SKY BET RACEDAY
SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025
FIRST RACE 12.30 x 2m 7f 95y
The Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs OUR PINK LADY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs OUR PINK LADY Longest Traveller: KADEX trained by A Jones, Timberscombe, 301 miles.
1 MALAGO ROSE (IRE) (18) 34-1551 CD 7 12-0
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Avichi (IRE) Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr K.M.Harris Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Drumlin Bloodstock
S
TIMEFORM VIEW Beaten a fair way on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow in November, but career-best on second start for Neil Mulholland, winning a 7-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 18 days ago, although flattered by the winning margin. 6lb rise makes life tougher here. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 OUR PINK LADY (IRE) (17) 114-50P 7 11-8
Br B or Br m Westerner - Littlegrace Lady (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mr Neil Berry & Mr Alan Herbert James Owen, Newmarket T
B Marian Slattery & John O’Connor
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest start to this year when pulled up (went without tongue-tie) in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 17 days ago. Tongue-tie back on and dangerous to dismiss now back below latest winning mark, for in-form yard who have an outstanding record here (32% strike rate). TFRHHHII BHA94
3 CHANCELLORSTOWN (IRE) (40) 000-425 BF 7 11-3
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Joyride (GER) Kevin Brogan J
O Andrew & Sarah Wates Toby Lawes, Beare Green T
B P. Casey Lawmens Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form in cheekpieces when going down by a nose in 25f Plumpton handicap in November but below-par when fifth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, soft) 40 days ago, not suited by drop in distance. Blinkers on for first time and good chance he can bounce back over this trip. TFRHHHHI BHA89
4 AWESOME FOURSOME (GB) (31) 3-25443 BF 8 11-2
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Mini Muck James Turner (5) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper/hurdles winner who ran well when runner-up at Ludlow in May. Not in same form since, making mistakes tried over fences at this venue. Raced lazily but did plug on into third (of 7, Ffos Las, 20f) when back over hurdles latest. Might be more in his comfort zone now up in trip with visor on. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 KADEX (FR) (61) PPF-PP5 7 10-13
Br B g Saddex - Califete Royale (FR) James Best J
O Mr Ryan Kerins Alan Jones, Timberscombe T
B Mme Jocelyne Ventrou & Mr Guy Cherel
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair sort at his best but has tumbled down the weights. Retains some ability, completed for the first time in 7 outings here in November, failing to see it out. Interesting contender back hurdling with blinkers/tongue-tie back on today, but clearly comes with some risks. TFRHHHHI BHA85
6 MERSEY STREET (IRE) (23) 6042P4 7 10-13
Br B g Califet (FR) - Seeking Susan (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O The Iveragh Syndicate Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B J. H. Kidd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Second here in October and back to form tackling 3m for the first time when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (soft) 23 days ago, ridden positively, headed final 50 yards, didn’t quite get home. Sharper track and better ground may help him see out the trip today. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA85
7 DE VEGA’S WARRIOR (IRE) (34) 0533 6 10-12
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oh Sedulous (IRE) Lilly Pinchin J O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Dubois Holdings Ltd & Lope de Vega Synd. Jayplas S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat. Best run over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces (removed today) when third of 11 (20.5f, Southwell) on handicap debut last month. Lightly-raced in this sphere and not ruled out tackling a staying trip for the first time, especially as yard has hit form in recent weeks. TFRHHHII BHA84
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 7-2 Mersey Street (IRE), 4-1 Malago Rose (IRE), 9-2 Chancellorstown (IRE), 6-1 Awesome Foursome (GB), 8-1 Our Pink Lady (IRE), 9-1 De Vega’s Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Kadex (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW A tricky opening race. MERSEY STREET finished second here in October and shaped well when not quite getting home on his first try over 3m (soft) last month, only headed in the final 50 yards having made the running. He should be able to see out this trip back on a sharper track and can take this under a positive ride. Kadex showed glimpses of his old ability last time and he’d be a big player if able to build on that, while Chancellorstown should be more at home back up in trip today
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SECOND RACE 1.05 x 2m 3y
The Sky Bet Acca Freeze Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 7 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs RUNAWAY TRAIN
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs RUNAWAY TRAIN
Longest Traveller: MAVIS PIKE trained by N Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham, 171 miles.
