Kempton Park Racecard - Saturday 15th March by Weatherbys

SATURDAY 15TH MARCH 2025

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Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Old Carton Lass (IRE) P. Townend

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Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland

Albert Bartlett

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed 2m Grade 1 at Punchestown in April. Disappointing when well-held fourth on Navan return in November but in the process of producing a

whenunseatingatthelastin2mCorkGrade218daysago,keepingoninclosesecondbehindEnergumeneatthetime Playerifhisstaminaholds. TFRHHHHI BHA

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1.37pm - Timetoshine looks to be the one to beat here. She had good form on the ﬂat in France before switching to the Nicky Henderson yard She won her maiden hurdle at Huntingdon going away and looks to have plenty of scope over jumps. Miss Altea Blue was a nice winner of a Wincanton Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle last week. It’s a quick turnaround for her but she comes here on good recent form and has to be respected for the Paul Nicholls yard. Anariza ran well in a Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Wetherby. She does have her chances but preference is for Timetoshine.

2.10pm - Asta La Pasta looks interesting now with ﬁrst time head gear and tongue tied. He does have tactical pace and makes more appeal than his stablemate, Riskintheground. First Street could get closer this time around to Asta La Pasta, now off a mark of 128. Teddy Blue looks like he could be coming back to form after his win last time out at Huntingdon. He could be well treated off 127

2.45pm - West Balboa carries top weight here for trainer, Dan Skelton and Heidi Palin takes off 7lbs today. She is the class angle to the race and looks well handicapped now off a mark of 136. Chasing Fire has been given some time off from a couple of disappointing runs but could get involved if able to bounce back to form. Irish hill goes up 2lbs for his narrow win last time out at Warwick. He has claims again here today and should handle the ground.

3.20pm - Bad was an easy winner over course and distance last time out for the inform combination of Ben’s Pauling & Jones, he’s up 9lbs for that win which will make things tougher, preference is for Flegmatik who goes well here, he was outclassed last time in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase but comes here looking well handicapped off 130 with conditions to suit.

3.57pm - Kingston Pride was pulled up last time out at Sandown when sent off 6/4 Fav, the ground was soft that day, his two wins prior to that ﬂop came on better ground so its possible that he could leave that run behind now back on a sounder surface

4.32pm - This looks tailormade for the ultra-consistent The Doyen Chief, 3miles,softground.Onlyjustnarrowlymissedoutlasttimewhen11/8favourite, if he can be held up a little longer, he should be able to take advantage after jumping the last. The danger looks to be Dibble Decker who is only 2 pounds higher than his last winning mark and whose form has improved this spring.

5.07pm - A tricky bumper to conclude the card as none of the contenders have yet to see a racecourse. Night Ride Home (N.Henderson) & Leaumec De Mee (D.Skelton) will obviously have their supporters but could well go off under the odds. A chance is taken here with Idontdealwithliars for the inform J.Tizzardyard.Theyard has a fare strike rate overthe last 3 seasons in bumpers, stable jockey B.Powell takes the ride.

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fornovice fouryrsold and upwards ﬁllies andmares ™ Total prize fund£8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (45 wins from 218 runners, 21%) runs TIMETOSHINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs CRACKER MUDDLE & NANCY P

LONGESTTRAVELLER: ANARIZA trained by T Ellis, Rugby, 97 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 TIMETOSHINE (FR) (23) 1 D

5 11-7

Br Gr m The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - This Time (FR) 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,witharecent Flatrunbehindher,createdapositiveimpressionﬁrsttimeupoverhurdleswhenforgingclearatHuntingdon(15.8f)recentlySuretoprogress. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 ANARIZA (FR) (42) 1-43 D

Br B m No Risk At All (FR) - Analifet (FR)

5 11-0

MrJack Andrews (3) J

O Mrs Sarah Faulks Tom Ellis, Rugby T

B Mr Nigel Faulks Fresh Air S

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnersolestartinpointbumpersandofferedsomethingtoworkonunderanexaggeratedwaitingridewhenfourthinbumperatAintreeon RulesdebutinMay.AgainshapedwithplentyofpromisewhenthirdonWetherbyhurdlesdebut(2m)9monthslaterandseemssuretoprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 CRACKER MUDDLE

(GB) (23) 4 7 11-0

Br B m Kayf Tara - Just Josie Niall Houlihan J

O Mrs C. S. Muddle Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Saloop Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredmoreforstaminathanspeedandlookedoneforthelongertermonherLingﬁelddebutjustover 3weeksago TFRHIIII BHA-

4 MISS ALTEA BLUE (FR) (9) 0-42251

Br B f Great Pretender (IRE) - Miss Salsa Blue (FR)

O Kate & Andrew Brooks

4 10-11

Freddie Gingell J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Mme Catherine Coiffier Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfairlyusefulforminFranceandproducedanaltogethermoreconvincingeffortthanonherBritishdebut3monthsearlierasshe gotoffthemarkoverhurdlesinnoviceatWincanton(15.2f)lastweek,readilyCouldkickonnowupandrunningforhertopstable. TFRHHHHI BHA130

