Fontwell Park Racecard - Sunday 23rd February by Arena Racing Company

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3 CELESTIAL HALO (IRE) (8) F-F3332

B g Galileo (IRE) - Pay The Bank

711-7

Harry Skelton

The Stewart Family Paul Nicholls, Shepton Mallet Br Roncon Churchtown Bloodstock Br & Lane LtdPotensis S

TIMEFORM VIEW In front of Karabak when thirdoverthistripatCheltenham in December.Asgood as everwhengoing down ﬁghting in KingwellHurdlelastweekend andthe one to beat if in asimilarmood here TFR HHHHH BHA162

KEY OwnerBreeding BreederJockeyTrainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained

Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare deﬁnedbelow:

HHHHH Selectedtowin therace.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed

HHHII By no meansout of thereckoning but atleast one or twoholdstrongerclaims

HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufﬁcient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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FIRST RACE 2.00

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR, FIVE, SIX AND SEVEN YRS OLD

THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund

£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (69 wins from 341 runners, 20%) runs LE GALLI BIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs LE GALLI BIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHAMPAGNE CHIC trained by J Scott, Dulverton, 159 miles.

GLYNN BRAE posted a fairly useful effort when easily going in over C&D last time so is fancied to successfully concede weight all round here and garner a third hurdles victory from five runs Gary and Josh Moore’s French recruit Le Galli Bier has the form to play a big part though and rates a big threat while the progressive Champagne Chic also warrants plenty of respect on the back of his stylish Wincanton success

colours no horse age st lb

1 GLYNN BRAE (IRE) (28) 1-1621 CD

B g Califet (FR) - Lady Rhinestone (IRE)

5 11-12

Sam Twiston-Davies

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

Br S. L. Rodwell Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW£130,000 purchase on the back of a bumper success at Leopardstown in the spring and made it 2-4 over hurdles when easily landing the odds in 5-runner novice over C&D last month. Player despite conceding weight all round. TFRHHHHH BHA128

2 CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE) (24)

5 11-8

B g Shirocco (GER) - Chicago Vic (IRE) Lorcan Williams

The BM Partnership Jeremy Scott, Dulverton

Br Michael O’Donovan Brendon Powerwashers

TIMEFORM VIEW Shirocco gedling who built on debut promsie to readily land 7-runner novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. Can improve further so must enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 LORD MAHER (IRE) (125) UF16

B g Ocovango - Tagalong (IRE)

Ballantine Bloodstock

5 11-2

Brendan Powell

Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Mr Eamonn O’Connell Ballantine Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning hurdling debut at Roscommon in June but he beat only one for his new yard in 2m novice at Plumpton in October. Has something to prove after a break here TFRHHIII BHA-

4 LE GALLI BIER (FR) (82) 32532

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - La Loute (FR)

4 10-4

Freddie Mitchell (5) Heart of the South Racing 143

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Ecurie Domaine de Baune, Francois Thomas Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler/chaser in France this winter, posting a good second in 2m2f claiming chase at Fontainebleau before Christmas. Changed hands for €30,000 after and holds very good form claims for his new handler TFRHHHHI BHA120

2024:MEETING ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Glynn Brae (IRE), 2-1 Le Galli Bier (FR), 5-2 Champagne Chic (IRE), 40-1 Lord Maher (IRE)

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1-2-3: 1.GLYNN BRAE (IRE) 2.LE GALLI BIER (FR) 3.CHAMPAGNE CHIC (IRE)

KEY Owner

Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SECOND RACE 2.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 135YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS5)(FORTHECERTAINJUSTICECHALLENGETROPHY)(FONTWELLCHASESERIESQUALIFIER)

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): G & J Moore (69 wins from 341 runners, 20%) runs CELTIC NED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs CELTIC NED LONGEST TRAVELLER: WELLWILLYA trained by H Nelmes, Dorchester, 108 miles.

