in same form under different conditions since but should make a chaser (winning Irish pointer) TFRHHHII BHA89
9 ANOTHER LORD (IRE)
(30) 61-2024
Ch g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE)
8 11-3
James Bowen
Miss Jayne Brace & Mr Gwyn Brace Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br Martin Keating
Peter and Karen Bowen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWA fair 2m4f hurdles scorer Made mistakes when a never-dangerous second in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, heavy) on his debut over fences and again didn’t convince with his jumping back up in trip when fourth at Exeter. TFRHHHII BHA89
10 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (8) 30322P
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)
Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
8 11-1
James Best
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 12 runs since his last win in 2024 but he recorded some decent placed efforts prior to facing a stiff task at Uttoxeter last week Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA87
11 SHEEKA SUPREME (IRE) (47) 006005 D 7 10-2
B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Thanks Awfully (IRE)
Conor Ring
Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mr K. D. Cotter
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in Irish points in October 2022 but little show in 4 hurdle outings and no better for switch to chasing last 2 starts
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 10. Visor worn by No. 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Pride of Paris (IRE), 11-2 To Be Sure (GB), 8-1 Airtothethrone (IRE), Nine Nine Nine (GB), 10-1 Another Lord (IRE), 12-1 Montmartin (FR), 14-1 Chauffeur Driven (IRE), 16-1 Mister Barclay (GB), 18-1 Monbari (FR), Ileny Royale (FR), 25-1 Sheeka Supreme (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.
FIFTH RACE 4.05
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE RHN YOUR PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PARTNER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs IRONED OUT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Williams (2 wins from 15 runners, 13%) runs IRONED OUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOO STAR trained by L O’Brien, Ireland.
Having been well backed when finishing runner-up at Wetherby last month, REALTA LIATH is taken to go one better on handicap debut On first run after a breathing operation, Kalista Love could be interesting if bouncing back from a below par effort, while Ironed Out could be open to improvement over this trip, having failed to give her running when jumping modestly last time Free-going Jasmine d’Airy is worthy of an honourable mention with her stable jockey now taking over in the saddle
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Scanelle (FR)
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan Racing Club - Ultimate Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mr Pierre Gasnier Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler/chaser in France a few years back Placed in Points in Britain last year and may have needed the run on first run under Rules for Tim Vaughan over fences in February. Market may guide expectations now reverted to hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA107
2 JASMINE D’AIRY (FR) (49) 22-1452 BF 6 11-11
B m Authorized (IRE) - Elna d’Airy (FR) Paul O’Brien
Mr N. Sutton Harry Derham, Newbury
Br J. Dubois & SCEA De La Vallee De L’Orne OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEW£120,000purchaseonthebackofsuccessinaTipperarybumperlastMay.Hasshownsomepromiseinmares’novice/maidenhurdles,notablywhensecond on latest run, shaping like the best horse for much of the race before her headstrong ways told late on Respected with stable jockey taking over. TFRHHHHI BHA104
3
REALTA LIATH
(IRE) (19) 6-23442
Gr m Kingston Hill - Crowning Virtue (IRE)
6 11-11
James Bowen
Glassex Holdings Ltd Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br David Russell 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWMade a positive start to her hurdle career when third in a novice at Wincanton. Below form in couple starts subsequently but very much a step in right direction when (well-backed) second of 12 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f), seeing out her race much better Interesting on handicap debut. TFRHHHHH BHA104
4 RIVER OF JOY (GB) (596) 0/6/511P- C D
Ch m Universal (IRE) - Big Time Billy (IRE)
8 11-7
Shane Fenelon (5) Big Time Billy Racing Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Br John Bryan
TIMEFORM VIEWFair bumper winner who was progressive in novice hurdles in 2023, landing a double (first leg coming at this course). Not herself when pulled-up on handicap debut at Perth (3m) in August of that year and has been off the track since One to note in the betting on first run for 19-months. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 KALISTA LOVE (FR) (95) 5-5525
5 11-6
B or Br m Walzertakt (GER) - Ot Love (FR) Ben Poste DahlBury Racing Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br G.A.E.C. Beaudoin Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWBest effort to date over hurdles when runner-up in maiden at Sedgefield in December, finishing with running left after suffering interference Failed to fire switched to handicap company at Southwell on New Year’s Day but it’s still early days and she’s had a wind op since Worth chancing TFRHHHHI BHA99
6 KOO STAR (IRE) (35) 6-0060P
6 11-2
B m Jet Away - Gola Star (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5) George R. Williams L. O’Brien, Ireland
Br George R. Williams
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-held in maiden hurdles in Ireland, latest when too keen finishing ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 80/1) 145 days ago. Improvement needed on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA95
7 IRONED OUT (IRE) (53) 060210
5 10-11
B m Pillar Coral - Crumpledandcreased (IRE) Isabel Williams (3) BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly denied at Fakenham before Christmas and confirmed improvement shown by winning a handicap
at Taunton (16.5f) in January (shaped as though would stay further). Let down by her jumping at Hereford (21.7f) the following month. No surprise to see her bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA90
1-2-3: 1.REALTA LIATH (IRE) 2.KALISTA LOVE (FR) 3.IRONED OUT (IRE)
THE HORSERACING BETTING LEVY BOARD
SIXTH RACE 4.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 4F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RHN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN COMFORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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 397 runners, 10%) runs D’JO DELA BARRIERE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs FILS DE ROI
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAINT CYR DE PAIL trained by Mrs J Williams, South Molton, 173 miles.
