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B g Kotashaan (FR) - Bourbon Belle (IRE) Hadden Frost (3)
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TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2009 winning 4 times, admittedly in lesser contests than this. However well below form last 2 starts and, though might have needed last run, work to do off this mark. TFRHHIIIBHA115
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FORM EXPERTVIEW
fornovice four, five, six and seven yrs old x Total prize fund £19500
Owners Prize Money 1st £8137, 2nd £4070, 3rd £2034, 4th £1018. (PenaltyValue £10619.70)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (38 wins from 127 runners, 30%) runs SORCELEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs TOP GUY LONGESTTRAVELLER: TIMMYTUESDAY trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1
EXCELERO (FR) (58)
BgCastleduBerlais(FR)-SiStEloi(FR)
5 11-10
J David Noonan E Hood
T Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton
O Holt Macnabb Robinson Carpenter
B O. Tricot
S Culverhill Farm Racing
2
SORCELEUR (FR) (32)
BgSaintdesSaints(FR)-Biched’Oo(FR) 5 11-10
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O John White &Anne Underhill
B Mr OlivierTricot
S Morson Group
3 TIMMYTUESDAY(IRE) (19)
BgMahler-Bonmahon(IRE) 7 11-7
J Sean Bowen
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O David Barnard/Nick Courtney/C. Moran
B Mr Edward Collins
S Gordon Elliott
4
ASTHE FELLASAYS
(IRE)
(27)
BgSoldierofFortune(IRE)-LadyDrop(FR) 6 11-2
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O A D Spence & I Madueke
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
5 TOPGUY(IRE) (16)
BgCourtCave(IRE)-MattWood(IRE) 5 11-2
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O JDJ Racing
B M. Kinsella
6 REELORANGE (IRE) (27)
ChmHighlandReel(IRE)-Verchinina(IRE) 6 10-9
J James Davies
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O J. M. Dare, T. Hamlin, J. W. Snook
B Mr David Bobbett
S Woodwarm Stoves
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
TFRHHHII BHA120
FORM241-301
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful hurdlerwho resumedwinningways in 7-runner novice at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 58 days ago. Hood goes backonnowandhe’swellinthemix.
Dec24 Bgr 16f Hdl soft 1/7 AtlanticLad
Nov24 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Navajo Indy
May24 Kmp 16f Hdl good 3/7 Ryan’s Rocket (IRE)
TFRHHHHH BHA122 FORM15-2112 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive hurdler who scored here and at Wincanton in November before posting an excellent second of 6 inhandicaphurdleatTaunton(19f,soft)32daysago Bigshout.
8Jan Tnt 19f HcpH soft 2/6 Tom Doniphon (FR) 4
Nov24 Wcn 15f Hdl good 1/6 Holeshot(IRE) 21/
Nov24 Exe 16f Hdl good 1/3 WellingtonArch 3l
TFRHHHHI BHA126 FORMr/3P/-021
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishraidergotoffthemarkonhishandicapdebut at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Remains low mileage so he’s a likely player.
21Jan Ayr 20f HcpH soft 1/7 RubyIsland 61/2l Dec24 Lim 21f Hdl yd-sf 2 Final Demand (IRE) 15l Dec24 Nav 16f Hdl soft 12 Jasmin deVaux (FR) 43l
TFRHHHHI BHA116 FORM24-122 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Irish point winner who has made a good start in this sphere when runner-up in maidens at Warwick and here (2m) eithersideofChristmas.Maydobetterstill.Cangowellagain.
13Jan Exe 16f Hdl soft 2/14 SaintAnapolino (FR) 3l Dec24 War 21f Hdl gd-sf 2/11 I’mALumberjack 71/2l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM02F15
TIMEFORM VIEW Points scorer who posted an encouraging debut fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 16 days ago Canbuildonitnow.
24Jan Don 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/8 Meetmebythesea (IRE) 12l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM02353
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice in bumpers (for Sam Curling in Irelandfirstoccasion)andtookastepforwardwhenthirdof14in2m novicehurdlehere27daysago Needsanotherstepforwardthough.
13Jan Exe 16f Hdl soft 3/14 SaintAnapolino (FR) 12l Dec24 Exe 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 Kap Ouest (FR) 43l Nov24 Fls 15f NHF gd-sf 3/12 Highland Haven 5l
2024:ABSOLUTE STEEL(IRE) 5 11 2 Stan Sheppard 200-1 (Tom Lacey) 8 ran Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Timmy Tuesday (IRE), 3-1 Sorceleur (FR), As The Fella Says (IRE), 4-1 Excelero (FR), 33-1 Reel Orange (IRE), 40-1 Top Guy (IRE)
None of these can be ruled out but SORCELEUR’s form is on an upward curve so Paul Nicholls’ son of Saint Des Saints gets the vote on the back of his excellent Taunton second last time out. Irish challenger Timmy Tuesday opened his account at Ayr last month and rates a big danger though, while As The Fella Says and Excelero also have the form to play a part in an intriguing maiden.
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THE AGATHA CHRISTIE MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £17684, 2nd £7260, 3rd £3632, 4th £1816, 5th £908. (PenaltyValue £23092)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Hobbs & J White (21 wins from 202 runners, 10%) runs GEORGI GIRL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (23 wins from 86 runners, 27%) runs FUN FUN FUN LONGESTTRAVELLERS: FUN FUN FUN trained by W P Mullins, ONLY BY NIGHT trained by G Cromwell, KILBARRY SAINT trained by C O’Keeffe - all Ireland.
1 ONLYBYNIGHT(IRE) (63)
BmAffinisea(IRE)-Leyhill(IRE) 7 11-7
J Keith Donoghue
T Gavin Cromwell, Ireland
O Mrs J. M. Russell
B Mrs J. W. Prior-Wandesforde
2 FUN FUN FUN (IRE) (35)
BmMartaline-OceanBreeze(IRE) 7 11-2
J J.J. Slevin
T W. P. Mullins, Ireland
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede
B Patrick Mullins
S The Sporting Life
3 GEORGI GIRL(IRE) (22)
ChmGetaway(GER)-GalesHill(IRE)
J Micheal Nolan
E Hood
TFRHHHHI BHA144 FORM130-311 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a fine start to her chasing career, buildingonanimpressivebeginners’chasesuccesstolandaGrade2 eventatCork(16.7f,goodtosoft,2/1)inDecember Thatperformance wassimilarlytakingandshehastoberespected.