CHRISTIAN BRUCE

(IRE) (31) 6

Br Br f Le Havre (IRE) - Bess of Hardwick

O Goodwin Racing Ltd

4 10-4

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B The Duke of Devonshire Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairform in maidens on Flat (should be suited by at least 1 1/2m) forWilliam Haggas. Sold for22,000 gns in Decemberandshapedasifneedingmoreofatestwhensixthof11atHerefordonhurdlingdebutlastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 NANCY P (IRE) (49) 6 4 10-4

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Pelosi (IRE)

O Moore Racing Syndicate

B Leo Hayes

Brendan Powell J

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair at best on Flat (stays 1 1/2m) and made little impact in the face of a stiff task on Doncaster hurdlingdebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2024: WYENOT 5 11 12 Alice Stevens 2-1 (Henry Daly) 15 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Timetoshine (FR), 5-2 Anariza (FR), Miss Altea Blue (FR), 28-1 Christian Bruce (IRE), 33-1 Nancy P (IRE), 100-1 Cracker Muddle (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

TIMETOSHINE ran out a decisive winner on her recent Huntingdon hurdling debut, despite being in need of the experience in terms of her jumping, so she’s fancied to defy a penalty with plenty of improvement forthcoming. Anariza and Miss Altea Blue are the obvious threats.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TIMETOSHINE (FR) 2.ANARIZA (FR) 3.MISS ALTEA BLUE (FR)

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STANDARD AND RECORD TIMES

5f (2yo) Glamorous Spirit (IRE) (28/11/2008)

5f A Momentofmadness (07/04/2018)

6f (2yo) Invincible Army (IRE) (09/09/2017)

6f Trinityelitedotcom (IRE) (29/03/2014) 1m

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1m (2yo) Queen Gamrah (30/10/2019)

1m Western Aristocrat (USA) (15/09/2011)

1m 2f Ply (25/09/2017) 2m 2.93s 2m 3.20s

1m 3f Forbidden Plant (30/03/2019)

1m 4f Spring of Fame (USA) (07/11/2012) 2m

2m 29.30s 2m Colour Vision (FR) (02/05/2012)

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STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £22000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8886, 2nd £4442, 3rd £2222, 4th £1111, 5th £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (45 wins from 218 runners, 21%) runs FIRST STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs PADDY IN THE CADDY LONGESTTRAVELLER: PADDY IN THE CADDY trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 155 miles.

SECOND RACE

1 ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) (41) 0-31322 BF 7 11-12

Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Asian Maze (IRE)

Tristan Durrell (3) J

O The Asta La Pasta Partnership Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Ms Helga Moore Ashford Stud of 5095 S

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinneroverhurdlesandhasimprovedsentchasingthisseason,makingthemostofagoodopportunityatCarlisle(20f)inNovember Excellentplacedeffortsnext2starts(runner-upeffortatthisvenuefrankedsince)andhedidtoomuchtoosoonwhensecondatMusselburgh. TFRHHHHH BHA132

2 RISKINTHEGROUND (IRE) (13) 335444 8 11-8

Br B g Presenting - The Folkes Choice Ciaran Gethings J

O 3 Sons Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Fergal Duncan & Loman Duncan The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverwith4handicapwinsintheﬁrst halfoftheseasonbutmorerecentefforts suggesthe’s goneofftheboilsomewhat.Isnowjust1lbabovelastsuccessfulmark,atleast. TFRHHIII BHA128

3 FIRST STREET (GB) (79) 30-4544 C 8 11-8

Br B g Golden Horn - Ladys First Nico de Boinville J

O Lady Bamford & Alice Bamford Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Lady Bamford Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-timehurdleswinnerbuthasn’treachedthesamelevelin4attemptsoverfences,forallthathislatestfourthof8inanovices’handicap atthisvenue(20.5f,goodtosoft)washisbesteffortyetinthissphere(AstaLaPastasecond) Wellweightedifhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHHI BHA128

4 TEDDY BLUE (GER) (23) 40-0051 7 11-7

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER)

O Hale Sargent Evans Clifton

Brendan Powell J

Harry Derham, Newbury T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf OLBG S

TIMEFORMVIEWTalentedbuthistemperamentstartedtolookanissuefortheMoorestablelastseasonandheranpoorlyonhurdlesreturnfornewyardatCheltenham inNovemberHastakenbettertofencesthanmayhavebeenexpectedthough,allowedtodominatewhensuccessfulatHuntingdon3weeksago TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE (IRE) (28) Urr436 8 11-4

Br B g Libertarian - Cassandrasway (IRE)

Tom Bellamy J

O Mr F J Mills & Mr W R Mills Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Ms Ruth Young Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWMadewinningchasedebutatStratford(17f)butwentthewrongwaynext3starts,runningouttwice.Faredbetterbackhurdling withheadgearaddedatAscotthiswinterbutlotdependsonwhetherhehasacutathisobstaclesreturnedtofences. TFRHHHII BHA124

6 PADDY IN THE CADDY (IRE) (9) 011231 6 10-7

Br Ch g Doyen (IRE) - Queen Alpha (IRE)

O Mrs Joanna Peppiatt

Sean Houlihan J

Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr Neil Kinnane TIMEFORMVIEWHasadvancedhisformswitchedtofencesthisterm,makingallatWarwick,HerefordandWincanton,allover2m. Thistrackwillsuitbuthe’snowpitchedintoabetterraceandhecouldbevulnerablebackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA113

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: PERSIAN TIME 6 11 8 Nico de Boinville 5-1 (Nicky Henderson) 5 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 2, 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 5.

