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Race 1 1.15 2m 7f
1 Better Off Alone (IRE) 11-4
2 By George (IRE) 11-4
3 Diagon Alley (IRE) 11-4
4 Pierrot Jaguen (FR) 11-4
5 Seatoit (IRE) 11-4
6 Taita Hills (IRE) 11-4
7 Just A Memory (FR) 10-11
Race 2 1.45 2m 7f 110y
1 Haut Folin (FR) 12-0
2 Good Friday Fairy (IRE) 11-13
3 Havaila (IRE) 11-11
4 Always Busy (IRE) 11-11
5 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE) 11-10
6 Mister Murchan (IRE) 10-12
7 Imperial Hurricane (GB) 10-11
8 Racing Snake (GB) 10-10
Race 3 2.15 2m
1 Bertie The Rebel (GB) 11-8
2 Blue Bellamy (GB) 11-8
3 Disco Davis (FR) 11-8
4 Drayton Flyer (IRE) 11-8
5 One For Hadley (IRE) 11-8
6 One Million Dreams (FR) 11-8
7 Passing Pleasure (GB) 11-8
8 Elforleather (GB) 10-9
LINGFIELD PARK
Race 4 2.45 3m 4f 178y
1 Lady Balko (FR) 12-2
2 Major Dundee (IRE) 11-9
3 Here Comes McCoy (IRE) 11-9
4 The Two Amigos (GB) 11-4
5 Passing Well (FR) 11-2
6 Hudson de Grugy (FR) 11-0
7 The Big Breakaway (IRE) 10-13
8 Christopher Wood (IRE) 10-10
9 Sporting Ace (IRE) 10-8
10 Dr Kananga (GB) 10-8
11 Foxboro (GER) 10-8
12 Everything’sontick (IRE) 10-6
13 Saint Xavier (FR) 10-5
Race 5 3.15 2m
1 Donald Llewellyn (GB) 11-12
2 Roxhill (IRE) 11-9
3 Out Out (IRE) 11-8
4 Diamond Days (IRE) 11-7
5 Bredon Hill Dart (GB) 11-7
6 Culligran (IRE) 11-6
7 Inion Tiogair (IRE) 11-5
8 Missy Mole (IRE) 10-10
9 Just Aidan (IRE) 10-6
10 Rapid Mission (GB) 10-5
11 Simon The Seagull (GB) 10-5
12 Charles Morin (GB) 10-5
Race 6 3.48 2m 4f
1 Inedit de Mee (FR) 12-0
2 Chosen Hero (IRE) 11-12
3 Joe Cotton (IRE) 11-10
4 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE) 11-8
5 Pawpaw (GB) 11-1
6 Tommy Dillion (IRE) 10-8
7 Watchoutitscookie (IRE) 10-6
8 Thirsty Farmer (GB) 10-4
9 River Run Free (IRE) 10-3
10 El Bandido Pancho (GB)10-2
11 Shaw’s Cross (IRE) 10-2
12 Killard Point (FR) 10-2
Race 7 4.18 2m 3f 110y
1 Honneur d’Ajonc (FR) 12-2
2 Knowwhentoholdem (IRE) 12-0
3 Ilot de L’Isle (FR) 11-12
4 Godot (IRE) 11-9
5 Cast’s Tasha (IRE) 11-9
6 Kalhandrion (FR) 11-8
7 Aggagio (FR) 11-8
8 Eaton Anne (IRE) 11-4
9 Bert Wilson (IRE) 10-2
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FIRST RACE 1.05
The Download The Raceday Ready App Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £2827, 2nd £1413, 3rd £707, 4th £354, 5th £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 150 runners, 16%) runs PRESENT FAIR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs CALL HIM NOW Fancy That: J Parkinson & S Smith won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs CALL HIM NOW today Longest Traveller: COCO LIGHTNING trained by C Collins, Ireland.