Dec24 Crk 16f Ch yield 1/8 Nara(FR)
Nov24 Tip 16f Ch soft 1 MirazurWest(IRE)
May24 Pun 16f Hdl yield 3/16 Casa No Mento
TFRHHHHH BHA143
FORM2116-P1 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Listed hurdle on this card last season before following up in a Grade 3 at Naas. Hard held when making a successful debut over fences in an 8-runner novice at Naas (20.1f,heavy,7/2)andsheshouldtakehighrankinthisdivision.
5Jan Naa 20f Ch soft 1 KariadesBlaises(FR) 71/2
Apr24 Pun 16f Hdl yield P/9 Mystical Power(IRE)Mar24 Fai 20f Hdl heavy 6/17 Jade de Grugy (FR) 26l
TFRHHIII BHA128
6 11-2
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey
B The Red Marble Syndicate
4 KILBARRYSAINT(FR) (35)
BrmSaintdesSaints(FR)-Oekaki(FR)
6 11-2
J Sean Bowen E Hood,Tongue Strap
T Con O’Keeffe, Ireland
O Mrs Con O’Keeffe/T O’Sullivan/A O’Keeffe
B Suc. Magalen Bryant
5 LIME DROP(FR) (15)
ChmMartaline-LadyDrop(FR)
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Mrs Christine Graves
B Mr Patrick Fennessy
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
9 11-2
FORM106-150
TIMEFORMVIEW Proved betterthan everwhen scoring readily in a handicaphurdleatWarwick(21f)inNovember Rarepooreffortwhen downthefieldatAscotlasttimeandmakestheswitchtochasingin ahot-lookingcontest,soothersarepreferred.
18Jan Asc 19f HcpH good 9/11 Altobelli (IRE) 28l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/12 Wodhooh (FR) 41/
Nov24 War 21f HcpH gd-sf 1/6 TheLordMaid(IRE) 2
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM12-6344
TIMEFORMVIEW Encouraging third at Gowran on herchase debut butwasnomatchforOnlyByNightinaGrade2atCork(16.7f,good to soft) next time, Stiff task last time but will need to find more to figureatthislevelwithhoodonforthefirsttime.
5Jan Naa 16f Ch soft 4/5 IleAtlantique (FR) 22l Dec24 Crk 16f Ch yield 4/8 Only ByNight (IRE) 12l Nov24 Gow 16f Ch good 3 Nara (FR) 16l
TFRHHIII BHA115
FORM5-21321 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Filled the runner-up spot 5 times over fences before deservedly getting off the mark at Uttoxeter in November Career best when scoring again overthat C&D 15 days ago but this representsamarkedstepupingradeagainstunexposedopposition.
25Jan Utt 15f HcpC gd-sf 1/4 SacreCoeur(FR) 1/2l Dec24 Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Taras Halls (IRE) 15l
Dec24 Her 16f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Beat Box (FR) 5l
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
Hood worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Stewards Note:
GEORGI GIRL: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Fun Fun Fun (IRE), 11-8 Only By Night (IRE), 20-1 Georgi Girl (IRE), 22-1 Lime Drop (FR), 25-1 Kilbarry Saint (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
A fascinating clash between two most exciting mares, with FUN FUN FUN fancied to repeat her win on this card 12 months ago, not having had to come off the bridle to record an impressive chase debut success. Only By Night hasn’t put a foot wrong in this sphere so far and could well prove up to conceding weight to the selection, with Kilbarry Saint perhaps best of the rest.
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(Listed Race) (GBB RACE)
for novice fouryrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money 1st £18248, 2nd £7460, 3rd £3728, 4th £1864. (PenaltyValue £23776)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (38 wins from 127 runners, 30%) runs REGENT’S STROLL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runs FINGLE BRIDGE
FANCYTHAT: D Skelton won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs PONY SOPRANO today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: FINGLE BRIDGE trained by O Murphy, Wilmcote, 159 miles.
1 ALEXEI (GER) (59)
BgTaiChi(GER)-Andromeda(GER)
5 11-5
J Brendan Powell E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Brocade Racing
B J.Stecklein
S Coral Racing Limited
2 DODGER LONG (GB) (71)
BgFrontiersman-Picalily 5 11-5
J BradleyHarris
T Harriet Dickin, Midford
O The Dodger Long Partnership
B MrW. A. Harrison-Allan
S ClayStreet PropertyConsultants, Kissing It Better
TFRHHHHI BHA132 FORM11
TIMEFORMVIEWAfairlyuseful4-timewinnerontheFlatinGermany andhehascreatedanexcellentimpressioninlandingapairofnovice hurdlesatTauntonthiswinterforhiscurrentyard Takesastepupin classherebutaninterestingprospect.
Dec24 Tnt 16f Hdl good 1/13 ThistleBeTheOne(IRE) 71/2l Nov24 Tnt 19f Hdl gd-fm 1/4 ToutSurMoi(FR) 25l Apr24 Dus 11f Hcp - 3 - -
TFRHHHHI BHA135
FORM221123
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceintheautumnatWarwickandChepstowand took his form up another notch when 8 3/4 lengths third of 7 to Anzadam in Mullinan Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f) in November This useful sort is not taken lightlyreturningfromabreakhere.
Nov24 Fai 16f Hdl yield 3/7 Anzadam (FR) 83/4
Oct24 Chl 16f Hdl good 2/8 Givemefive (IRE)
Oct24 Chp 16f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 Balboa
3
FINGLE BRIDGE (IRE) (23)
BgFlemensfirth(USA)-RoyaleVideo(FR) 7 11-5
J Sean Bowen
T Olly Murphy, Wilmcote
O McNeill Family & Stone Family
B Cyril O’Hara
S Ultima Business Solutions
4 JULIUS DES PICTONS (FR) (44)
BgCokoriko(FR)-VisgadesPictons(FR) 6 11-5
J Gavin Sheehan
T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn
O The Footie Partnership
B SCEA Marais des Pictons
S BetVictor
5 PONYSOPRANO (IRE) (65)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-MilaneseQueen 6 11-5
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Stephen Bough
B Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
6 REGENT’S STROLL(IRE) (43)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-PrettyPuttens(IRE) 6 11-5
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Hogarth & Smith
B Mrs Rita Kent
S Morson Group
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM21/-11
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperscorerin2022whohasmadelightofa two-yearabsencetobagnovicehurdlesatUttoxeterandMarketRasen this winter.This demands more but he shouldn’t be underestimated for goodyard 17Jan Mkt 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 WellingtonArch
Dec24 Utt 15f Hdl soft 1/10 Koukeo(FR) 8l Dec22 Chp 16f NHF soft 1/10 ThankYouBlue 18l
TFRHHHII BHA123 FORM1/22-211
TIMEFORMVIEW French recruit who has advanced his form for his current handler, landing novice hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f) and Chepstow(2m)inDecember Onetoconsiderinhishat-trickbid.