ProbableS.P’s: 13-8 Asta La Pasta (IRE), 7-2 First Street (GB), 9-2 Teddy Blue (GER), 6-1 Paddy In The Caddy (IRE), 14-1 Moveit Like Minnie (IRE), 28-1 Riskintheground (IRE)

ASTA LA PASTA split next-time-out winners when an excellent second at this venue on Boxing Day and with the addition of a hood hopefully helping him settle, he looks of major interest dropped slightly in trip First Street also ran in that race, keeping on well for fourth, and he rates the chief threat, ahead of Teddy Blue.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ASTA LA PASTA (IRE) 2.FIRST STREET 3.TEDDY BLUE (GER)

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Owners Prize Money 1st £15900, 2nd £7948, 3rd £3976, 4th £1988, 5th £992, 6th £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(45 wins from 218 runners, 21%) runs ASTON MARTINI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs CHASING FIRE & PYRAMID PLACE

LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAINTANAPOLINO trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 155 miles.

THIRD RACE

1 WEST BALBOA (IRE) (35) 3-45344 CD 9 12-0

Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Rostellan (IRE) Miss Heidi Palin (7) J

O Bullen-Smith & Faulks Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Frank Motherway & Billy Fitzgerald The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeryusefulwinninghurdler Didn’ttaketochasingintheautumnbutthisformerLanzarotewinnerwasn’t disgracedbackhurdlingthelasttwiceandconnections’wonthisracelastyear

2 PYRAMID PLACE (IRE) (21) 104160 CD 8 11-12

136

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Attima Lewis Saunders (7) J

O The PP Partnership Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Kingsley Park Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaneighthhandicaphurdlesuccessofhiscareerwhenseeingoff3rivalsoverC&DinNovember butfoundinstrongerracesatDoncasterandbackheresince.Thisdoesn’tlookanyeasier

3 CHASING FIRE (GB) (91) U421-0P 8 11-11

BHA134

Br B g Maxios - Kahara Sean Bowen J

O Mrs Diana L. Whateley Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Motaclan, Cedar Invest Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotchedsecondsuccessoverfenceswhenaccountingfor5rivalsin3mPerthhandicaponﬁnalrunoflastseason. Modestin2chasesstartsonhisreturnattheendof2024andnowrevertstohurdlesafter3monthsoff TFRHHIII BHA133

4

IRISH HILL (GER) (35) 2-P1231 D

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Irresistable (GER)

O Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8

7 11-11

JayTidball (5) J

Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Gestut Hachtsee Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type who landed hurdle win number 7 when holding on gamely at Warwick (21f, soft) underJayTibdalllastmonth.Shouldremainverycompetitiveafteronlya2lbnudge. TFRHHHHI BHA133

5 CLASSIC KING (IRE) (28) U01U13 7 11-9

Br B g Champs Elysees - Hangar Six (IRE)

O Mr Will Davies & Dr Tom Davies

Ben Jones J

Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T

B Lakeview House Stud Hatherden Horse Transport S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas landed handicap chase/hurdlewins around 19fat Doncasterthiswinter.Anothergood runwhen thirdin19fAscothandicaplastmonth,stayingonasifthisreturntoslightlyfurtherwillsuit. TFRHHHHI BHA131

6 SAINTANAPOLINO (FR) (21) 2-23111 CD 6 11-8

Br B g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Anamarina (FR)

Micheal Nolan J

O Mr David Lockwood Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B Mr Jacques Vayssier

TIMEFORM VIEW Going from strength to strength over hurdles, completing hat-trick in pretty good C&D handicap lastmonth.Afurther7lbrisedemandsmorebutnosurprisewerethisimproving6-y-otoﬁndit. TFRHHHHH BHA130

7 JOSH THE BOSS (GB) (35) 540-10P C D 6 11-7

Br B g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bonsai (IRE)

O Mr J. D. Neild

MrJamie Neild (7) J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Mickley Stud Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress on return with victory in 17-runner Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) in October. Thatisgoodformbuthehasn’tcomeclosetoreproducingittwicesince.Abouncebackisneeded. TFRHHIII BHA129

8 DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) (85) 1-11112 D 6 11-5

Br Ch g Ocovango - Cons Dream (IRE)

Conor O’Farrell J

O Equi ex Incertis Partners Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T

B Con Collins Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHighlyprogressive,strong-travellingsortwhowonaremarkable6handicapsonthetrotbetweenMarchandNovemberlastmonth.Improvedagain whenonlynarrowlydenieda7-timeratAscot(21.5f,goodtosoft)inDecember,runningonwellhavingstillhardplentytodo3out.Bigplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA127

ASTON MARTINI (GB) (56) 114-202 6 11-4

Br B m Getaway (GER) - Gabriella Rose

O HP Racing Aston Martini

Nico de Boinville J

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Goldford Stud Unibet S

TIMEFORMVIEWBumperwinnerwhoalsolandedherﬁrst2startsoverhurdleslastwinter.Furtherprogressinhandicapsthisseason,shapingas ifthisslightlylongertripwillplaytoherstrengthswhensecondof11in19fAscothandicapinJanuary Cheekpiecesgoon. TFRHHHHI BHA126

