Welcome to our March 7th Race meeting.
This is our final Jumps meeting of the season and it is the third year that we have held our Veterans Day at Leicester - we hope that we will see many old faces! We celebrate Leicestershire and Rutland's ties with the military with the Royal Anglian Regiment based at Oakham, the Defence Animal Training Regiment at Melton Mowbray, and the ground breaking Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre based at Stanford Hall near Loughborough. Leicester and the surrounding County has provided many soldiers over the years, in particular for the Royal Anglians, Royal Lancers and the Coldstream Guards. We welcome them all and most grateful to the betting and gaming council for supporting us.
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For our loyal Owners, Trainers, we have provided the Club Room for dining and the first floor executive boxes for viewing today where you will find large televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two-course meal plus betting facilities. You may also use the Club Terrace area. For our Annual badge holders we have the Top floor boxes. We apologise to our members as the top floor boxes are closed for refurbishment today, therefore please feel free to use the 1st or ground floor toilets.
Unfortunately our Premier Stand is closed today due to necessary refurbishment works, however we have opened The Paddock Pavilion to everyone for casual seating where you will also find a betting service and a bar.For those wishing to dine in style, we do have walk-in space today within the Nelson restaurant so if you are interested in a delicious 5 course meal then simply head up to the Nelson for a table.
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Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr G. UPTON (Chief Steward)
Mr C. BENNETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT
Mr T. McGLONE
Ms L. NEALE
Mr M.WALTON
Starters
Mr K. O'SHEA
Mr M. SHERIDAN
Judge
Mr P. CHAMPION
Clerks of the Scales
Mr A. PORTER
Ms C. MARELLI
Veterinary Officers
Ms J. HABERSHON-BUTCHER
Ms A. BROWN
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Mr S. MITCHELL
Ms K.WEST
Ms J. LINGHAM
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W. BEVIN
Mr P. DALY
Mrs E. HECKING
Farrier
Mr T.ALLEN
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Prof. J. BURTON
Dr S. RAYNER
Dr S. READY
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Mrs S.WATTERS
Clerk of the Course
Mr J. S. STEVENSON
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Mr D. MAYKELS
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Mr N. PATEMAN
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Mr T. PETERS
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Mr TIM PETERS
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Mr D. MAYKELS
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5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
Stephen Lower Insurance Services Ltd Neil King, Newmarket
Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
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★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
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Friday 7th March
Starters
Roasted tomato and red pepper soup with toasted granola
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The
Coldstream
Guards Association Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 KING OF BRAZIL (GB) (15) PU0562 D
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Blue Ride (IRE)
8 12-0
Shane Quinlan (3) J
O Nick Elliott & Heather Shane Katy Price, Llanigon T
B Yorton Farm Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualchaserwinneratthistimelastyearandhavingstruggledsofarthisseason,stoppedtheslidetosomeextentbackoverfenceswhenrunner-up at Lingfield (16f,soft) just over 2 weeks ago,finding the trip on the sharp side Back up in distance and cheekpieces are applied. TFRHHHII BHA99
2 PERFECT
PUPIL (IRE) (71) 0-06000 D
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Present Promise (IRE)
7 11-10
Daire McConville (7) J
O Mr Stephen McConville Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mr P. Cousins FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWHurdles winner this time last year but offered little back over fences at Down Royal (20.6f,good to soft) on Boxing Day.Has since left S.McConville and interesting to see what the market makes of him on first start on these shores.First-time headgear on. TFRHHIII BHA95
3 WALKINTHEWOODS
(IRE) (7) 005032 D
8 11-9
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Mercy Mission Osian Radford (10) J
O Vale Racing 1 Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Liam Norris Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerwhofoundonlyonetoogoodon4occasionsswitchedtochasinglastseason.Outofsortsoverhurdlesthistermbutshould’vewonback chasingforthefirsttimethisseasonatFfosLas (19.4f,heavy)lastweek,hisinexperiencedclaimermisjudgingthings Canmakeamends TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+4)
4 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (10) P33032 CD
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
8 11-1
Conor Ring J
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S TIMEFORMVIEWWonthiscorrespondingracelastseasonandhavingslippedbelowthatmark,ranacrackerwhenrunner-uphere(22.7f,heavy) 10 days ago,looking the winner for much of the straight.Fancied to be in the shake up once again. TFRHHHHI BHA86 (+1)