1 REALISTIC OPTIMISM (IRE) (35) 152/-534 8 12-0
Br Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Innisfree Dawn (IRE) Will Featherstone (8) J
O Mr John H. W. Finch Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B R. J. Whitford BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful bumper winner in Ireland in 2022. Best effort for current connections when fourth of 11 in a novice hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago, took closer order 3 out but unable to sustain effort. Not ruled out on handicap debut on only his fourth start over timber TFRHHHII BHA100
2 MAVIS PIKE (GB) (35) 53-5136 CD 6 12-0
Br B m Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Definitley Lovely James Turner (3) J
O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all on handicap debut over C&D in October Not in the same form when a well-held third under a penalty at Fontwell the following week and struggled in a stronger contest when last seen 35 days ago (last of 6, Windsor). Needs to bounce back, but could do so at this venue. TFRHHHHI BHA100
3 KALIF D’AIRY (FR) (24) 033-002 5 11-13
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Ulifa d’Airy (FR) Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O S. Packham, A. Austin and B. Austin Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B S.C.E.A. de La Vallee De L’Orne KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Heavily backed returning from a break when second of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, soft) 24 days ago. travelled powerfully and not helped by untidy jump 2 out. Back in trip today but didn’t look short of speed on that occasion and should have an excellent chance. TFRHHHHH BHA99
4 RUNAWAY TRAIN (IRE) (24) 65F624 5 11-5
Br B g Bullet Train - Violin Davis (FR) Ben Bromley J
O Mr & Mrs R Sage James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORM VIEW Second on handicap debut at Southwell (2m) in November, faring best of the trio who ensured a brisk early gallop. Seemingly not suited by the step up in trip when fourth of 6 at Fontwell (19.1f) 24 days ago. Not discounted back down in trip for yard with an excellent strike-rate here. TFRHHHII BHA91
5 ORDER OF PROGRESS (GB) (34) 0P-3300 5 11-1
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Super Cookie Cameron Iles (3) J
O Mr R P Holley
B Mr J. R. & Mrs E. M. Lloyd
Louise Allan, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper in December 2023 for Tom Lacey but hasn’t achieve a great deal over hurdles in recent months for new yard. Needs more.
TFRHHIII BHA87
6 CHARACTER TESTING (GB) (38) 332F2 4 10-12
Br B g Time Test - Characterized
O Character Testing Syndicate
Tristan Durrell J
Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Fresh Air S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair scorer on the Flat up to 10f for Tom Clover Left that yard for £9,000 and has been consistent over hurdles (but remains a maiden) for current connections. Hood on for the first time when second of 8 at Warwick (16f) last month, keen and outbattled late on. Place claims again now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA97
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T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 EKLIL (GB) (34) P-300 6 10-10
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Raaqy (IRE) Philip Armson J
O Adrian Lewers & Dan Shaw
Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on the Flat but hasn’t shown much over hurdles, finishing down the field at Plumpton (15.9f) 34 days ago. Goes handicapping now but others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA82
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
REALISTIC OPTIMISM: Following its run on 15/12/2024 it was reported that the horse slipped on the bend.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 15-8 Kalif d’Airy (FR), 11-4 Character Testing (GB), 6-1 Mavis Pike (GB), 7-1 Realistic Optimism (IRE), 15-2 Runaway Train (IRE), 40-1 Order of Progress (GB), 50-1 Eklil (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW KALIF D’AIRY was well-backed and moved through the race powerfully when second over further on Boxing Day. The drop back to 2m should pose no problem, and he can go one better today in a race that should be run to suit. The consistent Character Testing should be in the money yet again, along with Mavis Pike who is down in class and returns to the scene of her sole victory
PREDICTION:
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THIRD RACE 1.40 x 2m 5f 44y
The Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2625, 2nd £1312, 3rd £657, 4th £328, 5th £164. (Penalty Value £3432.65)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): N Twiston-Davies (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs SUPASUNRISE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Twiston-Davies (1 win from 8 runners, 12%) runs SUPASUNRISE Longest Traveller: PILGRIMS KING trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 339 miles.