1 REFORME (IRE)
(47) 443-000 6 12-0
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Argento Luna Joshua Thompson (5) J
O Rees, Green and Partner Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when reaching the frame on his first 2 outings over hurdles for Lucinda Russell but well held in handicaps at Taunton and Windsor for new stable in recent months. TFR##!!! BHA100
2 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (30) 556216 C D 9 11-12
Br B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE) Joe Williamson J
O Be The Difference Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B F. Mc Mahon Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders’ event over 25f here in December Unable to poach as big a lead back here on New Year’s Day and weakened into sixth. Drops back in trip now TFR###!! BHA98
3 PRESENT FAIR (IRE) (31) 6P0-350 8 11-12
Br B g Presenting - Premier Victory (IRE) William Maggs (3) J
O Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Fergal Loman & Joseph Duncan
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a 2m Uttoxeter handicap hurdle in the mud last winter Matched that form when third over 2 1/2m at Worcester in June but he hasn’t been at his best in 2 comeback runs in recent months. TFR###!! BHA98
4 LIMERICK LEADER (FR) (20) 4P4144 8 11-9
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Out Law d’Oc (FR) Shane Fenelon J
O Team Tristar (UK) Ltd Alison Thorpe, Carmarthen T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Nicolas Taudon
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Perth in September on his final run for Olly Murphy and has made a respectable start for his new yard when fourth in handicaps at Exeter and Ffos Las in recent weeks. Thereabouts. TFR####! BHA95
5 BLAME ROSE (IRE) (284) P34151- 8 11-8
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE) Ben Smith (5) J
O The Nelson Racing Partnership Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Michael Shannon Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but her in-frame efforts at Kelso and over C&D in recent months show that she can be competitive from her basement mark. TFR###!! BHA94
6 COCO LIGHTNING (IRE) (15) 4-00603 8 11-6
Br B m Ask - Coco Moon (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 66y
7 CALL HIM NOW (IRE) (7) 0060/-60 7 11-0
Br B g Presenting - Shuil Away (IRE) Tom Midgley J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mr Nelius O’Keeffe Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when down the field at Doncaster last Friday The stable’s good recent record in this race provides hope but he’s hard to make a case for on form. TFR##!!! BHA86 (-2)
8 QUIAN (GER) (14) 0-00334 9 10-12
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Quiana (GER) Jack Hogan J
O Mr Paddy Brennan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced when fourth of 7 in 2m Musselburgh handicap on his recent first outing for the Lizzie Quinlan stable. Needs to build on that now stepping back up in trip. TFR###!! BHA84
9 DORCAS ROAD (IRE) (51) 05-50P0 7 10-4
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Maple Lady (IRE) Bradley Harris (3) J
O John Nicholls Racing Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mr H. McDaid Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to trouble the judge after 7 attempts, including 2 handicaps for this yard towards the end of 2024. The stable is among the winners, though, so a market move would be interesting. TFR###!! BHA76
2024: GOGUENARD (FR) 8 10 3 Joe Anderson 5-2 (D J Jeffreys) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8, 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Coco Lightning (IRE), 9-2 Blame Rose (IRE), 11-2 Limerick Leader (FR), Quian (GER), 7-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 11-1 Present Fair (IRE), 16-1 Dorcas Road (IRE), 18-1 Call Him Now (IRE), 33-1 Reforme (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Irish raider COCO LIGHTNING made a positive start for new trainer Cian Collins at Fairyhouse recently and is given a chance to confirm that promise. Fellow long-distance traveller Limerick Leader may give the selection most to do ahead of Blame Rose.