5 KINGCORMAC (IRE) (23) 21P6/-P2
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - On The Up (IRE)
9 11-0
Taylor Fisher J
O Maddox Langdon Johns & Tickle Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Declan Phelan TIMEFORMVIEWWona21fHerefordhandicaponheavyinJanuary2023.Belowparinalightcareersince,butconfirmedheretainsallhisabilityonhissecondstart after a lengthy absence when runner-up back at same course (20.9f,good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago Needs to back that up here. TFRHHHII BHA85
6 BUMPY
EVANS (IRE) (39) FF2-112
Br Ch g Ocovango - Gaye Native (IRE)
7 10-2
Alan Johns J
O Mrs Samantha Dunn Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Kingswood Manor Bloodstock TIMEFORMVIEWOffered littlein3startsoverhurdles forBenLundin2022/23butsuccessful betweentheFlagssubsequently,thelatestinMay2024.10lboutofthe weights on handicap/chase debut when runner-up at Plumpton (17f,soft) in January (jumped sketchily) but expected to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: NINE NINE NINE 7 11 7 Cillin Leonard 7-2 (Sarah-Jayne Davies) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1, 2. Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Walkinthewoods (IRE), 4-1 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 9-2 King of Brazil (GB), Kingcormac (IRE), 13-2 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 9-1 Perfect Pupil (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Cases can be made for most, but preference is for WALKINTHEWOODS, who should have cashed in on his much-reduced chase mark at Ffos Las last week but for his inexperienced rider misjudging things.The pair can make amends at the expense of Nine Nine Nine, who won this corresponding event last year and arrives on the back of a good second here 10 days ago Bumpy Evans and Kingcormac can fight out third.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WALKINTHEWOODS (IRE) 2.NINE NINE NINE 3.BUMPY EVANS (IRE)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Second Race 2.50
The Royal Anglian Regiment
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) colours no horse
1 ITSNOTEASY (IRE) (26) 21-06P3
7 12-0
Br B g Ocovango - Everybodys Dream (IRE) Beau Morgan (5) J
O Matt FitzGerald and The Songsters Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T
B Con Collins Motaclan S TIMEFORMVIEW£100,000recruitfromtheIrishpointingfieldwhogotoffthemarkoverhurdlesinmaidenatUttoxeterinDecember2023.Failedtokickonafter, however,and hasn’t exactly set the world alight on both starts over the larger obstacles in recent months First-time headgear applied. TFRHHHII BHA105
2 ISLE OF
GOLD
(IRE) (46) 204/U-42
Br B g Milan - Head For Heights (IRE)
O The Going For Gold Syndicate
7 12-0
Tom Bellamy J
Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Hg Bloodstock Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenpointerwhobetteredlow-keyRulesdebutwhenfourthinmaidenhurdleatChepstowinMarch2023.Verylightlyracedsinceandgotbackon track sent chasing despite making hard work of things atWarwick (25.4f) in January.Cheekpieces retained but no certainty to build on that. TFRHHHII BHA105
3 HAUT FOLIN
(FR)
(12) 5P-22PP
Br B g Coastal Path - Venise (FR)
8 11-13
Charlie Deutsch J
O The Autumn Partnership Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Herve D’Armaille Faucets Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on first 2 starts this season but needs to bounce back from a couple of shockers First-time blinkers could well be the catalyst. TFRHHHII BHA104 (-2)
4 FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) (15) 4P5322
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Consuelita
O All Stars Sports Racing
D
7 11-11
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Richard Busher Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWHas displayed more positive signs from her reduced mark of late,finding just one too good on her last couple of starts at Lingfield, albeit flattered by her proximity to eased-down winner back in cheekpieces on latest.Every chance she can go one better TFRHHHHH BHA102
5 INNISFREE LASS (IRE) (26) 1-44402
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Topless (IRE)
7 11-10
Charlie Hammond J
O The Danum Partnership Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Pat & Eddie Barry Science Supplements S TIMEFORMVIEWImproveduppedintrip/withcheekpiecesfittedwhenrunningoutawide-marginwinnerof2handicaphurdlesatSouthwellduringsecondhalfoflastterm. Hasn’tkickedonswitched tofencesthisseason,butdid returntoformwhenrunner-upatChepstow(23.6f,heavy)lastmonth.Inthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA101
6 DUNWORLEY (IRE) (27) P0-3442
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Helen Mag (IRE)
9 10-5
Kielan Woods J
O Wendy and Teresa Wesley & Mr Nick Kent Nick Kent, Brigg T
B P. J. O’Driscoll Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd. S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains winless but showed he’s still in fair heart with cheekpieces/tongue strap applied when runner-up at Uttoxeter (24f,heavy) just under 4 weeks ago,doing his best work at the finish.Nudged up 2lb for that effort but he’s knocking on the door TFRHHHII BHA82 (+1)