Dec24 Chp 16f Hdl soft 1/11 ShadeofWinter(IRE) 2l Dec24 Plm 20f Hdl gd-sf 1/8 Geturguccion(IRE) 5l Nov24 Utt 19f Hdl good 2/11 Western Knight (IRE) 3/4l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM3-13 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning start over hurdles here (2m2f) in October but failed to build on it when a well-held third in Winter Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) 65 days ago Back from a break nowandremainswithpotentialfortopstable.
Dec24 San 19f Hdl soft 3/6 BillJoyce (IRE) 28l Oct24 Exe 18f Hdl gd-sf 1/9 Sorceleur(FR) 2l Feb24 San 15f NHF gd-sf 3/8 Sixmilebridge (IRE) 91/4l
TFRHHHHH BHA134 FORM11-14 BF
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulbumperwinnerwhochangedhandsfor£660,000 before scoring impressively on his hurdling debut at Newbury in November Advanced his form but still looked in need ofthe experiencewhen fourth in theChallowtheresince.Remainsaverygoodprospect.Theonetobeat.
Dec24 Nby 20f Hdl gd-sf 4/7 The NewLion 71/4l Nov24 Nby 16f Hdl soft 1/10 GoodAndClever(IRE) 91/2l Mar24 Nby 16f NHF gd-sf 1/20 Don’tMindIfIDo(IRE) 5l
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: FUN FUN FUN (IRE) 6 10 12 DarylJacob 6-4 (WPMullins) 3 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Stewards Note: PONY SOPRANO: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe. Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Regent’s Stroll (IRE), 4-1 Fingle Bridge (IRE), 9-2 Alexei (GER), 8-1 Dodger Long (GB), 10-1 Julius des Pictons (FR), 20-1 Pony Soprano (IRE)
REGENT’S STROLL lost his unbeaten record when fourth in Newbury’s Challow Hurdle last time but remains a young hurdler going places and is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of Joe Tizzard’s unexposed Alexei who should ensure Paul Nicholls’ 6-y-o doesn’t have things all his own way. Dodger Long and Fingle Bridge appeal as the duo to fight it out for minor honours.
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for ten yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £38000 Owners Prize Money 1st £15105, 2nd £7551, 3rd £3777, 4th £1889, 5th £942, 6th £471. (PenaltyValue £19771.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Scott
(18 wins from 115 runners, 16%) runs DASHEL DRASHER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs CLOUDY GLEN
WEIGHTWATCHER: GUSTAVIAN won off a handicap mark of 132, his rating is now down 6lb to 126.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: CLOUDY GLEN trained by V Williams, Hereford, 137 miles.
1 DOES HE KNOW(GB) (57)
BgAlkaased(USA)-Diavoleria 10 12-0
J Tom Bellamy E Cheek Pieces
T Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham
O Yes He Does Syndicate
B M. W. Easterby
S Kim Bailey Racing Ltd
2 DASHELDRASHER (GB) (58)
BgPassingGlance-SoLong 12 11-12
J Rex Dingle
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mrs B Tully and Mr R Lock
B Mrs C. C. Scott
S Brendon Powerwashers
3 CLOUDYGLEN (IRE) (23)
BgCloudings(IRE)-Ribble(IRE) 12 11-6
J Sean Bowen
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Hemmings Racing
B Gleadhill House Stud Ltd
S Trust Inns Limited
4 BLACKJACK MAGIC (GB) (71)
BgBlackSamBellamy(IRE)-OneWildNight 10 11-0
J Ben Godfrey E Blinkers,Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O T Hayward, O’Gorman, Walker & Patersons
B C. F. C. Jackson
S P3P Partners LLP
5 COPPERHEAD (GB) (23)
ChgSulamani(IRE)-How’sBusiness
11 11-0
J Freddie Gingell (3) E TongueStrap,CheekPieces
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Mrs G. C. Pritchard
B R. and J. Micklethwait
S Coral Racing Limited
6 ASK ME EARLY(IRE) (24)
GrgAsk-CottonAli(IRE)
11 10-7
J Bryan Carver E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Harry Fry, Corscombe
O The Dare Family
B Barry Lynch
S Grosvenor Sport
7 GUSTAVIAN (IRE) (8)
BgMahler-GrangeOscar(IRE)
10 10-5
J SamTwiston-Davies E Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Decimus Racing I
B Martin C. Fleming
S Geegeez.co.uk
TFRHHHHI BHA149
FORM51P-444 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Smart chaserwhoreturnedto formwhenlanding the Grimthorpe in first-time headgear at Doncaster in the spring. Best effort since when fourth there 8 weeks ago and very much strikesasthetypetodowellinveteranscompany.
Dec24 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/14 Charlie Uberalles 21/4l
Nov24 Chl 27f HcpC good 4/10 Abuffalosoldier(IRE) 12l Oct24 Chl 25f HcpC good 4/14 SeniorChief 15l
TFRHHHHI BHA147
FORM3400-34 D
TIMEFORMVIEWToughandlikeablesortwhohaswonsomeverygoodraces overhurdles/fencesovertheyears.Firstrunoverfencesforalmost2yearswhen thirdinthe1965ChaseatAscotandbuiltonthatwhenfourthinveteransevent atCheltenham.Returntofurtherwillsuitandhe’sverymuchaplayer.
Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Numitor
TFRHHHII BHA141
FORM53P-15F
TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to predict but talented on his day, as he provedwhen making awinning return inveterans event at Haydock inDecember Belowparnext2starts,though,andothersmoresolid.
17Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf F/8 Copperhead1Jan Chl 25f HcpC soft 5/5 ChantryHouse (IRE) 38l Dec24 Hay 25f HcpC soft 1/7 GoodBoyBobby(IRE) 71/2
TFRHHIII BHA135
FORM145F-PP CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned with success in the Badger Beer at Wincanton last season though has plenty to prove now having shapedasifamissbothstartsthisterm.
Nov24 Nwc 23f HcpC good P/13 Frero Banbou (FR)May24 Pun 24f HcpC soft P/12 Minella Crooner(IRE)Feb24 Kmp 24f HcpC soft F/12 Forward Plan (IRE) -
TFRHHHHI BHA135
FORM111221 C D
TIMEFORMVIEWIshavinganexcellentseasonandrecordedhisfourth winofthecampaigninveteransevent(SeriesFinal)atMarketRasenlast month,keepingongamely Only2lbhigherheresolikelytomakeanother boldbid.