COPPER JACK showed the benefit of wind surgery when easily getting off the mark at Chepstow and can defy a 9lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of hat-trick seeking Holeshot who rates a big danger. Fils de Roi can also have a say on the back of his resurgent Uttoxeter second.
colours no horse age st lb
1 FILS DE ROI (FR) (133) 00/52-62 BF
6 12-0
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Prodiga (FR) Jonathan Burke
The Yes No Wait Sorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr Yannick Fouin BresBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 133 days ago. Not taken lightly after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA120
2 HOLESHOT (IRE) (10) F-42511
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Rowdy Exit (IRE)
The Pant Wilkin Partnership 003
6 11-10
Alan Johns
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Declan Lennon Tote, DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 6-y-o who posted a career best when easily winning 4-runner handicap hurdle (15/8) at Warwick (16f, good) 10 days ago. Can go well again in his hat-trick bid now stepping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA116
3 MONVIEL (IRE) (22) 200000
Gr g Montmartre (FR) - Mont Doree (FR)
Dr V. M. G. Ferguson
8 11-10
Paul O’Brien
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br Michael Fennessy Boodle Hatfield Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 22 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA116
4 ONEWAYWEST (IRE) (20) 22F-205
B g Westerner - Onewayortheother (IRE)
The Parallel Lines Partnership
6 11-6
Ben Jones
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br Donal Kenneally Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and he came in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 20 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA112
5 COPPER JACK (IRE) (17) 1-04551
6 11-5
Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Veranda of Heaven (IRE) Callum Pritchard (5)
Acorn Builders Dorset Ltd & SL Racing
Anthony Charlton, Warminster
Br Mr B. Crowley Sherborne Utilities Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort who took a big step forward on the back of breathing surgery when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 17 days ago. Scored easily there so big shout despite a 9lb weights hike. TFRHHHHH BHA111
6 D’JO DELA BARRIERE (FR) (22) 145040
6 11-2
B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Morning Rose (GER) Isabel Williams (3)
BAYTREE Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Mrs Joselita Planchenault
TIMEFORMVIEWScored at Hereford in November and posted a respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 22 days ago. No forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA108
7 KEPAGGE (IRE) (135) 6-02050 CD 11 11-1
B g Getaway (GER) - Miracle Lady Jack Tudor
Mrs Sarah Ling David Pipe, Wellington
Br Gareth Adair W & S Recycling
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was blinkered for 1st time when a respectable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 135 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA107
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.COPPER JACK (IRE) 2.HOLESHOT (IRE) 3.FILS DE ROI (FR)
8
(FR) (172) 3436-46
B g Masterstroke (USA) - Perle d’Ainay (FR)
The Dancer Quartet
8 11-0
Harry Bannister
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
Br Stephane Milaveau & Emmanuel Clayeux Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Off 5 months/had wind op before an encouraging sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Wetherby (24.1f, good to soft) 172 days ago. Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA106
9 KATE MADRIK (FR) (164) 4P-1140 D
Gr m Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Caline des Bordes (FR)
Steve & Jackie Fleetham
Br Emmanuel - Julien Leclerc, Isabelle Mous
5 10-13
James Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual chase winner in France but he beat only one on his yard debut in 2m5f Ludlow handicap hurdle in October. Has something to prove after a 5-month lay-off here TFRHHIII BHA105
10 SAINT CYR DE PAIL (FR) (44) 61-0245
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Dame de Pail (FR)
The Culverhill Racing Club
Br J. Breton, F. Breton & B. Beaunez
6 10-9
Ciaran Gethings
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
Culverhill Farm Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 44 days ago. Not one to dismiss from an easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA101
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
ONEWAYWEST: Following its run on 17/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.
KATE MADRIK: Following its run on 24/10/2024 it was reported that the horse had tied up post-race.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Holeshot (IRE), 4-1 Copper Jack (IRE), 15-2 Fils de Roi (FR), 9-1 Onewaywest (IRE), 12-1 Monviel (IRE), Saint Cyr de Pail (FR), 14-1 Kepagge (IRE), 18-1 Master Dancer (FR), 22-1 D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR), 28-1 Kate Madrik (FR)
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This is a very special occasion for jockey Alan Johns, who retires at the end of today’s racing. Up to this weekend he has clocked up 222 winners.