RESULTS
Danny Gilligan J
O Go Ahead Partnership Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Ms Deidre Connolly
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step back in the right direction when third of 15 in 2 1/2m Fairyhouse handicap hurdle for new trainer Cian Collins 15 days ago. Big player for a stable no stranger to success in Britain. TFR##### BHA92
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SECOND RACE 1.35
The racingtv.com Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM
ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (14 wins from 184 runners, 8%) runs HALPHA SOLEIL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs VALENCE D’AUMONT
Fancy That: M Hammond won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs HALPHA SOLEIL today Longest Traveller: ONE LAST GLANCE trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 184 miles.
1 WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) (62) 354-544 CD 11 12-0
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Dame Foraine (FR) Sean Quinlan J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXIV Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful chaser in his prime. Lost his way for Phil Kirby but shaped as though retaining a portion of his ability from his much-reduced mark both outings for this yard. Off 2 months on the back of a breathing op and he now looks a major player TFR##### BHA104
2
SHATTERED SOLDIER (IRE)
(34) F52-134 6 12-0
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Five Star Present (IRE) Adam Wedge J
O Mr Alan Rogers L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Mrs Mary O’Connor
Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner on fifth start in Irish points and showed ability sent hurdling when third of 4 in novice at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) in November Not quite in the same form at Catterick a month later but connections quick to tackle fences switched to handicaps. TFR####! BHA104
3 HALPHA SOLEIL (FR) (15) 62-4105 8 11-10
Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) Brian Hughes J
O TIS Partnership Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B S.C.E.A de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better than ever when winning over hurdles at Hexham in June. Probably needed the run in a handicap there on chase debut in December and merely matched that form at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Brian Hughes takes over. TFR###!! BHA100
4 ONE LAST GLANCE (GB) (30) 23-1321 8 11-6
Br B g Passing Glance - Lillie Lou
Conor O’Farrell J
O Fred Camis, Ray Fielder & Mel Clarke Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Ray Fielder & Fred Camis JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark in handicap hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, heavy) on return in October and also opened chase account at Fakenham despite a few mistakes a month ago. 6lb rise asks for more but he’s clearly in good order TFR####! BHA96
5 VALENCE D’AUMONT (FR) (46) P4-5336 D 11 10-9
Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Ice Ti (ITY)
Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs J. Morgan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Mme. & M. Christian Chorier Pektron Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tumbled down the weights and finished a well-beaten third on both outings in November Fitted with cheekpieces and beaten before stamina for 3m came into play at Southwell. Down in the weights and yard going better now TFR###!! BHA85
6 KINGS JUSTICE (GB) (46) 12B2-4P CD 7 10-7
Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Queen’s Law
Toby Wynne (3) J
O Mrs Beverley Bostock Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T
B Mr S. Allwood & Mr D. Bostock Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Did well over fences last season, winning once and runner-up on 3 other occasions (including in this race). Almost certainly needed the run back hurdling last month and this will reveal more. TFR###!! BHA83
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 51y
7 CUDGEL (GB) (30) 22-6303
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick
12 10-3
Jamie Hamilton J
O Messrs F. T. Walton James Walton, Morpeth T
B Messrs F. T. Walton
TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career wins have been registered at Hexham but always behind there on return and never able to land a blow over C&D a month ago. TFR##!!! BHA79
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Having tumbled in the weights, WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF hasn’t looked a lost cause for new connections and with a breathing op perhaps helping him in the finishing department, he’s worth risking. One Last Glance is feared as a last-time-out winner, while a case of sorts can be made for Shattered Soldier and Valence D’aumont.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF (IRE) 2.ONE LAST GLANCE 3.SHATTERED SOLDIER (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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THIRD RACE 2.05
The Raceday Ready Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Grey Bomber Juvenile Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for juvenile maiden four yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 150 runners, 16%) runs MIASWELL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs ZENATO Longest Traveller: BURSINEL trained by C Collins, Ireland.
1 BURSINEL (IRE) (31) 0 10-12
Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Starship (IRE) Danny Gilligan J
O Del Boy Partnership Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Mr Lester Piggott & Willmo Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat for William Haggas. Off 5 months, might have needed the run when eleventh of 20 in juvenile at Punchestown (16.5f, soft) on hurdle debut 26 days ago. May do better.