17Jan Mkt 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/8 SamBrown 11/4l Dec24 Chl 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 Numitor nk Nov24 San 24f HcpC good 2/4 Certainly Red 13/4l
TFRHHIII BHA128
FORM0105-5P CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race off same mark last year but has struggledsince,includingbothstartsthisseason.
16Jan Wcn 26f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Collectors Item (IRE)Nov24 Bgr 24f HcpC soft 5/10 Celebre d’Allen (FR) 22l Apr24 Car 24f HcpC heavy 5/6 Elvis Mail (FR) 93/4
HHHHH BHA126
43-3P2F CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run is mounting up but he posted a very goodclosesecondatAintreeonBoxingDay.Gotnofurtherthanthe secondatSandownlastweekbutclaimsifoverthatheavyfall.
1Feb San 24f HcpC heavy F/9 O’Connell (IRE)Dec24 Ain 24f HcpC soft 2/7 Fortunate Man (IRE) nk Nov24 Nwc 23f HcpC good P/13 Frero Banbou (FR) -
8 CREDO (IRE) (24)
BmFameAndGlory-Tasmani(FR)
10 10-2
J HarryCobden E Visor,Tongue Strap
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O Potwell Racing Syndicate II
B John Fallon
S Geegeez.co.uk
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
TFRHHHII BHA122 FORM6-53444 C D
TIMEFORM VIEW Just respectable efforts at best this season but she’sonawinningmarkandistackingveteranscompanyforthefirst time,sonottakenlightlyinachangeofheadgear
16Jan Wcn 26f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Collectors Item (IRE) 6l Dec24 Hay 25f HcpC heavy 4/9 Egbert 14l Nov24 Hay 25f HcpC soft 4/9 Fontaine Collonges (FR) 50l
2024:ASK ME EARLY(IRE) 10 10 6Jonathan Burke 15-2 (HarryFry) 13 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 7, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Copperhead (GB), 4-1 Dashel Drasher (GB), 9-2 Does He Know (GB), 11-2 Gustavian (IRE), 9-1 Credo (IRE), 14-1 Cloudy Glen (IRE), 20-1 Ask Me Early (IRE), 25-1 Blackjack Magic (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
GUSTAVIAN is potentially well handicapped dropped into veteran company for the first time so should make a bold bid if over his heavy fall at Sandown last week. Copperhead is an obvious threat having won the Series Final at Market Rasen, with Dashel Drasher and Does He Know also considered.
HANDICAPHURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (PertempsHurdleSeriesQualifier)(GBBRACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £34000
Owners Prize Money 1st £13515, 2nd £6756, 3rd £3380, 4th £1690, 5th £843, 6th £422. (PenaltyValue £17690.20)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (38 wins from 127 runners, 30%) runs MOFASA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs CATCH HIM DERRY LONGESTTRAVELLER: HARSH trained by G Elliott, Ireland.
1 HITITI (FR) (23)
BgGreatPretender(IRE)-Val’melodie(FR)
8 12-0
J HarryKimber E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Robert Walford, Blandford
O Dr & Mrs John Millar
B Mr Ludovic Fleury et al S Tote
2 PUSHTHE BUTTON (IRE) (21)
GrgKingstonHill-TaraRose 6 12-0
J SamTwiston-Davies E Cheek Pieces
T Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham
O Jimmy & Susie Wenman
B J. & S. Wenman
S Courtiers Investment Services Limited
3 JERIKO DU REPONET(FR) (71)
BgChoeurduNord(FR)-UkalineduReponet(FR) 6 11-13
J Nico de Boinville
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O MrJohn P. McManus
B Mr Daniel Jannet
4 LOSSIEMOUTH (GB) (72)
BgMakfi-FirstBloom(USA)
10 11-13
J Stan Sheppard E Cheek Pieces
T Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary
O Lady Cobham
B Lady Cobham
5 PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS(IRE) (24)
BgMountNelson-SwingBowler 7 11-12
J JackTudor
T David Pipe, Wellington
O Mrs Jo Tracey,K Alexander, P&S Bryceland
B Mr Kenneth Alexander
S W & S Recycling
6 HARSH (GB) (42)
GrgDarkAngel(IRE)-AndryBrusselles 5 11-9
J Sean Bowen E Cheek Pieces
T Gordon Elliott, Ireland
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Gigginstown House Stud
S Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud
7 EXCELLO (FR) (23)
GrgCokoriko(FR)-Pafadas(FR) 6 11-7
J James Bowen
T Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
O Mrs Angela Yeoman
B Ecurie Sagara
S Unibet
FIFTH RACE
TFRHHHII BHA135
FORM20-2P26 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Developed into useful hurdler last season and has matched that level when runner-up twice back over fencesthiswinter,includinghere.Beatenquicklywhenabelow-form sixthatWindsorlastmonthandnowrevertstohurdles.
17Jan Wdr 22f HcpC soft 6/14 Hasthing (FR) 12l Dec24 Exe 24f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 Don’t Rightly Know 10l Nov24 Hay 25f HcpC soft P/9 Fontaine Collonges (FR) -
TFRHHHHI BHA135
FORM141-5P2
TIMEFORMVIEW Bumperwinner Went 2-3 in novice hurdles last season and hasimprovedagaininhandicapsthistimeround,bouncingbackquicklyfromapoor run at Haydock when narrowly denied atWindsor(3m good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces(retained)3weeksago Raised4lbbutstillmuchrespected.
19Jan Wdr 24f HcpH soft 2/12 Titan Discovery hd
Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15 Shoot First (IRE)Oct24 Chl 19f HcpH good 5/13 Wyenot 51/
TFRHHHHI BHA134
FORM111P-P5 BF
TIMEFORMVIEW Pointwinnerwhoalsolandedfirst3startsoverhurdleslast season,includingaGrade2.Playedupbeforehandwhenrunningnosortofraceon SandownchasereturnbutshapedokaybackhurdlingatNewburysince.Remains unexposedbutthemuchlongertripisanunknown(allRulesstartsaround2m).
Nov24 Nby 16f HcpH gd-sf 5/13 Navajo Indy 101/2l Nov24 San 15f HcpC good P/4 Brookie (IRE)Mar24 Chl 16f Hdl soft P/11 Slade Steel (IRE) -
TFRHHHII BHA134
FORM0/1115//-4
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timehurdlewinnerforTomLaceyattheend of2021andshowedheretainsplentyofabilitywhenfourthof11in3m Newbury handicap on return from a near 3-year absence in November
Nov24 Nby 24f HcpH soft 4/11 HerminoAa (FR) 51/2l Dec21 Nby 20f Hdl soft 5/7 Stage Star(IRE) 18l Dec21 San 19f Hdl gd-sf 1/5 VivaLavilla(IRE) 14l
TFRHHHHH BHA133
FORM216-341
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaping upwell in staying handicapsthis season, winning at Wincanton (3m, soft) last month, pleasingly showing no sign ofthewaywardnesswhich had proved costlyat Chepstowover Christmas.Therecouldbeevenmoretocome.