10 THE GRAY GHOST (IRE) (41) 014012 6 10-13

Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - La Reine Chic (FR)

O The Menzies Family

B Mr Kevin Conaty

Liam Harrison J

Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T

TIMEFORMVIEWIrishbumperwinnerwhocamegoodfornewconnectionsin21/2mNewcastlenovicehurdleinJanuaryImprovedagainwhenlengthsecond of10inMusselburghhandicap(21/2m,goodtosoft)since.Raised4lbbutthislightly-raced6-y-ocouldeasilyhavemoretogive. TFRHHHHI BHA121

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: BOOMBAWN (IRE) 7 11 2 Harry Skelton 13-2 (Dan Skelton) 11 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 9. Hood worn by No 2, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4.

Stewards Note:

CHASING FIRE: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Saint Anapolino (FR), 5-1 Double Powerful (IRE), 6-1 Irish Hill (GER), Aston Martini (GB), 7-1 West Balboa (IRE), 10-1 The Gray Ghost (IRE), 16-1 Classic King (IRE), 18-1 Josh The Boss (GB), 22-1 Pyramid Place (IRE), 33-1 Chasing Fire (GB)

A really good handicap SAINTANAPOLINO is taken to defy a 7lb rise for last month’s C&D success and make it 4 in a row but there are plenty of possible dangers, headed by the proliﬁc Double Powerful, who was arguably a bit unlucky not to complete a remarkable 7-timer at Ascot when last seen just before Christmas. Aston Martini and the reliable Irish Hill complete the shortlist. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAINTANAPOLINO (FR) 2.DOUBLE POWERFUL (IRE) 3.ASTON MARTINI

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Owners Prize Money 1st £23850, 2nd £11922, 3rd £5964, 4th £2982, 5th £1488, 6th £744. (PenaltyValue £31218)Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): P Nicholls (38 wins from 219 runners, 17%) runs OUTLAW PETER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs AUTHORIZED ART

FANCYTHAT: P Nicholls won this race in 2023 and 2024

The stable runs OUTLAW PETER today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: BOURBALI trained by J Tizzard, Sherborne, 115 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 AUTHORIZED ART (FR) (98) P-3030P D 10 12-0

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Rock Art (IRE) Rob Hargreaves (7) J

O Mr Nick Peacock Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Charles Green KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartchaserforWillieMullinsandpositivestartfornewyardwhenthirdin2mlistedhurdlehereinOctoberHowever,letdownbyhisjumpingbackover fencesintheGrandSeftonatAintreenexttimeandthenranmodestlywithcheekpiecesreﬁttedreturnedtohurdlesatSandown.Bittoprove TFRHHIII BHA146

2 MIDNIGHT RIVER (GB) (73) 1/3F-305 D 10 11-13

Br Ch g Midnight Legend - Well Connected Ciaran Gethings J

O Mr Frank McAleavy Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORM VIEWEnded2022/23withGrade3handicapwinatAintreeGrandNationalmeeting.Lightlyracedandgenerallybelowparsincebuthe’s certainlynotonetowriteoffgiventhathe’snow6lbbelowthatwinningAintreemark.Oneof3representingtheDanSkeltonyard TFRHHHII BHA145

OUTLAW PETER

(IRE) (126) 23112-0 CD 9 11-11

Br B g Mustameet (USA) - My Katie (IRE) Freddie Gingell J

O The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Louis Robinson Morson Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlasttermontheup,proving11/4lengthstoostrongforFlegmatik(18lbpull)inthisrace12monthsagopriortofinishingsecondinacompetitive SandownhandicapAbsentsincefinishingdownthefieldintheGrandSeftoninNovemberbuthelikesithereandtendstopeakduringthespring. TFRHHHII BHA143

4 SURE TOUCH (GB) (21) 1-150P4 D 9 11-6

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

O Geegeez.co.uk OM & Partner

Sean Bowen J

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Upton Viva Stud geegeez.co.uk, Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEWSmashingstartoverfenceslastyear,afourthsuccessinthisspherecomingintheSummerPlateatMarketRasen(21.4f)inJuly.However, hehasfoundlifetoughersinceandwasbeatenover15lengthswhenfourthinthe9-runnerC&DhandicapwonbyBad3weeksago TFRHHIII BHA138

5 JETOILE (IRE) (21) 40P602 D 10 11-5

Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Accordingtoherself (IRE)

Dylan Johnston (3) J

O Ms J. Bennett Ryan Potter, Sellack T

B Patricia Prenderville

TIMEFORMVIEWSprungasurprisewhenwinninglastseason’sOldRoanChaseatAintreeandendedthatcampaignwithagoodeffortatPunchestown.Failedtoﬁreﬁrst 4runsofthisseasonbuttookastepbackintherightdirectionwhenrunner-upatNewcastlelasttimeandhe’slurkingonadangerousmark. TFRHHHII BHA137

6 BAD (FR) (21) 0-232F1 CD

Br Gr g Morandi (FR) - Love Over Gold (FR)

