FIRST RACE 1.40
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FAIRLIGHT STUDIOS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Hammond (29 wins from 247 runners, 12%) runs BUNKER BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Parkinson & S J Smith (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs HOPE HILL LONGEST TRAVELLER: JIM DE SARTI trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 250 miles.
THE CYPRIOT doesn’t have many miles on the clock and he produced much the best effort of his short hurdles career under this conditional rider last time Morandi Second ran well here in November despite some errant jumping, so he’s respected along with Mr Globalist, an interesting stable-newcomer for Lizzie Quinlan.
colours no horse age st lb
1 JIM DE SARTI (FR) (36) 1/03-600
B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Queva de Sarti (FR)
The Shinton Family
6 12-0
Cameron Iles (7)
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br E.A.R.L Pestour, Claude Pestour & Nelly Plumbing World
TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerinFrance SoldquitecheaplyfromNickyHendersonyardaftershowingsomepromiseonhurdledebut.Hasn’tseenouthisracesinthreestarts for new connections including on handicap debut when well-held at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Others look more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA94
2 MR GLOBALIST (IRE) (56) 040-00U
Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Trimurti (USA)
6 11-12
Sean Quinlan
Quinn Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenafter13hurdlerunsandlosthiswayforShaySlevin,eighthof15inanovicehurdleatTramore(16.4f,goodtosoft)whenlastseen under Rules (unseated in a point-to-point December 2024) Starts out in a modest race and revival for new connections not ruled out. TFRHHHHI BHA92
3 MORANDI SECOND (FR) (73)
00U-643
6 11-11
Gr g Morandi (FR) - Hold The Thought Henry Brooke
Hold My Beer, B Hague & Partners Patrick Neville, Leyburn
Br Mr Benoit Chalmel
TIMEFORMVIEWWinner on theFlat (Catterick, 14f) back inOctoberandconfirmed his wellbeing back overhurdles whenthird hereinNovember (19.8f,good),jumped modestly and only headed in final 100 yds. Back in trip but looks well up to winning a race of this nature with a cleaner round of jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA91
4 THE CYPRIOT (IRE) (26) 440-053
Ch g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mal d’Amour (IRE)
Mario Stavrou Racing
6 11-9
Osian Radford (10)
Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEWLeft behind previous efforts when running best race over hurdles in first-time tongue-tie, good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 26 days ago, lead and still going okay home straight, headed last but kept on Leading player on the back of that effort TFRHHHHH BHA89
5 LA QUARITE (FR) (43) 26-0666
B g Seahenge (USA) - Etoile de Kerfelec (FR)
D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood
Br Gwenole Thepot, Sandy Thepot & Joel Le M
5 11-5
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
North Sea Logistics
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch-improvedinthefirst-timehoodwhensecondina10-runnerracelastFebruaryforIainJardineyard Hasfailedtoreproducethatlevelsince, though did show promise on debut for this yard in October, but too keen when sixth of 12 (Newcastle, 16.9f) last-time Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 BUNKER
BAY
(IRE) (25) 0-655
B g Australia - Alf Guineas (IRE)
The Golden Cuckoo
Br Sun Bloodstock SARL
6 11-5
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairhandicapperonFlat(stays2m),wononcein2023.SoldfromWilliamKnight’syardfor13,000gnsinOctober2023.Showedsomepromiseoverhurdles on penultimate run for this yard in May but well-beat on return 25 days ago, likely needed the run. Tongue-tie on now and others more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA85
7 ZAIN FARHH (GB) (37) 0006
Ch g Farhh - Local Spirit (USA)
Sam England Racing Club
6 10-7
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Elusive Bloodstock Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle to shout about in maiden/novice events but showed some improvement for switch to handicaps when sixth of 11 in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 9/1) 37 days ago, too keen as he often has been Tongue-tie on and needs to settle better to be involved in the finish here. TFRHHHII BHA73
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.THE CYPRIOT (IRE) 2.MORANDI SECOND (FR) 3.MR GLOBALIST (IRE)
8 HOPE HILL (IRE) (203)
00P0-55
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Lightning Breeze (IRE)
7 10-6
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley
Br Patrick Keating Tuffa Footwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW
Showedmuchmoreinhandicapswhenfifthof9inhandicapatMarketRasen(20.6f)inJune Rantosimilarlevelwhenfinishinginthesamepositionthere a month later, made mistakes. Returns from break with yard in good form (hat-trick at Wetherby on Thursday) but needs to jump better here. TFRHHHII BHA72
2024: COUP DE GOLD (IRE) 8 10 12 Peter Kavanagh 7-2 (David Thompson) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 7. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
ZAIN FARHH: Following its run on 20/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Morandi Second (FR), 5-2 The Cypriot (IRE), 15-2 La Quarite (FR), 9-1 Hope Hill (IRE), 12-1 Mr Globalist (IRE), 14-1 Zain Farhh (GB), 20-1 Jim de Sarti (FR), 40-1 Bunker Bay (IRE) RACE RESULT:
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite B - Brought Down C - Course Winner
D - Distance Winner R - Refused S - Slipped Up
U - Unseated F - Fell d - Disqualified r - Ran Out P - Pulled Up
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SECOND RACE 2.10
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR MAIDEN FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE VICKERS.BET 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): D McCain (53 wins from 245 runners, 22%) runs KADJAR DES MOTTES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs CODE PURPLE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GIBBS ISLAND trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 250 miles.