7 SPOTTY DOG (GB) (21) PPP-053
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE)
10 10-3
Harry Reed J
O Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham T
B Mr Michael R. E. Hawker
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 14 at Taunton (23f, good to soft) in January but let down by his jumping (which is increasingly becoming an issue) when well beaten at Fakenham (29.1f,good) subsequently.That tempers enthusiasm somewhat. TFRHHIII BHA80
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: MONTGOMERY (IRE) 7 12 7 Charlie Deutsch 4-6 (Venetia Williams) 4 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Fortunefavorsdbold (IRE), 9-2 Innisfree Lass (IRE), Dunworley (IRE), 11-2 Isle of Gold (IRE), 15-2 Itsnoteasy (IRE), 10-1 Haut Folin (FR), 12-1 Spotty Dog (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD found just one too strong for a second successive start at Lingfield recently and this looks a good opportunity for Christian Williams’ mare to open her account for the season. The main danger may emerge from Innisfree Lass, who returned to form at Chepstow last month and the handicapper relinquishes his grip further Dunworley, who is still looking for a first win but is firmly knocking at the door, rounds off the shortlist.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FORTUNEFAVORSDBOLD (IRE) 2.INNISFREE LASS (IRE) 3.DUNWORLEY (IRE)
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Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB
for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6059, 2nd £3029, 3rd £1515, 4th £758, 5th £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
Race)
1 MAHONS GLORY (IRE) (71) 00-24P0
9 11-10
Br B g Fame And Glory - Dark Sunshine (GER) Lee Edwards J
O C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Mr Walter Connors
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinhandicap atSouthwell (20.4f)onchasing debutinJunebutwentbackwardsfrom thateffort atPerthnext 2starts After 4 months off,well held over hurdles at Kempton on Boxing Day,so needs to get back on track having left Patrick Neville TFRHHHII BHA130
2 PLAISIR DES FLOS (FR) (84) 111-133 BF
Br Ch g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Flot des Flos (FR)
6 11-4
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mr J. Fyffe Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mr Clovis Bardin & Mrs Florence Bardin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWent from strength-to-strength in handicap hurdles last year,bringing up the 5-timer at Carlisle (20f) in October Ran well when placed on his last 2 starts,third at Bangor (23.2f,heavy) in December,and he’s an interesting contender on chase debut TFRHHHII BHA124
3 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (18) 2-P2111
Br B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE)
9 11-3
Cameron Iles (7) J
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Lewisham Developments Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner over hurdles for Tom Lacey and has been thriving given another try over fences for current yard, completing the hat-trick with a comfortable success at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 18 days ago Leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA123
4 ABBEYDALE (FR) (46) 460-F25
7 11-2
Br B g Martaline - Minirose (FR) Liam Harrison J
O Dr Richard and Anne Rowland Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinninghurdler forGordonElliottbutyettoconvinceoverfencesforcurrentyard,fallingonchasedebutbeforenomatchforwinner when second of 3 in novice at this course (20.1f) in December Well held atWarwick last time and others more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA122
5 MAJOR FORTUNE (IRE) (14) 2-166P4 D
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Numero Huit (IRE)
7 11-1
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate-Major Fortu Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Noel O’Brien Olive Print & Graphics S
TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproversteppedupto21/2m+lastseason,winning5onthespinandaddingtohistallyatNewtonAbbot(16.8f)inOctober However, form has gone the wrong way since,including when fourth of 8 in handicap atWarwick (20f,soft) on chasing debut 2 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA121
6 KING ARISE (IRE) (41) 0//4-2122 BF
8 10-13
Br Gr g Kingston Hill - Aries Ballerina (IRE) Charlie Hammond J
O Foxtrot Racing King Arise Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mrs Marie Butler Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler who has improved sent chasing this season, scoring in good style at Wincanton in December Runner-up both starts since,beaten 1/2 length by Immortal Fame at Uttoxeter (20f,soft) in January,and he can be thereabouts once more TFRHHHHI BHA119
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 King Arise (IRE), 9-4 Immortal Fame (IRE), 9-2 Plaisir des Flos (FR), 10-1 Mahons Glory (IRE), 16-1 Abbeydale (FR), Major Fortune (IRE)
IMMORTAL FAME continued his excellent start for his current yard when scoring with something in hand at Southwell on his latest outing, so he is taken to continue his progress and land the 4-timer He can confirm the placings with King Arise from when the pair met at Uttoxeter in January, with Plaisir des Flos one to note on chase debut.