A weak event but at least CELTIC NED has some potential in this sphere. Leading Swoop and Wellwillya are both capable of going close off their current mark so are others to consider

1 DOC MCCOY (IRE) (31) 146-520 7

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Salvatrice (IRE)

Tom Buckley (3) League Of Nations

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Donie O’Brien BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive winner on sole start in points and successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon on return last season Struggled under a penalty next 2 starts, however, and has offered little switched to fences this winter. Headgear on TFRHHHII BHA100

2 CELTIC NED (IRE) (94) 2400-44

B g Well Chosen - Belsalsa (FR)

7 11-10

Niall Houlihan Celtic Contractors Limited

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Ned Morris KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdler who has made an underwhelming start to his chasing career However, has the physique and pedigree for fences so seems sure to do better at some stage. TFRHHHHH BHA96

3 SIR ROCK (IRE) (28) 12-0PP5 CD

B g Shirocco (GER) - La Belle Sauvage

8 11-6

Kevin Brogan Henfold Rockers Toby Lawes, Beare Green

Br Mrs O. Hegarty Lawmens Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning chase bow at Plumpton last winter and followed up over this C&D. Has failed to ﬁre in 4 starts this season, however, again tried in different headgear when well backed last time Dipped below last winning mark at least TFRHHHII BHA92

4 LEADING SWOOP (IRE) (28) 5P0-323 BF

B g Leading Light (IRE) - One Swoop (IRE)

9 11-3

Harry Kimber

Gale Force One Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Miss Deirdre Motherway Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser Disappointed here last time but bits of his form gives him a chance off current mark in a change of headgear TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (14) 3-36324 C

B g Valirann (FR) - Gola Star (IRE)

8 11-2

Gavin Sheehan

Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton

Br George R. Williams

TIMEFORMVIEWModest chaser who recorded his best effort this season when 1 3/4 lengths second at Exeter, though was possibly ﬂattered from 8lb out of the handicap. Failed to conﬁrm that form off the same mark there since and only 1lb lower here Headgear off. TFRHHHII BHA88

6 ROCK ON RITA (IRE) (95) 1/6605/-P

B m Shirocco (GER) - Gilt Free (IRE)

9 10-6

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss Mariliis Joe

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner who won 2 mares ’ handicap hurdles in 2022 but has yet to make an impact over the larger obstacles, including after a long absence at Ffos Las in November Hard to warm to TFRHHIII BHA78

7 TOMMY DILLION (IRE) (23) 4U43/P-P

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE)

Winterﬁelds Farm Ltd

9 10-5

James Davies

Richard Rowe, Pulborough

Br Jan Kennedy Southern Cranes & Access Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning hurdler but has clearly been difﬁcult to train and well held both starts over fences 14 months apart. TFRHHIII BHA77

1-2-3: 1.CELTIC NED (IRE) 2.LEADING SWOOP (IRE) 3.WELLWILLYA

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Gr g Universal (IRE) - Mons Meg

Mr L. J. Burden

Br Mrs M. L. Luck

7 10-4

Brendan Powell

Helen Nelmes, Dorchester

TIMEFORMVIEWTook form up a notch when getting off the mark on chasing bow in 12-runner handicap at Exeter in October. Best effort since when respectable fourth there in December and had a hopeless task from miles out of the weights last time Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA76

9 NO DRAMA (IRE)

(11) P/2P//-65U

Ch g Mahler - Calimesa (IRE)

The Sundowners

10 10-2

Harry Bannister

Richard Bandey, Kingsclere

Br Mr Jamie O’Brien Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW No surprise that he looked in need of the run when safely held on chase/yard debut following more than 3 years at Fontwell in October but failed to progress from that there next time. Got no further than the second at Hereford since 2lb out of weights. TFRHHHII BHA72

ELPOLOGREG

(FR) (28) 0-06P62

B g Creachadoir (IRE) - Zannkiya

6 10-2

Benjamin Macey (7)

S Mullins Racing Club Seamus Mullins, Amesbury

Br E.A.R.L Haras de Lonray We Do Vans

TIMEFORMVIEW Got off the mark in 2m handicap chase at Fakenham a year ago but that was an unsatisfactory contest and has failed to back it up subsequently 5lb out of the weights TFRHHHII BHA69

11 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (28) 5333/-P4

B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)

10 10-2

Harry Reed

Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Br B. Kavanagh

Sturminster Newton Building Supplies

TIMEFORMVIEWGenerally struggled since making a winning chase bow almost 3 years ago and showed little after 21 months off at Exeter in December Did offer a little bit more when fourth over C&D next time but needs to step up again TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11.

