Cheltenham Racecard - Thursday 13th March by Weatherbys

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There’s a distinct air of Irish flair today as we celebrate St Patrick’s Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival. With exciting races, top-class horses, and the unmistakable energy of the day, it’s a perfect mix of racing excellence and festive spirit.

Today’s feature event is the Ryanair Steeple Chase at 3:20pm, where Protektorat, the defending champion, faces fierce competition from Fact To File, last year’s Festival winner, and Il Est Francais, King George runner-up. Additionally, Teahupoo defends his crown in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle.

Racing fans can enjoy a thrilling day with top-class races such as the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, the Pertemps Network Final, and the TrustATrader Plate, all featuring fierce competition across the day.

The excitement begins in The Centaur, where Paddy Power’s Preview Panel will be offering expert insights and analysis starting at 11:30am. Hear from leading racing figures as they break down the key contenders and provide their predictions for the day ahead.

Also, head to the Parade Ring at 12:25pm for the Parade Ring Preview Show. Racing experts and legends will share their thoughts on the day’s key contests, offering the perfect build-up to the thrilling action.

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With St Patrick’s Thursday now in full swing, excitement builds towards the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup tomorrow. Limited tickets remain, so act quickly to secure your place at one of the biggest events in sport.

Enjoy your day at Cheltenham – the pinnacle of Jump racing. We look forward to welcoming you back to this iconic sporting venue again soon.

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RACE 1

RACE 7

RACE STARTS

Race 1 - 1:20pm

RACES 2, 4 & 6

RACES 3 & 5

The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race (Registered as The Dawn Run Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (2m 1f)

Race 2 - 2:00pm

The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Registered as The Golden Miller) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (2m 4 1/2f)

Race 3 - 2:40pm

The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (3m)

Race 4 - 3:20pm

The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Registered as the Festival Trophy (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2m 4 1/2f)

Race 5 - 4:00pm

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (3m)

Race 6 - 4:40pm

COURSE MAP NEW COURSE

The Trustatrader Plate Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (2m 4 1/2f)

Race 7 - 5:20pm

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Sponsored By Thames Materials) (GBB Race) (3m 2f)

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High-classhurdlerwhowasaclosethirdinthislastyearwhenfavourite.Betterthanever whenmakingitback-to-backwinsinGrade1Hatton’sGraceHurdleatFairyhouseonreturninDecember Keptfreshforthis(4-4whenreturningfromanabsenceof3monthsorlonger)andhugerunexpected.

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent ﬁnishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t ﬁnish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a ﬂat race

d = Disqualiﬁed

Bold form

ﬁgures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

Timeform

out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

*Standings after the 5th race yesterday

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RACE ONE

RACE DESCRIPTION

Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the ofﬁcial start of the season. This race has also been allocated Grade 2 status which makes it a high-class contest and only bettered by a Grade 1, so expect to see some top-notch contenders lining up. This year, the penalty structure has been removed and as such, all will be allocated an initial weight of 11st 4lb, with Galileo Dame, as the only four-year-old, allocated 10st 8lb.

KEY TRENDS

6 of the 9 winners were trained in Ireland

6 of the 9 winners returned had run at least 4 times over hurdles

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

GOLDEN ACE

Despite being rated 19lb inferior to Gigginstown hotpot Brighterdayshead, Golden Ace maintained her unbeaten record over hurdles when taking this contest 12 months ago The steadily run nature would not have played to Brighterdaysahead’s strengths but we can take nothing away from the winner Golden Ace, who demonstrated an exhilarating turn of foot to power up the hill and land a huge Grade Two prize for Jeremy Scott, Lorcan Williams and connections On Tuesday, she went one better and achieved Grade One glory in the Unibet Champion Hurdle.

GRADE 2

Run over two miles, 179 yards. 8 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £105,000 £59,083 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 7 years

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 5 winners

Today Willie saddles Aurora Vega, Karamoja, Karoline Banbou, Kimi de Mai, Magic McColgan, Maughreen & Venusienne

JOCKEY

Paul Townend 1 winner

Today Paul rides Aurora Vega

for novice four yrs old and upwards ﬁllies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £105000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £45192, 2nd £18627, 3rd £9314, 4th £4662, 5th £2331, 6th £1166, 7th £578, 8th £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (44 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs AURORA VEGA, KARAMOJA, KAROLINE BANBOU, KIMI DE MAI, MAGIC MCCOLGAN, MAUGHREEN & VENUSIENNE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs AURORA VEGA, KARAMOJA, KAROLINE BANBOU, KIMI DE MAI, MAGIC MCCOLGAN, MAUGHREEN & VENUSIENNE

1 AIR OF ENTITLEMENT (IRE) (77)

B m Westerner - Carrigeen Karaka (IRE) 6 11-4

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

2 AURORA VEGA (IRE) (47)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quevega (FR) 7 11-4

J P. Townend

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

B Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

3 BLUEY (IRE) (23)

B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hannah Maud (IRE) 6 11-4

J Ben Jones

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O J R Lavelle & David Cottam

B H. Carter & I. Hatton

S Hatherden Horse Transport

4 BRENDAS ASKING (IRE) (54)

B m Ask - Lost It (IRE) 7 11-4

J Tom Bellamy

T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham

O Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club)

B Mr Conor Hayes

S Templar Medical

5 DISCO DANCER (IRE) (21)

B or Br m Snow Sky - Shop Dj (IRE) 6 11-4

J Danny Gilligan E Tongue Strap

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr M. C. Fahy

B A. Craigie

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

6 DIVA LUNA (IRE) (48)

B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Longhouse Presents 6 11-4

J Kielan Woods

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs L. Maclennan

B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises

S Fitzdares

7 HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) (28)

B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE) 5 11-4

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Hot To Trot Jumping

B Ms C. Brennan

S Hot To Trot Racing Ltd

###!! BHAFORM 311-01

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers during the spring and created a good impression after 8 months off when winning 15-runner maiden at Down Royal (20f) in December Looks sure to progress for all this is a tall ask second time up in this sphere. Dec24 Dow 20f Hdl gd-yd 1 Ballybow (IRE)

TFR####! BHA141 FORM 4-31P11 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fantasticallybredveryusefulbumperwinnerwhoprovedher Wexfordrunningallwrongbackfromabreakwhenregisteringback-to-backvictories inmares’hurdlesatFairyhouseinJanuary.Boastsanalreadyexcellentstrikerateand she’s of interest with further progress in the offing.

25Jan Fai 18f Hdl soft 1/8 Dream On Baby (IRE)

1Jan Fai 16f Hdl yd-sf 1 Mongibello

Oct24 Wex 20f Hdl yd-sf P Ms Agartha Yeats (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA124

FORM 11-4121 D

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartinbumperslastspringandexcellent start over hurdles this term, making it 2 wins from 4 starts from the front in 5-runner mares’ novice at Market Rasen (16.6f) 23 days ago, unchallenged. This a whole different ball game but she’s going the right way.

18Feb Mkt 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 Siog Geal (IRE)

19Jan Wdr 16f Hdl soft 2/7 Jubilee Alpha (IRE) 1

Dec24 Wcn 15f Hdl gd-sf 1/11 Jena d’Oudairies (FR) 3l

TFR##!!! BHA116

FORM 2-P1325

TIMEFORM VIEW Has really found her feet this season building on a creditable second at Ludlow in December when up in class,ﬁfth of 7 in a Grade 2 mares races atAscotthefollowingmonth,havingenjoyedtherunoftherace Conditionsunlikely to be as favourable again and tough ask facing better opposition.

18Jan Asc 15f Hdl good 5/7 Take No Chances (IRE) 14l Dec24 Lud 15f HcpH gd-sf 2/9 Tour Ovalie (FR)

Nov24 Exe 18f HcpH good 3/7 Asian Spice

TFR##!!! BHA123

FORM 54F145 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Looks fairly exposed as a hurdler and although she postedacareerbestwhenplacedinahandicaponpenultimatestart,shewas very disappointing when tailed-off in a Listed hurdle at Punchestown (16f,soft) 3 weeks ago This looks a very tough assignment.

20Feb Pun 15f Hdl soft 5/5 William Munny (IRE) 70l 2Feb Leo 18f HcpH soft 4/19 Vischio (IRE) 6l 21Jan Dow 17f Hdl gd-yd 1 Blue Mosque (IRE) 1/2l

TFR###!! BHA120

FORM 211-212 C D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW 2-2 in bumper, including an Aintree Grade 2 last term. Promising hurdles bow when runner-up at Lingﬁeld in December and no trouble going one place better in maiden company here (20.2f) on New Year’s Day. Creditable second followed in noviceatSandownlatestbutthiswilldemandfurtherprogress 24Jan San 15f Hdl soft 2/10 Castle Carrock (IRE)

Dec24 Lin 16f Hdl soft 2/6

TIMEFORM VIEW Won both starts in bumpers last spring and continued good work sent hurdling this term,beneﬁting as expected from

8 JANE EIRE (IRE) (130)

B m Balko (FR) - Princess Lir (IRE) 5 11-4

J Sean Bowen E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Hooves & Heels Syndicate

B Mr John Noel McGivney

9 JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) (53)

B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Queen Alphabet (IRE) 6 11-4

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O The Pendil Partnership

B Cathal Ennis

S Morson Group

10 JUST A ROSE (FR) (54)

B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Daring Rose (FR) 6 11-4

J Freddie Gingell

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mrs Jennifer Irish, Kate & Andrew Brooks

B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks

S Morson Group

11 KARAMOJA (FR) (28)

B m Masked Marvel - Ame En Peine (FR) 5 11-4

J Jack Kennedy E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Louis De Bourgoing et al

12 KAROLINE BANBOU (FR) (36)

B m No Risk At All (FR) - Vestale Banbou (FR) 5 11-4

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau

13 KIMI DE MAI (FR) (61)

Gr m Non Rien de Rien (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR) 5 11-4

J Sean O’Keeﬀe E Hood, Tongue Strap

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Barnane Stud & Owen Heffer

B Messrs J. & N. Touzaint et al

14 KITTY FOYLE (IRE)

(30)

B m Teoﬁlo (IRE) - Kazimiera 5 11-4

J Harry Reed

T Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

O Troika Racing

B Godolphin

15 LAGERTHA (FR) (44)

B m No Risk At All (FR) - La Grande Dame (FR) 5 11-4

J Shane Fitzgerald

T Katy Price, Llanigon

O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

B M. Jacques Seror

S Tote

16 MAGIC MCCOLGAN (IRE) (59)

B m Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Mucho Macabi (IRE) 6 11-4

J Danny Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr K. Alexander

B Sweetmans Bloodstock

TFR###!! BHA123 FORM 421

TIMEFORMVIEWBalkomarewhohasimprovedwitheachoutingtodate,beaten on the nod at Gowran (2m) in October prior to deservedly going one place better in Cork maiden (16.3f) a month later Faces her toughest assignment yet back from 4 months off but in excellent hands and unlikely we’ve seen best of her yet.

Nov24 Crk 16f Hdl good 1 Torps (IRE) 81/2l

Oct24 Gow 16f Hdl good 2 Tonaghneave Well (IRE) s.h

Aug24 Dow 20f Hdl good 4 Boston Jury (IRE) 3l

TFR####! BHA128 FORM 12-311

TIMEFORM VIEW Flemensﬁrth mare who was successful on ﬁrst of 2 starts in bumpers and created a good impression over hurdles,showing too many gears for her rivals when making it 2 from 3 in this sphere at Windsor (2m) in January.One of the likelier types representing the home team.

19Jan Wdr 16f Hdl soft 1/7 Bluey (IRE)

Dec24 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 1/7 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE) 3

Nov24 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/9

TFR###!! BHAFORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in points (Dec 2023) and marked herself out as a mare of considerable potential when taking apart a 12-runner Taunton maiden on hurdles bow 54 days ago Strength of that race is questionable but signiﬁcant that leading yard pitch her in here having only second hurdles start.

18Jan Tnt 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/12 Five Quarters (IRE) 26l

TFR##!!! BHA125 FORM 323-3P1

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Listed newcomers’ hurdle in France in 2023 and showed promise on stable debut when third at Clonmel (19.4f) in December Race may havecometoosoonwhenpulled-uplaterthatmonthbutreturnedtoformwhenlanding an18-runnernovicehurdleatClomnel(19f).Thisisamuchtoughertest.

13Feb Clo 19f Hdl soft 1 Whatsupnellie (IRE) 11/2l Dec24 Lim 16f Hdl yd-sf P Laaﬁ (FR)

Dec24 Clo 19f Hdl yield 3 Karafon (FR)

TFR####! BHA132

FORM 2212-21

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual French bumper winner who conﬁrmed promise of her hurdles debut second in December when scoring with commensurate ease in mares’ maiden at Fairyhouse (2m) last month. Clearly held in high regard and feasible to think there’s more to come.Shortlisted.

5Feb Fai 16f Hdl heavy 1 Place de La Nation (FR) 2

Dec24 Naa 16f Hdl gd-yd 2 Baby Kate (IRE) 1

Nov23 Fon 13f Stk - 2 Kamaro d’Huez (FR) 2l

TFR##!!! BHA-

FORM 21-113

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick in shorter-distance French bumpers but failed to justify support on hurdling debut for this yard when a distantthirdbehindthepromisingSixandahalf She’sentitledtocomeforthat but needs to improve signiﬁcantly

11Jan Fai 18f Hdl yd-sf 3 Sixandahalf (IRE) 15l

May24 Vic 13f Stk - 1 Kahula (FR) nk May24 Nan 12f Stk - 1 Kate To Win (FR) 5l

TFR##!!! BHA120

FORM 1253 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 2m) and has been steadily progressive in this sphere,ﬁnishing a creditable third behind Jubilee Alpha in a Listed event at Taunton (16.5f) in December Underwhelming effort back on the Flat last month and faces an uphill task pitched into this company 11Feb Wol 13f Hcp stand 5/6 Heathen 83/4l Dec24 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 Jubilee Alpha (IRE) 4l Nov24 Nby 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 Listentoyourheart (IRE) 81/4l

TFR##!!! BHA117

FORM 64-001

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful bumper performer left previous hurdles form behind when looking a different proposition at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last time.Step into graded company may prove a bridge too far.

TFR###!! BHA121 FORM 412-021

TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging secondon hurdles bow at Cork and built on that promise when justifying market conﬁdence to land a novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f,soft) in January,having jumped left in the home straight.Remains to be seen if she can mix it in better company dropping back in distance.

13Jan Pun 19f Hdl soft 1 Miss Mini Bee (IRE) 2

Dec24 Crk 16f Hdl yield 2 Relieved of Duties (IRE) 15l May24 Pun 16f Stk gd-yd 14/14 Familiar Dreams

17 MAUGHREEN (IRE) (45)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE) 6 11-4

J Mr P. W. Mullins E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Closutton Racing Club

B Minch Bloodstock

18 METKAYINA (IRE) (40)

Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - Princess Tara (IRE) 6 11-4

J Jonathan Burke

T Noel Williams, Blewbury

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Metkayina

B Thistletown Stud

S Olive Print & Graphics

19 MYSTICAL GODDESS (IRE) (47)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE) 6 11-4

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Off Our Marbles Syndicate

B Colm Griffin

20 QUEENIE ST CLAIR (IRE) (26)

B m Fast Company (IRE) - Marmalade Cat 5 11-4

J Sean Flanagan

T E. Sheehy, Ireland

O Wayne W N Kelly

B Limetree Stud

21 SIXANDAHALF (IRE) (61)

B m Snow Sky - Mandasini (IRE) 5 11-4

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Best of the Rest Syndicate

B Tom Phelan

22 TOUR OVALIE (FR) (37)

B m Kamsin (GER) - Tour Ambition (FR) 6 11-4

J Isabel Williams

T Evan Williams, Llancarfan

O Andrew Strong

B Mr Andre Duboe

S Tote

23 VENUSIENNE (FR) (541)

Br m Authorized (IRE) - Eclipse de Cotte (FR) 5 11-4

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Philippe & Isabelle Peltier

24 GALILEO DAME (IRE)

(40)

Ch f Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (IRE) 4 10-8

J J. J. Slevin

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Annus Mirabilis/S O’Driscoll/Middle Cow

B Tally-Ho Stud

S Mr O’Brien

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

TFR####! BHAFORM 1-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start in bumpers and maintained her unbeaten record after 12 months off in 12-runner mares’ maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f) with plenty to spare. From the family of Festival winner Faugheen and no surprise to see marked improvement.Merits respect in ﬁrst-time hood

27Jan Pun 19f Hdl heavy 1 Dee’s Lady 5l

Jan24 Pun 16f Stk soft 1 Harrys Annie (IRE) 11l

TFR##!!! BHA117 FORM 14-2152 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Not disgraced when ﬁfth behind Jubilee Alpha in a mares Listed race at Taunton, having raced keenly Turned over at odds-on back in a novice hurdle at Wetherby last month,having been let down by her jumping and would need to step up considerably on that form.