16Jan Wcn 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/11 HardyFella(IRE) 3/4l Dec24 Chp 23f HcpH soft 4/8 Woodie Flash (IRE) 1l Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft 3/15 Shoot First (IRE) 41/2l
TFRHHHII BHA130
FORM160046
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (2 1/2m, good) 42 days ago Tackles around 3m for thefirsttimenow.TopIrishstable’srunnersalwaysmeritrespect.
Dec24 Leo 20f HcpH gd-yd 6/20 Al Gasparo (FR) 63/4l Nov24 Fai 20f HcpH yield 4 Farmers Lodge (IRE) 71/2l Nov24 Nav 16f HcpH
TFRHHIII BHA128 FORM10P-223
TIMEFORM VIEW French import who showed useful form when winninga21fAscotgraduationchaselastwinter.Placedin3novices backhurdlingthiswinterbuthishandicapmarklookstoughonthose exploits. 17Jan Wdr
8 KEABLE (IRE) (25)
BgFameAndGlory-SarahsQuay(IRE) 8 11-3
J Callum Pritchard (5)
T Philip Hobbs &Johnson White, Minehead
O Mr P. J. Hobbs
B Mr Colm McHenry
S Philip Hobbs Racing
9 CATCH HIM DERRY(IRE) (39)
BgMilan-PrettyPresent(IRE) 7 11-2
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Jolly Boys Outing
B Knocktartan House Stud
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
10 STRACKAN (GB) (39)
BgBlueBresil(FR)-LuckofTheLegion(IRE) 6 11-2
J David Bass
T Henry Daly, Ludlow
O Gabb, Graham, Daly
B Mrs S. M. Newell &T. F. Lacey
S Humphrey Butler Ltd
11 MOFASA(GB) (42)
BgOcovango-NinnaNanna(FR) 9 11-1
J HarryCobden E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Mrs L. Maclennan
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd
S Morson Group
12 MAYHEM MYA(GB) (23)
BmAuthorized(IRE)-Thedeboftheyear 8 10-12
J Bryan Carver
T Chris Honour, Ashburton
O Mr G. Thompson
B G. D. Thompson
S Cotswold Stone Supplies
TFRHHHHI BHA124
FORM4P-5211 C
TIMEFORMVIEW Very lightly raced for his age and going the right way,winningover21.5fhereonNewYear’sDayandfollowingupover 3matNewburyafortnightlater,bothunderCallumPritchard.Raised another8lbbutfurtherprogresscan’tbediscounted.
15Jan Nby 24f HcpH soft 1/9 Job(FR) 3
1Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft 1/11 GentlemanJacques(IRE) 16l Dec24 Wcn 24f HcpH soft 2/10 Jongleurd’Etoiles
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORM121-1P6
TIMEFORMVIEWWon3ofhisfirst4handicaps,includinghardheldon21.5f NewtonAbbotreappearanceinOctober Disappointingwhenpulledupinthe valuable Betfair Stayers at Haydock ion November but shaped as if back in formwhensixthtoStrackanatCheltenhamonNewYear’sDay.
1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 6/9 Strackan
Nov24 Hay 24f HcpH soft P/15
Oct24 Ntn 21f HcpH heavy 1/9
TFRHHHII BHA123
FORMP0-2111 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Has returned an improved performer, completing a hat-trick on soft/heavywhen seeing off8 rivals at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. Was well positioned the way that race unfolded so willneedmoreagainoff6lbhigher
1Jan Chl 23f HcpH soft 1/9 IdefixdeCiergues(FR)2
TFRHHIII BHA122
FORM155P-PP
TIMEFORM VIEW Has lost his way over fences (pulled up last 3 starts)soneedsareturntohurdlestosparkarevival.
Dec24 Don 23f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Finn Lough (IRE)Nov24 Wcn 25f HcpC good P/10 Al Dancer(FR)Apr24 Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/13 Sharjah (FR) -
TFRHHIII BHA119
FORM4-4PU12 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed an 18.5f course handicap hurdle in December and backed that up when a good second over fences at Windsor (2 1/2m) last month. Stamina a concern racing beyond 21/2mforthefirsttime.
17Jan Wdr 20f HcpC soft 2/7 PanicAttack (IRE) 5l Dec24 Exe 18f HcpH gd-sf 1/5 IntoThePark(IRE) 1l Nov24 Aut 18f Hdl soft U/11 La Delirante (FR) -
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: SHALLOWRIVER (IRE) 8 9 13 BradleyHarris 10-1 (Anthony Charlton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 2, 4, 6, 11. Stewards Note:
MOFASA: Following its run on 29/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Jeriko du Reponet (FR), 6-1 Push The Button (IRE), Keable (IRE), 7-1 Strackan (GB), 15-2 Phantomofthepoints (IRE), 14-1 Hititi (FR), Catch Him Derry (IRE), 18-1 Lossiemouth (GB), Harsh (GB), Mofasa (GB), 22-1 Excello (FR), Mayhem Mya (GB)
PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS could easily have more to come and is taken to follow up last month’s Wincanton success, perhaps at the main expense of Push The Button who ran a cracker in a competitive event at Windsor recently The thriving Keable is a must for the shortlist, while Jeriko du Reponet could have a big say if his stamina holds up markedly in trip
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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000
Owners Prize Money 1st £7270, 2nd £3634, 3rd £1818, 4th £909, 5th £454. (PenaltyValue £9505.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Scott
(18 wins from 115 runners, 16%) runs BONZA BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): V Williams (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs FIRE DANCER
WEIGHTWATCHER: FIRE DANCER won off a handicap mark of 114, his rating is now down 9lb to 105. LONGESTTRAVELLER: BRULURE NOIRE trained by R Bandey, Kingsclere, 181 miles.