Stewards Note:

TOMMY DILLION: Following its run on 31/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a few jumping errors.

ELPOLOGREG: Following its run on 26/1/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Leading Swoop (IRE), 11-2 Celtic Ned (IRE), Sir Rock (IRE), 9-1 Wellwillya (GB), 10-1 Doc McCoy (IRE), 11-1 Valirann Gold (IRE), 12-1 Elpologreg (FR), 14-1 No Drama (IRE), 16-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE), 22-1 Rock On Rita (IRE), 25-1 Tommy Dillion (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 3.00

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 29YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL SPIRIT

HURDLE RACE

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

Total prize fund £80000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £34864, 2nd £14312, 3rd £7160, 4th £3576, 5th £1792. (Penalty Value £45560) A

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (69 wins from 341 runners, 20%) run SALVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) run SALVER FANCY THAT: G & J Moore won this race in 2017 and 2022. The stable runs SALVER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: STEEL ALLY trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 169 miles.

The likeable SALVER is taken to gain a deserved first victory of the season and turn the tables on his recent Windsor conqueror Nemean Lion on these more advantageous terms. Kerry Lee’s hat-trick seeker still rates a big danger though, while the consistent Blueking d’Oroux also has the form to go close in an intriguing National Spirit

B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Belle du Bresil (FR)

Harry Cobden

Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score this term but this smart hurdler arrives in good nick, sixth in Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot before a solid third of ﬁve in 2m4f Windsor conditions event last month. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. TFRHHHHI BHA150

2 NEMEAN LION (GER) (37) 160-211

B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER)

8 11-10

Richard Patrick

Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne

Br Dr. Chr. Berglar Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken his form up a level this year and followed a Hereford handicap success with victory in 5-runner conditions event at Windsor (20f) last month by 1/2 length from Salver Concedes 3lb to that rival here but still not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA151

3 SALVER (FR) (37) 113-4F2 5 11-7

B g Motivator - Salve Evita Caoilin Quinn

Mr Keith Graves Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Genets Srl Heart Of The South Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEWWon 4 times last season and has continued on the up this winter, running well when falling last in Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham before coming in an excellent 1/2-length second of 5 to Nemean Lion in conditions event at Windsor (20f) Enjoys a 3lb weights pull now so big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA148

4 PUNTA DEL ESTE (FR) (36) P01-353 D BF

6 11-4

Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Cap d’Ombree (FR) Jack Tudor

SWRSL & DEP

David Pipe, Wellington

Br Philippe Cottin & Noel Boudraa W & S Recycling

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season who has posted a trio of useful efforts this term, latest when third of 11 in 3m handicap hurdle at Haydock on his ﬁnal run for Dan Skelton. This demands more but he’s no forlorn hope starting out for a new stable TFRHHHII BHA134

STEEL ALLY (FR) (64)

123-21P D

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Poprock du Berlais (FR)

Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Br Pierre Morruzzi & Philippe Morruzzi

7 11-4

Dylan Johnston

Sam Thomas, Cardiff

TIMEFORMVIEWLooked a progressive front-runner when bagging 2m3f handicap at Haydock in November but he was pulled up in 2m Ascot handicap following month. Sort to bounce back after a break though TFRHHHII BHA142

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note: STEEL ALLY: Following its run on 21/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Nemean Lion (GER), Salver (FR), 7-2 Blueking d’Oroux (FR), 10-1 Steel Ally (FR), 18-1 Punta Del Este (FR)

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1-2-3: 1.SALVER (FR) 2.NEMEAN LION (GER)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

FOURTH RACE 3.30

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE BARRY DENNIS TROPHY 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 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (69 wins from 341 runners, 20%) runs KALIF D’AIRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs KALIF D’AIRY FANCY THAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2019 and 2020. The stable runs KRUGER PARK today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCKADENN trained by M Comley, Naunton, 150 miles.