1 MORTENS LEAM (GB) (41) 13U-444 CD 13 12-0
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Bonnet’s Pieces Harry Reed J
O Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham T
B Mrs P. Sly
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who came in a creditable fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 41 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 KANKIN (GB) (32) 3-15200 CD 9 11-12
Br Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Touriga Harry Bannister J
O The 25 Club Alex Hales, Edgecote T
B Wood Hall Stud Winwood Construction UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, only seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Ludlow (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time and this C&D winner needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA98
3 JIMMYJEROO (GB) (19) 0-004P6 7 11-9
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Danarama Lilly Pinchin J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mr & Mrs J. Young Jayplas S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden hurdler wasn’t disgraced when sixth of 13 in handicap at Warwick (19f, soft) 19 days ago. Respected on his chase debut with few miles still on the clock. TFRHHHII BHA95
4 PILGRIMS KING (IRE) (31) 14-PPPP 9 11-4
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - So You Said (IRE) Shane Fenelon (5) J
O Mr Einsley Harries Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Ms Anne Marie Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 19f chase winner last term but pulled up all 4 runs this season, latest in handicap chase (80/1) at Ffos Las (25.3f, heavy) 31 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA90
5 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (39) 3-P2530 9 11-3
Br B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA) Finn Lambert (3) J
O Jump For Fun Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in only tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA89
6 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (282) 30P215- CD 9 11-0
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE) Lewis Stones (3) J
O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 JACK DOYEN (IRE) (19) 24-3223 D 9 10-9
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Reynella Cross (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Wardington Hopefuls Ben Case, Banbury T
B James Murtagh David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, soft) 19 days ago. Place prospects once more.
TFRHHHII BHA81
8 ANNIE NAIL (IRE) (18) 52323-5 8 10-8
Br Ch m Doyen (IRE) - Castletown Girl Aaron Anderson (5) J
O Racehorse Ownership Club Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
B Sunnyhill Stud Racehorse Ownership Club S
TIMEFORM VIEW In good nick without winning over fences for Alexandra Dunn in 2023. Looked rusty after 17 months for new yard when fifth over hurdles here 18 days ago. Can take a step forward now.
TFRHHHII BHA80
9 JUKEBOX D’EDDY (FR) (53) 350043 6 10-2
Br B g Fly With Me (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has started well over fences, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 53 days ago. Merits serious consideration with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHH BHA74
10 SHAW’S CROSS (IRE) (34) 353052 13 10-2
Br B g Mr Dinos (IRE) - Capparoe Cross (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J
O Mareildar Racing Part 1 Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Mr N. Davis Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run but he posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA72
11 NOAH’S LIGHT (IRE) (33) 1025PP D 8 10-2
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) James Best J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B Brian Kiely Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newton Abbot last July but arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, soft) 33 days ago. Lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA70
12 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (234) 0/P00-P5 7 10-2
Br Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE) Ben Poste J
O Mrs C Marsh Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Mr J. P. Finlay Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last April but off since a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over fences.