1Feb Wet 16f Hdl soft 2/8 Magical Annie (IRE) 2

Dec24 Tnt 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/7 Jubilee

Dec24 Lin 16f Hdl soft 1/6 Diva Luna (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA126

FORM C1-164 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer made perfect start to career under Rules when successful in a Clonmel maiden in October Not disgraced in a couple of Graded mares events subsequently, fourth of 8 behind Aurora Vega at Fairyhouse (18.2f) latest,in ﬁrst-time tongue tie.Will likely prove better over further 25Jan Fai 18f Hdl soft 4/8 Aurora Vega (IRE)

Nov24 Dow 16f Hdl gd-yd 6 Sansrisk (FR)

Oct24 Clo 16f Hdl gd-yd 1

TFR##!!! BHA110 FORM 0605

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-beatenlastof8behindAuroraVegaatFairyhousein January and again looked out of her depth when comfortably held in the Grade3RedMillsatGowranlastmonth.Racingbackagainstherownsexbut difficult to be positive about her chances

15Feb Gow 16f Hdl soft 5 Kitzbuhel (FR) 25l 25Jan Fai 18f Hdl soft 8/8 Aurora Vega (IRE) 43l Dec24 Lim 16f Hdl yd-sf 6 Laaﬁ (FR) 28l

TFR##### BHAFORM 2-11

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-margin winner in bumper prior to developing into a useful stayer on the level last year Looked potentially smart as she made an impressivewinninghurdlesdebutinFairyhousemares’maiden(18.4f)inJanuary. Very interesting pitched up in grade with signiﬁcant progress anticipated. 11Jan Fai 18f Hdl yd-sf 1 Qualimita (FR) 12l Sep24 Cur 16f Hcp good 3/30 The Euphrates 11/4l Aug24 Nkt 14f Hcp good 1/7 Cabrera (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA118 FORM 311101

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive mare landed a hat-trick in a Newbury handicap (16.3f) in December and after facing a stiff task from 6lb out of the weights in a better-quality race at Windsor, quickly regained the winning thread in a lesser event at Taunton.Most likely out of her depth in this company 4Feb Tnt 16f Hdl soft 1/11 Barrabool

17Jan Wdr 16f HcpH soft 9/14 Secret Squirrel

Dec24 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/10 Break My Soul (IRE) nk

TFR###!! BHAFORM 2-

TIMEFORM VIEW Authorized mare who showed plenty of ability when second in newcomers’ Listed hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f) only start in 2023. Absent since but that was a sound start and feasible to think she can improve on that now starting out for Willie Mullins

Sep23 Aut 18f Hdl - 2 Ginagold (FR) 1l

TFR####! BHA137 FORM 22

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful Flat winner who ﬁnished an encouraging second on hurdles debut in a Leopardstown juvenile in December and much-improved under change of tactics when staying-on second in Grade 1 Spring Juvenile back at that venue 6 weeks ago Much respected in receipt of weight all round. 1Feb Leo 16f Hdl soft 2/8 Hello Neighbour (IRE) 3/4l Dec24 Leo 16f Hdl yield 2 Wendrock (FR) 2l Nov24 Cur 12f Stk yield 2/17 Hamish 5l

2024: GOLDEN ACE 6 11 2 Lorcan Williams 10-1 (Jeremy Scott) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sixandahalf (IRE), 11-2 Karoline Banbou (FR), 6-1 Maughreen (IRE), 13-2 Galileo Dame (IRE), 11-1 Jubilee Alpha (IRE), 18-1 Aurora Vega (IRE), 22-1 Diva Luna (IRE), Just A Rose (FR), 25-1 Air of Entitlement (IRE), 28-1 Venusienne (FR), 40-1 Hollygrove Cha Cha (IRE), Kimi de Mai (FR), 50-1 Bluey (IRE), Jane Eire (IRE), Magic McColgan (IRE), Metkayina (IRE), 66-1 Karamoja (FR), 150-1 Tour Ovalie (FR), 200-1 Brendas Asking (IRE), Mystical Goddess (IRE), Queenie St Clair (IRE), 300-1 Disco Dancer (IRE), Kitty Foyle (IRE), Lagertha (FR)

The biggest ﬁeld ever assembled in this contest and it’s every bit as competitive as you would expect. SIXANDAHALF developed into a useful stayer on the Flat last season and continued that progression over hurdles when routing some decent horses at Fairyhouse in January. Smart French bumper winner Karoline Banbou could hardly have been more impressive when shedding her maiden tag last month and remains completely unexposed, while Jubilee Alpha is a serious contender for the home team.

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RACE TWO

THE JACK RICHARDS

THE

RACE DESCRIPTION

Arguably the biggest change to this year’s Festival is the return of the Novice Handicap Chase, which replaces the Grade One Golden Miller Novices’ Chase. It was originally ﬁrst staged in 2005 but as it’s quality rose, so did the upper ceiling, which in 2018 increased from 140 to 145. In 2019, subsequent Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard won the race. The race itself works like any handicap of this nature, see how Springwell Bay, rated 154, carries 11st 12lb, compared to FireFox, rated 150, carrying 11st 8lb.

P2P/and or a bumper

IMPERIAL AURA

The return of the Handicap Novices’ Chase means we have to go back ﬁve years ago, to revisit Imperial Aura’s win for Kim Bailey and David Bass The quality very much came to the fore as joint favourites Imperial Aura and Galvin battled things out up the Cheltenham hill Kim Baileys runner had been given the dream ride up in the vanguard, ultimately getting ﬁrst run on Galvin, which no doubt played a vital role in defeating his rival by three lengths.

Run over two miles, three furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £125,000 £64,300 to the winner

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER

Joseph O’Brien

In 2019, Joseph saddled the second home, today he sends Nurburgring & San Salvador

JOCKEY

Brendan Powell 1 winner

Today Brendan rides Lord Of Thunder

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £49100, 2nd £24550, 3rd £12275, 4th £6138, 5th £3063, 6th £1538, 7th £763, 8th £388. (Penalty Value £64300) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (44 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs ASIAN MASTER, O’MOORE PARK & SHANBALLY KID

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs ASIAN MASTER, O’MOORE PARK & SHANBALLY KID

1 SPRINGWELL BAY (GB) (71)

B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE) 8 11-12

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

T Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Mrs Gay Smith

B J. R. Weston

S Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095

2 FIREFOX (IRE) (40)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE) 7 11-8

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Bective Stud

B Grange Stud

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

3 CALDWELL POTTER (FR) (55)

Gr g Martaline - Matnie (FR) 7 11-4

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

S Morson Group

4 DEE CAPO (FR) (46)

B g Maxios - Walkure (IRE) 6 11-4

J Danny Gilligan

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr David L’Estrange

B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle

S Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott

5 ANSWER TO KAYF (GB) (46)

B g Kayf Tara - Annie’s Answer (IRE) 9 11-3

J John Shinnick (3)

T Terence O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr Denis A. O’Connor

B R. G. & V. J. Makin

6 ASIAN MASTER (IRE) (61)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Wakare (IRE) 8 11-2

J Mr Thomas Costello (7)

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs M. Costello

B Ms Helga Moore

7 INSURRECTION (IRE) (39)

B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE) 8 11-0

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect

B Tommy Newton

S Olive Print & Graphics

2m 4f 127y + 56y due to rail movement

TFR####! BHA154 FORM 2U-1321 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful hurdler who made a winning return/chase debut at Chepstow in October Not ideally suited by muddling pace in small-ﬁeld novice eventsnext2startsbutthenshowedwhathecandowithanemphaticC&Dsuccess in a Grade 3 handicap on New Year’s Day.One to consider despite a 9lb hike.

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/8 Marble Sands (FR) 9l Dec24 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 2/5 Jango Baie (FR)

TFR##### BHA150

FORM 2-21323

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart novice hurdler last term,placing in Grade 1s at the 3 big spring festivals Jumped well when making a winning return/chase debut in Novemberandhasn’tdonemuchwrongagainstclassynovicessince.Goodchancehe has an even bigger performance in him now venturing into handicap company

1Feb Leo 17f Ch yield 3/6 Majborough (FR) 12l

5Jan Naa 16f Ch soft 2/5 Ile Atlantique (FR) 5l Dec24 Fai 20f Ch yield 3/5 Croke Park (IRE) s.h

TFR##!!! BHA146

FORM 211-132 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a smart level over hurdles (Grade 1 winner) for GordonElliottandperfectstartinthisspherefornewconnections(€740,000buy)in 2m Carlisle novice chase in December However, beaten favourite here and at Windsor since,not ﬁnding a great deal at the business end on either occasion.

17Jan Wdr 16f Ch soft 2/4 Gidleigh Park 4l

Dec24 Chl 20f Ch gd-sf 3/5 Jango Baie (FR) 13l

Dec24 Car 15f Ch soft 1/7 Hombre de Guerra (IRE) 5l

TFR###!! BHA146

FORM P-04F14 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual hurdles winner who opened his chase account at the third attempt in a handicap at Leopardstown during the Christmas period. Stamina seemingly stretched upped to 25f on heavy ground at Naas next time and this scenario will be more suitable,albeit he will need to raise his game.

26Jan Naa 24f Ch heavy 4 Dancing City (FR) 30l

Dec24 Leo 21f Ch gd-yd 1 Chapeau de Soleil (IRE) nk

Dec24 Nav 20f Ch soft F Ile Atlantique (FR) -

TFR###!! BHA145

FORM 14-2451

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler but bettered anything he achieved in that spherewhenmakingitthirdtimeluckyoverfenceswithapower-packedfront-running display in 2 1/2m Naas handicap (heavy) in January.Now ﬁnds himself in a tougher race off 15lb higher but this Irish raider shouldn’t be underestimated.

26Jan Naa 20f HcpC soft 1 Canal End (IRE) 12l

Dec24 Naa 20f Ch yield 5 Lecky Watson (IRE) 14l

Nov24 Fai 21f Ch yield 4 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 19l

TFR####! BHA144

FORM 114-533

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer who was 2-4 over hurdles last season and plenty of promise strong maiden chases at Fairyhouse this winter,third to smart stablemateMajboroughonﬁrstoccasion.Promisestobesuitedbythisstiffertest now pitched into a handicap for the ﬁrst time and he’s strongly considered.

11Jan Fai 17f Ch soft 3 Mistergif (FR) 71/4l

Dec24 Fai 16f Ch gd-yd 3 Majborough (FR) 7l

Apr24 Pun 16f Hdl yield 5/9 Mystical Power (IRE) 16l

TFR###!! BHA142

FORM 31-2331

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over hurdles who was a good second of 5 in ListednoviceatChepstowonchasingdebutinOctober Nojoynext2startsbutthen improved when coming home 16 lengths clear of his nearest pursuer in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (2 1/2m,good to soft).8lb rise could ﬁnd him out here. 2Feb Mus 20f HcpC

8 NURBURGRING (IRE) (76)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE) 5 10-13

J J. J. Slevin E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Bronsan Racing

B A. O’Brien,M. Al Monsour& K. Al’ Attiyah

S Mr O’Brien, Lost Irish Whiskey

9 O’MOORE PARK (IRE) (26)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glor Na Gaoithe (IRE) 8 10-12

J Sean O’Keeﬀe

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Patrick J. O’Mahony

10 ANYWAY (GER) (75)

B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Adira (GER) 7 10-11

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe E Cheek Pieces

T David Kenneth Budds, Ireland

O K. Haughey/Kieran T. Byrne

B Gestut Etzean

11 SAN

SALVADOR (IRE) (43)

Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Angel Chorus (IRE) 9 10-11

J Richard Deegan

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

S Mr O’Brien

12 THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (67)

Br g Vadamos (FR) - Leo’s Spirit (IRE) 6 10-10

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mr J. Fyffe

B Christopher Maye

S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

13 WHAT’S UP DARLING (IRE) (26)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling 8 10-10

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B William Mangan

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

14 PIC ROC (IRE) (33)

Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) 7 10-9

J Ben Jones

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs Emma Kendall

B Mr Cian O’Doherty

S Fitzdares

15 DENSWORTH (IRE) (85)

B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way 8 10-8

J Callum Pritchard (5) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O OAP Syndicate

B Mr D. J. Aiken

S Horse & Groom East Ashling

16 MOON D’ORANGE (FR) (47)

Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Fleur d’Orange 7 10-7

J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Ian Stuart Griffiths and Gary Evans

B EARL Elevage Marion & Mr Didier Marion

TFR####! BHA143 FORM 4-31330

TIMEFORM VIEW Quicklymadeupintoasmarthurdler,thehighlightbeinghis GalwayHurdlesuccessinAugust.Promiseonﬁrst2startsinthissphereand,though never a threat at Leopardstown (17f) last time,much better is expected now upped in trip for this handicap chase debut.Also has cheekpieces reﬁtted.

Dec24 Leo 17f Ch gd-yd 9 Jeannot Lapin (FR) 17l

Nov24 Pun 16f Ch soft 3/8 Touch Me Not (IRE)

Nov24 Nav 17f Ch yield 3 Down Memory Lane (IRE) 8

TFR###!! BHA140 FORM 12-0FF4

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who, despite falling on his ﬁrst 2 starts over fences, is essentially a good jumper, as he demonstrated when fourth of 11 in a Gowranmaidenchase(21/2m,heavy)lastmonth.Willneedtoimproveonthatif he’s to play a major role here but better can be expected now handicapping.

15Feb Gow 20f Ch soft 4 Harry des Ongrais (FR) 53/4l

1Jan Fai 21f Ch yd-sf F Champ Kiely (IRE)Nov24 Fai 21f Ch yield F Impaire Et Passe (FR) -

TFR##!!! BHA139 FORM F12055

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis12startsoverhurdlesandbrightstartinthis spherewhen 1/2-length second to The Other Mozzie at Galway in October However, it’s fair to say that he has failed to build on that since, most recently beaten around 10 lengths in the Leopardstown maiden won by Dee Capo.

Dec24 Leo 21f Ch gd-yd 5 Dee Capo (FR) 93/4l

Nov24 Pun 16f Ch soft 5/8 Touch Me Not (IRE) 20l Oct24 Wex 16f Ch soft 8 Inthepocket 42l

TFR##!!! BHA139

FORM 41144F

TIMEFORM VIEW Got it together over fences with back-to-back wins at Listowel and Roscommon within the space of 8 days last September Looked held when falling 2 out on latest chase start at Leopardstown on BoxingDayand,thoughsuccessfulontheFlatsince,helooksvulnerablehere.

29Jan Dun 10f Stk stand 1 Ice Opera (IRE) 41/2l

Dec24 Leo 17f HcpC gd-yd F An Peann Dearg (IRE) -

Nov24 Chl 15f Ch good 4/8 L’Eau du Sud (FR) 13l

TFR###!! BHA138

FORM 001U61

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance/chase debut at Galway in October Beaten a fair way here the following month but back on track in ﬁrst-time cheekpieceswhenlandinga2mNaashandicapingoodstylelasttime.Muchmoreon his plate off an 11lb higher mark in this ultra-competitive contest,though.

5Jan Naa 16f HcpC soft 1 Silver King (IRE) 11l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 6/7 Peaky Boy (IRE) 25l Oct24 Gal 18f Ch yd-sf U Sportinthepark (IRE) -

TFR####! BHA138

FORM 4-24235

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 3 hurdles winner last term and far from disgraced when sixth of 21 in the Martin Pipe at this meeting 12 months ago Below par last time at Gowran but has otherwise made a positive start to life over fences and improvement could be on the way now pitched into a handicap in this sphere.

