Hexham Racecard - Thursday 13th March

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

James Vestey (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Margaret Groves Philippa Hardy, Adrian Smith

STARTERS

Stuart Turner

Jason Callaghan

JUDGE

Di Clark

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Karl Curran

VETERINARY OFFICER

Arthur Kidd

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Rachel Kirtley, Joe O’Gorman, David Cook, Linda Porter

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Nick Freeman MRCVS

Euan Laidlaw MRCVS

Steph Cook MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr David Thomas

Dr Sam Foster

Dr Pippa Hall

COMMENTATOR

Malcolm Tomlinson

BETTING RING MANAGER

Darren Irving

RACEDAY PRESENTER

Gordon Brown

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Cheryl Litster-Smith

SAFETY OFFICER

Michael Smith

RACECOURSE MANAGER

Robert Whitelock

CLERK OF THE COURSE

James Armstrong

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Mark Cameron

HEXHAM TEAM

SEAN

Owners & Trainers Liaison office@hexham-racecourse.co.uk Mobile: 07958 167109

WELCOME E TO HEXHAM

We are pleased to be racing again today following our winter break and we extend a warm welcome to all Sponsors, Owners, Trainers and Racegoers in attendance today.

Having been successful in our bid with the BHA we received an extra fixture this year allowing us 15 days racing with the additional fixture taking place on Wednesday Evening 27th August being sponsored by “Sky Sports Racing”

Today’s feature race is off at 3.02pm the “BK Racing Hexham Marathon” Steeple Chase run over 4 miles. We are extremely grateful to BK Racing sponsors of this race and would draw your attention to the offer of a £2.00 free betting voucher in the race card

Thanks also go to “Major Family Law” first time sponsors who are here today enjoying the company’s 16th anniversary, along with Brocks Bushes Farm Shop, and Kerry Kirkham celebrating her 40th Birthday.

Hospitality in both the Henderson and Curlew Rooms are proving to be very popular this year and I would urge anyone considering booking to do so as some race days are already completely sold out.

Whether you are visiting for a first time or a regular at the course we hope you have an enjoyable and successful day and look forward to welcoming you back in the future

Robert Whitelock Racecourse Manager.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 2025

SPRING RACEDAY

Gates Open. 12 20am First Race 2 20pm Last Race 4.50pm

MONDAY 14TH APRIL 2025

EASTER RACEDAY

Gates Open. 12.15pm First Race. 2.18pm Last race. 5.20pm

Race times may be subject to late alteration, please check our website www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk nearer the date for confirmation.

Tickets can be booked online at www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

ALL HOSPITALITY MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH THE OFFICE BY CALLING 01434 606881 DURING OFFICE HOURS

We strongly recommend anyone intending to come racing to purchase tickets in advance to save money and avoid disappointment.

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Book online or call 01434 606881 www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

LEADING TRAINER, JOCKEY & OWNER

WINNING TRAINER, JOCKEY AND OWNER WILL EACH RECEIVE A TROPHY PRESENTED BY

LUCINDA RUSSELL

JOCKEY CRAIG NICHOL OWNERS

READING YOUR RACECARD

AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY

8 PRINCEDUNDEE(IRE)(20)

B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE) 6 10-13

J Blair Campbell (5) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O JW McNeill & County Set Three

B James Wickham

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd TFR BHA87 FORM 656551 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer

1. Form

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 last time EXPERT VIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

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

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. Horse’s trainer & their location

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. Jockey

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13 Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15 Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW:

Selected to win the race

Good chance of being placed

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

More information on the form

- = 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

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. Can be given little or no chance

BET TING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

DIFFERENT WAYS TO BET - WIN OR EACH-WAY

The two main types of bet are win and each-way. For win bets, your horse needs to win the race outright An each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed. So a £2 each-way bet will cost £4 A bookmaker taking each-way bets will display the terms on which they accept such bets on their board. In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - Win bets only, no places offered

• 3 or 4 runners – Win bets only Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position they may offer place terms at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

PLACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds When you have decided where to place your bet, state the number of your horse and the stake, for example “Number 4, £2 win” Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to their clerk and hand them your money. You will then be given an itemised receipt detailing your bet and potential winnings. You should keep this safe until you have heard ‘Weighedin’ announced after the race If your bet is successful, hand your ticket to the bookmaker and they will give you your winnings

RACECOURSE MAP

Owners, Trainers, Jockeys & Officials Entrance

Stables Lodge Stable Canteen

Owners & Trainers Car Park

Owners & Trainers

Members O & T Entrance Rooms

Evacuation Point A

FACILITIES

PUBLIC BARS (Paddock Enclosure)

Shire Bar

Owners, Traine

Toilets

Saddling Boxes

The Shire, Princess Anne and Bramble Tudor Bar situated at the top of the parade ring are open to all racegoers, provide a wide variety of drinks and snacks

OWNERS AND TRAINERS ROOM

Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse. Entryto thisfacilityis restrictedtoOwnersandTrainerswho have a runnerontheday. When youregister at the O&T Entrance, lunch vouchers will be provided Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available all day.

HENDERSON SUITE

The Henderson Suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, course as well as both the parade ring and winners enclosure. Capable of seating up to 120 guests, The Henderson Suite where we serve our 4 course carvery buffet on a race day, is also ideal for entertaining, corporate hospitality and on non raceday’s provides the ideal venue for business conferences, seminars and weddings or other social functions.

THE CURLEW ROOM

Situated on the first floor of the Ramshaw Stand, offering wonderful views of the course Tickets for The Curlew Room are available (minimum 2 persons) which provide your own table for the day. The Curlew Room has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and serves a range of snack food and refreshments

PRIVATE BOXES

ENDERBY, PATTERSON AND

GILL BOXES

Situated on the 2nd floor of the Ramshaw Stand. Offering a wide variety of catering options, the boxes are available to hire individually, accommodating between 20 -25 persons or can be configured to host up to 80 persons seated. Providing wonderful views of the racecourse the rooms have their own TOTE betting facility, Closed Circuit TV, well stocked bar as well as a seating area at the rear of the boxes.

THE CHASE BAR

Situated on the ground floor of the Ramshaw Stand this attractive bar with a stained glass backdrop and flagged floor has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and allows access on to the club lawn for perfect viewing of the racing.

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Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 79 runners, 23%) runs AM STILL HERE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs AM STILL HERE

Longest Traveller: DICKENS trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 313 miles.

1 MOONLIGHTMONARCH(GB)(28)

Gr g Sea The Moon (GER) - Neige d’Antan 6 11-12

J Jamie Hamilton

T Michael & David Easterby Sheriff Hutton

O Mr S A Hollings Racing

B Miss K. Rausing S Stittenham Farms

2 GONEWITHTHETIDE(IRE)(25)

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Millicent Bridge (IRE) 6 11-11

J Conor O’Farrell E Hood

T Alison Hamilton, Denholm

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

B Mr Kevin Talbot

3 RIGHTNOW(IRE)(19)

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE) 5 11-9

J Tom Midgley (3) E Blinkers

T Paul Midgley, Westow

O J Batty, R Chapman, R Parks & R Wardlaw

B John O’Connor

4 ROYALDEESIDE(GB)(15)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Ebb 5 11-9

J Theo Gillard

T Patrick Morris, Prescot

O K Jardine R Griffiths

B Jake Warren Ltd & Baroda & Colbinstown

5 ROYALCREEK(IRE)(46)

B or Br m Getaway (GER) - Canto Creek 7 11-8

J Sam Coltherd

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Rebecca Dennis and Wilma Duffus

B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd

S Bell Rural Solutions

6 DICKENS(IRE)(72)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Open Book 7 11-8

J Philip Armson (3) E Hood

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Alan King & Niall Farrell

B Chapel Lane Farm L.T.D.

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

7 FAIRLYFULLING(IRE)(44)

B g Arcadio (GER) - Lonely Sky (IRE) 7 11-6

J Ross Chapman

T Jane Walton, Otterburn

O Dere Street

B W. Devereux

S Dunns Houses

TFRHHHHH BHA93 FORM 2/-556

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically who shaped well when sixth of 13 on his handicap debut at Newcastle (17f, good to soft), putting in eye-catching late work after finding himself with plenty to do turning for home. Open to improvement.

13Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 6/13 That One 51/4l Dec24 Wet 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/9 Lawrenny 15l Dec24 Wet 16f Hdl soft 5/8 Diamonds For Luck (IRE) 43l

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 51-50P6

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who showed a bit more when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap, finishing sixth of 10 on his handicap bow at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft). Eased 4lb and this stiffer track should help, so he’s in with an each-way shout.

16Feb Mus 19f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Beat The Retreat (IRE) 9

28Jan Nwc 20f Hdl soft P/12 Jupiter des Mottes (FR)Dec24 Nwc 16f Hdl good 8/11 It’s All About You (IRE) 70l

TFRHIIII BHA90

FORM 3003P0

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped like a non-stayer when third in a handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f good to soft) in September but he has offered little in 2 subsequent starts, including on debut for new yard/first run following a wind op at Newcastle.

22Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 The Best Way (FR) 31l Oct24 Seg 19f HcpH gd-sf P/7 Barrons Land (IRE)Sep24 Per 20f HcpH good 3/11 Shantou Lucky (IRE) 15l

TFRHIIII BHA90

FORM 536P35

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his low-key chase debut when third of 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) on final start for Alan King. However, he hasn’t shown much in 2 starts for present yard and while he resumes in this sphere on a good mark, others make more appeal.

26Feb Bgr 17f HcpC heavy 5/8 Eric Carmen (IRE) 29l 4Feb Nwc 16f Hcp stand 6/6 Scotland The Brave 21l 17Jan Mkt 17f HcpC gd-sf 3/11 My Portia 7

TFRHHHII BHA89

FORM 1/-6P5

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent back in 2022 and subsequently sold for £90,000 Little impact in trio of mares’ novice events for present connections but improvement may well be forthcoming now that she’s pitched into a handicap.

26Jan Seg 19f Hdl soft 5/9 Jakana (IRE) 30l

6Jan Ayr 20f Hdl soft P/7 Golden Point (FR)Dec24 Kel 20f Hdl soft 6/8 Sunset Hill (IRE) 43l

TFRHHHHI BHA89

FORM 053/4-5F

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Flat winner who was in the process of posting arguably his best effort yet over hurdles when falling 3 out at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy), travelling at least as well as anything else at the time of his departure. Major player off an unchanged mark.

Dec24 Utt 15f HcpH gd-sf F/11 Eaton Anne (IRE)Oct24 Chp 16f HcpH soft 5/14 Loverdose (FR) 51/4l May23 Fon 17f HcpH good 4/12 He’s A Latchico (IRE) 9l

TFRHIIII BHA87

FORM 000400

TIMEFORM VIEW Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in a maiden here in November but he hasn’t shown much in 2 subsequent starts, including on handicap debut at Newcastle.

28Jan Nwc 22f HcpH soft 10/11 Authorized Mission 34l Dec24 Seg 19f Hdl soft 8/8 Takt de Touques (FR) 34l Nov24 Hex 20f Hdl good 4/10 Chasingouttheblues (IRE) 21l

8 ROCKNROLLCHAMP(IRE)(10)

Ch g Champs Elysees - Another Pet (IRE) 7 11-6

J Craig Nichol

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster

B James Robinson

9 TREADSOFTLYNOW(GB)(28)

B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE) 6 11-5

J E Cheek Pieces

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

S Ian Duncan Racing

TFRHIIII BHA87

FORM P66-06P

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden in Irish points and very little to shout about under Rules thus far, pulled up on handicap debut at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago.

3Mar Nwc 20f HcpH good P/12 Luminaries (IRE)May24 Kel 16f Hdl gd-sf 6/10 Geordies Dream 11l May24 Kel 20f Hdl good 8/13 Magical Hill (IRE) 30l

TFRHHIII BHA86

FORM 6-00P10 D

NONRUNNER

10 LARKFIELDLUSIVE(IRE)(52)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Larkfield Lass (IRE) 6 10-13

J Danny McMenamin

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O The Stagger Inn Duo

B Mr James Brennan

11 AMSTILLHERE(IRE)(28)

B g Kingston Hill - Elle Est Milan (IRE) 6 10-11

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Nicky Richards, Greystoke

O Cheltenham For Breakfast

B Mr S. Gorman

S Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

12 CHANTILLYROSE(GB)(144)

Gr m Turgeon (USA) - Nicknack (FR) 8 10-7

J Peter Kavanagh (3)

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Quinn

B Mr & Mrs D. Futter & Mrs R. Patterson

13 AWAYSHEGOES(IRE)(10)

B m Mahler - Boynagh Joy (IRE) 6 10-6

J Edward Austin (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O No Gooners All About The Lady

B Sheila & Alan Morrell

14 FLYINGSANDPIPER(IRE)(136)

B g Sandmason - Blue Article (IRE) 6 10-5

J Bruce Lynn

T Jackie Stephen, Melrose

O Friends from the North

B J. Keegan & S. O’Shaughnessy

S Carden Livestock Co

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed much improved form in first-time cheekpieces when scoring decisively on handicap bow at Ayr (2m, soft) in January However, she found things tougher off this mark next time and one or two of these are more appealing.

13Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 That One 14l 20Jan Ayr 16f HcpH soft 1/12 Am Still Here (IRE) 5

6Jan Ayr 20f Hdl soft P/7 Golden Point (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA80 FORM 05560F

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden (0-15 in this sphere) who was still in with a chance when exiting at the business end of a 19f Warwick handicap hurdle last time. Place possibilities granted a clear round.

20Jan War 19f HcpH gd-sf F/16 Ideallko (FR)Jul24 Str 22f HcpH good 7/10 Hammer Dan (IRE) 18l Jul24 Per 23f HcpH good 6/10 Captain’s Pick (IRE) 13l

TFRHHHII BHA78

FORM 056-020

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who nearly justified support when second to Tread Softly Now in 2m Ayr handicap on penultimate start. Best to draw a line through subsequent Newcastle display (no chance after almost falling 4 out) and he’s one to consider here with first-time cheekpieces enlisted.

13Feb Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 11/13 That One

20Jan Ayr 16f HcpH soft 2/12 Tread Softly Now

Nov24 Don 19f HcpH gd-sf 9/13 Let’s Go Joe

TFRHIIII BHA74

FORM 060-43F

TIMEFORM VIEW No great shakes over hurdles and not much better in 2 starts over fences when trained by Dan Skelton. Fell heavily on sole start for Hugh Burns in October and has a bit to prove returning to smaller obstacles for another new yard. Oct24 Seg 21f HcpC good F/8 ZwickyMay24 Hun 19f HcpC good 3/6 A Dublin Job (IRE) 6l May24 Hun 23f HcpC good 4/7 Flemen’s Tipple (IRE) 15l

TFRHIIII BHA73 (-4)

FORM 600P00

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement.

3Mar Nwc 20f HcpH good 9/10 Jingle Jangle Jet 32l 16Feb Mus 15f HcpH gd-sf 9/11 King Ulanda (IRE) 39l 20Jan Ayr 16f HcpH soft P/12 Tread Softly Now -

TFRHIIII BHA71

FORM 0/0P0P-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered very little to this point and will need to take a big step forward following a break/wind op if he’s to make an impact here.