SURREY BELLE has obvious claims after a promising debut 4 weeks ago Gibbs Island is an interesting newcomer to hurdles and can take the silver medal
colours no horse age st lb
1 CODE PURPLE (GB) (51) 0
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sugar Free (GER)
Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford
Br Black Type Limited
6 11-6
Richie McLernon
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner Once-raced maiden over hurdles. 80/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 51 days ago, pulling hard. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 FOLLOW THE LEADER (IRE) (10) P-00
B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Vinorine (FR)
6 11-6
Sam Coltherd
Mr Anthony Ross John Wainwright, Malton
Br Patrick Cronin
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden 400/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 FUJITA SCALE (IRE) (61) P-440
B g Snow Sky - Moody Queen (IRE)
Exors of the late Mr John Wade
6 11-6
Ross Chapman
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr James Kirwan Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on hurdles bow 61 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Pauline Robson TFRHIIII BHA-
4 KADJAR DES MOTTES (FR) (48) 1633
B g Balko (FR) - Sauves La Reine (FR)
Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw
5 11-6
Brian Hughes
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br E.A.R.L Ecurie Des Mottes Fitzdares Limited TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, third of 4 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Place claims. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 MAGGIES BOY (IRE) (68) 4-0
B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
6 11-6
Sean Quinlan Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 68 days ago, not knocked about. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 TARBAT NESS (GB) (25) 65
Gr g Reliable Man - Ethics Girl (IRE)
The 1997 Partnership and RHD
6 11-6
Jack Quinlan
John Berry, Newmarket
Br Lawrence Wadey & Emma Berry H K Racing Services
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest winner at 16f on flat. 9/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 25 days ago. More needed TFRHHHII BHA-
7 TEAM ENDEAVOUR (GB) (479)
B g Bated Breath - Olympic Medal
6 11-6
Lorcan Murtagh Mrs Allison Stamper
Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut
Barry Murtagh, Carlisle
Second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 15/8). Off 15 months First run for yard after leaving Ian Williams. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
B m Golden Horn - Al Reem
(29) 2 5 10-13
Keatley Racing Owners Group 1
Br Al Shahania Stud
Danny McMenamin
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful winner at 16f on flat Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving Hughie Morrison when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good, 4/1) on NH debut 29 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Obvious claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 GIBBS ISLAND (GB) (98)
Ch g Iffraaj - Dream Book
RaceShare - Gibbs Island
Br Smarden Thoroughbreds
4 10-7
Stan Sheppard
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Raceshare
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond of 20 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy), no match for winner First run for yard after leaving Andrew Oliver Interesting newcomer to hurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
CODE PURPLE: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Surrey Belle (GB), 11-4 Gibbs Island (GB), 9-1 Kadjar des Mottes (FR), 14-1 Tarbat Ness (GB), 33-1 Team Endeavour (GB), 50-1 Maggies Boy (IRE), 100-1 Code Purple (GB), 150-1 Fujita Scale (IRE), 250-1 Follow The Leader (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (2M 3F 188YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE VICKERS.BET INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED BOOKMAKER
MARES’ 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): D McCain (53 wins from 245 runners, 22%) runs GENEROUS SCORPION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs JAKANA LONGEST TRAVELLER: JAKANA trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 230 miles.