1 FLASH GORCOMBE (GB) (39)
BgAlqaahir(USA)-SeemofGold
8 12-2
J HarryKimber E Tongue Strap
T Robert Walford, Blandford
O Mr Phill Meaden
B Mr Phill Meaden
S Gorcombe Extreme Sports
2 SHERBORNE (IRE) (66)
BgGetaway(GER)-LuckofTheDeise(IRE) 9 11-13
J Freddie Gingell (3) E Tongue Strap
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Geoff Kennington and Geoff Nicholas
B Mrs E. A. Pendarves
S Coral Racing Limited
3 LONGSHANKS (IRE) (27)
BgScorpion(IRE)-CashALawn(IRE) 11 11-13
J Ben Godfrey E Cheek Pieces
T KayleyWoollacott, Crewkerne
O House Family Partnership
B Con O’Keeffe
S LydeardFarmBushCamp&Lodge,TheFirehouseSomerset
4
BRULURE NOIRE (IRE) (15)
BgCalifet(FR)-JuliaGlynn(IRE) 8 11-11
J HarryBannister
T Richard Bandey, Kingsclere
O Miss A. M. Reed
B Seamus Cooney
S Tote
5 BONZABOY(GB) (45)
ChgSchiaparelli(GER)-PurplePatch 8 11-10
J Rex Dingle E Cheek Pieces
T Jeremy Scott, Dulverton
O Mr G. T. Lever
B Mr G. T. Lever
S Brendon Powerwashers
6 LOOKING FOR LARRY(IRE) (39)
BgTelescope(IRE)-Tavira
J MrJake Bament (7)
T Tim Dennis, Bude
O Mrs Jill Dennis
B Mrs Jill Dennis
7 HAAS
BOY(FR) (79)
7 11-10
TFRHHHHH BHA112 FORM2110-01 CD
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth chase win ofhis careerwhen wide-margin winneroverC&D (heavy) 6weeks ago A7lb rise maynot be enough tostophimwithyardremainingingoodinform.
1Jan Exe 19f HcpC soft 1/5 JoeCotton(IRE) 16l Dec24 Exe 21f HcpH soft 7/11 BabySage 23l Apr24 Lud 23f HcpC good 8/9 HoracioApple’s (FR) 50l
TFRHHHHI BHA109 FORMP32-224
TIMEFORMVIEW OffthemarkoverfencesinthemudatWincantonlast winter.Returnedwithcreditablerunner-upeffortsoverC&DandatNewton Abbot(21f)inOctoberbutshapedlikeanonstayerwhenawell-heldfourth backatWincantonlasttime.Respectedbackdownintrip
Dec24 Wcn 25f HcpC soft 4/6 Poppa Poutine (IRE) 23l Oct24 Ntn 20f HcpC heavy 2/7 Livin On Luco (IRE) 3/
Oct24 Exe 19f HcpC good 2/10 Harrys Hope (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA109
FORMr223-25 CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won under Rules for quite some time but heldformwelloffsimilarmarksoverhurdleslastterm.Notdisgraced when fifth on return here last month though was fit from points. Makesfirststartoverfencesforthisyard
13Jan Exe 23f HcpH soft 5/7 Jack Sprat (IRE) 11l Apr24 Fls 23f HcpH soft 3/8 Mahland (IRE) 4l Mar24 Exe 23f HcpH soft 2/8 Stratton Oakmont (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHII BHA107
FORM1341-35 D
TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last term with success at Chepstow in April. Decent third at Fontwell on return but not in same form at Uttoxeter2weeksago Lessdemandingconditionsheremayhelp
25Jan Utt 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Immortal Fame (IRE) 28l Dec24 Fon 19f HcpC soft 3/7 Hudson de Grugy(FR) 93/4l Apr24 Chp 19f HcpC gd-sf 1/9 TheBoolaBoss(IRE) 43/4l
TFRHHIII BHA106
FORM2112-0P CD
TIMEFORMVIEWThefirstof2winsinthemudlastspringcameover C&Dbuthehasn’tfiredin2comebackrunsthiswinter.Bestwatched untilshowingmore.
Dec24 Wcn 20f HcpC gd-sf P/8 PedleyWood (IRE)Nov24 Fls 23f HcpC gd-sf 10/13 Impatient (FR) 27l Apr24 Fls 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/7 Ballinsker(IRE) 1l
TFRHHHHI BHA106
FORM6516/-01 C
TIMEFORM VIEW Second course handicap hurdle success when seeingoff10rivalsover21.5fhereonNewYear’sDayunderthisrider A 7lb rise looks manageable if taking to fences at the first attempt (pointwinner).
1Jan Exe 21f HcpH soft 1/11 WilliamPhilo 6l
Nov24 Chp 19f HcpH gd-sf 10/17 Molto Bene (IRE) 20l Apr23 Tnt 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Picks Lad 18l
TFRHHHII BHA105
BgDiamondBoy(FR)-NakerMome(FR) 8 11-9
J HarryCobden
T Emma Lavelle, Marlborough
O Mr Malcolm Olden
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis
S Hatherden Horse Transport
FORM532P-30
TIMEFORMVIEW Failedto meet market expectations several times lastseasonforCharlieLongsdonandsimilarstorybothstartsforthis yardthisterm.Expensivetofollow.
Nov24 Chp 23f HcpC gd-sf 8/13 Petty Cash (IRE) 33l Oct24 Her 21f HcpH good 3/8 Gris Majeur(FR) 19l Mar24 Nby 24f HcpH gd-sf P/10 BumpyJohnson (IRE) -
8 FIRE DANCER (FR) (38)
BgMartaline-SteelDancer(FR)
9 11-9
J Miss LucyTurner(5) E Cheek Pieces
T Venetia Williams, Hereford
O Venetia Williams Racehorse Syndicate V
B Ecurie Maulepaire et al
S Faucets Limited
9 TIMETO BITE (IRE) (52)
BgScorpion(IRE)-TimeToAct
10 10-10
J Bryan Carver E Blinkers
T Chris Honour, Ashburton
O The Chris Honour Racing Club
B Barry Murphy
S Cotswold Stone Supplies
10 VALIRANN GOLD (IRE) (27)
BgValirann(FR)-GolaStar(IRE) 8 10-7
J Ned Fox (3) E Tongue Strap, Cheek Pieces
T Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton
O Mrs Andrew May and Mrs Mark Bentley
B George R. Williams
11 TRIBESMANS GLORY(IRE) (22)
BgJeremy(USA)-Benecash(IRE) 11 10-3
J Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
T Chris Down, Cullompton
O Mr N. Tucker
B Gregory Rossiter
S Woodwarm Stoves
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
TFRHHHII BHA105
FORM520-245 D
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningstartforthisyardonthebackofa lengthyabsenceatLudlowinJanuary2023.Provedinconsistentsince but has been given a chance bythe handicapper and can’t be ruled outinfirst-timeheadgear
2Jan Hun 19f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 HeardThat (IRE) 38l Dec24 Lei 20f HcpC soft 4/6 East Street (IRE) 11l May24 Fls 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/11 BostonJoe (IRE) 7
TFRHHHII BHA92
FORM2-1246P CD
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up when making all at Newton Abbot in May and continued in good heart when runner-up at Fakenham13dayslater.However,hehasn’tfullyfiredin3startssince returningfromabreakinOctobersoneedstobounceback.
Dec24 Exe 19f HcpC gd-sf P/15 ImperialJoe (IRE)Nov24 Asc 23f HcpC good 6/10 Law ofSupply(IRE) 43l Oct24 Plm 19f HcpC good 4/7 West Orchard (IRE) 25l
TFRHHHII BHA89
FORM23-3632 D
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest chaser who recorded his best effort this seasonwhen13/4lengthssecondover17.5fhere(heavy)27daysago, thoughwaspossiblyflatteredfrom8lboutofthehandicap Morewill beneededtogoonebetterthistime.
13Jan Exe 17f HcpC soft 2/7 Passing Kate 13/4l Dec24 Fon 17f HcpC soft 3/6 Koenigsstern (IRE) 10
Dec24 Fon 21f HcpC soft 6/9 Shillanavogy (IRE) 23l
TFRHHHHI BHA85
FORM26-6126
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended losing run with a narrow success at Warwick in May and resumed with a good second at Taunton in November Shapedasifstillingoodformbackatatripthatseemed tostretchhimtheresincesonottakenlightly
18Jan Tnt 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/14 Safe Destination 8
Nov24 Tnt 18f HcpC gd-sf 2/13 MyRockstar(IRE)
/
May24 War 20f HcpC good 1/10 HarlemSoul hd
2024: CREBILLY(IRE) 7 11 0Jonjo O’NeillJr5-2 (Jonjo O’Neill) 3 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 10 Stewards Note:
FIRE DANCER: Following its run on 2/1/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Flash Gorcombe (GB), 13-2 Looking For Larry (IRE), 17-2 Valirann Gold (IRE), 9-1 Fire Dancer (FR), 11-1 Sherborne (IRE), Haas Boy (FR), 12-1 Tribesmans Glory (IRE), 16-1 Longshanks (IRE), Brulure Noire (IRE), Time To Bite (IRE), 22-1 Bonza Boy (GB)
FLASH GORCOMBE has a terrific strike rate (successful 6 out of last 13 starts over fences) and should have more wins in him judged by his wide-margin success over C&D on New Year’s Day. Looking For Larry landed a gamble over hurdles on the same card and this point winner is an interesting chase debutant, while Tribesmans Glory and Sherborne should both benefit from this shorter distance.
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(Category3Elimination)(GBBRACE)
for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £17500
Owners Prize Money 1st £7068, 2nd £3533, 3rd £1768, 4th £884, 5th £441. (PenaltyValue £9241.75)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (38 wins from 127 runners, 30%) runs JERIKO PLACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Derham (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runs KORKORAN LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONLY WAY IS UP trained by D Skelton, Alcester, 154 miles.
1 CATCHINTSAVO (IRE) (70)
BgWalkInThePark(IRE)-Catcheragain(IRE) 5 11-7
J SamTwiston-Davies
T Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster
O House Family Partnership
B Thistletown Stud
S Lydeard Farm Bush Camp & Lodge
2 ILOSTASOCK (IRE) (120)
GrgElKabeir(USA)-Killura(USA) 5
J Ben Godfrey
T Ella Pickard, Taunton
O Nigel Sanders and Ella Pickard
B Mrs Ebba Pate
S Differentia Consulting Ltd
3 JERIKO PLACE (FR) (59)
ChgMaskedMarvel-VanikaPlace(FR)
J HarryCobden
T Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
O Ms T. Roach
B Mr Eric Aubree & Mme Maryse Aubree
S Morson Group
4
KOCKTAILBLEU (FR) (21)
GrgMagneticjim(IRE)-TuniqueBleue(FR) 5 11-7
J Rex Dingle
T Chris Gordon, Winchester
O Cox, Russell, Lloyd, Finnegan & Scanlon
B A. Peltier, D. Juste &J. Houdin
S EquestrianFencing&TimberLtd,GoodwinRacingLtd
5 KORKORAN (FR) (371)
BgNoRiskAtAll(FR)-Kotkieglote(FR) 5 11-7
J Paul O’Brien
T Harry Derham, Newbury
O Barratt Racing
B S.C.P Haras Des Coudraies
S OLBG
6 KRIPTICJIM (FR) (39)
BgMagneticjim(IRE)-Tersina(FR) 5 11-7
J Brendan Powell
T Joe Tizzard, Sherborne
O Brocade Racing
B Mr Olivier Quiniou
S Coral Racing Limited
7 ONLYWAYIS UP(IRE) (301)
BgMalinas(GER)-PremierRose(IRE) 5 11-7
J HarrySkelton
T Dan Skelton, Alcester
O Mr Louis Jacobs & MrJ Burrows
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
S Ladbrokes,TheAirAmbulanceService(Warks&Northants)
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM52
TIMEFORM VIEW £90,000 buy after finishing runner-up on the second of2 starts in Irish points (Dec 1) Respected forayardwith a strongbumperrecord
TFRHIIII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORMVIEW80/1andhooded,lastof9inbumperatChepstow onNHdebutinOctober Hadwindsurgerysince.Likelyoutsider
Oct24 Chp 16f NHF gd-sf 9/9 Moneygarrow (IRE) 54l
TFRHHHII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, held back by inexperience eighth of 12 in bumper at Warwick on NH debut 59 days ago Could prove a differentpropositionnow.
Dec24 War 16f NHF gd-sf 8/12 LegalWeapon (GER) 81/2l
TFRHHHHI BHAFORMF5-3F2
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed only from 4 starts in points but made a good start to his Rules career when second of 10 in bumper at Windsor (good to soft) 21 days ago. Best of those with bumper experience.
19Jan Wdr 16f NHF soft 2/10 Idaho Sun (IRE) 3l
TFRHHHHH BHAFORM1-
TIMEFORM VIEW Cost £240,000 after winning sole start in Irish points last February The stable had one with a similar profile win easilyatWetherbyrecently Marketconfidencelikelysignificant.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
TFRHHHII BHAFORMF-42
TIMEFORM VIEW Every chance when falling 2 out in an Irish point andhasshowedpromiseonbothbumperstarts,latterlygoingdown onlynarrowlyoverC&D Thislooksquiteastrongrace,though,sohe’ll likelyrequireimprovementtogoonebetter 1Jan Exe 16f
TFRHHHHI BHAFORM3-
TIMEFORMVIEW Third sole start in Irish points last April. Joined a leading yard for his Rules career and would very much enter the reckoningifthebettingvibesarestrong.