Although KALIF D’AIRY has gone up 11lb in his last 3 starts he was 21 lengths clear of the third when going down only to a progressive one at Sandown 3 weeks ago and could still be on a good mark. Batwomen and Kruger Park look the main dangers.

1 KRUGER PARK (FR) (15) 212-334

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Fleur De Sel De Re (FR)

7 12-0

Freddie Gingell (3)

The BM Partnership Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

Br Mr Pascal Beraud & Mr Bernard Beraud Morson Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable in-frame efforts in handicaps around 3m on his last 2 outings and shouldn’t be inconvenienced by the return to slightly shorter. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA119

ROCKADENN (FR) (36) 534/R0-6

B g High Rock (IRE) - Nijadenn (FR)

9 11-11

David Bass

S W Racing Max Comley, Naunton

Br P. Rago & J. Le Scouarnec

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but never in it on last month’s return from a long absence for a new yard ay Haydock. Can only watch. TFRHHIII BHA116

3 BATWOMEN (IRE) (18) 52-2123 C

B m Presenting - Avondhu Lady (IRE)

7 11-9

Conor O’Farrell

Miss Jane Goddard Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br R Flynn

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful switch to handicaps over 19f here in October. Good placed efforts on both starts since and this strong traveller may have even bigger performances in her. TFRHHHHI BHA114

4 MONJULES (FR) (38) 206-P30 C

B g Rajsaman (FR) - Equilibriste (IRE)

7 11-5

Ciaran O’Shea (7) Gallimore , Haring and Mitchell Harry Fry, Corscombe

Br EARL Soc D’Entrainement P. Butel et al Grosvenor Sport

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time hurdle winner since joining Harry Fry. Back to form after a break when third of 11 at Taunton in November but not in the same form at Wincanton 7 weeks later. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA110

5 SHENGAI ENKI (FR) (37) 14P605

B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Lady Needles (IRE)

6 11-3

Luke Scott (5) Deva Racing SE

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Mr Esteve Rouchvarger Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Versatile performer landed a 23f Uttoxeter handicap in May and followed by a 2m Worcester novice a month later. Has found things tougher since, ﬁnishing ﬁfth of 9 at Market Rasen (23f) last month. TFRHHIII BHA108

6 KALIF

D’AIRY (FR) (22) 3-00222

5 11-2

B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) Caoilin Quinn

S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGood runner-up efforts in handicaps on his last 3 outings, including at this venue Well clear with an improver at Sandown last time and could still be treated even after a further 4lb rise Has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie TFRHHHHH BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

KRUGER PARK: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the horse hung and jumped left-handed. ROCKADENN: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

1-2-3: 1.KALIF D’AIRY (FR)

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FIFTH RACE 4.00

TWO MILES ABOUT FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 5F 164YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE starsports.bet 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 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (28 wins from 180 runners, 16%) runs MILITARY TYCOON & NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs MILITARY TYCOON & NOWYOUVEBINANDUNIT LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHTONTHEWING trained by S Gardner, Longdown, 156 miles.

AMI BONDHU has shown enough in a brace of handicap starts to suggest he is capable of winning a modest race such as this Lightonthewing is the only runner to have won a race this season, and he has claims of making it back-to-back victories, while Bobalot has a chance if in the same form as when finishing second on his reappearance/stable debut 2 weeks ago

1 AMI BONDHU (FR) (19) 4-45034

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Rogation (FR)

Paul Bowtell & Jonathan Shinton

6 12-0

James Davies

Nick Gifford, Findon

Br Haras Du Hoguenet & Mr Gilles Lebaron Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner made a promising handicap debut when third at Lingﬁeld (16f) in December, shaping as though he might have a race in him at this level. Proved a little disappointing when only ﬁnishing 4th at Market Rasen (20f) earlier this month but still remains of interest in a moderate contest TFRHHHHH BHA96

2 BOBALOT (GB) (14) 4P5-602 CD

Gr g Camelot - Riva Snows (IRE)