Oct24 Ayr 19f HcpH gd-sf P/13 Celestial FashionApr24 Car 19f Hdl heavy P/5 Milcree (IRE)Mar24 Ayr 16f Hdl gd-sf 8/10 Hombre de Guerra (IRE) 48l

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: RAFFLES WONDER (FR) 7 11 0 Aaron Anderson 5-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 9 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14

Stewards Note:

ROCK N ROLL CHAMP: Following its run on 3/3/2025 it was reported that the jockey’s saddle slipped. AM STILL HERE: Following its run on 13/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Dickens (IRE), 11-2 Moonlight Monarch (GB), 7-1 Am Still Here (IRE), 17-2 Larkfield Lusive (IRE), 10-1 Royal Creek (IRE), 12-1 Gone With The Tide (IRE), 40-1 Royal Deeside (GB), Rock N Roll Champ (IRE), 50-1 Right Now (IRE), Chantilly Rose (GB), 66-1 Fairly Fulling (IRE), 100-1 Flying Sandpiper (IRE), 150-1 Away She Goes (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Having caught the eye on his handicap debut at Newcastle, MOONLIGHT MONARCH could be the answer here with improvement on the cards. Dickens held every chance when exiting at the third-last at Uttoxeter and he will surely go close granted a clear round, while Am Still Here and handicap-debutante Royal Creek are others to consider

CHELTENHAM 1.20 2m 179y

THE RYANAIR MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as THE DAWN RUN MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE) (GBB

RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x 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.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AIR OF ENTITLEMENT (IRE) (77) 311-01 6 11-4

Br B m Westerner - Carrigeen Karaka (IRE)

O Robcour

B Mrs R. H. Lalor

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonfirstof2startsinbumpersduringthespringandcreatedagoodimpressionafter8monthsoffwhenwinning15-runner maidenatDownRoyal(20f)inDecember Lookssuretoprogressforallthisisatallasksecondtimeupinthissphere. TFR BHA-

2 AURORA VEGA

(IRE) (47) 4-31P11 D

7 11-4

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quevega (FR) P. Townend J

O Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Hammer & Trowel Syndicate TIMEFORMVIEWFantasticallybredveryusefulbumperwinnerwhoprovedherWexfordrunningallwrongbackfromabreakwhenregisteringback-to-backvictories inmares’hurdlesatFairyhouseinJanuary Boastsanalreadyexcellentstrikerateandshe’sofinterestwithfurtherprogressintheoffing. TFR BHA141

3

BLUEY (IRE) (23) 11-4121 D

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hannah Maud (IRE)

O J R Lavelle & David Cottam

6 11-4

Ben Jones J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B H. Carter & I. Hatton Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonlystartinbumperslastspringandexcellentstartoverhurdlesthisterm,makingit2winsfrom4startsfromthefrontin5-runner mares’noviceatMarketRasen(16.6f)23daysago,unchallenged.Thisawholedifferentballgamebutshe’sgoingtherightway TFR BHA124

4 BRENDAS ASKING (IRE)

Br B m Ask - Lost It (IRE)

(54) 2-P1325

O Dr David Carey (Not The Turf Club)

7 11-4

Tom Bellamy J

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T

B Mr Conor Hayes Templar Medical S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasreallyfoundherfeetthisseasonbuildingonacreditablesecondatLudlowinDecemberwhenupinclass,fifthof7inaGrade2maresracesatAscot thefollowingmonth,havingenjoyedtherunoftherace.Conditionsunlikelytobeasfavourableagainandtoughaskfacingbetteropposition. TFR BHA116

5 DISCO DANCER (IRE) (21) 54F145 D

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

O Mr M. C. Fahy

6 11-4

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B A. Craigie Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S TIMEFORMVIEWLooksfairlyexposedasahurdlerandalthoughshepostedacareerbestwhenplacedinahandicaponpenultimatestart,shewasvery disappointingwhentailed-offinaListedhurdleatPunchestown(16f,soft)3weeksago.Thislooksaverytoughassignment TFR BHA123

6 DIVA LUNA (IRE)

(48) 211-212 C D BF 6 11-4

Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Longhouse Presents Kielan Woods J

O Mrs L. Maclennan Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Kilbarry Farm Enterprises

Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEW2-2inbumper,includinganAintreeGrade2lastterm.Promisinghurdlesbowwhenrunner-upatLingfieldinDecemberandnotroublegoingoneplacebetter inmaidencompanyhere(20.2f)onNewYear’sDay CreditablesecondfollowedinnoviceatSandownlatestbutthiswilldemandfurtherprogress. TFR BHA120

7 HOLLYGROVE CHA CHA (IRE) (28) 11-1121 5 11-4

Br B m Affinisea (IRE) - Hollygrove Rumba (IRE)

O Hot To Trot Jumping

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Ms C. Brennan Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Won both starts in bumpers last spring and continued good work sent hurdling this term, benefiting as expected from the return to further whentakinghercareertallyto5winsfrom6startsinGrade2mares’hurdleatSandownlastmonth.Dropbackintripmaynotsuit TFR BHA127

8 JANE EIRE (IRE) (130) 421 5 11-4

Br B m Balko (FR) - Princess Lir (IRE)

O Hooves & Heels Syndicate

B Mr John Noel McGivney

Sean Bowen J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Balkomarewhohasimprovedwitheachoutingtodate,beatenonthenodatGowran(2m)inOctoberpriortodeservedlygoingoneplacebetterinCork maiden(16.3f)amonthlater.Faceshertoughestassignmentyetbackfrom4monthsoffbutinexcellenthandsandunlikelywe’veseenbestofheryet. TFR BHA123

9 JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE) (53) 12-311 6 11-4

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Queen Alphabet (IRE)

O The Pendil Partnership

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Cathal Ennis Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWFlemensfirthmarewhowassuccessfulonfirstof2startsinbumpersandcreatedagoodimpressionoverhurdles,showingtoomanygearsfor herrivalswhenmakingit2from3inthissphereatWindsor(2m)inJanuary Oneofthelikeliertypesrepresentingthehometeam. TFR BHA128

10

JUST A ROSE (FR) (54) 1-1

Br B m Saint des Saints (FR) - Daring Rose (FR)

6 11-4

Freddie Gingell J

O Mrs Jennifer Irish, Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Nigel Faulks & Mme Sarah Faulks Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won solestartin points(Dec 2023)andmarkedherself outasamare ofconsiderablepotential whentakingaparta 12-runnerTaunton maidenon hurdlesbow54daysago.Strengthofthatraceisquestionablebutsignificantthatleadingyardpitchherinherehavingonlysecondhurdlesstart TFRHHHII BHA-

11

KARAMOJA (FR)

(28) 323-3P1

Br B m Masked Marvel - Ame En Peine (FR)

O Gigginstown House Stud

B Mr Louis De Bourgoing et al

5 11-4

Jack Kennedy J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedinListednewcomers’hurdleinFrancein2023andshowedpromiseonstabledebutwhenthirdatClonmel(19.4f)inDecember Racemayhavecome toosoonwhenpulled-uplaterthatmonthbutreturnedtoformwhenlandingan18-runnernovicehurdleatClomnel(19f).Thisisamuchtoughertest TFRHHIII BHA125

12 KAROLINE BANBOU (FR) (36) 2212-21

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Vestale Banbou (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Madame Evelyne Banchereau

5 11-4

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWDualFrenchbumperwinnerwhoconfirmedpromiseofherhurdlesdebutsecondinDecemberwhenscoringwithcommensurateeasein mares’maidenatFairyhouse(2m)lastmonth.Clearlyheldinhighregardandfeasibletothinkthere’smoretocome.Shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA132

13 KIMI DE MAI (FR) (61) 21-113

Br Gr m Non Rien de Rien (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR)

O Barnane Stud & Owen Heffer

B Messrs. J. & N. Touzaint et al

5 11-4

Sean O’Keeffe J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickinshorter-distanceFrenchbumpersbutfailedtojustifysupportonhurdlingdebutforthisyardwhen adistantthirdbehindthepromisingSixandahalf.She’sentitledtocomeforthatbutneedstoimprovesignificantly TFRHHIII BHA-

14 KITTY

FOYLE (IRE)

(30) 1253 D

Br B m Teofilo (IRE) - Kazimiera

O Troika Racing

B Godolphin

5 11-4

Harry Reed J

Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlat(stays2m)andhasbeensteadilyprogressiveinthissphere,finishingacreditablethirdbehindJubileeAlphainaListedevent atTaunton(16.5f)inDecember.UnderwhelmingeffortbackontheFlatlastmonthandfacesanuphilltaskpitchedintothiscompany. TFRHHIII BHA120

15 LAGERTHA (FR) (44) 64-001

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - La Grande Dame (FR)

O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane

5 11-4

Shane Fitzgerald J

Katy Price, Llanigon T

B M. Jacques Seror Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW 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 TFRHHIII BHA117

16 MAGIC MCCOLGAN (IRE) (59) 412-021 6 11-4

Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Mucho Macabi (IRE)

O Mr K. Alexander

B Sweetmans Bloodstock

Danny Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWEncouragingsecondonhurdlesbowatCorkandbuiltonthatpromisewhenjustifyingmarketconfidencetolandanovicehurdleatPunchestown(19.6f, soft)inJanuary,havingjumpedleftinthehomestraight Remainstobeseenifshecanmixitinbettercompanydroppingbackindistance. TFRHHHII BHA121

17 MAUGHREEN (IRE) (45) 1-1 6 11-4

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Molly’s Mate (IRE)

O Closutton Racing Club

Mr P. W. Mullins J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Minch Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWWonsolestartinbumpersandmaintainedherunbeatenrecordafter12monthsoffin12-runnermares’maidenhurdleatPunchestown(19.2f)with plentytospare.FromthefamilyofFestivalwinnerFaugheenandnosurprisetoseemarkedimprovement.Meritsrespectinfirst-timehood. TFRHHHHI BHA-

18 METKAYINA (IRE) (40) 14-2152 BF 6 11-4

Br Ch m Diamond Boy (FR) - Princess Tara (IRE) Jonathan Burke J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Metkayina Noel Williams, Blewbury T

B Thistletown Stud Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotdisgracedwhenfifthbehindJubileeAlphainamaresListedraceatTaunton,havingracedkeenly.Turnedoveratodds-onbackinanovice hurdleatWetherbylastmonth,havingbeenletdownbyherjumpingandwouldneedtostepupconsiderablyonthatform. TFRHHIII BHA117

19 MYSTICAL GODDESS (IRE) (47) C1-164 D 6 11-4

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Whyalla (IRE) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Off Our Marbles Syndicate

B Colm Griffin

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningpointermadeperfectstarttocareerunderRuleswhensuccessfulinaClonmelmaideninOctober NotdisgracedinacoupleofGradedmares eventssubsequently,fourthof8behindAuroraVegaatFairyhouse(18.2f)latest,infirst-timetonguetie.Willlikelyprovebetteroverfurther TFRHHIII BHA126

20 QUEENIE ST CLAIR (IRE) (26) 0605

Br B m Fast Company (IRE) - Marmalade Cat

5 11-4

Sean Flanagan J

O Wayne W N Kelly E. Sheehy, Ireland T

B Limetree Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-beatenlastof8behindAuroraVegaatFairyhouseinJanuaryandagainlookedoutofherdepthwhencomfortablyheldinthe Grade3RedMillsatGowranlastmonth.Racingbackagainstherownsexbutdifficulttobepositiveaboutherchances. TFRHHIII BHA110

21 SIXANDAHALF (IRE) (61) 2-11

Br B m Snow Sky - Mandasini (IRE)

5 11-4

Keith Donoghue J

O Best of the Rest Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Tom Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Wide-marginwinnerinbumperpriortodevelopingintoausefulstayeronthelevellastyear Lookedpotentiallysmartasshemadeanimpressive winninghurdlesdebutinFairyhousemares’maiden(18.4f)inJanuary Veryinterestingpitchedupingradewithsignificantprogressanticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA-

22 TOUR OVALIE (FR) (37) 311101

Br B m Kamsin (GER) - Tour Ambition (FR)

6 11-4

Isabel Williams J

O Andrew Strong Evan Williams, Llancarfan T

B Mr Andre Duboe Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivemarelandedahat-trickinaNewburyhandicap(16.3f)inDecemberandafterfacingastifftaskfrom6lboutoftheweightsinabetterqualityraceatWindsor,quicklyregainedthewinningthreadinalessereventatTaunton.Mostlikelyoutofherdepthinthiscompany TFRHHIII BHA118

23 VENUSIENNE

(FR) (541) 2-

Br Br m Authorized (IRE) - Eclipse de Cotte (FR)

5 11-4

Brian Hayes J

O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Philippe & Isabelle Peltier

TIMEFORMVIEWAuthorizedmarewhoshowedplentyofabilitywhensecondinnewcomers’listedhurdleatAuteuil(17.9f)onlystartin2023. AbsentsincebutthatwasasoundstartandfeasibletothinkshecanimproveonthatnowstartingoutforWillieMullins. TFRHHHII BHA-

24 GALILEO DAME (IRE) (40) 22 4 10-8

Br Ch f Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (IRE)

J. J. Slevin J

O Annus Mirabilis/S O’Driscoll/Middle Cow Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Tally-Ho Stud Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulFlatwinnerwhofinishedanencouragingsecondonhurdlesdebutinaLeopardstownjuvenileinDecemberandmuch-improvedunderchange oftacticswhenstaying-onsecondinGrade1SpringJuvenilebackatthatvenue6weeksago.Muchrespectedinreceiptofweightallround. TFRHHHHI BHA137

DECLARED RUNNERS 24

2024: GOLDEN ACE 6 11 2 Lorcan Williams 10-1 (Jeremy Scott) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 17. Hood worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 19. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 13.

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.

PREDICTION: 1.SIXANDAHALF (IRE) 2.KAROLINE BANBOU (FR) 3.JUBILEE ALPHA (IRE)

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Leading course trainer (20-25): W Coltherd (17 wins from 129 runners, 13%) runs FAMOUS LISS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs JUNGLE JET

Longest Traveller: BENMORE trained by L Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds, 196 miles.