Fourth Race 3.55
TheDefenceMedicalRehabilitationCentreMares’HandicapSteepleChase (Class4)(ChallengerMares’ChaseSeriesQualifier)(GBBRace)
for five yrs old and upwards mares x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
colours no horse age st-lb
1 PARTY VIBES (IRE) (22) 60-31P3 7 12-0
Br B m Mahler - Flame of Dixie (IRE) David Bass J
O Richard Johnson Racing Party Vibes Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B M. O’Keeffe Humphrey Butler Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinneroverhurdleswhoconfirmedpromiseofchasingdebutwhenwinning4-runnernoviceatExeter(17.5f)inDecember Shaped as if amiss next time,but soon back on track when third of 5 in handicap at this course (15.9f,heavy) 22 days ago Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA
2 MIGHTY MOTH (IRE) (15) 2-0U231 D
Br B m Champs Elysees - Ballinderry Moth (IRE) Joe Anderson (3) J
O Mr Semore Kurdi Noel Williams, Blewbury T
B John O’Connor
TIMEFORMVIEWFairwinninghurdlerandgoodeffortwhenrunner-upatWincantononsecondstartoverfencesonBoxingDay.Alsoplacedonnextouting, before showing improved form in first-time cheekpieces when successful at Lingfield (20f,soft) 15 days ago Major player TFRHHHHH BHA118
3 EASY TO FOLLOW (IRE) (15)
114-264 D
7 11-5
Br B m Arcadio (GER) - Wings At Dawn (IRE) Luke Scott (5) J
O Foxtrot Racing Easy To Follow Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Mr James O’Loughlin Foxtrot Racing Syndicates S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirst2startsoverhurdlesandresumedwithgoodsecondinhandicapatBangorinOctober.However,hasdisappointedbothoutings since,labouring long way out when last of 4 at Lingfield (20f,soft) on chase debut 15 days ago Cheekpieces reached for TFRHHIII BHA111
4 KOSASIEMPRE (FR) (43) 52312P C BF
Br B m Masked Marvel - Cosavita (FR)
O Fakenham Race Club
7 11-4
Charlie Hammond J
Stuart Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard T
B Ecurie Biraben, D. Biraben & A. Biraben Science Supplements, Fakenham Racecourse Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over hurdles early this season and made a successful chasing debut in handicap at this course (22.7f) in December Only narrowly denied at Fakenham 3 weeks later,but knocked back by a mistake when pulled up last time Could fare better on less testing ground. TFRHHHII BHA110
5 SHAKEYATAILFEATHER (IRE) (67) 126404
Br B m Workforce - Benefit Lodge (IRE)
6 10-13
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr T. C. McKeever Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Knockhouse Stud Ltd
The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over hurdles at NewtonAbbot in September and encouraging start over fences when fourth at Doncaster (19.1f) in November Lesser effort 2 weeks later,but back to form when fourth atTaunton (23f) last time Could be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA105
6 PITWOOD ROAD (GB) (32) 1-P0042
Br B m Proconsul - Overyou
7 10-13
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O Mr Derrick Mossop Chris Grant, Billingham T
B D. Mossop Jacksons Timber Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBumper/hurdles winner and best effort yet in this sphere when fourth of 14 in aThurles handicap (25.1f) in December Backed up that run when second at Southwell (20.4f,soft) last month,but more needed on first start since leavingTerence O’Brien. TFRHHIII BHA105
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024:WILLIAM CODY 7 11 6 Paul O’Brien 11-4 (Pam Sly) 4 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Stewards Note: KOSASIEMPRE: Following its run on 23/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mighty Moth (IRE), 7-2 Party Vibes (IRE), 5-1 Kosasiempre (FR), 7-1 Shakeyatailfeather (IRE), 9-1 Easy To Follow (IRE), 11-1 Pitwood Road (GB)
In first-time cheekpieces, MIGHTY MOTH took a step forward when winning easily at Lingfield 15 days ago and she can score again now that she’s up and running in this sphere Party Vibes wasted no time getting back to form when third against the males at this course last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Shakeyatailfeather
The Royal Lancers Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3231, 2nd £1615, 3rd £808, 4th £404, 5th £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) (35) 1P4-410 C D BF 7 12-0
Br B m Mahler - Bobbi’s Venture (IRE)
Daire McConville (7) J