TFRHHIII BHA86
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point bumper in 2022 but well held under Rules so far, including in pair of chase tries for Lucy Wadham. Cheekpieces reached for on yard debut after 7 months off. TFRHHIII BHA69
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13 GO FOX (GB) (28) 365065 C 10 10-2
Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Bling Bling (IRE) Freddie Gingell (3) J
O The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnership Neil King, Burderop T B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who came in a well-held fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (23.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Fourteen runs since last success in 2023. TFRHHIII BHA69
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 13.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2, 9, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 11, 12, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6, 10, 11.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-2 Mortens Leam (GB), 13-2 Shaw’s Cross (IRE), 7-1 Jack Doyen (IRE), Jukebox d’Eddy (FR), 8-1 Supasunrise (IRE), Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 11-1 Kankin (GB), 14-1 Annie Nail (IRE), 18-1 Jimmyjeroo (GB), 25-1 Bombay Sunset (IRE), 40-1 Pilgrims King (IRE), Go Fox (GB), 50-1 Noah’s Light (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW JUKEBOX D’EDDY rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a deserved breakthrough success at the chief expense of in-form C&D scorer Mortens Leam. Annie Nail and Jimmyjeroo also need factoring into this open handicap.
RESULTS
FOURTH RACE 2.15 x 2m 4f 1y
The Sky Bet Build A Bet
Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6500 x Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2712, 2nd £1357, 3rd £678, 4th £339. (Penalty Value £3539.90)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (21 wins from 77 runners, 27%) runs AVIATION Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs ESCAPOLOGIST Longest Traveller: MOHAWK CHIEF trained by P & M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 339 miles.
1 AVIATION (IRE) (38) 432 6 11-7
Br Gr g Martaline - Keep Face (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well sole start in bumpers and built on encouraging hurdles debut when second of 12 upped to 21f in a Warwick maiden last month. Remains open to improvement and he’s a leading player TFRHHHHH BHA115
2 DWIGHT K SCHRUTE (GB) (694) 1/- 6 11-7
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Artofmen (FR) David Bass J
O Apache Star Racing Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Mr & Mrs D. Futter BetVictor S
TIMEFORM VIEW £80,000 4-y-o. Successful sole run between the flags in February 2023 and, though absent since, he needs a close look on Rules debut for his in-form new yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 EDUCATOR (GB) (17) 56 6 11-7
Br Br g Deep Impact (JPN) - Diploma Lilly Pinchin J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Queen Elizabeth II Jayplas S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 WINGMANN (IRE) (61) 006 5 11-7
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bride Lady (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Fakenham Race Club Ben Case, Banbury T
B T. McAuliffe David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in novice hurdle here (16f, good to soft, 10/1) on hurdles bow 61 days ago. Up in trip now. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 SUZY WOOD (GB) (48) 00 6 11-0
Br B m Scorpion (IRE) - Winnie Wood Caoilin Quinn J
O Kilbrannan Racing Andy Irvine, East Grinstead T
B Ian and Mrs Cobb Funnel Fuel S
TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a couple of bumpers and needs a big step forward now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Aviation (IRE), 10-3 Mohawk Chief (USA), 9-2 Dwight K Schrute (GB), Escapologist (FR), 14-1 Educator (GB), 40-1 Wingmann (IRE), 66-1 Walk The Plank (IRE), Suzy Wood (GB)
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful at best on the Flat for Mick Appleby and has shown some promise in a pair of 2m maiden hurdles at Southwell and Huntingdon for his new handler No forlorn hope.
4 ESCAPOLOGIST (FR) (52) 043 6 11-7
Br B g It’s Gino (GER) - Comohio (FR) Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O K & N Waite Construction Limited James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Earl De Faydeau K & N Waite Construction Limited S
THE TIMEFORM VIEW AVIATION holds the best form on offer so is taken to build on his Warwick second and get off the mark in this sphere. Hurdling newcomers Dwight K Schrute and Escapologist are both in good hands and need considering too, especially if the market speaks in their favour
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AVIATION (IRE) 2.DWIGHT K SCHRUTE 3.ESCAPOLOGIST (FR)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form shown in bumpers for Joe Ponting, third of 8 at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Much respected on his hurdles debut for excellent new yard.
