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The Racing To School
Claiming Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 7 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): P Neville (7 wins from 36 runners, 19%) runs FUSAIN & JAKE STEVENS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs HONNEUR D’AJONC
Longest Traveller: COLLINGHAM trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 234 miles.
1 COLLINGHAM (GER) (270) (£12000) 000-11F CD 7 12-0
Br B g Samum (GER) - Chandos Rose (IRE) (Mull of Kintyre (USA)) Miss Brodie Hampson (3) J
O Wernham, Hogg, Taylor-Clarke Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B D. A. Brand Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Added two more 2m handicap wins last May Left Donald McCain after an early fall at Bangor the following month. Not seen since but potentially a classy sort for a claimer now starting out for Archie Watson. TFR####! BHA118
2 MATCHLESS (IRE) (36) (£12000) 421446 CD 7 12-0
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who didn’t need to be anywhere near that level to land the odds in seller at Plumpton in November Didn’t take to fences last time but big player back hurdling. TFR###!! BHA114
3 HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) (33) (£10000) 6102P3 8 11-12
Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Fleur d’Ajonc (FR) (April Night (FR)) Callum Pritchard (5) J
O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T
B M. Besnouin & M. Feuillet-Besnouin K & N Waite Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW His form has been a bit mixed since joining James Owen but he did win a Fontwell handicap in September and also good second at Haydock in December Well-held third at Lingfield at the end of January but he’s a capable sort for a claimer in a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces). TFR##### BHA116
4 LAWMANS BLIS (IRE) (30) (£8000) 6B5- 7 11-10
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Megec Blis (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Ross Chapman J
O G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd & partner Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Pat O’Rourke & The Lawman Syndicate PRA World Ltd, P C Coaches of Lincoln Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Achieved only modest form over hurdles for this yard last winter Has landed 3 AW Flat wins for Ivan Furtado since then but recent AW Flat efforts nothing to write home about and best watched back hurdling having rejoined Jennie Candlish. TFR##!!! BHA93
5 FUSAIN (FR) (22) (£5000) 33/43-0P C D 10 11-7
Br Gr g Lord du Sud (FR) - Savigny (FR) (Alberto Giacometti (IRE)) Brian Hughes J
O Mr Eamon McElligott Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mrs Clotilde de Barmon et al Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over fences during early 2023 but it’s been a struggle since, offering little in 2 handicap chases back from an absence this winter It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks a revival. TFR##!!! BHA107
6 JAKE STEVENS (IRE) (23) (£5000) 24-0PP5 7 11-7
Br B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Tessoneill (IRE) (Dushyantor (USA)) Lee Edwards J
O I Scott, Jolley, Sowray & Neville Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr J. Nicholson HR2day Ltd, MN Consultancy Ltd, Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was runner-up in a Sedgefield novice hurdle in November 2023 but has run nowhere near that level in subsequent starts. TFR#!!!! BHA82
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
7 SIMPLY RED (GB) (8) (£8000) F-00005 7 11-3
Br Ch m Proconsul - Ssafa (Motivator) William Maggs (5) J O Billington,MerseyRacing, Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 career victories have come at Bangor for Donald McCain. Struggled on Flat/over hurdles for Mark Walford last year and no real sign of an upturn in his fortunes under both codes for Brian Ellison this winter. TFR##!!! BHA98
2024: BELIEVE JACK (FR) 7 11 4 Lewis Stones 13-2 (Olly Murphy) 6 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Collingham (GER), Honneur d’Ajonc (FR), 4-1 Matchless (IRE), 10-1 Fusain (FR), 16-1 Simply Red (GB), 40-1 Lawmans Blis (IRE), 66-1 Jake Stevens (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW There’s not much to separate HONNEUR D’AJONC, Collingham and Matchless in this opening claimer The first-named has Callum Pritchard taking a handy 5lb off and gets the nod in the hope that a change of headgear gives him a bit extra.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.HONNEUR D’AJONC (FR) 2.COLLINGHAM (GER) 3.MATCHLESS (IRE)
RESULTS
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SECOND RACE 2.55
The racingtv.com Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 5 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): T Easterby (8 wins from 66 runners, 12%) runs UOKHUN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): F O’Brien (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs MAGICAL ANNIE Longest Traveller: MAGICAL ANNIE trained by F O’Brien, Cheltenham, 211 miles.