TFR###!! BHA-
2 DELAYED CHARM (GB) (103) P 10-12
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Velvet Charm Conor O’Farrell J
O Miss Hazel Crichton Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Pantile Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little on the Flat for Anthony Carson and pulled up on Sedgefield hurdle debut in October Outsider again.
TFR#!!!! BHA-
3 LIKLEMAN (GB) (29) 10-12
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Lynique (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Mr C. R. Hirst Simon West, Middleham T
B Carisbrooke Stud Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest miler on the Flat and far from an obvious type to make a winning start over hurdles.
TFR#!!!! BHA-
4 MAPLE (GB) (30) 24U2 10-12
Br B g Camelot - Spice Trail
Jamie Hamilton J
O R Whitelock, L Clemitson & R Jefferson Ruth Jefferson, Malton T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Ruth Jefferson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has reached the frame on all 3 completed starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, on the latest finishing second of 8 at Musselburgh (soft) on New Year’s Day Ought to be on the premises again. TFR####! BHA103
5 MIASWELL (IRE) (30) 50 10-12
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Caridade (USA) Theo Gillard J
O Donald McCain Racing Club Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Clara Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair dual 1m Flat winner for David O’Meara. Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 on C&D hurdle debut but disappointingly failed to build on that when well behind the re-opposing Maple at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day TFR##!!! BHA-
6 TURN AND FINISH (IRE) (54) 6S322 10-12
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Trap Queen (IRE) Paul O’Brien J
O Michael Fiddy & Richard Fleming Harry Derham, Newbury T
B Trap Queen Partnership OLBG S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when placed in 3 juvenile hurdles for Joseph O’Brien in Ireland towards the end of 2024. Has joined another good stable and sets a high standard. TFR##### BHA125
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 ZENATO (IRE) (32) 3 10-12
Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Romie’s Kastett (GER) Jonathan Burke J
O FRN - BITA Craic Club Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T B Mrs Clodagh McStay Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won in the mud on the Flat at Nottingham (1 1/4m) for Ed Dunlop in October Showed an aptitude for hurdling when third in Taunton juvenile for new stable 2 months later. May do better. TFR###!! BHA-
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(IRE) (74) 2 BF 10-5
Br B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Classic Remark (IRE) Ross Chapman J
O Mr Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner on the Flat for Charlie Hills. Achieved very little when second of 2 finishers on Leicester hurdle debut in November and will need to step up considerably to trouble Turn And Finish. TFR##!!! BHA-
2024: MAASAI MARA 4 10 12 Nick Scholfield 9-4 (John O’Shea) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 4, 7, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW TURN AND FINISH should prove very hard to beat on his first outing for Harry Derham. Maple and Zenato are taken to fill the places.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TURN AND FINISH (IRE) 2.MAPLE 3.ZENATO (IRE)
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
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FOURTH RACE 2.35
The Join Racing TV Now
Novices’ Handicap
Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 5lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 150 runners, 16%) runs BADLANDS BOY & COFFICIONADO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Dickin (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs PESCATORIUS
Longest Traveller: PESCATORIUS trained by H Dickin, Midford, 265 miles.
