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3 CHAMP (IRE) (30) 3/135-45 CD
B g King’s Theatre (IRE) - China Sky (IRE)
age weight st-lbs
12 11-10
Jonjo O’Neill Jr
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Br Philip and Mrs Jane Myerscough
TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented hurdler/chaser in his prime (won the Sefton over C&D in 2019) but comfortably held in Long Walk Hurdle and Cleeve Hurdle both starts this season First-time cheekpieces. TFR BHA156
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: S Br
Selected to win the race
Good chance of being placed
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance.
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
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.
ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
Total prize fund £6150 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S England (12 wins from 69 runners, 17%) runs BIG BEE HIVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs FEVER DREAM LONGEST TRAVELLER: DYSANIA trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 281 miles.
It could be worth chancing FEVER DREAM, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and will benefit from this stiffer test of stamina. Cloudy Wednesday and Faitque de L’Isle rate the principal dangers.
1 FEVER DREAM (IRE) (57) P40356 D
Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - O What A Girl (IRE)
Bedford & Noel & The Can’t Say no
7 12-0
Jack Tudor
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br John O’Donovan Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEWPerth hurdles winner (23,9f) last summer. Yet to score over fences but finished with running left when sixth of 9 in handicap chase at this course (20.4f, soft) 57 days ago and step up in trip is a big plus Had wind operation. TFR##### BHA97
2 COKYTHO (FR) (84) 2-31P0P D
7 11-11
B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Domidale (FR) Kielan Woods
The Neardowners
Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br J. Thomas Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark in a 3m Uttoxeter handicap chase last May but now has a point to prove having failed to fire in all 3 starts since Had wind operation TFR##!!! BHA94
3 BIG BEE HIVE (IRE) (57) P45P45 C BF
B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Matinee Time (IRE)
Mr R. J. Hewitt
8 11-11
Jonathan England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Miss Carmel Whelan Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Below par this winter but scored twice last spring (including at this course) and is now 1lb below his last winning mark Cheekpieces back on TFR###!! BHA94
4 FAITQUE DE L’ISLE (FR) (47) 644311 D
Ch g Secret Singer (FR) - Naiade de L’Isle (FR)
DFA Racing (Rodney)
Br Mme Veronique Sayet
10 11-7
Miss Lucy Turner (5)
James Evans, Kinnersley
DFA Racing Ltd, The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap victories at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in February. 9lb higher now but must enter calculations TFR####! BHA90
5 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (34) 215-223 D 9 11-2
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE)
Caroline Fryer
Br Miss Irene T. Walsh
Lewis Stones (3)
Caroline Fryer, Wymondham
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who has made the frame in all 3 starts this term, latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good) 34 days ago. Return to longer trip looks a good move and he merits consideration. TFR####! BHA85
6 MARTALMIX’JAC (FR) (2) 1P-P223
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Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Andria (FR)
8 11-2
High and Low Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth
Br Mrs L. & Mr J. Grandchamp Des Raux AP
TIMEFORM
7 MORO ROCK (IRE) (268) P4-F203 8 11-0
B g Morozov (USA) - Ms Jilly Maaye (IRE) Harry Bannister
Mr Liam Murray
Sara Ender, Malton
Br James Flood Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler placed on 2 of his last 3 starts Looks a real stayer but will need to improve for this switch to chasing Had wind operation. TFR##!!! BHA83
8 DYSANIA (IRE) (26) 62F4P5
B g Califet (FR) - She’s Supersonic (IRE)
Ms G. E. Morgan
Br E. Campell & D. Flood
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Just the one win to his name from 26 starts overall and he finds himself out of the weights again here TFR##!!! BHA69
B g Alkaadhem - Coolkenna Contact (IRE)
0P-00P0 9 10-2
Freddie Mitchell (3)
Mr R. D. Potter Ryan Potter, Sellack Br Padraig McCarthy
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best with little recent form Can only be watched from 7lb out of the handicap. TFR#!!!! BHA64
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 2, 7.