6 11-2

Ben Jones J

O Mr D. P. Howden Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr Hugues Rousseau Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedly(anddeservedly)openedhisaccountontheseshoreswhenscoringingoodstyleoverC&Dlasttime,amuchmorepatientrideinretained blinkersgettingthebestoutofhim.9lbrisetocontendwith(andgroundlikelytobequickerthistime)buthe’sabigplayernonetheless TFRHHHHI BHA134

7 FLEGMATIK (FR) (28) 045334 CD

Br Ch g Fuisse (FR) - Crack d’Emble (FR)

O Exors of the late Mr N. W. Lake

10 10-12

Tristan Durrell (3) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Jean-Bernard Chapalain The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWThreeofhis4winsoverfenceshavebeengainedhere,thelatesta3mhandicap(strongform)off7lbhigherlastJanuarybeforetwosolideffortsindefeat backhere(latterlywhenchasinghomeOutlawPeteinthisrace).Notathisbestforthemostpartthisseasonbutcouldeasilybounceback. TFRHHHHH BHA130

8

BOURBALI (FR) (21) 6-31333 C D 8 10-11

Br B g Sinndar (IRE) - Saintheze (FR) Brendan Powell J

O W Pope, E Legg, M Green & T Swaffield Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Mr Louis Laﬁtte & Mr Herve Barus Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEWBothwinsoverfencesgainedhere,includingwhenmakingallover21/4m(goodtosoft)onreturninOctober.Remainedingoodformsince, cominghome101/2lengthsthirdof9toBadoverC&D3weeksagoand9lbswingoffershopethathewillﬁnishclosertothatrivalthistime. TFRHHHII BHA129

9 HIDDEN

HEROICS (FR) (13) P0-P1P5 D 8 10-10

Br B g Coastal Path - Quine de Sivola (FR)

O Mr Ian Lawrence

HarryAtkins (7) J

Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B Mr Mickael Fennessy The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S

TIMEFORMVIEWBouncedbackfromacoupleoflessereffortswhenwinninga27.5fStratfordhandicaplastsummerbut it’sbeenalldownhillsinceandhewassafelyheldonrecentreturnfromabreakatHuntingdon. TFRHHIII BHA128

10 BASHERS REFLECTION

(GB) (15) 0-63322 D BF8 10-2

Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dungarvan Lass (IRE)

Jack Quinlan J

O Mrs C. J. C. Bailey Ben Case, Banbury T

B Mrs C. J. C. Bailey

David Andrews Construction Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoafairlyusefulhurdlerlasttermandhasn’tdonemuchwrongswitchedtofencesthisseason,runner-upinhandicapsatWetherby andNewbury(bothataroundthistrip)sinceundergoingawindop.Surelyamatteroftimebeforehewinsoneandshouldgivethisagoodshot. TFRHHHII BHA119

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2024: OUTLAW PETER (IRE) 8 11 1 Harry Cobden 13-8 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5, 7, 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 5, 7, 10

Stewards Note:

FLEGMATIK: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse resented the early kickback.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bad (FR), 4-1 Flegmatik (FR), 13-2 Outlaw Peter (IRE), 7-1 Bourbali (FR), 10-1 Bashers Reﬂection (GB), 11-1 Midnight River (GB), 12-1 Jetoile (IRE), 14-1 Sure Touch (GB), 33-1 Authorized Art (FR), 40-1 Hidden Heroics (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Though FLEGMATIK has largely struggled this season, he’s been set some pretty stiff assignments and showed more than enough when third at Ascot in January (his standout effort of the current campaign so far) to suggest that the fire still burns bright. The 10-y-o enjoys a significant swing at theweightswith OutlawPetercomparedtowhen secondtothat rival inthis 12 months ago Badwas adecisivewinneroverC&DrecentlyandisfearedmostaheadofOutlawPeterandBashersReflection.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FLEGMATIK (FR) 2.BAD (FR) 3.OUTLAW PETER (IRE)

TODAY'S RACE SPONSOR

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EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. 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: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for ﬁnishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for ﬁnishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

FIFTH RACE

(CLASS 4) (GBB

for novice four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund

Owners Prize Money 1st £3338, 2nd £1670, 3rd £834, 4th £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(45 wins from 218 runners, 21%) runs KINGSTON PRIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Nicholls (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs QUEBECOIS

FANCYTHAT: N Henderson won this race in 2017 and 2021. The stable runs KINGSTON PRIDE today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: QUEBECOIS trained by P Nicholls, Ditcheat, 77 miles.

