AFTERNOON RACING THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY, 2025
Welcome to our first All Chase race meeting of 2025.
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Unfortunately our Premier Stand is closed today due to necessary refurbishment works, however we have opened half of the Nelson suite for casual seating where you will find tables and a bar We do have walk-in space today within the Nelson restaurant so if you are interested in a delicious 3 course meal then simply head up to the Nelson for a table.
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5 KELTIC RHYTHM (IRE) (19) 2253P5
B g Milan - Ballinaroone Girl (IRE)
7 11-0
Trevor Whelan (3)
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Michael Fennessy
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-upall4startsinIrishpointsandintheframemoreoftenthatnotunderRules Runpoorlylast2starts,however,andsomething to prove now going chasing.
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★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance
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The Join Racing TV Now Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice 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 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 ULTRA VIERS (IRE) (262) PFD26-6 9 12-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Endless Moments (IRE) Jack Quinlan J
O Mrs Phillippa Taylor Phillippa Taylor, Fringford T
B Pate Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up twice in hunter chases over C&D Absent since a lesser run at Cartmel last May but does look well treated on those C&D efforts if fully primed after 8 months off TFRHHHII BHA90
2 STORM OF LIGHT (IRE) (57) PPP540 D 9 11-11
Br B g Fame And Glory - Blazing Moon (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr Alistair Price Rob Summers, Solihull T
B Mrs V. O’Leary
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact over fences for this yard. TFRHHIII BHA87
3 CEOLWULF (GB) (356) 23/064/3- 9 11-11
Br Gr g Fame And Glory - Spieta (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Mr Chris McSharry Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T
B Distillery Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Made an encouraging return from a 16-month absence when 13 lengths third of 8 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap chase last February It’s a bit of a concern that he’s been off again since but he’s still an interesting runner in first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHHI BHA87
4 WE GOT YOUR BACK (GB) (13) 653011 C
Br B g Kayf Tara - Blaeberry
7 11-10
Adam Wedge J
O The Stagger Inn L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B Lady Bland Postpack Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW On a hat-trick after 2m wins here and at Catterick in recent months. Has form over this far and a further 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. TFRHHHHI BHA86
5 YES AND YES (IRE) (350) 0/04004-
8 11-5
Br Gr g Flemensfirth (USA) - Our Katie (IRE) Lee Edwards J
O Mr David W Jagger & Mrs Belinda Clarke Belinda Clarke, Bridgnorth T B Pat & Eddie Barry
TIMEFORMVIEW Matched his poor hurdles form sent chasing when fourth of 8 in 3m Ludlow handicap just under a year ago The handicapper has dropped him 5lb on the back of that but probably still best watched on his return to the track. TFRHHIII BHA81
6 RIVER RUN FREE (IRE) (13) F2-0001 D
Br B g Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Midnight Velvet
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan
6 11-5
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B M. Murphy W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2024 but this ex-pointer was a different proposition switched to fences and handicap company at Lingfield 13 days ago,beating 10 rivals in a first-time tongue tie (retained).Surprise if there isn’t more to come TFRHHHHH
7 WEXFORD PARK (IRE) (22) 450-PP0
Br B g Gamut (IRE) - Corrib Princess (IRE)
O Mr Simon Boucher
B E. Hogan & P. Murphy
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7 10-10
James Best J
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
Cheshire Flooring Specialists Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed both starts in points but little show under Rules so far, including 3 handicap chases
Cheekpieces worn last time off, first-time blinkers on. TFRHHIII BHA72
8 ERIC CARMEN
(IRE) (22) 4032P4 D
Br B g Fame And Glory - Cooper’s Joy (IRE)
O The Ed-Chester Partnership
9
10-10
Jack Hogan (3) J