1 BENMORE(IRE)(22)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - China Reel (IRE)5 11-5

J Danny McMenamin E Cheek Pieces

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O Mr T. P. Radford

B Legends Stud S Postpack Ltd

2 FAMOUSLISS(IRE)(28)

B g Famous Name - Liss Agragh (IRE) 7 11-5

J Sam Coltherd

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O BBS PARTNERSHIP

B N. Flynn

S Bell Rural Solutions

3 FREEDOMDAY(IRE)(6)

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Pioneer Spirit 5 11-5

J Ryan Mania E Hood

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O Mr C Ashton & Mr S Quinn

B Lady Bamford

4

JUNGLEJET(IRE)(314)

B g Jet Away - Terrified Typist (IRE) 6 11-5

J Peter Kavanagh (3)

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Mrs S. Smith

B Arctic Tack Stud

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

5 KINGSTONROCK(IRE)(24)

Gr g Kingston Hill - Rock High Lady (IRE) 7 11-5

J Edward Austin (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Mr J L and Mrs H R Gledson

B Maurice Geraghty

6 NATHANWELLS(GB)(17)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Wells (IRE) 6 11-5

J Alan Doyle (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

O Mr A. B. Hamilton

B Howard Barton Stud & Newsells Park Stud

7 SOLDIERINMAYO(IRE)(39)

B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Whatsthatallabout (IRE) 5 11-5

J Theo Gillard

T Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

O Mr J. Fyffe

B Joseph Sheahan

S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHA108 FORM 2234

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown enough to suggest he is capable of winning a race of this nature but has been held back by his jumping including on handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 22 days ago, having been well-backed. Leading chance if first-time cheekpieces sharpen up his jumping. 19Feb Don 19f HcpH good 4/8 Imperial Jade (IRE) 17l 16Jan Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 3/10 The Gray Ghost (IRE) 71/

Dec24 Swl 15f Hdl gd-sf 2/13 Bond Broker (IRE) 33/

TFRHHHHI BHA105 FORM 26F550

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner who has placed in a novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) in June but was seemingly amiss when well-beaten in a maiden at Newcastle (20.3f) last month, having attracted market support. Respected if he can bounce back. 13Feb Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf 9/13 King of Answers (IRE) 90l 18Jan Hay 15f Hdl soft 5/7 Dedicated Hero (IRE) 29l 2Jan Ayr 16f Hdl soft 5/10 Walking On A Dream (IRE)53/

TFRHHIII BHAFORM U04

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair Flat winner but he has made an inauspicious start in this sphere and for present connections, again achieving little when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, heavy) 6 days ago in first-time hood. He may do better once handicapping but he is difficult to fancy in this company 7Mar Ayr 16f Hdl soft 4/9 My Kiwi Girl (IRE) 65l 22Feb Nwc 16f Hdl gd-sf 10/10 Young Getaway (IRE) 114l 16Feb Mus 15f Hdl gd-sf U/9 Stressfree (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM PP53-3

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in Irish point on latest outing in May Dam is an unraced sister to smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Emitom and it’ll be interesting to see if there is any market support for him on Rules debut.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHIII BHA72 FORM 6P-6550

TIMEFORM VIEW Some promise when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) in December but failed to back up after 10 weeks off when disappointing at Carlisle (19.3f) last month. Cheekpieces on for the first-time but others have a more convincing profile.

17Feb Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 8/10 C’Est Different (FR) 28l

Dec24 Nwc 16f HcpH good 5/12 Mister Smarty 12l

Dec24 Car 19f HcpH soft 5/11 Heritier (FR) 15l

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 0U0-P45

TIMEFORMVIEW One of the lesser lights for the Gordon Elliott yard, disappointed on final start for that stable when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, heavy, 22/1) 17 days ago. Drops in distance and has cheekpieces applied on stable debut and one to note in the betting in a moderate maiden contest.

24Feb Ayr 20f HcpH heavy 5/8 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE) 103/4l 9Feb Nav 21f HcpH sf-hv 4 Waittillitellyou (IRE) 38l Dec24 Lim 16f HcpH yd-sf P Liberated Light (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 3146

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and while showing some promise on a bumper on stable debut, faced a tough task on hurdling bow last time, sixth of 7 in a decent novice hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 66/1) last time. This looks a more realistic assignment.

2Feb Mus 15f Hdl

8 WHATEVERWILLDO(GB)(40)

Ch g Forever Now - Dudette 5 11-5

J Joe Williamson (3)

T Danny Brooke, Middleham

O Robin & Matthew Pearson

B Robin Pearson

S Danny Brooke Racing

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden isn’t bred to be much and he showed little when seventh of 9 in a bumper (50/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with plenty to prove. 1Feb Wet 16f NHF soft 7/9 Mossy Fen Road (IRE) 31l

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: DOLLAR COLLAR (IRE) 6 10 13 Stephen Mulqueen 7-1 (Lucinda Russell) 5 ran

Stewards Note: KINGSTON ROCK: Following its run on 17/2/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Benmore (IRE), 4-1 Famous Liss (IRE), 5-1 Nathan Wells (GB), 15-2 Jungle Jet (IRE), 18-1 Soldier In Mayo (IRE), 33-1 Kingston Rock (IRE), 40-1 Freedom Day (IRE), 66-1 Whateverwilldo (GB)

An ordinary maiden and a decent opportunity for BENMORE if he can put it all together in first-time cheekpieces. Famous Liss went close in novice company last year and has a chance if bouncing back from his latest run, while Nathan Wells and Jungle Jet should both be monitored for support on their respective stable debuts.

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CHELTENHAM 2.00 2m 4f 127y

THE JACK RICHARDS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

(CLASS 1) (Grade 2) (Registered as The GOLDEN MILLER) (GBB RACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x 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.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 SPRINGWELL BAY (GB) (71) 2U-1321 CD 8 11-12

Br B g Kayf Tara - Winning Counsel (IRE)

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

O Mrs Gay Smith Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T

B J. R. Weston Wasdell Group, Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulhurdlerwhomadeawinningreturn/chasedebutatChepstowinOctober Notideallysuitedbymuddlingpaceinsmall-fieldnoviceeventsnext2starts butthenshowedwhathecandowithanemphaticC&DsuccessinaGrade3handicaponNewYear’sDay Onetoconsiderdespitea9lbhike. TFRHHHHI BHA154

2 FIREFOX (IRE)

(40) 2-21323 7 11-8

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Cuteasafox (IRE)

O Bective Stud

B Grange Stud

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartnovicehurdlerlastterm,placinginGrade1satthe3bigspringfestivals.Jumpedwellwhenmakingawinningreturn/chasedebutinNovemberandhasn’t donemuchwrongagainstclassynovicessince.Goodchancehehasanevenbiggerperformanceinhimnowventuringintohandicapcompany TFRHHHHH BHA150

3 CALDWELL POTTER (FR)

Br Gr g Martaline - Matnie (FR)

(55) 211-132 BF 7 11-4

O Ferguson, Mason, Hales, Done & Hogarth

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Reached a smartlevelover hurdles (Grade1 winner)for Gordon Elliottand perfectstart in this sphere for newconnections (EUR740,000buy) in 2m Carlisle novicechaseinDecember However,beatenfavouritehereandatWindsorsince,notfindingagreatdealatthebusinessendoneitheroccasion. TFRHHIII BHA146

4

DEE

CAPO

(FR) (46) P-04F14 D 6 11-4

Br B g Maxios - Walkure (IRE)

Danny Gilligan J

O Mr David L’Estrange Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle Bective Stud, Gordon Elliott S

TIMEFORM VIEWBumper/dualhurdleswinnerwhoopenedhischaseaccountatthethirdattemptinahandicapatLeopardstownduringtheChristmasperiod.Stamina seeminglystretcheduppedto25fonheavygroundatNaasnexttimeandthisscenariowillbemoresuitable,albeithewillneedtoraisehisgame. TFRHHHII BHA146

5

ANSWER

TO KAYF (GB) (46) 14-2451

Br B g Kayf Tara - Annie’s Answer (IRE)

9 11-3

John Shinnick (3) J

O Mr Denis A. O’Connor Terence O’Brien, Ireland T

B R. G. & V. J. Makin

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerbutbetteredanythingheachievedinthatspherewhenmakingitthirdtimeluckyoverfenceswithapower-packedfront-runningdisplay in21/2mNaashandicap(heavy)inJanuary Nowfindshimselfinatougherraceoff15lbhigherbutthisIrishraidershouldn’tbeunderestimated. TFRHHHII BHA145

6 ASIAN

MASTER

(IRE) (61) 114-533

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Wakare (IRE)

8 11-2

Mr Thomas Costello (7) J

O Mrs M. Costello W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Ms Helga Moore

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 stablemate Majboroughonfirstoccasion.Promisestobesuitedbythisstiffertestnowpitchedintoahandicapforthefirsttimeandhe’sstronglyconsidered. TFRHHHHI BHA144

7 INSURRECTION (IRE) (39)

31-2331

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Rock In The Park (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Insurrect

B Tommy Newton

8 11-0

Jonathan Burke J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Olive Print & Graphics S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleswhowasagoodsecondof5inlistednoviceatChepstowonchasingdebutinOctober Nojoynext2startsbutthenimprovedwhen cominghome16lengthsclearofhisnearestpursuerina7-runnerMusselburghhandicap(21/2m,goodtosoft).8lbrisecouldfindhimouthere. TFRHHHII BHA142

8

NURBURGRING (IRE) (76) 4-31330

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shamarbelle (IRE)

O Bronsan Racing

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

5 10-13

J. J. Slevin J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

Mr O’Brien, Lost Irish Whiskey S TIMEFORMVIEWQuicklymadeupintoasmarthurdler thehighlightbeinghisGalwayHurdlesuccessinAugust Promiseonfirst2startsinthissphereand,thoughnevera threatatLeopardstown(17f)lasttime,muchbetterisexpectednowuppedintripforthishandicapchasedebut.Alsohascheekpiecesrefitted. TFRHHHHI BHA143

9 O’MOORE PARK (IRE) (26) 12-0FF4

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Glor Na Gaoithe (IRE)

O Mrs S. Ricci

B Patrick J. O’Mahony

8 10-12

Sean O’Keeffe J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWUsefulhurdlerwho,despitefallingonhisfirst2startsoverfences,isessentiallyagoodjumper,ashedemonstratedwhenfourthof11inaGowranmaiden chase(21/2m,heavy)lastmonth.Willneedtoimproveonthatifhe’stoplayamajorroleherebutbettercanbeexpectednowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA140

10

ANYWAY (GER) (75)

F12055

7 10-11

Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Adira (GER) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O K. Haughey/Kieran T. Byrne

B Gestut Etzean

David Kenneth Budds, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof3ofhis12startsoverhurdlesandbrightstartinthisspherewhen1/2-lengthsecondtoTheOtherMozzieatGalwayinOctober However,it’s fairtosaythathehasfailedtobuildonthatsince,mostrecentlybeatenaround10lengthsintheLeopardstownmaidenwonbyDeeCapo. TFRHHIII BHA139

11 SAN SALVADOR (IRE) (43)

41144F

Br Ch g El Salvador (IRE) - Angel Chorus (IRE)

O Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

9 10-11

Richard Deegan J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Mr O’Brien S

TIMEFORMVIEWGotittogetheroverfenceswithback-to-backwinsatListowelandRoscommonwithinthespaceof8dayslastSeptember Lookedheldwhen falling2outonlatestchasestartatLeopardstownonBoxingDayand,thoughsuccessfulontheFlatsince,helooksvulnerablehere. TFRHHIII BHA139

12 THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (67) 001U61

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

6 10-10

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

O Mr J. Fyffe Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Christopher Maye JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinningreappearance/chasedebutatGalwayinOctober.Beatenafairwayherethefollowingmonthbutbackontrackinfirst-timecheekpieces whenlandinga2mNaashandicapingoodstylelasttime.Muchmoreonhisplateoffan11lbhighermarkinthisultra-competitivecontest,though. TFRHHHII BHA138

13 WHAT’S UP DARLING (IRE) (26) 4-24235

8 10-10

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Carries Darling Sam Ewing J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B William Mangan Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade3hurdleswinnerlasttermandfarfromdisgracedwhensixthof21intheMartinPipeatthismeeting12monthsago.BelowparlasttimeatGowran buthasotherwisemadeapositivestarttolifeoverfencesandimprovementcouldbeonthewaynowpitchedintoahandicapinthissphere. TFRHHHHI

14 PIC ROC (IRE) (33) 122-F22

7 10-9

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - South Africa (FR) Ben Jones J

O Mrs Emma Kendall

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Cian O’Doherty Fitzdares S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful winning hurdler who failed to complete on chase debut in November but no problems in the jumping department since, finishing second in novicehandicapsatExeter(19f,heavy)andNewbury(23f,soft).Remainsopentoimprovementasachaserandcouldhaveaparttoplay. TFRHHHHI BHA137

15 DENSWORTH (IRE) (85) P/1P-51P 8 10-8

Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way

O OAP Syndicate

Callum Pritchard (5) J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S

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,hewassubsequentlypulledupatNewbury,addingtoanin-and-outrecord.Hassubsequentlyhadwindsurgery Cheekpiecesalsogoon. TFRHHIII BHA136

16 MOON D’ORANGE (FR) (47) 0-33421 CD 7 10-7

Br Ch g Spanish Moon (USA) - Fleur d’Orange Sean Bowen J

O Ian Stuart Griffiths and Gary Evans

B EARL Elevage Marion & Mr Didier Marion

John McConnell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWNovicehurdlewinnerduringshortstintwithFergalO’Brienandhastakenwelltofencesfornewyard,makingtheframe4timesonthebouncepriortoopening chaseaccountinaC&DhandicapinJanuary,doingwelltosurvivealast-fencemistake.Morewillbeneededhavinggoneup6lbforthat TFRHHIII BHA135

17 LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (33) 11-F421 D 7 10-6

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE)

O P & L Account

Brendan Powell J

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Parkville Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Progressiveoverhurdleslasttermandontheupinthissphere,too,buildingonpromiseoffirst3effortsinthisspherewhenproving 11/2lengthstoogoodforPicRocatNewbury(23f,soft)lastmonth.5lbrisefairenoughandheshouldhavemoretooffer. TFRHHHHI BHA134

18 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (28) 30-1641 D 10 10-6

Br Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Shadow Dearg (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O Mrs Liz Prowting Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sean Reilly Prowting Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatfifthattemptoverfencesinaKemptonhandicaponreturninNovember.BelowparoverthesameC&DonBoxingDaybutbackontheright trackequippedwithcheekpiecesthelasttwice,latterlyscoringingoodstyleatSandown(21/2m,goodtosoft).Moreonhisplatehereup7lb. TFRHHIII BHA132

19 RYAN’S ROCKET (IRE) (47) 1-14126

7 10-6

Br Ch g Jet Away - Smiths Lady (IRE) Jack Hogan (3) J

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ryan’s Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B L. Doyle Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORMVIEW£110,000Irishpointwinnerwhomadebrightstartoverhurdleslastseason,winningtwiceduringthespring,andleftdisappointingreappearanceeffortbehindwhen scoringonchasedebutatChepstowinNovember However hedidn’tappeartogethomeintheC&DhandicapwonbyJagwarlasttime. TFRHHIII BHA130 (-1)

20 SHANBALLY KID (IRE) (40) 03-0000

Br B g Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (IRE)

8 10-6

Brian Hayes J O Gigginstown House Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T B John Hayes TIMEFORMVIEWCapableofusefulformoverhurdles,ashedemonstratedwhenthirdinthe21-runnerCoralCupatthe2024Festival.Hasn’tcome closetomatchingthatlevelofformin4startssinceswitchedtofences,though,andit’sprobablybesttolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA129

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2024: GREY DAWNING (IRE) 7 11 7 Harry Skelton 5-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 8, 15, 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20. 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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CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9950

Owners Prize Money 1st £4019 2nd £2009 3rd £1005 4th £502, 5th £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59)

Leading course trainer (20-25): S J Smith (12 wins from 97 runners, 12%) runs KONFUSION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S J Smith (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs KONFUSION

Longest Traveller: LEWA HOUSE trained by C Bissett, Leslie, 130 miles.