1 KINGSTON PRIDE (IRE) (99) 1/21-1P BF 6 11-7

Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Milans Pride (IRE) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr O. S. Harris Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Mrs Fiona Heslin

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhomadeperfectstartinthissphereafter7monthsoffwhenlandinga6-runnerUttoxetermaiden(21/2m,goodtosoft) inNovemberUnderfootconditionspresumablyagainsthim(soft)whenpulledupinGrade2amonthlaterandheremainswithplentyofpotential. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 QUEBECOIS (FR) (49) 2/10-124 6 11-7

Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Miss Poutine (FR) Freddie Gingell J

O McNeill,Stevens,McKenzie,Flowers&Walsh Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T

B Haras de Moricand Ultima Business Solutions S

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensivepurchaseafterrunner-upinapointandrecordedeasysuccessinExeterbumperonRulesbow.WellheldinChampionBumper nexttimebutranoutimpressivewinneronhurdlesdebutatChepstowinOctoberandnotdisgracedinapairofGrade2ssince. TFRHHHHI BHA131

3 IN THE SHADE (GB) (445) 0-

Br B g Scorpion (IRE) - Shady Lane

O Mrs S. C. Welch

7 11-0

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mrs S. C. Welch Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBredtoausefuljumperbutofferedlittleinaWarwickbumperondebut14monthsago.Uppedmarkedly intripforhurdlingdebut. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 KICKS AND ALE (IRE)

(53) P1/5/-04

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Spice Patrol (IRE)

O The Encore Partnership VIII

8 11-0

Niall Houlihan J

Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B M. J. Thornhill Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulonsecondof2startsinIrishpoints,thoughthatwasbackinMay2021andhehasn’tshown enoughin3startsunderRulestobeofinterest. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2024: KAMSINAS (FR) 7 12 0 Jack Hogan 5-2 (Fergal O’Brien) 6 ran

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No 3. Stewards Note:

KINGSTON PRIDE: Following its run on 6/12/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Quebecois (FR), 11-8 Kingston Pride (IRE), 25-1 In The Shade (GB), 40-1 Kicks And Ale (IRE)

A likely match between KINGSTON PRIDE and Quebecois, with narrow preference for the former, who seemingly failed to handle conditions when pulled up in the same Grade 2 Quebecois ﬁnished second in back in December and retains plenty of potential now retuned to less testing ground.

for ﬁve yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money 1st £5655, 2nd £2827, 3rd £1414, 4th £707, 5th £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Skelton (25 wins from 150 runners, 17%) runs SAILAWAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Murphy (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs THE WOLF

WEIGHTWATCHER: SAILAWAY won off a handicap mark of 136, his rating is now down 7lb to 129 LONGESTTRAVELLER: DIBBLE DECKER trained by T Lacey, Woolhope, 125 miles.

1 SLIPWAY (IRE) (36) 10-5501 CD 10 12-2

Br B g Stowaway - Little Sioux (IRE)

Ben Jones J

O Mrs S. N. J. Embiricos Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B M. Phelan Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwhenon-song,ashedemonstratedwhenwinningthisraceingoodstylelastyearFailedtoﬁreﬁrst3startsofpresentcampaignbutback inthegroovefollowingawindopwhenscoringoverhurdleshereand,offthesamemarkaswhentakingthis12monthsago,heneedsconsidering. TFRHHHII BHA132

2 THE WOLF (FR) (26) P5-2114 D 11 12-0

Br Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Ges (FR)

Sean Bowen J

O PremierPlastering(UK)Limited&TheMurphy’s Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mme Olivia Goupil Motaclan S

TIMEFORMVIEWNotstraightforwardbutinfineforminNovemberwhentakingsmall-fieldhandicapsatHuntingdon(23.6f,good)andLeicester(22.7f,goodtofirm). However,hewaslabouringsomewayoutwhengunningforthehat-trickbackfromabreakatCarlisleandlooksriskyonthebackofthatdisplay. TFRHHHII BHA130

3 SAILAWAY (FR) (13) 0-PPF06 D 9 11-13

Br Gr g Martaline - Baraka du Berlais (FR) Tristan Durrell (3) J

O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B S.A.R.L. Phoenix Eventing John Cotton (Group) Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerongoodgroundin2022/23andshapedwellonseveraloccasionsindefeatlastterm.Hasn’tshowmuchsparksofar thisseason,though,andwhileheisverydangeroustodiscountoffthisreducedmark,amajorbouncebackisclearlyneeded. TFRHHHII BHA129

4 THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) (39) 1U1-332 D BF 8 11-11

Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Mandarli (IRE)

O Masterson Holdings Limited

Tom Bellamy J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Fintina Kealey & Irene Giles Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPoint/bumperwinnerwhostrucktwiceoverhurdleslasttermandhasacquittedhimselfwellall3startsswitchedtofencesthisseason,clearof therestwhenjusttouchedoffatTaunton(23f,soft)lasttime.Nudgedup3lbforthatbutheisastrongcandidateforthisallthesame. TFRHHHHI BHA127

5 DIBBLE DECKER (IRE)

(13) 123-052 D 9 11-9

Br B g Jet Away - Bella Minna (IRE)

O Value Racing - Dibble Decker

Stan Sheppard J

Tom Lacey, Woolhope T

B Mrs Patricia A. Byrne Plumbing World S TIMEFORMVIEWAddedathirdchasevictorytohistallyatWincantonlastseason.Steppeduponﬁrst2effortsofpresentcampaignwhensecondin theHuntingdonhandicapwonbyLoungeLizardrecently(SailAwayawell-heldlastof6)andanotherboldshowisanticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA125

6 UPTHE STRAIGHT (IRE) (103) P0/360-P C 11 10-9

Br B g Arcadio (GER) - Kings Artist (IRE)

O The Forever Partnership

Niall Houlihan J

Richard Rowe, Pulborough T

B Kenneth Parkhill Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulchaserathisbestbutit’sbeenalmost3yearssincehislatestsuccessandheofferedlittle backfroma13-monthabsenceatPlumptoninDecember TFRHIIII BHA111

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2024: SLIPWAY (IRE) 9 12 2 Ben Jones 8-1 (Ben Pauling) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5.