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Patrick Doyle Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t see things out when fourth over 19f at Catterick last month Suspicion the wait for a first chase win will go on a bit longer TFRHHIII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024:MEETING ABANDONED Visor worn first time by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8. Stewards Note: YES AND YES: Following its run on 29/2/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 We Got Your Back (GB), 2-1 River Run Free (IRE), 9-1 Ceolwulf (GB), 11-1 Eric Carmen (IRE), 14-1 Ultra Viers (IRE), 18-1 Yes And Yes (IRE), 25-1 Storm of Light (IRE), 50-1 Wexford Park (IRE)
Second Race 2.05
The Every Race Live On Racing TV
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 age st-lb
1 ROCK DANSE (FR) (27) 146F-5P 8 12-0
Br B g Kap Rock (FR) - Magic Danse (FR)
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Don’t Tell The Missus Partnership Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B E.A.R.L. Haras Du Luy Bresbet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Hexham maiden in December 2023 but has struggled in handicaps since, including switched to fences in recent months Has something to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA105
2 HILL OF TARA (GB) (107) 11F30-5 C BF 8 11-13
Br B g Kayf Tara - Patsie Magern Charlie Deutsch J
O B B Racing Club Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr John Benfield Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnjoyed a good time of it last winter,bagging 4 handicap hurdles at up to 25.5f Offered something to work on when fifth of 14 in 3m Bangor handicap on chase debut/reappearance at the end of October Off since but should have more to offer over fences for a yard which continues in form. TFRHHHHH BHA104
3 LAZY SUNDAY (GB) (23) F5P-322
Br B m Schiaparelli (GER) - Sari Rose (FR)
11 11-13
Kevin Brogan J
O R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson Richard Mitford-Slade, Norton Fitzwarren T
B Allan Munnis Pontispool Equine Sports Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless since completing a chase hat-trick at the beginning of 2023 but has posted solid efforts in defeat on all 3 outings this season, on the latest second of 10 over C&D Should go well again.TFRHHHHIBHA104
4 NO TACKLE (GB) (19) 3F-35P0 CD
Br Ch g Gentlewave (IRE) - Wychwoods Legend
O Kevin, Anne & Mark Glastonbury
8 11-11
Liam Harrison J
Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a C&D handicap on heavy last winter but a mixed record since, down the field at Uttoxeter only 19 days ago Needs a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) to spark an upturn in his fortunes TFRHHIII BHA102
5 NINE NINE NINE (GB) (12) 44-P330 CD
Br Ch g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Reves d’Amour (IRE)
O Moorland Racing & P R Whilock
8 10-11
Conor Ring J
Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster T
B Distillery Stud Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors, Walling & Landscape Contractors S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice here last season. Creditable third over C&D and at Haydock this winter and faced a stiff task from out of the handicap at Wetherby last time (treated as if still in form). TFRHHHII BHA88
6 THIRSTY FARMER (GB) (47) 45/3U/1/-3
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Sweet Shooter
11 10-2
Harry Reed J
O Pepperdrum Racing Syndicate Richard Hawker, Frome T
B Mr & Mrs Richard Hawker Pepperdrum Aquatherapy S
TIMEFORMVIEW Stratford handicap hurdle winner in May 2022 Not seen again until finishing an encouraging third of 9 on 2 1/2m course chase debut just after Christmas Evidently not the easiest to train but claims if he can build on that. TFRHHHII BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Visor worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note: HILL OF TARA: Following its run on 29/10/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe NINE NINE NINE: Following its run on 1/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was impeded by a loose horse
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Hill of Tara (GB), 3-1 Lazy Sunday (GB), 13-2 Thirsty Farmer (GB), 15-2 Nine Nine Nine (GB), 11-1 Rock Danse (FR), 12-1 No Tackle (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
HILL OF TARA should have more to offer over fences and may ensure that Lazy Sunday has to settle for another second-place finish over C&D Nine Nine Nine is better than he showed in the face of a stiff task at Wetherby last time and is also respected at a venue which suits.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HILL OF TARA 2.LAZY SUNDAY 3.NINE NINE NINE
The MHA Baker Tilly Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
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) colours no horse