1 KONFUSION(GB)(15)

Ch g Schiaparelli (GER) - Tahira (GER) 7 12-0

J Peter Kavanagh (3)

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Mrs S. Smith

B Mr Carl Hinchy

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

2 SHADOWSINTHESKY(IRE)(71)

Br g Arcadio (GER) - Ballinacraig (IRE) 9 11-12

J Danny McMenamin E Visor Tongue Strap

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O D & D Armstrong Ltd & Mr L Westwood

B John & Jamie O’Brien

S North Sea Logistics

3 HALPHASOLEIL(FR)(15)

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Toi Et Le Soleil (FR) 8 11-10

J Emma Smith-Chaston (3)

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O T I S PARTNERSHIP

B S.C.E.A. de La Perrigne, D. Powell, V. R

S Micky Hammond Racing

4

FIAFUINIDH(IRE)(28)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Western Garden (IRE)8 11-9

J Henry Brooke

T Martin Todhunter, Penrith

O The Surf and Turf Partnership

B R. McCarthy

S Tote

5 DIAMONDMIX(IRE)(28)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Alma Mix 6 11-7

J Ryan Mania

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O Mr Colin Thomas

B Thomas O’Keeffe

S PRCT Bloodstocks Limited

6 LOWMILEAGE(IRE)(25)

B g Westerner - Miss Knowall (IRE) 7 11-6

J Edward Austin (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T George Bewley, Colby

O Mr G. T. Bewley

B Edmond Kent

S Lloyd Ltd

7 DIVASDOYEN(IRE)(25)

B m Doyen (IRE) - Sleeping Diva (FR) 8 10-11

J Miss Heidi Palin (7) E Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O The Unlikely Tenors

TFRHHHHH BHA100 (+3) FORM 000-331

TIMEFORM VIEW Strong in the market and improved when returning from 5 months off to land a 19.5f Wetherby handicap on his second start over fences, beating a subsequent winner An 8lb rise doesn’t look enough to stop him.

26Feb Wet 19f HcpC soft 1/9 Heads Or Harps

TFRHHHII BHA98 FORM 55415P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner this season, latterly in October Below par last twice but no surprise were a return to Hexham to spark a revival.

1Jan Mus 20f HcpC soft P/7 Okavango Delta (IRE)Nov24 Nwc 20f HcpC good 5/9 Glory And Honour (IRE) 29l Oct24 Hex 20f HcpC good 1/10 Jimli’s Island

TFRHHIII BHA96

FORM 410554 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 1/2m hurdle here off 3lb higher in June but his chase efforts since have been no more than respectable.

26Feb Wet 19f HcpC soft 4/9 Konfusion 23l 31Jan Cat 19f HcpC soft 5/7 Valence d’Aumont (FR) 51/2l 16Jan Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 5/8 Rattling Road (IRE) 7l

TFRHHIII BHA95

FORM 6-22555

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score over fences. Did go very close at Kelso (17f) in November but disappointing since. Remains to be seen whether this step back up in trip suits.

13Feb Nwc 16f HcpC gd-sf 5/9 Demoiselle Kap (FR) 21l 21Jan Ayr 16f HcpC soft 5/6 Lively Citizen (IRE) 16l Dec24 Car 15f HcpC soft 5/7 King of Tara 23l

TFRHHHHI BHA93 (+2) FORM 045502

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved in his second handicap chase when 6 lengths second over 2m at Newcastle 4 weeks ago, staying on as if this step back up will suit. Respected.

13Feb Nwc 16f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Demoiselle Kap (FR) 6l 1Feb Wet 19f HcpC soft 7/10 Jumper Madrik (FR) 29l Dec24 Seg 16f Hdl gd-sf 5/8 Paddys Policy (IRE) 35l

TFRHHHHI BHA92

FORM 50-0P32

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland. Best effort for new yard from a falling mark when close second over 2 1/2m at Musselburgh last month. Claims if he can build on that.

16Feb Mus 20f HcpC gd-sf 2/9 Minella Youngy (IRE) nk Dec24 Cat 15f HcpC good 3/6 Pescatorius (IRE) 71/2l Dec24 Car 26f HcpC soft P/13 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR) -

FORM 012244 D

B Cyril O’Hara TFRHHIII BHA83

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally came good in 2 1/2m handicap at Carlisle in November Good second on next 2 starts but not in the same form when fourth the last twice.

16Feb

8 LEWAHOUSE(GB)(30)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Primrose Time

9 10-5

J Bruce Lynn E Cheek Pieces

T Catch Bissett, Leslie

O Bissett Racing

B Mrs D. A. Whitaker

S Tote

9 CUDGEL(GB)(41)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick

12 10-4

J Conor O’Farrell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

TFRHHHII BHA77 FORM 33-6662 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since his course handicap hurdle win in 2022 but he showed he retains ability when returning from wind surgery to finish second at Ayr (20.5f) last month. Makes chase debut. 11Feb Ayr 20f HcpH soft 2/10 The Jeweller’s Pet (IRE)

B Messrs F. T. Walton TFRHHIII BHA76 FORM 2-6303P C

TIMEFORM VIEW All 6 career wins have been registered here but needs to show he’s still the force of old as a 12-y-o.

10 BILLABLEGRANT(IRE)(25)

B g Watar (IRE) - Coleta (IRE) 8 10-4

J Ross Chapman

T Jackie Stephen, Melrose

O Jackie Stephen Racing Club

B Dermot Day

S Carden Livestock Co

11 DERRACRIN(GB)(24)

Ch g Mustajeeb - Transvaal Sky

J Lorcan Murtagh

T Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

O Mr James Proudfoot

TIMEFORM VIEW Raced mainly over hurdles, failing to make a significant impact in 4 handicap starts since joining this yard. Others are preferred back chasing.

B Whatcote Farm Stud TFRHHIII BHA73 FORM 045/1P-P CD

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over fences in May 2023 but pulled up in just 2 outings since. Something to prove.

(IRE)May23 Hex 20f HcpC good 1/8 Hapy La

2024: LARGY TRAIN 7 12 0 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Henry Hogarth) 5 ran

Stewards Note: SHADOWS IN THE SKY: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Konfusion (GB), 13-2 Low Mileage (IRE), 7-1 Diamond Mix (IRE), 11-1 Lewa House (GB), 14-1 Shadows In The Sky (IRE), Fia Fuinidh (IRE), Divas Doyen (IRE), 16-1 Halpha Soleil (FR), 25-1 Billable Grant (IRE), 33-1 Cudgel (GB), 50-1 Derracrin (GB)

KONFUSION should have more to offer over fences and is a confident pick assuming this doesn’t come a bit quick on him after Wetherby The step back up in trip should suit last month’s Newcastle runner-up Diamond Mix and he’s second choice ahead of Low Mileage, who has refound some form since the cheekpieces and tongue tie combination have gone on.

CHELTENHAM 2.40 2m 7f 213y

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK FINAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

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

for five yrs old and upwards x 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.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 THOMAS MOR (IRE) (47) 1P15/-14 D 8 12-0

Br Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lusty Beg (IRE)

O Wayne Clifford & Ian Gosden

Sean Houlihan J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowednoilleffectsfrom22monthsoffasheprovedbetterthanevertomakeawinningstartforanewstable(hadleftDavidPipe)atWincanton(24.7f, soft)inDecember stayingonwell.DisappointingonhisfirsttryatchasingatDoncastersincebutthatshouldn’tbeheldagainsthimhere. TFRHHHII BHA143

2 KARL DES TOURELLES (FR)

(76) 22-0023 BF 5 11-10

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Shiva d’Hautefois (FR)

Brian Hayes J

O Mr Damian Tiernan Philip Fenton, Ireland T

B Mr Pierre Dorchies

TIMEFORM VIEW Is yet to add to his debut success but got well and truly back on the up contesting his first handicap over an even longer trip when second of 15 at Punchestown(24.1f)inNovember Showedsimilarformwhenthirdin5-runnerminoreventatLimerick(20f)sinceandremainsunexposedat3m. TFRHHHII BHA139

3 BUGISE SEAGULL (IRE) (39)

Br B g Mount Nelson - Golan Lady (IRE)

O Mr Grant Leon

33-2P32 7 11-10

David Bass J

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Mrs Marie Fenlon Merriebelle Stable LLC S

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointrecruitwhowonfirst2startsoverhurdleslasttermandendedcampaignwithgoodthirdinAintreeGrade1novice.Chasingdidn’tgotoplan butbackontrackoverhurdleswhenthirdof6atDoncaster(24.4f)inDecemberandagainranwellwhenrunner-upatMusselburghsince. TFRHHHII BHA139

4 WIN SOME

LOSE SOME

(IRE) (75) 310141 6 11-9

Br B g Champs Elysees - All For Luck (IRE)

Mark Walsh J

O Mr John P. McManus Padraig Roche, Ireland T

B Mrs Noeleen Roche

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. TFRHHHHI BHA138

5 HARBOUR LAKE (IRE) (106) 552-312 BF

Br Br g Shantou (USA) - Aibrean (IRE)

O Hemmings Racing

9 11-8

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Miss Patricia Duffin Trust Inns Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWStrongtravellerwhoresumedhisprogresswhenlanding8-runnerhandicaphurdleatAintree(24.7f,good)inNovemberbeforesuccumbingtothelate rallyofSupremeGiftfroma6lbhighermarkatMarketRasen.Hasbeenkeptfreshforthissincewhichisnobadthinggivenhisoverallrecord. TFRHHHII BHA137

6 SUPREME GIFT (IRE)

(40) 13-0150 D

Br B g Getaway (GER) - Prairie Call (IRE)

O Late Sir T Pilkington & Sir R Pilkington

8 11-7

Stan Sheppard J

Henry Daly, Ludlow T

B Imelda Harney Humphrey Butler Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed the benefit of his reappearance as he recorded a 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 TFRHHHII BHA136

7 D ART D ART (FR) (88) 40-0132 BF

6 11-7

Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Fleur du Brizais (FR) Tiernan Power Roche (5) J

O Mr Ciaran John Mooney Thomas Cooper, Ireland T

B Mr Joel Denis & Mr Sebastien Pinthon TIMEFORMVIEWResumedhisprogressinnouncertaintermswhenwinning11-runnerhandicaphurdleatPunchestown(20f,good)inOctober GoodthirdatNavanthefollowing monthandimprovedagainwhensecondin9-runnerhandicapatCarlisle(25f)inDecember Mostlikeableandseemssuretorunanotherbigrace. TFRHHHHI BHA136

8

FEET OF A DANCER (FR) (75) 13-1333

6 11-7

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Leah Claire (IRE) Sean O’Keeffe J

O Mr Philip Byrne Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Mr Frank McNulty Softco Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesortwhoshapedwellbackinahandicaponherfirstgoat3mwhen41/2lengthsthirdof20toWinSomeLoseSomeinLeopardstown Handicap(23.4f,good)overtheChristmasperiod.YardtookthiswithMrsMilnerin2021andshe’saninterestingcontender. TFRHHHHH BHA136

9 LUCKY LYREEN (IRE) (18) 1-P0063 D 7 11-6

Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Mooneys Valley (IRE) Sam Ewing J

O Lyreen Syndicate Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B William Flood Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW 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 TFRHHHII BHA135

10

JERIKO DU REPONET (FR) (32) 11P-P53 D BF 6 11-6

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Ukaline du Reponet (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr John P. McManus

B Mr Daniel Jannet

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWPointscorerwhoalsowonfirst3startsoverhurdles,includingaGrade2.RannosortofraceonSandownchasebowbutbettersignssincereturned tohurdling,includingwhenthirdtoCatchHimDerryonhisfirsttryataroundthistripatExeterlasttime.Interestinginfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA135

11

PATTER MERCHANT

(IRE) (18) 135454 D 6 11-5

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Bowenscourt (IRE)

Jack Kennedy J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Brittas House Stud and Grenane House

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWGalwaymaidenwinnerwhohasshapedwellsinceswitchedtohandicapcompany,rallyingafterflattening2outwhen 7 1/4 lengths fourth of 19 to Will The Wise at Naas (23.1f, heavy) on most recent outing. Interesting contender TFRHHHII BHA134

12 HENRI THE SECOND (FR) (40) 2P/4-412 BF 8 11-5

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Rock Treasure (FR)

O Martin Broughton & Friends 7

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Daniela Airaldi Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2winnerasanoviceandbuiltongoodcomebackrunafter12monthsoffwithdominantvictoryatSandown(23.4f)inDecember,findingplenty intestingconditions.Thwartedonlybyalessexposed8-y-oinavaluableeventbackthere8weekslaterandstillunexposedasastayer TFR

13 WILL THE WISE (IRE) (18) 126311 D

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Now Were Broke (IRE)

6 11-5

Keith Donoghue J

O Have No Clue Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B Mr D. Breen TIMEFORMVIEWIsprogressingwellandsupplementedhissign-offwininmaidenswithaperformancelacedwithstaminawhenforgingclearlateonin19-runner handicapatNaas(23.1f)18daysago.Hasan11lbhighermarkandaquickturnaroundtocontendwithbutremainsunexposed. TFRHHHII BHA134

14

ONE BIG BANG (IRE)

(26) 1-22461 D 7 11-4

Br Gr g Masked Marvel - Boston du Berlais (FR)

O Big Bang Racing

B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd

Jamie Brace (5) J

James Owen, Newmarket T

The Rare Breed Meat Company S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsforJamesOwenandimprovedwhensecondinvaluableBetfairStayersHandicapatHaydock(3m,heavy)inNovember Pooreffort infirsttimecheekpiecesatFfosLasbutresumedprogresswhenlanding13-runnereventataforementionedtracklastmonth.Hitwith7lbrise. TFRHHHII BHA133

15 SUPER SURVIVOR (IRE) (49) P02-311 D

Br B g Shantou (USA) - All The Best Mate (IRE)

O Neil Goulden, Kevin & Sue Hopgood

9 11-2

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B M. Sheehy BetVictor S

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonhisreappearancetowinhisfirstracefor2yearsin6-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(24.4f)inDecember,overcoming pacebias.Wellbackedwhenfollowingupin10-runnereventatHuntingdon(25f)andisclearlyasgoodasever TFRHHHII BHA131

16 J’AI FROID (IRE) (19) 12140-1 D 12 11-2

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Park Wave (IRE)

Harry Reed J

O Miss Laura Morgan L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

B Patricia and Marie Keating Postpack Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhogainedhisseventhhandicapwinforcurrentconnectionsintypicallygutsyfashionafter10monthsoffin13-runner eventatChepstow(23.6f)19daysago,keepingonwell.Hasmoreonhisplatefroma5lbhighermarkhere,however TFRHHHII BHA131

17 MAXI MAC GOLD (FR) (18)

430402

6 11-2

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Anasaron (FR) Sean Flanagan J

O Mrs K.Browne & Mrs Anne Coffey Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Mr Henri Devin & Mrs Antonia Devin Softco Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWCorkmaidenwinnerwhohittheframeforthesecondtimein3handicapsstartswhen21/2lengthssecondof19toWillTheWisein handicaphurdle(25/1)atNaas(23.1f,heavy)18daysago.7lbhighermarkmakeslifetougherbutcouldgowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA131

18 SHANAGH BOB (IRE) (33) 14-5525 CD 7 11-2

Br B g Mahler - Exit Bob (IRE) Paul O’Brien J

O Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Aaron Doocey

Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWGrade2Cheltenhamnovicehurdlewinnerlasttermand,followingacoupleofdisappointingrunsoverfences,gotbackontrackreturnedtothissphere whenrunner-uptoSuperSurvivorin25fHuntingdonhandicapinJanuary UnsuitedbydropintripatWarwick(21f)sinceandremainsofinterest TFRHHHII BHA131

19 DODDIETHEGREAT (IRE) (26) 00-5PP2 9 11-2

Br B g Fame And Glory - Asturienne

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

Brian Hughes J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWReturnedtoformfromoutoftheblueinfirst-timecheekpieceswhen21/4lengthssecondof13toOneBigBanginhandicaphurdleatHaydock (24.3f,goodtosoft)26daysago.However hasahistoryoftamefinishesandtheheadgearisn’tcertaintoworksowellthistime. TFRHHHII BHA131