15Feb Gow 20f Ch soft 5 Harry des Ongrais (FR) 21l

6Feb Thu 16f Ch good 3 Special Cadeau 4l Dec24 Leo 17f Ch gd-yd 2 Jeannot Lapin (FR) 21/2l

TFR####! BHA137

FORM 122-F22

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who failed to complete on chase debutinNovemberbutnoproblemsinthejumpingdepartmentsince,ﬁnishing second in novice handicaps at Exeter (19f, heavy) and Newbury (23f, soft). Remains open to improvement as a chaser and could have a part to play.

8Feb Nby 23f HcpC soft 2/6 Lord of Thunder (IRE) 11/2l

13Jan Exe 19f HcpC soft 2/6 Issam (FR) hd Nov24 Car 19f HcpC good F/3 Asta La Pasta (IRE) -

TFR##!!! BHA136

FORM P/1P-51P

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner who left his reappearance/chase debut well behind when landing a 5-runner Wetherby handicap (19.5f, good) in November However,he was subsequently pulled up at Newbury,adding to an in-and-out record Has subsequently had wind surgery.Cheekpieces also go on.

Dec24 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Saint Segal (FR)Nov24 Wet 19f HcpC good 1/5 Pay The Piper (IRE) 71/2l

Oct24 Ain 15f HcpC good 5/7 Imperial Saint (FR) 18l

TFR##!!! BHA135 FORM 0-33421 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice hurdle winner during short stint with Fergal O’Brien andhastakenwelltofencesfornewyard,makingtheframe4timesonthebounce priortoopeningchaseaccountinaC&DhandicapinJanuary,doingwelltosurvive a last-fence mistake.More will be needed having gone up 6lb for that.

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/11 Grandeur d’Ame (FR) s.h

Dec24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 2/8 Inthewaterside (FR) 31/2l Dec24 Chl 25f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Haiti Couleurs (FR) 17l

17 LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (33)

Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) 7 10-6

J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O P & L Account

B Parkville Stud

S Coral Racing Limited

18 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (28)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE) 10 10-6

J Tom Bellamy E Cheek Pieces

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Mrs Liz Prowting

B Sean Reilly

S Prowting Group Ltd

19 RYAN’S ROCKET (IRE) (47)

Ch g Jet Away - Smiths Lady (IRE) 7 10-6

J Jack Hogan (3)

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ryan’s

B L. Doyle

S Olive Print & Graphics

20 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (40)

B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE) 8 10-6

J Brian Hayes

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B John Hayes

E Cheek Pieces

TFR####! BHA134 FORM 11-F421 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive over hurdles last term and on the up in this sphere,too,building on promise of ﬁrst 3 efforts in this sphere when proving 1 1/2 lengths too good for Pic Roc at Newbury (23f, soft) last month. 5lb rise fair enough and he should have more to offer 8Feb Nby 23f HcpC soft 1/6 Pic Roc (IRE) 1

11Jan Fls 19f Ch soft 2/6 Handstands (IRE) 9l Dec24 Exe 19f HcpC soft 4/7 Lowry’s Bar (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA132 FORM 30-1641 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at ﬁfth attempt over fences in a Kempton handicaponreturninNovember BelowparoverthesameC&DonBoxingDaybut back on the right track equipped with cheekpieces the last twice,latterly scoring in good style at Sandown (2 1/2m,good to soft).More on his plate here up 7lb 13Feb San 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Classic Anthem (IRE)

17Jan Wdr 22f HcpC soft 4/14 Hasthing (FR)

Dec24 Kmp 20f HcpC good 6/8 Leader In The Park (IRE) 16l

TFR##!!! BHA130 (-1) FORM 1-14126

TIMEFORM VIEW £110,000 Irish point winner who made bright start over hurdles last season,winning twice during the spring,and left disappointing reappearance effort behind when scoring on chase debut at Chepstow in November However, he didn’t appear to get homeintheC&DhandicapwonbyJagwarlasttime.

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/7 Jagwar (FR) 15l Dec24 Asc 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/4 Here Comes Georgie 1/2l Nov24 Chp 16f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 Lucky Lugger 3l

TFR##!!! BHA129 FORM 03-0000

TIMEFORM VIEW Capable of useful form over hurdles,as he demonstrated when third in the 21-runner Coral Cup at the 2024 Festival.Hasn’t come close tomatchingthatlevelofformin4startssinceswitchedtofences,though,and it’s probably best to look elsewhere.

1Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 10/14 An Peann Dearg (IRE) 29l 11Jan Fai 17f Ch soft 9 Mistergif (FR) 52l Dec24 Leo 17f Ch gd-yd 11 Jeannot Lapin (FR) 21l

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 15. Stewards Note:

DENSWORTH: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Asian Master (IRE), 9-1 Nurburgring (IRE), 10-1 Firefox (IRE), Answer To Kayf (GB), 12-1 Pic Roc (IRE), Lord of Thunder (IRE), 16-1 Springwell Bay (GB), 20-1 Caldwell Potter (FR), Moon D’Orange (FR), 22-1 What’s Up Darling (IRE), 25-1 Es Perfecto (IRE), 28-1 O’Moore Park (IRE), San Salvador (IRE), 33-1 Dee Capo (FR), Insurrection (IRE), The Other Mozzie (IRE), Ryan’s Rocket (IRE), 50-1 Densworth (IRE), Shanbally Kid (IRE), 66-1 Anyway (GER)

FIREFOX has lots of good efforts to his name at Graded level over hurdles and fences and can make his class tell now moving into his ﬁrst handicap Asian Master and Nurburgring are other Irish-trained runners who brings obvious potential to their handicap chase debuts, while Springwell Bay is one who carries solid handicap form having won a hot race here on New Year’s Day.

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RACE THREE

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This Pertemps Network Final is a Premier Handicap Hurdle run over three miles and is restricted to horses that finished in the first four in one of the many Pertemps Qualifiers run throughout the season. Horses who have won a qualifier are also automatically given a place in the field, as part of a new change this year. Each horse’s weight is determined by their official BHA rating, meaning the higher the rating, the bigger the weight the horse has to carry - see how Thomas Mor, rated 143, carries 4lb more than the 139-rated Karl des Tourelles.

Monimral sprung a surprise in the mud last year when winning at odds of 25/1 for Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden He was sat right at the back of the field for most of the race but the frantic pace meant he was pulled into contention as they turned for home. There still looked to be five or six travelling better but Monmiral stuck his head down and in the first-time blinkers, he galloped all the way to the line to deny a gallant effort from Kyntara, who was forced to settle for second

Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped Total prize fund of £110,000 £61,897 to the winner

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott 3 winners Today Gordon saddles Lucky Lyreen & Patter Merchant

JOCKEY

Harry Cobden 1 winner Today Harry rides Henri The Second

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

THE

PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP

RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £110000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £47344, 2nd £19514, 3rd £9757, 4th £4884, 5th £2442, 6th £1221, 7th £605, 8th £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Henderson (36 wins from 228 runners, 16%) runs DODDIETHEGREAT, JERIKO DU REPONET & SHANAGH BOB

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs IDEM

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

The stable runs LUCKY LYREEN and PATTER MERCHANT today.

1 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (47)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE) 8 12-0

J Sean Houlihan

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick

S Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd

2 KARL DES TOURELLES (FR) (76)

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Shiva d’Hautefois (FR) 5 11-10

J Brian Hayes

T Philip Fenton, Ireland

O Mr Damian Tiernan

B Mr Pierre Dorchies

3 BUGISE SEAGULL (IRE) (39)

B g Mount Nelson - Golan Lady (IRE) 7 11-10

J David Bass

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O Mr Grant Leon

B Mrs Marie Fenlon

S Merriebelle Stable LLC

4 WIN SOME LOSE SOME (IRE) (75)

B g Champs Elysees - All For Luck (IRE) 6 11-9

J Mark Walsh

T Padraig Roche, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mrs Noeleen Roche

5 HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (106)

Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE) 9 11-8

J Tom Cannon

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Hemmings Racing

B Miss Patricia Duffin

S Trust Inns Limited

6 SUPREME GIFT (IRE) (40)

B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE) 8 11-7

J Stan Sheppard E Blinkers

T Henry Daly, Ludlow

O Late Sir T Pilkington & Sir R Pilkington

B Imelda Harney

S Humphrey Butler Ltd

7 D ART D ART (FR) (88)

Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fleur du Brizais (FR) 6 11-7

J Tiernan Power Roche (5)

T Thomas Cooper, Ireland

O Mr Ciaran John Mooney

B Mr Joel Denis & Mr Sebastien Pinthon

2m 7f 213y

###!! BHA143 FORM 1P15/-14 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed no ill effects from 22 months off as he proved better thanevertomakeawinningstartforanewstable(hadleftDavidPipe)atWincanton (24.7f, soft) in December, staying on well. Disappointing on his ﬁrst try at chasing at Doncaster since but that shouldn’t be held against him here.

25Jan Don 23f HcpC good 4/5 Weveallbeencaught (IRE) 27l

TFR###!! BHA139

FORM 22-0023 BF

TIMEFORMVIEWIsyettoaddtohisdebutsuccessbutgotwellandtrulybackon the up contesting his ﬁrst handicap over an even longer trip when second of 15 at Punchestown (24.1f) in November Showed similar form when third in 5-runner minor event at Limerick (20f) since and remains unexposed at 3m.

Dec24 Lim 20f Hdl yd-sf 3 Meet And Greet (IRE)

Nov24 Pun 24f HcpH soft 2 Franciscan Rock (IRE)

Sep24 Lis 14f Stk soft 9 Seddon (IRE) 28l

TFR###!! BHA139

FORM 33-2P32

TIMEFORM VIEW Irishpointrecruitwhowonﬁrst2startsoverhurdleslastterm andendedcampaignwithgoodthirdinAintreeGrade1novice.Chasingdidn’tgoto planbutbackontrackoverhurdleswhenthirdof6atDoncaster(24.4f)inDecember and again ran well when runner-up at Musselburgh since.

2Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Pyffo (IRE)

Dec24 Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/6 Super Survivor (IRE)

Nov24 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf P/6 The Jukebox Man (IRE)

TFR####! BHA138

FORM 310141

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive sort who notched a fourth win of the season in 20-runner handicap at Leopardstown (23.4f, good, 7/2) in December,suited by step up to 3m.Has to be shortlisted.

Dec24 Leo 23f HcpH yield 1 Whatsavailable (IRE) 3

Nov24 Naa 20f HcpH gd-yd 4/11 The Busy Fool (IRE) 3l Oct24 Clo 19f HcpH gd-yd 1 Old Bill Barley (IRE) 3

TFR###!! BHA137

FORM 552-312 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong traveller who resumed his progress when landing 8-runnerhandicaphurdleatAintree(24.7f,good)inNovemberbeforesuccumbing to the late rally of Supreme Gift from a 6lb higher mark at Market Rasen.Has been kept fresh for this since which is no bad thing given his overall record

Nov24 Mkt 23f HcpH soft 2/7 Supreme Gift (IRE)

Nov24 Ain 24f HcpH good 1/8 Guard The Moon

May24 Hay 24f HcpH good 3/16 Zain Nights

TFR###!! BHA136

FORM 13-0150 D

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedthebeneﬁtofhisreappearanceasherecordeda ﬁfth career success over hurdles in game fashion at Market Rasen (23f) in November Below form both starts since, however First-time blinkers replace usual visor 1Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 12/25 Perceval Legallois (FR) 22l

Dec24 Kmp 21f HcpH

TFR####! BHA136

FORM 40-0132 BF

(IRE)

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed his progress in no uncertain terms when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) in October Good third at Navan the following month and improved again when second in 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (25f) in December Most likeable and seems sure to run another big race

8 FEET OF A DANCER (FR) (75)

B m Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) 6 11-7

J Sean O’Keeﬀe

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Mr Philip Byrne

B Mr Frank McNulty

S Softco Ltd

9 LUCKY LYREEN (IRE) (18)

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) 7 11-6

J Sam Ewing

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Lyreen Syndicate

B William Flood

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

10 JERIKO DU REPONET (FR) (32)

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Ukaline du Reponet (FR) 6 11-6

J Nico de Boinville E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Daniel Jannet

11 PATTER MERCHANT (IRE) (18)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE) 6 11-5

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Brittas House Stud and Grenane House

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

12 HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (40)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR) 8 11-5

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7

B Mme Daniela Airaldi

S Morson Group

13 WILL THE WISE (IRE) (18)

Ch g Well Chosen - Now Were Broke (IRE) 6 11-5

J Keith Donoghue

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Have No Clue Syndicate

B Mr D. Breen

14 ONE BIG BANG (IRE) (26)

Gr g Masked Marvel - Boston du Berlais (FR) 7 11-4

J Jamie Brace (5)

T James Owen, Newmarket

O Big Bang Racing

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

S The Rare Breed Meat Company

15 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (49)

B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE) 9 11-2

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood

B M. Sheehy

S BetVictor

16 J’AI FROID (IRE) (19)

TFR##### BHA136 FORM 13-1333

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who shaped well back in a handicap on her ﬁrst go at 3m when 4 1/2 lengths third of 20 to Win Some Lose Some in Leopardstown Handicap (23.4f, good) over the Christmas period. Yard took this with Mrs Milner in 2021 and she’s an interesting contender Dec24 Leo 23f HcpH yield 3 Win Some Lose Some (IRE) 4

Nov24 Pun 18f Hdl soft 3/7 Lot of Joy (IRE)

Oct24 Lim 22f Hdl good 3/7 Jetara (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA135 FORM 1-P0063 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed he’s back to his best when 6 3/4 lengths third of 19 to Will The Wise in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.1f,heavy) 18 days ago Should give another good account.

23Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 3 Will The Wise (IRE)

1Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 6/25 Perceval Legallois (FR) 8

Dec24 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 8/20 Al Gasparo (FR) 12l

TFR####! BHA135

FORM 11P-P53 D BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Pointscorerwhoalsowonfirst3startsoverhurdles,including aGrade2.RannosortofraceonSandownchasebowbutbettersignssincereturned to hurdling,including when third to Catch Him Derry on his first try at around this trip at Exeter last time.Interesting in first-time cheekpieces

9Feb Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 3/12 Catch Him Derry (IRE)

Nov24 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/13 Navajo Indy

Nov24 San 15f HcpC good P/4 Brookie (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA134

FORM 135454 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Galway maiden winner who has shaped well since switched to handicap company, rallying after ﬂattening 2 out when 7 1/4 lengths fourth of 19 to Will The Wise at Naas (23.1f, heavy) on most recent outing.Interesting contender

23Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 4 Will The Wise (IRE) 7

1Feb Leo 24f HcpH soft 5/25 Perceval Legallois (FR) 5

Dec24 Leo 19f HcpH gd-yd 4 Ol Man Dingle (IRE) 15l

TFR###!! BHA134

FORM 2P/4-412 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner as a novice and built on good comeback run after 12 months off with dominant victory at Sandown (23.4f) in December, ﬁnding plenty in testing conditions Thwarted only by a less exposed 8-y-o in a valuable event back there 8 weeks later and still unexposed as a stayer

1Feb San 23f HcpH heavy 2/13 Red Dirt Road (IRE) 8l

Dec24 San 23f HcpH heavy 1/9 Up For Parol (IRE) 18l Nov24 San 19f HcpH gd-sf 4/9 Act of Authority (FR) 11l

TFR###!! BHA134

FORM 126311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Is progressing well and supplemented his sign-off win in maidens with a performance laced with stamina when forging clear late on in 19-runner handicap at Naas (23.1f) 18 days ago Has an 11lb higher mark and a quick turnaround to contend with but remains unexposed.

23Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 1 Maxi Mac Gold (FR) 2

13Jan Pun 22f Hdl soft

Lim

TFR###!! BHA133

FORM 1-22461 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won ﬁrst 2 starts for James Owen and improved when secondinvaluableBetfairStayersHandicapatHaydock(3m,heavy)inNovember PooreffortinﬁrsttimecheekpiecesatFfosLasbutresumedprogresswhenlanding 13-runner event at aforementioned track last month.Hit with 7lb rise.

15Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/13 Doddiethegreat (IRE) 21/4l 11Jan Fls 23f HcpH soft 6/9 Up For Parol (IRE) 21l 1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 4/9 Strackan 4l

TFR###!! BHA131

FORM P02-311 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on his reappearance to win his ﬁrst race for 2 years in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) in December, overcoming pace bias Well backed when following up in 10-runner event at Huntingdon (25f) and is clearly as good as ever

23Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 1/10 Shanagh Bob (IRE) 23/4l Dec24 Don 24f

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE) 12 11-2

J Harry Reed E Visor

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O Miss Laura Morgan

B Patricia and Marie Keating

S Postpack Ltd TFR###!! BHA131 FORM 12140-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who gained his seventh handicap win for currentconnectionsintypicallygutsyfashionafter10monthsoffin13-runner eventatChepstow(23.6f)19daysago,keepingonwell.Hasmoreonhisplate from a 5lb higher mark here,however

17 MAXI MAC GOLD (FR) (18)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Anasaron (FR) 6 11-2

J Sean Flanagan E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey

B Mr Henri Devin & Mrs Antonia Devin

S Softco Ltd

18 SHANAGH BOB (IRE) (33)

B g Mahler - Exit Bob (IRE) 7 11-2

J Paul O’Brien E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs J Donnelly

B Aaron Doocey

S Unibet

19 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (26)

B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne 9 11-2

J Brian Hughes E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

S Unibet

20 CATCH HIM DERRY (IRE)

(32)

B g Milan - Pretty Present (IRE) 7 11-0

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Jolly Boys Outing

B Knocktartan House Stud

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

21 GUARD THE MOON (GB)

(19)

B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter 7 10-13

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

B James & Jean Potter

S Potter Group, Potters House

22 ZAIN NIGHTS (GB) (49)

B g Decorated Knight - Missy O’ Gwaun (IRE) 6 10-13

J Charlie Deutsch E Cheek Pieces

T Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

O J and J McAndrew

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

S Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

23 IDEM (FR) (39)

B g Rail Link - Reﬂexion (FR) 7 10-13

J Patrick Wadge

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

24 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE) (29)

B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE) 7 10-9

J Jack Tudor E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T David Pipe, Wellington

O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy

B George Doyle

S W & S Recycling

DECLARED RUNNERS 26

TFR###!! BHA131 FORM 430402

TIMEFORM VIEW Cork maiden winner who hit the frame for the second timein3handicapsstartswhen21/2lengthssecondof19toWillTheWisein handicap hurdle (25/1) at Naas (23.1f, heavy) 18 days ago 7lb higher mark makes life tougher but could go well again.

23Feb Naa 23f HcpH heavy 2 Will The Wise (IRE) 2

Dec24 Leo 23f HcpH yield 8 Win Some Lose Some (IRE) 14l

Nov24 Nav 22f HcpH yield 4 Sequoiaspirit (IRE) 4

TFR###!! BHA131 FORM 14-5525 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 Cheltenham novice hurdle winner last term and, followingacoupleofdisappointingrunsoverfences,gotbackontrackreturnedtothis sphere when runner-up to Super Survivor in 25f Huntingdon handicap in January. Unsuited by drop in trip at Warwick (21f) since and remains of interest.

8Feb War 21f HcpH soft 5/6 Irish Hill (GER) 10l

23Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 2/10 Super Survivor (IRE) 23/4l

Dec24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 Inthewaterside (FR) 28l

TFR###!! BHA131 FORM 00-5PP2

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form from out of the blue in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when 2 1/4 lengths second of 13 to One Big Bang in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f,good to soft) 26 days ago However,has a history of tame ﬁnishes and the headgear isn’t certain to work so well this time.

15Feb Hay 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 One Big Bang (IRE) 21/4l

18Jan Asc 19f HcpH good P/11 Altobelli (IRE)Dec24 Kmp 21f HcpH good P/9 East India Express (IRE) -

TFR###!! BHA129

FORM 21-1P61 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of his ﬁrst 4 handicaps, including hard held on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in October Disappointing when pulled up in the valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock in November but very much back on the up when winning 12-runner handicap at Exeter (23.1f) last month.Respected.

9Feb Exe 23f HcpH gd-sf 1/12 Hititi (FR)

1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 6/9 Strackan

Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA128

FORM 2-11220 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Hexham maiden in May and improved whenfollowinguponWarwickhandicapdebut(21f)5monthslater Goodrunner-up efforts at Aintree and Newbury followed and was possibly unsuited by a change of tactics when below form at Chepstow last time.Needs more,nonetheless

22Feb Chp 23f HcpH soft 8/13 J’Ai Froid (IRE) 20l Nov24 Nby 20f HcpH gd-sf 2/10 Impose Toi (FR) 11/4l Nov24 Ain 24f HcpH good 2/8 Harbour Lake (IRE) 2

TFR###!! BHA128

FORM 1-13P04 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer on Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton and much improved over hurdles last spring, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-ﬁeld contestatHaydockinMay.ReturnedwithagoodthirdhereinOctoberandbackon track when fourth to Super Survivor at Huntingdon latest.

23Jan Hun 25f HcpH soft 4/10 Super Survivor (IRE) 41/2l

Dec24 Chl 23f HcpH gd-sf 8/9 Long Draw (IRE) 24l Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE) -

TFR###!! BHA128

FORM 120R14

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the most of a drop in class in 11-runner handicap hurdleatKelso(22.7f,goodtosoft)inDecember,travellingwellandneedingonlyto bepushedout.RanatleastaswellindefeatfromacareerhighmarkatMusselburgh since,despite a ropey round of jumping,but this demands more.

2Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 4/11 Pyffo (IRE) 4

Dec24 Kel 22f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 I Am Max (IRE)

Nov24 Mkt 23f HcpH soft R/7 Supreme Gift (IRE) -

TFR###!! BHA124

FORM 001636 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to best with cheekpieces reﬁtted when gamely landing 4-runner handicap at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) in November Solid efforts next 2 outings but found good run coming to a halt at Wetherby on most recent outing.Bounce back required.

12Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 6/11 West To The Bridge (IRE) 29l Dec24 Wet 21f HcpH gd-sf 3/7 Grozni (FR)

Nov24 Chl 21f HcpH good 6/16 Double Powerful (IRE)

2024: MONMIRAL (FR) 7 10 12 Harry Cobden 25-1 (Paul Nicholls) 22 ran

Stewards Note: AMERICAN SNIPER: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Jeriko du Reponet (FR), 9-1 Win Some Lose Some (IRE), 12-1 Will The Wise (IRE), 14-1 Feet of A Dancer (FR), 16-1 D Art D Art (FR), Patter Merchant (IRE), 18-1 Catch Him Derry (IRE), 20-1 Shanagh Bob (IRE), 22-1 Karl des Tourelles (FR), Lucky Lyreen (IRE), Henri The Second (FR), Super Survivor (IRE), 25-1 One Big Bang (IRE), 28-1 Bugise Seagull (IRE), Harbour Lake (IRE), Maxi Mac Gold (FR), Doddiethegreat (IRE), Guard The Moon (GB), 33-1 Zain Nights (GB), 50-1 Thomas Mor (IRE), J’Ai Froid (IRE), Idem (FR), 66-1 Supreme Gift (IRE), American Sniper (IRE)

FEET OF A DANCER shaped well on her first try at this trip when third at Leopardstown in December and has a very similar profile to that of Mrs Milner who went on to win this race for the yard in 2021, having also made the frame in the same qualifier, so she’s an appealing candidate, not least given her good record when fresh. Win Some Lose Some is proving most progressive and has to be shortlisted, with Jerijo du Reponet and D Art D Art others to note.

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LEADING CONNECTIONS

Leading Jockey

The Jockey with the most wins over the four days will receive the Leading Rider Perpetual Trophy on Friday

Leading Owner

The Owner with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy on Friday.

Leading Trainer

The Trainer with the most wins over the four days will be presented with a perpetual trophy on Friday.

THE JOCKEY CLUB RACECOURSES

SOUTH WEST REGION FREQUENT RUNNER SCHEME

The Jockey Club South West Frequent Runner Scheme is aimed at rewarding trainers who run horses regularly at Jockey Club Racecourses in the South West Region - Cheltenham, Exeter, Warwick, and Wincanton.

There are two categories of a frequent runner. Trainers with 40 or more horses and Trainers with 40 or fewer horses in training.

The Championship for the 2023/2024 season will start at Warwick on 25 September and will conclude at Warwick on the 30 May 2024.

All qualifying races are allocated a star rating (* to *****) with trainers awarded full points (star rating) for their first runner and half points for additional runners in the same race. These are based on the average numbers of runners a race has attracted over the previous two or three years as follows

1 star - 18 plus runners 2 stars - 15-17 3

- 12-14 4

– 8-11 5 stars – less than 8

The star ratings for each qualifying race are marked with the race conditions.

STANDINGS (as of 10 March 2025)

RACE FOUR

as The Festival

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Grade 1 Ryanair Steeple Chase is a race for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated in excess of 130 and is run over the intermediate trip of two miles, four and a half furlongs. It therefore suits horses that perhaps find the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase on the sharp side and those that find the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup trip a step too far at this stage in their careers. It is always a competitive race at The Festival.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

After finishing third and fifth in the previous two Gold Cups, Protektorat brought a high level of form to the contest and looked the ideal type for a soft-ground Ryanair He made use of his speed to sit up with the pace, which was an honest one set by Stage Star and Harry Cobden. Harry Skelton looked confident aboard the nine-year-old but didn’t have things all his own way as favourite Envoi Allen laid down a stern challenge. Protektorat however would not be denied and stayed on strongly to win.

GRADE 1

Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped Total prize fund of £375,000 £211,012 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER

Willie Mullins 5 winners Today Willie saddles Fact To File

JOCKEY

Rachael Blackmore 2 winners Today Rachael rides Envoi Allen

FESTIVAL HISTORY

The Ryanair Steeple Chase, or the Festival Trophy Steeple Chase to give it its registered name, was introduced in 2005 when a fourth day was added to The Festival. Some think that it is the reincarnation of the Cathcart Challenge Cup but that isn’t strictly true as that race was restricted to first and second-season chasers. Run over a distance of two miles, four and a half furlongs, the race was initially granted Grade 2 status and was sponsored by the Daily Telegraph.

Thisthatandtother had proven his liking for Cheltenham by finishing runner-up in that season’s BetVictor Gold Cup, December Gold Cup and re-scheduled Victor Chandler Chase. Memories of his fall when sent off favourite for the previous season’s Arkle were soon forgotten as the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding won out in a gripping battle with Fondmort in the hands of Ruby Walsh.

Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the first trainer and jockey to win the Ryanair twice when Taranis, the youngest winner of the race, beat the unfortunate Our Vic in a gripping dive for the line. A neck was the official verdict – the shortest winning distance in the race’s history. The David Pipe-trained Our Vic had been pulled-up in the inaugural race and finished 9th behind Fondmort before his narrow defeat in 2007 but twelve months later, the year the race achieved Grade 1 status, he gained compensation with a five length victory in the hands of Timmy Murphy.

In 2009 Imperial Commander gave us all a glimpse of what was to come when staying on gamely in the hands of Paddy Brennan to beat the 2006 Arkle and 2007 Champion Chase winner Voy Por Ustedes. Twelve months later, the Nigel TwistonDavies-trained Imperial Commander returned to Cheltenham to land the Gold Cup; beating Denman by seven lengths

Jonjo O’Neill’s Albertas Run returned one of the bigger priced winners of the Ryanair when dispelling his starting price of 14-1 to win under A. P. McCoy in 2010. He was sent off at 6-1 for the following season’s renewal but the result was the same. Under a typical McCoy drive Albertas Run became the first horse to win the race twice In fact, he went very close to a hat-trick of victories but at the age of eleven he was unable to handle the finishing kick of his younger rival Riverside Theatre. The Nicky Henderson-trained winner was a well supported 7-2 favourite and he became the first outright winning favourite of the race, thanks in part to jockey Barry Geraghty.

The 2013 renewal saw an emphatic winner of the Ryanair when Cue Card routed his rivals by nine lengths. After running well in defeat in the 2011 Supreme and 2012 Arkle, the 2010 Champion Bumper winner got back to winning ways for father and son team Colin and Joe Tizzard.

Dynaste gave his trainer David Pipe a second victory in the race in 2014 with a two-and-a-quarterlength success, some six years after Our Vic landed the spoils for the Pond House team. Uxizandre gave jockey AP McCoy the perfect Festival send off as he produced a fine front-running display to win the race four years ago.

Willie Mullins landed back-to-back Ryanair Chases in 2016 and 2017 courtesy of Vautour and Un De Sceaux. However, the master of Closutton was denied a hat-trick twelve months later as Henry De Bromhead’s Balko des Flos beat Un de Sceaux by four and a half lengths, but it wasn’t long for Mullins to wait to regain the crown as Min put in an exhibition of jumping to win the 2020 renewal of the race.

The 2019 renewal saw a brave performance from Paul Nicholls’ Frodon, who battled back bravely up the hill under Bryony Frost to defeat Aso, third in 2018, by just over a length to begin what came to be known as ‘The Golden Hour’. The pair returned to jubilant scenes in the winners’ enclosure with a first Grade 1 triumph for a horse that is very popular with the racing public

In 2021 we saw the emergence of a new superstar, Allaho. Willie Mullins’ seven-year-old proved to be one of the more popular bets of the week after a significant market support just before the off He returned in 2022 to defend his crown and once more we were treated to another jumping exhibition, as he romped home by 14-lengths. In his absence, Envoi Allen took up the mantle for Cheveley Park but last year the race stayed in Britain, as Protektorat made it a first home win since Frodon in 2019.

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

DJELO (FR) (33)

RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £375000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £161400, 2nd £66525, 3rd £33263, 4th £16650, 5th £8325, 6th £4163, 7th £2063, 8th £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50)

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (44 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs FACT TO FILE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs FACT TO FILE

Fancy That: W P Mullins won this race in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The stable runs FACT TO FILE today. H De Bromhead won this race in 2018 and 2023. The stable runs ENVOI ALLEN, HEART WOOD & JUNGLE BOOGIE today.

B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR) 7 11-10

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Mr P. Davies

B Mr Gildas Blain

S Faucets Limited

2 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (77)

B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR) 11 11-10

J Rachael Blackmore E Tongue Strap

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Cheveley Park Stud

B Mr Bruno Vagne

S Cheveley Park Stud Limited

3 FACT TO FILE (FR)

(40)

B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR) 8 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Michel Pehu

4 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (131)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR) 11 11-10

J Harry Cobden

T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough

O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

B Mr Daniel Furini

S Hatherden Horse Transport

5 HEART WOOD (FR) (75)

B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Miss Nikita (FR) 7 11-10

J Darragh O’Keeﬀe

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B Mrs Murielle Guillerm

6 IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (77)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR) 7 11-10

J James Reveley

T N. George & A. Zetterholm, France

O Kelvin-Hughes & Haras De St Voir

B Haras de Saint-Voit

7 JUNGLE BOOGIE (IRE)

(82)

B g Gold Well - A Better Excuse (IRE) 11 11-10

J Danny Mullins

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark

B Noel O’Brien

S Leaﬂet Company Ltd

2m 4f 127y + 56y due to rail movement

TFR###!! BHA166

FORM 30-2121

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonaneye-catchingreappearanceatExeterwhencruising to success at the expense of Protektorat in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon. That one got his revenge at Windsor next time but was quickly back on song when landing Grade 2 at Newbury last month.Place claims probably his best hope.

8Feb Nby 23f Ch soft 1/7 Hitman (FR) 31/2l

19Jan Wdr 22f Ch soft 2/6 Protektorat (FR) 23l

Dec24 Hun 19f Ch soft 1/5

TFR###!! BHA163

FORM 3224-1U CD

(FR) 6l

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerattheFestivalandsecondinthislastyear Drew a blank last season but back to winning ways when seeing off Hewick in 3m Down Royal Grade 1 on reappearance.On the retreat when departing in the back straight in the King George but no surprise to see a better showing back here.

Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good U/11 Banbridge (IRE)Nov24 Dow 24f Ch gd-yd 1/5 Hewick (IRE) 1/2l Apr24 Ain 19f Ch soft 4/7 Jonbon (FR) 22l

TFR##### BHA166

FORM 111-123 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Top-class chaser who had Galopin des Champs behind when winning the John Durkan at Punchestown on reappearance but his stablemate proved too strong on both subsequent starts, latest when run out of second close home in Irish Gold Cup Switched to this as a result and sets the standard.