Stewards Note:
DYSANIA: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Faitque de L’Isle (FR), 4-1 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 5-1 Big Bee Hive (IRE), 11-2 Fever Dream (IRE), 12-1 Moro Rock (IRE), Dysania (IRE), 20-1 Cokytho (FR), 66-1 Mistertommyshelby (IRE)
TWO MILES ABOUT FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS (2M 4F 88YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB 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)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (22 wins from 116 runners, 19%) runs STARDHEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Williams (3 wins from 5 runners, 60%) runs SMALL TOWN HERO LONGEST TRAVELLER: SMALL TOWN HERO trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 190 miles.
STARDHEM was well on top come the finish when making it 2 from 2 over fences at Huntingdon so he looks up to completing a hat-trick Pep Talking responded well to this headgear when making all at Hereford so is next best ahead of Ensel du Perche and We Got Your Back.
1 PEP TALKING (GB) (20) 611P31 D
7 12-0
B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Don And Gerry (IRE) Gavin Sheehan Pep Partnership Billy Aprahamian, Towcester
Br Mr P. Barrett & Mr J. Meredith
TIMEFORM VIEWA dual winner (around 2m4f) in November for this yard and better than ever fitted with this headgear when resuming winning ways at Hereford 3 weeks ago, albeit seen to good effect in an unconventional race due to the number of omitted fences. Player TFR####! BHA98
2 STARDHEM (IRE) (34) 6-62311 D
6 11-11
B g Alkaadhem - Clongeen Star (IRE) Ben Jones
Pimlico Racing - Stardhem
Ben Pauling, Naunton
Br John Redmond Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden over hurdles but is 2 from 2 over fences, following up his narrow success at Huntingdon with an improved display there 5 weeks ago, well on top finish More to come so hat-trick could well be on the cards. TFR##### BHA95
3 WE GOT YOUR BACK (GB) (43) 301152 BF 7 11-3
B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry
The Stagger Inn
Adam Wedge
L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds
Br Lady Bland Postpack Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHat-trick bid ended at Leicester after 2m wins there and at Catterick in recent months but wasted no time getting back on track when runner-up here (2m) 6 weeks ago, particularly as he conceded first run. Should go well again. TFR####! BHA87
4 ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (20) 361012
B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR)
Matt Watkinson Racing I
11 11-2
Charlie Maggs (5)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has had a good season, winning twice at Catterick before good second behind a subsequent winner at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. One to consider despite this trip being the limit of his stamina. TFR####! BHA86
5 COOLMOYNE (GB) (21) 324024
Ch g Ocovango - High Life
9 10-13
Harry Bannister Racing Knights and Liam Murray
Br Mr Frank J. A. Morgan
Sara Ender, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed profile this season and latest run at Hexham was modest Headgear back on now but others more solid. TFR###!! BHA83
6 SMALL TOWN HERO (IRE) (26) 560004 D 5 10-10
B g Jet Away - Moray Firth (UAE) Jack Tudor
Phil Cunningham
Christian Williams, Bridgend
Br R. McCabe Dodson and Horrell
TIMEFORM VIEW Won only start in Irish points but little form under Rules, including in handicaps. Switch to chasing needs to bring about improvement TFR###!! BHA80
7 KING OF THE HILL (IRE) (19) 433-5P2
B g Kingston Hill - Gaye West (IRE)
7 10-7
Toby Wynne (3) Mrs Beverley Bostock
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch
Br Patrick Cronin Allwood Horse Transport
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler/chaser who was a good second after 10 months off at Warwick 3 weeks ago but others appeal more for the win. TFR###!! BHA77
ABOUT TWO MILES (1M 7F 182YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEEKEND WINNERS ON SKY SPORTS RACING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7700 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3213, 2nd £1607, 3rd £803, 4th £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (30 wins from 150 runners, 20%) runs JOHN BARBOUR & SERIOUS CHALLENGE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs SORCELEUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: SORCELEUR trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 191 miles.