JAKANA is building up a solid profile and she hasn’t reached her limit as yet, so she takes preference over fellow hurdles winner Reel Rosie Generous Scorpion has shown ability in points and should be able to play a part.
1 JAKANA (IRE) (41) 60-321 D
Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Golden Firth (IRE)
6 11-9
Jonathan Burke
Mr C. B. Brookes Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mrs Juliet Brown Dunraven Group of Companies
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form when placed in a bumper and going the right way over hurdles, opening her account in novice at Southwell 41 days ago. Has the best piece of form on offer and she’s capable of following up TFRHHHHH BHA111
2 REEL ROSIE (IRE) (29) 413 CD
B m Highland Reel (IRE) - Lady Canford (IRE)
The Reel Wheelers and Dealers
6 11-9
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Oldcourt Stud PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat and off the mark at second attempt over C&D. Solid effort under a penalty at Catterick and another solid showing is on the cards. TFRHHHHI BHA105
3 GENEROUS SCORPION (GB) (63) PU433 7 11-2
B m Scorpion (IRE) - Genstone Trail
Mr D. McCain Jnr
Br Mrs S. C Welch
Theo Gillard
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
TIMEFORMVIEW €3,000 6-y-o, Scorpion mare Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (Nov 24). Not without hope starting out for a good stable TFRHHHII BHA-
4 GHIDORA (GB) (29) 35P
B m Dragon Dancer - Floradorado
5 11-2
Brian Hughes
Ian Nicol Racing Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br T. C. Dawson
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair third on debut in a Perth bumper in August but hasn’t kicked on from it. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 LAZY BONES (IRE) (30) 4F3-00
B m Champs Elysees - Because of You (IRE)
6 11-2
Conor Rabbitt (5) Fellowship Of The Rose Partnership 2
John Norton, Barnsley
Br Noel & Valerie Moran Right Advice Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Some encouragement sole outing in bumpers and fair form on second start over hurdles when third in maiden at Navan (16f, heavy) in March. Hasn’t gone on from it, including on debut for current yard TFRHHIII BHA100
6 PHILLYSCOPE (GB) (76) 0
B m Telescope (IRE) - Roxy The Rebel
5 11-2
Harry Bannister
Mrs E C. York Sara Ender, Malton
Br Mrs E C. York
TIMEFORM VIEW Little to recommend her on pedigree and she failed to beat a rival at Carlise on bumper debut TFRHIIII BHA-
7 ROYAL CREEK (IRE) (20) 1/-6P
B or Br m Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek
Rebecca Dennis and Wilma Duffus
7 11-2
Sam Coltherd
Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk
Br Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Bell Rural Solutions
TIMEFORMVIEWSister to bumper winner Benign Dictator, and half-sister to fair hurdler West Is Awake. Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent and bought for £90,000 since That was over 2 years ago and she has yet to deliver for her current yard TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.JAKANA (IRE) 2.REEL ROSIE (IRE) 3.VANILLA DANCER
8
VANILLA DANCER (GB) (40) 3-34432 C 6 11-2
B m Dragon Dancer - Vanilla Delight (IRE)
Garry Thexton & Chris Grant
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
Br T. C. Dawson www.chrisgrantracing.com
TIMEFORMVIEWPostedbesteffortsincetacklinghurdleswhenthirdinthe12-runnerhandicaphere(21.2f,good)wonbyApplesMoon Reversedplacingswiththathorse when career-best second at Catterick (19f, good) 18 days ago, attempted to make all and only headed in final 50 yds. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA92
9
WORTH THE WALK (IRE) (10) 4/321-60 8 11-2
B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Miss Bobs Worth (IRE)
Conor O’Farrell
Mr Phil Ellerby Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br William J. Noonan Northern Accountants
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a point but yet to make a significant impact over hurdles.