1Feb Leo 24f Ch yield 3/10 Galopin des Champs (FR) 4

Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 2/9 Galopin des Champs (FR)

Nov24 Pun 19f Ch soft 1/8 Spillane’s Tower (IRE)

TFR#!!!! BHA157

FORM 2-21324 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who scored at Uttoxeter last June and posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f) a couple of months later Shaped as if still in form by making his presence felt stepping outside handicaps in Charlie Hall Chase but faces a very stiff task at this level 4 months on.

Nov24 Wet 24f Ch good 4/6 The Real Whacker (IRE) 91/2l

Aug24 Wor 23f HcpC good 2/6 Kinondo Kwetu 2l

Jul24 Utt 26f HcpC good 3/5 Kinondo Kwetu 101

TFR##!!! BHA159

FORM 213-124 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart chaser who doubled his tally over the larger obstaclesatWexfordinOctober DidallhecouldcontestinghisﬁrstGrade1in open company when fourth at Leopardstown over Christmas and he’ll need to raise his game if he’s to feature in this back in trip

Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 4/9 Galopin des Champs (FR) 15l

Dec24 Fai 20f Ch yield 2/5 Croke Park (IRE) nk Oct24 Wex 23f Ch soft 1/3 Corbetts Cross (IRE) 7l

TFR####! BHA166

FORM 115-1P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Bold-jumping front runner who travels strongly and sparkled in the Kauto Star at Kempton last term. It’s rather been feast or famine since but back to best when second in King George on Boxing Day, looking the most likely winner for much of the way.Capable of making a bold bid back down in trip

Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 2/11 Banbridge (IRE) 13/4l

Nov24 Aut 27f Ch soft P/8 Gran Diose (FR)Sep24 Aut 22f Ch heavy 1/8 Toscana du Berlais (FR) 7l

TFR###!! BHA156

FORM 1/1//416-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Won bumper, hurdle and chase on ﬁrst 3 starts for Willie Mullins AddedafourthvictorytohistallyatTramore(Grade3)onNewYear’sDay last year and made a winning return at Ascot

8 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (33)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) 8 11-10

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

B James Hoare

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited,Courtiers Group Holdings Limited

9 PROTEKTORAT (FR) (53)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR) 10 11-10

J Harry Skelton E Tongue Strap

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFR##!!! BHA156 FORM F2-4F31

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoaverysmartchaserlasttermandsignedoffwith a smashing second in Aintree Grade 1. Good efforts in handicaps this term before gutsy winner of the Game Spirit at Newbury last month.Will need to ﬁnd a fair bit of improvement for the extra distance in this company,however

8Feb Nby 16f Ch soft 1/5 Libberty

Dec24 Chl 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Libberty

Dec24 San 15f Ch soft F/6 Jonbon (FR)

TFR####! BHA166 FORM 313-621 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won this corresponding event last year and looked at least as good as ever switched back to front-running tactics when bolting up in the Fleur de Lys at Windsor in January,turning the tables with previous conqueror Djelo in no uncertain terms Big player in his title defence.

19Jan Wdr 22f Ch soft 1/6 Djelo (FR) 23l Dec24 Hun 19f Ch soft 2/5 Djelo (FR) 6l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 6/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 17l

2024: PROTEKTORAT (FR) 9 11 10 Harry Skelton 17-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Fact To File (FR), 7-2 Il Est Francais (FR), 11-2 Protektorat (FR), 11-1 Djelo (FR), 12-1 Jungle Boogie (IRE), 22-1 Envoi Allen (FR), 25-1 Heart Wood (FR), 66-1 Master Chewy (IRE), 300-1 Hang In There (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

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RACE FIVE

THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE

RACE DESCRIPTION

The ultimate stamina test for hurdlers, the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Race is run over three miles. Recent famous winners on the illustrious Roll of Honour include Baracouda, Inglis Drever, multiple winner Big Buck’s and more recently Thistlecrack, Nichols Canyon, Penhill, Paisley Park and Flooring Porter. As is often the case in a Grade 1 hurdle, all horses carry the same weight, in this case 11st 10lb.

of the past 18

rated 160+ 16 of the past 28 winners had won or placed at the

7 of the past 11 winners were secondseason hurdlers

LAST YEAR’S WINNER GRADE 1

After ﬁnishing third in 2023, Teahupoo made amends to win for favourite backers under an accomplished ride by Jack Kennedy. In second was dual winner Flooring Porter as well as previous winners Sire Du Berlais and Paisley Park, back in ﬁfth and tenth respectively He would have been far less inconvenienced than most by the steady pace and ultimately his class shone through as he scampered up the hill to win by three lengths.

Run over two miles, seven furlongs & 213 yards. 12 hurdles to be jumped

Total prize fund of £325,000 £182,877 to the winner

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott 2 winners Today Gordon saddles Teahupoo & The Wallpark

JOCKEY

Paul Townend 1 winner Today Paul rides Mystical Power

FESTIVAL HISTORY

The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle is the most prestigious long-distance hurdle race in the calendar. It was introduced to The Festival in 1972 when it replaced the Spa Hurdle and was initially known as the Lloyds Bank Stayers’ Hurdle. Originally held on Tuesday or Wednesday until it was switched to the Thursday in 1993, the inaugural race was won by Parlour Moor, trained by Harry Thomson Jones and ridden by Macer Gifford.

Tommy Carberry steered Brown Lad to victory in 1975 for trainer Jim Dreaper before becoming the first jockey to win the race twice when partnering the Peter Easterby-trained Town Ship to victory in 1977. In 1982 Crimson Embers gave Fulke Walwyn his first of three Stayers’ Hurdle successes when partnered by Stuart Shilston and the trio combined again four years later when Crimson Embers became the first horse to regain the title and at eleven, the oldest winner of the race.

Galmoy became the first horse to win back-to-back renewals in 1987 and 1988 for trainer John Mulhern and jockey Tommy Carmody. The Barry Hills-trained Nomadic Way was equally at home racing on the level or over hurdles and in 1992 won the Stayers’ Hurdle with those famous Sangster colours carried by Jamie Osborne. Martin Pipe recorded the first of two Stayers’ Hurdle successes in 1994 when Balasani held off all challengers under Mark Perrett and two years later Cyborgo followed suit when ridden by David Bridgwater.

Multiple winners were aplenty in the 2000s. The French raider Baracouda set the trend when winning in the famous silks of J. P. McManus in 2002 and 2003 for Francois and Thierry Doumen. 2005 proved a landmark year for more than one reason The title of the race was changed to the World Hurdle when Ladbrokes took over the sponsorship and it also saw the emergence of one of the best-known names associated with the race

The Howard Johnson-trained Inglis Drever dominated the race during the mid-part of the decade winning three times in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Graham Lee did the steering for his first success whilst Paddy Brennan took over for his second success and Denis O’Regan for the third, meaning that Inglis Drever is the only multiple winner in the race’s history to be ridden by three different jockeys.

Prior to 2009 Paul Nicholls had been out of luck in the Stayers’ Hurdle and Big Buck’s hadn’t looked anything out of the ordinary in his native France, winning twice from 13 starts, but in the hands of Nicholls he blossomed into the best hurdler of his generation and arguably the best we have ever seen.

The 2009 Festival provided the springboard to a career that saw him win back-to-back Stayers’ Hurdles from 2009 to 2012 under the tutorage of Ruby Walsh In fact, from January 2009 to December 2012 the stylish hurdler went a total of 18 races unbeaten. In four short years, Big Buck’s, Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh became the most successful horse, trainer and jockey in the race’s history

Injury prevented the superstar defending his title in 2013 when the Charles Byrnes-trained Solwhit took full advantage under Paul Carberry – 36 years after his father had won with Town Ship

With Sun Bets taking over the sponsorship in 2017 and changing the race title back to the Stayers’ Hurdle, the final World Hurdle saw Colin Tizzard’s brilliant hurdler Thistlecrack land the spoils, stretching clear up the famous Cheltenham hill to win by seven lengths at the line.

The inaugural Sun Bets Stayers’ Hurdle saw trainer Willie Mullins gain a first success in the 3m prize with Nichols Canyon and Mullins was back in the Winner’s Enclosure twelve months later with Penhill. Paisley Park’s dominance of the stayers’ hurdling arena began in 2019 and he duly landed the Grade 1 prize here at The Festival. In 2020, Paddy Power took over their sponsorship, with Lisnagar Oscar springing a surprise in their inaugural year.

Flooring Porter joined the list of dual winners when delivering two perfect front running rides in 2021 and 2022, under the guidance of Danny Mullins Sire Dur Berlais rolled back the years to win at 11 in 2023, while Teahupoo, who finished third that day, made amends to win last year Will he defend his crown his year?

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O Hunt H

Sponsor S

Equipment E

THE

POWER STAYERS’

RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £325000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £139880, 2nd £57655, 3rd £28828, 4th £14430, 5th £7215, 6th £3608, 7th £1788, 8th £910. (Penalty Value £182877.50)

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (44 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs MYSTICAL POWER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs MYSTICAL POWER

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs TEAHUPOO and THE WALLPARK today. W P Mullins won this race in 2017 and 2018. The stable runs MYSTICAL POWER today.

BOB OLINGER (IRE) (75)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Zenaide (IRE) 10 11-10

J Rachael Blackmore

T Henry de Bromhead, Ireland

O Robcour

B Kenneth Parkhill

2 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (49)

B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE) 8 11-10

J Jack G. Gilligan E Tongue Strap

T Paul John Gilligan, Ireland

O E. Lynch/T.C.Quinn/John J. McGrath

B Martin Cullinane

3 CRAMBO (GB) (47)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cardline (FR) 8 11-10

J Jonathan Burke E Tongue Strap

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles

B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd

S BresBet

4 FRANCISCAN ROCK (IRE) (49)

B g Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (IRE) 8 11-10

J Gavin Brouder E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T M. F. Morris, Ireland

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn

B Frank Motherway

5 GA LAW (FR) (33)

B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR) 9 11-10

J Gavin Sheehan E Cheek Pieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O The Footie Partnership

B Jean-Francois Magnien

S BetVictor

6 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (47)

B or Br g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) 9 11-10

J Sam Twiston-Davies

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Options O Syndicate

B Cyril O’Hara

S Options Energy Services Ltd

7 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (75)

B g Fame And Glory - Going For Home (IRE) 10 11-10

J J. J. Slevin E Blinkers

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Mr Sean O’Driscoll

B Mr Sean O’Driscoll

S Mr O’Brien

TFR###!! BHA158 FORM 1122-22 C D

TIMEFORMVIEWMostkepttohurdlessincewinningtheTurnershere3yearsago, pickingupacoupleofGrade2slastseason,includinghere(20f).Runner-upbothstarts thisterm,thoughshapedasifthistripisabitofastretchforhimwhen6lengthsbehind HomeBy The LeeinChristmasHurdleatLeopardstown.

Dec24 Leo 23f Hdl yield 2/8 Home By The Lee (IRE) 6l Nov24 Nav 20f Hdl yield 2/8 Home By The Lee (IRE) 31/2l Apr24 Ain 20f Hdl soft 2/8 Impaire Et Passe (FR) nose

TFR#!!!! BHA153

FORM 41343P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassed expectations when fourth in this last year and backed that up when second in Liverpool Hurdle.Struggled to match that form sent chasing this term and well held back hurdling latest (reportedly made a respiratory noise).Tongue strap re-ﬁtted now but will do well to make the frame again.

23Jan Gow 24f Hdl sf-hv P/9 Rocky’s Diamond (IRE)Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 3/4 Croke Park (IRE) 19l Nov24 Chl 24f Ch good 4/4 Hyland (FR) 14l

TFR##!!! BHA156

FORM 3100-15 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made up into a smart hurdler last term, notably landing the Long Walk at Ascot.Disappointed in Grade 1s after (including this race) but back on trackwhenagaintakingtheLongWalkonhisseasonalreturn.Failedtorecoverfrom a bad mistake in Cleeve Hurdle here since.Others stronger

25Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 5/6 Gowel Road (IRE) 17l

Dec24 Asc 24f Hdl gd-sf 1/10 Hiddenvalley Lake (IRE) hd Apr24 Ain 24f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Strong Leader 46l

TFR#!!!! BHA147

FORM 636113 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who was ﬁfth in the Coral Cup here last season. In good heart this season, winning twice, but limitations once again exposed when third to Rocky’s Diamond in Grade 2 at Gowran.

23Jan Gow 24f Hdl sf-hv 3/9 Rocky’s Diamond (IRE) 2

Dec24 Clo 24f Hdl yield 1 Sandor Clegane (IRE)

Nov24 Pun 24f HcpH soft 1 Karl des Tourelles (FR)

TFR#!!!! BHA142

FORM P2-2205 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Known as a smart chaser but arrives on the back of 2 lacklustreeffortsinthatsphere.Thrownintothedeependmakingararestart over hurdles and easy to look elsewhere.

8Feb Nby 23f Ch soft 5/7 Djelo (FR) 16l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 9/11 Gemirande (FR) 23l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 2/15 Il Ridoto (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA148

FORM 6-22221 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW A regular around here and ﬁnally gained reward for his consistency when making all in the Cleeve Hurdle over C&D 7 weeks ago Shouldrunhisrace againbutthatwouldstillleavehimwellshortofwhatwill be required. 25Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 1/6

TFR####! BHA161

FORM 53-3611 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Running in this for the third time,his best effort coming when third last year Has looked as good as ever this season,winning a Grade 2atNavanoncomebackbeforefollowingupinGrade1atLeopardstownover

8 LANGER DAN (IRE) (55)

B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) 9 11-10

J Harry Skelton

T Dan Skelton, Alcester

O Mr Colm Donlon

B Hugh O’Connor

S TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants),Ladbrokes

9 LUCKY PLACE (FR) (71)

B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) 6 11-10

J Nico de Boinville

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken

S Unibet

10 MONMIRAL (FR) (47)

Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR) 8 11-10

J Non Runner E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

TFR###!! BHA158 FORM 132-355 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Became the first dual winner of the Coral Cup here 12 monthsagobeforeexcellentplacedeffortsinGradedcompany Hasn’tfiredin 3 starts this winter but this is the time of year he comes good Doesn’t have too much to find on best form and should stay this far.

17Jan Wdr 20f Hdl soft 5/5 Nemean Lion (GER) 44l

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 5/6 Lucky Place (FR) 28l

Nov24 Nby 24f Hdl soft 3/4 Strong Leader 12l

TFR####! BHA153

FORM 1224-11 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term with an excellent fourth of 21 to Langer Dan in the Coral Cup here and has continued on the upgrade this season,winningGrade2satAscotandRelkeelHurdlehere(20f).Likelytostay so must be respected given his rate of progress

1Jan Chl 20f Hdl soft 1/6 Gowel Road (IRE) 3

Nov24 Asc 19f Hdl good 1/5 Blueking

TFR!!!!! BHA149 FORM 415-322 CD TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

B S.A.R.L. Carion EMM S Morson Group

11 MYSTICAL POWER (IRE) (74)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Annie Power (IRE) 6 11-10

J P. Townend E Hood

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mrs S Ricci/J P. McManus/Mrs J Magnier

B Annie Power Partnership

12 NEMEAN LION (GER) (18)

B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER) 8 11-10

J Richard Patrick

T Kerry Lee, Presteigne

O Mr Will Roseff

B Dr Chr Berglar

S Fitzdares Limited

13 ROCKY’S DIAMOND (IRE) (49)

B g Altruistic (IRE) - Long Walk Home (IRE) 5 11-10

J Shane Fitzgerald

T Declan Queally, Ireland

O Mrs Margaret C. Kiely

B Patrick Cahalan

14 TEAHUPOO (FR) (102)

B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR) 8 11-10

J Jack Kennedy

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Robcour

B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Hoguenet et al

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

15 THE WALLPARK (IRE) (82)

B g Ask - Alderimli (IRE) 7 11-10

J Mark Walsh

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B Oldcourt Stud

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

25Jan Chl 23f Hdl soft 2/6 Gowel Road (IRE)

Nov24 Nby 24f Hdl soft 2/4 Strong Leader

Nov24 Nby 24f HcpH good 3/4 American Sniper (IRE) 20l

TFR##!!! BHA154

FORM 121-166

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart novice hurdler last season, runner-up in the Supreme here before going one better in Grade 1s at Aintree and Punchestown. However, most disappointing both starts this term and now has a bit to prove up markedly in trip

Dec24 Leo 16f Hdl gd-yd 6/6 Brighterdaysahead (FR) 78l Nov24 Nwc 16f Hdl good 6/7 Sir Gino (FR) 33l Apr24 Pun 16f Hdl yield 1/9 Firefox (IRE) 13/4l

TFR##!!! BHA151

FORM 60-2111

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who appreciated the drop in class when winning at Hereford (handicap) and Windsor (class 2 conditions race) this winter Gamely completed hat-trick in Grade 2 at Fontwell 18 days ago but struggled at this level last season.Also has stamina to prove.