Stewards Note:

SAILAWAY: Following its run on 2/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 The Doyen Chief (IRE), 11-4 Dibble Decker (IRE), 4-1 Slipway (IRE), 11-2 Sail Away (FR), 17-2 The Wolf (FR), 66-1 Up The Straight (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Provided he is able to limit the mistakes, DIBBLE DECKER will have every chance here on the back of his solid second at Huntingdon 13 days ago He may have most to fear from The Doyen Chief but last year’s winner Slipway is also accorded a great deal of respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIBBLE DECKER (IRE) 2.THE DOYEN CHIEF (IRE) 3.SLIPWAY (IRE)

for four yrs old ™ Total prize fund £5000

Owners Prize Money 1st £2087, 2nd £1044, 3rd £522, 4th £261. (PenaltyValue £2723)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson

(45 wins from 218 runners, 21%) runs NIGHT RIDE HOME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Hobbs & J White (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs CAN YOU HEAR ME

FANCYTHAT: A King won this race in 2022 and 2024

The stable runs SEVEN STARS today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: CAN YOU HEAR ME trained by P Hobbs & J White, Minehead, 155 miles.

1 BARACHIEL (IRE) (-)

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Party Angel (IRE)

Sean Houlihan J

O Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B Platinum Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFree Eagle gelding. Half-brotherto 7f/1m winner abroad Kronangel. Dam 7fwinner Stable has a 1-28 bumperrecordinthelast5seasonssoawatchingbriefisadvised. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 CAN YOU HEAR ME (IRE) (-)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Still Small Voice Micheal Nolan J

O Mrs Judith Luff Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T

B John Hore

TIMEFORMVIEWVadamosgelding.Half-brotherto13/4mwinnerIonaIsland.Damunracedhalf-sistertosmarthurdler(stayed21f) CottonMill.ThestablehasthesmartSoberGlorytocomparethisonetosoabettingmovewouldlooksigniﬁcant. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 CROWN KHOV (IRE) (-) 11-0

Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Tom Weston

B David Russell

Tom Weston, Hindlip T

TIMEFORMVIEWSholokhovgelding. Closelyrelatedto fairhurdler/fairlyuseful chaserNorthern Poet. Histrainerhas been doingwellinbumpersthisseasonsothisonewouldneedconsideringifthebettingsuggestshe’sfaniced. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 IDONTDEALWITHLIARS (GB) (-) 11-0

Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Barely Black (IRE) Brendan Powell J

O John Romans and John Snook

Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T

B Miss S. J. Turner Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW€42,000Mondialistegelding.Half-brothertobumperwinnerWendywilldo.Stablebynomeansproliﬁc inbumpersbutworthabettingcheckallthesame. TFRHHHII BHA-

5 KAPITEIN KOOL (IRE) (100) 0 11-0

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Palm Meadow (IRE)

O Mr Willem Van Der Horst

Daniel Sansom (3) J

Seamus Mullins, Amesbury T

B Susan Bredin We Do Vans S TIMEFORMVIEW66/1,offeredsomethingtoworkonwhenseventhof10onWincantondebutinDecemberbutwillneed totakeabigstepforwardtogoclosehere.

6 LEAUMEC DE MEE (FR) (-) 11-0

Br B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Finesse de Mee (FR)

TFRHHIII BHA-

Kielan Woods J

O The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester T

B MrAndre - Marcel Pommerai The AirAmbulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEW€95,000BeaumecDeHouellegelding.Half-brothertoFrenchchaserKadencedeMee.Damunracedhalf-sister toFrenchhurdlewinner/chaser(21/4mwinner)HermesdeMee.Likelytypeonpaperfortopstable. TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 MAJOR DINO (FR) (-) 11-0

Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - Polimka (FR) Ben Jones J

O West Coast Haulage Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Mrs Henri Devin Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWDoctorDinogelding.Half-brothertoFrenchhurdler/chaserPoplarSquare.Thisoneislikelybestwatched ondebut. TFRHHIII BHA-

8 NIGHT RIDE HOME (FR) (-) 11-0

Br B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Ana’s Best (FR) Nico de Boinville J

O Mr M Buckley, Mr C Noell and Mr M Hankin Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T

B Ms Lisa Lemiere-Dubois Unibet S TIMEFORM VIEW €70,000 Cloth of Stars gelding. Dam 9.5f/1 1/4m winner in France. A newcomer representing topconnections.Marketconﬁdencewouldlookhighlysigniﬁcant. TFRHHHHH BHA-

9 SIR

HOBNOB

(GB) (-) 11-0

Br B g Jack Hobbs - Isla Fernandos (IRE)

O Graham and Alison Jelley

Jamie Brace (5) J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Graham and Alison Jelley Jelson Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWJack Hobbs gelding. Dam (h105), bumperwinner, half-sisterto useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2 1/2m) ChampagneGold.Thestableenjoysplentyofbumpersuccess. TFRHHHII BHA-