1 FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE) (14) 44-4035 7 12-0
Br B g Westerner - Pistol Flash (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O R&l McCulloch & D Crawford Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Eimear Mulhern Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-pointer who is winless under Rules but leaves the impression there’s a bigger effort in his locker, losing his place at a vital stage before keeping on again late when fifth at Market Rasen (17.2f) 2 weeks ago. Eased 3lb ahead of this and he’s one to bear in mind. TFR####! BHA95
2 BADLANDS BOY (IRE) (50) P0-6020 6 11-8
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Peace And The City (FR) Theo Gillard J
O Mr Jon Glews Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Con O’Keeffe
Proactive Personnel Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for fitting of cheekpieces when keeping on for second at Ludlow (15.7f) in November However, ended up finishing well beaten at Taunton next time and a 50-day break/switch to chasing needs to have positive effect now Cheekpieces retained. TFR###!! BHA89
3 HAZARD COLLONGES (FR) (5) U44242 8 11-6
Br B g Coastal Path - Prouesse Collonges (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr Jos Lovegrove-Fielden Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B G.A.E.C. Delorme Freres
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success but turned in another creditable display from his reduced mark, finding only a lower-mileage chaser too strong at Sedgefield (16.3f) last week. Each-way claims again from unchanged mark. TFR###!! BHA87
4 STICK WITH ME SAM (FR) (31) 06-0462 6 11-5
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Wendy du Berlais (FR) Conor O’Farrell J
O Mr & Mrs JW Dale & Mr & Mrs JDJ Copas Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr John Lightfoot JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Related to plenty of winners and made more impact than previously with a tongue tie fitted when runner-up on second chase start at Warwick (16.2, soft) 31 days ago. Worth bearing in mind from his lowly mark. TFR##### BHA86
TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding who capitalised on falling mark to shed maiden tag in 6-runner C&D handicap over Christmas. Got no further than the second when unseating at Warwick (16.2f) 3 days later but he remains lightly raced in this sphere and may yet have a little more to offer TFR###!! BHA82
6 WE GOT YOUR BACK (GB) (34) 665301 D 7 10-13
Br B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry
Adam Wedge J
O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Lady Bland Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fallen to a basement mark and, back from 4 months off/ refitted with a hood, got off the mark when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f) 5 weeks ago. 3lb rise looks fair and he’s expected to be firmly in the mix again. TFR####! BHA80
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m
7 COFFICIONADO (IRE) (34) 055042 BF 5 10-4
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tupelo Honey (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B John Connaughton
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to kick on from a promising handicap debut effort over hurdles but back on track switched to chasing, keeping on under a patient ride when chasing home Pescatorius over C&D 5 weeks ago. This appeals as a tougher assignment, however TFR###!! BHA75
8 THUNDER GAP (GB) (144) P-P5P 8 10-4
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Regal Hawk J
O Mr David Carr Maurice Barnes, Brampton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFR!!!!! BHA71
2024: TREATY BOY (IRE) 7 12 0 Ross Chapman 9-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 7 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 We Got Your Back (GB), 4-1 Pescatorius (IRE), 6-1 Stick With Me Sam (FR), 7-1 Hazard Collonges (FR), 8-1 Flash du Pistolet (IRE), Cofficionado (IRE), 12-1 Badlands Boy (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A competitive contest with the narrow vote in favour of STICK WITH ME SAM. Tom Gretton’s 6-y-o stepped up markedly on his chase debut when chasing home a next-time-out winner at Warwick 31 days ago and that effort confirmed he’s one to be interested in from this sort of mark. We Got Your Back was never stronger than at the finish when successful at Leicester on his latest outing and he’s a big threat. Flash du Pistolet and Pescatorius also enter the reckoning.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STICK WITH ME SAM (FR) 2.WE GOT YOUR BACK 3.FLASH DU PISTOLET (IRE)
RESULTS
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Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Hammond (14 wins from 184 runners, 8%) runs BEAT THE EDGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs THE PADDY PIE
Longest Traveller: CAVE ARTICLE trained by C Williams, Bridgend, 275 miles.