TFRHIIII BHA-
2024: SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) 7 11 9 Connor Brace 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jakana (IRE), 9-4 Reel Rosie (IRE), 5-1 Vanilla Dancer (GB), 7-1 Generous Scorpion (GB), 50-1 Royal Creek (IRE), 66-1 Lazy Bones (IRE), 150-1 Worth The Walk (IRE), 250-1 Phillyscope (GB), 300-1 Ghidora (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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FOURTH RACE 3.10
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 77YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
MW
PAVING & GROUNDWORKS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH ONE MAN SERIES QUALIFIER)
Total prize fund
£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (21 wins from 164 runners, 13%) runs RAFFLES WONDER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs RAFFLES WONDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEREN Y TEIGR trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 178 miles.
RAFFLES WONDER is worth another chance to build on his promising chase bow in a race that lacks strength in depth. Fearless Action can fill the runner-up spot once again.
1 RAFFLES WONDER (FR) (20) 3143-34 C D 8 12-0
Ch g Balko (FR) - Ruthenoise (FR)
Chris Roe and Andrew March
Br Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede
Aaron Anderson (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-goingsortwhoprovedbetterthaneverwhengettingoffthemarkinaHexhamhandicaphurdle(16.2f,heavy)inMarch.Reappearance/ chase debut third there was a promising display but failed to build on that at Ayr 3 weeks ago Worth another chance TFRHHHHH BHA95
2 FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) (31) 552-2P2
B g Yeats (IRE) - Hello Kitty (IRE)
Mr G. F. White
Br Mr W. T. Murphy
9 11-11
Danny McMenamin
Chris Grant, Billingham
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Kelso last season and good runner-up efforts 2 of 3 starts this term, including over C&D on Boxing Day. Player TFRHHHHI BHA92
3 HAZARD COLLONGES (FR) (29) P-U4424
B g Coastal Path - Prouesse Collonges (FR)
Mr Jos Lovegrove-Fielden
Br G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres
8 11-6
Jack Hogan (3)
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but is at least making more of an impact now from reduced mark and drop back in trip may help. TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 SEREN Y TEIGR (IRE) (40) 5-026P0
6 10-8
Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Belle of The Lodge (IRE) Conor Ring
Mr Gary Hopkins Evan Williams, Llancarfan
Br Michael Higgins Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in trio of starts on Flat and similar story over hurdles prior to finishing runner-up in handicap at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May. However, well beaten subsequent outings, including on chase bow at Wincanton latest Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA75
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Visor worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note:
FEARLESS ACTION: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Fearless Action (IRE), 11-4 Raffles Wonder (FR), 3-1 Hazard Collonges (FR), 16-1 Seren Y Teigr (IRE)
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.RAFFLES WONDER (FR) 2.FEARLESS ACTION (IRE) 3.HAZARD COLLONGES (FR)
FIFTH RACE 3.40
THREE MILES ABOUT TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS (3M 2F 59YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY REBECCA HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH RED RUM SERIES QUALIFIER)
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): M Hammond (29 wins from 247 runners, 12%) runs MONAGHAN BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs BASFORD
WEIGHTWATCHER: C’EST QUELQU’UN won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 7lb to 94. LONGEST TRAVELLER: FELTON BELLEVUE trained by B Case, Banbury, 206 miles.
CATCH CATCHFIRE has improved since switched to handicaps/chasing and is preferred to the in-form but much more exposed Old Page Monaghan Boy is another to consider back off his proper mark.