20 CATCH HIM DERRY (IRE) (32)

Br B g Milan - Pretty Present (IRE)

O Jolly Boys Outing

21-1P61 D 7 11-0

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Knocktartan House Stud The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWWon3ofhisfirst4handicaps,includinghardheldon21.5fNewtonAbbotreappearanceinOctober DisappointingwhenpulledupinthevaluableBetfair StayersatHaydockinNovemberbutverymuchbackontheupwhenwinning12-runnerhandicapatExeter(23.1f)lastmonth.Respected. TFRHHHII BHA129

21

GUARD THE MOON

(GB) (19) 2-11220 BF 7 10-13

Br B g Pether’s Moon (IRE) - Polly Potter

O James & Jean Potter Ltd

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James & Jean Potter Potter Group, Potters House S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkinaHexhammaideninMayandimprovedwhenfollowinguponWarwickhandicapdebut(21f)5monthslater Goodrunner-upeffortsatAintree andNewburyfollowedandwaspossiblyunsuitedbyachangeoftacticswhenbelowformatChepstowlasttime.Needsmore,nonetheless. TFRHHHII BHA128

22 ZAIN

NIGHTS

(GB) (49) 1-13P04 CD 6 10-13

Br B g Decorated Knight - Missy O’ Gwaun (IRE)

Charlie Deutsch J

O J and J McAndrew Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayeronFlatforHarry&RogerCharltonandmuchimprovedoverhurdleslastspring,completingahandicaphat-trickinabig-fieldcontest atHaydockinMay ReturnedwithagoodthirdhereinOctoberandbackontrackwhenfourthtoSuperSurvivoratHuntingdonlatest

23 IDEM (FR) (39) 120R14

7 10-13

Br B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) Patrick Wadge J

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadethemostofadropinclassin11-runnerhandicaphurdleatKelso(22.7f,goodtosoft)inDecember,travellingwellandneedingonlytobepushed out RanatleastaswellindefeatfromacareerhighmarkatMusselburghsince,despitearopeyroundofjumping,butthisdemandsmore. TFRHHHII BHA128

24 AMERICAN SNIPER (IRE)

(29) 001636 C D 7 10-9

Br B g Malinas (GER) - Mountain Leap (IRE)

O Mr Peter W. Garnsworthy

Jack Tudor J

David Pipe, Wellington T

B George Doyle W & S Recycling S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwithcheekpiecesrefittedwhengamelylanding4-runnerhandicapatNewbury(24.2f,goodtosoft)inNovember Solid effortsnext2outingsbutfoundgoodruncomingtoahaltatWetherbyonmostrecentouting.Bouncebackrequired. TFRHHHII BHA124

DECLARED RUNNERS 26 2024: MONMIRAL (FR) 7 10 12 Harry Cobden 25-1 (Paul Nicholls) 22 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 16. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 17, 24. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15, 18, 19, 22. 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)

PLAY SMARTER

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 is 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.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FEET OF A DANCER (FR) 2.WIN SOME LOSE SOME (IRE) 3.JERIKO DU REPONET (FR)

THE BK RACING HEXHAM MARATHON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs CAMP BELAN & DESTINY IS ALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs CAMP BELAN & DESTINY IS ALL Weightwatcher: C’EST QUELQU’UN won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 9lb to 92. Longest Traveller: BETTERFOREVERYONE trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 313 miles.

1 DESTINYISALL(IRE)(66)

B g Prince Flori (GER) - Hearts Delight (IRE) 11 12-0

J Jack Power (7) E Cheek Pieces

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mr John R. Adam

B Eithne Magee

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 SHIGHNESS(GB)(34)

B m Passing Glance - Sharwakom (IRE) 8 11-13

J Conor O’Farrell E Blinkers

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Keep The Faith Partnership

B Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst

S Wilcocks Contractors Ltd

3 BETTERFOREVERYONE(GB)(34)

B g Cokoriko (FR) - Lady Emily 8 11-12

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Alan King, Barbury Castle

O Mr Rupert Anton

B Mr Evan Robert Hanbury

S Goodwin Racing Ltd

4 BREEZEOFWIND(IRE)(17)

Gr g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - Mite Be Cloudy (IRE) 8 11-8

J Sam Coltherd E Tongue Strap

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Graeme Howard & S Coltherd

B Mrs Mary Mangan

5 CLONGUILEWAY(IRE)(103)

B g Double Eclipse (IRE) - Massini Flyer (IRE) 12 11-8

J Ross Chapman E Cheek Pieces

T Andrew Crook, Leyburn

O The 100 Club

B Breda O’Keeffe

6 CAMPBELAN(IRE)(38)

B g Milan - Glencree Spirit (IRE) 9 11-3

J Craig Nichol E Blinkers

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

B Stephen Campion

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

7 C’ESTQUELQU’UN(FR)(22)

Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR) 8 10-9

J Alan Doyle (3)

T Andrew Hamilton, Carluke

O Mr A. B. Hamilton

TFRHHHHI BHA111 FORM 642-154

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good record fresh when recording a third course success at Ayr (24.1f) in October Unsuited by way the race developed at the same C&D in January and he could go well having been beaten only 1 1/2 lengths when fourth in this race last year 6Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft 4/4 Travail d’Orfevre (FR) 14l Nov24 Nwc 29f HcpC good 5/7 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 42l Oct24 Ayr 24f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Crixus’s Escape (IRE) nk

TFRHHIII BHA110

FORM 142-04P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning hurdler and off the mark at the fourth time of asking in this sphere in 4-runner Catterick handicap last season. However form has gone the wrong way this season, pulled up at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) on latest outing. Blinkers on first time.

7Feb Bgr 24f HcpC soft P/8 Lagonda20Jan Ayr 24f HcpC soft 4/5 Undeniable Alibi (FR) 41l Dec24 Car 24f HcpC soft 8/12 O’Connell (IRE) 54l

TFRHHHII BHA109

FORM 210-403

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at the fourth attempt when scoring in commanding fashion at Doncaster last season. Left behind a lesser effort when third at Bangor (29.6f, heavy) last month and he’s one to note upped further in trip tried again in cheekpieces.

7Feb Bgr 29f HcpC soft 3/14 Laskalin (FR) 103/4l

Dec24 War 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/9 New Order (IRE) 45l Oct24 Chp 26f HcpC gd-sf 4/14 King Turgeon (FR) 20l

TFRHHHHH BHA105

FORM 44-4451 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Had an excellent debut season over fences for this yard in 2023/24, winning 4 times including this same race. Suited by the emphasis on stamina when adding another victory to his tally at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last time and he’s a major player

24Feb Ayr 24f HcpC heavy 1/8 Busty Boy (IRE) nk

3Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 5/15 Don Brocco 12l

Dec24 Wet 24f HcpC soft 4/10 Latenightrumble 17l

TFRHIIII BHA105

FORM 2406/-3P

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts in spring 2023 and has offered little in 2 starts back from a 19-month absence, pulled up at Newcastle (29.9f, good) in November Best watched.

Nov24 Nwc 29f HcpC good P/7 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE)Nov24 Wet 24f HcpC good 3/4 Cardamon Hill (IRE) 79l Apr23 Pun 34f Ch good 6 Vital Island (IRE) 31l

TFRHHIII BHA100

FORM 25-3560

TIMEFORM VIEW Thorough stayer who cashed in on his reduced mark at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) last February However, has run below-par on his last 2 starts, losing touch before 4 out at Carlisle (24.5f soft) 38 days ago. Has a bit to prove as he goes back up in trip. 3Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 11/15 Don Brocco 40l Dec24 Kel 26f HcpC gd-sf 6/8 Skyhill (IRE) 69l

B Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet TFRHHHII BHA92 FORM 0P6363

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season and best effort for

8 DRSHIROCCO(IRE)(25)

Ch g Shirocco (GER) - Uncommited (IRE) 10 10-6

J Henry Brooke

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O I I F T F

B J. P. King & P. Turley

9 HEYBROTHER(FR)(118)

B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mick Maya (FR) 8 10-5

J Lorcan Murtagh E Cheek Pieces

T Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

O Mrs Sue Murtagh

B Mme Gaelle Albert

10 DONBROCCO(GB)(17)

Gr g Shirocco (GER) - Brantingham Breeze 9 10-3

J Bruce Lynn E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh

O Rutherford Racing

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHHI BHA89

FORM 340145 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a second course success (24.2f) in May and stepped up on recent run when also scoring at Musselburgh in November After 10 weeks off, made little impression over hurdles last time, but no surprise to see him fare better back over fences here.

16Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/8 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE) 41/2l Dec24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 4/10 Ribeye 4l Nov24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Hapy La Vie (FR) hd

TFRHHIII BHA88

FORM 60-52PP

TIMEFORM VIEW Making second start for Jedd O’Keeffe, finished closer than previously when second in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, good) in June. However, pulled up both starts for current yard, so he has enough to prove with cheekpieces applied.

Nov24 Nwc 23f HcpC good P/4 Halfway House LadOct24 Hex 24f HcpC good P/12 Instant Gambler (IRE)Jun24 Utt 24f HcpC good 2/13 Phil de Pail (FR) 6l

TFRHHHII BHA86

FORM 656P1P

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual hurdles winner who belatedly got off the mark in this sphere at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in February, making most with a bit in hand. Wasn’t in the same form when pulled up at Ayr last time, but he’s capable if on a going day 24Feb Ayr 24f HcpC heavy P/8 Breeze of Wind (IRE)3Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 1/15 Gibberwell (IRE) 81/2l 22Jan Cat 25f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Emotional Roller (IRE)

2024: BREEZE OF WIND (IRE) 7 11 5 Sam Coltherd 5-6 (Stuart Coltherd) 5 ran

SHIGHNESS: Following its run on 7/2/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled and lost a shoe.

CLONGUILE WAY: Following its run on 30/11/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DON BROCCO: Following its run on 24/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Breeze of Wind (IRE), 5-1 Destiny Is All (IRE), 6-1 Betterforeveryone (GB), 7-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 8-1 Dr Shirocco (IRE), 9-1 Don Brocco (GB), 14-1 Camp Belan (IRE), 16-1 Shighness (GB), 40-1 Hey Brother (FR), 66-1 Clonguile Way (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

BREEZE OF WIND stayed on well to score at Ayr 17 days ago, his fifth career success, and he is taken to make it back-to-back wins in this race as he returns to 4m. Dr Shirocco is better over fences than hurdles and could be the main danger with his recent run behind him, while Destiny Is All also merits consideration.

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CHELTENHAM 3.20 2m 4f 127y

THE RYANAIR STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1)

(Registered as The FESTIVAL TROPHY) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for five yrs old and upwards x 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)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 DJELO (FR) (33) 30-2121 7 11-10

Br B g Montmartre (FR) - Djeville (FR)

Charlie Deutsch J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Gildas Blain Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonaneye-catchingreappearanceatExeterwhencruisingtosuccessattheexpenseofProtektoratinthePeterboroughChaseatHuntingdon.Thatonegot hisrevengeatWindsornexttimebutwasquicklybackonsongwhenlandingGrade2atNewburylastmonth.Placeclaimsprobablyhisbesthope. TFRHHHII BHA166

2 ENVOI ALLEN (FR) (77) 3224-1U CD

Br B g Muhtathir - Reaction (FR)

11 11-10

Rachael Blackmore J

O Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Mr Bruno Vagne Cheveley Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWThree-timewinnerattheFestivalandsecondinthislastyear.DrewablanklastseasonbutbacktowinningwayswhenseeingoffHewickin3mDownRoyal Grade1onreappearance.OntheretreatwhendepartinginthebackstraightintheKingGeorgebutnosurprisetoseeabettershowingbackhere. TFRHHHII BHA163

3 FACT TO FILE (FR) (40) 111-123 C D

Br B g Poliglote - Mitemps (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Michel Pehu

8 11-10

Mark Walsh J

W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWTop-classchaserwhohadGalopindesChampsbehindwhenwinningtheJohnDurkanatPunchestownonreappearancebuthisstablemateprovedtoo strongonbothsubsequentstarts,latestwhenrunoutofsecondclosehomeinIrishGoldCup.Switchedtothisasaresultandsetsthestandard. TFRHHHHH BHA166

4 HANG IN THERE (IRE) (131) 2-21324 C D

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Jaldemosa (FR)

O Tim Syder & Andrew Gemmell

11 11-10

Harry Cobden J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Mr Daniel Furini Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhoscoredatUttoxeterlastJuneandpostedagoodsecondof6inhandicapchaseatWorcester(23f)acoupleofmonthslater Shapedas ifstillinformbymakinghispresencefeltsteppingoutsidehandicapsinCharlieHallChasebutfacesaverystifftaskatthislevel4monthson. TFRHIIII BHA157

5 HEART WOOD (FR) (75) 213-124 D 7 11-10

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Miss Nikita (FR) Darragh O’Keeffe J

O Robcour

B Mrs Murielle Guillerm

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartchaserwhodoubledhistallyoverthelargerobstaclesatWexfordinOctober.DidallhecouldcontestinghisfirstGrade1inopen companywhenfourthatLeopardstownoverChristmasandhe’llneedtoraisehisgameifhe’stofeatureinthisbackintrip. TFRHHIII BHA159

6 IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) (77) 115-1P2 7 11-10

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Millesimee (FR)

O Kelvin-Hughes & Haras De St Voir

B Haras de Saint-Voit

James Reveley J

N. George & A. Zetterholm, France T

TIMEFORM VIEWBold-jumpingfrontrunnerwhotravelsstronglyandsparkledintheKautoStaratKemptonlastterm.It’sratherbeenfeastorfaminesincebutbacktobest whensecondinKingGeorgeonBoxingDay,lookingthemostlikelywinnerformuchoftheway Capableofmakingaboldbidbackdownintrip. TFRHHHHI BHA166

7 JUNGLE BOOGIE (IRE)

(82) 1/1//416-1 D 11 11-10

Br B g Gold Well - A Better Excuse (IRE)

Danny Mullins J

O Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B Noel O’Brien Leaflet Company Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonbumper,hurdleandchaseonfirst3startsforWillieMullins.AddedafourthvictorytohistallyatTramore(Grade3)onNewYear’sDaylast yearandmadeawinningreturnatAscotinDecember(favouritefellearly).Verylightlyracedforhisageandsurelyhasmoretooffer. TFRHHHII BHA156

8 MASTER CHEWY (IRE) (33)

F2-4F31 8 11-10

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE)

O Anne-Marie & Jamie Shepperd

Sam Twiston-Davies J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B James Hoare Courtiers Investment Services Limited, Courtiers Group Holdings Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoaverysmartchaserlasttermandsignedoffwithasmashingsecondinAintreeGrade1.Goodeffortsinhandicapsthistermbeforegutsy winneroftheGameSpiritatNewburylastmonth.Willneedtofindafairbitofimprovementfortheextradistanceinthiscompany,however TFRHHIII BHA156

9 PROTEKTORAT (FR) (53) 313-621 CD

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Protektion (FR)

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

B Mr Guy Cherel & Mme Isabelle Pacault

10 11-10

Harry Skelton J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiscorrespondingeventlastyearandlookedatleastasgoodaseverswitchedbacktofront-runningtacticswhenboltingupintheFleur deLysatWindsorinJanuary,turningthetableswithpreviousconquerorDjeloinnouncertainterms.Bigplayerinhistitledefence. TFRHHHHI BHA166

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: PROTEKTORAT (FR) 9 11 10 Harry Skelton 17-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 9.

