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for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
O Friends of Ebony Horse Club Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr Georges Massa Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOnlyfifthof7inabumperlastMaybutshowedpromisewhensecondof10onHerefordhurdledebut (19.5f,goodtosoft)inDecember Downintrip Opentoprogress.Shouldgowell. TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 KABOUL MANHATTAN (FR)
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ultime Creek (FR)
O Team Burton, Ray and Warburton
(-)
5 11-7
David Noonan J
Tom Gretton, Inkberrow T
B Mr Sebastien Berger JMC Surfacing Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWCokorikogelding.Dam,twiceracedoverhurdlesinFrance,half-sistertoFrenchhurdler/chaser(17f-21/2mwinner) RaphydeLaRoche.Thisnewcomerisbestwatchedunlessthebettingsuggestsotherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
5
MAGGIES BOY
(IRE) (25) 4-05
6 11-7
Br B g Ocovango - Hiwaitilitellu (IRE) William Shanahan (5) J
O Baxter, Barrett & O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B John Joe Gleeson PRA World Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHas hinted at ability in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles but unlikelyto really come into his own until handicapping.
6 NOT SO SOBERS (GB) (85) 2-142
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler
TFRHHIII BHA-
6 11-7
Kielan Woods J
O The PPP Syndicate David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B The Dennis Family & Partners TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinner.7/2,droppedoutandleftwithalottodobehindanall-the-waywinnerwhen 12lengthssecondon2mHerefordhurdledebutinNovember Lookssuretoimprove
7 ROCKS UP LATE (IRE) (13) P-6P0
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Dreamtide
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 11-7
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B Hawthorn Villa Stud Fresh Air S TIMEFORMVIEWNoshowinabumperand2maidenhurdles.
8 SLEEPING LATE (GB) (27) 4
TFRHIIII BHA-
7 11-7
Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wistow J
O Mrs P. M. Sly
B Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWNONRUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA(GB)
Pam Sly, Peterborough T
9 WOTTER TROTTER (IRE) (54) 46 5 11-7
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Charming Present (IRE)
O Mr Stephen Bough
Harry Skelton J
Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Michael Fennessy Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodjumpingfamilyandcaughttheeyeonC&DdebutinDecember Failedtobuildonthatina Class3Newburyeventnexttimebutremainsonetobepositiveaboutfortopstable. TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 LADY FORTUNE (IRE) (17) 150 D 5 11-0
Br Gr m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Topless (IRE)
David Bass J
O BDRSyndicates Max Comley, Naunton T
B Pat & Eddie Barry TIMEFORMVIEWTailedoffainabumperandnovicehurdlethiswinter.
11 TIMETOSHINE (FR) (33) 5 11-0
Br Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - This Time (FR)
TFRHIIII BHA-
Nico de Boinville J
O Million in Mind Partnership Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Haras de Saint Julien & Mme A. Tamagni Goffs UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulontheFlatinFrance,successfultwiceonAWin2024 SoldoutofFabriceChappet’syardfor€30,000inNovemberand,with herrecentspinonthelevelatLingfieldlikelytohavesharpenedherup,she’sofinterestforherleadingyardnowswitchedtohurdles. TFRHHHHI BHA-
12 SLEMISH (IRE) (15) 50 4 10-9
Br Gr g Jet Away - Faraude (FR)
O Landmark Syndicate
Kevin Brogan J
Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Tommy James Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t shown enough in a bumper and maiden hurdle this winterto think he can make a significant impacthere.Wearsafirst-timehood. TFRHHIII BHA-
2024:MEETING ABANDONED Hood worn first time by No 1, 12.
Stewards Note: SLEMISH: Following its run on 5/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Wotter Trotter (IRE), 4-1 Guchen (FR), 9-2 Timetoshine (FR), 5-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 12-1 Carlton (GB), 40-1 Maggies Boy (IRE),YouAndWhoseArmy (IRE), 80-1 George Darling (IRE), Kaboul Manhattan (FR), 100-1 Slemish (IRE), 300-1 Rocks Up Late (IRE), Lady Fortune (IRE)
WOTTER TROTTER wasn’t up to quite a useful race at Newbury but his C&D debut prior to that was promising and he can come good back in slightly calmer waters Guchen and Not So Sobers showed promise on their respective hurdle debuts and head the dangers along with Nicky Henderson hurdle newcomer Timetoshine.