1 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (12) 511134 D BF 7 11-10
Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE)
Luke Scott (5) J
O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B G. T. Morrow PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGood winner from the front over hurdles atWetherby/Bangor and impressed with his jumping when taking 2-runner beginners’ chase at Haydock (2m) in December Farfrom disgracedboth startsinhandicapssinceandthislessdemandingthanlatestSandown assignment.Respected withcheekpiecesenlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA129
2 BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (FR) (61) 4F02-12 BF
Br B g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Maline des Epeires (FR)
6 11-7
Charlie Deutsch J
O Tina Taylor Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Marie-Francoise Morenvillez & Dominique Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved immediately for switch to chasing/after 8 months off when winning 4-runner handicap atAscot (18.8f) in November Chased home a fellow improving,next-time-out winner at Doncaster (19f) a month later and he’s very much of interest again on just his third start in this sphere TFRHHHHH BHA126
3 PARTY VIBES (IRE) (27) 160-31P
7 11-4
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair, dual novice winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of listed chase debut third when winning small-field mares’ novice at Exeter (17.5f) in December Something not right when pulled up in handicap atWindsor 4 weeks ago but very much the type to bounce back.Down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA123
4 DENEMETHY (IRE) (31) 016-413
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Ute Antique (FR)
7 11-1
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing XLIX Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B J. Mangan Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced 7-y-o who bettered his hurdles form at second attempt in this sphere when successful at Market Rasen over Christmas, albeit fortunate to do so 4lb rise enough to prevent the follow up when third at Exeter (19.2f) 31 days ago Another dropping back in trip TFRHHHII BHA120
5 JUST OVER LAND (FR) (25) 23-254P D
Br Ch g No Risk At All (FR) - Sissi Land (FR)
6 10-8
Sam Twiston-Davies J
O Walters Plant Hire & Spiers & Hartwell Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B M. Collet, J. Collet & M. Collet
TIMEFORMVIEWA fairly useful 2m hurdles winner who finished a solid second on return/chase debut at Ffos Las (2m,soft) in October Hasn’t kicked on as expected in trio of starts since but marathon trip proved too much of a test when pulled up atWindsor (28.7f) latest Drops back markedly in trip now. TFRHHHII BHA113
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4, 5. Stewards Note: PARTY VIBES: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Bucksy des Epeires (FR), 11-4 Classic Maestro (IRE), 4-1 Party Vibes (IRE), 6-1 Denemethy (IRE), 11-1 Just Over Land (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
Successful on return/chase debut at Ascot in November, BUCKSY DES EPEIRES found only an upwardly-mobile sort too strong at Doncaster a month later (clear of remainder) and he makes plenty of appeal here from the same mark. Classic Maestro is a likeable sort and feared, with similar comments applying to Party Vibes
Fourth Race 3.15
TheTCSRecruitment20ThAnniversaryMares’HandicapSteepleChase (Class4)(ChallengerMares’SteepleChaseSeriesQualifier)(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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable colours no horse age st-lb
1 MISS MAVERICK (GB) (19) F21-113 D
8 11-12
Br B m Westerner - Heels Overhead James Davies J
O Miss Jean Balmer Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Miss Jean Balmer
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a quick-fire hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter (20f) in May and shaped well after 8 months off when third in handicap at that venue 3 weeks ago,weakening after 2 out having set a searching gallop Likely to be sharper with that under her belt now chasing. TFRHHHHI BHA112
2 TRAPISTA (FR) (21) 1125FP D
Br B m Golden Horn - Quezon Sun (GER)
8 11-7
Kevin Brogan J
O Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de La Perelle Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a chase hat-trick at Ludlow (20f) in May but not returned from a break in much form,beaten when taking a heavy fall at Cheltenham in December and fared no better when pulled up atWetherby (19.4f) 3 weeks ago Mark is tumbling at least. TFRHHIII BHA107
3 OAKLEY DANCER (GB) (60) 1/1323-P