Alan grew up in the Pembrokeshire village of Castlemorris, where he had a horsey, though not a racing background Spurred on by a consuming interest in the Grand National, he went to work at Peter Bowen’s yard at the age of 17, when he first sat on a racehorse, but didn’t pursue a career as a professional jockey until he was 24.
He has been attached to Tim Vaughan’s stable for most of that time. His favourite horse there was Bucking The Trend, who won three times for him in 2016 when he was a conditional jockey, striving to get enough winners to get a full licence.
Alan describes his most satisfying ride as the one on Madera Mist two years ago at Cheltenham He trailed the 20-strong field in last place for the first mile of a 3m4f chase, only to come past all the others and hit the front in the final 50 yards.
His biggest win was on Vaughan’s grey Eva’s Oskar at Cheltenham’s December 2022 meeting, a victory that made the horse one of the leading British-trained fancies for the following year’s Grand National They attracted a lot of media interest in the lead-up to the race, which led to Alan being commissioned by the Jockey Club to make weekly short, sharp, fun videos about racing. He also produced a film promoting the 2023 Welsh Jump Jockeys’ Derby charity race at Chepstow, which instantly became comedy gold.
Since then, his presence online has been growing and he has appeared as a pundit on ITV Racing. Its viewers will also have seen his never-say-die ride on Kalium at Newbury a few weeks ago, and it’s plain he is quitting the saddle at the peak of his powers Here’s hoping he can sign off with another winner or two today before going on to yet more success in his next career.
SEVENTH RACE 5.15
TWO MILES ABOUT THREE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 3F 83YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET SPONSORS ALAN JOHNS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £6150 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E Williams (39 wins from 397 runners, 10%) runs WALKINTHEWOODS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Vaughan (2 wins from 6 runners, 33%) runs BUMPY EVANS & SHADOW’S WEIGHTWATCHER: HIGGS won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 5lb to 72.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: EILEEN’S MILAN trained by H Derham, Newbury, 153 miles.
Bumpy Evans will no doubt be popular having landed a gamble at Leicester last month, but he may have to play second fiddle to PALAWAN DU MAZET, who struck at the first attempt over the larger obstacles at Taunton in February (runner-up won twice since) and Alan Jones’ 6-y-o is open to further improvement in this discipline Pescatorius can edge out Walkinthewoods for the bronze medal
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1 WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) (30) 05032R C
8 12-0
B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Adam Wedge Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan Br Liam Norris Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinner whofoundonlyonetoogoodon4occasionsswitchedtochasinglastseason Outofsortsoverhurdlesthistermbutshould’ve won back chasing for the first time this season over C&D in February. Amiss at Leicester the following week (bled) so must bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA98
2 EILEEN’S MILAN (IRE) (31) 42060P 6 11-12
B g Milan - Toledana (FR) Paul O’Brien
The BM Partnership
Harry Derham, Newbury
Br A. V. Bloodstock OLBG
TIMEFORMVIEWHad 3 outings in maiden/novice hurdles at Newton Abbot last summer, showing a fair level of ability when runner-up on the second occasion Had a wind op but failed to improve in 3 handicaps over winter and has switched yards ahead of this chase debut. Tongue tie left off. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 TEDWIN HILLS (IRE)
(15) 313-P65
B g Getaway (GER) - Ashwell Lady (IRE)
Mr Scott Turner
8 11-11
James Bowen
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br William Mangan 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWOpened his account in a Huntingdon handicap chase for Emma Lavelle in October 2023 but seen out just 4 times since, again looking one with problems on first start for another new yard at Bangor (24.1f, good) just over a fortnight ago. TFRHHIII BHA95
4 GET CRACKING (GB) (29) 045546
B g Getaway (GER) - Bespoke Lady (IRE)
Mr Michael Harris
7 11-3
David Bass
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon
Br Killashee House Limited Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackwithcheekpiecesonfor1sttimewhenfourthof10inhandicapchaseatHerefordinFebruarybutfailedtoseehisraceoutback over timber there (25.5f, good) last month Reverts back to the larger obstacles back down in trip and assessor relinquishes his grip TFRHHHII BHA87
5 PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) (61) 00-5551
B g Papal Bull - Princesse du Large (FR)
6 11-1
Philip Armson (3)
Mr Alan Jones Alan Jones, Timberscombe
Br Mathieu Talleux & Jean-Paul Gallorini
TIMEFORM VIEW 7-race maiden over hurdles but scored at first time of asking over fences when landing 12-runner handicap at Taunton (18.2f, soft) a couple of months ago, staying on well Cheekpieces back on and he’s a leading contender with more still to offer in this sphere TFRHHHHH BHA85
6 PESCATORIUS (IRE) (27) 01U42U BF 6 10-12
Ch g Getaway (GER) - Lisdaleen (IRE)
Ben Poste
Ursa Major & Partners Harriet Dickin, Midford
Br Stephen Campion Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalisedondropintheweightswhengettingoffthemarkin2mnovicehandicapchaseatCatterickinDecemberandjustfaileddespiteatendency to jump left at Huntingdon on penultimate start. Still behind when unseated rider 3 out last month but not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA82