1 ASSORDA (FR) (47) 24-46P1
5 11-7
Br B m Choeur du Nord (FR) - Mayzie Jay Flying (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Miss Paula Smith Paula Smith, Malton T
B Mme Ana Sofia Dias Trindade
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended her time in France with Gabriel Leenders with a 19f Pau claiming win in January. Should be very competitive if showing up here in similar form. TFR####! BHA119
2 MAGICAL ANNIE (IRE) (32) 100-41 D 6 11-7
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mwangaza (FR) Kielan Woods J
O The Megsons Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Orla Hughes BresBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for Fergal O’Brien when seeing off 7 rivals in a 2m Wetherby novice on soft last month. Should have more to offer and can defy a penalty TFR##### BHA114
3 CARRIGEEN ARDISIA (IRE) (36) 0 5 11-0
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Acebo (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O National Hunt Racing Club
Nick Kent, Brigg T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, weakened to finish seventh of 9 in a Newcastle bumper in January. Best watched now hurdling. TFR##!!! BHA-
4 UOKHUN (IRE) (25) 333453 7 11-0
Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Status Update (IRE) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr JWE Bevin Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mrs V. Wilkinson
Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has been running consistently in handicaps of late but suspicion she’ll prove vulnerable for win purposes again now returning to novice company TFR###!! BHA97
5 SHARONA (FR) (487) 4 10-4
Br Ch f Recorder - Scottish Stage (IRE)
O Ayresome Angels
B Mr David Curran
Nathan Moscrop J
Jessica Bedi, Yarm T
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Flat maiden on heavy ground for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2023 but missed 2024 and sold for only 2,000 gns ahead of this hurdle debut. Probably best watched. TFR##!!! BHA-
2024: SWEET FANTASY 5 11 0 Mr Alex Chadwick 3-1 (James Owen) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 8-11 Magical Annie (IRE), 3-1 Assorda (FR), 13-2 Uokhun (IRE), 20-1 Sharona (FR), 28-1 Carrigeen Ardisia (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 156y
THE TIMEFORM VIEW MAGICAL ANNIE should have more to come on the back of her Wetherby success and is preferred to Paula Smith’s French recruit Assorda.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MAGICAL ANNIE (IRE) 2.ASSORDA (FR) 3.UOKHUN (IRE)
RESULTS
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The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
for five yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
FORM
ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): W Coltherd (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs TREATY BOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Coltherd (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs TREATY BOY Longest Traveller: MCGRATH FROM CLUNE trained by T R Gretton, Inkberrow, 184 miles.
1 BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) (11) 22-2053 6 12-0
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Wonder Why (GER) Jamie Hamilton J
O Hogarth Racing Henry Hogarth, Stillington T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat and runner-up 4 times over hurdles for Paul Nicholls. Filled same spot on yard debut in September but just respectable efforts switched to fences last 2 starts. Free-going sort.
TFR####! BHA104
2 TREATY BOY (IRE) (8) 03U561 CD 8 11-11 (in 7lb ex)
Br Ch g Well Chosen - Miss Taggle (IRE) Sam Coltherd J
O Mr Ryan Flannigan Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B James Butler Bell Rural Solutions S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning chase debut over C&D on final run for Rebecca Menzies and first win since (over a year) for this yard when making all over C&D last week, jumping well from the front. This track clearly suits his style so obvious claims under a penalty TFR##### BHA94 (+7)
3 MCGRATH FROM CLUNE (IRE) (13) 24-0PF0 9 11-6
Br B g Califet (FR) - Apple Trix (IRE) David Noonan J
O Tom Gretton Racing Club Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Denis Cummins
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in handicap chase at Thurles a year ago but has gone the wrong way since (no promise both starts for this yard).
TFR#!!!! BHA96
4 ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR) (20) 36-3610 CD 11 10-5
Br B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR) William Maggs (5) J
O Matt Watkinson Racing I Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B Mr Philippe Hardy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 17f chase winner last term and showed he still has plenty to offer when beating a pair of subsequent winners over C&D on New Year’s Day Needs to shrug off a below-par run at Newcastle since, however
TFR###!! BHA81
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
MCGRATH FROM CLUNE: Following its run on 20/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free. ENSEL DU PERCHE: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 8-11 Treaty Boy (IRE), 3-1 Beny Nahar Road (IRE), 5-1 Ensel du Perche (FR), 28-1 McGrath From Clune (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 1m 7f 145y
THE TIMEFORM VIEW An excellent opportunity for TREATY BOY to follow up under a penalty at a track that evidently suits. Beny Nahar Road is selected for the forecast.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TREATY BOY (IRE) 2.BENY NAHAR ROAD (IRE) 3.ENSEL DU PERCHE (FR)
RESULTS
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FOURTH RACE 3.55
The Every Race Live On 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 5 Owners Prize Money 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 2lb 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 (25 wins from 156 runners, 16%) runs RIDIN SOLO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs EDGEWELL Weightwatcher: CORAL BLUE won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 6lb to 94. Fancy That: J Candlish won this race in 2016 and 2017. The stable runs HOSTILE HOTELIER today Longest Traveller: RIDIN SOLO trained by D McCain, Cholmondeley, 130 miles.