1 RIBEYE (GB) (34) 203312 BF 10 12-0
Br B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow Danny McMenamin J
O Mrs Lucinda Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T
B Michael Broad
TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when readily accounting for 9 rivals at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month. Backed that up when second of 13 over C&D just after Christmas. Winners have emerged from that race and he’s a major player from an unchanged mark. TFR##### BHA94
2 THE PADDY PIE (IRE) (36) P52U13 12 11-9
Br B g Beneficial - Salsita (FR) Jack Power (7) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B Patrick McElroy Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting when belatedly taking advantage of his much-reduced mark at Sedgefield (21f) in December Creditable third back there (19f) on Boxing Day His yard continues in form but he’s done all his winning over shorter trips. TFR##!!! BHA89
3 ARCHIE BROWN (IRE) (34) P1/P/4/6-P 11 11-8
Br B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Pure Beautiful (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington T
B K. A. Cullen Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 3m Market Rasen handicap chase in February 2021 but seen out just 4 times since, pulling up over C&D back from his latest absence 5 weeks ago. TFR#!!!! BHA88
4 BEAT THE EDGE (IRE) (30) 3-40221 C 8 11-4
Br B g Beat Hollow - Darsi O’Grady (IRE) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Smartwater Utilities Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Ms M. Kavanagh Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form for new yard, including a 19f course win on New Year’s Day However, that was a weak 4-runner affair and he’s worth taking on for win purposes back up in trip off 4lb higher TFR###!! BHA84
5 BABY CHOU (IRE) (45) 004643 7 11-2
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Angel Lopez (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley T
B Liam Queally Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner. Yet to get her head in front under Rules but she’s not long with this yard and was caught too far back when a remote third over 19f here last month. Worth a betting check stepping up in trip. TFR###!! BHA82
6 WILLIAMDECONQUEROR (GB) (57) 5/2332-4 9 11-1
Br B g Native Ruler - Dancing Daffodil Ben Poste J
O The Conquerors Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Mrs C. M. Dickin & Mr & Mrs Cooper Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicap chases last winter and made a respectable return from 10 months off when fourth over 22.5f at Leicester last month. Has a first-time tongue tie added to regular cheekpieces now Respected with the yard going well. TFR###!! BHA81
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer B Breeder S Sponsor
7 CAVE ARTICLE (IRE) (56) P60-531 6 11-1
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Marys Article (IRE) Brian Hughes J O Coral Racing Club Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Seamus Cooney Dodson & Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the betting and made it second time lucky over fences in Sedgefield staying handicap under Brian Hughes 56 days ago. Raised 7lb but unexposed as a stayer and there’s likely more to come. TFR####! BHA81
8 JESSMAE (IRE) (46) 244-023 8 11-0
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Meadstown Miss (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Mr R. G. Whitehead Henry Oliver, Kinnersley T
B Tom Baker Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stamina is his forte judged on the manner in which he stayed on for third over 3m at Southwell last month. That was only his second handicap chase so he’s unexposed. TFR###!! BHA80
9 JUMBO VESTE VERTE (FR) (34) 360-545 6 10-9
Br B g Indomito (GER) - Ocara d’Airy (FR) David Noonan J
O The Green Jackets Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Nicolas Deshayes JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden hurdler who has been comfortably held in handicaps at up to 21f at Leicester and Market Rasen switched to fences in recent months. It remains to be seen whether the step up in trip sparks the necessary improvement. TFR##!!! BHA75
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
JUMBO VESTE VERTE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a couple of jumping errors.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Cave Article (IRE), 9-2 Beat The Edge (IRE), 11-2 Jessmae (IRE), 6-1 Ribeye (GB), 15-2 The Paddy Pie (IRE), 14-1 Williamdeconqueror (GB), 16-1 Jumbo Veste Verte (FR), 28-1 Baby Chou (IRE), 40-1 Archie Brown (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW RIBEYE has had the form of his latest C&D second boosted and is narrowly preferred to Sedgefield scorer Cave Article, who should have more to come as a lightly-raced 6-y-o. Harriet Dickin’s Williamdeconqueror may prove best of the remainder
The Bet At Racing TV Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £9000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 150 runners, 16%) runs BALLYGEARY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & A O’Neill (4 wins from 38 runners, 11%) run ICARE ALLEN
Longest Traveller: CROSSING THE BAR trained by C Collins, Ireland.