O Oliver Ryan & Jim White Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Pat Moore FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who was much improved dropped back to 2m when doubling chase tally at Lingfield in December Went off too hard back at 2 1/2m at that venue 5 weeks ago but better showing anticipated returned to this shorter distance TFRHHHHI BHA93
2 YOU SAY NOTHING (IRE) (15) 0P6P01 D 10 11-10
Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Joyride (GER)
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Chiefs and a Dragon Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B P. Casey Dodson and Horrell S TIMEFORMVIEWLargelystruggledsincelastsummerbutrefittedwithahood,justifiedgoodsupporttomakeallin6-runnerhandicapchaseatLingfield (2m,soft) 15 days ago Nicely on top at the line on that occasion,so foolish to rule out another bold bid up 5lb Hood left off TFRHHHHH BHA89
3 SMART CASUAL (GB) (39) B2-3323 BF
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Rouquine Sauvage
O Mr John P. McManus
7 11-4
Richie McLernon J
Anthony Honeyball, Beaminster T
B Mrs Rachael Honeyball geegeez.co.uk S
TIMEFORMVIEWRemainsamaidenbutmadeapromisingstartoverfenceswhenplacedonhisfirst2outingsofthecampaign.Lessereffortwhen third of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (17f,soft) in January,though he could bounce back with cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHHI BHA83
4 TOMMY DILLION (IRE) (12) U43/P-PP D
Br B g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Coolaghmore Yeats (IRE)
9 10-12
Niall Houlihan J
O Winterfields Farm Ltd Richard Rowe, Pulborough T
B Jan Kennedy Southern Cranes & Access Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning hurdler but has clearly been difficult to train and continued his theme of non-completions in this sphere when pulled up at Fontwell (21.6f) 12 days ago, weakening 3 out. Plenty to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA77 (-3)
5 MASTER MIKEY DEE (IRE) (12) 333/-P40 D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Miss Lauren Dee (IRE)
10 10-3
Harry Reed J
O Mr & Mrs K. B. Snook Richenda Ford, Blandford Forum T
B B. Kavanagh Sturminster Newton Building Supplies S
TIMEFORMVIEWGenerallystruggledsincemakingawinningchasebow3yearsagoandhefailedtobuildonminorpromiseshowedatFontwellinJanuary, when a well-beaten ninth in 10 runner handicap chase back at that venue 12 days ago Visor
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
BOBBI’S BEAUTY: Following its run on 31/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by step up in trip.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 You Say Nothing (IRE), 11-4 Smart Casual (GB), 10-3 Bobbi’s Beauty (IRE), 25-1 Master Mikey Dee (IRE), 33-1 Tommy Dillion (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
YOU SAY NOTHING belatedly capitalised on a tumbling mark and justified good support in the process when making all at Lingfield (2m) 2 weeks ago. He remains with plenty of handicapping scope on the pick of his form over fences and earns the vote ahead of Bobbi’s Beauty, who is expected to appreciate the return to this sort of trip Smart Casual would also be a threat if lining up here
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.YOU SAY NOTHING (IRE) 2.BOBBI’S BEAUTY (IRE) 3.SMART
FANCY DOING THIS 27 DAYS A YEAR?
ELEICESTERSHIRE & DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY
SQUADRON
E (Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry) Squadron is part of the Royal Yeomanry which is the senior light cavalry regiment in the British Army Reserves. Based in Wigston, Leicester, E Sqn is mounted in JACKAL light armoured reconnaissance vehicles.
Yeomanry Soldiers operate in small teams ahead of the main body to fight for reconnaissance information to aid the main force in beating the enemy. As a light cavalry regiment, their role requires stealth, fitness, self-reliance, and serious motivation.
We have many roles within each Squadron. These include light cavalry crew members, medics, chefs, and communication specialists who are all vital team members.
Yeoman train for 27 days per year which consists of:
MOUNTED & DISMOUNTED RECONNAISSANCE OPERATION
VARIED TRAINING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAVEL
SPECIALIST TRAINING ON JACKAL, WEAPONS & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
We meet every Wednesday evening 1930Hrs to 2130Hrs. Fancy it?