23Feb Fon 19f Hdl soft 1/5 Steel Ally (FR) nk

17Jan Wdr 20f Hdl soft 1/5 Salver (FR) 1/2l

Dec24 Her 19f HcpH gd-sf 1/4 Lemoncello (FR) 5

TFR###!! BHA151

FORM 01-5131 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who proved there was absolutely no ﬂuke about his Christmas Hurdle effort (third behind Home By The Lee) when winning Grade 2 at Gowran 7 weeks ago Still not the ﬁnished article but suspicion is this sort of challenge is a year too soon for him.

23Jan Gow 24f Hdl sf-hv 1/9 Thedevilscoachman (IRE)

Dec24 Leo 23f Hdl yield 3/8 Home By The Lee (IRE)

Oct24 Gow 24f HcpH good 1 Happy Jacky (IRE)

TFR##### BHA164

FORM 34/11-12 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler who landed this race in decisive fashion 12 months ago Followed up with a fourth Grade 1 in Champion Stayers at Punchestown inMayandlostlittleindefeatwhensecondinHatton’sGraceonreturn.Likelytoprove atoughnuttocrackagain (goesespeciallywellfresh).

Dec24 Fai 20f Hdl yield 2/4 Lossiemouth (FR)

May24 Pun 23f Hdl yield 1/11 Asterion Forlonge (FR)

Mar24 Chl 23f Hdl soft 1/12 Flooring Porter (IRE)

TFR###!! BHA152 FORM 011114 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive Irish hurdler who completed his 4-timer in 12-runner C&D handicap in October, Better form stepped up in class when fourth in the Long Walk at Ascot since, the slow early fractions counting against him.Still has more to offer so not taken lightly Dec24 Asc

TEAHUPOO (FR) 7 11 10 Jack Kennedy 5-4 (Gordon Elliott) 12 ran

Stewards Note: CRAMBO: Following its run on 25/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad jumping mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Teahupoo (FR), 6-1 Home By The Lee (IRE), 7-1 Lucky Place (FR), 9-1 The Wallpark (IRE), 20-1 Langer Dan (IRE), 22-1 Mystical Power (IRE), Rocky’s Diamond (IRE), 25-1 Gowel Road (IRE), 28-1 Bob Olinger (IRE), 40-1 Crambo (GB), Nemean Lion (GER), 66-1 Buddy One (IRE), Franciscan Rock (IRE), Ga Law (FR) ORM 2/6 2/4

Previous winners have an excellent record in this and last year’s decisive victor TEAHUPOO looks the one to beat again having followed the same route (kept fresh for this). Home By The Lee was a good third last year and arrives in better form this time around, so rates the main threat. Lucky Place and The Wallpark are also respected given their rate of progress.

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RACE SIX

THE TRUSTATRADER PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (PREMIER HANIDCAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Trustatrader Plate is a Premier Handicap Steeple Chase run over two miles, four and a half furlongs. Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing for connections and punters alike. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. Put simply, the higher the rating, the bigger the weight carried - see how 157 rated Conflated carries 8lb more than the 149 rated Ginny’s Destiny.

The past 6 winners had won at Cheltenham earlier that

The past 11 winners were rated in the 140s 5 of the past 7 winners were sent off at 8-1 or shorter

Cheltenham form that season continued to be a key factor when finding last years winner, as New Years Day Handicap Chase winner Shakem Up’arry defied a 3lb rise in the weights to win under a jubilant Ben Jones for Ben Pauling. A pulsating finish saw Jones kick for home jumping two out, a fantastic jump at the last made sure of the pairs victory despite late charges from Crebilly and Straw Fan Jack

Run over two miles, four furlongs & 127 yards. 17 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £150,000 £84,405 to the winner

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER John McConnell 1 winner Today John saddles Seddon JOCKEY Ben Jones 1 winner Today Ben rides Personal Ambition

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

(CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £64560, 2nd £26610, 3rd £13305, 4th £6660, 5th £3330, 6th £1665, 7th £825, 8th £420. (Penalty Value £84405)

Leading course trainer (20-25): G Elliott (22 wins from 264 runners, 8%) runs CONFLATED, MARS HARPER & RIAAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Elliott (5 wins from 56 runners, 9%) runs CONFLATED, MARS HARPER & RIAAN

1 CONFLATED (IRE) (40)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE) 11 12-0

J Mr Robert James (7) E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Dillon Family

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

2 GINNY’S DESTINY (IRE) (47)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Dantes Term (IRE) 9 11-6

J Harry Cobden

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Gordon & Su Hall

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll

S Morson Group

3 JORDANS (FR) (75)

Bl g Coastal Path - Belle Anglaise (FR) 6 11-5

J J. J. Slevin E Hood

T Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate

B Mr Herve D’Armaille

S Mr O’Brien

4 FUGITIF (FR) (33)

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR) 10 11-5

J Sean Bowen E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Richard Hobson, Little Rissington

O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain

B Mr Andre Rousseau

S RH Bloodstock

5 PATH D’OROUX (FR)

(61)

B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR) 8 11-2

J Keith Donoghue E Tongue Strap

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O French Connection Partnership

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

6 SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) (33)

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE) 11 11-2

J Kielan Woods E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mr Harry Redknapp

B R. McCarthy

S Fitzdares

7 IL RIDOTO (FR) (47)

B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR) 8 11-2

J Freddie Gingell (3) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff & Ferguson

B Noel Lemaire

S Morson Group

TFR##!!! BHA157 FORM 6U5000

2m 4f 127y + 56y due to rail movement

TIMEFORM VIEW Very classy at best, ﬁnishing third in the Gold Cup and Ryanair at the last 2 Festivals However,he has looked a shadow of his former self so far this season,including last of 10 in Irish Gold Cup latest.The drop in class could be liberating but a leap of faith still required.

1Feb Leo 24f Ch yield 10/10 Galopin des Champs (FR)40l

Dec24 Leo 24f Ch gd-yd 7/9 Galopin des Champs (FR)28l Nov24 Chl 29f HcpC good 8/9 Sweet David 57l

TFR##!!! BHA149

FORM 122-P30 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent first campaign over fences last term, winning 3timesonthebounceherepriortoafineeffortindefeatintheTurnersatthis meeting 12 months ago Hard to fathom why he’s performed so badly in 3 starts so far this season and now finds himself with a bit to prove.

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 10/11 Moon D’Orange (FR) 38l

Dec24 Hun 19f Ch soft 3/5 Djelo (FR) 13l

Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good P/15 Il Ridoto (FR)

TFR###!! BHA148

FORM 65-21U2

TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who won Grade 3 Punchestown novice chase inOctober Didn’tgetfaratthesamecoursenexttimebutbackontrackwhenaﬁne secondtoImpaireEtPasseinaLimerickGrade1inDecember Markhassufferedas a result of that,though,and more needed on handicap bow in this sphere.

Dec24 Lim 19f Ch yd-sf 2/7 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 4l

Nov24 Pun 16f Ch soft U/8 Touch Me Not (IRE) -

Oct24 Pun 18f Ch gd-yd 1/7 Monbeg Park (IRE) 1/2l

TFR###!! BHA148

FORM 3PP-536 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has produced several very good efforts here,not least when chasingSeddonhomeinthe2023runningofthisandwinningtheDecemberGold Cup last season.Not at his very best in 3 runs so far this term but has edged down to an attractive mark as a result and he’s dangerous to discount.

8Feb Nby 23f Ch soft 6/7 Djelo (FR) 17l

Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Gemirande (FR) 81/2l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 5/15 Il Ridoto (FR) 13l

TFR####! BHA145 FORM 33-5132 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened chase account on the Old Course here in October,narrowly prevailing in that 4-runner 2m novice.Safely held at Carlisle next time but returned to form with a good second in a valuable Grade 3 Fairyhouse handicap (17f,soft) and this step up in trip may well work in his favour.

11Jan Fai 17f HcpC soft 2/12 The King of Prs (IRE) 23/4l

Nov24 Car 15f Ch good 3/4 Nells Son 14l

Oct24 Chl 15f Ch good 1/4 Jazzy Matty (FR) hd

TFR####! BHA145

FORM 6110-F5 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Very good C&D record, including a third in this in 2023 and a win last year Things haven’t gone to plan so far this term but he’s just 2lb higher compared to 12 months ago and this will have been the target all along.Also has ﬁrst-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie. 8Feb War 20f HcpC soft 5/6 Le Milos 16l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf F/10 NumitorApr24 Ain 21f HcpC soft 17/24 Arizona Cardinal 89l

TFR###!! BHA145

FORM 0P-5160 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has come up short in the last 2 renewals of this but he has landed 2 valuable handicaps at this course, including the Paddy Power GoldCupinNovember Notinsameformsincebutthedryinggroundwillaid hiscause.First-timeblinkers(inplaceofcheekpieces)couldgivealsohimalift.

8 LA MALMASON (IRE) (20)

B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparky May 7 11-1

J Sean Flanagan

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Ruxley Holdings Ltd

9 MASACCIO (IRE) (47)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA) 8 11-1

J Tom Cannon E Cheek Pieces

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell

B Bjorn Nielsen

S Ultima Business Solutions

10 GEMIRANDE (FR) (47)

B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR) 9 10-13

J Charlie Deutsch

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O The Bellamy Partnership

B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault

S Faucets Limited

11 SEDDON (IRE) (71)

B g Stowaway - Andreas Beneﬁt (IRE) 12 10-12

J Alex Harvey (5)

T John McConnell, Ireland

O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

B Tim and Helen Keoghan

12 TAHMURAS (FR) (19)

B g Falco (USA) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE) 8 10-12

J Jonathan Burke E Cheek Pieces

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Tahmuras

B G.A.E.C Stewart

S Olive Print & Graphics

13 JAGWAR (FR) (47)

B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quizas Jolie (FR) 6 10-10

J Jonjo O’Neill Jr E Tongue Strap

T Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

O Mr John P. McManus

B Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil

S Swansway

14 THECOMPANYSERGEANT (GB) (54)

B g Kayf Tara - Shuil Gealach (IRE) 8 10-10

J Conor Stone-Walsh (3)

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O John J. Brennan/David Flynn/Danny Kearns

B Paul Webber & Overbury Stallions Ltd

15 PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) (55)

Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE) 6 10-8

J Ben Jones E Cheek Pieces

T Ben Pauling, Naunton

O Mrs L. Maclennan

B Mr Philip O’Connor

S Fitzdares

16 RIAAN (IRE) (39)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pretty Moon (FR) 8 10-7

J Danny Gilligan E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Philip J. Reynolds

B Whitebarn Farming Ltd

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

TFR###!! BHA144

FORM 44P-123 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned an improved model this season, winning 9-runner Fairyhouse handicap chase before an excellent second in Listed handicap at Limerick over Christmas Stamina seemingly stretched over 3m on deep ground at Exeter since and should show herself in a better light back down in trip here.

21Feb Exe 24f Ch heavy 3/5 Don’t Rightly Know 4l Dec24 Lim 19f HcpC yd-sf 2/14 Dancing Jeremy (IRE) 6l Dec24 Fai 20f HcpC yield 1 Nine Graces 4l

TFR####! BHA144

FORM 0-21233 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successfultwiceoverhurdleslastseasonandjustifiedsupport whenmakingwinningchasedebutin21/2mNewburyhandicapinNovember Solid 3 3/4 lengths third to Jagwar over C&D last time and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture.Wears first-time cheekpieces

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 3/7 Jagwar (FR) 33/4l Dec24 Kmp 24f Ch good 3/5 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 18l Nov24 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 2/6 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 2l

TFR##!!! BHA142

FORM 50-1160 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable ﬁfth in the Grand Annual at this meeting 12 months ago and positive start to this season,winning handicaps at Ascot and over this C&D in November/December Better than bare result here on latest start in January (bad mistake 3 out cost him any chance) but others preferred all the same.

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 7/11 Moon D’Orange (FR) 22l

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 6/8 Springwell Bay 58l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Madara (FR) 1l

TFR##!!! BHA141

FORM 23-0P53 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW 2023 winner of this Two Flat wins at the end of last summer and a pair of respectable efforts over C&D this winter show there’s still plenty of life in his legs but still a suspicion this veteran will prove vulnerable to younger rivals

1Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 3/8 Springwell Bay 11l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/10 Numitor

Oct24 Naa 16f Hcp yield 9 Comfort Zone (IRE)

TFR##!!! BHA141

FORM 122-54P

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth. Conversely, just the one win since switched to fences and his antics off the bridle were a cause for concern when fourth at Wetherby on Boxing Day.Worse still at Kempton since and he needs to get back on track. 22Feb Kmp 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Katate Dori (FR)Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf 4/7 Some Scope 2

Nov24 Hay 21f Ch soft 5/6 Trelawne 26l

TFR##### BHA139

FORM 45-1131 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Good-looking sort who has taken really well to fences, takingrecordinthissphereto3-4whenlandingaC&Dnovicehandicap(soft) indecisivefashion.7lbrisetocontendbuttherecouldeasilybemoretocome from this 6-y-o and he’s an appealing candidate.

25Jan Chl 20f HcpC soft 1/7 Billytherealbigred

TFR####! BHA139

FORM 213643 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles and has proven himself to be equally reliableinthissphere,creditablefourthinaGrade3noviceonﬁnalstartforDenisHogan in November Solid start for new yard when third in a big-ﬁeld Navan handicap hurdle andmakeshandicapdebutoverfencesonaworkablemark.

18Jan Nav 20f HcpH soft 3 Music of Tara

Nov24 Crk 20f Ch good 4/9 Gorgeous Tom (IRE)

Oct24 Lim 24f HcpC good 6 Real Steel (FR)

TFR###!! BHA137

FORM 16-2423

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful novice hurdler last term, winning 3 times, and looked set to make it third time lucky over fences in a Grade 2 at Ascot in December before a ﬁnal-fence mistake caused him to lose all momentum. Below par at Windsor since but could bounce back in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces 17Jan Wdr 16f Ch soft 3/4 Gidleigh Park 23l Dec24 Asc 18f

TFR##!!! BHA136 FORM 42P-004

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second in a big Leopardstown handicap last February and finished fourth of 16 in first-time cheekpieces in the same race thistimeround.However,hisoverallprofileisnotthemostconvincingandhe was pulled up in this 12 months ago

17 MARS HARPER (GB) (11)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE) 9 10-7

J Sam Ewing E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Pioneer Racing

B Mr Dermot Rogers

S Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

18 AN PEANN DEARG (IRE)

(40)

Ch g Well Chosen - Mooretown Vick (IRE) 8 10-5

J Sean O’Keeﬀe E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O Anne Coffey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley

B Sean McKenna

S Softco Ltd

19 LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (33)

Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) 7 10-5

J Non Runner E Tongue Strap

T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne

O P & L Account

B Parkville Stud

S Coral Racing Limited

20 DEMNAT (FR) (20)

B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR) 8 10-2

J Ned Fox (3)

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O Mr P. Davies

B Mr Guy Vimont

S Faucets Limited

21 INDIVIDUALISTE (FR) (46)

Ro g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Intellingencia (FR) 7 10-2

J P. M. O’Brien (7)

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Mr Owen Daley

B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management

DECLARED RUNNERS 21

Stewards Note:

TFR###!! BHA136 FORM P52004

TIMEFORM VIEW Has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in some pretty valuable handicaps this season,including when fourth of 13 at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) recently On the downside, he hasn’t got his head in front since September 2023 and was well held in this race 12 months ago

2Mar Leo 21f HcpC yield 4 Monbeg Park (IRE) 91/4l

2Feb Leo 21f HcpC yield 12/16 Backtonormal (IRE) 37l

Dec24 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 16/27 Perceval Legallois (FR) 56l

TFR###!! BHA134 FORM 634211

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasraised hisgamesincereturningfroma breakinOctober, going close at Wexford prior to winning back-to-back 17f Leopardstown handicaps, latterlytakingavaluableListedeventingoodstyle.Steppingbackupintripunlikely to be an issue but this 12lb higher mark could prove problematic

1Feb Leo 17f HcpC yield 1/14 My Mate Mozzie (IRE) 7l

Dec24 Leo 17f HcpC gd-yd 1 The Folkes Tiara (IRE) s.h

Oct24 Wex 19f Ch yield 2 Jasko des Dames (FR)

TFR!!!!! BHA134 FORM 11-F421 D TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

8Feb Nby 23f HcpC soft 1/6 Pic Roc (IRE) 1

11Jan Fls 19f Ch soft 2/6 Handstands (IRE) 9l Dec24 Exe 19f HcpC soft 4/7 Lowry’s Bar (IRE) 10

TFR##!!! BHA127

FORM 130P-32 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Made light of a 32-month absence on his yard debut when easily landing 5-runner handicap chase at Ludlow last February. Struggled in the KimMuirhereandatthebigAintreemeetinglastspring,though,andothersmake more appeal,for all that he has performed with credit both starts this season.