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SECOND RACE
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (23 wins from 116 runners, 20%) runs STARDHEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Candlish (8 wins from 25 runners, 32%) runs THANK YOU BLUE
WEIGHTWATCHER: PITTSBURG won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 6lb to 81.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PESCATORIUS trained by H Dickin, Midford, 145 miles.
O M Matthews, S Hardman, B Case Ben Case, Banbury T
B Mr P. Thiriet & HARAS de Saint Voir SCA David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRegressiveoverhurdlesbutprovedadifferentpropositiononfourthstartoverfenceswhenreadilylandinghandicapatthis course(16.5f,soft)inJanuary NotquiteinthesameformatMarketRasenlasttime,buthecouldfarebetterbackhere. TFRHHHII BHA88
B Stephen Campion Kissing It Better, Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEWMakingonlyhissecondchasestart,capitalisedonfallingmarkwhengettingoffthemarkatCatterick(15.7f)inDecember.Unseated earlynexttime,butbackontrackwhenfourthof7returnedtoCatterick(goodtosoft)20daysago Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA81
8 BERLIET EXPRESS (IRE) (14) 35-P054
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Ancone (FR)
9 10-2
Sean Grantham (10) J
O Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Tommy James Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdlesbutremainsamaidenoverfences.Fromhistumblingmark,ranbetterthanoflatewhenfourthof12 atthisC&D(goodtosoft)afortnightago,thoughothersstillpreferredasherunsfrom5lboutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA69
9 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (14) P00-P5P 7 10-2
Br Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE)
O Mrs C Marsh
Lilly Pinchin J
Clare Hobson, Royston T
B Mr J. P. Finlay Clare Hobson Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a point bumper in 2022 but hasn’t offered much under Rules, making first start since leaving Lucy Wadham (infirst-timecheekpieces)whenpulledupinhandicapatthisC&D(goodtosoft)2weeksago.Lookstobeupagainstit. TFRHHIII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1ThankYou Blue (GB), 9-2 Pittsburg (IRE), 6-1 Stardhem (IRE), 13-2J’Habite En France (FR), 7-1 Pescatorius (IRE), 8-1 Kankin (GB), 16-1 McGrath From Clune (IRE), 22-1 Berliet Express (IRE), 40-1 Bombay Sunset (IRE)
Having edged back down in the weights, PITTSBURG ran well when third behind a chasing debutant at this C&D a fortnight ago and he could be ready to take advantage of his current mark. He is preferred to Thank You Blue, who has been showing ability over fences but could do with brushing up his jumping, while Pescatorius also enters calculations.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PITTSBURG (IRE) 2.THANK YOU BLUE 3.PESCATORIUS (IRE)
LEADING JOCKEYS &TRAINERS
LEADING JOCKEYS
1st - Sean Bowen
2nd - Connor Brace
3rd - Gavin Sheehan
LEADING TRAINERS
1st - Fergal O’Brien
2nd - Olly Murphy
3rd - James Owen
(CLASS4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but took a step back in the right direction when seventh of 17 in handicaphurdleatDoncaster(24.4f,goodtosoft,33/1)27daysago Blinkersonfor1sttime. TFRHHHII BHA103
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 5. Stewards Note:
JUBILANT: Following its run on 8/12/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
GUSTOSO: Following its run on 16/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL quickened right away in the straight at Newcastle last week and will surely be hard to beat if turning up in similar form under a penalty Playtogetaway is feared most ahead of Gustoso