1 HOSTILE
HOTELIER
(IRE) (31) 334342 7 12-0
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Fairyconomy (IRE)
O 6 Bit Racing
Sean Quinlan J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Michael G. Daly PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago, despite typically lugging right under pressure. Holding his form well of late and no surprise if he’s thereabouts again. TFR####! BHA108
2 RIDIN SOLO (IRE) (28) 5-33351 7 11-11
Br Br g Ocovango - Takemewithyou
O The Red Sash Racing Club
Brian Hughes J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Miss S. J. Sandes Nick Brown Racing Clubs S
TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for his consistency when opening his hurdle account in 11-runner maiden at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 28 days ago, bit in hand. Pedigree provides hope he’ll stay the longer trip and good claims back in handicap company TFR##### BHA105
3 EDGEWELL (IRE) (19) 616211 7 11-6
Br B g Well Chosen - One Edge (IRE)
O Mr E. A. Brook
Conor O’Farrell J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Hugh J. Holohan Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated by the refitting of a visor/return to hurdling of late, following up from Southwell under a penalty with a bit to spare at Fakenham (23.4f, good, 13/8) 19 days ago, albeit suited by way race developed. Should go well again. TFR####! BHA100
4 CORAL BLUE (IRE) (17) 5P-4042 C 10 11-0
Br B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Eva’s Time (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Mr Duncan McCready Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Solway Fuels S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran better than for a while from his falling mark when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Possibilities if building on that up in trip. TFR###!! BHA94
5 BALKOTIC (FR) (103) 335053 CD 9 10-7
Br B g Balko (FR) - Aurore Celtique (FR) Emma Smith-Chaston (3) J
O Raypasha Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Mondant & J. Le Roux Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner whose last win came in 2022 and was running well below form when last seen in the autumn. Others preferred. TFR##!!! BHA87
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-4 Ridin Solo (IRE), 3-1 Edgewell (IRE), 7-2 Hostile Hotelier (IRE), 5-1 Coral Blue (IRE), 25-1 Balkotic (FR)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 3m 1f 71y
THE TIMEFORM VIEW There’s plenty of hope in RIDIN SOLO’s pedigree that he’ll stay the longer trip, so Donald McCain’s consistent 8-y-o is taken to follow up his Sedgefield maiden win back in handicap company Hostile Hotelier and Edgewell both arrive in top form also and are obvious threats.
RESULTS
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FIFTH RACE 4.30
Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four 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)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D McCain (25 wins from 156 runners, 16%) runs LAHIRE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): Mrs S J Smith (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs FAT HARRY
Longest Traveller: REHILL RELIC trained by S Allwood, Whitchurch, 136 miles.
1
EAGLES GOLD (GB) (39) 5-5405 5 12-0
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Only Together (IRE)
Henry Brooke J
O The Haydock Park Racing Syndicate Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Elwick Stud Swansway S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to make a real impact in a handful of starts over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Uttoxeter 39 days ago. Improvement required. TFR##!!! BHA98
2 LONE STAR (GB) (28) 060560 BF 8 12-0
Br B m Kayf Tara - Supreme Gem (IRE) Joe Williamson (3) J
O John Cornforth and Peter Rawcliffe Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B R. Johnson Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Been given a chance by the handicapper but no obvious signs in recent outings that he is poised to take advantage. TFR##!!! BHA98
3 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (17) 002561 7 11-12
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs D Chapman & Mrs E Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly off the mark when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap hurdle (12/1) at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. 3lb higher now but must enter calculations. TFR####! BHA96
4 BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) (16) 650322 6 11-12
Br Gr g Westerner - Lucinda Grey (IRE) Jonathan England J
O Mrs Angela Mary Leggett Sam England, Guiseley T
B Liam Walsh Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement since sent handicapping, latest when good second of 9 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Just 1lb higher now and holds solid claims. TFR##### BHA96
5 LAHIRE (FR) (33) 64F422 BF 5 11-11
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 Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at this course (15.7f, good to soft, 9/4) 33 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is one for shortlist. TFR####! BHA95
6 REHILL RELIC (IRE) (40) 2-05340 6 11-10
Br B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)
Toby Wynne (3) J
O Church Farm Racing Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T
B John Crosse
Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Below form at Doncaster latest but had made the frame in a couple of handicaps over this sort of trip previously and can’t be ruled out. Cheekpieces on first time. TFR###!! BHA94
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor 2m 3f 66y
7 FAT HARRY (GB) (99) 560-0F
Br B g Multiplex - Linen Line
8 11-4
Jack Power (7) J
O Mrs S. Smith Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley T
B R. F. Broad Tuffa Footwear Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was weakening when coming down 2 out at Southwell when last seen in November Improvement required to take a hand here. TFR##!!! BHA88
8 ROYLE STEEL (FR) (28) 5-60500 D 7 10-2
Br Gr g Spanish Moon (USA) - Suffisante (FR) Joshua Thompson (7) J
O Mr A E Tasker Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B H. Tassin, C. Ordinis, V. Henry et al Micky Hammond Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to fire this term, finishing a well-held seventh over longer trip at Sedgefield last time. Blinkers now tried but he has something to prove at present. TFR##!!! BHA72
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-3 Lahire (FR), 4-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 9-2 Born In The West (IRE), 7-1 Rehill Relic (IRE), 15-2 Lone Star (GB), 12-1 Royle Steel (FR), 14-1 Eagles Gold (GB), 28-1 Fat Harry (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BORN IN THE WEST has upped his game in recent starts and remains relatively low mileage. He can open his account. Lahire and Evenwood Sonofagun should also go well.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) 2.LAHIRE (FR) 3.EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE)
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