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)

FACT TO FILE has lost little in defeat behind his mighty stable-companion Galopin des Champs since his victory in the John Durkan and with the drop back in trip looking ideal he can notch up a second Festival victory. The dangers are Il Est Francais, who should prove a real sight on his first go over the Cheltenham fences, and last year’s winner Protektorat, who is sure to be up with the pace from the off also.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FACT TO FILE (FR) 2.IL EST FRANCAIS (FR) 3.PROTEKTORAT (FR)

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THE HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY KERRY KIRKHAM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3756 2nd £1878 3rd £939 4th £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

Leading course trainer (20-25): N Richards (18 wins from 79 runners, 23%) runs BARATABLET

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): N Richards (2 wins from 13 runners, 15%) runs BARATABLET

Fancy That: N Richards won this race in 2023 and 2024. The stable runs BARATABLET today

Longest Traveller: HIGHLAND FASHION trained by I Duncan, Coylton, 123 miles.

1 AUCHINLEK(GB)(40)

B g Champs Elysees - Blazing Tempo (IRE) 6 11-7

J Ryan Mania

T Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw

O Mr K. Alexander

B Mr Kenneth Alexander

S Sandy Thomson

2 BARATABLET(IRE)(30)

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Perfect Woman (IRE) 5 11-7

J Danny McMenamin

T Nicky Richards, Greystoke

O Mr J. Fyffe

B Leonard H. MacMahon

S JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition)

3 DREAMINGSFREE(IRE)(28)

B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Ittimetogo (IRE) 6 11-7

J Peter Kavanagh (3) E Tongue Strap

T Maurice Barnes, Brampton

O Mr M. Barnes

B Mr Paul O’Neill

S Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

4

HIGHLANDFASHION(GB)(17)

B g Champs Elysees - French Fashion (IRE) 6 11-7

J Conor O’Farrell

T Ian Duncan, Coylton

O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan

B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair

S Ian Duncan Racing

5 INDIANPOET(IRE)(373)

B g Urban Poet (USA) - Indianaca (IRE) 6 11-7

J Lilly Pinchin

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O Mr Colin Thomas

B Mr Colm Feighery

S PRCT Bloodstocks Limited

6 SAINTMALINAS(IRE)(24)

B g Malinas (GER) - Saintofthecastle (IRE) 6 11-7

J E Tongue Strap

T Pauline Robson, Capheaton

O Mr Eric A. Elliott

B Patrick Cronin

S Tote

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 00

TIMEFORM VIEW Backward type who looks one for the longer term.

TFRHHHHH BHAFORM 22 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown plenty when second in an Ayr bumper/maiden hurdle (20.4f) in recent months. Will improve and this looks an excellent opportunity 11Feb Ayr 20f Hdl

TFRHIIII BHA85

FORM 06600P

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form since 2023/24 and no show in 2 starts for current connections since leaving John F. O’Neill.

13Feb Nwc 20f Hdl gd-sf P/13 King of Answers (IRE)2Jan Ayr 20f Hdl soft 11/11 Al Kalila (IRE) 44l Oct24 Lim 21f Hdl good 16 Iamagetaway (IRE) 51l

TFRHHHII BHA103 FORM 5/5-2634

TIMEFORM VIEW Second on the last of 3 starts in bumpers and showed more than on hurdling debut when third of 9 at Ayr (2m) in January Similar form when fourth of 6 back there (19.5f) last time and remains capable of better 24Feb Ayr 19f Hdl heavy 4/6 Marlacoo (IRE) 13l 20Jan Ayr 16f Hdl soft 3/9 Jet To Vegas (IRE) 15l Jun24 Per 20f Hdl good 6/9 Mongibello 54l

TFRHHIII BHAFORM 0-

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in a Newcastle bumper (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 12 months ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA112 FORM 1-23

NONRUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a similar level as on hurdling debut when third of 8 in maiden at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Should be very competitive again.

7 SULOUMARDREAMER(GB)(102)

B g Bollin Eric - Lethem Present (IRE) 7 11-7

J Edward Austin (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O Raceline Scotland Ltd

B Mr Tim Butt

TFRHIIII BHAFORM P

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 300/1 when pulled up in novice hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) on debut in December Cheekpieces quickly reached for.

8 THECLONMELKID(IRE)(31)

B g Youmzain (IRE) - Downsouth (IRE) 6 11-7

J Joe Williamson (3)

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Mr Peter Rawcliffe

B Mrs Clodagh Fitzgerald

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

9 WISEMOVE(IRE)(30)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Offside Rule (IRE) 7 11-7

J Jonathon Bewley

T George Bewley, Colby

O Annett, Tunstall and Graham

B Miss Eleanor Broderick

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 35-323P

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden Irish pointer Second on Newcastle bumper debut in December and made quite an encouraging start over hurdles when third in a 19f novice at Catterick in January However, disappointed upped markedly in trip there last time.

10Feb Cat 25f Hdl gd-sf P/7 Tigerbythetail (IRE)22Jan Cat 19f Hdl gd-sf 3/7 Jarrive de Mee (FR) 31/2l Dec24 Nwc 16f NHF good 2/10 Bespoke Tailor (IRE) 7l

TFRHHHII BHA97 FORM 1-2F050

TIMEFORM VIEW Prolific winner in points and ran to a fair level first time up over hurdles when second in course novice (16.2f) in May Hasn’t progressed since, though shaped as if better for the run after 12 weeks off in a handicap at Ayr on most recent outing.

11Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 9/13 Maura Jeanne 38l Dec24 Hex 20f HcpH soft Y/11 Forest BlazeNov24 Car 24f HcpH gd-sf 5/9 Glory Hights 5l

2024: CLOVIS ISLAND 6 11 7 Sean Quinlan 1-4 (Nicky Richards) 6 ran

THE CLONMEL KID: Following its run on 10/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 8-15 Baratablet (IRE), 10-3 Highland Fashion (GB), 10-2 The Clonmel Kid (IRE), 14-1 Wise Move (IRE), 14-1 Indian Poet (IRE), 33-1 Auchinlek (GB), 66-1 Dreamings Free (IRE), Suloumar Dreamer (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BARATABLET again showed plenty of ability when runner-up on his hurdling debut at Ayr last month and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to go one better with improvement on the cards. Highland Fashion remains capable of better and can threaten, with The Clonmel Kid also likely to feature.

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Many happy returns KERRY KIRKHAM

CHELTENHAM 4.00 2m 7f 213y

THE PADDY POWER STAYERS’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1) (GBB RACE)

for four yrs old and upwards x 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)

1 BOB OLINGER (IRE) (75) 1122-22 C D 10 11-10

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Zenaide (IRE)

O Robcour

B Kenneth Parkhill

Rachael Blackmore J

Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWMostkepttohurdlessincewinningtheTurnershere3yearsago,pickingupacoupleofGrade2slastseason,includinghere(20f).Runner-upbothstarts thisterm,thoughshapedasifthistripisabitofastretchforhimwhen6lengthsbehindHomeByTheLeeinChristmasHurdleatLeopardstown. TFRHHHII BHA158

2 BUDDY ONE (IRE) (49) 41343P CD

Br B g Sans Frontieres (IRE) - May’s Magic (IRE)

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

B Martin Cullinane

8 11-10

Jack G. Gilligan J

Paul John Gilligan, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEWSurpassedexpectationswhenfourthinthislastyearandbackedthatupwhensecondinLiverpoolHurdle.Struggledtomatchthatformsentchasingthis termandwellheldbackhurdlinglatest(reportedlymadearespiratorynoise).Tonguestrapre-fittednowbutwilldowelltomaketheframeagain. TFRHIIII BHA153

3 CRAMBO (GB) (47) 3100-15 D

Br B g Saddler Maker (IRE) - Cardline (FR)

O Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd & Chris Giles

8 11-10

Jonathan Burke J

Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd BresBet S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeupintoasmarthurdlerlastterm,notablylandingtheLongWalkatAscot DisappointedinGrade1safter(includingthisrace)butbackontrack whenagaintakingtheLongWalkonhisseasonalreturn.FailedtorecoverfromabadmistakeinCleeveHurdleheresince.Othersstronger TFRHHIII BHA156

4 FRANCISCAN ROCK (IRE) (49) 636113 D

8 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (IRE) Gavin Brouder J

O Michael O’Flynn/John F O’Flynn M. F. Morris, Ireland T

B Frank Motherway

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulhurdlerwhowasfifthintheCoralCupherelastseason.Ingoodheartthisseason,winningtwice, but limitations once again exposed when third to Rocky’s Diamond in Grade 2 at Gowran. TFRHIIII BHA147

5 GA LAW (FR) (33) P2-2205 C 9 11-10

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Law (FR)

O The Footie Partnership

Gavin Sheehan J

Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T

B Jean-Francois Magnien BetVictor S TIMEFORMVIEW Known as a smart chaser but arrives on the back of 2 lacklustre efforts in that sphere. Thrown into the deep end making a rare start over hurdles and easy to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA142

6 GOWEL ROAD (IRE) (47) 6-22221 CD 9 11-10

Br B or Br g Flemensfirth (USA) - Hollygrove Samba (IRE) Sam Twiston-Davies J

O Options O Syndicate Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Cyril O’Hara Options Energy Services Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWAregulararoundhereandfinallygainedrewardforhisconsistencywhenmakingallintheCleeveHurdleoverC&D 7 weeks ago. Should run his race again but that would still leave him well short of what will be required. TFRHHIII BHA148

7 HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) (75) 53-3611 D 10 11-10

Br B g Fame And Glory - Going For Home (IRE) J. J. Slevin J

O Mr Sean O’Driscoll Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mr Sean O’Driscoll Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORMVIEWRunninginthisforthethirdtime,hisbesteffortcomingwhenthirdlastyear Haslookedasgoodaseverthisseason,winningaGrade2at NavanoncomebackbeforefollowingupinGrade1atLeopardstownoverChristmas.Canmakehispresencefeltoncemore. TFRHHHHI BHA161

8 LANGER DAN (IRE) (55) 132-355 C 9 11-10

Br B g Ocovango - What A Fashion (IRE) Harry Skelton J

O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Hugh O’Connor The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWBecamethefirstdualwinneroftheCoralCuphere12monthsagobeforeexcellentplacedeffortsinGradedcompany Hasn’tfiredin3 startsthiswinterbutthisisthetimeofyearhecomesgood.Doesn’thavetoomuchtofindonbestformandshouldstaythisfar. TFRHHHII BHA158

9 LUCKY PLACE (FR) (71) 1224-11 C

6 11-10

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Luckystar du Frene (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mr E. aubree & Mrs J. Goffin Van Aken Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflasttermwithanexcellentfourthof21toLangerDanintheCoralCuphereandhascontinuedontheupgradethisseason, winningGrade2satAscotandRelkeelHurdlehere(20f).Likelytostaysomustberespectedgivenhisrateofprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA153

10

MONMIRAL (FR) (47) 415-322 CD 8 11-10

Br Bl g Saint des Saints (FR) - Achere (FR) J

O Sir A Ferguson G Mason J Hales & L Hales

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B S.A.R.L. Carion EMM Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER.

11

MYSTICAL POWER

(IRE) (74) 121-166 6 11-10

149

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Annie Power (IRE) P. Townend J

O Mrs S Ricci/J. P. McManus/Mrs J Magnier W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B Annie Power Partnership

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 bitto prove up markedly in trip. TFRHHIII BHA154

12 NEMEAN LION

(GER) (18) 60-2111 8 11-10

Br B g Golden Horn - Ninfea (GER)

Richard Patrick J

O Mr Will Roseff Kerry Lee, Presteigne T

B Dr. Chr. Berglar Fitzdares Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who appreciated the drop in class when winning at Hereford (handicap) and Windsor (class 2 conditions race) this winter. Gamelycompletedhat-trickinGrade2atFontwell18daysagobutstruggledatthislevellastseason.Alsohasstaminatoprove. TFRHHIII BHA151

13 ROCKY’S DIAMOND (IRE) (49) 01-5131

Br B g Altruistic (IRE) - Long Walk Home (IRE)

D 5 11-10

Shane Fitzgerald J

O Mrs Margaret C. Kiely Declan Queally, Ireland T

B Patrick Cahalan

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedwinneroverhurdleswhoprovedtherewasabsolutelynoflukeabouthisChristmasHurdleeffort(thirdbehindHomeByTheLee)when winningGrade2atGowran7weeksago.Stillnotthefinishedarticlebutsuspicionisthissortofchallengeisayeartoosoonforhim. TFRHHHII BHA151

14 TEAHUPOO (FR) (102) 34/11-12 CD 8 11-10

Br B g Masked Marvel - Droit d’Aimer (FR)

O Robcour

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

Jack Kennedy J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classhurdlerwholandedthisraceindecisivefashion12monthsago.FollowedupwithafourthGrade1inChampionStayersatPunchestownin MayandlostlittleindefeatwhensecondinHatton’sGraceonreturn.Likelytoproveatoughnuttocrackagain(goesespeciallywellfresh). TFRHHHHH BHA164

15 THE WALLPARK (IRE) (82) 011114 CD 7 11-10

Br B g Ask - Alderimli (IRE)

O Mr John P. McManus

B Oldcourt Stud

Mark Walsh J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveIrishhurdlerwhocompletedhis4-timerin12-runnerC&DhandicapinOctober,Betterformsteppedupinclasswhenfourth intheLongWalkatAscotsince,theslowearlyfractionscountingagainsthim.Stillhasmoretooffersonottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA152

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2024: TEAHUPOO (FR) 7 11 10 Jack Kennedy 5-4 (Gordon Elliott) 12 ran Hood worn by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.

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)

PLAY SMARTER

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.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TEAHUPOO (FR) 2.HOME BY THE LEE (IRE) 3.LUCKY PLACE (FR)

THE BROCKSBUSHES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

5)

for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9950

Owners Prize Money 1st £4019 2nd £2009 3rd £1005 4th £502, 5th £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59)

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs RETURN FIRE & TOROSAY

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

Longest Traveller: I SEE THE SEA trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 316 miles.

J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor E Equipment

1 RACEVIEWROAD(IRE)(24)

B g Milan - Blueberry Bramble (IRE) 7 12-0

J Jonathon Bewley E Cheek Pieces

T George Bewley Colby

O Mr Alan Udale

B J. F. Mernagh S Lloyd Ltd

2

HERMESBOY(FR)(24)

B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Roche Brune (FR) 8 11-10

J Ross Chapman E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Russell Ross, Consett

O Mr R. A. Ross

B S.C.E.A. Ecurie JC Laisis

3 RETURNFIRE(IRE)(94)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - There On Time (IRE)9 11-9

J Alan Doyle (3) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Tay Valley Chasers Racing Club

B Barry Murphy

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4

ISEETHESEA(IRE)(7)

Br g Affinisea (IRE) - Joleen (IRE) 6 11-3

J Micheal Nolan E Blinkers

T Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

B James Robinson

5 TOROSAY(IRE)(38)

B m Getaway (GER) - The Toft 7 11-2

J Conner McCann (7)

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Dig In Racing

B Lucinda Russell

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

6 ARCHIEBROWN(IRE)(24)

B g Aizavoski (IRE) - Pure Beautiful (IRE) 11 10-8

J Danny McMenamin E Cheek Pieces

T Henry Hogarth, Stillington

O Hogarth Racing

B K. A. Cullen

S Fitzdares

7 CROAGHPATRICK(IRE)(38)

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Benedicta Rose (IRE) 10 10-7

J Charlotte Jones E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Sam England, Guiseley

O Mr R. J. Hewitt

B Margaret Treacy On His Own Stables

TFRHHIII BHA104 FORM 1-432P5 D

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f good to soft) 24 days ago. More is needed if he’s to gain a first win of the season.