formaiden fouryrsold andupwards fillies and mares Total prize fund£7500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (23 wins from 116 runners, 20%) runs BETTY’S TIARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST14 DAYS): H Derham (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs DRAMATIC ENCORE & RUBYMURREE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ONLY GOSSIP trained by P Gundry, Ottery St Mary, 208 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ASTROSCOPE (GB) (-)
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Amber Flush
O Ladies Wot Race
5 11-6
James Best J
Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mrs R Rennie & Mrs M Smyth Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWTelescopemare.Dam(c94/h99),23f-25fhurdlewinner,half-sistertousefulhurdler/fairlyusefulchaser (stayed3m)GeordieB.Wearshood. TFR
2 BETTY’S TIARA (GB) (15) 202-552 7 11-6
Br B m Kayf Tara - Burgundy Betty (IRE) Ben Jones J
B Patrick Doyle Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWWentbackwardsfromhurdlingbowwhenonlyseventhof11innovicehurdleatWincanton(15.2f,soft) 56daysago Significantlyupintrip
7 LAND GIRL’S LUCK (IRE) (23) 32-3
Br B m Workforce - Isityourself (IRE)
O Richard Bailey and Max Comley
BHA-
6 11-6
David Bass J
Max Comley, Naunton T
B John Redmond Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in point bumpers and repeated the feat switched to an open race at Newcastle 23daysago,despiteswishingtailunderpressure.Uppedintripforhurdlebow. TFRHHHII BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWThird on sole start in points and has shaped encouragingly in finishing third both starts under Rules, needingstiffertestatLudlowlatterly.Remainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA109
13
SHORTEN SASSY
(GB) (64) U 5 11-6
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Nordic Nymph Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Mr P. E. Truscott Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mr P. E. Truscott
TIMEFORM VIEW Telescope filly Dam (h120), hurdle winner around 3m, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner(stays3m)CopperCoin.LookedgreenwhenunseatingriderearlydoorsatLudlowondebut. TFRHHIII BHA-
14 SMILE BACK (IRE) (34) 110
5 11-6
Br B m Workforce - Lady Leila (IRE) Finn Lambert (3) J
O The Someday’s Here Racing Partnership Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Mr N. Reid Tori Global S TIMEFORMVIEW£30,000IrishpointwinnerwhoproducedanimpressivedisplaywhentakingCarlislebumperinDecember,gallopingstronglyandpullingclearwith thepromisingrunner-up WellheldupingradeatMarketRasensubsequentlybutstillaninterestinghurdlingdebutantenowmovingupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA-
15
VARINIA
(FR) (23) 6-1040
6 11-6
Br B m Soldier Hollow - Rosi (GER) Ciaran Gethings J
O Foxtrot Racing Varinia Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mrs Larissa Kneip & Mrs Sandrine Grevet Science Supplements, Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofthesecondofher2startsbetweentheflagsbuthasn’tshownmuchinabumper/mares’novice hurdlessinceembarkingonacareerunderRules. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 15
Hood worn first time by No 1. Hood worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 15.
It was by no means a strong race PISMO BEACH was runner-up in at Warwick last month, but she shaped notably well in coming from the opposite end of the field to the winner and is taken to get offthe mark with the likelihood offurther improvement. Smile Back and Sea Presenting are considered the main threats. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (26 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs FAR AWAY WEST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs FAR AWAY WEST LONGESTTRAVELLER: MORANDI SECOND trained by P Neville, Leyburn, 179 miles.
1 DONALD LLEWELLYN (GB) (407) 4///55- 8 11-12
Br B g Pivotal - Rose Law Tom Cannon J
O Chris Stedman Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon3timesontheFlatin2023.Showedsomethingtoworkwithwhenfifthof18inanovicehurdleatNewburyonpenultimatestartandalthough slightlydisappointingonfinalqualifyingrun,helooksthetypetodobetterinhandicaphurdles.Onetonoteinthebettingoncomeback. TFRHHHII BHA95
2 VICTORY CLUB (IRE) (51) 3/02-065 D 8 11-11
Br B or Br g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - La Shalak (IRE) Ben Poste J
O The Carlton Racing Syndicate Harriet Dickin, Midford T
B Gerard and Yvonne Kennedy Clay Street Property Consultants S
Br B or Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Shuil A Hocht (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas Chris Gordon, Winchester T
B Kenilworth House Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for first success and was below best when third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f,good,5/2)94daysago Backdownintripnowandmoreisneededtogetoffthemark. TFRHHIII BHA94
4 DIRTY DEN (GB) (35) 246642 C BF 5 11-11
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Callum Pritchard (5) J
B Mr K. D. Cotter Clay Street Property Consultants S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktobestwhenrunner-upatFfosLas(20f)inNovember.However,wasn’tinsameformatSouthwell lasttimeanddropbackintripisn’tsuretosuit.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime TFRHHIII BHA93
6 JACKELINE (GB) (50) 3-4P516 D 6 11-10
Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Ballinlina
Daniel Sansom (3) J
O Mrs R. Jowett Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T
B P. Balding We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonearlierpromisetogetoffthemarkin9-runnerhandicaphurdleatHereford(16.2f)inDecember.Failed torepeatthateffortoverlongertripatFakenhamsince,though,andpercentagecallistolookelsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA93
7 SOLDIER’S LEAP (IRE) (35) 206022 BF 5 11-10
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Lindy Lou MrJack Andrews (3) J
O Mrs I. Hodge Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B A. H. B. Hodge Fresh Air S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaidenwhohasuppedhisgamesincesenthandicapping,latestwhengoodsecondof11atNewcastle(16.9f, goodtosoft)35daysago,clearofrest.6lbhighernowbutfurtherprogressmaybeforthcoming.Hadwindoperation. TFRHHHHI BHA93
8 BALLELA BLAZE (IRE) (19) 1/0-054 7 11-10
Br B g Conduit (IRE) - Ballela Girl (IRE) David Noonan J
O Burrishoole Boy Racing Club Thomas Gallagher, Borehamwood T
Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Hold The Thought Henry Brooke J
O Hold My Beer, B Hague & Partners Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
B Mr Benoit Chalmel TIMEFORMVIEWScoredontheFlatatCatterickinOctoberandhasacquittedhimselfwellinbothhurdlesstartssince,latestwhen creditablesecondof10inhandicapatMarketRasen(16.6f,goodtosoft)16daysago Mustentercalculations. TFRHHHII BHA92
12 DINO
BELLAGIO
(GB) (56) P0-4040 D 6 11-8
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Savingforvegas (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Nick Brown Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Olney Bloodstock Limited Nick Brown Racing Clubs S TIMEFORMVIEWDualbumperwinnerwhopostedhiseffortinthisspherewhenfourthatMarketRasen(16.6f)inDecember Not insameformoverlongertripsince,though,andothersaremoreconvincing.Wearsfirst-timeblinkers. TFRHHIII BHA91
13 GMS PRINCE (GB) (16) 000333 10 11-2
Br B g Kayf Tara - Zartwyda (IRE) Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T
B Graham Brothers Racing Partnership Grahams Estates Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentsortwhopostedanothercreditableeffortwhenthirdof7inhandicaphurdleatMarketRasen(20.6f, goodtosoft,15/2)16daysago Shouldgiveanothergoodaccountbutothersarepreferredforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA85
14 BALLYHIHO (IRE) (90) P-02000 5 11-1
Br B m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Merry Tess (IRE) Richie McLernon J
O Smith, Redknapp, Pocock, Lestrange D. J. Jeffreys, Hinton-On-The-Green T
B Mrs Jacqueline Donnelly Nationwide Vehicle Contracts Ltd S
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Stewards Note:
CASTLE QUARTER: Following its run on 2/10/2022 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 FarAwayWest (IRE), 7-1 DirtyDen (GB), Soldier’s Leap (IRE), 9-1 Morandi Second (FR), 16-1 Donald Llewellyn (GB), Highway One O Five (IRE), Jessie Jump Jet (GB), Dino Bellagio (GB), Gms Prince (GB), 22-1 Kingoftheswingerz (IRE), 25-1 Castle Quarter (IRE), 28-1 Jackeline (GB), 40-1 Shabano (GER), 50-1 Victory Club (IRE), Ballela Blaze (IRE), Ballyhiho (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
FAR AWAY WEST found only an improving sort too good for her at Catterick last month and remains on a workable mark. She gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Soldier’s Leap and Dirty Den head the list of dangers.
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2025 SEASONTICKETS ON SALE NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4)(GBB RACE)
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (26 wins from 134 runners, 19%) runs NEXT LEFT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (9 wins from 49 runners, 18%) runs NEXT LEFT LONGESTTRAVELLER: TEDDY BLUE trained by H Derham, Newbury, 100 miles.
1 TEDDY BLUE (GER) (18) 640-005 D
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Paul O’Brien J
O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton Harry Derham, Newbury T
O Yen Hall Farm Racing Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting T
B Mr A. Blin, Mme A. Blin, et al Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedchaseaccountonthirdstartforcurrentyardatCatterickinDecemberandbackinwinnerscircleoverC&D(soft)16daysago, despitetendencytojumpleft.MayhavebeenundonebytestingconditionsatUttoxetersinceandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA110
4 RUMOURSAREFLYING (GB) (8) 4-2524F 7 11-1
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Circus Rose
Charlie Todd J
O Mrs P. M. Sly Pam Sly, Peterborough T
B Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedreliableoverhurdles,makingtheframeonseveraloccasionsatthissortoftrip.Verymuchachaseronlooksandpedigreebutfellheavily ondebutinthissphereatWetherbylastweek.Dropsbackingradenow,however,andcouldbeaplayerifnonetheworseforthatspill. TFRHHHII BHA107
5 ROYAL KING (FR) (28) 5F4204
Br Gr g Saint des Saints (FR) - Anaqueen (FR)
5 10-13
MrJack Andrews (3) J
O Mr Will Simpson Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Fresh Air S
TIMEFORMVIEWPut below-par previous run behind him when creditable fourth of14 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.7f,soft)28daysagoandlooksnicelytreatedonreturntolargerobstacles.Interestingcontender TFRHHHHH BHA107
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Next Left (IRE), 9-2 Flamelco (FR), Royal King (FR), 5-1 Teddy Blue (GER), 6-1 Rumoursareflying (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
ROYALKING has chasing experience from his days in France and arrives on the back ofa solid hurdles run here last month. He makes plenty of appeal. C&D winner Flamelco is feared most. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROYAL KING (FR) 2.FLAMELCO (FR) 3.NEXT LEFT (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
fornovice fouryrsold and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund£7650
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle Alice Stevens J
O Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Simon and Helen Plumbly Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBarelymodest form in 2 bumpers and 3 novice hurdles but handicaps provide herwith a much more realisticchance.Onetonoteinthebetting. TFRHHHII BHA91
5
A LITTLE
SOMETHING
(GB) (33) 305236 6 11-9
Br B m Dartmouth - Somethinaboutmolly (IRE)
Freddie Gingell J
O Mrs Zara Tindall Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Mrs Zara Tindall TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenthirdon2mHerefordhandicapdebutinDecemberbutfailedtobuildonthatpromise whenweakeningintoawell-heldsixthover19fatTauntonsince.
6 ALEXANDRA LAROSE
TFRHHHII BHA91
(IRE) (30) 44-0002 5 11-6
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shannon Rose (IRE)
Lewis Saunders (6) J
O Fitorfat Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Motaclan S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved effort overhurdles when head second of11 on Leicesterhandicap debut (20.5f, heavy) last month.Pulled22lengthsclearofthethirdsoa5lbriselooksfairenough.Bigplayer.
TFRHHHHH BHA88
7 SEASMOKE (IRE) (273) 65044-1 7 11-5
Br B m Flemensfirth (USA) - Tops Island (FR) Joe Anderson J
TIMEFORMVIEWFairFlat performerwho made awinning debut overhurdles at Cartmel (17f, heavy) inAugust. Hasn’t managedto advanceherformsincebutherpenultimateLeicesterhandicapthirdshowsshecanbecompetitivefromhermark. TFRHHHII BHA93
11 RUNAWAY BRIDE (IRE) (72) 4-5600P
Br Ch m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - War Bride (GER)
6 10-7
Dylan Johnston J
O Mr Charlie Huggins David Dennis, Banbury T
B Brendan Kearney DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW No show over hurdles, including pulled up on Uttoxeter handicap debut in December Plenty of improvementwillbeneededbackfromashortbreak. TFRHHIII BHA75
12 HABIBI (IRE) (78) PU5005 5 10-5
Br B m Wings of Eagles (FR) - Red Cattiva
Tabitha Worsley J
O Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Gerard Mullins Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited T C Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWModestFlatwinnerforRichardBandey.Littleformin3juvenilehurdlesfornewyardbeforeChristmasand lookstofaceastifftaskfrom6lboutoftheweightsonhandicaphurdledebut.Hashadwindsurgery TFRHHIII BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
Hood worn by No 6.