5 MOHAWK CHIEF (USA) (18) 02 5 11-7
Br B g Quality Road (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr P. Bowen Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt
RESULTS
Race Time Distance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair 7f winner on Flat for Aidan O’Brien. Much better effort in this sphere when second of 9 in novice hurdle here (16f, soft) 18 days ago. Not ruled out back up in trip.
6 WALK THE PLANK (IRE) (243) 0 5 11-7
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Shaluna (IRE) Ben Poste J
O Mrs Rosemary E. Hobson Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Miss R. O’Neill
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, never-dangerous fourteenth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) on debut last May for John Hanlon. Lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
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FIFTH RACE 2.45 x 2m 4f 1y
The Sky Bet Cheltenham Non-Runner No Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier)
for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £25000 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10098, 2nd £5048, 3rd £2525, 4th £1263, 5th £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (21 wins from 77 runners, 27%) runs PRETENDING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs ADDOSH, LARAVIE & MERMAIDS CAVE Longest Travellers: GAME COLOURS trained by B Clarke & STAR WALKING trained by H Fry, both Corscombe, 262 miles.
1 SUNDAY SOLDIER (IRE) (31) 114-522 D 7 12-0
Br Ch m Shantou (USA) - Fortunes Harvest (FR) Richie McLernon J
O 4 Left Footers & A Blewnose David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Mrs E. Connolly
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in leaps and bounds over hurdles last season, completing a 5-timer at Musselburgh in April. Better for return when excellent second at Musselburgh, then far from disgraced on chasing debut at Exeter Big player returned to this sphere. TFRHHHHI BHA121
2 PRETENDING (IRE) (18) 21-1505 D 6 11-11
Br Gr m Make Believe - Gala Tom Cannon J
O Mr James Summers Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Denford Stud Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed with a 2m4f win at Uttoxeter and not disgraced when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham. Rare poor effort at Southwell last time but is the type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA118
3 GREYVAL (FR) (71) 64-3463 6 11-7
Br Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Valley Girl (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J
O The Oakley Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Suc Derek Clee Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner in her juvenile season but has drawn a blank since. Latest Wincanton third of 12 creditable but that wait for a next win may go on a bit longer TFRHHHII BHA114
4 STAR WALKING (IRE) (45) 11-21 C 6 11-6
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Tudor Glyn (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Star Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ms M. Russell Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point/bumper winner who confirmed promise of her hurdles debut second on return in November when getting on top late from Game Colours in a mares’ novice at Wincanton (21.3f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Left the impression there’s plenty more to come and boasts leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA113
5 GAME COLOURS (IRE) (45) U2P3-22 7 11-5
Br B m Shantou (USA) - Islandbane (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Baker, Cartwright & Langford Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B C. J. Foy Tote S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 LARAVIE (IRE) (8) 6-2626 6 11-2
Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Laravie Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Caitriona Cronin Beame
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and much improved from her hurdles debut when second of 5 in mares event at Wexford (20f, heavy) in October Low key start for this yard (after leaving Kevin O’Donnell) in a novice at Ffos Las but step back up in trip is in her favour TFRHHHII BHA109
8 LINDA MOON (IRE) (33) 24-4325 6 11-1
Br Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Mile From The Moon (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mrs J. K. Buckle Neil King, Burderop T
B Caroline & Chris Berry Bildeston Crown S
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where she left off in the spring this term, again running with credit when fifth at Wincanton last time. Tongue strap goes back on but others look better handicapped. TFRHHHII BHA108
9 MERMAIDS CAVE (IRE) (43) 15410P D 6 11-1
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Kylebeg Dancer (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J
O A Keaveney, M Keaveney & P Butcher James Owen, Newmarket T B G. Regan Keaveney Contractors LTD S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a fourth win since switching to James Owen when leading late on over 19.5f at Bangor (heavy) in October. Shaped as if still in form when 11 1/2 lengths seventh of 12 to Larchmont Lass at Wincanton 11 days later but pulled up at Sandown since. TFRHHIII BHA108
10 ADDOSH (GB) (8) 346024 7 10-8
Br B m The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm Lilly Pinchin J
O Deva Racing GZ James Owen, Newmarket T
B Wild Storm Syndicate
TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable jumper but has shaped better than the result on both hurdling outings for this yard and has been in good form on the Flat lately, so not a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA101
2024: MEETING ABANDONED
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Stewards Note:
LINDA MOON: Following its run on 17/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at the last.