KIENTZHEIM’s jumping lacked some fluency when third at Newbury in February, but she remains with plenty of potential now returned to a sharp 2m and cane make the most of the weight she receives from the doubly-penalised Serious Challenge. John Barbour and Sorceleur shouldn’t be taken lightly, either
1 SERIOUS CHALLENGE (IRE) (50) 511 D 5 12-0
Ch g Fracas (IRE) - Dushlan (IRE)
Jonathan Burke
Martin St Quinton & TheYesNoWaitSorries Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br J. S. Bolger BresBet
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart on Flat in Ireland and progressive over hurdles for new yard this winter, supplementing his Plumpton success (20.5f) at Ayr (2m) Open to further improvement and much respected under a double penalty. TFR####! BHA128
2 SORCELEUR (FR) (38) 112230 D
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Biche d’Oo (FR)
John White & Anne Underhill
5 12-0
Harry Cobden
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mr Olivier Tricot Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive hurdler who landed good-ground novices at Exeter and Wincanton on successive days in November Runner-up next 2 starts and wasted no time looking back in form when ninth in Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m) last time, best work finish TFR###!! BHA119
3 JOHN BARBOUR (GB) (24) 31421 D
B g Yeats (IRE) - Lindeman (IRE)
6 11-9
Jack Hogan (3)
Old Gold Racing 26 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Mr & Mrs R. Kelvin-Hughes Retraining of Racehorses, Old Gold Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who made the most of a good opportunity second time up over hurdles in 5-runner novice at Newbury (16.3f, good) 24 days ago, well on top finish Remains open to improvement TFR###!! BHA113
4 KIENTZHEIM (FR) (66) 011-13 D BF
Gr m Zanzibari (USA) - Virfolette (FR)
5 11-2
Nico de Boinville
Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Francois-Xavier Lefeuvre, Berengere Ross TIMEFORMVIEWDual bumper winner in France at the start of 2024 and belied market weakness to make a winning start over hurdles in 2m Kempton maiden in December Jumped a bit sloppy when third at Newbury since and remains with potential TFR##### BHA121
5 MONTICELLO (FR) (47) 000
5 11-2
B g Karaktar (IRE) - Primeiradama (FR) Ned Fox (3)
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Eric Aubree, Daniel Desforges Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Little promise in bumper/2 novice hurdles TFR#!!!! BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Kientzheim (FR), 2-1 Serious Challenge (IRE), 4-1 John Barbour (GB), 6-1 Sorceleur (FR), 200-1 Monticello (FR)
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(3M 60YDS)
Total prize fund
£6800 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2747, 2nd £1373, 3rd £687, 4th £343, 5th £171. (Penalty Value £3591.08) Weights lowered 1lb.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (36 wins from 200 runners, 18%) runs JACKSBAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs OUR PINK LADY LONGEST TRAVELLER: AAZZA trained by P Robson, Alnwick, 196 miles.
Though her stamina for this trip is unproven, JACKSBAR has taken steps forward the last twice and her pedigree offers plenty of hope that she will in fact improve now faced with a stiffer test. Aazza is just about second choice ahead of Cluain Aodha, while Faerie Cutlass and Our Pink Lady (if she stays) are also likely to be in the mix.
1
0F4PP5 D 9 11-13
Br m Sageburg (IRE) - Knappogue Honey (IRE)
Jack Hogan (3)
Middleham Park Racing XVII Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br Katie McCarthy Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled her tally over fences when winning a Market Rasen handicap in July 2023 However, she hasn’t gone on from that effort since and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere, for all that she has slipped to an undeniably attractive mark TFR#!!!! BHA103
2 PIPERS
(IRE) (40) 4-53331 D 8 11-13
B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE) Cameron Johnstone-Baker (10)
Mrs Sarah Johnstone - Cooke Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
Br Grove View Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner in the spring of 2024 for Robbie Llewellyn and got the done at the fifth attempt for present yard at Fontwell (25.8f, good to soft) last month 4lb rise could be enough to find her out in this more competitive race, though TFR###!! BHA103
3 CLUAIN AODHA
(44) 345312 D
B m Darsi (FR) - Wendy’s Moan (IRE)
8 11-12
Jack Quinlan