The Leicestershire And Derbyshire Yeomanry Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Bold Form Figures Indicate Point-to-Point Form
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2590, 2nd £1295, 3rd £647, 4th £324, 5th £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20)
colours no horse
1 JOKER DE MAI (FR) (58) 12222-3 BF 6 12-6
Br B g Balko (FR) - Divine de Stpierre (FR)
Mr David Maxwell J
O Mr David Maxwell Harry Derham, Newbury T
H Old Berkshire The Fitzdares Club S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserinFranceandalsolanded2m3fhandicaphurdleatLingfieldforhisnewyardlastwinter Hasheldformsinceandtravelledwell for a long way when third on hunter chase debut atTaunton (21.7f) in January and feasible to think he could step up on that.
2 ONE TRUE KING (IRE) (33) 16-0235 CD
Br Ch g Getaway (GER) - Final Leave (IRE)
10 12-6
Mr Martin McIntyre (3) J
O Mrs Sarah Shields Miss B. Coward, Mere T
H South & West Wilts
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for NigelTwiston-Davies Arrives fit from the pointing field, albeit beaten a long way when fifth on latest outing in February. TFRHHHII BHA119
3 YCCS PORTOCERVO (FR) (230) 3P1-110 D
Br Gr g Martaline - Griva (FR)
O Mrs M.C. Litton
10 12-6
Mr Jack Andrews J
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
H Worcestershire Coulthursts Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulchaserwholandedpairofhuntersbeforecompletinghat-trickatMarketRasenlastsummer Offsincecominginfourteenth in Summer Plate at Market Rasen 7 months ago but has won off a break and he’s a player returned to this company. TFRHHHHH BHA133
4 A JET OF
OUR OWN (IRE)
Br B g Jet Away - Satalda’s Lady (IRE)
(58) 1235PP D
8 12-2
Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow (7) J
O Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Matt Sheppard, Ledbury T H Ledbury
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific winnerinpoints whostarted Rulescareer insame veinwhen winninghunter atCheltenham (16.3f)last May.However,well heldbetween the Flags in recent months and he was in trouble some way out when pulled up atTaunton on latest outing 58 days ago.Bounce back required. TFRHHHII BHA117
5 COOLDINE BOG (IRE) (13) 4-P4P21
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Express Mail (IRE)
12 11-12
Mr Harry O’Dwyer (7) J
O Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Chipping Norton T
H Tivyside
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely struggled to make an impact in hunters around this time last year Lines up here having won a small-field contest between the Flags last month but this a much taller ask returned to this company. TFRHHIII BHA93
6 FAN DE BLUES (FR)
(693) 3110P6/- D
Br B g Poliglote - Tire En Touche (FR)
10 11-12
Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) J
O Miss F. Bramley Miss Nikki Henton, Eastbury T
H North Cotswold
TIMEFORMVIEWSmarthandicapchaserwhohasbeenabsentsincefinishingsixthintheTophamovertheNationalfencesatAintreeonfinalstartforWillieMullins inApril 2023.Things clearly haven’t been plain sailing since so the betting can likely prove an informative guide on hunter debut TFRHHHII BHA140
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: CAP DU MATHAN (FR) 9 12 1 Miss Olive Nicholls 11-10 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran
Visor worn by No 2, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Yccs Portocervo (FR), 2-1 Joker de Mai (FR), 5-1 Fan de Blues (FR), 9-1 One True King (IRE), 14-1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE), 25-1 Cooldine Bog (IRE) PLAY SMARTER
YCCS PORTOCERVO has an absence to overcome but his record fresh is a positive one, so he’s fancied to hit the ground running back from 9 months off and take his record in hunters to 3 wins from 4 starts. Joker de Mai shaped as if he’d come on for his reappearance third at Taunton in January and he rates the chief danger
Important Notices
Abandonment Refund
In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be made on the day. All refund applications must be claimed by writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the meeting.
The following rules apply:
a) Abandonment before completion of first race - full refund
b) Abandonment prior to completion of the third race - 50% refund
c) Abandonment thereafter - no refund.