1 ICARE ALLEN (FR) (47) 600010 7 12-2
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Coeur d’Allen (FR) Benjamin Macey (7) J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Bruno Vagne Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his Uttoxeter run when taking advantage of falling handicap mark when returning to that venue (upped to 3m) in November, well backed and winning with something in hand. Isn’t the most consistent and in nothing like the same form at Carlisle. TFR###!! BHA122
2 BALLYGEARY (IRE) (30) 3165P2 C 8 11-13
Br Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Sweet Poli (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Craig & Laura Buckingham Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Cathal Ennis Manor Farm Bloodstock S
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y
7 PIAFF BUBBLES (IRE) (10) 5123/-53 9 10-12
Br B or Br g Fame And Glory - Liss Na Tintri (IRE) Nathan Moscrop J O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Niall Flynn Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from 21 months off with a solid fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 24 days ago, not ideally placed. Upped to 3m and built on that when third at Ayr and that puts him in the mix. TFR###!! BHA104 (+2)
8 KAP DE TRIOMPHE (FR) (66) 1-040 5 10-7
Br B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Kaproyale (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Two’s a crowd Christian Williams, Bridgend T B P. Mehat & B. Mehat & C. Lemeunier Dodson & Horrell S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner in Ireland. Quiet start over hurdles but needs a market check upped markedly in distance now handicapping. TFR###!! BHA99
TFR###!! BHA119
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June. Limited impact next 3 outings but eased in class, he showed a lot more when second at Musselburgh a month ago. Eased further 1lb so he needs considering trying this trip for the first time.
3 FINGAL’S HILL (IRE) (33) 524-035 C 9 11-13
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Mr P. G. Atkinson Peter Atkinson, Northallerton T
B J. Kinsella
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent and likeable hurdler who looked and shaped as though in need of the run in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle on comeback. Progressed with each run since and now likely to be at peak fitness, he’s well weighted back up in distance. TFR####! BHA119
4 CROSSING THE BAR (IRE) (30) 324242 D 8 11-8
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Ship’s Biscuit
O Salvo & Alex Giannini
B Philip Newton
Danny Gilligan J
Cian Collins, Ireland T
TIMEFORM VIEW On a lengthy losing run but hit the frame all starts in Ireland upon joining Cian Michael Collins. Higher British mark but he can give it another good go. TFR###!! BHA114
5 PIKE ROAD (GB) (31) 2-022 6 11-7
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ile de See (FR) Daire McConville (7) J
O Mr Roger Harrison Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Greenlands Farm Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in a point and progressive form in 3 starts under Rules, runner-up over 23.3f at Uttoxeter last month. Switches to handicaps and limit not yet reached. TFR##### BHA113
6 CHAMP ROYAL (FR) (41) 122-4P5 CD 9 11-7
Br B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR) Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O The Northern Racing Club Susan Corbett, Otterburn T
B Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes Finnies Heavy Haulage S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Failed to take to chasing and fared no better back over hurdles at Haydock. TFR##!!! BHA113
2024: CHAMP ROYAL (FR) 8 10 5 Edward Austin 7-1 (Susan Corbett) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 4, 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Pike Road (GB), 5-1 Crossing The Bar (IRE), 6-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), Piaff Bubbles (IRE), 7-1 Icare Allen (FR), Ballygeary (IRE), 12-1 Kap de Triomphe (FR), 25-1 Champ Royal (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW PIKE ROAD displayed ability in both his qualifying runs and upped in trip for this quick switch to a handicap, he could be the answer. Fingal’s Hill is a very solid alternative, while market support for Kap de Triomphe would look significant given his mark could be lenient based on his bumper win. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
RESULTS
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for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £7650 ¨ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money 1st £3090, 2nd £1545, 3rd £773, 4th £386, 5th £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (24 wins from 150 runners, 16%) runs LAHIRE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): H Dickin (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs ADMIRAL FITZ
Longest Traveller: ADMIRAL FITZ trained by H Dickin, Midford, 265 miles.