Fusion Racing Club

8 12-0

Kevin Brogan

Laura Horsfall, Towcester

Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner bounced back to form with headgear discarded on his ﬁrst outing since leaving Ben Clarke (after 8 months off) when second at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 2 weeks ago, shaping as though this longer trip will suit. If he can build on that effort, he is one of the more likely types in this ﬁeld TFRHHHHI BHA96

3 JUST GO FOR IT (GB) (36) 30-6305 D

B m Passing Glance - Just Jasmine

Mr Steve Atkinson

12 11-13

James Best

Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater

Br K Bishop Home Farm Holiday Park

TIMEFORM VIEWVeteran performer had yet to really ﬁre this season, although not disgraced when ﬁfth of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 36 days ago. He’s now back down to his last winning mark and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see an improved effort TFRHHHII BHA95

4 LIGHTONTHEWING (IRE) (14) 1FP0P1 CD

B g Winged Love (IRE) - Neat ‘n Nimble

10 11-7

Lucy Gardner Woodhayes racing club

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Mrs Patricia Doran Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner returned to form from out of the blue when winning at Chepstow (23.6f, Heavy) 2 weeks ago, making-all to capitalise on a lower hurdles mark. Drop in trip/sharper track might not be ideal, but he’s the only one of this ﬁeld to have won a race this season and he must be respected TFRHHHHI BHA89

MILITARY TYCOON

(IRE) (30) 004-000 5 11-2

B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Candle Lit (IRE)

Richie McLernon Lycett Racing Ltd

Br Mabaki Investments

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulFlatwinnerbuthasunderachievedoverhurdlessofar,againshowinglittleonhandicapdebutatDoncaster(19.4f,goodtosoft)16daysago. Needs to improve for the step up in trip, but he’s one to note in the market for a yard that have a knack of improving low-grade handicappers TFRHHHII BHA84

ONEANDAHALFDEGREES (IRE) (54)

5/66-0P 7 10-11

Ch m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Leading Lady Harry Cobden

The High Altitude Partnership Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

Br The Beeches Stud Ltd Hatherden Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice hurdles, most recently when underperforming (pulled-up) at Uttoxeter at the end of last year More realistic chance now handicapping from a basement mark but others arrive with stronger claims. Engaged 4.30 Exeter Friday. TFRHHHII BHA79

7 JE SUIS SACRE (FR) (38) 050-00 6 10-10

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Altesse Sacree (FR) Harry Kimber

Mr G. L. Porter Robert Walford, Blandford

Br Henrietta Charlet & Graham Porter

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden has been well-held on two starts in handicap company. Step up in trip offers some cause for optimism, but he’s hard to recommend on recent evidence TFRHHIII BHA78

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Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Charmingly (USA)

Marc Goldstein

CS Partnership Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne

Br Raymond P. Doyle

Karen Jewell Racing TIMEFORM VIEWSeemed suited by the switch to prominent tactics when breaking longstanding maiden tag at

B g Westerner - Adarenna (IRE)

Sturminster Newton Building Supplies Ltd

Br Mr Philip Wheatley

Brendan Powell

Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum

Sturminster Newton Building Supplies TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced on last of 3 starts in Irish points but showed little sign of ability in a bumper and 3 hurdles under Rules. Step up in trip on handicap debut offers only faint hope of improvement TFRHHIII BHA75

10

B m Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Oceana Blue

Conor O’Farrell

Mr Will Simmons Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br The C H F Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden placed in a couple of 2m4f handicap hurdles in the summer of 2023 but returned well-below form (after 16 months off) when ﬁfth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) in 75 days ago. Makes debut for

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SIXTH RACE 4.30

THREE MILES ABOUT TWO FURLONGS (3M 1F 210YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE JOHN & HAROLD HARTWELL MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE JOSH GIFFORD CUP)

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): A Honeyball (37 wins from 126 runners, 29%) runs DEAR RALPHY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs ABBEYHILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUKEBOX D’EDDY trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 165 miles.

RECORD HIGH is threatening to win over fences and this could be it Dear Ralphy made an inauspicious start over fences over a year ago but he was in top form over hurdles in the summer and can go well fresh, so may emerge as the biggest threat with connections willing to have another go in this sphere.