17Feb Car 24f HcpC gd-sf 5/7 Tanganyika (FR) 19l Dec24 Kel 32f HcpC soft P/11 Bretney (IRE)Nov24 Car 24f HcpC good 2/8 Boomslang 21/2l

TFRHHIII BHA100 FORM 01P4-4P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. 125/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 24 days ago, labouring long way out. Others appeal more.

17Feb Car 19f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Hello Judge2Jan Ayr 16f HcpC soft 4/4 Hombre de Guerra (IRE) 33l Apr24 Her 21f HcpH soft 4/5 El Granjero (IRE) 22l

TFRHHHHI BHA99

FORM 6-64136 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored here in November and not disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) 94 days ago. This C&D winner can’t be ruled out.

Dec24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 6/10 Ribeye 18l Nov24 Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf 3/6 Dr Shirocco (IRE) 11/2l Nov24 Hex 24f HcpC good 1/9 Kelce (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHHHHH BHA93 (+9)

FORM 4F-3P61

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time and much improved when getting off the mark in 7-runner conditional jockeys’ handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f soft) 7 days ago. Impossible to oppose off the same mark.

6Mar Wcn 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/7 Lock Out (IRE) 24l

6Feb Fls 23f HcpC heavy 6/13 Shady B 23l 1Jan Exe 24f HcpC soft P/10 Katate Dori (FR) -

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 3221-6U CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Behind when unseated rider last in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f soft) 38 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

3Feb Car 24f HcpC soft U/15 Don BroccoDec24 Car 26f HcpC soft 6/13 Gipsy Lee Rose (FR) 22l Apr24 Hex 24f HcpC heavy 1/10 Dynamite Kentucky (FR) 13l

TFRHHIII BHA84

FORM P/4/6-P40 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a 3m Market Rasen handicap chase in February 2021 but lightly raced and well below form since. Of minimal interest these days.

17Feb Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf 7/10 How And Ever (IRE) 21l 31Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 4/9 The Paddy Pie (IRE) 10l Dec24 Cat 25f HcpC good P/13 Poetry

FORM 6P21P0 C D

S Golden Sunset Holidays, Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd TFRHHHII BHA83

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner and also scored at Carlisle in December but a below-form ninth of 15 in handicap chase again at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Not discounted if back on his A-game.

8 THESKIFFLEKING(IRE)(24)

B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Joe’s Dream Catch (IRE) 9 10-2

J Jamie Hamilton E Blinkers

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mr Martin Tucker

B Declan Daly

S Reflex Courier Ltd

9

WOTSMYNAME(IRE)(17)

Ch g Famous Name - Nadeems Stella (IRE) 8 10-2

J Conor O’Farrell

T Leonard Kerr, Irvine

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr

TFRHHIII BHA78 FORM 13P0/1-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdles/chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson. Off 14 months before pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Has it to prove now

17Feb Swl 24f HcpC gd-sf P/10 How And Ever (IRE)Dec23 Swl 25f HcpC gd-sf 1/6 Ali Star Bert nose Apr23 Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 8/13 Whataboutyeh (IRE) 18l

B O’Neill Family TFRHHIII BHA77 FORM P0032P

10 GIBBERWELL(IRE)(15)

B g Getaway (GER) - Unique Snoopy (IRE) 9 10-2

J Philip Armson (3) E Blinkers

T Jake Coulson, Heaton

O All Or Nothing Racing Club

B Parkville Stud

S Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing

11 GOODOLDBILL(GB)(10)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Golden Sunbird (IRE) 9 10-2

J Charlie Maggs (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Jane Walton, Otterburn

O Mrs J. M. Walton

B R. T. Crellin

S Dunns Houses

12 MUROOR(GB)(97)

Ch g Nayef (USA) - Raaya (USA) 12 10-2

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Quinn

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 runs and pulled up in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Others appeal more. 24Feb Ayr 24f HcpC heavy P/8 Breeze of Wind (IRE)

16Jan Nwc 20f HcpC gd-sf 3/9 The Jad Factor (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA76 FORM 534P2P CD

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. It’s now 14 runs since his last win in 2023

26Feb Wet 24f HcpC soft P/8 Ladronne (FR)3Feb Car 24f HcpC soft 2/15 Don Brocco 81/

1Jan Swl 24f HcpC soft P/9 Prince Cleni (FR) -

TFRHHIII BHA74 (-2) FORM P14P-PP D

TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up on his last three starts, off 10 months before latest one in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

3Mar Nwc 20f HcpH good P/12 Luminaries (IRE)May24 Hex 24f HcpC gd-sf P/11 CoolmoyneFeb24 Ayr 24f HcpC soft P/9 Camp Belan (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA71

FORM 3P/-3306

TIMEFORM VIEW Came in only sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in December on his final run for Hugh Burns. Cheekpieces go on now

Dec24 Seg 26f HcpC soft 6/7 Cave Article (IRE) 37l Nov24 Seg 21f HcpC good 9/11 Bebside Banter (IRE) 39l Sep24 Seg 26f HcpC good 3/6 Chemical Warfare (IRE) 21/2l

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Stewards Note:

GIBBERWELL: Following its run on 26/2/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 I See The Sea (IRE), 6-1 Raceview Road (IRE), 8-1 Return Fire (IRE), 14-1 Torosay (IRE), 16-1 Wotsmyname (IRE), 18-1 Croagh Patrick (IRE), The Skiffle King (IRE), 20-1 Gibberwell (IRE), 50-1 Archie Brown (IRE), 66-1 Goodoldbill (GB), Muroor (GB), 100-1 Hermes Boy (FR)

Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and I SEE THE SEA is very much the one to beat as he escapes a penalty for his wide-margin victory at Wincanton a week ago. C&D winner Return Fire appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Croagh Patrick.

CHELTENHAM 4.40 2m 4f 127y THE TRUSTATRADER PLATE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE

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

for five yrs old and upwards x 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)

colours no horse age st-lb

1 CONFLATED (IRE) (40) 6U5000 11 12-0

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE)

Mr Robert James (7) J

O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Dillon Family Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWVeryclassyatbest,finishingthirdintheGoldCupandRyanairatthelast2Festivals.However,hehaslookedashadowofhisformerself sofarthisseason,includinglastof10inIrishGoldCuplatest Thedropinclasscouldbeliberatingbutaleapoffaithstillrequired. TFRHHIII BHA157

2 GINNY’S DESTINY (IRE)

(47)

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Dantes Term (IRE)

O Gordon & Su Hall

122-P30 CD BF 9 11-6

Harry Cobden J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mrs Caroline O’Driscoll Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentfirstcampaignoverfenceslastterm,winning3timesonthebounceherepriortoafineeffortindefeatintheTurnersatthismeeting 12monthsago.Hardtofathomwhyhe’sperformedsobadlyin3startssofarthisseasonandnowfindshimselfwithabittoprove. TFR

3

JORDANS

(FR) (75) 65-21U2 6 11-5

149

Br Bl g Coastal Path - Belle Anglaise (FR) J. J. Slevin J

O Cheeky Pups Syndicate

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Mr Herve D’Armaille Mr O’Brien S TIMEFORM VIEWFrenchrecruitwhowonGrade3PunchestownnovicechaseinOctober Didn’tgetfaratthesamecoursenexttimebutbackontrackwhenafinesecondto ImpaireEtPasseinaLimerickGrade1inDecember Markhassufferedasaresultofthat,though,andmoreneededonhandicapbowinthissphere. TFRHHHII BHA148

4 FUGITIF (FR) (33) 3PP-536 CD

10 11-5

Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Turiane (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Carl Hinchy & Dr Emad Hussain Richard Hobson, Little Rissington T

B Mr Andre Rousseau RH Bloodstock S

TIMEFORMVIEWHasproducedseveralverygoodeffortshere,notleastwhenchasingSeddonhomeinthe2023runningofthisandwinningtheDecemberGoldCuplast season.Notathisverybestin3runssofarthistermbuthasedgeddowntoanattractivemarkasaresultandhe’sdangeroustodiscount TFRHHHII BHA148

5 PATH D’OROUX (FR) (61) 33-5132 C

Br B g Coastal Path - Belle du Bresil (FR)

O French Connection Partnership

B David Giraudeau & Philippe Moreau

8 11-2

Keith Donoghue J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyopenedchaseaccountontheOldCoursehereinOctober narrowlyprevailinginthat4-runner2mnovice.SafelyheldatCarlislenexttimebut returnedtoformwithagoodsecondinavaluableGrade3Fairyhousehandicap(17f,soft)andthisstepupintripmaywellworkinhisfavour TFRHHHHI BHA145

6 SHAKEM

UP’ARRY (IRE)

(33) 6110-F5 CD

Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Nun Better (IRE)

11 11-2

Kielan Woods J

O Mr Harry Redknapp Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B R. McCarthy Fitzdares S

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 comparedto12monthsagoandthiswillhavebeenthetargetallalong.Alsohasfirst-timecheekpiecesaddedtohisregulartonguetie. TFRHHHHI BHA145

7 IL RIDOTO (FR) (47) 0P-5160 CD 8 11-2

Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - L’Exploratrice (FR)

O Giles, Hogarth, Mason, McGoff & Ferguson

Freddie Gingell (3) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Noel Lemaire Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHascomeupshortinthelast2renewalsofthisbuthehaslanded2valuablehandicapsatthiscourse,includingthePaddyPowerGoldCupinNovember Notinsameformsincebutthedryinggroundwillaidhiscause.First-timeblinkers(inplaceofcheekpieces)couldgivealsohimalift TFRHHHII BHA145

8 LA MALMASON (IRE) (20) 44P-123 CD 7 11-1

Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Sparky May

O Alymer Stud Ltd

B Ruxley Holdings Ltd

Sean Flanagan J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWHasreturnedanimprovedmodelthisseason,winning9-runnerFairyhousehandicapchasebeforeanexcellentsecondinlistedhandicapatLimerickover Christmas.Staminaseeminglystretchedover3mondeepgroundatExetersinceandshouldshowherselfinabetterlightbackdownintriphere. TFRHHHII BHA144

9 MASACCIO (IRE) (47) 0-21233 D 8 11-1

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Ange Bleu (USA)

O McNeill Family & Niall Farrell

Tom Cannon J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Bjorn Nielsen Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfultwiceoverhurdleslastseasonandjustifiedsupportwhenmakingwinningchasedebutin21/2mNewburyhandicapinNovember.Solid33/4 lengthsthirdtoJagwaroverC&Dlasttimeandareproductionofthateffortwouldputhimfirmlyinthepicture.Wearsfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA144

10

GEMIRANDE (FR) (47) 50-1160 CD 9 10-13

Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Queenjo (FR)

Charlie Deutsch J

O The Bellamy Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B I. Pacault, A. Pacault & M. Pacault Faucets Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWRespectablefifthintheGrandAnnualatthismeeting12monthsagoandpositivestarttothisseason,winninghandicapsatAscotandoverthisC&DinNovember/ December BetterthanbareresulthereonlateststartinJanuary(badmistake3outcosthimanychance)butotherspreferredallthesame. TFRHHIII BHA142

11 SEDDON (IRE) (71) 23-0P53 CD 12 10-12

Br B g Stowaway - Andreas Benefit (IRE)

O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

B Tim and Helen Keoghan

Alex Harvey (5) J

John McConnell, Ireland T

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. TFRHHIII BHA141

12 TAHMURAS (FR) (19) 122-54P 8 10-12

Br B g Falco (USA) - Alinga’s Lass (IRE)

O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicates Tahmuras

B G.A.E.C Stewart

Jonathan Burke J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

Olive Print & Graphics S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winnerof3ofhis5startsoverhurdles,includingtheGrade1Tolworth.Conversely,justtheonewinsinceswitchedtofencesandhisanticsoffthe bridlewereacauseforconcernwhenfourthatWetherbyonBoxingDay WorsestillatKemptonsinceandheneedstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA141

13 JAGWAR (FR) (47) 45-1131 CD 6 10-10

Br B g Karaktar (IRE) - Quizas Jolie (FR)

O Mr John P. McManus

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. J

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Jacques Cypres and Laurent Couetil Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWGood-lookingsortwhohastakenreallywelltofences,takingrecordinthissphereto3-4whenlandingaC&Dnovicehandicap(soft)in decisivefashion.7lbrisetocontendbuttherecouldeasilybemoretocomefromthis6-y-oandhe’sanappealingcandidate. TFRHHHHH BHA139

14 THECOMPANYSERGEANT (GB) (54) 213643 BF 8 10-10

Br B g Kayf Tara - Shuil Gealach (IRE)

O John J. Brennan/David Flynn/Danny Kearns

B Paul Webber & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Conor Stone-Walsh (3) J

Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent over hurdles and has proven himself to be equally reliable in this sphere, creditable fourth in a Grade 3 novice on final start for Denis Hogan in November.Solidstartfornewyardwhenthirdinabig-fieldNavanhandicaphurdleandmakeshandicapdebutoverfencesonaworkablemark. TFRHHHHI BHA139

15 PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) (55) 16-2423 6 10-8

Br Br g Sandmason - Saoirse’s Sister (IRE)

O Mrs L. Maclennan

Ben Jones J

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Philip O’Connor Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulnovicehurdlerlastterm,winning3times,andlookedsettomakeitthirdtimeluckyoverfencesinaGrade2atAscotinDecemberbefore afinal-fencemistakecausedhimtoloseallmomentum.BelowparatWindsorsincebutcouldbouncebackinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA137

16 RIAAN (IRE) (39) 42P-004

Br B g Diamond Boy (FR) - Pretty Moon (FR)

O Philip J. Reynolds

B Whitebarn Farming Ltd

8 10-7

Danny Gilligan J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodsecondinabigLeopardstownhandicaplastFebruaryandfinishedfourthof16infirst-timecheekpiecesinthesamerace thistimeround.However hisoverallprofileisnotthemostconvincingandhewaspulledupinthis12monthsago. TFRHHIII BHA136

17 MARS HARPER (GB) (11) P52004 9 10-7

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Kizzy May (IRE)

O Pioneer Racing

Sam Ewing J

Gordon Elliott, Ireland T

B Mr Dermot Rogers Pioneer Racing, Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWHaspostedsomecreditableeffortsindefeatinsomeprettyvaluablehandicapsthisseason,includingwhenfourthof13atLeopardstown(21.5f,good tosoft)recently.Onthedownside,hehasn’tgothisheadinfrontsinceSeptember2023andwaswellheldinthisrace12monthsago. TFRHHHII BHA136

18 AN PEANN DEARG (IRE) (40) 634211 8 10-5

Br Ch g Well Chosen - Mooretown Vick (IRE)

Sean O’Keeffe J

O Anne Coffey,Susan Spence,Sonja Buckley Paul Nolan, Ireland T

B Sean McKenna Softco Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHasraisedhisgamesincereturningfromabreakinOctober,goingcloseatWexfordpriortowinningback-to-back17fLeopardstownhandicaps,latterly takingavaluablelistedeventingoodstyle.Steppingbackupintripunlikelytobeanissuebutthis12lbhighermarkcouldproveproblematic. TFRHHHII BHA134

19 LORD OF THUNDER (IRE) (33) 11-F421 D 7 10-5

Br Br g Getaway (GER) - Harbour Mistress (IRE) J

O P & L Account Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Parkville Stud Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA134 11-F421

20 DEMNAT (FR) (20) 130P-32 BF

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Sandside (FR)

8 10-2

Ned Fox (3) J

O Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams, Hereford T

B Mr Guy Vimont Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadelightofa32-monthabsenceonhisyarddebutwheneasilylanding5-runnerhandicapchaseatLudlowlastFebruary StruggledintheKimMuirhere andatthebigAintreemeetinglastspring,though,andothersmakemoreappeal,forallthathehasperformedwithcreditbothstartsthisseason. TFRHHIII BHA127

21 INDIVIDUALISTE (FR) (46) P-04114 D 7 10-2

Br Ro g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Intellingencia (FR)

P. M. O’Brien (7) J

O Mr Owen Daley Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T

B S.A.R.L. European Bloodstock Management TIMEFORMVIEWProducedacareer-bestwhenwinning12-runnerhandicapchaseatNavan(20.5f,goodtosoft)inDecemberbutcame unstuckwhenbiddingforthehat-trickatNaaslasttimeandotherslookstrongerfrom9lboutofthehandicap. TFRHHIII BHA122

DECLARED RUNNERS 21 2024: SHAKEM UP’ARRY (IRE) 10 11 5 Ben Jones 8-1 (Ben Pauling) 21 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 9, 15.

Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 17, 19. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 18. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 12, 16, 17.

Stewards Note:

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.

Leading course trainer (20-25): L Russell (32 wins from 206 runners, 16%) runs CLOVIS BOY & JEM IN EM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs CLOVIS BOY & JEM IN EM Longest Traveller: VENGABOY trained by J Candlish, Leek, 168 miles.

1 JEMINEM(IRE)(25)

B g Well Chosen - Apache Rose (IRE) 7 12-0

J Conner McCann (6) E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O The Jemsters

B David McKeever

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2 KILMOREROCK(IRE)(28)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Champayne Hallie (IRE) 6 11-12

J Conor Rabbitt

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O Payne, Bell, Severs, Moffatt & Corbett

B Brian Kiely

S Finnies Heavy Haulage

3 ZWICKY(GB)

(36)

B g Sixties Icon - Emma Lee 8 11-9

J Joe Williamson E Cheek Pieces

T Philip Kirby, Richmond

O Philip and Nicola Tyler

B Mr & Mrs P. D. Tyler

S Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

4

VENGABOY(IRE)(56)

B g Vendangeur (IRE) - Native Design (IRE) 6 11-8

J William Shanahan E Cheek Pieces

T Jennie Candlish, Leek

O Pipes, Pots And Ponies

B Michael and Fiona O’Connor

S PRA World Ltd

5 UOKHUN(IRE)(33)

B m Arcadio (GER) - Status Update (IRE) 7 11-6

J William Maggs E Tongue Strap

T Tim Easterby, Malton

O Mr JWE Bevin

B Mrs V. Wilkinson

S Easthorpe Hall Stud

6 THEBIGBREAC(IRE)(49)

B or Br g Malinas (GER) - Courtmac Memories (IRE) 8 11-5

J Peter Kavanagh

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Mrs S. Smith

B Lillian & Mary Barry

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

7 ARCTICAMBITION(IRE)(25)

B g Arctic Cosmos (USA) - See The Clouds 10 11-4

J Tom Midgley E Cheek Pieces

T Paul Robson, Alnwick

O Raceline Scotland Ltd

B Mr & Mrs James Hannon

TFRHHHII BHA105 FORM 4-3042P

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a 3 1/4m Kelso handicap hurdle in October 2023 and resumes in this sphere on a workable mark following a brief stint over fences. Will be in with a shout if he puts his best foot forward.

16Feb Mus 23f HcpC gd-sf P/6 Red Happy (FR)Nov24 Nwc 29f HcpC good 2/7 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 81/2l Oct24 Kel 26f HcpC good 4/10 Universal Folly 13l

TFRHHIII BHA103 FORM 32-1U06 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 2 of 4 starts in points and made winning hurdles debut in a modest 2 1/2m maiden here last summer Beaten a fair way when returning from a break at Newcastle and while this stiffer test should be in his favour, he will probably find one or two too good.

13Feb Nwc 20f HcpH gd-sf 6/10 Punxsutawney Phil (IRE) 23l

Oct24 Car 19f Hdl gd-sf 8/14 Barlovento (IRE) 39l

Oct24 Kel 20f Hdl good U/6 Jumping Susie (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA100

FORM 120622 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdles winner and opened chase account at Sedgefield in October Found just one too good returned to this sphere at the aforementioned course (27f, soft) last month and he’s a strong candidate off the same mark.

5Feb Seg 27f HcpH gd-sf 2/12 Ocean Legacy (IRE) 61/2l

26Jan Seg 26f HcpC soft 2/11 Catch Catchfire 6l Dec24 Cat 25f HcpC good 6/13 Poetry Man (IRE) 26l

TFRHIIII BHA99

FORM 060/0-0

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who was let down by jumping when seventh of 14 on handicap debut (28/1) at Fairyhouse in November 2023 Well held on first start since on debut for new yard at Newcastle and now tried in cheekpieces.

16Jan Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/11 Gwennie May Star (FR) 31l Nov23 Fai 23f HcpH sf-hv 7 Danny The Fence (IRE) 20l Apr23 Tmr 16f Hdl soft 9 Calico (FR) 58l

TFRHHHII BHA97

FORM 333453

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has been running consistently in handicaps of late, seemingly finding 2 1/2m too sharp when third of 9 at Uttoxeter last time. Place possibilities now moving back up in trip.

8Feb Utt 19f HcpH soft 3/9 Tarbuck 6l 28Jan Nwc 22f HcpH soft 5/11 Authorized Mission 73/

TFRHHHHH BHA96

FORM 060211

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up since switched to handicaps, finding just one too good over this C&D in December and has subsequently scored twice at Wetherby 6lb rise for latest success fair enough and he is greatly respected now bidding for the hat-trick.

23Jan Wet 24f HcpH soft 1/11 Wearelongterm (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA95 FORM 620PP6

TIMEFORM VIEW More miss than hit since registering latest success back in May 2023 and, unless the first-time cheekpieces spark a revival, he will probably struggle once more.

16Feb

8 CLOVISBOY(GB)(30)

B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Denisette (FR) 6 11-2

J Jack Power (6) E Visor, Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

B Yorton Farm Stud

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

9 KAUTOD’AMOUR(FR)(29)

B g Anabaa Blue - Kauto Luisa (FR) 10 10-9

J Joshua Thompson (5)

T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

O Mrs S. Smith

B Mr Jean-Philippe Aubert

S Tuffa Footwear Ltd

10 STARVANTAGE(IRE)(25)

B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE) 8 10-8

J Charlie Maggs E Hood, Tongue Strap

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Holmfirth Racing

B Miss Laura Sleator

S J S Landscapes, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

11 TARTANCOOKIE(IRE)(271)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Morning Breeze (IRE) 9 10-6

J Alan Doyle E Blinkers

T Ewan Whillans, Hawick

O Mrs M. A. Scott

B Eoin, Patrick and Cian O’Connor

S Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

12 REAGROVELORD(IRE)(44)

Br g Malinas (GER) - Ballerina Queen (IRE) 7 10-5

J Edward Austin E Visor, Tongue Strap

T George Bewley Colby

O Southdean Racing Club

B Miss Marie Motherway

S Lloyd Ltd

13 DEQUALL(GB)(36)

Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Bark (IRE) 9 10-2

J Oscar Palmer (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O The Seahouses Syndicate

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

14 ATLANTICEXPRESS(IRE)(24)

B m Milan - Last Century (IRE)

6 10-2

J Tristan Durrell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland

O Mrs Barbara Butterworth

B John O’Connor

15 IDEALDEROMAY(FR)(17)

B g Coastal Path - Cardora (FR) 7 10-2

J Benjamin Macey (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Leonard Kerr, Irvine

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr

B Gerard Gordat & Olivier Gordat

TFRHHIII BHA93 FORM P1-U0P0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual hurdles winner last term but has yet to really get going this season and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Jem In Em.

11Feb Ayr 24f HcpH soft 8/13 Maura Jeanne 32l Dec24 Utt 23f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Ithaka (IRE)Dec24 Hex 23f HcpH soft 7/16 Robert d’Ores (FR) 19l

TFRHHHII BHA86 FORM 232/F-P3

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to complete in a handicap chase here back from 14 months off in December but much more like it returned to this sphere when third at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) next time. 2lb lower now and this step back up in trip will be no bad thing.

12Feb Wet 19f HcpH soft 3/8 Farmer Jimmy 8l Dec24 Hex 20f HcpC soft P/14 Rattling Road (IRE)Oct23 Hex 20f HcpC soft F/7 Hidden Commander (IRE) -

TFRHHHHI BHA85 FORM 004322 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 19 runs but he hasn’t been with Rebecca Menzies for that long and done little wrong in recent starts, finishing a good third The Big Breac at Wetherby in December Has followed that with a couple of equally solid efforts over hurdles and he’s a must for the shortlist. 16Feb Mus 23f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE) s.h 3Feb Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf 2/11 Edgewell (IRE) 2

Dec24 Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 3/16 The Big Breac (IRE)

TFRHIIII BHA83 FORM 0/3403/-P

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest performer who was pulled up at Hexham when returning from an 18-month absence last summer Best to look elsewhere.

Jun24 Hex 23f HcpH good P/10 Dinons (FR)Jan23 Cat 25f HcpH soft 3/12 Just Jess (IRE) 3

Nov22 Kel 25f HcpH soft 8/10 Hoganville (IRE) 28l

TFRHHHII BHA82

FORM 345320

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 14 attempts under Rules but went closer to winning than ever before when beaten 1/2-length into second at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) in January Excuses next time and he’s not without each-way hope.

28Jan Nwc 22f HcpH soft 8/11 Authorized Mission 15l

6Jan Ayr 21f HcpH soft 2/7 Boolamore Classic (IRE) 1/2l Dec24 Hex 23f HcpH soft 3/16 Robert d’Ores (FR) 10l

TFRHIIII BHA74

FORM 6P23P0 C

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned from a break with a couple of creditable placed efforts over this C&D during the autumn but form has dipped badly in 2 subsequent starts and he’s 5lb ‘wrong’ at the weights.

5Feb Seg 27f HcpH gd-sf 8/12 Ocean Legacy (IRE) 32l

Dec24 Hex 23f HcpH soft P/16 Robert d’Ores (FR)Nov24 Hex 23f HcpH good 3/12 Twoplacesatonetime (IRE)71/4l

TFRHHIII BHA74

FORM 006F03

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 10 in first-time cheekpieces at Carlisle (19.3f good to soft) last month but record stands at 0-9 in this sphere and she’s likely to come up short once more.

17Feb Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 3/10 C’Est Different (FR) 13l Dec24 Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 9/16 The Big Breac (IRE) 23l Dec24 Hex 23f HcpH soft F/16 Robert d’Ores (FR) -

TFRHIIII BHA67

FORM 02P506

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish point winner but only a maiden under Rules and faces a very stiff task from 12lb out of the weights here.

24Feb Ayr 19f Hdl heavy 6/6 Marlacoo (IRE) 47l 11Feb Ayr 24f HcpC gd-sf 9/13 Cowboy Cooper (IRE) 44l 22Jan Cat 25f HcpC gd-sf 5/11 Emotional Roller (IRE) 26l

DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2024: CREAM OF THE WEST (IRE) 8 12 0 Danny McMenamin 11-10 (N W Alexander) 5 ran

Stewards Note: JEM IN EM: Following its run on 16/2/2025 it was reported that the horse made a mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 The Big Breac (IRE), 11-2 Star Vantage (IRE), 7-1 Zwicky (GB), 10-1 Jem In Em (IRE), 11-1 Uokhun (IRE), 12-1 Kauto d’Amour (FR), Reagrove Lord (IRE), 22-1 Kilmore Rock (IRE), Atlanticexpress (IRE), 28-1 Clovis Boy (GB), 40-1 Vengaboy (IRE), Dequall (GB), 50-1 Arctic Ambition (IRE), 66-1 Tartan Cookie (IRE), 200-1 Ideal de Romay (FR)

It’s been uphill all the way for THE BIG BREAC since venturing down the handicap route and a 6lb rise for the latest of his back-to-back Wetherby wins may not be eugh to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Star Vantage has been knocking on the door of late and should be in the mix once again, while Zwicky also arrives here in good order and is likely to give another good account.

Hexham Racecourse employs veterinary surgeons whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse

In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the Racecourse’s Veterinary team.

Qualified Paramedics and Doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey.

If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving the treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.05 - WELCOME TO BRITAIN’S MOST SCENIC RACECOURSE NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105 the fourth £553 and the fifth £275 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after March 1st, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. Hexham Racecourse will present a memento to the winning Owner and award a £30.00 cash prize to the Stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 21 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229 (Penalty Value £4805.71) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.42 - THE MAJOR FAMILY LAW 16 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025 17 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227 (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.22 - THE PAXTON’S ARE CASE IH’S N01 DEALER HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5254 to the winning horse The second to receive £2417 the third £1208 the fourth £604 and the fifth £301. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 23rd March, 2025 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 20 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4019; Second £2009; Third £1005; Fourth £502; Fifth £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59)

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.02 - THE BK RACING HEXHAM MARATHON HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7657 to the winning horse The second to receive £3523, the third £1761, the fourth £881 and the fifth £439 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £55 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb. BK Racing will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize of £30 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 13 entries, 2 at £55 and 11 at £55Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £5857; Second £2928; Third £1465; Fourth £732; Fifth £365 (Penalty Value £7657.45) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.42 - THE HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY KERRY KIRKHAM MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30.00 cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40)

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.22 - THE BROCKSBUSHES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5254 to the winning horse The second to receive £2417, the third £1208, the fourth £604 and the fifth £301. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025 for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4019; Second £2009; Third £1005; Fourth £502; Fifth £251. (Penalty Value £5254.59)

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE NE BET APP TODAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4805 to the winning horse The second to receive £2211, the third £1105 the fourth £553 and the fifth £275 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 Enter by noon, March 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 11th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025 for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 10th, 2025 have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £30 cash prize awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 21st March, 2025 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 25 entries at £40 - Closed March 7th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3675; Second £1837; Third £919; Fourth £460; Fifth £229 (Penalty Value £4805.71) A SEE PAGE 43 FOR THIS RACE.

2025 FIXTURES

TUESDAY 25th MARCH

Spring Raceday

MONDAY 14th APRIL

Easter Raceday

SATURDAY 3rd MAY (EVENING)

May Race Evening

SATURDAY 10th MAY

Paxtons, Heart of All England Raceday

TUESDAY 20th MAY (EVENING)

Celebrating Northumberland Evening

SATURDAY 7th JUNE

Derby Day

SATURDAY 14th JUNE

Charity Raceday

SUNDAY 22nd JUNE

Ladies Day

WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST (EVENING)

FRIDAY 3rd OCTOBER

SATURDAY 11th OCTOBER

FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER