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Welcome to Huntingdon Racecourse.
We’re thrilled to welcome you for what promises to be a fantastic day of racing, with competitive action and top-class equine talent spread across our eight-race card
It’s a privilege to host two prestigious perpetual trophies today, both deeply ingrained in the history of Huntingdon Racecourse. The 1:45pm Sidney Banks Memorial Novices’ Hurdle has a proud reputation for producing future stars of the sport - keep a close eye on the runners, as this could be a stepping stone to greatness. Then, at 2:20pm, the Lady Protectress Mares’ Chase takes centre stage, offering the day’s richest prize of £50,000.
Your racecard includes everything you need for today’s action. For details of upcoming fixtures, simply scan the QR code below.
Thank you for being part of the magic of Huntingdon Racecoursewe hope you have an unforgettable day. Enjoy the racing, and may you back a few winners.
Daniel Craggs General Manager
Should you wish to contact Daniel directly, you can do so via email on: daniel.craggs@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
NOTCH (FR) (29) 1/310P-1 D
B g Poliglote - Topira (FR)
Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson, Lambourn Haras Des Sablonnets & Dr Vet B. Gabeur Ptarmigan Media Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHigh-classchaseronhisdayandproducedagutsyefforttomakeawinningreappearance overhurdlesatAintreelastmonth.Shouldbespotonnow,soallsetforaboldbid.
1. FORM EXPERTVIEW
Aquick wayto 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
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
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
5. JOCKEYS
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 Ibs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
Stewards
RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Race Conditions can be found on page 31
Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)
Heather Kemp (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ben Ford, Steve Drowne, Nathan Green
Starters
Willie Jardine
Kieran O’Shea
Judge
Paul Champion
Clerk of the Scales
Jeremy Lind
Veterinary Officer
Matthew Tong
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Julie Lingham
Elizabeth Budden
Lisa Cook
Jo Hardy
Sam Davis
Medical Officers
Dr Ross Worthington (SRMO)
Dr Chris Reynolds
Dr Megan Hardman
Nurse
Susan Pateman
Ambulances
East of England Ambulance Service
Physio
Caroline White
Betting Ring Manager
Sarah Woodborne
Commentator
Tim Peters
Veterinary Surgeons
Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic
Chairman
Nick Wright Committee
Steve Elsom
Mark Myers
Jane Wallace
Marcia Gibbs
Bobby Jackson
General Manager
Daniel Craggs
Clerk of the Course
Andrew Morris
Catering Manager
Allan Porter
Head Groundsman
Chris Sykes
Farrier
Stephen Wright
Safeguarding Lead
Daniel Craggs
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Sharon Hodgins
Raceday Photographer
Francesca Altoft
Horse Ambulance
Julian Williams
Recovery Vehicle
Newmarket Estates Team
AFO
Sue Carlisle
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3029, 2nd £1514, 3rd £758, 4th £379, 5th £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): O Murphy
(22 wins from 120 runners, 18%) runs TRAMUNTANA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs TRAMUNTANA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: ROCKET RUFUS trained by O Greenall & JGuerrieo, Malpas, 144 miles.
1 SANGIOVESE (GB) (325) 564122- D 6 12-0
Br B g Champs Elysees - Flute Bowl Caoilin Quinn (3) J
O Chris Stedman Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonanovicehandicaphurdlethistimelastyearandrunner-upnext2starts,albeitnotlookingthemostenthusiastic,includingwith blinkersfitted(discardedhere)atFontwell(19.2f)inMarch.Still,he’slightlyracedthough,andnotdiscountedonreturntoaction. TFRHHHHI BHA100
2 JACK THE SAVAGE (GB) (86) 534424 C 8 11-10
Br B g Passing Glance - Catching Zeds Freddie Gingell J
O M White J Frampton L Horsfall Laura Horsfall, Towcester T
B Harris & Ford Ltd Abacus Securities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhoranbestraceforsometimehavingattractedsupportwhensecondatHereford(19.7f)inNovember Cheekpieceson 1sttime,againranrespectablywhenfourthof6inhandicapoverextended20ftriphereamonthlaterandhe’sworthasecondlook. TFRHHHHH BHA96
3 ROCKET RUFUS (IRE) (61) 3-006 5 11-10
Br B g Jet Away - Wells Lady (IRE)
TobyWynne (3) J
O Mrs L. Greenway Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B P. O’Gorman Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasbeenbroughtalongsteadily,outpacedearlyinthestraightwhensixthof8onqualifyingruninWetherbynovice(2m)2monthsago.Step backupintripwillsuitnowhandicappingandhe’sthetypehisyarddowellwith.Marketconfidencebehindhimwouldlooksignificant. TFRHHHHI BHA96
4 TRAMUNTANA (IRE) (52) 16-630
Br B g Affinisea (IRE) - Behana (IRE)
6 11-8
Lewis Saunders (6) J
O John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Ronnie O’Neill Hunter Plastics Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPerfectstartin3-runnernewcomers’bumperatFakenham(2m,soft)lastwinter.Broughtalongsteadilyintrioofnovice/maidenhurdles ataround2mthiswinterandhe’sanotherwhoappealsasthetypetodobetternowhandicappingoverthislongertrip Onetonote TFRHHHHI BHA94
5 DANCE IN THE PARK (GB)
(50) 2063-6P 7 11-2
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Serpentine River (IRE)
O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis
Freddie Mitchell J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B E. H. Crow & Son Karen Jewell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWPostedgoodsecond(withhoodon)inaFontwellbumperonNHdebutinSeptember2023.Lightlyracedandonlyminorpromiseonfirstof3qualifying hurdleruns,goingbackwardsfromreappearancewhenpulledupatLingfield(19.5f)inDecemberHoodrefittedforhandicapdebut. TFRHHHII BHA88
6 JASSUR DES BROSSES (FR) (163)
Br B g Magneticjim (IRE) - Tikida (FR)
O Mr Jim Gill
B Pierre Lecoq & Pierre Fertillet
00-0040 6 10-12
Taylor Fisher J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW6-y-owhosteppeduponhisstabledebuteffortinJunewhenfourthof10inhandicapatStratford(22f)amonthlater.Most disappointingwhenwellbeatenbackatthatvenueinAugustandheneedstobouncebackreturningfroma5-monthbreak. TFRHHHII BHA84
7 RAY’S THE ONE (GB) (50) 05654P 8 10-7
Br B g Mount Nelson - Tenpence
O M I Pattinson Racing 2
B Dullingham Park
Bradley Harris J
Mark Pattinson, Epsom T
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmorethanhehasforawhilewhenfourthof8inhandicaphurdleatLingfield(23f)inNovemberandsubsequentrun thereamonthlatereasilyoverlookedgivenhefacedastifftaskfromoutoftheweights.Thismoresuitablebackdownintrip TFRHHHII BHA79
8 RHODIA (IRE) (13) 6556-3F 9 10-7
Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Annie Greene (IRE)
O Mrs L Pickard & Mr A L Holland
B Mr Andrew McNally
Jack Hogan J
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWStillamaidenbutpostedasolidthirdonthebackof8monthsoffatMarketRasen(20.6f)inDecember.Gotnofurtherthan thefirstatDoncaster(19.4f)2weeksagoandhe’scertainlynotwithouteach-wayclaimsfromhisbasementmark. TFRHHHII BHA79
Br Ch g Sir Percy - Step Fast (USA)
Harriet Tucker (3) J O Miss J. C. Blackwell
James Bennett, Wantage T
B D. Curran James Bennett Racehorse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteranwhoremainswinlessfollowing26startsoverall(Flatandjumps).Offforthebestpartof4years beforeofferinglittlebothstartsthiswinter.Hardtofancy TFRHIIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2024: HERMES LE GRIS (FR) 7 10 7 Liam Harrison 2-1 (Robbie Llewellyn) 14 ran Hood worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note:
DANCE IN THE PARK: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly RAY’S THE ONE: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a faster surface.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sangiovese (GB), 7-2 Tramuntana (IRE), 11-2 Rocket Rufus (IRE), 13-2 Jack The Savage (GB), 15-2 Rhodia (IRE), 14-1 Dance In The Park (GB), 16-1 Ray’s The One (GB), 20-1 Jassur des Brosses (FR), 80-1 The Last Melon (GB)
Support for one of the handicap newcomers would look significant, but previous course winner JACK THE SAVAGE has fallen to a workable mark and could be worth chancing after a break/ partnered by Freddie Gingell. The returning Sangiovese didn’t entirely convince with his application towardsthe end oflastterm but he remains lightlyraced and can’t be discounted. Rocket Rufus and Tramuntana are a couple of the aforementioned handicap debutants to note
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SECOND RACE
HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)
for five yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £8500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3547, 2nd £1774, 3rd £887, 4th £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10)Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Longsdon (13 wins from 105 runners, 12%) runs GINGER JONNY
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Twiston-Davies (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs SUPASUNRISE
WEIGHTWATCHER: PITTSBURG won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 5lb to 82.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: BRING THE ACTION trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 203 miles.
1 SUPERSTYLIN (IRE) (50) 1323-2U 8 12-0
Br B g Califet (FR) - Bright Blaze (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O Mrs V. Palmer Suzy Smith, Littlehampton T
B J. H. Kidd BCB Warehouse S
TIMEFORMVIEWIrishpointwinnerwhomadeawinningchasebowatLingfieldlastseasonandalmostrepeatedthefeatbackthereinNovember Stillheldupwhenunseating4outonlatestouting7weeksagoandremainsofinterestdespitehavingstaminatoprovehere. TFRHHHHH BHA94
2 BRING THE ACTION (IRE) (42) 661-P05 9 11-6
Br B g Jet Away - Lady Firefly (IRE) Bryan Carver J
O Rise Of Dawn Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B M. O’Gorman & J. Dobbs Junction 24 Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadwindop/blinkeredwhenresumingwinningwaysatHereford(21f)inApril.However,wellheldsince sosomethingtoprove TFRHHIII BHA86
3 SUPASUNRISE (IRE) (18) P25306 CD 9 11-6
Br B g Mores Wells - Sofia Aurora (USA)
Jamie Brace (5) J
O Jump For Fun Racing Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Mr & Mrs James Hannon Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerbutnow12runssincehislastwinin2023andarriveshereonthebackof2below-parruns. Markcontinuestoeaseatleastandtonguestrapon1sttime. TFRHHHHI BHA86
4 CLOUDY WEDNESDAY (IRE) (18) 0P215-2 CD 9 11-6
Br B g Cloudings (IRE) - Hansel Monday (IRE)
Lewis Stones (3) J
O Caroline Fryer Caroline Fryer, Wymondham T
B Miss Irene T. Walsh
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhowas an excellent second offthis mark at Fakenham after9 months off18 days ago. Cangowellagainifthisdoesn’tcometoosoon.
TFRHHHHI BHA86
5 GINGER JONNY (IRE) (105) 1/6650-P 7 11-5
Br Ch g Mizzou (IRE) - Lady Upmanship (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O David Mason and Ginger Jonny Syndicate Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T
B James Hannon & James W. Hannon Merriebelle Stable Llc S
TIMEFORMVIEWThis point winner hasn’t cut much ice under Rules so far but no surprise if he took a significant step forwardnowchasingbackfromabreathingoperation.
TFRHHHII BHA85
6 PITTSBURG (IRE) (6) 1F0305 9 11-2
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack T
B John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofhisfallintheweightswhenrecordingathirdwinoverfencesatUttoxeter(2m,soft)inJuly.However,it’sbeen astruggleforthemostpartsinceandothersaremoreconvincingdespitesomedecenteffortsbackontheFlatoflate TFRHHHII BHA82
7 PLEASURE GARDEN (USA) (52) 501/24-3 8 10-11
Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Garden of Eden (USA)
O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis
B Neil Jones
Tom Cannon J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
Karen Jewell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFair4-timewinneratupto2montheFlatforSirMarkPrescott.FollowedwinningchasedebutatPlumptoninApril2023withacoupleofrespectable effortsindefeatandshapedasifbetterfortherunafter18monthsoffwhenthirdatPlumpton52daysago Eased4lbsonottakenlightly TFRHHHII BHA77
8 MILLIES MITE (IRE) (52) P1-26P5 9 10-6
Br Ch m Zoffany (IRE) - Charmingly (USA)
O CS Partnership
B Raymond P. Doyle
Marc Goldstein J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
Karen Jewell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSeemedsuitedbytheswitchtoprominenttacticswhenoffthemarkatthetwenty-seventhattemptatFontwell (19.5f)inApril.However,shehasfailedtofiremorerecently,sootherspreferreddespitebackonwinningmark. TFRHHIII BHA72
9 BOMBAY SUNSET (IRE) (252) 0/P00-P5 7 10-3
Br Ch g Shantaram - Naamah (IRE)
O Mrs C Marsh
B Mr J. P. Finlay
Ben Poste J
Clare Hobson, Royston T
Clare Hobson Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWSecondinapointbumperin2022butwellheldunderRulessofar,includinginpairofchasetriesforLucy Wadham.Cheekpiecesreachedforonyarddebutafter8monthsoff.
TFRHHHII BHA69
10 BERLIET EXPRESS (IRE) (40) 535-P05 9 10-3
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Ancone (FR)
Sean Grantham (10) J
O Mr Nick Carter Jake Coulson, Heaton T
B Tommy James Jake Coulson Racing, Bearda Hill Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdlesbutremainsamaidenoverfences.Belowformall3startsthistermandothers preferred.
TFRHHIII BHA69
11 ELZAARO (IRE) (58) 5446-PP 7 10-2
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Uncharted Waters (IRE)
Caoilin Quinn J
O Mr H J Jarvis & Mrs P Jarvis Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B Valerie Madden
Karen Jewell Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWLittletoshoutaboutinabumper/overobstaclesandlikelytocomeupshortonceagain.Headgearon.
TFRHHIII BHA68
12 CAN’T BUYTIME (IRE) (11) PP-P4PP 6 10-2
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Carrigeen Kigelia (IRE)
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
O High Weald Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLittlesolidformoverhurdles/fences.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: KING OF BRAZIL 7 11 10 Gavin Sheehan 6-4 (Katy Price) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9, 11.
Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4, 6, 8, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Superstylin (IRE), 9-2 Cloudy Wednesday (IRE), 8-1 Supasunrise (IRE), 11-1 Bombay Sunset (IRE), 12-1 Ginger Jonny (IRE), Berliet Express (IRE), 16-1 Pittsburg (IRE), Pleasure Garden (USA), Elzaaro (IRE), 22-1 Bring The Action (IRE), Millies Mite (IRE), 33-1 Can’t Buy Time (IRE)
SUPERSTYLIN was let down by a rare jumping lapse at Lingfield last time and is worth another chance to confirm the form of his excellent close second there on return. Cloudy Wednesday looked as good as ever when second on his comeback at Fakenham and is the obvious threat, with Supasunrise best of the others.
LEADING JOCKEYS
1st - Sean Bowen 2nd - Connor Brace 3rd - Gavin Sheehan
LEADING TRAINERS
1st - Fergal O’Brien 2nd - James Owen 3rd - Olly Murphy
(LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Owners Prize Money 1st £17432, 2nd £7156, 3rd £3580, 4th £1788, 5th £896, 6th £448. (PenaltyValue £22780)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (23 wins from 113 runners, 20%) runs NO QUESTIONSASKED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs JUNKER D’ALLIER
FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2015 and 2020 The stable runs CALIFET EN VOL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: NO QUESTIONS ASKED trained by B Pauling, Naunton, 116 miles.
1 BLOCK ROCKIN BEATS (IRE) (48) P61-124 6 11-5
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Blond Lucy (IRE) Gavin Sheehan J
O Saltare Equus Partners Oliver Signy, Lambourn T
B Kieran Egan Oliver Signy Racing Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWBrightstartunderRuleswhenlandingaCheltenhambumperinOctoberanddulybuiltonthatwhenrunner-upinalistedeventbacktherenexttime. SubsequentlyrantoafairlevelonhurdlesdebutatAscotbutasizeablestepforwardwillbeneededifhe’stogetcompetitiveinthiscontest. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 CALIFET EN VOL (IRE) (68) 23-12
6 11-5
Br Br g Califet (FR) - Mallards In Flight (IRE) Nico de Boinville J
O McNeill Family & Stone Family Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Thomas Anthony Geoghegan Ultima Business Solutions S TIMEFORMVIEWShapedencouraginglyonRulesdebutinanAyrbumperlastspringandlookedasmartprospectwhenboltingupin6-runnernoviceatKempton(21f,good tosoft)onreturn/hurdlesdebut.SecondtosubsequentGrade1winerTheNewLionatNewburynexttimeandremainsopentoimprovement. TFRHHHHI BHA131
3 JAX JUNIOR (GB) (19) 023-011
6 11-5
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Double Storm Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Cheryl Burton Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mrs C R Burton Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWProvedtobeadisappointmentstartingoutoverhurdlesatUttoxeterinNovemberbut,havingundergoneawindopshortlyafter,hehasn’t lookedbacksince,makingallinnoviceeventsatDoncasterandAscotinthestyleofonedestinedforfarbetterthings.Bigplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA137
4 JUNKER D’ALLIER (FR) (42) 222-11P 6 11-5
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Star Flight (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O What the Elle Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Mr Michel Larobe et al Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWFoundonlyonetoogoodall3startsinbumperslasttermandperfectstarttohurdlescareeratCarlisleinOctober.FollowedupatBangoramonth laterbeforestrugglinginGrade1companyatAintreeonBoxingDay,subsequenttowhichhehasundergoneawindop Looksvulnerable. TFRHHHII BHA131
5 NO QUESTIONS ASKED (IRE) (47) 1//16-131 7 11-5
Br Ch g Ask - Fancy Fashion (IRE)
O Newton Ldp Ltd
Ben Jones J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Jerry O’Connor Newton LDP Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPointwinnerwhoshowedusefulwinningforminbumperslastseason.Madeit2-3inthisspherewhenaccounting for13rivalsina16.2fHerfordnoviceinDecemberbutmorewillbeneededupinclassandtriphere. TFRHHIII BHA124
6 SECRET DES DIEUX (FR) (36) 62-0113 D 5 11-5
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Sable Island (FR)
O Mr P. H. Betts
Sam Twiston-Davies J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mr Michel Agelou Broadwater Mouldings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminbumpersandodds-onwinnerofaFakenhammaiden/Herefordnoviceonfirst2startsofthisseason.Emphasisonstaminacountedagainsthim whenthirdonhandicapdebutlasttimeand,providedthatthesamescenariodoesn’tarisehere,hecouldhaveaparttoplay.Tonguestrapapplied. TFRHHHII BHA118
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: HANDSTANDS (IRE) 5 11 5 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Ben Pauling) 4 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Jax Junior (GB), 5-2 Califet En Vol (IRE), 8-1 Secret des Dieux (FR), 17-2 Junker d’Allier (FR), 12-1 No Questions Asked (IRE), 33-1 Block Rockin Beats (IRE)
Thetwowiththe most appealing profiles areJAXJUNIOR and Califet EnVol,with marginal preference fortheformerwhowasutterlydominantfromthefrontatDoncasterandAscot Thereshouldbemore to come from Lucy Wadham’s charge and he can take this step up in class in his stride. The form of Califet En Vol’s Newbury second received a sizeable boost when the winner followed up in a Grade 1 over Christmas and he is the clear main danger ahead of Secret des Dieux.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JAXJUNIOR 2.CALIFET EN VOL (IRE) 3.SECRET DES DIEUX (FR)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE) (GBB RACE) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money 1st £21790, 2nd £8945, 3rd £4475, 4th £2235. (PenaltyValue £28475)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): L Wadham (10 wins from 66 runners, 15%) runs TELEPATHIQUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (24 wins from 86 runners, 28%) runs HAUTURIERE FANCYTHAT: G Cromwell won this race in 2023 and 2024
The stable runs BRIDES HILL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: HAUTURIERE trained by W P Mullins & BRIDES HILLtrained by G Cromwellboth Ireland.
1 BRIDES HILL (IRE) (39) F/111-13 CD BF 8 11-8
Br B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Wedding Cake (IRE) Keith Donoghue J
O Brides Hill Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Grange Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserwhocompleted4-timerwithanothercareerbestinGrade2atPunchestowninMay.Derailedbyablunderwhen failingtolandtheoddsinlistedraceatDoncasteronreturnbutfanciedtogetbackontrackinaraceshewonlastyear
2 LA RENOMMEE (FR) (39) 1-41P31 D 7 11-6
154
Br B m Doctor Dino (FR) - Grande Cavale (FR) Charlie Hammond J
O Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B S.C.E.A. de Maulepaire Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWVersatiletripwise,asshownwhenwinningmareshandicapatCheltenhaminApril.Addedtohertallywith2morewins thisseason,includingasimilareventatDoncasterlasttime.SecondtoBridesHilllastyearandcangowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA141
3 HAUTURIERE
(FR) (36) 4/1412-4 D
8 11-5
Br Ch m No Risk At All (FR) - Ocean Beach (FR) Sean O’Keeffe J
O Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr Guy Cherel
TIMEFORM VIEW Grade 2 winner at Limerick last season but proved very rusty after 12 months off at Fairyhouse on NewYear’sDay.Betterexpectednow. TFRHHHHI BHA143
4 TELEPATHIQUE
(GB) (18) 21-1121
Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Rhetorique (FR)
7 11-2
Tom Cannon J
O Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T
B Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Lennox Weatherbys Hamilton LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWBoastsanexcellentstrikerateandhaswon3ofher4startsoverfencesthisseason,againimpressingwith herjumpingwhenmakingallinhandicapatFakenham18daysago Worthanothershotatthislevel. TFRHHHHI BHA138
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2024: BRIDES HILL (IRE) 7 11 4 Keith Donoghue 10-11 (Gavin Cromwell) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Brides Hill (IRE), 3-1 La Renommee (FR), 4-1 Hauturiere (FR), 5-1 Telepathique (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
BRIDES HILL is a level above her opponents and can quickly resume winning ways in a race she landed lastyear All 3 ofherrivals are potentialthreats,with likelyfront-runner Telepathique feared most.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BRIDES HILL (IRE) 2.TELEPATHIQUE 3.LA RENOMMEE (FR)
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(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money 1st £3756, 2nd £1878, 3rd £939, 4th £470 (PenaltyValue £4901.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (36 wins from 139 runners, 26%) runs SUN ART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs IMAGINARIUM
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SEE THE GREEN trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 161 miles.
1 IMAGINARIUM (IRE) (88) 155 D 6 12-0
Br B g Make Believe - Xinji (IRE)
Sean Bowen J
O John Nicholls Racing Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Jerry Horan & Padraic Gahan Hunter Plastics Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulIrish9fwinneronFlatforGerLyonsandmadeasuccessfulstartoverhurdlesonhissolestartforLucindaRussellinMay(Perth,2m).Stifftaskat Cheltenhamstartingoutforthisyardandthenabelow-parrunonfinalqualifyingrun.Coulddobetternowhandicappingwithyardgoingwell. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 SUN
ART
(FR) (65) 633 6 11-12
Br B g Masked Marvel - Lexus du Charmil (FR)
Jonathan Burke J
O Imperial Racing Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Guilhaine Le Borgne Bresbet S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedonhurdlingdebutformwhenthirdin9-runnermaidenatSouthwell(15.8f,soft)inDecember andshouldcontinuetogotherightwaynowventuringintohandicapcompany. TFRHHHHI BHA108
3 DANCING
IN BRAZIL (GB) (22) U2446-4
C 6 11-12
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Hora Sam Twiston-Davies J
O James & Jean Potter Ltd Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B James and Jean Potter Ltd Potter Group, Potters House S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulbumperwinnerwhoshapedwithsomeencouragementonfirstrunsinceleavingAlanKingwhenfourthof 11inhandicaphurdleatNewbury(16.3f,goodtosoft)22daysago Maywellbuildonthatandneedsconsidering. TFRHHHHI BHA108
4 CHICAGO STORM (GB) (21) 606-001 6 11-10
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Hoh My Darling
Mr Robbie David (7) J
O Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Ashtown B/S, O.B SARL, E.Puerari, G.Bozo
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaDundalkclaimeronfinalrunforChristopherDavidTimmonsandcausedasurprisebackoverhurdles fornewyardwhenlanding17-runnerhandicapatWincanton(15.2f)3weeksago,wellontopfinish. TFRHHHHH BHA106
5 BRAVE JEN (GB) (46) 023121 D
Br B m Kayf Tara - Fenney Spring
7 11-9
MrJack Andrews (3) J
O Green Hedges Racing Cynthia Woods, Crowborough T
B W P. Jenks Tiger Resourcing Solutions Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tneedtoimprovetodoubletallyin5-runnerhandicaphurdle(6/5)atFakenham(16f,goodtosoft) 46daysago,allout.SoldoutofTomEllis’yardfor£5,000subsequently TFRHHHII BHA105
6 PYROTECHNIC (FR) (50) 20-5525 6 11-8
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lightupthenight
O Heart of the South Racing 137
Tom Cannon J
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Al Shahania Stud Heart Of The South Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWFairmaidenhurdlerwhofoundhisenthusiasmgettingthebetterofhimwhenfifthof7inhandicaphurdle (9/4)atLingfield(16f,goodtosoft)50daysago Bouncebackrequired.
7 WHAT’S ONE MORE (IRE) (50) 301-43 CD 6 11-6
BHA104
Br Ch m Mount Nelson - Madame Stella (FR) Ben Jones J
O Bonita Racing Club Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Michael G. Daly Hatherden Horse Transport S TIMEFORMVIEW Course bumper winner who was probably flattered when not beaten far in 3-runner novice hurdle at Lingfield(16f,goodtosoft)50daysago Improvementneededmakinganearlyswitchtohandicaps. TFRHHHII BHA102
8 KALLY DES BRUYERES (FR) (54) 6P-01P CD 5 11-4
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Ally des Bruyeres (FR) J
Shave
O The Close Shave Partnership
NON-RUNNER
David Dennis, Banbury T
B Florence Thomas de Gigou & Tangi Saliou DD Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedlittleinabumperand2hurdlerunsbeforecausingmajorupset(200/1)in11-runnermaidenover C&DinNovember ShapedasifamisswhenpulleduponhandicapdebutatNewcastlesince. TFRHHHII BHA100
9 AOTANO (GER) (69) 153 D
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Aotearoa (FR)
O CP RACING
B Gestut Auenquelle
4 10-11
William Maggs (5) J
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeawinninghurdlesdebutatHereford(16.2f)inOctober Changedhandsfor£8,500thereafterand similarformwhenfifthatBangorandthirdatDoncastersince.Makeshandicapbow.
10 SEE THE GREEN (GB) (17) 146 D
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Clarentine
O See The Green Partners
TFRHHHII BHA105
4 10-11
Freddie Gingell (3) J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Bluehills Racing Ltd Sherborne Utilities Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulonFlatforOwenBurrowsandmadeasuccessfulstarttohishurdlecareerinLudlowjuvenile(15.7f) inNovember Hasn’tprogressedin2runssubsequentlybutopeningmarklooksfair
TFRHHHII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: NORDIC TIGER (FR) 5 11 4 Alice Stevens 11-10 (Harry Derham) 6 ran Hood worn by No 2. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note:
PYROTECHNIC: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
KALLY DES BRUYERES: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Chicago Storm (GB), 6-1 Imaginarium (IRE), Dancing In Brazil (GB), 15-2 Sun Art (FR), Pyrotechnic (FR), 9-1 Brave Jen (GB), 10-1 See The Green (GB), 14-1 What’s One More (IRE), 16-1 Aotano (GER) PLAY SMARTER
CHICAGO STORM ran out a decisive winner of a big-field handicap at Wincanton 3 weeks ago and, with the third already going on to frank the form, he’s taken to defy a 6lb rise in the weights and go in again. This is a competitive race for the level however, with Imaginarium, Dancing In Brazil and Sun Art a trio of interesting rivals. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CHICAGO STORM 2.IMAGINARIUM (IRE) 3.DANCING IN BRAZIL
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £245,441 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
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for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares
Total prize fund £7500
Owners Prize Money 1st £3130, 2nd £1565, 3rd £782, 4th £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A King
(14 wins from 92 runners, 15%) runs ROCKOLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N King (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs CLUAIN AODHA
LONGESTTRAVELLER: SHESUPINCOURT trained by R Potter, Sellack, 141 miles.
1 ROCKOLA (IRE) (35) 3U2-411 C 5 12-0
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - La Pelodette (FR) Tom Cannon J
O The Lavendon Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Stephen Lanigan O’Keeffe Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved again to make it 2 wins from as many starts in handicaps in 9-runner affair at this course (20.7f,soft)35daysago Upintripandopentofurtherimprovement.
2 MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE) (51) 0-02502 6 11-13
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Miss McGoldrick (IRE)
O Harry Fry Racing Syndicate Miss Goldfire
Miss Megan Bevan (7) J
Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Mr John Connolly Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWMatchedthe pick ofhermaiden formwhen second of11 in handicap hurdle atWincanton (19.8f, soft) 51daysago,runningon.Stepupintriplikelytosuitandhastobeofinterest. TFRHHHHI BHA99
3 CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) (36) 4F-3453 8 11-9
Br B m Darsi (FR) - Wendy’s Moan (IRE)
O Mark Harrod, Bryan Agar & Nicky George
Jack Quinlan J
Neil King, Burderop T
B Mr Thomas Browne racehorse-ownership.com S TIMEFORM VIEW Very much reiterated than she needs to go back right handed when third of 5 in handicap chase atFakenham(21.2f,soft,7/2)36daysago Potentiallywelltreatedonthisreturntohurdling. TFRHHHHI BHA95
4 MUSIQUE DE FEE (IRE) (92) 041-44P 6 11-7
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Fairy Tale (FR)
Sean Bowen J
O Ms M. L. Peterson Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Revival Solutions Group Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerinhurdleatLudlowinAprilbutfailedtocomeonforrecentrunwhenpulledupinhandicapatChepstow (23.6f,goodtosoft)92daysago,droppingawaybeforehometurn.Bittoproveonthebackofthat. TFRHHHII BHA93
5 TUSCAN ROSE (IRE) (58) 0531-22 BF
Br B m Milan - Ma Furie (FR)
7 10-10
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O fighting chance syndicate Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Jonathan Whymark
TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofflasttermwithsuccessatTauntonandhasfoundonlyonetoogoodonbothoutingsthisterm, latterlyatUttoxeter(19.9f).Bredtobesuitedbythislongertripandoughttogowellagain. TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 SHESUPINCOURT (GB) (16) 5354P4
8 10-8
Br B m Court Cave (IRE) - Supreme Cove Ben Poste J
O Mr R. D. Potter
B A. W. Buller
Ryan Potter, Sellack T
TIMEFORMVIEWUnderperformedreturnedtohurdlingwhenfourthof11inhandicapatLeicester(20.5f,heavy)16daysago. Upintrip Givenachancebythehandicapper
7 SADIE HILL (IRE) (16) UP035-P
Br Ch m Kingston Hill - Sadie Thompson (IRE)
TFRHHHII BHA80
8 10-6
MrTom Hutsby (7) J
O David Bridgwater Racing David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr Thomas Hore
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little on first since leaving Alastair Ralph when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f,heavy,18/1)16daysago,labouringbeforehometurn.Upintrip Tonguestrapbackon. TFRHHIII BHA78
8 REGALLY BLONDE (GB) (36) 00-4P43 6 10-5
Br Ch m Mukhadram - Jolie Blonde Harry Bannister J
O Case Racing Partnership & Anita J Lush Ben Case, Banbury T
B Miss K. Rausing David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenhurdlerwhoseemedstretchedbythetripwhenthirdof7inhandicap(12/1)atFakenham(23.4f,soft) 36daysago Tonguestrapbackon.Hashadabreathingoperation.
HHHII BHA77
9
HALLERS (IRE) (24) PP6-P54 7 10-3
Br Br m Presenting - Afaraka (IRE)
Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Paddy Kennedy
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedshehassomeabilitywhenfourthof15inhandicaphurdleatExeter(21.6f,heavy)24daysago Moreneededforwinpurposes,however.
10
TFRHHHII BHA75
DONTWORRYWEGOTTHIS (GB) (22) 0000 6 10-2
Br Ch m Schiaparelli (GER) - Shropshirelass
O Ms G. Howell
Tabitha Worsley (3) J
Georgie Howell, Tenbury Wells T
B Tabitha Worsley Nds Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little onlystart in bumpers and has fared no bettersince switchedto hurdling. 5lb out ofthe weightsforhandicapdebut.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
TFRHHIII BHA69
2024: BARRICANE 9 11 4 Lewis Saunders 4-1 (Olly Murphy) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8. Stewards Note:
CLUAINAODHA: Following its run on 1/1/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Rockola (IRE), 9-2 Tuscan Rose (IRE), 5-1 Miss Goldfire (IRE), 7-1 Cluain Aodha (IRE), 14-1 Von Hallers (IRE), 16-1 Shesupincourt (GB), 18-1 Musique de Fee (IRE), 20-1 Regally Blonde (GB), 25-1 Sadie Hill (IRE), 66-1 Dontworrywegotthis (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
ROCKOLA was again strong at the line when scoring here in January, so she’s fancied to complete the hat-trick with the step up in trip likely to suit. Miss Goldfire, Cluain Aodha and Tuscan Rose are a trio of potential threats.
RACE RESULTS
RACE TIME DISTANCE
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROCKOLA (IRE) 2.MISS GOLDFIRE (IRE) 3.CLUAIN AODHA (IRE) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITYAT HUNTINGDON IN 2025 OPEN NATIONAL HUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY1 ELIMINATION) (DIVI) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien
(36 wins from 139 runners, 26%) runs JAGER TIME
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs JAGER TIME
LONGESTTRAVELLER: PATCH MAN trained by S Thomas, Cardiff, 186 miles.
1 FORTUNE DE MER (IRE) (81) U2-21 D 5 11-11
Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Creation (FR)
Harry Skelton J
O Mr Stephen Bough Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Denis Cusack Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upcompletedstartinpoints(fromonenowintheyard)andagainonbumperdebutatCheltenham beforeeasingclearinlistedeventthereinNovember Formhastakensomeknocksbuthe’sagoodprospect. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BIG WIGG (GB) (-) 5 11-4
Br B or Br g Passing Glance - Rebekah Rabbit (IRE)
O Mr P. J. H. Wills
Gavin Sheehan J
Tom Lacey, Woolhope T
B P. J. H. Wills Plumbing World S
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Roger Rarebit, stays 3m. Dam winning pointer.Wearstonguestrap Appealingnewcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
3 CHEESY
ICON (GB) (52)
4
5 11-4
Br B g Sixties Icon - Ettie Hart (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O E Murchan, K McConnell, A & P Shaw Mel Rowley, Bridgnorth T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Bob Price & Son Groundworks S
TIMEFORMVIEWQuitesharplybredforbumpersandshowedclearabilitybehindDanSkelton-trainedwinneratSouthwell (50/1)7weeksago Shouldprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 CORRA BHEINN (IRE) (-)
Br B g Milan - Rathvawn Belle (IRE)
O Mr T. P. Radford
5 11-4
Ben Jones J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Mrs D. Cashman Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWMilangelding.Closelyrelatedtousefulhurdler/chaserCrosshill,stays3m.Dambumperwinner.Tongue tied.Highlyrespectedondebut.
5 ISLAND BRIDGE (IRE) (109) 2-1
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Elephant Island (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 11-4
Tom Bellamy J
O Mr J. Perriss Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Pat O’Donovan Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW£75,000buysuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpoints(Oct2024).Onetonote. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 JAGER TIME (IRE) (103) 3-0
6 11-4
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Ballyknock Mist (IRE) Jonathan Burke J
O The FOB Racing Partnership 12 Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Tom Weldon Bresbet S TIMEFORM VIEW Third on only start in Irish points but offered little behind Fortune de Mer in a class 2 bumper at CheltenhaminOctober Thislessdemandingatleast.
7 PATCH MAN (IRE) (232) 60 BF
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Quiritis
O Promanco Ltd
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-4
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Gce Farm Ltd Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to justify cramped odds when sixth of 7 in bumper at Southwell on debut and poor effort at Worcestersubsequently HasleftSirMarkPrescottinthe7monthshe’sbeenoff
8 SOLDIER SAINT (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
5 11-4
Br B g Order of St George (IRE) - Arrive In Style (IRE) Nico de Boinville J
O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Sean Gorman Unibet S
TIMEFORMVIEW€90,0003-y-o,OrderofStGeorgegelding.Half-brothertousefulhurdler/fairlyusefulchaserinFrance MotuFareoneandfairhurdlerHitAndRun.Gottoberespectedondebut.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 SPECTACULARSUNRISE (GB) (-)
Br B g Passing Glance - Definitley Lovely
O Mr N. A. Twiston-Davies
5 11-4
Jamie Brace (5) J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B Nigel Twiston-Davies Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPassingGlancegelding.Half-brothertomodest2mhurdlewinnerMavisPike.Dam19fhurdlewinner,half-sisterto fairlyusefulhurdlers/chasersIndifferenceCurve(stayed31/2m)andArderaCross(stays21f).Newcomertonote TFRHHHII BHA-
10 STJESSICA (IRE) (-)
Br B m Malinas (GER) - Jessber’s Dream (IRE)
5 10-11
Jack Quinlan J
O The Saints B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T
B P. Cashman SBZ Corporation Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMalinasmare.Dam21/4m/21/2mhurdlewinner,half-sistertousefulhurdler/smartchaser(stays25f) ImperialAlcazar TFRHHHII BHA-
11 VERA HOBBS (GB)
(71) 0
Br B m Jack Hobbs - Luz de La Vida
5 10-11
MrJack Andrews (3) J
O Mr T. Ellis Tom Ellis, Rugby T
B P. Balding Fresh Air S TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tgounbackedbutwentwithnoencouragementonherintroductionatMarketRaseninNovember andshe’spassedover. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 ARCADIAN STAR (IRE) (-)
Br B or Br g Mahler - Don’t Forsit (IRE)
4 10-6
Ciaran Gethings J
O Oakman Racing Syndicate Five Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Mr Jonathan Deacon Science Supplements, Oakman Group PLC S TIMEFORM VIEW €28,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 3m) Glen Forsa (byMahler).
13
JEEPSTER (GB)
(-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
4 10-6
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Shesells Seashells Sean Bowen J
O The Moore’s Robert Stephens, Caldicot T
B Smarden Thoroughbreds TIMEFORMVIEWUlyssesgelding.Half-brotherto2winnersonFlat,includingmodest11/2mwinnerTheColorist.Dam,ran onceoverhurdles,1mwinneronFlat. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2024: DUNSKAY (FR) 5 11 11 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Ben Pauling) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2, 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 13. Stewards Note:
PATCH MAN: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Fortune de Mer (IRE), 5-1 Soldier Saint (IRE), 15-2 Corra Bheinn (IRE), 12-1 Big Wigg (GB), Island Bridge (IRE), 14-1 Spectacularsunrise (GB), 22-1 Cheesy Icon (GB), 25-1 JagerTime (IRE), St Jessica (IRE), 40-1 Patch Man (IRE), Arcadian Star (IRE), Jeepster (GB), 66-1 Vera Hobbs (GB)
FORTUNE DE MER looks a good prospect and can defy a penalty for all there are some appealing newcomers here, headed up by Soldier Saint, Corra Bheinn and Big Wigg.
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HOSPITALITYAT HUNTINGDON IN 2025 OPEN NATIONAL HUNTFLATRACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY1 ELIMINATION) (DIVII) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4000 Owners Prize Money 1st £1669, 2nd £835, 3rd £417, 4th £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): F O’Brien (36 wins from 139 runners, 26%) runs NATHAN’S RUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): F O’Brien (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs NATHAN’S RUN LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAGE GREEN trained by A Charlton, Warminster, 161 miles.
1 CALIACH POINT (IRE) (-)
5 11-4
Br B g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Close To Shore (IRE) Lorcan Williams J
O Mr T. P. Radford Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B Victor Connolly Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWJukeboxJurygelding.Half-brotherto5winners,includingbumperwinner/smarthurdlerDropTheAnchor Lotstolikeonpaper TFRHHHII BHA-
2 CHAMPAGNE FORTUNE (IRE) (96) 34-62 5 11-4
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Tacenda (IRE)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Mr Jamie Hambro James Owen, Newmarket T
B Paddy Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEW€22,000 Soldier of Fortune gelding out of a chase winner Placed twice from 4 starts in Irish points, includinglatest(Nov02). TFRHHHII BHA-
3 DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (35) 4-143
5 11-4
Br Br g Harzand (IRE) - Two Roses (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Sir F Brooke & Sir R Pilkington Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr Wesley Loftus
Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW€140,000 Harzand gelding. Successful on second of2 outings in Irish points and has shown plentyin bumpers,lookingastayingtypehere5weeksago Respected.
4 FINE SHOT (GB) (-)
TFRHHHII BHA-
5 11-4
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Midsummer Magic Gavin Sheehan J
O HM The King & HM The Queen Jamie Snowden, Lambourn T
B Queen Elizabeth II
TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding. Half-brotherto fair hurdler Summer Storm. Dam 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), half-sistertousefulhurdler/chaser(stayed21/2m)CloseTouch.Suretocatchattention. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 KEEPMEOUTOFTHIS (FR) (-)
Br B or Br g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Urraca du Mou (FR)
O OAP IV
5 11-4
Ben Jones J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B E.A.R.L. Domaine Du Mou Horse & Groom East Ashling S TIMEFORMVIEW€50,0003-y-o,JeuStEloigelding.DamFrenchchaser(21/2m/23/4mcross-countrywinner).Onetotake seriouslyondebut. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 NATHAN’S RUN (GB) (97) 2 BF
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pennard (IRE)
5 11-4
Jonathan Burke J
O Walid & Paula Marzouk Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Bresbet S TIMEFORMVIEWStronginthebettingandmadeanencouragingstartatUttoxeter(5/2)3monthsago,takingawhileforthepennytodropbutvery muchgettingthehangofthingsbythefinish,keepingonallunderalargelyhands-and-heelsride.Canimproveandgoodclaims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
7 QUAVISTE (FR) (-)
5 11-4
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Fliegend Harry Skelton J
O Mr Robert Kirkland Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Mr Charles Hubert De Chaudenay Ladbrokes, The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants) S TIMEFORMVIEW€90,0003-y-o,Authorizedgelding.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmarthurdler(stayed21/2m)ColonelMustard. Obviousappealfirsttimeup TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 SAGE GREEN (IRE) (88) 51
5 11-4
Br B g Sageburg (IRE) - Gaye Steel (IRE) Tom Cannon J
O The Sage Green Partnership Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Susan Eustace Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW£58,0004-y-o,Sageburggelding.BrothertomodesthurdlerMrHailstone,andhalf-brothertohurdler/ chaserKnockOnSteel,stays23/4m.PointwinnerinNovemberandonetonote TFRHHHII BHA-
9 SLADE SHORE (GB) (67) 3F-2
Br Br g Telescope (IRE) - One of The Last
O Forever Friends Syndicate
B Mr H Hopper & Mrs O Fox-Pitt
6 11-4
Harry Bannister J
Richard Bandey, Kingsclere T
Cockshot Farm Stud S TIMEFORMVIEW €54,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Kylemore Lough. PlacedbothcompletedstartsinIrishpoints,runner-uplatest(Dec1)
10 WANDERING EGO (IRE)
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11 UHTRED RAGNARSON (IRE) (75) 03
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4 10-6
Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Alan King Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Cyril & Michael Kelly Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLotsmoretolikeabouthisC&Dthird10weeksago,stayingonfromafairwayback.Suspecthe’llneed moretime.
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O Pangfield Racing V
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Freddie Gingell (3) J
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T
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DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024:(See Div 1) Hood worn by No 10
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Nathan’s Run (GB), 13-2 Draco Malfoy (IRE), 15-2 Quaviste (FR), 8-1 Caliach Point (IRE), Fine Shot (GB), 12-1 Wandering Ego (IRE), 14-1 Champagne Fortune (IRE), Keepmeoutofthis (FR), 16-1 Sage Green (IRE), 33-1 Slade Shore (GB), Uhtred Ragnarson (IRE), 66-1 Urban Isle (GB)
NATHAN’S RUN was a big eye-catcher first time up at Uttoxeter in November and can land the spoils with improvement likely Quaviste, Caliach Point and Fine Shot head up a band of interesting newcomers.
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.40 - THE ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS AT HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE CONDITIONALJOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 0-100 Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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 3rd, 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 HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be presented to the horse judged to be the best turned out 20 entries at £34. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3029; Second £1514; Third £758; Fourth £379; Fifth £189 (PenaltyValue £3960.75) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.10 - THE HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE 2025 FIXTURES ON SALE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £39 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out. in this race 22 entries at £39 - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (PenaltyValue £4629.10) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.45 - THE SIDNEY BANKS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22780 to the winning horse The second to receive £8548, the third £4280, the fourth £2132, the fifth £1072 and the sixth £536. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 5lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 weight-for-age or Class 1 handicap hurdle race 3lb Of a Class 1 weight-for-age hurdle race 5lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Racing TV has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented 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 British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 10 entries at £200 - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £17432; Second £7156; Third £3580; Fourth £1788; Fifth £896; Sixth £448. (PenaltyValue £22780) A SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.20 - THE LADY PROTECTRESS MARES’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)(GBB Race) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £28475 to the winning horse The second to receive £10685, the third £5350 and the fourth £2665. for five yrs old and upwards mares only Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 5-y-o 10st 12lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb Penalties, after September 30th, 2023, a winner of a Listed or Premier Handicap steeple chase 4lb Of a Grade 1 or Grade 2 steeple chase 6lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Beginners’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain and Ireland, and three-year-old only Steeple Chases in France) Racing TV has generously sponsored this race A memento provided by Huntingdon Racecourse will be presented 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 The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race 7 entries at £250 - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £21790; Second £8945;Third £4475; Fourth £2235. (PenaltyValue £28475) A
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.55 - THE JOIN THE 20 CLUB AT HUNTINGDON NOVICES’ HANDICAP 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 novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions) Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries at £41. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470. (PenaltyValue £4901.40) SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.30 - THE SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) 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 four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Penalties, after January 25th, 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 horse judged to be the best turned out. 19 entries at £34. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3130; Second £1565; Third £782; Fourth £392. (PenaltyValue £4084.50)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.05 - THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITY AT HUNTINGDON IN 2025 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV I) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be presented to the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £20. - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 4.40 - THE PURCHASE HOSPITALITYAT HUNTINGDON IN 2025 OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (DIV II) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2178 to the winning horse The second to receive £1003, the third £501 and the fourth £251. for four, five and six yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, January 31st and pay £20 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and 6-y-o 11st 4lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be presented to the horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £20 - Closed January 31st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1669; Second £835; Third £417; Fourth £209 (PenaltyValue £2178.40)
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
*All fixtures & sponsors correct at the time of printing BOOK TICKETS NOW | THEJOCKEYCLUB.CO.UK/HUNTINGDON