1 KAZAR FOREZ (FR) (15) 6P-2420 5 12-0
Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Dynamite Forez (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O The Upside Down Button Boys Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Mme Marie-Caroline Coyne Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler in France, going close in Auteuil handicap on final start there in June. Never figured on considerate return from 7 months off for new yard when ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f) 2 weeks ago and this promises to reveal more. TFR###!! BHA99
2 BALCOMIE BREEZE (FR) (53) 20/-P406 7 11-12
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - The Lady Maggi (FR) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Sandy Seymour Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T
B Mr Sandy Seymour
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 7-y-o who was placed in bumpers. Down the field in novice/maiden hurdles but caught the eye with his move from the rear when sixth of 13 on handicap bow at Musselburgh (19.8f) in December Appeals as the type to do better still. Had wind op. TFR###!! BHA97
3 LAHIRE (FR) (14) 5-64F42 5 11-10
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Arrivederla (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Bankhouse Thoroughbreds Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Mr Christophe Jouandou
TIMEFORM VIEW Did well to last as long as he did when fourth under an aggressive ride at Wetherby (2m) on penultimate start. First past post (subsequently demoted for causing interference) at Market Rasen (16.6f) 2 weeks ago and he’s of interest provided he keeps the errors at bay. TFR##### BHA95
4 LITTLE PI (FR) (345) 04110P- D 7 11-8
Br B g Dunaden (FR) - Faustina Pius (IRE) Charlie Todd J
O Lost In The Summer Wine Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T
B Mrs Gemma Green Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved initially from a low base in handicaps last winter, registering back-to-back victories at Ludlow/Wincanton. Final 2 efforts proved to be disappointing for Matt Sheppard and he needs to hit the ground running on stable debut/following 11 months off TFR###!! BHA93
5 KELLIE’S DREAM (IRE) (234) 4404-50 D 8 11-4
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Come And Fight (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O S Lowther & D McCready Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B A. V. Bloodstock L.I.P Construction Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner when campaigned in Ireland (at up to 18f) and best effort for present yard when fourth at Perth (16.2f) in April. Ran below that level in 2 starts thereafter during the summer and others appeal more returning from 7 months off TFR###!! BHA89
6 KUMA BEACH (GB) (46) 0-060P 5 10-9
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Banquise (FR) Adam Wedge J
O Mr E. R. Hanbury L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B E. R. Hanbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in a bumper/first 3 starts over hurdles and fared no better switched to a handicap/after 6 months off when pulled up at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Has enough to prove back down in trip with cheekpieces now reached for TFR##!!! BHA80
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 ADMIRAL FITZ (IRE) (67) 2/400-04 7 10-4
Br B g Mount Nelson - So Blissful (IRE) Ben Poste J O Songsters Two
Harriet Dickin, Midford T B Niall McGrady Clay Street Property Consultants S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 7-y-o who showed more than previously under Rules when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.7f, soft) in November, a late error costing him the chance of making the frame. Possible he could yet have more to offer Cheekpieces/tongue tie on. TFR###!! BHA75
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Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Rose Indienne (FR) Edward Austin (5) J O Any Excuse Paul Robson, Alnwick T B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field both starts in bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles, his effort proving short-lived when eighth of 12 in a C&D handicap 9 days ago. Likely to find a few too good again. TFR##!!! BHA66
THE TIMEFORM VIEW LAHIRE confirmed the promise of his previous effort only to lose the race in the stewards’ room having hampered the runner-up at Market Rasen 2 weeks ago. Recent displays underline he’s capable of defying this sort of mark and he makes the most appeal. Admiral Fitz and Balcomie Breeze are less exposed than most and head the dangers. Market confidence behind top weight Kazar Forez would also look significant.