1 BASFORD (IRE) (43) 11P0-64 8
B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present
Sean Quinlan
Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br James Gill PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWScored 3 times over hurdles in summer 2023 at up to 3m However, he has disappointed in handful of runs since, including on chase bow/return at Newcastle last month. Back on winning mark now at least. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 ZWICKY (GB) (29) 3U1206 C
8 11-12
B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee Joe Williamson (3)
Philip and Nicola Tyler Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple hurdles winner and opened chase account here in October. Last-fence mistake probably cost him when runner-up over C&D next time but then mis-fired tried in cheekpieces (retained here) next 2 starts TFRHHHII BHA103
3 CATCH CATCHFIRE (GB) (29) 05-014
B g Dartmouth - Becky B
6 11-9
Charlie Todd
Mr S. J. Cox Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Shade Oak Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodjumpingfamilyandlefthisuneventfulhurdlesexploitswellbehindinfirst-timeheadgearonchase/handicapbowwhenscoring at Leicester (22.7f, soft) in decisive fashion. Failed to build on that off revised mark at Catterick since but he remains unexposed TFRHHHHH BHA100
4 C’EST QUELQU’UN (FR) (28) PP0P63
8 11-3
Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) Alan Doyle (5)
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season but form has gone the wrong way since and he was probably flattered when third at Kelso latest TFRHHHII BHA94
5 FELTON BELLEVUE (FR) (25) 14-4523
B g Kap Rock (FR) - Sister du Berlais (FR)
10 11-3
Harry Bannister
Mrs H Munn, Mr R E Good, Mr B Case Ben Case, Banbury
Br Mr Jean-Pierre Bichon
David Andrews Construction Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWGenerally reliable and gained a deserved first win for over 2 years at Southwell last March. Hasn’t done a great deal wrong since, again performing with credit when third back at the same course 25 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once more. TFRHHHHI BHA94
6 LISLORAN (IRE) (24) 10/306-P
9 11-2
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Now Were Broke (IRE) Ross Chapman
Mr R. A. Ross Russell Ross, Consett
Br Mr D. Breen
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over fences at around 20f during 2022/23 campaign. Failed to kick on from a respectable run over hurdles last term, however, and failed to make an impact at Ayr 24 days ago after 11 months off. TFRHHIII BHA93
7 OLD PAGE (IRE) (51) P-56312 CD
8 10-6
B g Snow Sky - Dual Rose (IRE) Ellis Collier (7)
Mr A. Sadik David Thompson, Darlington
Br Mr J. Gibbons Wolverly Court Coach House
TIMEFORMVIEWWell suited by the demands off this course and finally got off the mark over C&D in November Backed that up with good second back here last month, beaten only by a lightly-raced improver, and he should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA83
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.CATCH CATCHFIRE 2.OLD PAGE (IRE) 3.MONAGHAN BOY (IRE)
8
EVEQUE (FR) (51) U2150-0 C
Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR)
11 10-4
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Mrs J M. Walton Jane Walton, Otterburn
Br Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille Dunns Houses
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark when winning this last year in heavy ground off 2lb lower. Below par next 3 starts, including on return, but may come on for that TFRHHHII BHA81
9
MONAGHAN BOY (IRE) (60) 22216-3 C
B g Court Cave (IRE) - Ferrestown Lady (IRE)
The Golden Cuckoo
Br Dunmanway Breeding Club
8 10-3
Emma Smith-Chaston (3)
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up3timesonthebouncepriortobelatedlysheddinghismaidentagoverC&D11monthsago.RannosortofraceatHexhamfinalstart but decent return from out of the handicap when third at Wetherby in November Entitled to build on that with headgear re-fitted TFRHHHHI BHA80
10 BANNSIDE (IRE) (79) 0000/-PP
B g Robin des Champs (FR) - Milogan (IRE)
9 10-2
William Maggs (5)
Mr Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan, Coylton
Br David Fenton Ian Duncan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form under Rules and 10lb out of the handicap here
11 HENRY BROWN (IRE)
(29) 5/2PP-40
B g Mahler - Blackeyedsue (IRE)
TFRHIIII BHA69
10 10-2
Danny McMenamin
Mr H. Burns Hugh Burns, Alnwick
Br David Moran
TIMEFORMVIEW Just the one win to his name from 27 starts over fences and he looks up against it from 10lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA69
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DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Old Page (IRE), 5-1 Catch Catchfire (GB), 11-2 Felton Bellevue (FR), 7-1 Basford (IRE), 8-1 Monaghan Boy (IRE), 10-1 Zwicky (GB), 14-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 16-1 Eveque (FR), 33-1 Lisloran (IRE), 80-1 Henry Brown (IRE), 200-1 Bannside (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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SIXTH RACE 4.13
TWO MILES ABOUT ONE FURLONG (2M 178YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PREMIER FLEX PLUS CANINE JOINT SUPPLEMENT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA
PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)
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): B Ellison (25 wins from 135 runners, 19%) runs FREDDY ROBINSON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs COUGAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: PACINI trained by A Hamilton, Carluke, 151 miles.
KLITSCHKO turned in a much better effort last time following wind surgery and he looks on a reasonable mark here. The consistent Freddy Robinson should give his running again, while Saligo Bay should be spot on for this after a few spins on the Flat for new connections.