7 BUMPY EVANS (IRE) (30) F2-1121
7 10-9
Ch g Ocovango - Gaye Native (IRE) Alan Johns
Mrs Samantha Dunn Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Kingswood Manor Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little in 3 starts overhurdles for Ben Lund in 2022/23but successful between the Flags subsequently Gambled on and duly took a step forward from chase debut when scoring at Leicester last month (traded 110.00 in-running) and likely has more to offer starting from a low base. TFRHHHHI BHA79
1-2-3: 1.PALAWAN DU MAZET (FR) 2.BUMPY EVANS (IRE) 3.PESCATORIUS (IRE)
8
CEEJAYBE (GB) (35) 65-0P44
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Marmande (IRE)
5 10-6
Kielan Woods
Mr Chris Butler Jo Davis, East Garston
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Equissistant Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMixedrecordoverhurdlesbutofferedsomethingtoworkonafter6monthsoffwhenfourthinhandicapchaseatLeicesterondebutoverfencesinDecember
Had a wind op and might have needed the run after 3 months off at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago but others look stronger nonetheless TFRHHIII BHA76
9 MINI
FORTUNE
(IRE) (29) 112044
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Mini Dane (IRE)
Mr Nathan Pyne
8 10-5
Ben Jones
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Mr Kevin Dillon Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner in points but has shown little in a novice/maiden hurdles. Quickly switched over fences for her handicap debut and needs to show plenty more TFRHHIII BHA75
10 HIGGS (IRE) (15) PPP044 C
B g Scorpion (IRE) - Captain Supreme (IRE)
12 10-2
James Best
Mr Andrew Gough Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Mrs D Cashman SJD Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed something of a purple patch last May, scoring at Uttoxeter and at this track, but he hasn’t show much in 5 runs since returning from a break in November TFRHHIII BHA72
11
ILLICO
DU BREUIL (FR) (108) U30/6-PP
B g Kapgarde (FR) - Mazagane (FR)
7 10-2
Conor Ring
Welsh Wizards David Rees, Haverfordwest
Br Mr Eric Helye & Mr Franck Sutterlet
TIMEFORM VIEWMaiden Irish pointer who went with little encouragement on hurdles debut in June 2023 and showed nothing in a tongue strap after 18 months on both starts over the winter. Sent chasing for his handicap debut and can only be watched on what he’s shown on the track (has had a wind op). TFRHHIII BHA68
12
SHADOW’S (GB) (271) 4/3-060
Gr g Proconsul - Celine Message
6 10-2
Bradley Harris (3)
Mr Gethyn Mills Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br Mickley Stud DragonBet
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with no promise on all 3 starts over hurdles last year Needs the switch to chasing/handicaps to have a significant impact stepping up in distance TFRHHHII BHA67
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 5, 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11. Stewards Note:
WALKINTHEWOODS: Following its run on 7/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
TEDWIN HILLS: Following its run on 22/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe. MINI FORTUNE: Following its run on 8/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 4-1 Palawan du Mazet (FR), 10-1 Pescatorius (IRE), 12-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), Tedwin Hills (IRE), Get Cracking (GB), 20-1 Eileen’s Milan (IRE), Shadow’s (GB), 33-1 Ceejaybe (GB), Illico du Breuil (FR), 40-1 Mini Fortune (IRE), Higgs (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE RHN TRAVEL AIRPORT TRANSFERS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 3lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.25 - THE RHN TRAVEL VIP TRANSPORT SERVICE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4193 to the winning horse The second to receive £1931, the third £965 and the fourth £483. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.00 - THE ERIC TURNER MEMORIAL RACE NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)
(GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4700 to the winning horse The second to receive £2162, the third £1081, the fourth £541 and the fifth £269. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £44 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 10 entries at £44. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3595; Second £1797; Third £899; Fourth £449; Fifth £224. (Penalty Value £4700.09)
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.30 - THE WELSH COTTAGE CAKES 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, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 31 entries at £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.05 - THE RHN YOUR PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL PARTNER MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.40 - THE RHN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN COMFORT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £38. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.15 - THE DRAGONBET SPONSORS ALAN JOHNS 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 0-100. Enter by noon, March 31st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 4th. Penalties, after March 29th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A prize will be presented to the person who is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 22 entries at £30. - Closed March 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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