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind surgery after pulling up on debut and placed on all 3 starts since, on the latest going down by only a head to Star Walking in mares’ novice at Wincanton (21.5f, heavy). Definite claims of making the frame here with a repeat.
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6 LINDY REILLY (GB) (18) 3650-1 C 7 11-3
Br B m Kayf Tara - Ellnando Queen Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr John J Reilly
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mrs R. I. Vaughan Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW Kayf Tara mare who stepped up on previous efforts to land a thin novice hurdle at this course earlier in the month. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but there could be more still in the locker.
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PROBABLE S.P.’s 15-8 Star Walking (IRE), 8-1 Sunday Soldier (IRE), 9-1 Lindy Reilly (GB), 10-1 Greyval (FR), 14-1 Pretending (IRE), Game Colours (IRE), Linda Moon (IRE), 16-1 Addosh (GB), 18-1 Laravie (IRE), 22-1 Mermaids Cave (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW STAR WALKING hasn’t put a foot wrong to date and, while only just edging ahead from Game Colours at Wincanton last time, there should be more to come switched to handicaps. Sunday Soldier is a most likeable mare who should go well back hurdling and Lindy Reilly is another who remains with potential.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STAR
3.LINDY
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SIXTH RACE 3.20 x 2m 5f 44y
The Sky Bet Queen Boudicca Series
Final Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £50000 x Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £19875, 2nd £9935, 3rd £4970, 4th £2485, 5th £1240, 6th £620. (Penalty Value £26015)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): L Wadham (21 wins from 77 runners, 27%) runs TELEPATHIQUE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Pipe (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs MICRONORMOUS
Longest Traveller: SIMILAR STORY trained by W Coltherd, Selkirk, 310 miles.
1 TELEPATHIQUE
(GB) (38) 0/21-112 CD 7 12-3
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Rhetorique (FR) Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S
TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts an excellent strike rate and won first 2 starts over fences, including over C&D on return. Good second in listed mares chase at Warwick last time and this bold jumper should go well again back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA128
2 REGAL RENAISSANCE (GB) (36) 12-2414 D7 11-5
Br B m Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Aisance (FR) David Bass J
O Ludlow Racing Partnership Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Mr & Mrs D. & T. Futter & Mr B. Keogh Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reliable mare who resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Warwick and backed that up when good fourth at Cheltenham. In the mix once more.