Mark Harrod, Bryan Agar & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop
Br Mr Thomas Browne racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a reduced mark back hurdling when landing 10-runner Huntingdon handicap (25f, soft) in February. Went close over the same C&D next time and that form has a solid look to it in this context, so she’s every inch a player up another 3lb TFR###!! BHA102
4 EBSELYSEES (GB) (34) 4-01663
B m Champs Elysees - Ebatana (IRE)
6 11-8
James Davies
BDRSyndicates Noel Williams, Blewbury
Br R. W. Russell
Noel Williams Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWPromise on first of 2 outings in bumpers and made a successful hurdling debut in Huntingdon mares’ novice (good) in November Best effort since when third of 7 sent handicapping in first-time cheekpieces over the same C&D last month and she promises to be suited by this stiffer test TFR##!!! BHA98
5 FAERIE CUTLASS (GB) (123) 2F3213 D
7 11-7
B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Faerie Reel (FR) Ciaran Gethings
Mrs E. A. Kellar
Br Mrs E Kellar
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
The Taylor Kellar Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who deservedly doubled her tally when seeing off 8 rivals in decisive fashion at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in November Followed that with a creditable third of 10 at Doncaster a few weeks later and she shouldn’t be far away if fully tuned-up for this TFR###!! BHA97
6 PERCULATOR (GB) (84) 01330P D
8 11-7
B m Telescope (IRE) - Ancora (IRE) Jamie Hamilton
M Downing Hrl & Maximum Racing
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh Cube3 Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBoth hurdles wins gained at Wetherby, the latest in 6-runner handicap in November Solid third at Carlisle on next 2 starts but she has failed to fire since and needs to get back on track on this return from a 3-month break TFR###!! BHA97
7 OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (19) 0P5322 C 7 11-2
B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE) Henry Brooke
Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket
Br Marian Slattery & John O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEWBack-to-back winner at around 2 1/2m here last March and she returned to form with solid efforts in defeat at Huntingdon and back here last month. Yet to fully convince over this far but she’s on a good mark and will be a danger to all if seeing it out this time TFR###!! BHA92
Ch m Jack Hobbs - The Last Bar
Mrs C. A. Wyatt
6 11-2
Harry Skelton
Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Mrs C. A. Wyatt The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes
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9 AAZZA (IRE) (18) 003021 D
B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR)
Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay
1/2m,
9 11-2
Craig Nichol
Paul Robson, Alnwick
Br Louis G. Vambeck PRCT Bloodstocks Limited
Lost
TIMEFORMVIEWDual hurdles winner, opened account for this yard at the fifth attempt when seeing off 6 rivals at Wetherby (3m, good) last time This looks more demanding up 5lb but she’s a strong candidate all the same TFR####! BHA92
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Jacksbar (GB), 9-2 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 11-2 Cluain Aodha (IRE), 6-1 Aazza (IRE), 7-1 Faerie Cutlass (GB), 8-1 Pipers Cross (IRE), 14-1 Perculator (GB), 22-1 Ebselysees (GB), 40-1 Herewegohoney (IRE)
Flags hoisted by Ambulance Men: WHITE - Ambulance required. RED AND WHITE CHECK - Doctor required. ORANGE - Veterinary required
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ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND
Total prize fund £8350 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3373, 2nd £1686, 3rd £843, 4th £422, 5th £210. (Penalty Value £4409.63)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (13 wins from 36 runners, 36%) runs JACKPOT D’ATHOU TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs MY GIFT TO YOU LONGEST TRAVELLER: ART OF DIPLOMACY trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 281 miles.
A few with chances but Tim Easterby’s UOKHUN has taken his form up a notch since tackling staying trips and is fancied to resume winning ways having been scuppered by a late mistake when seventh at Musselburgh last time out Ballela Blaze heads the list of dangers on the back of an improved Plumpton second, with the handily-weighted Stratton Oakmont and in-form pair My Gift To You and Art of Diplomacy also in the mix.