10

THE

EGYPTIAN GINGE

(IRE) (84) 0 11-0

Br Ch g Crystal Ocean - Lady Drop (FR)

O Mr J. D. Neild

MrJamie Neild (7) J

Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T

B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd Courtiers Investment Services Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW13/2,verygreenandalwaysrearonHereforddebutinDecember Needstohaveimprovedalotonthe 12weekssince. TFRHHIII BHA-

11 TRUSTINTIMES (GB) (100) 25 BF 11-0

Br B g Time Test - Royale Danehill (IRE)

Bryan Carver J

O The Time On Our Hands Boys’ Syndicate Harry Fry, Corscombe T

B Stowell Park Stud Grosvenor Sport S TIMEFORMVIEWPositivestarttohiscareerwhenrunner-upina13fExeterbumper(goodtosoft)inOctoberbutwentbackwardsfromthat whenonlyﬁfthinthemudatWincanton6weekslater.Claimsifhecanrecapturethedebutformbackfrom3monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA-

12 AT SUNRISE (GB) (-) 10-7

Br B f Flag of Honour (IRE) - At First Light Ciaran Gethings J

O Miss E. J. Tanner David Weston, West Overton T

B D. J. Weston Flintstone Bloodstock S TIMEFORMVIEWFlagofHonourﬁlly Dam(h113)bumper/2m-23/4mhurdlewinner Wouldbeasurprisewinnerondebut forastablenotreallyknownforbumpersuccess. TFRHHIII BHA-

13 SEVEN STARS (GB)

(-)

Br B f Passing Glance - Call Me A Star

10-7

Tom Bellamy J

O Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B D. and Mrs Holmes Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance ﬁlly. Sister to bumper winner Eyes Right and half-sister to fair hurdler Come On Nia. Anotherdebutanteinthisﬁeldwhomakessomepaperappeal.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

HHHII BHA-

2024: BLUES SINGER 4 11 0 Tom Cannon 10-1 (Alan King) 15 ran Running for the ﬁrst time since Gelding No 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. Stewards Note: TRUSTINTIMES: Following its run on 5/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Night Ride Home (FR), 5-1 Leaumec de Mee (FR), 11-2 Trustintimes (GB), 10-1 Seven Stars (GB), 11-1 Can You Hear Me (IRE), 14-1 Crown Khov (IRE), Sir Hobnob (GB), 16-1 Idontdealwithliars (GB), 33-1 Major Dino (FR), 50-1 The Egyptian Ginge (IRE), At Sunrise (GB), 66-1 Kapitein Kool (IRE), 80-1 Barachiel (IRE)

NIGHT RIDE HOME gets the vote to make a winning start to his career, with conﬁdence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Leaumec de Mee, Can You Hear and Crown Khov are other newcomers who make paper appeal, while Trustintimes would likely also have a prominent role to play if recapturing the level of his opening Exeter second.

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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.37 - THE VIRGIN BET MARES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Horses which have been placed in the first six in this race will qualify for the £100,000 Final (A Class 2 Handicap) of the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race Series, to be run over about two miles at Kelso on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025. 13 entries at £40 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80)

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.10 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11618 to the winning horse The second to receive £5346, the third £2673, the fourth £1337 and the ﬁfth £666. for novice ﬁve yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £110 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £22 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £88 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 12 entries at £110 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8886; Second £4442; Third £2222; Fourth £1111; Fifth £554. (PenaltyValue £11618.20)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.45 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20812 to the winning horse The second to receive £9568, the third £4784, the fourth £2392, the ﬁfth £1196 and the sixth £596. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-145 (also open to such horses rated 146 and 147 - see Standard Conditions) £200 stake if the horse is rated 119 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 118 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualiﬁed to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 25 entries, 1 at £40 and 24 at £200 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £15900; Second £7948; Third £3976; Fourth £1988; Fifth £992; Sixth £496. (PenaltyValue £20812)Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fourth Race 3.20 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £31218 to the winning horse The second to receive £14352, the third £7176, the fourth £3588, the fifth £1794 and the sixth £894. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-150 (also open to such horses rated 151 and 152 - see Standard Conditions). £300 stake if the horse is rated 124 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 123 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will send a memento to the winning owner PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 16 entries at £300 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £23850; Second £11922; Third £5964; Fourth £2982; Fifth £1488; Sixth £744. (Penalty Value £31218) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 3.57 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 10th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 18 entries at £40 - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (PenaltyValue £4356.80)

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Sixth Race 4.32 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7393 to the winning horse The second to receive £3402, the third £1701, the fourth £851 and the fifth £424 for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions) £70 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Penalties, after March 8th, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES

FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025. 12 entries at £70. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5655; Second £2827; Third £1414; Fourth £707; Fifth £353. (PenaltyValue £7393.40) SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.07 - THE VIRGIN BET “JUNIOR” NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 4) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2723 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £627 and the fourth £314. for four 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, March 10th and pay £25 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 13th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning

owner ELIMINATION PROCEDURE - SEE the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code). 19 entries at £25. - Closed March 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2087; Second £1044; Third £522; Fourth £261. (PenaltyValue £2723)

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