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3 OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (FR) (8) 55-2115 7 11-2
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Crystal du Berlais (FR) Ned Fox (3) J
O Mrs J. Jones Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Berlais & Ballantines Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap at Ludlow and followed up under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Taunton (18.2f, good) last month. Disappointed in hat-trick bid at Ffos Las last week but better ground here should suit. TFRHHHHH BHA113
4 SO SAID I (GB) (36) 1B4-522 9 11-0
Br Gr m Malinas (GER) - Wassailing Queen Freddie Gingell (3) J
O And So Say All Of Us Partnership Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Barrow Hill Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her chasing account at Lingfield in February and has started this season well, runner-up at Warwick and Cheltenham last 2 starts, giving best only late on after another bold display from the front at latter course. Not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA111
5 GAZETTE BOURGEOISE (FR) (18) 4U-P241 CD 9 10-12
Br B m Spanish Moon (USA) - Jasmine (FR) Harry Bannister J
O Alex Harvey Ben Case, Banbury T
B Jean-Paul Bannier & Michele Bannier David Andrews Construction Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who finally got off the mark over fences when taking advantage of reduced mark in clear-cut fashion over C&D on New Year’s Day. Had a breathing operation prior to that win so may have turned the corner TFRHHHHI BHA109
6 MOVIDDY (IRE) (49) P4-4603 D 9 10-9
Br B m Urban Poet (USA) - Killiney Gold (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates - Moviddy Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Donal Brazil Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 2m4f hurdles winner but yet to add to that over fences, often making mistakes. Others are preferred despite reducing mark. TFRHHIII BHA106
BR Breeding J
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MELUSINE DE PAIL (FR) (28) 23-0333 7 10-8
Br Gr m Creachadoir (IRE) - Regina Maresca (FR) Jack Hogan (3) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Melusine Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B Jean Raymond Brenton, Fanny Brenton & Ca Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who showed fair form when placed over hurdles. Decent start to chase career when third at Huntingdon and this C&D last 2 starts and she remains unexposed. Headgear on. TFRHHHII BHA105
8 SIMILAR STORY (IRE) (36) 25-2120 7 10-8
Br B m Mahler - Bell Walks Eve (IRE) Henry Brooke J
O Mrs Wilma Duffus Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk T
B Robert O’Callaghan Sinclair’s of Rhynie Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Easy winner of an Irish point and she made a winning chasing debut at Kelso in October. Backed it up with a very good second at Carlisle (2m4f) following month but struggled in a deeper race at Cheltenham since. Has had a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA105
9 MICRONORMOUS (IRE) (28) 356414 CD 7 10-8
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Foxy Lauren (IRE) Gearoid Harney (5) J
O Micro Managers David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr Thomas Hore W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bumper winner but mixed record over hurdles this season after 16 months off. Made a winning start to chase career in weak event over C&D but only fourth of 5 here since. This even tougher Change of headgear TFRHHIII BHA105
10 BOLINTLEA (IRE) (32) 5-36033 C 10 10-4
Br B m Le Fou (IRE) - Lady Boulea (IRE) Charlie Hammond J O Foxtrot Racing Bolintlea Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Michael F. Barrett Foxtrot Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair chaser who was back to form with a close third at Carlisle and not seen to best effect at Lingfield since. May find this a bit too competitive, however TFRHHHII BHA101
11 GETBAZOUTOFHERE
(GB) (36) D2-1123 9 10-2
Br Ch m Gentlewave (IRE) - Present Your Case (IRE) Sean Bowen J
O Mr I M Lewis Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Yorton Farm Stud Jmc Surfacing Contractors S
TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened her account at Hereford in May and has advanced her form this winter, scoring again there before good-placed efforts at Leicester and Cheltenham. Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA99
Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 11. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Gazette Bourgeoise (FR), 5-1 Telepathique (GB), 15-2 So Said I (GB), 10-1 Ostrava du Berlais (FR), Getbazoutofhere (GB), 12-1 Regal Renaissance (GB), Melusine de Pail (FR), 14-1 Bolintlea (IRE), 18-1 Moviddy (IRE), 20-1 Micronormous (IRE), 25-1 Similar Story (IRE)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS seemed to struggle on testing ground when bidding for the hat-trick at Ffos Las last week so is worth another chance back on a better surface. This does look competitive, though, with Telepathique and Gazette Bourgeoise heading the dangers.
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SEVENTH RACE 3.55 x 2m 3y
The Sky Bet Club Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4500 x Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £1878, 2nd £939, 3rd £469, 4th £235. (Penalty Value £2450.70)
KEY RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (20-25): J Owen (13 wins from 41 runners, 32%) runs CHAMPAGNE FORTUNE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (6 wins from 24 runners, 25%) runs CHAMPAGNE FORTUNE Longest Traveller: SOUL LIMBO trained by H Fry, Corscombe, 262 miles.