Br B m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Stravinsky Dance
O Mr Robert Waley-Cohen
B Upton Viva Stud
8 11-7
Mrs Izzie Hill (7) J
Robert Waley-Cohen, Banbury T
TIMEFORMVIEW Won a couple of novice hurdles in the spring of 2023 but off the track since well held at Wetherby on chase bow a year ago. Has since left Olly Murphy and was pulled up in a point in December.TFRHHHIIBHA107
4 LARGY FORCE (IRE) (21) 223-33B 7 11-4
Br Br m Workforce - Aunt Rosalie (IRE)
James Bowen J
O Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr John Phelan 1Account Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner Placed in bumper/hurdles last season and encouraging start over fences when placed first 2 starts this winter
Brought down on latest start atWetherby (19.4f,heavy) 21 days ago but of interest here provided that hasn’t left a mark. TFRHHHHI BHA104
5 IT’S EASY (FR) (19) 3-26423 BF
Br B m Kapgarde (FR) - Indietra (USA)
7 11-2
Adam Wedge J
O Mrs Helen Cole Racing Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWSolecareersuccesswasgainedoverhurdlesinFrancebackin2021butnotshapingupatallbadlyforpresentyard,shapingasifthisstepback up in trip was worth exploring when third of 4 in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m,soft) 19 days ago Respected from 1lb lower mark TFRHHHHH BHA102
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 It’s Easy (FR), 5-2 Largy Force (IRE), 7-2 Miss Maverick (GB), 13-2 Oakley Dancer (GB), 14-1 Trapista (FR)
It may be worth chancing IT’S EASY who not for the first time this term shaped as though a return to this longer trip was worth exploring when third at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and she looks on a workable mark. Largy Force and chase debutante Miss Maverick are others fancied to feature
The Leicester Racecourse - Ideal Self-Hire
Wedding Venue 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 SABBATHICAL (FR) (8) 401/-302 CD 10 12-0
Br B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Ulcy Pressive (FR)
Osian Radford (10) J
O Mrs C. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan T
B Bernard Jeffroy & Marie-Charlotte Lecler
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 3 times over fences at around 2m during 2022/23 and took a step back in right direction when second of 5 in handicap chase (9/1) at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA100
2 HAREL DU MARAIS (FR) (27) 4F55-46 8 11-11
Br Gr g Al Namix (FR) - Urbi Et Orbi (FR)
O New Vision Bloodstock
B Mr Thierry Gouzerh et al
Harry Kimber J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back from 8 months off when well held behind My Portia in handicap chase (12/1) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago Should be straighter now but his overall record is off-putting.TFRHHIII BHA97
3 HOKELAMI (FR) (49) 1P-5444 8 11-6
Br B or Br g Coastal Path - Une Brik (FR)
Charlie Price (3) J
O B Jones & Son Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B E.A.R.L. Trinquet, M. & O. Trinquet
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged handicap chases at Market Rasen (17.2f) and Sedgefield (17f) last term but yet to hit same heights so far this season and makes limited appeal TFRHHIII BHA92
4 ABAYA DU MATHAN (FR) (42) 441562 D
Br B g Al Namix (FR) - Swahilie du Mathan (FR)
13 11-5
Jack Hogan (3) J
O Mrs J. A. Ashley Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall T
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning Southwell handicap (15.8f) in December Far from disgraced when runner-up at Huntingdon latest but others look better treated. TFRHHIII BHA91
5 MY PORTIA (GB) (27) 5-46421
7 10-13
Br Gr m Telescope (IRE) - Talk The Talk Harry Reed J
O Mrs J. Micklethwait L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T
B R. and J. Micklethwait
TIMEFORMVIEW Built on good effort at this course when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft, 3/1) 27 days ago by 4 lengths from Orbys River 9lb higher now but may be capable of better yet. TFRHHHHH BHA85
6 ORBYS RIVER (IRE) (27) U2-6P12 D
Br B m Ol’ Man River (IRE) - Give Us A Look (IRE)
O Church Farm Racing
7 10-12
Toby Wynne (3) J
Sam Allwood, Whitchurch T
B William Codd Allwood Horse Transport S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished runner-up a couple of times over hurdles and has already bettered that form in this sphere,winning atAyr (16.5f) last month before posting good second to My Portia in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f,good to soft) 27 days ago,conceding first run Shortlist material TFRHHHHI BHA84
7 YELLOW JACKET (GB) (313) 4/25120-
8 10-8
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Cent Prime Charlie Maggs (5) J
O Thomas Fearn
Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Fawley House Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWTookadvantageofaslippingmarkwhensheddinghismaidentaginhandicapchaseatBangor(17.4f)inFebruarypriortofinishingsolidsecondfrom4lb higher at Huntingdon (16.5f) Disappointed over hurdles when last seen inApril but is worth monitoring in market on return.Had wind
8 NIGHT JET (GB) (16) 55-F322 8 10-5
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Midnight Belle Ben Poste J
O Dean, Gallis, Willetts & Vernon Tom Symonds, Hentland T
B Mrs Patricia Ellen Holtorp
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to score after 16 attempts but has performed well in all completed starts this season, latest when good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 9/4) 16 days ago. Could be a player if taking to the larger obstacles TFRHHHII BHA77
9 GWENNIE MAY JEM (FR) (20) 0-00434 BF
Br B g Manatee - City Sport (FR)
5 10-3
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Ms Gwendoline M Clarke Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Haras de L’Etoile & A. S. Gabrielle Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants) S
TIMEFORMVIEW Found improvement since sent handicapping over hurdles, making the frame at Uttoxeter (15.8f) and Doncaster (19.4f). Goes chasing now and must be taken seriously with drop back in trip a positive TFRHHHII BHA77
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 7.
Stewards Note: YELLOW JACKET: Following its run on 6/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 My Portia (GB), 7-2 Orbys River (IRE), 11-2 Gwennie May Jem (FR), 10-1 Night Jet (GB), 12-1 Sabbathical (FR), 14-1 Yellow Jacket (GB), 16-1 Harel du Marais (FR), Hokelami (FR), 18-1 Abaya du Mathan (FR)
MY PORTIA is going the right way and remains relatively low mileage over fences. She can score again. Orbys River chased her home at Market Rasen last month and is 4lb better off here She rates the chief threat. Chase debutant Gwennie May Jem is also much respected in what looks a competitive contest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MY PORTIA 2.ORBYS RIVER (IRE) 3.GWENNIE MAY JEM (FR)
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
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Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for novice six 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 MR GLASS (IRE) (14) 62/2/11-1
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Maryota (FR)
9 12-4
Mr William Biddick J
O Gane and Nicholls Will Biddick, Shepton Mallet T
H Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Equine Bio Genie Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls who won both his points for new connections and landed the odds with the minimum of fuss on hunter chase debut atWincanton (25.1f, heavy) 14 days ago Looks the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA125
2 GIVEGA (FR) (60) 1P1P/4-1
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Sivega (FR)
9 12-0
Mr James King J
O The Gambie Gang L. Morgan, Henley in Arden T
H Heythrop
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23 who won a point for new connections in December Warrants respect on first start in hunters TFRHHHHI BHA125
3 IL PADRINO (IRE) (262) UF5-53P
Br B g Milan - Be My Granny
8 12-0
Mr Zac Baker J
O Mr JWE Bevin Mrs Louise Bevin, Oakham T
H Cottesmore
TIMEFORMVIEW Winning pointer but sole effort under Rules left plenty to be desired Likely best watched TFRHIIII BHA-
4 JEUX D’EAU (FR) (24) 111-513 BF
Br Ch g Jeu St Eloi (FR) - Nuit d’Eaurage (FR)
O Mr David Walter Heys
H Wheatland
7 12-0
Mr Huw Edwards (5) J
Miss Laura Richardson, Shrewsbury T
TIMEFORMVIEW Multiple point winner who was well supported when third of 9 in hunter chase atWarwick (24f, good to soft, 5/4) 24 days ago Likely player, particularly if improvement is forthcoming in his jumping. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 PAUL MARVEL (FR) (11) 420-122 BF
Br Gr g Masked Marvel - Paulmie (FR)
8 12-0
Mr Joe Wright (3) J
O N&K.Richards, L&B.Doyle, M&K.Shore J. J. O’Shea, Nantwich T
H North Staffordshire
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful performer forWillie Mullins in 2023/24 who has won 1 of his 3 starts between the flags Makes hunter chase bow here and is worth monitoring in the market TFRHHHII BHA131
6 PYLEIGH COURT (GB) (650) P1/121/3-
Br B g Passing Glance - Pyleigh Lady
10 12-0
Miss Ella Herbison (7) J
O Mr R. C. Pudd R. C. Pudd, Taunton T
H Taunton Vale Harriers
TIMEFORMVIEWMultiple point winner who shaped with some promise when third of 13 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut 21 months ago Entitled to need this first run since, however TFRHHIII BHA-
7 RAGNAR LODBROK (IRE) (26) 113-13P 10