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9 12-0

B g Westerner - Letterwoman (IRE) Rex Dingle

Mr J. Pike

Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster

Br Patrick Mulcahy geegeez.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEWMade an inauspicious start over fences when falling at the sixth at Wincanton over a year ago but was in top form over hurdles when last seen in the summer Can go well fresh and interesting that connections are willing to have another go in this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 RECORD HIGH (IRE) (28) 65-0P32 C

B g Mahler - Leapy Lady (IRE)

8 11-9

Harry Bannister

Wallace Racing Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Br Sean O’Reilly Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful bumper winner in 2022. Raced only once in 2 years after but back to form when placed over fences here last 2 starts and must have every chance in this ﬁeld TFRHHHHH BHA95

3 DARING PLAN (IRE) (11) 23-0P45

B g Mount Nelson - Pocket Call (IRE)

Miss Jane Edgar & Mr D. V. Gardner

7 11-1

Lucy Gardner

Susan Gardner, Longdown

Br Gareth Adair Woodhayes Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW First impact in 4 starts over fences when ﬁfth at Hereford 11 days ago and no doubt he’s on a good mark on the pick of his hurdles form TFRHHHII BHA87

4 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (17) 1-P5634

B g Shirocco (GER) - Tenable

Colony Stables , Bunch & Dicks

8 10-6

Conor O’Farrell

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Miss A. Lindsell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles scorer around 3m last term Best efforts over fences this season when making the frame in this headgear at Market Rasen/Ffos Las last 2 starts and there’s still an air of unﬁnished business over fences with him. TFRHHHII BHA78

5 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR)

(12) 004302

B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR)

6 10-2

Freddie Mitchell (5)

Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow

Br Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who reached the frame in a couple of handicap chases at up to 3m in the autumn Not at best last 2 starts but capable of being involved in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Record High (IRE), 9-4 Dear Ralphy (IRE), 6-1 Abbeyhill (IRE), 7-1 Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 17-2 Daring Plan (IRE)

1-2-3: 1.RECORD HIGH (IRE) 2.DEAR RALPHY (IRE) 3.ABBEYHILL (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00

TWO MILES ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 1F 162YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR, FIVE AND SIX YRS OLD

THE

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OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 3 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £4500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Gordon (29 wins from 190 runners, 15%) runs GENERAL BRIAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Gordon (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs GENERAL BRIAR FANCY THAT: C Gordon won this race in 2016 and 2023. The stable runs GENERAL BRIAR today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KHALIFE DES OBEAUX trained by J Jones, Newmarket, 113 miles.

The vote goes to Harry Cobden’s mount GAELIC PRIDE, with confidence in this point winner’s chance increased should the betting vibes be strong Crossgales King and General Briar are other interesting recruits from the Irish point scene, while Cinquenta has shown a fair level of ability when twice third in similar races.

1 CHIVALROUS GEORGE (IRE) (59) 5

B g Order of St George (IRE) - Huntress (IRE)

Harry Bannister

Crawford-Smith Family Suzy Smith, Littlehampton

Br Mr Neil Crawford Smith Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW 13/2, held back by inexperience when a remote ﬁfth of 6 on C&D debut on Boxing Day. Will need to leave that well behind TFRHHIII BHA-

2

CINQUENTA (FR) (54) 33

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Opaline Song (FR)

Martin, Jocelyn & Steve Broughton

5 11-7

Gavin Sheehan

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

Br Mr Michel Larobe BetVictor

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on both starts, stepping up on the form of his debut when beaten just over 8 lengths at Warwick on New Year’s Eve. That sets the standard but it’s not a particularly exacting one. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 CROSSGALES KING (IRE) (84) P-22

B g Kingston Hill - Rock On Annie (IRE)

Mrs Kate Kenyon

5 11-7

James Best

Anthony Charlton, Warminster

Br Daniel Cronin Sherborne Utilities Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £85,000 after ﬁnishing runner-up on both completed starts in Irish points Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) (98) 2P-41

B g Kool Kompany (IRE) - Sahabah (USA)