All customers must return their receipt of entry to claim a refund. For further information please contact The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
Admission - Conditions of Entry
* All who enter this racecourse do so under Leicester Racecourse’s terms and Conditions of entry, a copy of which is available for inspection in the main racecourse office
* Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited. (Other than the picnic area)
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* There is no formal dress code (Other than Club Room)
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Bars
Bars will close up to half an hour after the last race or at the Manager’s discretion. No person under the age of 18 years will be served or allowed to consume alcohol on these premises
Betting with the Bookmakers
Racegoers are advised that bookmakers are not obliged to pay until the ‘Weighed in’ is announced, nor to remain on the course more than 10 minutes after that announcement.
HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £158,197 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
Evacuation Procedures
Leicester Racecourse has significantly enhanced Safety & Security measures this year to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment of the day. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control and it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you in the event of an emergency. As part of our Safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced stewards and you will see them at various points throughout the racecourse In the event of a situation, which requires partial or full evacuation of the stands or racecourse, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will undertake the responsibility of guiding you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions Please take your immediate belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and calmly with the guidance of the stewards The evacuation procedures have been carefully planned to lead you to a safe area. Should it be necessary to evacuate the course itself, there will be two main options; firstly to return to your vehicles if safe to do so and leave via the main entrance Secondly, should it not be safe to return to your vehicles, you will be requested to leave via an emergency evacuation gate, where you will receive further instructions It may give you peace of mind if you pre plan and agree a meeting place, just in case you become separated from your party. The above is precautionary only and we trust that the procedures will never be required. However, in the event of an emergency, remember: TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND UNDER THE DIRECTIONS OF THE STEWARDS, PROCEED QUICKLY & CALMLY TO THE SAFE AREA.
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The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Leicester Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on their children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse and paddock area. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID medical unit is situated on the hard standing by the Sales Office The designated meeting point for lost children is now in the Safety Control Office
Rules on Betting and Each Way Terms
These Rules on Betting, as amended from time to time, are issued by Tattersalls Committee The Rules on Betting were first issued in 1886 and were last revised on 17 May 2010 and the Place Terms were updated by racecourses with effect from 1 January 2015 following consultation with bookmakers In accordance with licence conditions issued by the Gambling Commission pursuant to the Gambling Act 2005, licensees must display on their ‘joints’, in an intelligible format, any rules that differ from these Rules on Betting. A further licence condition requires all licensees to have an independent dispute resolution service On application and in accordance with the published procedures (details of which are available at www. tattersallscommittee.co.uk), Tattersalls Committee will hear any betting disputes arising from the application or interpretation of these Rules on Betting or any other betting dispute emanating from on-course transactions Rule 1. In these Rules on Betting, ‘betting’ shall have the meaning defined by section 9 of the Gambling Act 2005. Rule 2. Bets may only be amended or cancelled by mutual consent between the licensee and the backer Rule 3. Unless clearly displayed otherwise, all each-way bets except ante-post bets will be settled on the actual number of starters according to the following racecourse place terms: -
• Fewer than 3 runners—all to win
• 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.
• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
Rule 4. Other than ‘first past the post’ bets, all bets will be settled according to the result as announced at the ‘Weighed-In’ with the following exceptions:
(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -
i) If the race is abandoned;
ii) If the race is declared void;
iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;
iv) If the venue is altered; or
v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).
However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).
Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).
In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.
(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.
(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:
Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
1/9 or longer odds 90 pence
2/11 to 2/17
pence
1/4 to 1/5 80 pence
3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
2/5 to 1/3 70 pence
8/15 to 4/9 65 pence
8/13 to 4/7
pence 4/5 to 4/6
pence 20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
9/5 to 9/4
12/5 to 3/1
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
9/2 to 11/2 15 pence
6/1 to 9/1 10 pence
10/1 to 14/1 5 pence
Over 14/1 No deduction
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.
Race Conditions
First Race 2.20 - THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS ASSOCIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.50 - THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.20 - THE BETTING AND GAMING COUNCIL NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822, the fourth £912 and the fifth £454. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). The Betting & Gaming Council has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £75. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.55 - THE DEFENCE MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for five yrs old and upwards mares only, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb All horses which finish in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER MARES’ CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of about Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 56yds) at Cheltenham on 17th April 2025. 12 entries at £50. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.28 - THE ROYAL LANCERS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Penalties, after February 22nd, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 13 entries at £40. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 6lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.02 - THE LEICESTERSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £2980 to the winning horse The second to receive £1491, the third £744, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for five yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, March 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 5th. Weights: 11st 12lb each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys 11 entries at £30. - Closed March 1st, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2590; Second £1295; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) HC SEE PAGE 27 FOR THIS RACE.
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