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 11.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 13.
Stewards Note:
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LASTYEAR
MALINKA: Following its run on 10/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Alexandra Larose (IRE), 11-2 Love True (FR), 13-2 Queen of Steel (GB), 7-1 Seasmoke (IRE), 11-1 Solid Silver (GB), 12-1 Malinka (FR), 14-1 Briery Butterfly (GB), My Mate Polly (GB), 16-1 A Little Something (GB), 28-1 Leave Her To Me (GB), 33-1 Jailbird (IRE), 80-1 Runaway Bride (IRE), 100-1 Habibi (IRE)
ALEXANDRA LAROSE was well clear ofthe third when narrowly denied on her Leicester handicap debut last month and is taken to go one better now. Love True had yet to be asked for her effort when coming down 2 out at Catterick last time and is a possible threat if none the worse, while Queen of Steel has been the subject of an interesting trainer change and also merits respect.
RACE RESULTS
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALEXANDRA LAROSE (IRE) 2.LOVE TRUE (FR) 3.QUEEN OF STEEL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH RACE TIME DISTANCE
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.45 -THEADVERTISEYOUR BUSINESSATHUNTINGDON MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 25 entries at £37 - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3130; Second £1565;Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.15 -THE HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE FIXTURES ON SALE NOWHANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordancewiththe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £4488tothewinning horseThe secondto receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Penalties, after February 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £39 - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (PenaltyValue £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.45 - THE VISIT HUNTINGDON FOR YOUR NEXT CONFERENCE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3960 to the winning horse The second to receive £1822, the third £911, the fourth £456 and the fifth £227 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) £34 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Penalties, after February 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £34 - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189. (PenaltyValue £3960.75) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwith where applicable.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.15 - THE 2025 ANNUAL BADGES ON SALE NOW EBF MARES’ ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Hurdle Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4084 to the winning horse The second to receive £1881, the third £940 and the fourth £471. for maiden four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in a flat race Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £37 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the Final (A Handicap) of the E.B.F Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over two miles about four and a half furlongs at Newbury on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025. 24 entries at £37 - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £31 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge ofthe horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 22 entries at £31. - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2827; Second £1413; Third £707; Fourth £354; Fifth £176. (Penalty Value £3696.70) 4 Eliminated UnderRules (I)9 and (I)10.
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.15 -THE 2025 SEASONTICKETS ON SALE NOW NOVICES’ HANDICAPSTEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £49 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Penalties, after February 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Huntingdon Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £49. - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4241; Second £2120;Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (PenaltyValue £5545.05) SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.45 -THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITYATHUNTINGDON CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’ MARES’ NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4039 to the winning horse The second to receive £1858, the third £929, the fourth £465 and the fifth £231. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-95. Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £38 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 12lb Penalties, after February 8th, 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 February 17th, 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 28 entries at £38. - Closed February 14th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3090; Second £1545; Third £773; Fourth £386; Fifth £193. (Penalty Value £4039.96) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwith where applicable.A
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2025 FIXTURES
Thursday 2 January
Friday 10 January
Thursday 23 January
Thursday 6 February
Thursday 20 February
Sunday 2 March
Wednesday 12 March
Wednesday 19 March
Afternoon Racing
Chatteris Fen Raceday
Pertemps Raceday
Sidney Banks Raceday
Afternoon Racing
Afternoon Racing
Cheltenham Raceday
Afternoon Racing
Saturday 19 April Country Raceday
Thursday 8 May
Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 20 May Evening Racing
Monday 26 May
End of Season Family Extravaganza
Tuesday 7 October Season Opener
Sunday 2 November
Tuesday 11 November
Saturday 22 November
Sunday 7 December
Community Raceday
Afternoon Racing
Beer Festival Raceday
Peterborough Chase Raceday
Monday 22 December Festive Fiver Fixture
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