RACECOURSE DEBUT
8 SHETHATSHARES (IRE) (24)
BmMizzou(IRE)-BellaMiranda 5 11-0
J MrHarveyBarfoot-Saunt E Tongue Strap
T Tracey Barfoot-Saunt, Wotton-under-Edge
O A Good Days Racing
B Mr M. Kearney TFRHIIII BHAFORM0
TIMEFORM VIEW 300/1 when tailed off on Wincanton debut last month. 16Jan Wcn
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:TEESHAN (IRE) 5 11 8 HarryCobden 10-11 (Paul Nicholls) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Korkoran (FR), 3-1 Kocktail Bleu (FR), 13-2 Only Way Is Up (IRE), 15-2 Catchintsavo (IRE), Kripticjim (FR), 14-1 Jeriko Place (FR), 150-1 Ilostasock (IRE), 300-1 She That Shares (IRE)
Expensive Irish point recruit KORKORAN gets the nod to make a winning start to his Rules career for in-form Harry Derham, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting speak in his favour given that the stable had an easy first-time-out bumper winner at Wetherby last weekend. Kocktail Bleu ran to a decent level when runner-up at Windsor and looks sure to go well again, while Catchintsavo and Only Way Is Up are other interesting newcomers to the bumper ranks.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.30 - THE TRUSTATRADER APPROVED AND REVIEWED TRADES PEOPLE EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10619 to the winning horse The second to receive £4892, the third £2445 and the fourth £1224. for novice four, five, six and seven yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible,which have not run in a flat race Enterbynoon, February3rd and pay£97 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. February7th.Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o, 6-y-o and 7-y-o 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, awinnerofa Class 3to Class 5 hurdle race 5lb Of 2hurdleracesorofaClass1orClass2hurdlerace8lbNoallowancetotakeaHorse’sweightbelow10st2lb Inaddition,aprizewillbe presented to the stable staff responsible forthe best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OFTHE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Horses placed first, second, third or fourth in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) ofthe E.B.F ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run overtwo miles about four furlongs at Sandown Park on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. 25 entries at £97. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8137; Second £4070; Third £2034; Fourth£1018.(PenaltyValue£10619.70)A
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.00 -THEAGATHACHRISTIE MARES’ NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23092 to the winning horse The second to receive £8668, the third £4340, the fourth £2164 and the fifth £1084. for novice five yrs old and upwards mares only Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m. February7th.Weights: 5-y-o 11st; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, awinnerofa Class 2weight-for-age orClass 1 handicapsteeplechase3lbOfaClass1weight-for-agesteeplechase5lb TheMousetrapCupwillbepresentedtothewinningOwner to be held until January 31st, next year The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money forthis race 10 entries at £200 - Closed February 3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£17684;Second £7260;Third£3632;Fourth£1816;Fifth£908.(PenaltyValue£23092)A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.30 - THE trustatrader.com NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23776 to the winning horse The second to receive £8904, the third £4448 and the fourth £2220 for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 11 entries at £200 - Closed February 3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£18248;Second£7460;Third£3728;Fourth£1864.(PenaltyValue£23776)A SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 -THETRUSTATRADERAPPLYTODAYVETERANS’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE
CHASE
(CLASS 2) (Qualifier) (Leg 1 ofThe Stayers’Veterans’ Chase Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £19771 to the winning horse The second to receive £9089, the third £4544, the fourth £2272, the fifth £1136 and the sixth £566. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions) £190 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £38 stakeifthehorseisrated123orlowerwith£152extraifthehorseisdeclaredtorunDeclareby10.00a.m.February7th.Penalties,after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. All horses which have Started in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enterTHE STAYERS’ VETERANS’STEEPLECHASEFINAL,toberunoveradistanceofaboutthreemilesatSandownParkonJanuary3rd,2026.Intheevent of the abandonment of a qualifying race, any horse which had been declared to run in that race under the provisions of Rule (F)89, or any horse entered to run in that race ifthe time of abandonment was priorto the declaration stage, will be qualified to enterthe Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from a qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final.PLEASENOTE:AnovicehorseshallonlybequalifiedtoruninthisraceifithasrunaminimumofthreetimesinSteepleChasesin GreatBritain,IrelandorFranceor,havingrunintwosuchraces,hasbeenplacedinthefirstfouroneachoccasion,inaccordancewith paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 13 entries, 1 at £38 and 12 at £190 - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£15105;Second£7551;Third£3777;Fourth£1889;Fifth£942;Sixth£471.(PenaltyValue£19771.40)
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.33 - THE PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £17690tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £8132,thethird £4066,the fourth £2033,the fifth £1016 andthe sixth £506. forfiveyrs old and upwards. £170 stake ifthe horse is rated 130 orhigher, or£34 stake ifthe horse is rated 129 orlowerwith £136 extra ifthe horse is declaredto run Declare by10.00 a.m. February7th. Penalties, afterFebruary 1st, 2025, foreach hurdle race won 7lb THE PERTEMPS GROUPhas generously sponsored this race In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible forthe best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four inthis racewill be eligibleto enterTHE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL(AHANDICAPHURDLE RACE)to be run overa distance ofabout three miles at Cheltenham on March 13th, 2025. PLEASE NOTE:Anovice orjuvenile horse shall onlybe qualifiedto run inthis race ifit has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries,4 at £34 and 15 at £170. - Closed February3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£13515;Second £6756;Third £3380; Fourth £1690; Fifth £843; Sixth £422. (PenaltyValue £17690.20)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe WeightsandHandicappingCodecompliedwithwhereapplicable.
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Sixth Race 4.08 -THETRUSTATRADER FULLYVETTEDTRADESPEOPLE HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 andthe fifth £545. forfiveyrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also opento such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) £90 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staffresponsible forthe best turned out horse. 18 entries, 1 at £18 and 17 at £90 - Closed February3rd, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£7270;Second£3634;Third£1818;Fourth£909;Fifth£454.(PenaltyValue£9505.80) SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.43 -THETRUSTATRADERYOU CANTRUSTOURTRADERS OPEN MAIDEN NATIONALHUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 2) (Category3 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9241 to the winning horse The secondto receive £4252,thethird £2126,the fourth £1064 andthe fifth £530 formaiden four, five and sixyrs old only,which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races.Enterbynoon,February3rd andpay£87stake,Declareby10.00a.m.February7th.Weights:4-y-o10st9lb;5-y-oand6-y-o11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb In addition, a prize will be presented to the stable staff responsible for the best turned out horse. 23 entries at £87. - Closed February 3rd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7068; Second £3533;Third £1768; Fourth £884; Fifth £441.(PenaltyValue£9241.75)A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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