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1 ART OF DIPLOMACY (GB) (25) 433323 D 9 12-2
B g Archipenko (USA) - Rowlestone Express
Peter Bowen Racing Club
Br G. E. Amey
Sean Bowen
Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest
TIMEFORMVIEWFlat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland Placed all 5 starts over fences for his current yard, a good third of 7 in handicap chase at Newbury 25 days ago. Can go well back in this sphere with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFR###!! BHA112
2 MY GIFT TO YOU (IRE) (120) 234133 C BF
B g Kingston Hill - Ariels Serenade (IRE)
LPOG 23 NH
7 12-0
Mr Alex Chadwick (3)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Michael Moloney racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who comes here on the back of a good third of 6 in handicap hurdle over C&D 120 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on and in the mix after a break TFR###!! BHA110
3 STRATTON OAKMONT (IRE) (25) 21-3PP6 CD 9 11-12
B g Ask - Foxwood Girl (IRE)
Ben Godfrey
Kayley Woollacott Racing Club Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne
Br Mrs Margaret McGauran The Firehouse Somerset
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, good) 25 days ago. Firmly in the picture off a falling mark. TFR####! BHA108
4 JACKPOT D’ATHOU (FR) (15) 0-306P6
Ch g Doctor Dino (FR) - Victoire d’Athom (FR)
6 11-11
Harry Cobden Ferguson, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br Mrs Marie-Josee Corbin Morson Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues out of sorts, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good) 15 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time with work to do TFR##!!! BHA107
5 ZACONY REBEL (IRE) (27) 55-0505 10 11-9
B g Getaway (GER) - Bay Rebel (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3)
Julia Mansfield Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster
Br Brendan Walsh
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely below par during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and hasn’t really got back on track for present stable this term TFR##!!! BHA105
6 CAHER ROES DEN (IRE) (88) 1/533-30 D 7 11-8
Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Douglas Park (IRE)
Jack Quinlan
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Gerard Leahy Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who failed to build on his reappearance third when last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Needs to bounce back with cheekpieces left off now. TFR###!! BHA104
7 UOKHUN (IRE) (25) 345310 BF 7 11-6
B m Arcadio (GER) - Status Update (IRE)
Mr JWE Bevin
Jamie Hamilton
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Mrs V. Wilkinson Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Hexham in March and backed it up with a solid seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good) 25 days ago, undone by a bad error 3 out. Remains a likely player TFR##### BHA102
1PP4-6P C
B g Cloudings (IRE) - Rare Vintage (IRE)
Rupert Martin
Br Wood Farm Stud
11 11-6
James Best
Dan Horsford, Rockley
Rhm Horses Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner but cheekpieces on for 1st time when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f) 131 days ago on his final run for Simon Earle. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence. TFR##!!! BHA102
(14) 3-45043
B m Kayf Tara - United (GER)
Louise Kemble and J J W Wadham
7 11-6
Tom Cannon
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br R. B. Holt Weatherbys Hamilton LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good) 14 days ago. Possibilities off an unchanged mark. TFR###!! BHA102
B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE)
Burrishoole Boy Racing Club
Br Liam Cosgrave
7 10-7
David Noonan
Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood
TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but he posted a very good second of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, good) 12 days ago. Can give another good account off 2lb higher mark. TFR####! BHA89
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9. Stewards Note:
CAHER ROES DEN: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 My Gift To You (IRE), 5-1 Art of Diplomacy (GB), Uokhun (IRE), 15-2 Ballela Blaze (IRE), 9-1 For Gina (GB), 11-1 Caher Roes Den (IRE), 14-1 Stratton Oakmont (IRE), Jackpot d’Athou (FR), 33-1 Rare Clouds (GB), 40-1 Zacony Rebel (IRE)
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ABOUT THREE MILES (3M 60YDS) FOR
FOUR YRS OLD AND
THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE
Total prize fund
£6800 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2747, 2nd £1373, 3rd £687, 4th £343, 5th £171. (Penalty Value £3591.08) A
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (21 wins from 66 runners, 32%) runs MARENGO BAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs HEAVEN SMART LONGEST TRAVELLER: HEAVEN SMART trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 171 miles.
A number of these arrive with question marks against them so this looks a good opportunity for DUBLIN TO MILAN to build on his recent Stratford second now stepping up in trip and gain a breakthrough victory. Kankin could emerge as the main danger if building on his Fontwell fourth, with Ballyvaughan Bay and Heaven Smart both worthy of consideration too.