1 COUGAR (JPN) (75) 5/-00660 D
6 12-2
B or Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True (IRE) Richie McLernon
Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Coolmore Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland but quieter of late Makes U.K. debut for trainer who can revive the fortunes of horses who have lost their way for this owner, and it would be interesting if there’s any significant money for him. TFRHHHII BHA117
2 KLITSCHKO (GB) (29) 3205-54 7 11-11
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Arctic Actress Brian Hughes
Mrs L Hughes Lucinda Hughes, Carlton-In-Cleveland
Br Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill
TIMEFORM VIEWNot straightforward but ran best race for a while in a first-time tongue strap when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good) last month, especially as the race wasn’t run to suit. Big player if he can build on that TFRHHHHH BHA112
3 FREDDY ROBINSON (GB) (59) 4033/1-2
B g Adaay (IRE) - Bling Bling (IRE)
Brian Ellison Racing Club
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M E. Slade
6 11-11
Craig Nichol
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive time of it on the Flat last year and continued the good work in this sphere when a keeping-on second at Musselburgh (15.6f, good-to-soft) in November Should be competitive again TFRHHHHI BHA112
4 HASTY BROOK (FR) (20) P024/-60 D
B g Saddex - Brookdale (FR)
He Who Dares & The Hasty Enterprise
8 11-6
Nathan Moscrop
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Mr Guy Cherel Bluegrass Horse Feeds, Prestige TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful at his best over hurdles but offered little on last two runs for connections Cheekpieces added today but remains opposable unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA107
5 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (12) 21F30-2 BF
B g New Bay - Glorification
7 11-4
Jonathan England Lpd Demolition Ltd
Br China Horse Club
Sam England, Guiseley
TIMEFORMVIEWPreviously with Gary & Josh Moore yard, second on last run over hurdles (Plumpton 15.9f) for that team having been well-backed. Two respectable runs on the Flat for current handler should put him spot on for this Claims. TFRHHHHI BHA105
6 PACINI (GB) (20) 0-P5054
B g Poet’s Word (IRE) - Frequently
5 11-2
Alan Doyle (5)
Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke
Br William Slattery
TIMEFORMVIEW Has gone the wrong way since winning a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last December, including beaten a long way in 3 handicap starts for new yard TFRHHIII BHA103
7 TELHIMLISTEN (IRE) (391) U1/4P54- C
B g Fame And Glory - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE)
A. C. O’Keeffe
9 11-2
Sean Quinlan
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Michael. C. Griffin PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWScored 4 times over hurdles and also an easy winner on first completed chase start at Plumpton in April for Jennie Candlish. Yet to hit top form in four runs for new yard but not disgraced when fourth of 7 (Musselburgh, 23.8f) in January 2024. May be best
1-2-3: 1.KLITSCHKO 2.FREDDY ROBINSON 3.SALIGO BAY (IRE)
8
RESTANDBETHANKFUL (GB) (25) 221234 CD 9 11-2
Br g Califet (FR) - Persian Forest
Peter Kavanagh (3)
Bolton Mill Racing & Ursa Major Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
Br Clarendon Farm Adra Projects Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon5-runnerhandicapchaseatCartmelinAugustbutcouldn’tcashinonlowerhurdlesmarkwhenthirdof10atMusselburgh(15.6f,goodtosoft)lastmonth.
No obvious excuse for disappointing effort last-time but has run well at this course previously (1st and 2nd in 2 starts over fences). TFRHHHHI BHA103
9 LADY BABS (GB) (52) 210/-0B3 D
Br m Malinas (GER) - Jontys’lass
11 10-5
Conor Rabbitt (5)
Ashgill Stud Andrew Crook, Leyburn
Br Ashgill Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner at Market Rasen and ran best recent race at same venue last month, third of 5 in a handicap hurdle (16.5f). This is a warmer race and she may find a couple too good TFRHHHII BHA92
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Freddy Robinson (GB), 4-1 Klitschko (GB), 9-2 Saligo Bay (IRE), 13-2 Restandbethankful (GB), 10-1 Lady Babs (GB), 12-1 Cougar (JPN), 16-1 Telhimlisten (IRE), 18-1 Hasty Brook (FR), 50-1 Pacini (GB)
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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £107,469 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.