21Feb War 20f HcpC soft 2/8 King’s Threshold (IRE) 5l Nov24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 Wiseguy (IRE) 83/

Apr24 Ain 24f HcpC gd-sf P/13 Cruz Control (FR)

TFR##!!! BHA122

FORM P-04114 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career-best when winning 12-runner handicap chaseat Navan (20.5f,goodto soft) in December butcame unstuck whenbiddingforthehat-trickatNaaslasttimeandotherslookstrongerfrom 9lb out of the handicap

26Jan Naa 20f HcpC soft 4 Answer To Kayf 45l Dec24 Nav 20f HcpC yield 1 A Wave of The Sea (IRE) 1/

l Nov24 Thu 25f Ch good 1 Crossing The Bar (IRE) 33/

2024: SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 10 11 5 Ben Jones 8-1 (Ben Pauling) 21 ran

GINNY’S DESTINY: Following its run on 25/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. IL RIDOTO: Following its run on 25/1/2025 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Jagwar (FR), 8-1 Thecompanysergeant (GB), 10-1 Masaccio (IRE), 12-1 Ginny’s Destiny (IRE), 14-1 An Peann Dearg (IRE), 16-1 Jordans (FR), Path d’Oroux (FR), 18-1 Fugitif (FR), 22-1 Gemirande (FR), 25-1 Shakem Up’arry (IRE), Personal Ambition (IRE), 28-1 Il Ridoto (FR), Seddon (IRE), Riaan (IRE), 33-1 Conﬂated (IRE), La Malmason (IRE), Demnat (FR), 40-1 Tahmuras (FR), 66-1 Individualiste (FR), 100-1 Mars Harper (GB)

JAGWAR won what is traditionally a very strong C&D novice handicap in January and a 7lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him up against largely older and more exposed opposition. Thecompanysergeant started out for Gavin Cromwell with a good third over hurdles and could have more to offer for his good new stable so he’s second choice. Masaccio ran well for third behind the selection here last time and also makes the shortlist along with Path D’Oroux and last year’s winner Shakem Up’arry. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAGWAR (FR) 2.THECOMPANYSERGEANT 3.MASACCIO (IRE)

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RACE SEVEN

THE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR

STEEPLE CHASE (Sponsored By Thames Materials)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Steeple Chase (Sponsored by Thames Materials) is another handicap, this time for horses which possess an ofﬁcial rating from 0 to 145 and will be run over three miles and two furlongs. Unlike the rest of the handicaps on today’s card, this one is limited to amateur jockeys however the weight allocation remains the same as our previous handicaps. The higher a horse’s ofﬁcial BHA rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry - see how the 144 rated Fantastic Lady, carries 2lb more than Sa Majeste, who is rated 142.

The past 6 winners were novices 10 of the past 15 winners returned at single ﬁgures 10 of the past 13 winners were

INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN

A bit of a plot was landed 12 months ago when Gavin Cromwells Inothewayurthinkin carried the green and gold to victory in the finale of Thursdays card He was far from fluent over some of his fences and was taken back by Derek O’Connor following his jump at the first This however was not to be the story of the race and the further they went, the better he got until he led going easily two out. He winged the last to eventually win by eight lengths

Run over three miles & two furlongs 22 fences to be jumped

Total prize fund of £75,000 £36,667 to the winner

Trainers and Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years

TRAINER

Gordon Elliott 2 winners Today Gordon saddles Cleatus Poolaw, Music of Tara & Where It All Began

JOCKEY

Derek O’Connor 2 winners

Today Derek rides Johnnywho

Jockey J

Trainer T

Owner O

Breeder B

Sponsor S

Equipment E

STEEPLECHASE(CLASS2)(SPONSOREDBYTHAMESMATERIALS)(GBBRACE) for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £75000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £31868, 2nd £15930, 3rd £7965, 4th £3983, 5th £1995, 6th £998. (Penalty Value £36667.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

Leading course trainer (20-25): W P Mullins (44 wins from 336 runners, 13%) runs SA MAJESTE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W P Mullins (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs SA MAJESTE

Fancy That: G Elliott won this race in 2016 and 2020. The stable runs MUSIC OF TARA, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN & CLEATUS POOLAW today.

1 FANTASTIC LADY (FR) (57)

B m Network (GER) - Latitude (FR) 10 12-0

J Mr Jack Hendrick (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O Mr E. R. Hanbury

B Mr Evan Hanbury S Unibet

2 YEAH MAN (IRE) (26)

B g Westerner - Baraza (IRE) 8 12-0

J Mr D. G. Lavery E Cheek Pieces

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O John J. Brennan/Martin Hannan

B Brandon View Stud

3 SA MAJESTE (FR) (36)

B g Top Trip - Lost Maiby (FR) 7 11-12

J Mr P. W. Mullins

T W. P. Mullins, Ireland

O Mr John P. McManus

B S.C.E.A.Ecurie Cap Orne & Yannick Fouin

4 JOHNNYWHO (IRE) (53)

Br g Califet (FR) - Howaya Pet (IRE) 8 11-10

J Mr Derek O’Connor E Tongue Strap

T Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham

O Mr John P. McManus

B Steven Vaughan

S Wasdell Group

5 GELINO BELLO (FR) (40)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Parade (FR) 9 11-8

J Miss Olive Nicholls (3)

T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton

B Mr Remi Boucret

S John Cotton (Group) Ltd

6 MINT BOY (IRE) (21)

B g Mount Nelson - Dollar’s Worth (IRE) 7 11-8

J Mr Barry O’Neill

T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Mr Jonathan Deacon

7 WEVEALLBEENCAUGHT (IRE) (12)

B g Getaway (GER) - Curvacious (IRE) 8 11-6

J Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) E Visor, Tongue Strap

T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

O Jimmy & Susie Wenman Edward & Jane James

B Conor Murphy

S Courtiers Investment Services Limited

###!! BHA144 FORM P61-423

3m 2f + 74y due to rail movement

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (22.8f, good) on final start last season. Campaigned in Listed company this term,finishing placed in a couple of small-field events but this may place too much emphasis in stamina.Cheekpieces on for the first time.

15Jan Nby 23f Ch soft 3/5 Don’t Rightly Know

Dec24 Don 20f Ch gd-sf 2/4 La Renommee (FR) 1

l Nov24 Mkt 23f Ch soft 4/5 Marsh Wren 33l

TFR####! BHA144 FORM 210-34U

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2024 Grand National Trial at Haydock and took his form to a new level when third on the Troytown on November’s reappearance (3m). Hampered early and shaped as though still in good heart when fourth at Gowran before unseating rider before the race took shape back at Haydock last month.

15Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf U/9 Famous Bridge (IRE)23Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv 4/18 Nick Rockett (IRE) 24l Nov24 Nav 24f HcpC yield 3/18 Stuzzikini (IRE) 33/4l

TFR###!! BHA142

FORM 06-2151

TIMEFORMVIEW Prettyusefulwinneroverhurdleatupto20f(wellbackedfor 2024 Coral Cup) and wasted little time surpassing that form over fences at up to 3m.Helped by a bad blunder from the runner-up for latest win in 5-runner minor event at Fairyhouse but he commands plenty of respect given connections

5Feb Fai 24f Ch sf-hv 1 Aﬀordale Fury (IRE) 3/4l Dec24 Lim 19f Ch yd-sf 5/7 Impaire Et Passe (FR) 17l

Nov24 Tip 23f Ch soft 1 Shannon Royale (IRE) s.h

TFR####! BHA140

FORM 04-1333

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended hurdling campaign with good fourth on handicap debut at Aintree and bettered that form when taking 3-runner novice at Carlisle on return/debut over fences Hasn’t really carried on the good work since, his jumping an issue,but feeling is that he has a bigger performance in him.

19Jan Wdr 24f Ch soft 3/3 Jingko Blue (FR) 27l

Dec24 Asc 18f Ch gd-sf 3/4 Mark of Gold 15l

Nov24 Nby 19f Ch gd-sf 3/6 The Jukebox Man (IRE) 101/2l

TFR##!!! BHA138

FORM 11FP/-6P

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart form when winning 2 novice chases at the end of 2022butverylightlyracedsince.Hadwindop/off23monthsbeforeafairsixth of 10 in 3m Wincanton handicap hurdle in December but he recoiled from that effort returned to fences at Sandown.

1Feb San 24f HcpC heavy P/9 O’Connell (IRE)Dec24 Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Thomas Mor (IRE) 71/2l Jan23 Chl 23f Hdl soft P/7 Gold Tweet (FR) -

TFR##### BHA138

FORM 10-3003

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual-winning hurdler at up to 3m in Ireland and ran his most encouraging race yet over fences when third of 8 in a maiden chase at Punchestown (22.7f). Looks the type to ﬂourish in handicaps as his stamina is drawn out so he makes the shortlist.

20Feb Pun 22f Ch soft 3 High Class Hero 11l

Dec24 Leo 17f Ch gd-yd 10 Jeannot Lapin (FR) 19l Dec24 Fai 21f Ch gd-yd 7 Judicieuse Allen (FR) 22l

TFR###!! BHA136 (-1) FORM 32P515 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Following a relatively short stint for Christian Williams, he belatedlyopenedhischaseaccountonﬁrstrunsincerejoiningNigelTwiston-Davies at Doncaster in January (3m).Seemed to ﬁnd 8lb rise in a better race beyond him in the Grimthorpe a fortnight ago New headgear employed. 1Mar Don 26f

8 CLEATUS POOLAW (GB) (21)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Farewellatmidnight 7 11-5

J Mr Harry Swan E Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mrs J. Way

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

9 MANOTHEPEOPLE (IRE) (39)

B g Mahler - Midnight Insanity (IRE) 10 11-5

J Miss Gina Andrews E Cheek Pieces

T Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

O The FOB Racing Partnership 2

B Thomas Norris

S BresBet

10 SINE NOMINE (GB) (77)

Gr m Saint des Saints (FR) - Hymn To Love (FR) 9 11-3

J Mr John Dawson

T Fiona Needham, Thirsk

O Mr R. Tate

B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

11 GIT MAKER (FR) (26)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Bamos (FR) 9 11-3

J Mr William Biddick E Cheek Pieces

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Sheep As A Lamb Syndicate

B Mr Patrice Vagne

S BetVictor, Vinny & Ted

NINE GRACES (GB) (60)

B m Kapgarde (FR) - Doubly Guest 8 11-3

J Mr Finian Maguire E Tongue Strap

T Barry Connell, Ireland

O Mr Barry Connell

B Guy Bloodstock Ltd

13 MIDNIGHT OUR FRED (IRE) (76)

B g Finsceal Fior (IRE) - Midnight Molly 8 11-2

J Mr N. McParlan E Tongue Strap

T J. P. Flavin, Ireland

O Mrs Florence Lockwood/Emily B Lockwood

B Miss Emily & Florence Lockwood

14 MUSIC OF TARA (GB) (38)

B m Kayf Tara - Mayfair Music (IRE) 8 11-2

J Mr Robert James (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O F. Morris

B Mrs E. Roberts

S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud

15 WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (IRE) (21)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Peggy Cullen (IRE) 9 11-2

J Mr J. L. Scallan (5) E Blinkers

T Gordon Elliott, Ireland

O McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland

B Killian Traynor

16 WESTERNINTHEPARK (IRE) (51)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Western Skylark (IRE) 7 11-2

J Mr James King

T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

O The Box 8 Partnership

B Ms C. Corrigan & Tom Conway

S Motaclan

TFR###!! BHA135

FORM 0-4F406

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success under Rules came in a maiden hurdle at NaasinJanuary2024.Plentyofprettyusefuleffortindefeatandhetookastep back in the right direction when mid-ﬁeld at Punchestown last month. Expensive point winner may have more to offer with cheekpieces employed. 20Feb Pun 27f HcpC soft 6/17 Fortunedefortunata (IRE)28l 23Jan Gow 20f Ch sf-hv 7 Quai de Bourbon (FR) 36l 1Jan Fai 21f Ch yd-sf 4 Champ Kiely (IRE) 16l

TFR####! BHA135

FORM 021-3P5 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last term in the perfect fashion with a C&D win in April and resumed with a good third at Chepstow Wasn’t on a“going” day returned to this venue next time but shaped a lot better than end result would suggest in the Edinburgh National last month,ﬁnishing tired.

2Feb Mus 31f HcpC gd-sf 5/14 Magna Sam 40l Nov24 Chl 27f HcpC good P/10 Abuffalosoldier (IRE)Oct24 Chp 23f HcpC good 3/11 Neon Moon (IRE) 51/4l

TFR##!!! BHA133

FORM 1211-UF CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Conﬁrmed herself one of the best hunters around when landing the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham Festival (26.3f, heavy) a year ago Let down by jumping both starts this term and this race will test her in that regard.

Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf F/7 Some ScopeNov24 Mkt 23f Ch soft U/5 Marsh WrenMar24 Chl 26f Ch soft 1/12 Its On The Line (IRE) 3/4l

TFR###!! BHA133

FORM 1623-04

TIMEFORM VIEW Toughchaserwhoendedlastseasonwithanexcellenteffortin Scottish National (third) at Ayr. Sound-enough effort from out of the weights when fourth in Grand National Trial at Haydock last month and stamina his forte,but he’ll need to jump better this time to be a factor in ﬁrst-time headgear

15Feb Hay 28f HcpC gd-sf 4/9 Famous Bridge (IRE) 19l 19Jan Wdr 24f HcpH soft 12/12 Titan Discovery 21l Apr24 Ayr 31f HcpC soft 3/26 Macdermott (FR) 41/2l

TFR###!! BHA133

FORM 05-3021

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler and now getting his act together over fences, runner-up at Fairyhouse in December before going one place better at Punchestown a month later Unexposed as a staying chaser

12Jan Pun 22f HcpC soft 1 Prince Zaltar (FR) 4l

Dec24 Fai 20f HcpC yield 2 La Malmason (IRE) 4l Oct24 Pun 16f Ch gd-yd 10 Fascile Mode (IRE) 58l

TFR###!! BHA132

FORM 222-312

TIMEFORM VIEW Huge career best when a 14-length winner of 6-runner handicap at Gowran in October and 2 months later, he backed that up from revised mark when second in good-quality contest at Leopardstown. Stays well and a reliable proposition.Jockey won this in 2018.

Dec24 Leo 24f HcpC gd-yd 2/27 Perceval Legallois (FR) 7l

Oct24 Gow 20f HcpC good 1 Charlie Luciano (IRE) 14l

May24 Kny 26f HcpC gd-yd 3 Brideswell Lad (IRE) 61/2l

TFR###!! BHA132

FORM 434413

TIMEFORM VIEW Left Henry De Bromhead but joined another top yard and wasbetterthaneverwhenwinning19-runnerhandicaphurdleatNavan(20f,soft) inJanuary.MatchedthatformwhenthirdreturnedtofencesatPunchestown(22f) last month but has never really shaped as though wanting this far.