Br B g Fame And Glory - Justamemory (IRE)
O Mr G. T. H. Bailey
H Thurlow
Mr Alex Chadwick J
Mrs J. Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty of ability in Ireland earlier in his career and performed well in points for this stable last year. However, recent efforts have been below par and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA115
8 RED DELTA (GB) (60) 3113-23 BF
Br Ch g Ocovango - Red Card (IRE)
6 12-0
Mr John Dawson J
O Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham, Thirsk T
H Hurworth
TIMEFORMVIEW £3,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding Dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Black Harry. Proved consistent between the flags and could prove dangerous on hunter chase bow,particularly if the market vibes are strong. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 WALK AWAY (IRE) (46) 2U6P5-P
Br B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pegus Love (IRE)
O Mr R. Pallas
H Llangeinor Pentyrch
12 12-0
Mr Oran McGill J
R. Pallas, Bridgend T
TIMEFORMVIEW Proved disappointing on final starts for Henry De Bromhead in Ireland and failed to complete on debut for
point in December
to prove at present.
10 FINE DINING (IRE) (410) 5P/0P3-
Br B m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE)
7 11-7
Mr Tom Hutsby (7) J
O Mr F. A. Hutsby F. A. Hutsby, Wellesbourne T H Warwickshire
TIMEFORMVIEW €16,000 3-y-o, £6,500 5-y-o, Vendangeur mare Winless in points and not seen for 14 months so readily opposed on Rules debut here. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Mr Glass (IRE), 9-2 Jeux d’Eau (FR), 13-2 Givega (FR), 9-1 Paul Marvel (FR), 10-1 Red Delta (GB), 16-1 Walk Away (IRE), 20-1 Ragnar Lodbrok (IRE), 28-1 Pyleigh Court (GB), 50-1 Fine Dining (IRE), 100-1 Il Padrino (IRE)
There should be more to come from MR GLASS, who is in good hands and was a decisive winner of his first hunter chase at Wincanton a fortnight ago He can follow up Givega and Jeux d’Eau may provide the chief threat.
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Scale of deduction (per £)
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2/11 to 2/17
pence
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75 pence
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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
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Race Conditions
First Race 1.30 - THE JOIN RACING TV NOW NOVICES’ 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 novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 20 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV 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, February 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 17 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.40 - THE MHA BAKER TILLY 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. February 11th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). This race has been kindly sponsored by MHA Baker Tilly 5 entries at £75. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758; Fifth £378. (Penalty Value £7921.50)
SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.15 - THE TCS RECRUITMENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY MARES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Challenger Mares’ Steeple 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. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb TCS Recruitment has generously sponsored this race 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. 10 entries, 1 at £10 and 9 at £50. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.49 - THE LEICESTER RACECOURSE - IDEAL SELF-HIRE WEDDING VENUE 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, February 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb 16 entries at £40. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.19 - THE POINTING POINTERS DICK SAUNDERS NOVICES’ 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 novice six yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 7th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 11th. Weights: 12st each Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys Pointing Pointers has kindly sponsored this race The Dick Saunders Challenge Trophy will be presented to the winning owner, to be returned by February 1st, 2026. NOTE: For the year 2025, the term ‘Novice’ for Hunters’ Steeple Chases is defined as a horse which has not won a steeple chase before June 1st, 2024. 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 7th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2590; Second £1295; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) HC
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