1 AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (41) 3 5 11-8
Br B g Australia - Rivers of Babylon (IRE) Ben Bromley (5) J
O Mr Don Cantillon Don Cantillon, Newmarket T
B Exors of the late Mr G J Freyne
TIMEFORM VIEW Australia gelding. Dam 1m-9.4f winner. 15/2, modest form when third of 7 in bumper at Lingfield (16f, slow) on debut 41 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BARLEYTHORPE (GB) (255) 0-6 5 11-8
Br Ch g Mukhadram - Beyeh (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Mr Terry Pryke Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Pryke Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts in bumpers in the spring for Pam Sly. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 CHAMPAGNE FORTUNE (IRE) (78) 34-62 5 11-8
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tacenda (IRE)Mr Alex Chadwick (5) J
O Mr Jamie Hambro James Owen, Newmarket T
B Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORM VIEW €22,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (c127) 2 3/4m chase winner. Placed twice from 4 starts in Irish points, including latest (Nov 02). TFRHHHII BHA-
4 EDWARD SEXTON (IRE) (70) 2 5 11-8
Br Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Minutestomidnight (IRE) Mr David Dunsdon J
O Coldunell Limited Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Coldunell Limited KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a promising start when second at Sandown (18/1) 10 weeks ago under this rider, edged out only by a stable companion with pointing experience. Sets the standard and the one to beat.
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5 FOX COTTAGE (GB) (-) 5 11-8
Br B g Schiaparelli (GER) - Cantata Too (IRE) James Best J
O Mrs D S Aldous Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B Mrs James Aldous We Do Vans S
TIMEFORM VIEW Schiaparelli gelding. Dam runner-up in point. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 JAGER TIME (IRE) (85) 3-0 6 11-8
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE) Fern O’Brien (7) J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Tom Weldon Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Third on only start in Irish points but offered little in a class 2 bumper at Cheltenham in October This less demanding at least.
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BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SEAVIEW ROCK (GB) (350) 3- 5 11-8
Br B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Secret Door (IRE) Mr Ben Sutton (5) J
O Mr N. Sutton Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B E. G. M. Beard Ladbrokes,The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORM VIEW £18,000 3-y-o, £72,000 4-y-o, Saddler’s Rock gelding. Dam (h118) 2m-19f hurdle winner (stayed 21f). Third sole outing in Irish points (Feb 2024). Likely type. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 SOUL LIMBO (IRE) (82) 4 5 11-8
Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Wygram (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Twelfth Man Partnership 8 Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Brian Killeen Grosvenor Sport, Omnialegal Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stable boasts a good record in this sphere but he didn’t offer a great deal when fourth at Chepstow on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 SPECTACULARSUNRISE (GB) (-) 5 11-8
Br B g Passing Glance - Definitley Lovely Finn Lambert (3) J
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to modest 2m hurdle winner Mavis Pike. Dam (c69/h105), 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdlers/chasers Indifference Curve (stayed 3 1/2m) and Ardera Cross (stays 21f). Newcomer to note. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 LAND GIRL’S LUCK (IRE) (358) 32- 6 11-1
Br B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE) David Bass J
O Richard Bailey and Max Comley Max Comley, Naunton T B John Redmond Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Workforce mare. Dam (h99) bumper winner Placed both starts in point bumpers, runner-up last time (Jan 2024). TFRHHHII BHA-
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 9.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-8 Edward Sexton (IRE), 9-2 Seaview Rock (GB), 15-2 Spectacularsunrise (GB), 10-1 Champagne Fortune (IRE), 12-1 Jager Time (IRE), 18-1 American Empire (IRE), Land Girl’s Luck (IRE), 25-1 Soul Limbo (IRE), 50-1 Fox Cottage (GB), 66-1 Barleythorpe (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW EDWARD SEXTON went very close to making a winning debut at Sandown and this looks a good opportunity for him to go one better Seaview Rock proved quite popular at the sales last year and looks a likely newcomer for Dan Skelton, while Spectacularsunrise is also from a yard that has a good record in these events.
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