5 11-7

Harry Cobden

Franklin & Gurney Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Dehesa de Milargo S.L. 1Account Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Purchased for £50,000 after making it fourth time lucky in Irish points in November Harry Cobden booked for Rules debut A likely type TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 GENERAL BRIAR (IRE) (455) 32-

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Shantou Rose (IRE)

6 11-7

Freddie Gordon (3)

The Morestead Augean Stables Syndicate Chris Gordon, Winchester

Br Mrs Deborah Hobson Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£55,000 recruit from the Irish point ﬁeld at the end of 2023 It’s taken a bit of time to get him to the track but this close relation to the yard’s smart chaser Annual Invictus would still enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong TFRHHHII BHA-

6 KHALIFE DES OBEAUX (FR) (74) 0

5 11-7

B g Kapgarde (FR) - Ardeur des Obeaux (FR) Lorcan Williams

Mrs Sally White Jack Jones, Newmarket

Br E.A.R.L Les Obeaux D’Anjou Et al

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, down the ﬁeld on his Hereford debut in December TFRHHIII BHA-

7 SURE TO BE SURE (IRE) (97) 03 5 11-7

B g Afﬁnisea (IRE) - Burnt Out (IRE) Brendan Powell

Mr K. A. Nelmes Helen Nelmes, Dorchester

Br Laura James

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to 3 winners, including dual bumper winner Gaillimh A Chroi, but showed little in 2 bumpers in the autumn (62 lengths last of 3 at Exeter latterly) TFRHIIII BHA-

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8 MISTRESS FOX (GB) (339) 0- 5 11-0

B m Order of St George (IRE) - Bobble Mist (IRE)

Mr Michael Hawker

Br Michael Hawker

Harry Reed

Mike Hawker, Chippenham

TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, last of 7 in bumper at Chepstow on debut last March. Has a tongue strap added on return. Can only watch. TFRHIIII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Stewards Note:

CHIVALROUS GEORGE: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Gaelic Pride (SPA), 11-4 Cinquenta (FR), 4-1 General Briar (IRE), 9-2 Crossgales King (IRE), 33-1 Chivalrous George (IRE), Khalife des Obeaux (FR), 80-1 Mistress Fox (GB), 150-1 Sure To Be Sure (IRE)

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First Race 2.00 - THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race and which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The Trustees of the European Breeders Fund have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Star 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. Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F. ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly given £1000 towards the prize money for this race. 11 entries at £45. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (Penalty Value £4901.40) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (For The Certain Justice Challenge Trophy) (Fontwell Chase Series Qualifier) 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, February 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Certain Justice Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the winning connections but will be retained afterwards by Fontwell Park Racecourse. Star Sports 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 horses which finish in the first 8 in this race will be eligible to enter THE FONTWELL CHASE SERIES FINAL to be run over 2m 3f 104y at Fontwell on 28 March, 2025. 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE STAR SPORTS NATIONAL SPIRIT HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £45560 to the winning horse The second to receive £17096, the third £8560, the fourth £4264 and the ﬁfth £2144. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 120 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to entry.. Enter by noon, February 17th and pay £400 stake, Supplementary Entry by noon, February 20th and pay £1776 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb 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 Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be led past the stands before cantering to the start. 6 entries at £400. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £34864; Second £14312; Third £7160; Fourth £3576; Fifth £1792. (Penalty Value £45560) A SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE BARRY DENNIS TROPHY 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. February 21st. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star Sports 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. 12 entries at £38.Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3110; Second £1555; Third £778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE STARSPORTS.BET 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 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Star 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. 17 entries at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 4lband paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE JOHN & HAROLD HARTWELL MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (FOR THE JOSH GIFFORD CUP) 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 17th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. Penalties, after February 15th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The Josh Gifford Cup will be awarded to the winning connections but will be retained afterwards by Fontwell Park Racecourse. Star Sports will award a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £30. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)

SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE starsportsbet.co.uk OPEN MAIDEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, the third £564 and the fourth £282. 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 17th and pay £22 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 21st. 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. Star Sports 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. ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 17 entries at £22. - Closed February 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £1878; Second £939; Third £469; Fourth £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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