BAY (IRE) (24) 6-61554 CD 8 12-0
B g Fame And Glory - Roughan Daisy (IRE) Lewis Stones
Mr Mark E. Smith
D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green
Br Mr Patrick McAvoy Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who resumed from 6 months off with a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good) 24 days ago. One to consider off an easing mark. TFR###!! BHA97
2 HEAVEN SMART (FR) (54) 436P4P D
8 11-12
B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Barbarella Smart (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3)
The Seasiders Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Ecurie Smart Elevage Chevaux De Courses KM Elite Products Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWStill to score over hurdles and he reverts to this sphere having been pulled up in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 54 days ago. Handily weighted if getting back on song though in refitted blinkers. TFR###!! BHA95
3 KANKIN (GB) (29) 200F44
9 11-11
Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga Luke Scott
The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote
Br Wood Hall Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. Can make his presence felt. TFR####! BHA94
4 DUBLIN TO MILAN (IRE) (17) U00002
6 11-8
B g Milan - Glenlogan (IRE) Ned Fox
C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks, Woolhope
Br Mr Joe Cashman Boultbee Brooks Real Estate Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved on his second handicap start when runner-up at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Merits serious consideration off the same mark with this step up to 3m also a likely plus. TFR##### BHA91
5 MARENGO BAY (IRE) (53) 0PP
6 11-3
B g Battle of Marengo (IRE) - St Helans Bay (IRE) Freddie Gordon (3)
The Old Guard Syndicate Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Paddy McCormack & Seamus Larkin Unibet
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred and in top hands but has shown little in a trio of novice hurdles Cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut with lots more required. TFR##!!! BHA86
6 JEWEL EYED JUDY (GB) (92) 600-65P
5 10-11
Gr m Passing Glance - Millicent Silver James Turner (3)
Mr John Goodman Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
Br John Goodman & the Late Owen Brennan Courtiers Investment Services Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who hasn’t shown much in a trio of handicap starts this season
Major improvement is needed. TFR##!!! BHA80
7 EAST EAGLE (IRE) (26) S2PP5P 5 10-9
B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Ask Sutton (IRE) Aaron Anderson
Mrs Janet Cooper /M E Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton
Br James D. Leahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a revival. TFR##!!! BHA78
Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Johara (GER)
The Jury
Br Erick Bec de la Motte
7 10-8
Freddie Gingell
Neil King, Burderop
racehorse-ownership.com, Barbury Shooting School
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted his best effort on his handicap bow when third of 7 over 2m4f here 19 days ago, despite going in snatches. Not discounted eased 1lb. TFR###!! BHA77
(17) 4P6/F0-0
B g Doyen (IRE) - Merry Gladness (IRE)
The Blakesley Racing Club
Br Gregory Rossiter
Tom Buckley
Tracey Leeson, Towcester
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 runs and only tenth of 12 at Stratford (22f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Very hard to make a case for from 5lb out of the handicap. TFR##!!! BHA66
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7. Stewards Note:
JEWEL EYED JUDY: Following its run on 13/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dublin To Milan (IRE), 9-2 Ballyvaughan Bay (IRE), 5-1 Heaven Smart (FR), 13-2 Kankin (GB), 17-2 Jumble Jury (FR), 12-1 Marengo Bay (IRE), 20-1 East Eagle (IRE), 28-1 Jewel Eyed Judy (GB), 80-1 Top Drawer (IRE)
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First Race 2.05 - THE GRACE AND DOTTY FEDORA’S AND FEATHERS 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, April 9th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 18 entries at £27. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.40 - THE JOIN SOUTHWELL GOLF CLUB 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, April 9th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. The sponsors of this race will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries at £27. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81)
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.15 - THE WEEKEND
(CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (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 two hurdle races. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 12 entries at £38. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3213; Second £1607; Third £803; Fourth £402. (Penalty Value £4193.42)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.50 - THE GOLF AND GALLOP MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3591 to the winning horse The second to receive £1652, the third £826, the fourth £413 and the fifth £206. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 14 entries at £27. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2747; Second £1373; Third £687; Fourth £343; Fifth £171. (Penalty Value £3591.08) Weights lowered 1lb.
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.25 - THE BLOOMFIELDS HORSEBOXES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4409 to the winning horse The second to receive £2029, the third £1014, the fourth £507 and the fifth £253. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsors of this race 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 18 entries at £35. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3373; Second £1686; Third £843; Fourth £422; Fifth £210. (Penalty Value £4409.63)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.00 - THE PLAY AT THE RACES STABLEDUEL CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3591 to the winning horse The second to receive £1652, the third £826, the fourth £413 and the fifth £206 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 13th. Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 12th, 2025, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries at £27. - Closed April 9th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2747; Second £1373; Third £687; Fourth £343; Fifth £171. (Penalty Value £3591.08) A
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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