3Feb Pun 22f HcpC heavy 3 Theonewedreamof (IRE) 2l

18Jan Nav 20f HcpH soft 1 Blaze The Way (IRE) 11/4l Dec24 Nav 20f HcpC soft 4/19 Sa Fureur (IRE) 9l

TFR#!!!! BHA132

FORM 140-P0F

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished step up to 27f when landing 15-runner Grand National Trial at Punchestown in February 2024. Hasn’t come close to that since, looking increasingly temperamental and he fell in last month’s repeat bid.

20Feb Pun 27f HcpC soft F/17 Fortunedefortunata (IRE)23Jan Gow 25f HcpC sf-hv 15/18 Nick Rockett (IRE) 89l Dec24 Chp 30f HcpC soft P/15 Val Dancer (IRE) -

TFR###!! BHA132

FORM 15-1232

TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/dual-hurdles winner who made a successful start in this sphere at Stratford (20.9f) in October and has remained in form since, placed in small ﬁelds next 3 starts Shapes as though worth a try over this stiffer test of stamina.

21Jan Lei 22f HcpC soft 2/4 Hunter Legend (FR) 2l Dec24 Ain 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/5 Imperial Saint (FR) 14l Nov24 Chl 20f HcpC good 2/7 Peaky Boy (IRE)

17 WISEGUY (IRE) (26)

B g Fame And Glory - Sunset Queen (IRE) 9 11-0

J Mr Joshua Newman

T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

O The Wise Guys & Girls

B Philip Hore

S Unibet

18 DAILY PRESENT (IRE) (60)

B g Mahler - Another Present (IRE) 8 11-0

J Mr Barry Thomas Stone (7) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Paul Nolan, Ireland

O DKCR Partnership

B Thistletown Stud

S Softco Ltd

19 GALOP DE CHASSE (FR) (34)

B g Boris de Deauville (IRE) - Mousse des Bois (FR) 9 11-0

J Miss Lucy Turner

T Venetia Williams, Hereford

O The Winter Partnership

B Jean Hardy

S Faucets Limited

NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE)

(51)

Ch g Where Or When (IRE) - Now Its My Turn (IRE) 10 11-0

J Mr Stephen Connor (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces

T S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland

O Mrs Margaret McCrudden

B Mrs Margaret McCrudden

21 PATS FANCY (IRE) (40)

B g Oscar (IRE) - Pat’s Darling (IRE) 10 11-0

J Mr Jack Andrews

T Rebecca Curtis, Newport

O Hydes,McDermott,Spencer,Frobisher & Lee

B Maurice Leamy

S William Hill

22 GROZNI (FR) (56)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Urane de Ferbet (FR) 9 10-13

J Mr Alex Chadwick E Blinkers

T James Owen, Newmarket

O J Melville and A Mehrad

B Mr Ivan Dumont

23 WALKING ON AIR (IRE) (47)

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Reﬁnement (IRE) 8 10-13

J Mr Alan O’Sullivan (5) E Tongue Strap

T Gary Brown, Swindon

O J Carthy, Mrs P Shanahan & D Tabor

B Chelston Ireland, Ltd.

24 DOM OF MARY (FR) (31)

B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Antinea Marie (FR) 9 10-11

J Mr Tom Hutsby (7) E Cheek Pieces

T David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold

O Mr P. J. Cave

B Robert Perret & Jean-Pierre Pidoux

TFR##!!! BHA130 FORM 466P-16

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2023/24 in tame fashion but well prepared by leading stable to make a winning reappearance/return to chasing in 11-runner contest at Newbury in November Way he shaped over 23.8f at Ascot last time suggests he’s ready for this trip

15Feb Asc 23f HcpC good 6/11 Victtorino (FR) 61/4l Nov24 Nby 22f HcpC gd-sf 1/11 Imperil (FR) 13/4l Apr24 Chl 23f HcpH good P/14 Zain Nights -

TFR###!! BHA130 FORM 015P-33

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced for his age but having opened his chase account at Down Royal in January 2024,he shaped as though still in top form when ﬁfth in this race 12 months ago Couple of solid third-place ﬁnishes in handicaps since returning,latterly in blinkers,but he’s 3lb higher this year

12Jan Pun 22f HcpC soft 3 Nine Graces 61/2l Dec24 Fai 29f HcpC yield 3/13 History of Fashion (IRE) 6l Apr24 Fai 29f HcpC heavy P/20 Intense Raffles (FR) -

TFR##!!! BHA130 FORM 3/1-23P4

TIMEFORM VIEW Won his only start of last season at Newbury (19.9f) and resumed from 12 months off with respectable placed efforts at Wetherby/ Newbury. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Ascot and latest Kempton run hardly brimming with promise.Upped markedly in trip with lots to prove.

7Feb Kmp 20f HcpC soft 4/10 El Rio (IRE) 37l

Dec24 Asc 18f HcpC gd-sf P/7 Kotmask (FR)Nov24 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 Le Patron (FR) 8l

TFR##!!! BHA130

FORM 0406-01

TIMEFORM VIEW All the better for reappearance tackling a more suitable distance (3m) when cashing in on a falling mark at Down Royal in January. Revised British mark to contend with and he’s more exposed than some of these.

21Jan Dow 24f HcpC gd-yd 1 Marronstown (IRE) 1/2l Dec24 Pun 19f HcpC soft 7 Folly Master (IRE) 60l Apr24 Dpk 28f HcpC good 6 Jumping Jet (IRE) 14l

TFR##!!! BHA130

FORM 125/0/6-6

TIMEFORM VIEW Developed into a useful chaser in 2021/22 but ﬂeeting appearances since and he looks on the downgrade.

1Feb San 24f HcpC heavy 6/9 O’Connell (IRE) 36l Dec23 Chp 23f HcpC heavy 6/10 Nassalam (FR) 38l Dec22 Chp 23f HcpH gd-sf 10/12 Top of The Bill (IRE) 66l

TFR##!!! BHA129

FORM 665-P15

TIMEFORM VIEW Change of headgear when gaining his ﬁrst win for his current yard in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (21.2f) in December Sound-enougheffortsincekepttotimberand hewassixth from2lbhigherin this race a year ago Change of headgear

16Jan Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Phantomofthepoints (IRE) 12l Dec24 Wet 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/7 North Parade (IRE) nk Dec24 San 23f HcpH heavy P/9 Henri The Second (FR) -

TFR###!! BHA129

FORM 2P-P63F

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual-winning hurdler for Nicky Henderson and posted a careerbestwhenrunner-uponchasedebutatNewburyinDecember2023offmuch higher mark. Low-key start for current connections but in the process of reviving when falling last at Doncaster (may well have won).Suddenly of major interest.

25Jan Don 23f HcpC good F/13 Docpickedme (IRE)Dec24 Nby 19f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Saint Segal (FR) 34l Dec24 Hay 21f HcpC soft 6/7 White Rhino (IRE) 79l

TFR##!!! BHA127

FORM 6130-P2

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked rusty after 8 months off/wind op when pulled up in handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f) but enhanced good record in the Sussex Nationalwhenrunner-uplastmonth.Eighthinthisracefromthesamemark a year ago

10Feb Plm 28f HcpC soft 2/11 Invincible Nao (FR) nk Nov24 Asc 29f HcpC good P/10 Beauport (IRE)Mar24 Chl 26f HcpC soft 8/22 Inothewayurthinkin (IRE) 34l

DECLARED RUNNERS 26 2024: INOTHEWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) 6 12 0 Mr Derek O’Connor 13-8 (Gavin Cromwell) 22 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Johnnywho (IRE), 9-1 Sa Majeste (FR), Walking On Air (IRE), 11-1 Midnight Our Fred (IRE), 12-1 Mint Boy (IRE), 16-1 Yeah Man (IRE), 20-1 Git Maker (FR), Nine Graces (GB), 22-1 Westerninthepark (IRE), Daily Present (IRE), 25-1 Cleatus Poolaw (GB), Music of Tara (GB), 28-1 Fantastic Lady (FR), 33-1 Weveallbeencaught (IRE), 40-1 Manothepeople (IRE), Sine Nomine (GB), Wiseguy (IRE), 50-1 Dom of Mary (FR), 66-1 Gelino Bello (FR), Now Where Or When (IRE), Pats Fancy (IRE), 80-1 Galop de Chasse (FR), 100-1 Where It All Began (IRE), Grozni (FR)

Gavin Cromwell landed an almighty punt in this race a year ago and has a couple of very live chances in MINT BOY and Yeah Man. There’s slightly more substance to the latter’s form but the former could take off over this sort of trip, so is marginally preferred. Johnnywho certainly won’t lack for assistance from the saddle so he’s feared, with Manofthepeople one to consider at longer odds with her rider having won this race before.

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First Race 1.20 - THE RYANAIR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £59083 to the winning horse The second to receive £22260, the third £11140, the fourth £5565, the fifth £2793, the sixth £1396, the seventh £693 and the eighth £357. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, February 11th and pay £130 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £395, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 8lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lb RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race. Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff In addition, a £200 cash prize will be awarded to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Ryanair The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 45 entries, 19 at £130, 26 at £525. - Closed February 11th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £45192; Second £18627; Third £9314; Fourth £4662; Fifth £2331; Sixth £1166; Seventh £578; Eighth £294. (Penalty Value £59083.50) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.00 - THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £64300 to the winning horse The second to receive £29562, the third £14787, the fourth £7387, the fifth £3700, the sixth £1837, the seventh £925 and the eighth £462. for novice five yrs old and upwards, which before February 24th, 2025, have Started in a minimum of three Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £185 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £440, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Lowest weight 10st 6lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 23rd, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb JACK RICHARDS has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, and stable employee responsible for the winning horse and a £200 award given to the stable employee judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The member of racing staff responsible for each runner will receive a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of JACK RICHARDS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code This race will be restricted to 20 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R21 and R22. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed‘Reserves’which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 57 entries, 26 at £185, 31 at £625. - Closed February 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49100; Second £24550; Third £12275; Fourth £6138; Fifth £3063; Sixth £1538; Seventh £763; Eighth £388. (Penalty Value £64300) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £61897 to the winning horse The second to receive £23320, the third £11671, the fourth £5830, the fifth £2926, the sixth £1463, the seventh £726 and the eighth £374. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 24th, 2025, have Started in a minimum of five Hurdle Races in Great Britain, Ireland or France and which have been placed in the first four on at least one occasion in a Pertemps Hurdle Race (Series Qualifier) since the start of the current season. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £125 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £375, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 23rd, 2025, a winner of a hurdle race 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. PERTEMPS has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race Racing staff with runners will be provided with a sponsored jacket. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of PERTEMPS The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Elimination and Balloting Procedures: The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 19 of the Race Administration Code such that a winner of a Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier, since the start of the current season, will be protected from elimination, provided the horse is set to carry 10st 2lb or above at the close of declarations at the 48-hour stage. (Jockey claims not to be taken into account). The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of five times in Hurdle in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves. The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. on the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race Horses entered in the Series Qualifier at Chepstow on February 22nd, 2025, are permitted to enter this race and will have their entry stake refunded if they do not finish in the first four in that race and are therefore not qualified to run in this Series Final. 40 entries, 11 at £125, 29 at £500. - Closed February 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £47344; Second £19514; Third £9757; Fourth £4884; Fifth £2442; Sixth £1221; Seventh £605; Eighth £308. (Penalty Value £61897) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.20 - THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £211012 to the winning horse The second to receive £79500, the third £39787, the fourth £19875, the fifth £9975, the sixth £4987, the seventh £2475 and the eighth £1275. for five yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 7th and pay £465 stake, Scratch by noon, February 4th or pay £945, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £465, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £15000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb Mares allowed 7lb RYANAIR has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff Ryanair will also present a £200 award to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of RYANAIR. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race. 34 entries, 6 at £465, 16 at £1410, 12 at £1875. - Closed January 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £161400; Second £66525; Third £33263; Fourth £16650; Fifth £8325; Sixth £4163; Seventh £2063; Eighth £1050. (Penalty Value £211012.50) A SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.00 - THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £182877 to the winning horse The second to receive £68900, the third £34482, the fourth £17225, the fifth £8645, the sixth £4322, the seventh £2145 and the eighth £1105. for four yrs old and upwards, which are allotted a rating or an assessment of 130 or more by the BHA Handicapper, taking account of races run up to and including the day prior to confirmation. Enter by noon, January 14th and pay £405 stake, Scratch by noon, February 11th or pay £810, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £405, Supplementary Entry by noon, March 7th and pay £13000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 10lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. PADDY POWER has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff An award of £500 will be given to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race PADDY POWER will also present a £100 award to the member of racing staff responsible for the winning horse, a £50 award and sponsored jacket to the member of racing staff responsible for each runner in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of Paddy Power The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: A Declaration to Run will not be accepted for any horse if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether or not the horse is subsequently declared a non-runner, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) ELIMINATION: If elimination is necessary from this race, the elimination sequence shall be determined by the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 36 entries, 6 at £405, 10 at £1215, 20 at £1620. - Closed January 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £139880; Second £57655; Third £28828; Fourth £14430; Fifth £7215; Sixth £3608; Seventh £1788; Eighth £910. (Penalty Value £182877.50) A SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.40 - THE TRUSTATRADER PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £84405 to the winning horse The second to receive £31800, the third £15915, the fourth £7950, the fifth £3990, the sixth £1995, the seventh £990 and the eighth £510. for five yrs old and upwards, which before February 24th, 2025, have Started in a minimum of four Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £225 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £525, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 23rd, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. TrustaTrader has generously sponsored this race Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and member of racing staff. An award of £200 will be presented to the member of racing staff responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TRUSTATRADER. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race. PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2025 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 59 entries, 22 at £225, 37 at £750. - Closed February 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £64560; Second £26610; Third £13305; Fourth £6660; Fifth £3330; Sixth £1665; Seventh £825; Eighth £420. (Penalty Value £84405) SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.20 - THE FULKE WALWYN KIM MUIR CHALLENGE CUP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (SPONSORED BY THAMES MATERIALS) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £36667 to the winning horse The second to receive £18330, the third £9165, the fourth £4582, the fifth £2295 and the sixth £1147. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 which before February 24th, 2025, have Started in a minimum of four Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. Enter by noon, February 18th and pay £90 stake, Confirm by noon, March 7th and pay £285, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after February 23rd, 2025, a winner of a steeple chase 5lb (No penalty to take a horse’s weight above 12st). To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys The Amateur Jockeys referred to above shall be Category B’ Amateur Jockeys or ‘Category C’ Qualified Riders This race has kindly been sponsored by THAMES MATERIALS Presentations will be made to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and a £200 award given to the member of racing staff judged to be in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The Challenge Cup, presented by Mrs Evan Williams, is to be held by the winning owner until February 1st, next year All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of THAMES MATERIALS The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. PLEASE NOTE: The BHA has modified paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code such that a novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France. This race will be restricted to 24 runners plus two reserves The two reserves will be nominated as R25 and R26. The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which has been published in The Racing Calendar and which also appears in the reserves notice in the Conditions For Entry Section, accessed from the Information menu on the BHA Racing Administration Internet site (www2.racingadmin.co.uk). Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they MUST notify the Racing Calendar Office IMMEDIATELY when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority will modify the Rules of Racing as a consequence of providing two reserves for this race. The non runner penalty will be waived for any horse which is deemed a non-runner by 1.00 p.m. the day before the race PLEASE NOTE: Any horse for whom a confirmation of entry has been submitted will not be permitted to declare to run if, at the time fixed for declaration, it has been declared to run in any other race at this season’s Cheltenham Festival, which has yet to take place. (This will apply whether subsequently declared a non-runner or not, unless the horse has been eliminated from a race, or declared as a reserve and not been made a non-runner.) The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 6 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race, such that racecourse performances up to and including Sunday after Closing may be taken into account. A Confirmation of Entry will not be accepted for any horse for which Medical Records are not submitted to the BHA by 4th March, 2024 with a further update to be submitted by 6.00pm on the day before the race 62 entries, 25 at £90, 37 at £375. - Closed February 18th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31868; Second £15930; Third £7965; Fourth £3983; Fifth £1995; Sixth £998. (Penalty Value £36667.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE.

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